As Aric and Clara navigated the corridors of the expansive Martinez estate, an eerie quiet hung in the air. Despite the family's usually bustling daily activities, a palpable tension from earlier events made the estate feel almost deserted for them.
The recent turmoil at the Battle Arena weighed heavily on Aric. He understood the urgency of becoming stronger, readying himself for the dangers threatening their future.
In a moment of self-doubt, Aric silently voiced his concerns to C99. "At this rate, I don't know if I'll be strong enough to protect us from the upcoming attack," he pondered internally.
The Novas System had assigned him an important mission, protecting Clara during a planned attack in three years.
"Life doesn't always go according to plan, Aric. It's full of surprises," C99 pointed out.
