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Present Time...
"I would advise you against touching her any longer. The consequences will be very severe."
"You came!"
"Sorry I was late."
A figure emerged from the shadows, exuding a presence that made the very air heavy with tension. His eyes glowed a chilling crimson, crackling with an energy that felt both ancient and otherworldly. He was tall—nearly 6.8 feet—with black hair, a muscular build, and a rigid, broad face that exuded authority. This was Ethan, cloaked in the power of *Master of Auras* and *Sync*. His aura had been transformed to resemble a passing student, and Sync with Galeno had altered his form into that of an imposing bodybuilder.
"You! Who are you?!" Leon demanded, his voice trembling with a mixture of panic and confusion.
"I am her soulmate."
"Her what?"
