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Chapter 26 - Chapter 26: {Welcome Back}

Scene – Ruka's HouseYatrans and Ruka enter the house. As soon as they step inside, they see Zil sleeping peacefully in front of them.

Yatrans – "So, she spent the whole time just sleeping here comfortably, huh? Good for her." (expressionless face)Ruka – "Hahaha."

Scene – Hearing the sound, Zil quickly jumps up. The moment she sees Yatrans and Ruka, she suddenly feels relieved and immediately jumps onto Yatrans, smothering him with affection.

Yatrans – "Hahaha, hey hey, that's enough, that's enough!"Zil – "Kuuu~ Kuuu~ Ku!" (:Ruka – "It's been a while since you two met. That's why she's so happy to see you."Yatrans – "Yeah, I know… but I'm exhausted. Get her off me."Ruka – "Ah, right."

Scene – After some time, Yatrans finally gets some rest. Later, he eats his meal.

Yatrans – "Master, you also promised to teach me how to release my aura."Ruka – "That's actually quite simple. If you'd asked earlier, we would've had to go through extra training. But now, all you need to do is focus on your spirit, tighten it, and then suddenly release it. That way, the seal around your aura will break, and you'll be able to release it anytime."Yatrans – "Wow, let me try!"

Scene – Yatrans focuses on his spirit, tightens it, and then suddenly releases it—but nothing happens.

Yatrans – "Nothing happened at all."Ruka – "If it worked on the first try, everyone would already know how to release aura. Keep trying."Yatrans – "Okay."

Scene – Yatrans keeps trying: once, twice, five times, nineteen times… One hour later, he finally succeeds. His aura bursts out, and the surroundings get pushed back by the impact. Even Ruka feels the pressure.

Ruka – "Whoa… that's a powerful aura. Even I can feel the pressure."

Scene – His aura shines in a mix of silver and golden color.

Scene – Next Day, Outside Ruka's HouseYatrans and Zil stand ready.

Yatrans – "Master, my training is now complete. Tell me, what fee do you want in return?"Ruka – "I just want my son back… He's been captured in the city nearby." (emotional tone)Yatrans (thinking) – "That city nearby? That's my city too…"Yatrans – "I promise you—I'll reunite you with your son. Just give me some time."Ruka – "Take all the time you need." (emotional tone)Yatrans – "Alright then, I'll be going."

Scene – Yatrans pulls out his bike, mounts it, and Zil hops on as well. Together, they ride away.

Scene – After some time, Yatrans arrives at the gates of ELIA City.The place is eerily quiet.

Yatrans – "Why is it so silent today?"

Scene – The city gates are closed.

Yatrans – "The gates are shut? That's never happened before."

Scene – Yatrans knocks. A soldier appears on top of the wall.

Soldier – "Who are you?"Yatrans – "My name is Yatrans. I live in this city. Open the gates, I need to get inside."Soldier – "No one enters. No one leaves. Go back. That'll be best for you."Yatrans – "What do you mean?"Soldier – "Just leave quietly without asking questions."

Scene – The soldier suddenly fires an arrow from his bow. It hits the ground near Yatrans.

Soldier – "That's a warning. If you ask any more questions or refuse to leave, my next shot will aim for your head."Yatrans – "Alright, alright, I'm leaving."

Scene – Yatrans walks away.

Yatrans (thinking) – "What the hell is going on here…?"

Scene – Once far from the soldier's range, Yatrans converts his bike into a helicopter and makes it invisible.

Yatrans – "Technology OP, as always."

Scene – He flies over the wall, makes the helicopter visible again, converts it back into a bike, then stores it away in mini-form. He heads toward the guild.

Yatrans – "The guild will have the information I need."Zil – "Kuuu!" (Yes!)

Scene – Inside the Guild, everyone is tense.Suzu arrives with intel.

Suzu – "The Guild Master said, if they destroy the wall, we'll launch an attack as well."Eui – "There's no other way…"Toru – "Do we even have a chance of winning?"Pilo – "Less than fifty percent, that much is certain."Other Member – "Where's Yatrans? Anyone know?"Other Member 2 – "This is all happening because of him!" (angry)Suzu – "Enough, Jola, Rota! This isn't his fault."

Scene – Just then, the guild doors open, and Yatrans walks in.

Yatrans – "Yoo, guys!"Zil – "Kuuuuu!" (Yooo!)

Toru, Suzu, Pilo, Eui, Jola, Rota – "Yatrans?!" (shocked)

Yatrans – "What's happening outside? The city gates are closed, they wouldn't even let me in. Do you know how hard it was for me to sneak inside?"Suzu – "Wow, Yatrans! Your body looks even better than before. Not that it wasn't great earlier, but now it's even more amazing."Yatrans – "Right? That's all thanks to training."Eui – "Enough with reunions. Let's get to the point."Yatrans – "Ah, right. So, what exactly is going on here?"

Zil – "Kuuu." (Hmm.)

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