Herocity in Flames
Screams.Explosions.Children crying beneath crumbling walls.
Enhanced villains—fueled by "divine pills"—were tearing through the civilian zones. Chaos took shape in the streets. And atop one of the towers stood a red-haired figure.
Kai.
Arms crossed, eyes gleaming with satisfaction, he watched the destruction like a conductor enjoying his final symphony.
— "Hahaha... now this is entertainment."
Below, Rank A heroes fought valiantly, but they fell—one after the other. The new villains were beyond the standard threat scale.
Then, a golden bolt split the skies.
ZAAAAAAAM!
Within seconds, the villains were unconscious—trapped inside electric cages and energy barriers.
— "You can relax now. The Storm has arrived." — a firm voice echoed.
It was Ron Stormbreak, younger brother of Inavy and leader of the Thunder Guild.Stylish. Precise. Ruthless.
People cheered his name. But Ron's expression darkened as he approached the fallen enemies.
— "Wait… they're turning red?"
BOOOOOOM!
Their bodies began glowing intensely. Ron snapped his fingers—surrounding each villain with electric containment fields—neutralizing the explosions just in time.
— "This isn't just a power boost... it's programmed self-destruction?"
Then he looked up—and saw Kai on a distant rooftop.
— "HEY! YOU!" — Ron shouted, lightning surging through him.
He flashed forward—
But Kai opened a portal and vanished.
— "Damn it. He's fast."
🔥 Phoenix Guild HQ
Ryan rushed into the main hall. Ethan greeted him with a smile.
— "Perfect timing, man. Darius-sensei's about to make a big announcement."
The hall was filled with members: Zen, Ryu, Ethan, Ryan... dozens more, all watching silently.
Darius stepped onto a small platform, his face grim.
— "Good morning, Phoenix heroes. I'm here to officially declare: the Phoenix Guild is going to war against the Renegates."
Gasps rippled through the room.
Zen stepped forward:
— "They're organized. Dangerous. These aren't just villains—they're a military force with advanced biogenetic tech."
Darius continued:
— "Starting today, we begin elite-level training. Real combat. Leadership drills. Aura enhancement. Tactical prep to defeat the impossible."— "Our enemy is supported by something greater. Stronger even... than Tyrus."
— "STRONGER THAN TYRUS?!" — someone shouted. — "How do we win against that?!"
Darius smiled, relaxed:
— "By getting stronger. Duh."
🔥 The room lit up with energy.
— "And another thing — the Phoenix now has a supreme squad. Leading our front lines will be:Zen Kagetsune, Ethan Stormbreak, Ryu Nox, and… Ryan Valeborn."
Silence.
— "What? Ryan? He doesn't even have an Aura! What's he gonna do, throw rocks?"
Zen scoffed:
— "This kid saved my life. He's got more than Aura — he's got Reversum."
Darius added:
— "Ryan's Aura is primordial… and reversive. It defies typical detection. Only those who've mastered Chaos, Light, or Darkness can sense it."
Ryan stepped forward, shy.
— "My power's called Reversum. It… reflects. Reverses. Pushes things back.It kind of... thinks for itself. I only control about 25%. If I activate it fully... I might lose control."
Ethan and Ryu exchanged looks.
— "I can sense it now…"— "His Aura... it's terrifying."
They stepped forward.
— "Sensei… I've awakened Chaos." — said Ethan.
— "And I… the Shadow Instinct." — said Ryu.
Darius grinned:
— "Well then. Boys... it's training time. Phoenix will crush the Renegates!"
⚔️ Training Sessions – Phoenix Guild
Brutal combat drills. Meditation. Aura harmony.
Ryan sparred with a veteran. He took a direct hit—yet the attacker screamed, dropping to the floor.
— "My ribs! I felt my own attack come back at me!"
Ryan scratched his head.
— "Guess that's Reversum. Still not under control."
— "How much of it can you control?"
— "Maybe 25%... or less. Feels like it's alive."
Watching from a distance, Darius thought:
— "A power… with a will of its own? Remarkable."
In the main arena, Zen and Ryu clashed.
Zen activated Absolute Hunter Mode. Ryu tapped into Shadow Instinct.
— "You're overthinking it!" — Zen shouted. — "This power is instinctual. Fight without logic!"
But Ryu dropped to his knees, gasping.
— "Damn... I can only use it once a day!"
Lastly, Darius sparred with Ethan.
Clean combat.Light vs. Chaos.Spatial manipulation, graceful movement.
Ethan struck back hard—but Darius ended the fight with a flawless counter.
— "You've improved, kid. Even more than fighting your old man... Inavy."
Ryan watched from the sidelines.Taking notes.Studying moves.Learning.
☠️ Renegate Hideout – Black Lab
Inside a dark lab, a capsule hissed open.
Hant stepped out.
Hair now white.Eyes glowing gold.His presence—divine. Almost... celestial.
Beside him stood Syka, Nael, and Trug — all enhanced.
Hant donned a jacket bearing the Renegates' symbol.He climbed atop a ruined skyscraper.
Arms wide. Eyes wild.
— "Now... all of this is mine."— "I make the rules."— "And those so-called heroes..."— "Will fall."
End of Chapter 75