Silent Storm
Hidden Power
Chapter 1: The Hidden Power
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The streets of Tokyo hummed with life, neon signs casting their glow over the dense crowds. Cars honked, and conversations blended into the background noise of the city, creating a symphony of urban life. For most people, it was just another ordinary night.
Among the throng of people, Kaito Shin walked silently, his hood pulled up, shielding his face. He moved through the crowd like a shadow, unnoticed. Kaito preferred it this way—hidden, invisible. He wasn’t part of this world anymore.
As he walked, a familiar sensation prickled at his senses. There was magic in the air, a sudden surge of energy that cut through the ordinary rhythm of the city.
Kaito
Kaito (thinking): "A surge of magic... nearby."
His steps slowed as he considered the source of the disturbance. It was a fight—nothing unusual for this city, where secret battles raged beneath the surface, invisible to most. He had no interest in getting involved.
Kaito
Kaito (thinking): "It’ll be over soon."
He continued walking, but then a scream echoed from a nearby alley, sharp and filled with panic. His instincts screamed at him to walk away. He had stayed out of trouble for years by avoiding situations like this. But that scream—it lingered in the back of his mind.
With a quiet sigh, Kaito turned toward the alley, moving silently through the shadows.
In the alley, two fighters were battling fiercely. Ryo, a C-ranked magic user, swung a powerful, glowing fist at Takeshi, who countered with a blast of fire. Their powers clashed violently, magic sparking in the air as they exchanged blows.
Ryo
Ryo: "You think your fire will stop me, Takeshi?!"
Takeshi
Takeshi: "I only need one good shot!"
The alley glowed with heat as Takeshi's fire surged forward, crashing against Ryo’s defenses. But amidst the chaos, neither of them noticed the young woman who had wandered too close, her eyes wide with fear as she realized she was caught in the middle of something far beyond her control.
Haraku
13. Woman: "Help! Somebody, please!"
Takeshi fired another blast of flames, and this time, the magic was headed straight for her.
Kaito appeared in front of the woman in an instant, his hooded figure standing between her and the oncoming flames. The fire, which should have incinerated him, fizzled out before it could even touch him.
The alley went still as both fighters realized something was wrong. Takeshi and Ryo froze, staring at the stranger who had appeared out of nowhere.
Takeshi
Takeshi: "Who... who the hell are you?!"
Kaito’s gaze remained calm, his eyes cold as he looked at the two. With a simple motion, he raised his hand, and the overwhelming pressure of his power filled the alley, choking the magic in the air.
Ryo
Ryo: "What... what is this power...?!"
Neither of them could move under the weight of Kaito’s presence. Their magic was useless. The fight was over.
It wasn’t a request. The authority in his voice was undeniable. Without another word, Takeshi and Ryo scrambled to their feet and fled, leaving the alley behind.
The young woman stood trembling, still too shocked to fully process what had happened. She looked up at Kaito, her voice barely a whisper.
Haraku
Woman: "Th-thank you..."
Kaito didn’t respond. He pulled his hood back up and turned to leave, his figure melting into the shadows as if he had never been there at all.
As the city resumed its usual pace, Kaito blended back into the crowd. His presence was forgotten, just another face in the sea of people.
Kaito
Kaito (thinking): "I’ve stayed in the shadows for this long... but they’ll keep coming."
High above, a figure stood on a nearby rooftop, watching the scene unfold. A smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth as his eyes followed Kaito’s retreating figure.
unknown
Mysterious Figure (thinking): "So, the rumors were true… Found you."
End of Chapter 1 / Tease for Chapter 2
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As Kaito disappears into the crowd, the mysterious figure on the rooftop continues watching, a smirk playing on their lips. This isn’t just any observer—they’re a high-ranking member of The Ascendants, a group feared by even the strongest magic users. Their eyes glint with recognition.
> Mysterious Figure (thinking): "So, the rumors were true... the unranked one really does exist. It's only a matter of time now."
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