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Chapter 4 - Hell

Dawn of the Dimensional RiftA crisp morning breeze whispers across the ocean's edge. Waves crash like thunder. Shin's eyes snap open, his body humming with restless energy."Aaah, what a deep sleep," Shin mutters, tapping his temple. "Sweet morning today. I'll stay on Earth's surface—why dive into that freezing water alone? Today's special. 5... 4... 3... 2... 1. Let's GO!"His mind races like a turbine. Shin blasts off at blinding speed, a streak of light cutting through the mist. He reaches the base in seconds.Notification: Comrades found!

Player: Arun

Team: Lyra, Luna & Shin"Hey, Arun! I'm here!" Shin calls.A holographic display flickers to life. "Who are you?"

"I'm Luna."

"I'm Lyra.""Okay, Mission One. Where are we?" Arun demands. "Hey, Lyra—where's Arun? What's happening?"Lyra's voice trembles over comms. "We're trapped in another dimension. Monsters lurk everywhere. Don't worry—I'm here to slaughter them all."Luna snarls, "What the hell is THAT?"Camera pans up to a colossal shadow eclipsing the sky. Towering scales glisten with venomous ooze."It's PUMICE," Lyra gasps. "A dragon boss. Massive. SSS+ rank dungeon guardian.""How do we escape?" Lyra pleads."We CLEAR it," Luna growls. "Get away from it! I was scared like you once—but no more. I'll fight back.""You'll DIE!" Lyra shouts. "Its skin drips poison!"Luna laughs defiantly. "It's water-element. Poisonous water flash-freezes into icy cells, fusing into this beast. No sweat—my body's cloaked in an invisible barrier.""I'll help too," Lyra adds. "Target its poisonous spikes!"BANG! A spike skewers the air. Luna dodges—barely."Luna, you okay?!""Lyra, STOP! If you charge in, you'll die too!""Leave my friend to perish? NEVER!"Epic clash: Luna unleashes FLASH SLASH—blades of light carving gashes in pumice hide. Slash! Slash! Slash! Slash! Slow-motion sparks fly, venom sprays like acid rain."How's THAT for power?!"But the beast roars. Luna staggers, exhausted. Stamina: 10%.A bright red flash erupts—supreme energy surges like a supernova."Lyra, look!" Arun yells. Luna collapses, fainted."Who can heal her? Arun, you're the expert.""Can I start now?""To my submarine—NOW!"Shin reflects, voiceover echoing: "Never thought my first step on Earth's surface would bring such sorrow. We're near the ocean. Run—faster!""Where's Shin?!"Shin vanishes in a blur. Advanced tech morphs his bones, infinite energy propels him FTL—faster than light. Time dilation warps around him; ocular layers shield his skin. Without soul-system powers, mortals would shatter.Flashback: Shin's past life unspools like a tragic reel. A beggar orphan, guardian slain by criminals. An entity descends, obliterating them. "You'll be my best friend," Shin had vowed. Silent Hope club—his new family."No—put me down, Lyra. I'm okay now. Feeling... warm. Like you, I'm alone. Criminals killed my parents too."They reach the sub. Cut to—Subscenario: Protect Petal Company's Chairman"Lyra, Shin—criminals target the principal in North Milkland City. One kilometer out.""No need—PORTAL!"Reality rips open in a vortex of light. Instant teleport."Amazing. Plan: Masks on. No one traces Silent Hope. I'll fight the criminals."Chaos erupts. A thug presses an acid-dripping knife to the chairman's throat.Shin's mind-voice booms: "How DARE he bully him?!"Flashback hits Shin like lightning—past life horrors resurface. Vision blurs. "No... not again. I don't want to die young!"Absolute bride yellow FLASH! Reality warps. Criminals ERASED—existence unmade in a golden blaze. No eyes can track it.Cut to submarine interior. Mission complete. News explodes worldwide—but Silent Hope stays shadow."Look at Shin—AAAH! Calm down! We're safe.""Your power... it's extraordinary. Overpowered.""Did I... do something?""You BECAME the entity.""No—I'm just human.""Lyra, don't confuse him," Arun chuckles. "Weekend light-speed trip? Dangerous—crossing countries, islands. Entities wield that power.""How do you know?""Books. I read everything."Fade to black. Tension builds...- To Be Continued –

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