On May 6, at 9:46 PM, a family was found dead, with the cause of death determined to be blood loss from a cut to the neck.
9:57 PM, investigators on the scene reported that the father had killed the family with a knife before taking his own life.
10:24 PM, the Special Crime Unit arrived and reached a new conclusion, categorizing the incident as a Reikon-class case.
10:56 PM, both investigative teams decided to close off the case, as they had reached a dead end.
Note: The Special Crime Unit raised the alarm about a potential catastrophic-level Reikon, prompting the Reikon Responder to send an agency member to the scene.
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Ryota monologue:
Today, Aiko told me to lock myself in the agency's library and thoroughly learn everything I need to know before starting work. I have to say, it's a lot of reading to digest each piece of information I received. I begin by learning about our people.
Awakeners are a unique group of individuals with special skills that vary from person to person. However, they share certain similarities, such as the ability to see Reikon and possess superhuman strength. Approximately 250 individuals with these abilities have been identified globally. Their powers stem from an energy source known as mana.
Mana is a form of energy that has limits and is managed by each individual. Whenever abilities are used, mana is replenished. The stronger the ability, the more mana it consumes. If a person's mana runs out, they may faint or fall asleep, a condition referred to as Mana Fatigue. Fortunately, their mana will gradually replenish to its original levels over time.
In Japan, the Reikon Responder Unit often utilizes enhanced items to assist them in combat. These items are crafted from specific materials and are coated with mana.
Enhanced items come in various sizes and shapes and serve as mediums for advanced abilities. Each awakener has a unique ability. Additionally, abilities tend to have a more significant effect when the awakener vocalizes the skill name, helping them focus on a specific skill and gain better control over it.
Reikon often causes trouble to human society by killing and destroying our buildings. The modern world agrees that Reikon is a vicious creature that kills for fun. Some groups do not eat humans, and some are neutral. They were also uncooperative due to a lack of understanding in communication.
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As Ryoka was reading, Miyamoto gently waved the door open and called after him, "Ryoka, pack up your stuff and follow me to the equipment room," he leaned at the door.
Ryoka quickly gave a gesture to wait for him so he could pack his items and tidy up the books he took. He followed Miyamoto in the hallway until they reached the equipment room. Well, Ryoka thought to himself that this room actually should be called 'Item Enhancer Vault' since it looked like one. The name equipment room seemed too plain and dull.
"Help yourself, choose anything that you desire," Miyamoto invited him in.
The room was a wonderland of weapons and items that might help you in battle. From guns to knives, from armor to shoes. It's a wide selection of enhancer items.
Many people often take hours to choose the best item for their needs. However, Ryoka didn't hesitate when he spotted a sword. He selected one that was the same length as a bokuto (kendo wooden sword).
It's a dark blue-bladed katana with a hint of black at the tip. The cover (or Saya) he chose was simple, black from top to bottom.
Miyamoto scuffed, "I knew you would choose a sword right after I learned you took Kendo."
Ryoka gripped the covered katana and smiled, "Yeah, I guess that's an obvious choice by me. So, why did the agency hand me a weapon now, of all time?"
Miyamoto smirked, "Well, tomorrow you're meeting a Reikon if you're lucky."