A gust of wind swept through the silent corridor as Celestial appeared in front of the fleeing figure, her white hair glowing faintly under the moonlight filtering through the glass.
Celestial: "Who are you? Who sent you?"
She grabbed the intruder by the neck, lifting her with terrifying ease.
Spy: "I… won't tell you anything!"
Celestial: coldly "So this is how it is?"
With a swift motion, she struck. But before death could claim the spy—
Spy: choking, gasping "It was… Nora Noctis…!"
Spy's thoughts: Cough— How is she this strong? At her age?
Celestial: lowers the spy "Don't return. If you do… I'll personally hand you to the Dean."
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Scene Break: In the Shadows
Nora: "She caught you?!"
She slammed her hand against the wall, fury in her eyes.
Nora's thoughts: How… how can someone be so powerful already!?
Her teeth clenched. "Tch. Celestial Seraphyne…"
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Scene: Mission Hall
Later that day, Celestial stood at the mission board.
A new task:
> ❖ "Capture and subdue the rogue monster that descended from Earth."
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Scene: Earth, Jungle Outskirts
Celestial: "So where am I supposed to find this monster?"
As she wandered deeper into the thick jungle, something caught her attention—a figure lying among the vines.
Celestial: "Someone's injured…"
She knelt and gently placed her palm over the girl's wound. A soft light radiated from her hand.
Girl: stirring "Ugh… who… who are you?"
Celestial: "Celestial Seraphyne. An angel. What's your name?"
Girl: "It's… Sophia. Did you… heal me?"
Celestial: "Yes, mortal. But tell no one of me."
Sophia: "I won't. I promise."
Celestial raised her hand again and whispered a spell.
Celestial: "That should keep you protected for five hours."
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Scene: Battle in the Jungle
Suddenly, the air trembled.
An A-rank monster emerged from the shadows, eyes burning with hunger.
Celestial: "Found you."
She narrowed her eyes and clenched her fist.
> ✦ Angelic Fist!
She struck once—twice—thrice—targeting weak points with divine precision.
With a shriek, the monster collapsed.
Celestial: brushing off her robe "Too easy."
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Scene: Artifact Shop
After claiming her reward, she walked into a modest shop filled with dusty shelves and old relics.
Her eyes widened.
Celestial (POV): That artifact…! The bracelet I forged in my past life!
It shimmered faintly, disguised as nothing more than trinket jewelry.
Celestial: "Mister, I'll take this one."
Shopkeeper: "Oh? That old thing? Sure, not very expensive anyway."
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Scene: Dorm Room
Celestial (POV): This bracelet increases flying and running speed by 100x. No one realizes its true potential...
She clasped the flowery bracelet around her wrist. It glowed faintly, as if recognizing its master.
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Scene: Academy Hall
Professor: "In five months, we will face rival academies in a grand contest. But first, your semester exams are in three."
Celestial (POV): Hmph… I have the experience, but not yet the body. I'll need to train and prepare.
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Scene: Training Grounds
She sat in meditation, gathering aether from her surroundings.
But suddenly—
A jolt surged through her. A deep, ancient force stirred within her chest.
Celestial (POV): W-What is this…?! This power…
Her eyes widened.
Celestial: "Could this be… the power of a—"