Yumix; Unveiled Chapter 24: First Strike

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The Original LightNovel Project Volume 02, Chapter 09: [ First Strike ] Original work, all rights reserved to the Author ‘Pili’, until we get an adaptation contract The cold breeze touched Hiroki’s skin as he stood still. He directed his gaze at Renne and the distant mountain outline. " That mountain… looks exactly the same one from my previous dreams… the same place before I saw the catastrophe. Could it really be related to this? Was that vision a warning? A glimpse into what’s about to happen?" He clenched his fists, shaking his head slightly. " No, this isn’t the time to think about something ridiculous" Meanwhile, Renne’s eyes shone as the knights positioned themselves defensively behind Seina. Their coordinated steps quietly reverberated through the forest, embodying strength and discipline. "Ah, so that’s her game…" Renne muttered with a sharp tone. She glanced back again at Hiroki, with a smirk on her lips. "You know, I really hate being interrupted. But no matter…" And with a single fluid motion, Renne raised up her hand, summoning a sword powered with glowing red mana. The pulsating energy flickered like fire, casting the eerie glow on her face. With a voice laced with hatred, she pointed the blade at Hiroki. "Let’s make this simple. Come now with me, or…" She tilted her head toward Amaya, who was still bound and trembling. "I’ll end her life right here. It's Your own choice… Join us!" A wave of unease washed over Hiroki. His body shook as he stepped forward unsteadily, "You’re… lying… You wouldn’t…" Renne tilted her head back, her face showing a clear disdain. "Wouldn't I? You’re too naive. Why then would I drag her all the way here? If you want her back, the answer lies with you." "Over my dead body!" Yoru's voice broke through the tension as she stepped closer to Hiroki, her gaze sharp. "Well that’s an option for you too," Renne replied casually, raising her sword "Though, I wouldn’t recommend this." Kenji placed his left hand on Hiroki’s shoulder, "Hiroki, don’t let her mess with your head. We’ll figure it out with Seina." Hiroki moved Kenji's hand away from his shoulder and stepped forward, his vision narrowing as anger flared within him. "Don't mess with me, there's no way I'm giving up Amaya. I’ll save her myself… without giving in to your insanity." His voice quaked with determination, and as he moved ahead, his eyes glimmered with a faint attractive golden glow. Renne’s expression shifted slightly. Her confident smirk faltered for an instant as she stared into Hiroki’s glowing eyes "Well, well… that’s new." Kenji and Yoru exchanged uneasy glances. The atmosphere around Hiroki seemed to have an unusual intensity. But before Hiroki could take another step, a sharp, blinding light erupted from Renne’s mana sword. The forest was bathed in a violent red glow. Hiroki staggered back, and with a sudden jolt of pain in his eyes, his hands instinctively went to his face. "AHHHHHHH…!" He cried out, falling to his knees. "Good boy. Stay down," Renne sneered, with a tone full of derision. She twirled the blade playfully before pointing it at Yoru, who had already taken action. Yoru sprang high forward, aiming a powerful kick at Renne’s face. "How dare you!" she shouted. Yet, before her blow could hit, Renne skillfully blocked it with her shining sword. The red mana from the blade sparked as it hit Yoru's leg, causing her to fall to the ground. "GUH—!" Yoru gasped, gripping her leg as pain shot through her. Even though the injury was throbbing, she forced herself to sit up, her determination undeterred. "Persistent, aren’t you?" Renne taunted as she moved closer towards Yoru. And with her smirk, she raised the blade again. "Leave her alone you bastard!" Kenji yelled while rushing forward with clenched fists. But Renne merely sidestepped, letting him stumble past her. "How adorable. You really think you can stop me with your fists?" Kenji turned instantly, glaring at her, but before he could even act, Renne snapped her fin