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The Awakening: Around 150 years ago, a mysterious event known as "The Rift" caused a dramatic shift in the world. This event opened portals from another dimension, bringing Essences—mysterious and powerful entities—into the world. These Essences granted some individuals extraordinary abilities and set in motion a global conflict.

Essence Warriors: These are people who possess the power of an Essence, which can take various forms depending on the individual’s soul and affinity. Some are born with their Essence powers from birth, while others awaken them later in life. These warriors are ranked according to their power level, and the rankings play a significant role in their status, training, and missions.

Essence Reborn

The room finally settled into silence, the echoes of their sparring fading into the warm summer air.

Riku stood tall but exhausted, sweat tracing lines down his face. Across from him, Kazuki and Kazumi breathed heavily, faces flushed but shining with exhilaration.

He watched them—his children, so young yet so powerful. Their movements, so fluid, so precise—it was unlike anything he'd seen at their age.

Riku wiped his brow and let out a slow breath, the gravity of the moment sinking in.

Their robotic genes... the AI-infused essence coursing through their veins...

The strength they displayed was beyond natural. Faster reflexes, enhanced stamina, and an instinctive grasp of combat that no ordinary child could match.

He knew, without a doubt, that the path ahead would be anything but easy.

"I thought training me was tough," Riku muttered with a small smile, shaking his head. "But you two... you're on a whole different level."

Kazumi grinned. "We're ready. We want to get stronger—faster."

Kazuki nodded emphatically. "Teach us everything, Dad."

Riku's smile softened as he looked at their eager faces. But deep inside, he felt the heavy weight of responsibility.

These kids aren't just my children—they carry the future.

He thought of the battles yet to come, the enemies they might face, and the legacy they must uphold.

"Alright," Riku said, voice steady but firm. "We start training every day. I'll push you harder than anyone else ever could. You need to master control—learn to harness your power without losing yourselves."

Kazuki and Kazumi exchanged a glance, then nodded in unison.

Riku clenched his fists, feeling a surge of determination ignite within him.

"No, you won't. Because together, we're unstoppable."

As the sun dipped below the horizon, Riku knew this was only the beginning. The road ahead would be grueling—but with the strength they inherited, there was nothing they couldn't overcome.

Chapter 199: The Weight of Legacy