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Chapter 27 - Chapter 27 — Ruined City: Industrial District

🌆 The group moves through the ruins.

Kazurai, Rikuto, Sylvara, and the doctor walk through the destroyed industrial area, observing silhouettes in the distance.

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Kazurai:

"Three fighters… but they need to understand who they're dealing with."

Rikuto:

"We're not recruiting kids to play heroes."

Doctor:

"The first candidates are here."

👤 Fighter Appearances

1️⃣ Aren — tall, muscular, brutal fighting style.

Power: stone shards, close combat.

Determined but cautious gaze.

2️⃣ Leyra — fast, agile, female silhouette.

Power: energy thread manipulation.

Mocking smile, cold eyes.

3️⃣ Kaito — calm, mysterious.

Power: telekinetic energy blades.

Detached, overwhelming presence.

💬 Introduction

Kazurai:

"Aren… Leyra… Kaito. You know why we're here."

Aren (arms crossed):

"And why should I follow two strangers?"

Leyra:

"Yeah, I've heard about you… do you really think you can command me?"

Kaito:

"Silence… listen before judging."

⚡ Test of Respect

Kazurai and Rikuto exchange a glance.

Rikuto:

"We'll show you what it means to underestimate our team."

💥 Aren steps forward, fists clenched.

💥 Kazurai dodges, then copies an improved movement and blocks.

Aren (surprised):

"Not bad…"

💥 Leyra sends her energy threads—fast as lightning.

💥 Rikuto blocks them with precise movements, but takes minor damage.

Leyra (smiling):

"Interesting… you don't block me that easily."

💥 Mini Battles

Aren vs Kazurai: powerful exchanges, sharp counters and evasion

Leyra vs Rikuto: speed vs endurance, intense pressure

💭 Kaito watches in silence, impressed by their strength and determination.

🧠 Lesson

After a few minutes, Kazurai and Rikuto stop.

Kazurai:

"You see… this isn't a game. Anyone who wants to work with us must understand that."

Aren (breathing heavily):

"…Alright. I respect you."

Leyra (smiling):

"Fine… not bad. I guess I'll follow you."

Kaito (calm):

"I haven't decided yet. But I'll stay… for now."

🌌 Iconic Moment

The group stands on a rooftop, overlooking the city.

The wind blows.

The ruins reflect the moonlight.

Rikuto:

"A team is beginning to form… but this is only the beginning."

Kazurai (piercing gaze):

"We won't back down. The intermediate organization will fall, no matter what it takes."

Doctor:

"Then prepare yourselves… every decision matters from now on."

🔥 Transition

The team is now complete:

Kazurai, Rikuto, Sylvara, Doctor, Aren, Leyra, Kaito.

They must now build a plan to infiltrate and confront the intermediate Wanderer organization.

The mini battles strengthened respect and cohesion.

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