By seventeen, Rayen's abilities were growing.
He could:
Sense human emotions in a crowd
Manipulate small objects with thought
Freeze time briefly for those around him
Yet he trained secretly. He would not show weakness. Humans feared power, but they feared truth even more.
One night, he lifted a car effortlessly to save a cat—but not out of kindness. He wanted to test his limits, to feel the raw surge of control over fragile human lives.
The cat scampered away.
Rayen smiled faintly.
Every act of mercy or cruelty honed his judgment.
The ancient voice whispered:
"Soon… the world will kneel."