The year was 2035, and two long years had passed since the tragic deaths of Mari and Yusuke. Their memories burned within me, a constant reminder of the pain and loss that had shaped my existence. As I walked through the crowded streets, a monologue of frustration and despair unfolded within my mind.
I was on my way to meet a friend, until I started having doubts; "Why am I cursed with this lack of a heart?" I muttered, my voice heavy with sorrow. "Without a class ability, how can I ever achieve my goal of becoming a military-grade weapon in the esteemed military corporation?"
My thoughts were consumed by doubt, swirling with questions of worth and purpose. How could I make a difference in a world where power dictated one's value? It felt like an insurmountable challenge, a cruel joke of fate.
It was in the midst of my internal struggle that I bumped into someone I knew from school, who wasn't very friendly towards me, he was also a demon, and often liked picking on me. A wicked grin etched upon his face. His words were laden with mockery and disdain as he taunted me, seeking to amplify the doubts that already plagued my mind.
"Oh look who it is, Ryuunousuke Takeshi, walking all by himself" he sneered. "Aren't you the guy who let his girlfriend and twin brother die? It's because you're a pathetic weakling who can't even use his class ability."
This had done it. Usually he hadn't said anything this vile. Anger surged within me, a mix of grief and frustration. The weight of his words pressed heavily upon my heart, fueling a fire that burned deep within my being. I was getting ready to throw a clean punch straight to his face. However, without a moment's hesitation, I met his gaze and braced myself as he unleashed his soldier class ability, manipulating the wind, and using it to throw a barrage of rocks at me.
The rocks pelted my body, pain lancing through me with each impact. I staggered, momentarily knocked off balance by the onslaught. In that moment of vulnerability, I decided to lay waste to him and use it.
Medusa's Glare.
My eyes shimmered with an otherworldly light as I tapped into the depths of my predator ability. The air crackled with energy as I focused my gaze onto him, channeling my rage into a single purpose. In an instant, his mocking words turned to stone, his body frozen in eternal silence.
With a mixture of satisfaction and sorrow, I punched the stone as hard as I could, shattering the atone to pieces and effectively erasing his existence from the face of this planet. Panting and trembling, I stood there, my heart heavy with the weight of my actions.
It was then that Katsu Shin, my ever-supportive best friend, approached the scene. His eyes widened with amazement and concern as he took in the scene before him. "Ryuunousuke, what happened? Are you alright?"
I nodded, a mixture of relief and determination coursing through me. "Yes, Katsu. I used my predator ability again."
Katsu's supportive smile reassured me, his unwavering belief in my abilities shining through. "Anyways let's go to BELIOS now, the military corporation we applied for."
"We're finally going to become military grade weapons, just as I said I would be" I said in excitement for what's to come.
"That's right, and you can combine your military training, with the Muay Thai lessons you took since you were 5, and you will truly become unstoppable, I really believe you will" Katsu replied, you could tell every word of what he said was genuine, as he said it with a warm, bright smile on his face.