"Now that I think of it, you sounded pretty confident when you offered the proposal. Is it because of the drugs you planned to use that you wagered everything? So, it must be potent enough to kill me... Interesting..."
"But, you should know that this entire event is being projected live in my country, right? And I am 99% certain that the Superhuman Association is also watching the show..."
"Even if you deny and try to escape... Do you think I will allow that? You first intrude in my country illegally, and now drugs... Ivan, touch the crystal ball..."
Jaxon said as he released his Dark Red Aura. Red Aura was twisting around his body like a tornado. He finally got Ivan where he wanted. If Ivan refuses, he will kill him and take over his country. And if he agrees, his hidden superpower will be revealed in front of the entire world. In the upcoming battle, he will gain a massive edge.
"You... You brat... Arrrgggg!!!"
"No wonder everyone calls you the golden sun of the Silvers... To think I would fall for your trap..."
Ivan was grumbling in anger. He looked at Ace with rage and wanted to tear him apart. But, he was in the heart of the enemy's turf, and taking on so many superhumans with only five was nothing but suicide.
"Trap? What are you babbling about?"
"I merely had some suspicions... Please prove me wrong. And, it's not like I can always be 100% right every time... right? I have complete faith in your integrity as an honorable man..."
Ace said without changing his expression. His eyes were on Ivan's angry face, and he could hear Ivan's increased heartbeat. If he hadn't lost his sense of feeling, he would have crumbled under extreme pressure. But, he cleverly turned around his bad luck to his advantage.
"What the f*ck am I saying? What the heck am I doing, picking a fight with that monstrous freak? Pheww!!! It's good that I can't sense any emotions... I have to use this chance... It's good that I can still keep my composure. I have to make sure this bastard dies today at any cost..."
Ace thought. He wanted to get rid of all the troubles in a single sweep.
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[System]
[You are finally using your brain. Now, Ivan got no choice but to reveal his hidden cards. And on top of that, two skull wisps on his head... He is as good as dead.]
[But, you... Better be careful... You are a ball of glitch after all..."
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"Very well... If that's what it takes to satisfy you all. But, don't think that you can defeat me just by learning about my abilities," Ivan sighed and blinked in front of the crystal ball, "And after I win the fight and kill your grandfather... You will be the second one to die. Prepare yourself," He looked at Ace and then touched the crystal ball.
"I will kill him," Trisa was about to rush in after hearing Ivan's threat.
"Not yet," Jin stopped her, "Not yet..." He muttered while trying to hold himself back. Veins popped up all over his body in rage, but he was controlling himself from breaking Ivan's neck as he didn't want to spoil his son's plan to expose their arch-enemy in front of the world.
[Crackle] [Zooom] A pillar of Dark Red light emerged from the crystal ball. Black thunder was sparking all over the pillar, and the sky turned blood red, covering the morning sun. An eerie feeling swept over the mansion.
The superhumans below the 6th level fell to the ground, grabbing their chest and gasping for air due to the extreme pressure radiating from Ivan's body.
Ivan's present status was displayed on the crystal ball.
**Mythical Grade
**Liquid Explosion [Mastered Superpower to Max-Level]
**Aura master [10th-Level]
**Aura type: Fire
"Humff, as you all can see... This crystal is working perfectly," Ivan said as he pulled his hand away from the crystal ball.
"What the heck is Aura type?" Ace wondered after seeing Ivan's result.
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[System]
Aura Type can be classified into three parts:-
**Elemental Aura: Ability to absorb and manipulate Aura from different elements. This is the basic and easiest grade of Aura that one can master. It helps to enhance one's superpower beyond its maximum limit by resonating with their power. However, if used recklessly when the stamina is low, the Elemental Aura burns one's life span in exchange for a temporary power boost.
**Weapon Aura: When one reaches the peak of weapon mastery, they unlock special power within their body, and it's called Weapon Aura. Instead of depending on the outer elements, they create Aura in their body and use it to materialize their weapons. This Aura type has the strongest attack power. However, there is a limit to how much a body can create Aura.
**Savage Aura: It's the hardest Aura type one can master because once one starts learning, one loses their superpowers. But if mastered to the apex limit, one can freely use Aura as a part of their body without any cost or limitations, and they get a slim chance to break past the 10th level. If unsuccessful, the person's body explodes, or in the worst case scenario, they go berserk until someone puts them out of their misery.
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The information about the Aura flowed into Ace's mind instantly.
"You heard him... It's working just fine," Jaxon said, looking toward Naomi and Samuel, "Remove yourself from the mansion and see that your son, as promised, takes part in the next wilderness hunt..."
"Thank you... Mr. Ivan. As I thought, that some power you got up your sleeves... Allow me to apologize for my misbehavior," Ace said with a sly smile and took a little bow. "But, you see... We have to change the crystal after learning about your superpower... Sorry for disturbing your rest. I hope you will overlook this little displeasure...," He looked into Ivan's rage-filled eyes with calm composure.
"This brat... Hahahaha," Trisa and Jin burst out in laughter.
Ivan walked to his previous position, boiling in anger. His face turned red, and veins popped up all over his face, "Arrrggg!!! Freaking brat... I will break you slowly... and then heal you... I will bring to to the brink of death and then heal you... I am gonna enjoy torturing you..." He thought.
"Sorry, Ivan... You might have left a trace of your power on the crystal to harm the new generation... So, I have to put a stone in my heart and change the crystal," Jaxon said while trying to hold his laughter. He ordered his guards to bring another crystal and dispose of the current one.
"No problem at all... No problem... I am glad that I could be of some help... By the way, I will remember this... Get on with your ceremony... I can barely hold myself back...," Ivan said while grinding his teeth and trying to smile hard, holding back his anger and rage.
[Superhuman Assosiation] [Location: Unknown]
The Superhuman Association is a neutral group of awakeners. They monitor all the superhumans in the world and are said to have the power to massacre an entire country if necessary. Their job is to maintain peace in the new world. And takes their job very seriously.
For years they have been monitoring Ivan's movements, but every time they try to get close to gain some info or witness, they suddenly disappear. And without any witness, it was generally impossible to get rid of him. So the association sent assassins after him, but they also disappeared without any trace.
Ivan's power was a mystery to the world, but Ace's plan changed it today.
"That bastard... Finally, got him... His power is the liquid explosion. No wonder every witness and assassin... disappeared without a trace. It's somewhat similar to Trisa's power," One of the association's members said after punching his right fist on his left palm.
"Hahaha, the golden sun of the Silver World... Very interesting... To think that he sweet-talked him into taking the test and then changed the crystal blatantly in front of him... Kekekeke...," Another one spoke after letting out a burst of laughter. He was playing with a knife and was wearing full body armor.
"To think that our Trisa's kid grew up with opposite personality to her... He took after Jin... Cool and calm-headed... But, Jaxon is gonna a hard time, fighting Ivan with his previous injuries. It will be like facing an angry Trisa in a death match," An old woman, who was sitting in a wheelchair, spoke with a large grin. Her golden eyes were gleaming with excitement for some reason.
"Boss... Don't make that creepy face. It gives me chills," The one wearing armor spoke while rubbing his arms.
"Oh my... I am sorry..."
"It's been a long time since I have seen a kid with so much potential... I want him here... At any cost... Kekeke..."
"But... I wonder... What kind of power will you awaken? Don't disappoint your grandma... My little Ace..."
The old woman said as she slumped back on her chair and took a deep breath, focusing on the live broadcast.
[Location: Silver family's main mansion] [Garden]
"Let's begin without further interruption..."
Jaxon announced.