Kevin quietly exited the room alongside Grey, Reuben, and Ray with a bold expression plastered across his face. With their informational explanation, he now had a full grasp on the rising stakes within his mission, and he was prepared to show his potential in order to achieve his dream. "Past this point, Team ENTITY's story picks up rapidly," Reuben advised, reaching down and patting Kevin on the back.
Kevin let out a small chuckle, turning his head back towards the trio of professional hunters. "For years, I've strived to surpass every entity hunter in history, INCLUDING the Realm God! Not only will I be able to protect Nahata from Pyron's wrath, but his defeat will mark a new chapter in our story - binding me and my friends closer to our dreams!"
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Gerald and Kaelan glanced at the cloudless sky over Damage Control, admiring the nature-produced beauty combined with the cities - the shimmering lake, purified grass, and vibrant streets brought smiles to their faces. "I feel as if this symbolizes something coming in the future," Kaelan shared. "A peaceful scenario like this, all across the world. It seems rather distant, but I believe it is within our reach with every passing second." He readjusted his body, leaning against the warm metal of the Great Armor and stroking the damp grass across the lake's perimeter.
Suddenly, a loud shout caught both their attention, their eyes bolting over towards Kevin, who was rolling down the hill towards the Great Armor at full speed. "GUYS!" he shouted, leaping off the ground and surprising them with a warm embrace. "Kevin, did you hear the news!?" Gerald asked energetically, pulling a map identical to the one he had been shown just minutes before out of his pocket. With a smile still on his face, Kevin nodded in response. "Seems like the firepower trail has split into two directions!" Kaelan observed. "We're headed to the Grand Province with Xavier!"
Excitedly, Kevin jumped up from the ground, shooting both his arms into the sky. "The Grand Province!?" he exclaimed. The Grand Province was known for being one of the highest-ranking Nahatan cities in terms of wealth and hunter performance, also known as the home to 6 of the top 10 entity hunters in Nahata. Gerald, Kevin, and Kaelan all danced around the Great Armor in excitement, their imaginations freely thriving.
"Maybe we'll be able to meet some of the top Nahatan hunters!" Kevin imagined.
"They may have a whole pile of food waiting for us there!" Kaelan followed up, licking his lips.
"How about a whole library with books explaining various mythical powers?" Gerald added, thinking of the towering bookshelves full of past information from great scientists.
"What if they have classes that can teach teenage boys how to focus on priorities?" Xavier chimed in, listening to the conversation from inside the Great Armor. "I may not be the best guardian, but I'll make sure we get to the bottom of that cult's operations as soon as possible!" The lively trio groaned, their imaginations tainted. "Come on, Xavier! Just have some fun for once, you won't regret it!" He shook his head in reply, following a sudden honk straight from the Great Armor. "Hey guys, we're heading out!" Stephanie called from the passenger seat. This time, she couldn't possibly be left behind - right?
The van slowly began to pick up speed as it raced down the hill, compelling the four to chase after it. "This is it," Kevin thought to himself, turning his head back to Gerald, Kaelan, and Xavier. "This is the final stretch - we'll catch Pyron for sure in the next confrontation, I just KNOW it!"
The quartet poured inside the Great Armor, followed by a whirring sound signifying their departure from Damage Control. "When we reach the Red Canyon, we'll split into two teams!" Forrest announced. "Kevin, Kaelan, Gerald, and Xavier are bound for the Grand Province, and Stephanie, Itama, and I are bound for Flower City!" The van flew off a cliff, followed by a sudden burst of air that launched it through the air.
ENTITY: THE FULL SAGA will continue in 2 weeks!
Grand Province
A middle-aged man grinned at the map indicating Pyron's trail, sitting alongside two newspaper headlines documenting Team Pyron's journey. "It's time!" he shouted excitedly.