"Look, don't try to deceive me. That gun you're referring to as 'First Kiss' belongs to Pim, and she's been out of the Airburst scene for as long as I can remember."
Ravyn found it hard to accept Jae's explanation, as she couldn't fathom how he could have obtained such an important item. Besides, Airburst had thrived as a world-class hero organization without relying on it, which made her doubt Jae's claims.
"I understand why you're skeptical, but hear me out. Since the day you were forced by Weiss to use First Kiss as a power source, I knew we needed to talk. But then you made your debut as a trainee, taking on Angus, the ace of 8 Rising Stars, and that drew a lot of attention. If people found out you had First Kiss, they might see it as Airburst opposing Aelsala's royal family. That's a situation we can't afford, so we had to take the gun from you immediately."
Jae earnestly tried to explain while skillfully keeping Fi
Ravyn returned to the hospital to get her results for a compatible hearing aid prescription and was reunited with one of the nurses who had cared for her during her stay."It's like witnessing a miracle! I'm so glad to see you walking again so quickly. When the blue-eyed young man brought you here, we were in desperate need of your blood type. The doctor was almost ready to give up on your case.."The nurse paused for a moment before leaning in to share a secret with Ravyn."..Luckily, he had the same blood type and volunteered to donate, even though his blood sample came back weak, almost like anemia. But it turned out to be good enough.."The emergency blood donation was not thoroughly examined, and the doctor was unaware that Jae had experienced mild ischemia from a heated fight in Solitaire Bower before arriving. Despite the potential risks involved, Jae's decision to save Ravyn's life could be c
The night of Operation 'Sun Dog' had finally arrived, and the top-talent spring buds of heroes had gathered once again on the first floor of the AB Tower, Themeise branch. Some of them, who used to train together but rarely interacted, started to talk more due to the upcoming operation. Cemal sat in one corner, holding a black, wooden-patterned box in his hands, lost in silent contemplation. The door opened once more, and the synthetic voice announced:["Lavender, Reported In"]The atmosphere around Ravyn underwent a noticeable change, one that everyone in the room could feel. The skeptics who once believed that she would be eliminated sooner or later no longer held that opinion. The only one who still showed her dissatisfaction openly was Keta, but Ravyn didn't let it bother her. Ravyn greeted Putter, acknowledging his return to a slimmer figure once again, before making her way over to Cemal."Hey, girl, what's up? Hav
The night of Operation Sun Dog passed swiftly, like a fleeting illusion. Amidst the unfolding events, Team D assumed undercover roles as wealthy patrons at Treacher Casino. An incident arose when Tim and Twar caught a dealer cheating, leading to the emergence of hostile gang members. Among them was Krittin, one of Donkey's new executives, a 'Densimorph' Lost Wisdom user capable of altering his density. Reports suggest Krittin's combat-induced muscle mass surged dramatically, estimated to be over a hundredfold. A single blow from him deformed an Airtech shield instantly, with the intent to kill a target in an eye's blink. Tim and Twar brothers teamed up for a fierce skirmish, with Mirozlav joining in and using his swordsmanship. However, Krittin's sheer physical might rendered Mirozlav's strikes nearly ineffective, making his blade vulnerable to damage. Feibur managed the encroaching thugs, preventing disruption of the clash. The confrontation between adept cultivators and a supernat
Over the weekend, the first part of Triquest's round took center stage on AB Weekly, captivating audiences worldwide. The Q-level mission unfolded before viewers' eyes through the lens of the contestants' AB rings, equipped with specialized cameras for the Airburt Selection. These innovative lenses adjusted seamlessly to offer a third-person perspective, providing an up-close and personal view of their daring missions.Out of all nine pairs sharing screen time, with the excessive violence edited out, Lavender and Zamonte's duet takes the spotlight this week. To attribute their ample screen time solely to Zamonte's popularity would be an oversimplification, though. The truth is, this pair has garnered only mild criticism. And the fact that people discovered Lavender's unwavering commitment to rescuing Miss Liriene despite the heavy censorship. The emotions behind their performance still resonate strongly with everyone. Echoing the viewers' sentiments were candid
[Updated Airburst Selection Tournament Lineup: Final Tournament RoundQuarter Final-Match 1: Lavender vs ThwarQuarter Final-Match 2: Zamonte vs VartyssQuarter Final-Match 3: Angus vs TaleoQuarter Final-Match 4: Mirozlav vs GabrielleSemi Final-Match 1: TBDSemi Final-Match 2: TBDGrand Final: TBD____________________________Location: Twimas Indoor StadiumWin Condition: Achieving either two downs (where the opponent's waist-up part of the body touches the ground) or by reducing the opponent's bodysuit damage absorption threshold to below 30%Rules, with the only prohibition: No Permanent HarmNote: The Popular Vote System will be applied to the competition to encourage the contestants.]A new announcement lit up Ravyn's ring. She gazed at the revised list with a tin
Back in the days when Erios began training Sika for Ravyn...[*bwok!*]The hologram displayed a recorded video of Erios being struck in the face by Ravyn on the day she applied for an Airburst application."That punch was incredibly fast. And I wasn't letting my guard down either. Do you recall how you felt in that moment?"Erios paused the video and inquired."At that time, I only focused on making sure my fist connected with your left cheek."As Ravyn replied, a contemplative expression crossed Erios' face, as if he had recollected something."In Komveena, there's this ancient art that's meticulously documented in textbooks for monks and mind practitioners. It's all about unlocking specific potentials and channeling them into miraculous feats through focused concentration. They call it the Kasina training. It's quite astonishing to witn
[Angus vs TaleoPopular vote ratio before the match is 8:2]"Let the second match start!"*bang!* bang!* bang!* …As the narrator's voice ended, Angus unleashed Drive Ammo from both of his shoes, propelling himself forward with incredible speed. Meanwhile, Taleo soared into the air using his AB Jetpack and aimed his AB Rifle at Angus. Angus closed in on Taleo with determination, while Taleo manipulated his jetpack's direction through finger movements on a hologram, retreating further away. In his other hand, Taleo held a pendulum that emitted an emerald-green aura."Sleep now."Taleo's voice carried a hypnotic command as his pendulum swung gently. Members of the audience who happened to lock eyes with the pendulum suddenly fell into slumber, collapsing in their seats. Despite the eerie effect, Angus only hesitated momentarily, appearing unaffected.
"What an incredible sight! Virtual technical pens are swirling all around the arena."While the commentator and audience were taken aback by the illusion created by Vartyss, he skillfully maneuvered through the air, launching an unrelenting assault on Cemal. The onslaught of flying pens made it nearly impossible for Cemal to discern which were real and which were projections, forcing him into a constant state of evasion. Realizing he was at a disadvantage up close, Cemal created distance between them and began firing Push Ammo from his shoes.*Bang!* *Bang!*…Vartyss deftly avoided Cemal's attacks with the aid of his jetpack, retaliating by shooting Push Ammo from his palm from his right AB Glove. While Cemal had slightly superior marksmanship, allowing him to land a few hits on Vartyss, he seized a moment to fire a highly compressed air bullet at full strength.*BANG!*Bu