Every word that Miss Rami uttered reverberated within Ahiro's mind, shattering something deep within him. He had reached his breaking point, realizing that his own powerlessness was at the root of all his problems.
Ahiro stopped in his tracks and
"I know I'm weak!" he cried out, his voice filled with a raw, burning determination. "I know I've been powerless! But I want to change that!"
Miss Rami paused in her assault, her expression shifting from taunting to something akin to a smile.
"I'm tired of being helpless," he continued, his fists clenched, tears mixing with the sweat on his face. "I'm tired of not being able to protect the people I care about. I won't let my past define me!"
Miss Rami's smile widened as she spoke with a newfound sense of determination. Her voice carried a mix of encouragement and challenge.
"Yes, you should know that you're weak," she declared, her words ringing with conviction. "Humans are born weak, Ahiro, but we're also born with an opportunity. An opportunity to become better, to become stronger."
As she uttered those words, a transformation began. Her fist, once ordinary, started to shimmer with an intense, fiery light. Her normal eyes turned a striking shade of crimson, an eerie and mesmerizing transformation.
Her eyes took on a fiery crimson hue, and in an instant, her clenched fist ignited. Flames gracefully encircled her hand, and while they caused her no harm, their searing heat was undeniable. Even those a few feet away could feel the intense warmth radiating from her, their skin tingling in response.
She pointed her blazing fist toward Ahiro, her eyes locked onto his. "Block this," she challenged her voice a mixture of determination and anticipation.
Time seemed to slow as her fiery fist rocketed toward Ahiro. The room was filled with the dazzling radiance of the blazing punch, the look of her fist, bathed in flames and hurtling toward him, was a sight to behold.
Ahiro could sense the danger; there was no escaping this blazing assault now. His options were limited, and his body tensed, ready to face whatever came his way.
He understood that true strength came not from denying one's vulnerabilities but from facing them head-on. It was a decision fueled by his unwavering determination to protect those he cared about, a resolve that ignited like a beacon within him.
With courage and determination in his eyes, Ahiro crossed his arms in front of his chest. His voice rang out through the room, solid and unwavering,
"Barrier! Manifestation"
The transformation was immediate. The air around Ahiro seemed to ripple, and an ethereal, golden glow emanated from his outstretched arms. It expanded rapidly, forming a radiant shield that formed in front of him.
The collision between the burning fist and the shimmering barrier created a dazzling display of light and energy. Sparks flew, and for a moment, it seemed as if the room itself held its breath. The sheer force of the impact sent shockwaves reverberating through the barrier, but it held firm.
He had done it – he had awakened his latent power, and it had responded to his call in a brilliant display of golden light.
As the fiery fist collided with Ahiro's golden barrier, the room became a spectacle of sparks and energy. Ahiro stood resolute, determined not to waver in his newfound resolve. The shimmering shield held its own against the intense heat, but Miss Remi's smile only grew wider.
The intensity of the fire continued to increase, its flames burning brighter and hotter with each passing moment. Ahiro could feel the strain on his barrier as it started to crack under the relentless assault. His brow furrowed with determination as he fought to maintain the shield.
But despite his best efforts, the barrier could only withstand the overwhelming force for so long. With a resounding crack, it shattered into countless shards of golden light, leaving Ahiro exposed and vulnerable.
Miss Remi's blazing fist, now unstoppable, found its mark, striking Ahiro square in the face. The impact sent him hurtling backward, his body slamming into the wall with a force that left him unconscious.
The room fell silent, the echoes of the collision still reverberating through the air. Miss Remi stood there, her fiery fist gradually fading as she looked at the fallen Ahiro. Her expression was a mix of satisfaction and pride. She had pushed him to his limits, and though he had fallen, it was clear that Ahiro's awakening had begun.
As the young doctor rushed to Ahiro's side, Mr. Rodez joined Miss Rami on the other side of the glass in the training area. Ahiro lay unconscious on the ground, his face showing signs of the intense clash that had just occurred.
The young doctor quickly began his examination, checking Ahiro's vital signs and ensuring he was stable. Meanwhile, Mr. Rodez turned his attention to Miss Rami, his expression a mix of curiosity and concern.
Mr. Rodez: "Miss Rami, would you care to explain what just happened here?"
Miss Rami, her fiery demeanor now replaced with a more composed air, nodded and began to explain.
Miss Rami said in a quirky tone "This was one of my experiments, Mr. Rodez, Ahiro needed some push to unlock his Manifestation. I pushed him to his limits, and as he accepted his weakness and resolved to protect those he cares about, his awakening truly began."
Mr. Rodez sighed he knew he could do nothing against Miss. Rami nonchalant attitude. He knew she acted on whims and as her long-time partner, it became his duty to clean up the mess that she created.
"Then also you should have followed the protocols and since you injured a civilian as he is still not registered I will be fining you your next 2 months salary. " Mr Rodez said as he typed all that in his holographic panel from his watch. Miss Rami who was smiling proudly to accomplish her experiment successfully now had her jaw dropped on the floor and begged her partner to reconsider.
Mr. Rodez ignored all her pleas and asked "Now let's move on to the next topic. So, what is the result of this test? What rank has Ahiro achieved?"
"Hey, you can't just ignore what I am saying," Miss Rami said while pouting.
"Yes so you were telling me the results," said Mr. Rodez still typing something on his holographic screen.
Miss Rami sighed she knew there was nothing that she could do to make her rule-abiding partner change his mind. She took a moment to gather her thoughts before responding.
Miss Rami "I began my attack at F-rank power level, and raised its rank till E-Rank. However, as I reached the D-rank level of power, his shield gave in."
Mr. Rodez nodded in acknowledgment. He opened a different menu in his Holographic display and entered something on it. Then he asked the Young Doctor to take Ahiro to the medical ward.