Dimension System: SSS Rank Talent Awakening

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The blade struck true, piercing the serpent’s scales and unleashing a burst of radiant energy. The serpent let out a deafening roar, its body convulsing as the fragment’s power was disrupted.

Loira joined him, channeling her magic into the wound. Together, their combined energy overwhelmed the serpent, causing it to collapse into the sand.

As its massive body dissolved into golden dust, the fragment piece floated upward, its light dim but unmistakable.

Dabi reached out and grasped the fragment, feeling its energy merge with the others they had collected. The power around his hand is almost overwhelming, but he forced himself to stay strong.

Loira placed a hand on his shoulder. "You okay?" I can see it took a toll on you. Next time let me handle the merging.

"Yeah," he said, his voice steady. "This fragment feels… different. More aggressive."

Loira frowned. "Each fragment we collect brings us closer to restoring the core, but it also changes our sounding. We need to be careful."

Dabi nodded, tucking the core away. "Let’s just hope we’re ready for whatever comes next."

As they prepared to leave, the wind began to howl, and the sky darkened unnaturally. A figure emerged from the dunes, cloaked in shadows that seemed to writhe like living smoke.

The figure’s voice was a cold whisper that carried over the wind. "You’ve done well to collect the fragment shards, but your journey ends here."

Dabi and Loira readied themselves, their weapons glowing with power.

"Who are you?" Dabi demanded.

The figure stepped closer, revealing glowing red eyes beneath its hood. "I am a Harbinger a servant of the Ancient Ones. You think you can stop their return? You are nothing but pawns in a game far beyond your understanding."

Loira’s grip on her staff tightened. "We’ve faced worse than you. If you want a fight, you’ll get one."

The Harbinger laughed, a sound that sent chills down their spines. "Very well. Let’s see if you’re as strong as you think."

With a wave of its hand, the Harbinger summoned a storm of black sand and shadowy creatures that charged toward them.

Dabi glanced at Loira, his expression resolute. "Ready for round two?"

She smirked. "Always."

Together, they faced the new threat, knowing that the battle for the fragments and the fate of their world— was far from over.

The black sandstorm engulfed the landscape, cutting visibility to mere feet.

The howling wind carried whispers of the Harbinger’s taunts, each syllable laced with malevolent glee. Dabi and Loira stood back- to- back, their respective powers flaring as they braced for the onslaught.

Shadowy creatures surged toward them, humanoid figures made entirely of dark smoke and jagged edges. Their crimson eyes glowed with predatory intent, and their clawed hands shimmered with unnatural sharpness.

Dabi gripped his blade tightly, its energy humming in response to his focus. "Loira, got a plan? Because I’d prefer not to die in a sandstorm."

Loira raised her staff, the air around her shimmering as she summoned an orb of light that illuminated the immediate area. "Keep them off me. I need a moment to dispel this storm."

"Right. No pressure then," Dabi muttered, charging into the fray.

Dabi’s blade cleaved through the first shadow creature, its form dissipating into wisps of darkness with a screech.

Another lunged at him, claws swiping toward his throat, but he twisted away, countering with a portal that redirected the creature into the ground.

"Stay down," he growled, slamming his blade into its heart.

Behind him, Loira’s chants grew louder, her staff glowing brighter as she worked to unravel the Harbinger’s spell.

Her barrier of light pushed back the encroaching shadows, but the effort drained her. Sweat beaded on her forehead, and her breathing grew labored.

"Loira, how much longer?" Dabi called out, blocking a clawed swipe and retaliating with a blast of energy.

"Almost there!" she shouted, her voice strained.

The Harbinger’s laughter echoed through the storm. "You think light can banish the darkness? Foolish mortals."

Dabi narrowed his eyes, stepping between Loira and a particularly large shadow creature. "Yeah, well, we’re stubborn like that."

As Loira completed her spell, the sandstorm began to dissipate. The swirling darkness receded, revealing the Harbinger standing atop a nearby dune, its shadowy form radiating malevolence.

The ground trembled as the Harbinger raised a clawed hand. "You’ve proven persistent, but your defiance ends here."

With a wave of its hand, the shadows coalesced into a massive, multi- limbed monstrosity. Its body was a grotesque amalgamation of writhing tendrils and jagged armor, and its hollow maw emitted an otherworldly wail.

Dabi glanced at Loira. "Any chance you’ve got a spell for that?"

She wiped sweat from her brow, her staff still glowing faintly. "Not one that won’t take another hour to cast."

"Figures."

The beast lunged at them, its massive limbs crashing into the sand with enough force to send shockwaves through the ground. Dabi darted to the side, slashing at one of its tendrils, while Loira launched a barrage of magical projectiles at its head.

The creature roared, its tendrils flailing wildly. One of them struck Dabi, sending him sprawling into the sand. He groaned, pushing himself up. "Okay, that hurt."

Loira extended a hand, pulling him to his feet with a burst of energy. "Focus, Dabi. We can’t let it overpower us."

"Yeah, yeah. I’m on it."

The battle raged on, each moment a test of their endurance. Dabi used his portals creatively, redirecting the beast’s attacks and landing strikes on its vulnerable spots.

Meanwhile, Loira’s magic kept the creature’s regenerative abilities in check, her spells weaving intricate patterns of light that burned away the shadows.

Finally, Dabi spotted an opportunity. The beast’s chest briefly exposed a glowing crystal— a weak point pulsating with dark energy.

"There!" he shouted.

Loira nodded, channeling her remaining energy into a concentrated beam of light. "Keep it still!"

Dabi gritted his teeth, opening a portal above the creature and dropping onto its back. He drove his blade into its shoulder, using his weight to pin it down. "Now, Loira!"

The beam of light struck the crystal core, piercing through the darkness with a blinding flash. The creature let out a final, agonized wail before collapsing into a heap of dissolving shadows. Continue reading at NovelBin.Côm

The Harbinger snarled, its form flickering as if struggling to maintain its shape. "You’ve won this skirmish, but the Ancient Ones are beyond your reach. Your efforts are futile."

Loira stepped forward, her staff glowing. "We’ll see about that. Leave, or we’ll end you here and now."

The Harbinger’s crimson eyes flared with anger, but it retreated into the shadows, its voice lingering like a bitter wind. "You will regret defying us."

As the silence returned, Dabi collapsed onto the sand, breathing heavily. "I’m really starting to hate these guys."

Loira sat beside him, her exhaustion evident. "You’re not the only one."

After a brief rest, they resumed their journey to the previously discovered temple. The structure loomed closer, its intricate carvings depicting scenes of battles between celestial beings and shadowy abominations.

Inside, the air was cooler, and the walls glowed faintly with an otherworldly light. They navigated a series of winding corridors, eventually arriving at a central chamber where a pedestal stood, surrounded by ancient glyphs.

On the pedestal rested another fragment shard piece, its energy radiating a calming warmth.

Loira approached cautiously, studying the glyphs. "This fragment seems… different. It’s not aggressive like the others." @@novelbin@@

Dabi nodded, reaching out to take it. As his fingers brushed the fragment shard, a vision overwhelmed him:

He saw a vast cosmic expanse, where titanic beings battled amidst swirling galaxies. Among them, a figure stood apart— a warrior wielding a weapon forged from the universe itself, their presence radiating unyielding resolve.

The vision faded, leaving Dabi breathless.

Loira steadied him. "What did you see?"

"A glimpse of what’s coming or maybe what happened in the past," he said quietly. "And the role we have to play or people who played in the past."

"I don’t really know. Only thing I know is what I saw is real."

’We will figure it out later.’ Loira said. Let’s leave now.

As they prepared to leave, a soft voice echoed through the chamber. "You are not alone in this fight."

They turned to see a figure emerging from the shadows— a woman clad in ethereal armor, her features both fierce and serene. Her eyes glowed with the same light as the fragment shard.

"I am Selene, Guardian of the Shard of Unity," she said, bowing slightly. "I have awaited your arrival."

Dabi exchanged a glance with Loira. "Another guardian? Why didn’t the serpent mention you?"

Selene smiled faintly. "Because Ophraxis was a test, not an ally. I am here to guide you in the battles to come."

Loira stepped forward, her expression wary but curious. "What do you mean by guide?"

"The fragment shards must be united," The battle of universe is coming. Selene explained.

"The Aetherial core must be restored only then you stand a chance. But the path will be fraught with danger, and your enemies grow stronger with each step you take."

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