Chapter 55: Do you understand Love?
This time, it was worse. The fear that gripped Noah was overwhelming. It was the fear of everything—a fear so intense it could paralyze, make one incapable of even taking a step forward.
A coward’s fear.
But if there was one thing Noah wasn’t... it was fearful.
How could someone aiming to bring down the so-called Chosen One be someone shackled by fear?
Impossible.
Zara should’ve chosen any other emotion. Pain, despair, shame—anything. But fear? That was the wrong move.
And now, she was too close.
Noah moved suddenly, grabbing her arm tightly. Zara yelped in surprise, completely caught off guard. She hadn’t expected him to break free from her Fear command. She knew how potent it was. She knew what it meant to face that kind of terror.
His grip tightened, no room to escape. His silver eyes locked onto her void-black ones.
"Your fear was incredible... and the pain, unbearable," he said softly. "How do you live like this? With so much darkness in you? How are you not mad from it all?"
He asked, really curious about how she is managing to live with this.
Zara didn’t respond.
Her eyes suddenly went blank. Void. Completely devoid of emotion.
Goosebumps—!
Noah’s body trembled despite himself. That look—it was terrifying.
He acted fast.
"Freeze."
"Ice of Blood."
In an instant, she was encased. His blood-ice surged, sapping the air, turning it cold and suffocating. Zara’s blood begin to slowly freeze. His ice magic had improved—a lot. He stepped back, raised his hand, and summoned five deep, purple bolts of lightning—each charged with soul energy.
CRACK—!
"Arghhhh!" Zara screamed as the bolts crashed down on her.
"W-what is this?" she gasped, confusion in her voice. The pain—it wasn’t just physical. Her soul was burning.
Noah’s soul manipulation skill had reached a level he is able to imbue soul energy in his attacks. Every attack now hurt more than the body—it scorched the very essence.
But Zara wasn’t giving up. She wouldn’t lose Neko.
Neko was her light. The only thing keeping her sane. Without her... she couldn’t survive.
She really loved her. And she can’t accept to be alone again.
She wouldn’t let go.
"Let’s raise the stakes."
Her voice turned cold, merciless. Her aura shifted—chaotic and overwhelming.
Pain. Fear. Anger. Disgust. Sadness.
Every emotion surged from her like a storm, warping the air, threatening to consume reason. It was oppressive. Noah struggled to keep his focus. His emotions started to go out of his control.
Seriously?
"All this... for Neko?" he asked, frowning. Then he glanced at Alice. She was clearly conflicted, standing silently, fists clenched.
’Is she hesitating because she doesn’t want to upset Zara? Or is this something else?’
Noah turned to Neko, whose worried voice rang in his mind.
"Don’t be too hard on her, Noah. She’s kind. She really loves me. She’s never hurt me."
His brow twitched.
’Don’t hurt her? Neko, I’m the one at risk here. Who’s your master again—me or her?’
Tch.
He clicked his tongue, irritation rising. Zara was growing more excited, emotions spiraling. This was a dangerous game.
He had to end this fast.
"Truly... what a fucking bother."
Without hesitation, hundreds of ice swords formed in the sky. Then lightning javelins joined them.
All of them filled with power.
His aura exploded. He activated his aura of ruler, applying deep pressure on Zara.
Zara could barely move.
Noah turned to Alice. "End this, or she’ll need medics."
Alice’s eyes flicked to Zara—still struggling, stunned.
"How... how are you this strong?" Zara murmured, her eyes wide. She could feel it. Those attacks weren’t just ice and lightning—they’d destroy her soul.
Alice sighed.
Then, for the first time, she spoke. Her voice was serene—like a goddess delivering divine will.
"Stop."
Everything halted. Instantly.
Even Noah froze. His eyes widened.
What was that? What’s going on?
Before even he asked his system for answers—
The system pinged.
[Zara Bane’s Talent: Controller of Emotions (SSS Rank)]
[Alice Evergreen’s Talent: Voice of Command (SSS Rank – In process of evolving to EX Unique Rank)]
[Note: Alice is a Dragon. Zara is a Human-Demon Hybrid.]
Noah blinked.
Once. Twice.
What the actual fuck.
A dragon. A hybrid. More SSS ranks.
Noah cursed.
’I’m done with this school, I swear. Why does every hallway have a god-tier freak hiding in it?’
Damn it. Only EX Unique Rank are worth having now. I am gonna evolve this ice talent of mine soon.
Fuck.
He exhaled sharply, frustrated.
This wasn’t part of the story he remembered. He had reached the Chapters he didn’t read. There were too many unknowns now. Hidden characters, secrets, alliances...
He knew nothing now. Absolute dark.
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