Ten years later:
Takashi City… the city of auras and powers.
Valen – (internal narration):
I finally moved to the city.
And here… I discovered a shocking truth:
the red energy I once saw in my father's hand…
is something known here. Not a myth.
Valen:
How much is the rent?
Landlord – Banati:
190,000 yen.
Valen:
Haaah?!
Banati (looking him up and down):
Since you… look a little homeless, I'll give you the room for 100,000.
Valen:
Perfect! Absolutely perfect!
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Types of Power in This World
Valen (thinking):
There are two kinds of power:
1. Stones:
Rare… dangerous… and anyone who gets one, their entire life changes.
2. Beco:
A strange aura that amplifies attacks.
I don't know why they called it "Beco"…
They should've just called it "Aura"…
But… that's how it is.
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While Valen browses the internet…
"A major competition to obtain the Stones."
Valen:
Perfect…
He heads out immediately.
On the way, he sees a pale-faced guy sitting against a wall.
Valen:
Hey… you look exhausted. You alright?
The young man – Rento (coldly):
Get away from me, you piece of scrap.
The word "scrap"
hits Valen's heart…
awakening his most painful memory.
His fist tightens…
his eyes ignite.
Suddenly—
A woman appears between them at terrifying speed.
Barinta:
Have you two learned to control your Beco?
This is not your time.
If you want to fight… lift your heads.
They look up.
A massive helicopter descends.
Barinta:
The CEO of the Neuros Organization has announced a competition.
The winner gets three Stones… and joins the organization.
Valen – (internally):
I was about to smash this idiot…
but her presence was so strong my tongue froze.
He turns to Rento.
Valen:
Let's compete for the Stones…
and then I'll show you who the "scrap" really is.
Rento (with arrogance):
I don't care about the Stones…
and I don't care about you.
Be grateful you even met me.