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The echoes of the day's today's fight lingered in Dabi's mind as he walked through the quiet streets of Celestial City.
The was just casually thinking about many things, Despite his usual confidence, the power and authority he have isn't Enough to be safe from Nobel and royal.
He planed to use the 1000x experience card after the graduation. But now he has the money. It's a huge so 2.2 billion gold. He can use two 1000x card with that money.
After that his thoughts shifted to the Jeni and Kiba. They both have good talent. They could beca on the the strongest in future. I must take good care of them.
They will be ally's I can count on in future.
As he made his way toward his ho, the night grew colder, the quiet streets casting elongated shadows.
But soon, a subtle shift in the air caught his attention an energy so carefully concealed that most would have missed it. Yet, his instincts as a warrior honed from countless battles alerted him.
He activated his Insight skill, casting a discreet look around. It was then he sensed it a presence behind him, just at the edge of his awareness.
Through Insight, he caught faint traces of the person's aura, which seed expertly concealed, but its power level was unmistakable. This was no ordinary opponent; it was a Grandmaster-level individual.
A slight shiver ran down Dabi's spine as he weighed his options. Should he contact Loira? Or perhaps summon his guardian spirit for protection?
But summoning his guardian spirit would an leaving his siblings, Eli and Mira, without a backup defense, should anything go wrong.
For now, his best option seed to be gathering more information. Before he could decide on his next move, the man made his presence known, stepping out from the shadows and blocking Dabi's path.
"Don't be alard," the man said, his voice low but steady, raising his hands in a gesture of peace. "I'm not your enemy. Headmaster Raghnall Ferrin sent to deliver a ssage."
Dabi relaxed slightly, though his guard remained up. "If you were sent by the headmaster, why didn't he contact directly?"
The man nodded, as if anticipating the question. "The headmaster is currently on a vital mission that required him to leave Celestial City. He left today and will be unavailable for a while.
He instructed to reach out to you with this mission." He handed Dabi a sealed parchnt. "You're to investigate an unusual dinsion gate that has recently appeared.
Here's the location. Headmaster Ferrin trusts that you'll handle this with utmost discretion."
Before Dabi could question him further, the man turned and faded back into the shadows. Watching him disappear, Dabi felt a sense of unease.
He held the parchnt tightly, wondering why Raghnall had chosen such a roundabout way of contacting him.
Why send a stranger rather than a direct ssage?
With his mind racing, Dabi resud his walk ho, keeping his senses on high alert in case there were any more unexpected visitors.
When he finally reached his doorstep, he exhaled a sigh of relief. His siblings, Eli and Mira, were asleep inside, and Spirit guardians, was on watch.
Dabi took comfort in their safety and resolved to discuss this mission with Professor Farak the next day before jumping into unknown territory.
The following morning, Dabi was up early, his mind still occupied by the mysterious mission and the strange encounter from the night before.
After preparing breakfast for his siblings and ensuring they were off to school with Nafo, he made his way to Astral Heaven Academy.
He needed to report to Professor Farak not only about his team's training progress but also about the mission Raghnall had given him.
As he entered the academy grounds, he was greeted by the usual hustle and bustle of students and teachers preparing for classes. Dabi moved with purpose, making his way to Professor Farak's office.
He knocked once and was invited in almost imdiately.
"Ah, Dabi," Professor Farak greeted him with a nod, motioning for him to sit. "How are your team mbers progressing?" Enjoy new tales from empire
"Jeni and Kiba are adapting well," Dabi replied. "They show potential, and with further training, they'll be assets in future competitions."
Farak nodded approvingly. "Good to hear. Keep up with their training. Last tournant has shown that we have room to grow."
Dabi shifted in his seat, his expression serious. "Professor, there's sothing I need to discuss with you."
Farak raised an eyebrow. "What is it?"
"Last night, a man approached with a ssage. He claid he was sent by Headmaster Raghnall Ferrin," Dabi explained.
"He told that the headmaster is out of the capital for an important mission and left instructions for to investigate an unusual dinsion gate."
Farak listened intently, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Father did indeed leave the capital yesterday afternoon.
He ntioned he'd be out of communication for a while, but he didn't tell anything about a mission for you."
Dabi pulled out the parchnt and handed it to Farak. "He gave this location," Dabi said. "But it seems strange that the headmaster would send an unknown person rather than contacting directly."
Farak examined the parchnt, then glanced at Dabi with a asured look. "This area… it's known for being frequented by Abyssal Knights for practice.
It's a level above your rank, but you're capable of handling yourself. If you want you go check it out. If there's any sign of trouble, contact imdiately, and I'll be there."
Dabi nodded, feeling slightly reassured by Farak's confidence in him. "Thank you, Professor. I'll do my best."
Farak gave him a firm nod. "Just be cautious. If this gate is as abnormal as the headmaster suggested, it could hold dangers beyond our expectations."
After his classes, Dabi prepared himself, ntally and physically, for the task ahead. With a final glance at his surroundings, he set off for the location marked on the parchnt.
As he approached the outskirts of Celestial City, the landscape changed subtly, becoming more rugged and wild.
Dabi sensed an unnatural energy in the air, a presence that was unlike any dinsion gate he had encountered before.
Finally, he arrived at the spot specified in the ssage a clearing surrounded by tall, dense trees. In the center stood a swirling mass of energy, a gate shimring with a strange, unstable glow.
Dabi moved closer, his Insight skill revealing more details. This gate wasn't like the usual ones he had encountered. Its boundaries were inconsistent, shifting as if struggling to maintain its form.
He couldn't shake the feeling that this gate was sohow forced into existence rather than naturally occurring. Soone or sothing had artificially created it.
Before he could analyze it further, a pulse of energy radiated from the gate, sending a chill down his spine. Instinctively, Dabi took a step back, activating his defensive skills.
The gate seed to react to his presence, fluctuating more violently as if responding to him directly.
"What… is this?" Dabi muttered, gripping his weapon tighter.
The atmosphere around him grew heavier, the shadows deepening as an eerie silence fell over the area.
He felt an almost magnetic pull drawing him toward the gate, and the temptation to step through it tugged at his mind.
But he knew better than to rush in blindly. Dabi took a deep breath, steadying himself.
"Whatever this is, it's not natural," he said to himself, scanning the area. "But if soone created it, there has to be a reason."
He considered his options. If this was indeed a trap or so kind of test, he would need to be prepared.
For now, he would return to the academy and share his findings with Professor Farak. But as he turned to leave, he felt the ground beneath him tremble slightly.
The gate's energy spiked, and in an instant, Dabi was enveloped in a rush of wind as the gate surged forward, pulling him closer.
He fought against the pull, planting his feet firmly and focusing his mana to resist. The gate was stronger than he anticipated, almost as if it had a will of its own.
With a final burst of strength, he managed to break free, stumbling back as the gate stabilized, the pull subsiding.
Dabi's breathing was heavy as he regained his balance, eyes locked on the mysterious gate. Whoever had created this had done so with imnse power, and he couldn't ignore the implications.
He had a feeling that this was only the beginning that whatever forces lay beyond this gate would reveal themselves soon enough.
"I'll need to co back," Dabi murmured, determination settling in his gaze. "But I won't go in unprepared."
With that, he turned and made his way back to Celestial City, each step heavy with the knowledge that his mission was about to lead him deeper into the unknown.
Dabi goes to talk with professor Farek Ferrin, what he should do now...
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