CHAPTER 3: Greetings and Enemies

"Well, well bro". A male voice echoed as the sound of footsteps got closer and louder. " Look... What.... We.... Got..... Here". The voice sounded closer and louder buh this time we saw two silhouettes, one looked normal, buh the other voice which I judge to be source of the voice looked different the silhouette that seems to be the source had a golden heavy aura around it. Each step he took increase the pressure on us.

"Hiyaa!" The source of voice stepped into the light giving a light nochalant wave.

"Urghhh". Another more depressing and gruffy voice sounded behind the former in lazy disgust. The source of the gruffy voice looked exactly like the dude who gave us the rude greeting. I realized they where twins. They both had Yellow spiky hair with a strand of hair falling on the formers face, the latter who looked more like the lazy type had half hos hair covering one eye whilst the other glowed unnaturally. Both strangers had brown eyes, the former had a rather cocky smile as he wore he wore black biker jeans and jackets with chains on the jeans with black combact boots. He looked like the all exclusive version of a movie of a flaming skeleton man who rides bikes. The latter wore a normal ash shirt that said [I AM LAZY] in crimson and an ash colored shorts with whitish Jordan shoes. I wyrily smiled in my head, thinking that he would get along with Damien. The biker jeans guy looked at us in shock and amazement as he saw how on guard we where.

"You don't need to worry just passing by for a rest" he said with a light chuckle, as he approached us each step weighing us down. He then sat by the fire, and stared into the flames ignoring our existences the other twin who looked like an express example of a NEET slept next to him and look at the roof of the cave.

" I am Arato Rime" The more active looking twin said calmly, reducing the hot tension in the air. " The Lazy guy near me is Ishiki Rime" he looks at the guy sleeping on the floor lazily, lying beside him accusingly .

"I am not Lazy. I just like to reserve my strength for the more worthy opponents" Ishiki said in a sleepy tone.

" Oi!....oi!... I told u that excuse doesn't work anymore" Arato said In annoyed tone, veins appearing on his forehead.

Now the mood was light and the previous tension that was there was no more.

(Do they always do this). I, Kuro and Davian thought simultaneously.

" So what are your names?" Arato said in a passive tone.

" I am Sato, the nerd-looking guy there is Davian, and the white-haired kid is Kuro" I said smirking at our introductions. Kuro and Davian where looking at me with hateful eyes, just then I felt electricity run down my spine. Arato then left out an ear piercing laugh.

" Is this guy always this noisy?" Davian asked in a whispering tone.

"Yes" Ishiki replied again this time more perked up.

"Noisy" Kuro said in a rather childish tone. Arato then smiled dryly at the cold remarks he was receiving.

" Any way do you guys know of Raijin?" Arato asked his eyes having a sinister glint.

“Raijin?”, Davian sat cross-legged and looked at the roof as if trying to remember it. He then started mumbling some few things. Before opening his eyes wide in realization.

“ I remember now we spoke of it during history class, ”he said.

“You remember?”. He asked staring intensely at Kuro and I, waiting for our reply. I then turned my face in embarrassment and Kuro turned to the right. Arato smiled at our reactions and laughed out loud. Ishiki sighed shaking his head.

“Raijin is the power of the universe, or should I say the rule of the universe.” Arato said as he started sparkling, little twinkling stars all around him.

(What’s with the glasses) we thought simultaneously as we saw him straightening the glasses on his face.

“The rule of the universe?, Isn’t that the universal rule that allows everyone to access their abilities?” Davian asked as he held onto Arato with excitement. Arato gave a nervous smile with veins bulging on his forehead.

“ Yes. U are right. It is. But what people don’t know is that our abilities align with our soul’s abilities and the core of our very existence. It shows our true nature. I am sure you are familiar with the term Yukai”.Arato Explained looking at us, as Davian was upside down with smoke arising from his head. Arato then nodded, shaking his fists and continued.

“Yes. It’s the symbol that one has contacted the Raijin and it’s source. The usual or normal rating of the Yukai starts with The Diseased or Deficient also known as tier 1. Tier 1 the weakest manifestation of the Raijin is the symbol of rings. This allows one to have a large amount of Raijin in the body. But it’s effects are adverse. It means u won’t be able to practice fighting techniques due to imbalance of the body. The cause either the body being weaker due to its Inability to contain the large amount of Raijin in it or the body is excessively strong but no Raijin is found in it. Those with Tier 1 manifestations are also called Weak heroes as a more humane term. Then we have tier 2 manifestations also known as the Mark of Beginnings. It is classified as The Mark of Beginnings because those who are tier 2 manifestations are classified as normal and tier 1 being Deficient. Unlike Tier 1 manifests Tier two manifests are people who have average soul force, basically average or normal people. There are a select few who manage to upset this balance training to surpass their limit. The current president of America Jason Brunt Is a tier two manifest, but, he’s known to have trained no stop for 20 years without stepping out of his home. He’s know as strong as any expert Tier 5 but, I heard he’s a special case. No one really knows the full story. But I do know that research has proved that Manifestations can't be changed they are sort of like talents. but they can be improved. But that is a topic for another time, considering you pass the test” Arato paused looking at us shrugging.

" You sound like you guys have already passed". Davian said. Arato snorted ignoring him. Actually Davian and Arato participated mainly with the conversation the rest we just sat there in our individual positions listening on.

“ A tier 3 manifestation is known as Ascended. Tier 3’s are slightly better than 2nd tiers. Tier 3 manifestations have access to access the Ryouken.” Arato said raising his finger, and nodding his head.

“The Ryouken?” Davian cocked his head In confusion “ Never heard of that "

“Yes. That’s because it was hidden by the government.” Arato said nodding. “ The government didn’t want normal people finding out of our cultivation techniques therefore it hid the fact that the difference between normal humans and the ascended humans are by far a huge margin. That’s their best way of monopolizing strong and talented people. Of course there are exceptions for tier 2s like The President who trained to be strong enough to go against tier 5 experts.

“No way” I gasped.

Davian nodded his head. And continued “ Not to get sidetracked, back to the main topic, the Ryouken……”

He then turned his head sharply. We then looked in the direction he was facing. We then heard growls and roars. Coming closer. Arato then stood up smiling wryly.

“ Guys, we have company ”Arato said as he looked back at us, his eyes glowing a very noticeable tint of hue.

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