The night fell quickly.
Aether stood alone on a rooftop, staring at the city lights.
"That power…"
He clenched his fist.
"…Why do I even have it?"
Suddenly—
"Because you shouldn't."
A voice echoed behind him.
Aether didn't turn.
"Finally showed up, huh?"
Three figures stood behind him, dressed in black uniforms.
One of them stepped forward.
"You are Aether Zayel."
"Yeah. And?"
"You possess a forbidden ability."
Aether smirked slightly.
"…And?"
"We're here to take you."
The air grew tense.
"Take me?" Aether laughed softly. "You really think you can?"
The leader raised his hand.
"Capture him."
In an instant—
They attacked.
Blades flashed. Energy surged.
But—
Nothing touched him.
Their attacks stopped inches before his body.
"...What?"
Aether tilted his head.
"You guys are boring."
He moved.
Faster than they could react.
One by one—
They were knocked down.
Effortlessly.
The leader stepped back, shocked.
"This… this is impossible…"
Aether walked closer.
Cold eyes.
"…No."
"It's just your limit."
Before he could finish—
A powerful pressure descended.
A new figure appeared.
Stronger.
Different.
"…So you're the one," the man said.
Aether smiled.
"Finally… someone interesting."