Dimension System: SSS Rank Talent Awakening

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Inside, the cathedral walls were lined with mirrors that reflected not only their images but distorted versions of themselves.

Dabi’s reflection smirked back at him,

its eyes glowing with malevolence. Loira’s reflection, on the other hand, looked sorrowful, her form flickering like a fading memory.

"This place is... unsettling," Loira said, her voice echoing unnaturally.

"You don’t say," Dabi replied, eyeing his reflection warily.

As they ventured deeper, the mirrors began to speak, their voices a chorus of whispers.

"You are unworthy..."

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"Your choices will doom them all..."

Loira’s steps faltered, her grip tightening on her staff. "They’re trying to break us."

Dabi placed a hand on her shoulder. "Let them try. We’ve been through worse."

Their resolve pushed them forward, but the voices grew louder, more insistent. The air became heavier, pressing down on them with an almost physical force.

At the center of the cathedral, they found a massive mirror standing alone. Unlike the others, it showed no reflection—only a swirling vortex of light and shadow.

"This is it," Loira said, her voice barely audible.

Before Dabi could respond, the vortex surged, and two figures stepped out. They were evil version of Dabi and Loira and exuded an aura of malice.

"Well, this just keeps getting better," Dabi muttered, drawing his blade.

The evil version moved with eerie precision, mirroring Dabi and Loira’s every move. Evil Dabi used portals with the same skill and speed, while Evil Loira wielded a staff that crackled with dark energy.

"Any bright ideas?" Dabi asked, dodging a strike from his evil version.

Loira frowned, her eyes narrowing. "They’re copies of us, but they’re not perfect. Look for weaknesses."

Dabi smirked. "Weaknesses, huh? How about their lack of personality?"

He launched a series of attacks, forcing his evil version to react. Meanwhile, Loira summoned a barrier of light, trapping her evil version momentarily.

"They’re strong, but they can’t adapt as quickly as we can," Loira said, her confidence growing.

With coordinated efforts, they managed to exploit the evil version predictable patterns. Dabi created a portal beneath his evil version, sending it plummeting into the void, while Loira unleashed a blast of light that shattered hers into fragments.

As the last echoes of the battle faded, the vortex in the mirror stabilized, revealing another fragment of the core floating within.

Loira approached the mirror cautiously, her hand trembling as she reached for the fragment. The moment her fingers brushed its surface, a voice boomed through the cathedral.

"You have claimed another piece, but the path ahead grows darker still."

The core pulsed, its light merging with the one they already carried. The combined energy illuminated the room, revealing hidden inscriptions on the walls.

Loira read them aloud, her voice steady despite the ominous words. "To restore the core is to awaken the void. The balance will tip, and the enemies will rise."

Dabi’s jaw tightened. "So fixing the core might make things worse. Great."

Loira turned to him, her expression resolute. "We don’t have a choice. If we don’t fix it, Celestia will fall."

"Then we’ll deal with the Ancient Ones when the time comes," Dabi said, his tone firm. "One problem at a time."

As they exited the cathedral, the core light projected an image into the void. It showed a battlefield, The world engulfed in flames, with countless lives at stake. At the center stood a figure shrouded in dust and smokes, its eyes glowing with an unholy light.

What is that? Dabi asked.

Loira said. It’s look like some distant future. We have to prevent it. The Aetherial core is showing us future which might happen.

Dabi grip his sword tightly. I won’t let that happen.

The image faded, leaving only the core’s faint glow to guide them.

As they crossed another bridge, the void around them began to stabilize slightly, the chaos ebbing as if acknowledging their progress.

"What’s next?" Dabi asked, glancing at Loira.

She held the core tightly, its light pointing toward a distant realm filled with swirling storms and jagged mountains. "We keep going. There’s no turning back now."

Dabi nodded, his resolve unwavering. "Then let’s finish this."

Together, they stepped forward, ready to face whatever challenges awaited them in the fractured realms.

The journey to the next fragment led Dabi and Loira into a swirling storm of chaos. The void, once vast and unrelenting in its stillness, had grown volatile.

Lightning crackled across the darkened expanse, illuminating fragments of broken dimensions floating like islands suspended in an endless abyss.

The core’s light continued to pulse, acting as a compass, leading them toward a distant realm where jagged mountains clawed at the skies.

However, with each step they took, the air grew heavier, as if the void itself resisted their intrusion.

"This place feels… angry," Loira said, her voice barely audible over the howling winds.

Dabi glanced at her, his eyes narrowed. "Angry isn’t the word I’d use. It feels like it wants us to leave."

"Too bad," Loira muttered, clutching the core tightly. "We’re not leaving without what we came for."

The core’s glow intensified as they reached the edge of the storm. Before them loomed a massive gate, carved from black stone and etched with runes that pulsed faintly.

As they approached the gate, a towering figure materialized before them, its form shifting and coalescing like living smoke. It bore no discernible face, but its presence was suffocating.

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"Turn back," the entity commanded, its voice echoing like thunder.

"We don’t have time for this," Dabi said, stepping forward. "Move, or I’ll make you."

The entity laughed, a deep, guttural sound that sent chills down their spines. "You think you can challenge the Guardian of the Maelstrom? Foolish mortals. To pass, you must prove your worth."

Loira stepped beside Dabi, her staff glowing faintly. "What kind of trial are we talking about?"

The Guardian extended an ethereal arm, and the void around them shifted. The storm grew wilder, and the fragments of floating dimensions rearranged themselves into a labyrinth of pathways and obstacles.

"Navigate the labyrinth, survive its trials, and retrieve the core fragment from its heart. Fail, and you will be consumed by the void."

Dabi smirked, summoning his portals. "Labyrinths aren’t exactly my thing, but I’ll manage."

Loira shot him a warning look. "Be careful. This isn’t just about getting through—it’s about survival."

The moment they stepped into the labyrinth, the ground beneath them began to move. Pathways twisted and reformed, creating a constantly shifting maze. Dabi used his portals to traverse gaps and reach seemingly inaccessible platforms, but the labyrinth seemed to anticipate his moves, forcing him to adapt constantly.

"Stay close!" he called to Loira, who moved gracefully despite the chaos.

Her staff emitted a steady light, revealing hidden traps and guiding them through the maze. At one point, a section of the path collapsed beneath her, but Dabi’s quick thinking saved her with a well-placed portal.

"Thanks," she said, breathless but determined.

"Don’t mention it," he replied. "Let’s keep moving."

As they reached the midpoint of the labyrinth, the air grew colder, and a low growl echoed through the void. Out of the shadows emerged spectral beasts, their translucent forms glowing with malevolent energy.

"Of course, there are monsters," Dabi muttered, drawing his blade.

Loira raised her staff, summoning a barrier of light to protect them. The beasts attacked relentlessly, their claws and fangs passing through the barrier but unable to break it.

"We can’t stay here forever," Loira said, her voice strained.

Dabi nodded, opening a portal beneath one of the creatures and sending it hurtling into the void. "Then let’s clear the way."

Working together, they fought off the spectral beasts. Dabi’s portals allowed him to outmaneuver the creatures, while Loira’s magic kept them at bay. When the last beast dissolved into nothingness, they pressed forward, their resolve unshaken.

After what felt like hours, they reached the center of the labyrinth. At its heart stood a pedestal, atop which rested the shard. The air around it shimmered with raw energy, but as they approached, the Guardian’s voice echoed once more.

"You have come far, but the final trial remains. To claim the fragment, you must one last challenge."

The pedestal’s light flared, and from the shadows emerged two figures.

"Not this again," Dabi groaned.

"These aren’t like the ones in the cathedral," Loira warned. "They’re stronger."

The shadows attacked without hesitation, mirroring their moves with uncanny precision. Dabi found himself locked in a brutal duel, his opponent anticipating his every strike and countering with equal skill.

Loira faced a similar challenge, her opponent matching her spells and tactics perfectly. The fight was exhausting, each move met with an identical response.

"They’re stronger," Loira said, dodging an attack. "We can’t beat them by fighting like this."

"Then it’s a good thing I don’t want to play fair," Dabi replied, smirking.

He feigned an attack, then opened a portal behind his opponent. The moment it stepped through, he closed it, trapping the enemy in an endless loop.

Loira, inspired by his strategy, altered her tactics. Instead of casting offensive spells, she channeled her energy into a single, blinding light that overwhelmed her opponent, causing it to dissolve into air.

With the enemy defeated, the pedestal’s glow dimmed, and the fragment piece is theirs.

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