The sub-facility under the Liu Chen Residence in District 7 has already occupied nearly 30 acres of land. This was gained when Ramiel and his mother were attacked by his wicked father and forcibly awakened his power, which nearly eradicated every living thing within a half-mile radius; numerous private residences were destroyed, and the government and the
Fu Xi Shi Corporation had to intervene to contain the situation. And alleviate the problem among the innocent Civilians who lost their homes and were injured due to the fabricated report that a rift anomaly manifested in the basement of the Liu Chen house.
Fu Xi Shi Corporation bought all the houses that were ruined in huge amounts to compensate the affected families. Interconnected residential building units were constructed to be used by selected personnel from a subsidiary corporation connected to Fu Xi Shi. Hundreds of millions were spent to transform District 7. Underground mini labyrinth railways were created to connect to specific areas, two of them were the main mother office and the highly secured and protected Ethereal Defense Corp. that Guan Yu Liu Chen managed as chairman.
The sub-facility was then built to prevent such incidents from happening again, with strict security measures in place to ensure the safety of all residents in the new District 7. The continuous construction and expansion of the five level underground facility were still ongoing.
And because the sub-facility's main objective was to gather abandoned but talented awakened Ethereal under their care and protection, they were able to obtain individuals that were highly skilled in various forms of construction and engineering, resulting in the rapid progress of the project. Additionally, the presence of these skilled individuals also allowed for the implementation of innovative and efficient design techniques to further enhance the functionality and safety of the underground facility.
The facility is housing a developing population of almost 200 individuals with non-combatant ethereal powers. From the youngest age ten to the oldest age 60, these awakened people were abandoned or were already in this state when they awakened their powers , some were found living on the streets, while others were discovered in remote areas. Despite their diverse backgrounds, they have come together to form a close-knit community within the underground facility, utilizing their unique abilities to support and protect one another.
They were greeted by Annisha Hartono, as she was the one managing the entire place—her own house. That is a few streets from Liu Chen, which is also connected to this place. She was delighted to see new faces; the seven just nodded their heads and tried to smile normally.
Annisha Hartono greeted Ramiel, and she was still fascinated by his transformation, it was truly unnatural and could not be explained by medical science, but she was grateful for his presence and the help he could provide in their daily tasks. Ramiel's mysterious abilities gave the group an edge in their efforts to protect the underground facility and its inhabitants.
Annisha walked toward a long hall as she asked them to follow her and explain the structure of the facility, pointing out the various security measures in place. The group listened intently, eager to learn more about their new surroundings and how they could use this place to obtain what their master wished for them to achieve.
Within a few minutes, they were able to reach the end of the hall. Annisha placed her hand on the huge metal door's DNA sensor as it slowly opened. It was thick, and just looking at it, it was heavy and truly impressive. As they entered the room, Annisha began to detail the advanced technology that controlled access to the facility, and she mentioned that even a lever 200 monster wouldn't even leave a mark on the magically enchanted huge hall room.
After explaining, she went out and faced them, and with a huge smile, she closed the door and told them they could exit the place by just pressing the red button beside the metal door, which would activate the mechanism to unlock it. The group marveled at the intricate security measures in place, feeling both amazed and slightly intimidated by the level of protection surrounding them. This was far more advanced than what was in Arcane.
Ramiel smiled and assured them everything was fine and they could finally begin their evolution. He instructed the seven to release all of their power until their mana core felt feels empty and full at the same time, signaling the beginning of their transformation process. The group nodded in understanding, ready to push themselves to their limits in order to achieve their full potential. They closed their eyes and just opened their cores without hesitation or second thought.
The energy was pouring out of their bodies, it was thick and raw , enveloping them in a cocoon of power. As they continued to release their energy, the air around them crackled with electricity, and the ground beneath them trembled with their combined force. The transformation had begun, and there was no turning back now. It was like smoke coming out of the pores of their artificial skin. After a few more minutes, they could feel their bodies were already getting weaker because mana was the driving force behind their very existence.
"Is this the best that you can do?"
"Let go of everything,"
"Nothing must remain in your core,"
" Free yourself from everything that is holding you back,"
"Death is eternal but your life is temporary."
"Remove everything so you can gain more."
The words echoed in their minds as they focused on releasing all attachments, feeling the power of the mana coursing through them. With a final surge of energy, they let go completely, surrendering to the transformation and embracing their new form.
This was something they hadn't done; they were sure their power was enough to shake the very foundation of the place. They were feeling out of breath; this had never happened before. They were now struggling to stand; they could feel what it meant to face uncertainty and embrace the unknown.
They all felt weary and looked around at their surroundings. They saw Ramiel standing at the center and gathering all their power in his hands. It was as big as an ordinary ball, but it has the density and energy level of dark matter. It was so pure and insanely strong that Ramiel had to control it with his bare hands and focus all his concentration power to contain it.
"All of you rely too much on the power you gain from the void."
Ramiel said, his voice steady despite the immense power he held.
"But true strength comes from within, from facing your fears and embracing the unknown. This is what will truly make you powerful."
"Do not fear death, face the fear that is still residing in your soul."
Sigma was already on his knees; Gamma was bending downward but was refusing to stop; Sierra was gasping for air; Echo was biting her lip; and Delta was clutching onto her stomach as the pain they were feeling was unbearable. The sounds of the voices were muffled by the thick, reinforced, magical wall. Alpha started to lose control over her homanoid form as she bashed her head on the wall like a wild beast. But even with the pain, they never stop pouring in all of their energy,
Beta was already crying blood as she tried to push through the pain. Soon something was happening, the floor started to crackle beneath them, sending tremors through the room. The magical energy that was nearing its final stage began to flicker, as the cold embrace of darness finally consumed all of them as they all fell lifeless.,
"Behold the cold embrace of death,"
The energy that came out of the seven was equivalent to a supernova, which should have destroyed everything in its path. But what was left was silence, until a weak thump could be heard. Some more thumping sounds echoed in the darkness, growing louder and more frequent with each passing moment. One faintly voice whispered,
"It's a heartbeat.".
"another heartbeat.".
The darkness seemed to tremble at the sound, as if life were returning to the lifeless bodies. The thumping grew stronger, and soon the whispers turned into a chorus of heartbeats, signaling a miraculous revival. The once-dead bodies began to stir, their chests rising and falling with the rhythm of the heartbeats. Slowly, they opened their eyes, revealing a glimmer of life that had returned to them. As the room filled with the sound of heartbeats, a sense of hope and wonder filled the air. The once lifeless bodies now showed signs of movement.
Soon they could see their pale skin was filled with vainness and could feel the warm, damp air in the large, isolated room, as if the very essence of life were being breathed back into them. The miraculous revival had brought a sense of awe and disbelief to all who witnessed it. The smell if sweat and a pungent, manly smell filled the room, adding to the overwhelming sensory experience of witnessing the impossible.
The seven stood in stunned silence, unsure of what to make of the extraordinary event unfolding before their eyes. Sierra was touching her body and could feel the sensation of being alive once again, a feeling she thought she had lost forever. The warm tears in her cheeks were warm and salty, Echo was tasting the blood on her lips, which made her cry even more. Delta touched her soft and sweaty skin. Sigma stood up and went toward Sierra as he kissed her,
She never acted harshly or showed any sign of discomfort, embracing the unexpected intimacy with an open heart. The group watched in awe as Sierra and Sigma shared a tender moment, as she was also curious if they could truly feel the sensation of getting aroused physically.
Gamma asked Delta to punch him, wanting to test his own pain tolerance. Delta hesitated, unsure if he wanted to inflict harm on his friend, but ultimately complied with Gamma's request. The group looked on in shock as Delta delivered a swift but powerful punch to Gamma's face, causing him to be pushed back a few feet and feel a hint of pain.
Gamma laughed as he was feeling pain again. Delta saw his reaction, so she asked him to do the same. Suddenly, Beta walked toward her as she pointed at her cheeks, silently saying , they should slap each other, showcasing their mutual pain tolerance. Delta hesitated, not wanting to cause harm, but eventually agreed to the challenge. The group watched in anticipation as Beta and Delta exchanged firm slaps, each one wincing slightly but maintaining a sense of camaraderie.
This was enough to prove they were all reborn, bonded by their shared experience of pain. The group erupted into cheers and laughter,