As Keiji and his team continued to fight against the otherworldly creatures, they encountered other empowered individuals who had also been given powers by the cataclysmic event. Some of these people had banded together and formed their own groups, using their powers for their own gain.
Keiji was conflicted when he saw this. On the one hand, he knew that everyone had the right to use their powers as they saw fit. On the other hand, he couldn't shake the feeling that some of these groups were doing more harm than good.
One such group was led by a man named Aric. Aric had the power to manipulate metal, and he had used this ability to create a small army of metal soldiers. He believed that he was the only one capable of protecting the world from the otherworldly creatures, and he was willing to do whatever it took to achieve his goal.
Keiji and Zara were wary of Aric and his group, but they knew that they needed to work together if they wanted to stand a chance against the common enemy. They reluctantly joined forces with Aric, but it soon became clear that he had his own agenda.
Aric was more interested in gaining power and control than in protecting the world. He sent his metal soldiers on raids, stealing supplies and weapons from other groups. Keiji and Zara tried to reason with him, but he wouldn't listen.
Finally, Keiji had had enough. He challenged Aric to a one-on-one battle, with the winner taking control of the group. The battle was intense, but in the end, Keiji emerged victorious. He took control of the group, and he promised to use their powers for the greater good.
With Aric defeated and their own group growing stronger, Keiji and Zara felt a glimmer of hope. They knew that the road ahead would be long and difficult, but they were ready to face whatever challenges came their way.