The hum of the bustling airport in Seoul was suddenly pierced by the flashing of camera lights, as news stations covered the arrival of a foreign visitor. Valentin Roux, the leader of the notorious Etoile Sanglante guild, stepped onto Korean soil, his sharp gaze scanning the crowd as he moved with the air of a man accustomed to command. His hybrid psychic abilities were well known among the higher echelons of the Awakener community, but this would be his first time in Korea, and there was much speculation about his intentions.
As the news spread quickly, it reached the ears of two individuals who were always on alert—Christoff Erickson, the leader of the Celestial Order, and Naiomi Sasaki, his vice leader.
"I've been expecting him to make a move," Christoff said, his voice steady and commanding as always. His sharp eyes focused on the news broadcast. "Valentin Roux. A hybrid psychic... highly dangerous."
Naiomi, standing beside him, nodded with a grave expression. "His mind is unpredictable. He could be here for any number of reasons—alliances, power plays, or something far more sinister. Etoile Sanglante is not a guild to be underestimated. They've built their name through manipulation and cruelty."
Christoff's gaze darkened as he observed Valentin's arrival. "Exactly. And his arrival in Korea might not be a coincidence. It's likely connected to the shifting power dynamics here."
Meanwhile, far away in the underworld of the Dark Triad, Ried Stone, the leader of the Black Guild, was already aware of Valentin's presence. Sitting in a dimly lit room with his fellow members, he tapped his fingers against the table, his eyes narrowing in thought.
"We'll move now," Ried announced in his usual cold tone. "Everyone, gather. We've waited long enough."
Kim Hwan, still processing the news of Valentin's arrival, raised an eyebrow. "Why are we moving now?"
Ried looked up sharply, his eyes glowing with restrained fury. "You'll know soon enough."
The atmosphere in the room thickened with anticipation. Dao and Yao, the two assassins of the Dark Triad, exchanged looks, their excitement palpable.
"We're gonna make this fun, right?" Dao asked, a sly grin spreading across his face. "I'm itching for some action."
Yao, ever the quiet one, smirked. "Same here. Time to get our hands dirty."
Ried's gaze sharpened, focusing on each member of his team. "This isn't just about action. Valentin Roux is a threat. A corrupt hunter, just like us. He hides behind that clean image of his, but deep down, he's just as twisted. You'll see soon enough."
The words hung in the air, and there was a moment of tense silence. Kim Hwan, his gaze fixed on the leader, grinned. "Finally, something interesting."
Back with Christoff and Naiomi, the two members of the Celestial Order continued to watch the unfolding drama.
"You can feel it, can't you?" Naiomi remarked, her sharp instincts sensing the ripples of tension that Valentin's arrival was already creating. "The balance is shifting. But I don't think he's here just for show. He's after something."
Christoff remained still, his mind working through the possibilities. "Perhaps he's already made his move. We'll have to see how things unfold. For now, we stay vigilant. But mark my words—Valentin Roux won't be easy to deal with."
To be continue...