The Crisis World XX

Chap. 13: Join Black Rain

Following the advice of Cecilia, I am finally officially part of an organization called 'Black Rain' known by this person named Murasaki Oita-san. I don't know what's going to happen in the future, but I'm sure it's not good.

From what I know, this organization aims to eradicate the monsters in the Kyoto area and its surroundings. After joining, their leader—Murasaki Oita-san gave me some explanation about this world I just entered. One of them is Exception.

"We are called Exception."

"Exception?"

"People who have more power than normal humans, for normal people, our existence is indeed rarely known so it is natural for you to never hear about us. After all, ordinary people regard us as mere myths or rumors."

"Hmm .. I've heard things like that. But I didn't think you guys really existed."

"Yes, that's the mystery of the world."

It is truly a mysterious world. He said humans have explored all places on the earth, but the proof is that they still have not met people like this. I smiled and went back to chatting with Murasaki-san.

"So, is Exception really that strong?"

"If compared to ordinary humans, Exception was much stronger than them. And they have some kind that I'm going to explain right now."

"All right."

"As you know, the human brain has a limiter that is created as a barrier so that the body like muscles and so on does not work excessively and damage itself."

"Like a natural barrier in the human subconscious?" my guess.

Murasaki-san nodded. "But the Exception are some people who managed to increase, pass, and even damage the limiter in their brain so that it has powers that are beyond reason. And thanks to that, they have some unique abilities based on themselves and their personalities."

"So, because of the uniqueness that each Exception has, they have different abilities?"

"Although they can be said to be different, but their abilities can be reduced to five different types."

At the core of his explanation, the Elemental was someone who possessed a power related to nature and could manipulate it. Examples are fire, water, earth, electricity, and wind. But there are some elements that have a higher level, for example darkness and light. Some elements can also evolve to higher, for example, water into ice, fire into lava.

And the second was Physical Strength, the person who had the ability to strengthen the body. Not only strengthen, they can also change the body to be faster, lighter, or heavier. Physical Strength can also force its user to reach the limits of his body's abilities.

Next there was Transformation, its user could create objects using its aura. Objects that can be made are also flexible, can be hard or soft, can be solid, liquid, or gas, and can also be used to defend or attack. The power of the objects created by the Transformation user completely depends on how powerful the aura of the user is.

Fourth there is Mind Power, which is the controlling force of gravity using the mind, arguably telekinesis. They can move, lift, or move objects using the mind. Mind Power abilities also have several more types that are already known are ESPers and illusion creators.

And the last one was Unique Skill, a different Skill that every Exception possessed. This Unique Skill could be combined with other types of Exception or it could even be completely unrelated, depending on the Exception itself. This Unique Skill was within all of the Exception, but not all of them could bring out its abilities.

After hearing the long explanation from Murasaki-san. I so think of something, I can create a sword through the aura that I put out—more precisely borrow from Cecilia, anyway. It is very likely that I am a Transformation.

"By the way, have you been able to bring out the aura that's inside your body, right?" ask Murasaki-san.

"Yes. It seems to have been."

"Can you show me that?"

I then focused on bringing out the aura throughout my body, as Cecilia had taught me. Slowly, drain it from my head and spread it throughout the body.

Fyuush…

After a few seconds, a transparent green aura could be seen surrounding my entire body.

"Lookin?" my many.

"really. Now try to get that aura into your palm."

I then concentrated the entire aura scattered around my body towards the palm of my hand. After successfully doing so, Murasaki-san then stood up from her seat and stretched out her hand.

"Shake my hand."

Degh's…

After shaking his hand, I felt an unusual aura within my body. A very different aura to the one I had flowed into my body and created a shock that made me feel like I was being electrocuted.

Bzztt…

Then suddenly came out a few electric sparks all over my right hand. Other than at the beginning, this free-dancing electric spark did not inflict pain on my body.

"What's this?"

"That's your power, you're an Elemental with an electric type."

"Electricity?"

We finished shaking hands and along with that, the electric spark that was in my hand also disappeared. But there was still something stuck in my mind, wasn't I a Transformation for being able to create a sword with aura? But why can I also remove electricity?

While I was being confused like that, Cecilia then entered my mind and answered my question.

"What you put out earlier is my aura. When you use my aura you are a Transformation, but when using your own aura you are an Elemental."

That's how the explanation seems. It does make sense but it seems like this is a rare thing, so for now I will keep it a secret from him first.

"Congratulations, you've officially become an Exception by now. What was? Aren't you happy? Your face looks like a confused person?"

"A-Ah .. no. I'm happy, really. But I'm just confused, how can you do that?"

"If it's about that, it's the power of my Unique Skill, Knowing. I can increase one's limiter in order to become an Exception, even if only a few people can raise my strength. And of course there are still some other beneficial abilities from this Unique Skill of mine."

So his abilities aren't just that, are they? Of course, he was a strong person and was also vigilant. He did not carelessly talk about his abilities.

"I understand."

"By the way, Iraya-kun. Can you wait here a minute? There's someone I want to meet."

"All right."

He then went out of this room somewhere and I was told to wait for him here. It turned out that the person was not as bad and terrible as I thought, although the aura he had was indeed truly intimidating.

I also realized that Cecilia had not been talking too much. My head felt very quiet from earlier and I called out to him.

"Oi, Cecilia."

"What's wrong?"

"Tumben you shut up, did I make a mistake?"

"No, I think it's all quite right. And I'm lucky this thing went pretty well."

"So, is this all in line with your plan? Join him and awaken my new power," I asked.

"Accepting her offer I had planned to meet her from the beginning, but I didn't expect that you would get your own new skills. That was beyond my expectations."

"Yes, I thought I was a Transformation. But it turns out it's all yours and the Electric Elemental is my true power."

"Yes, I'm a little surprised too."

Ccleks…

"He's back" said Cecilia.

Cecilia realized that Murasaki-san had returned so we cut off our conversation so as not to get caught. The one who entered the room was indeed Murasaki-san, but there was someone else who was with her this time.

"Murasaki-san, she is …."

"This man will be your partner as long as you join here."

The person who came along with Murasaki-san was indeed no stranger to me. The height of the man was on par with my shoulders, his hair was long with a blond color that decomposed straight down to his back, his face was white and his eyes were sharp. No doubt, she was the girl who slaughtered the monster that night.

"… You?"

He seemed confused by where I was here and I didn't know what to say either. Suddenly Murasaki-san just put us together.

"It's nice to meet you .., I guess."

"Why is he here?"

"He changed his mind and finally joined us here" explained Murasaki-san.

But he ignored my greetings and instead spoke to Murasaki-san. Hah ... It seems like he is the type of person who is difficult to get close to new people. How do I get along with him.

"And you take it?" ask the girl to Murasaki-san.

"of course! This is a good opportunity for us because we also still lack people here. And you can test it yourself, you'll be surprised by it."

"Shocked?"

The girl looked at me with a sharp look. Her green iris looked straight at my eyes and the gaze she gave was really intimidating to someone like me, even though she looked weaker than me.

"Can I test it?"

"Do as you please and see the results for yourself."

I couldn't follow their conversation because I didn't know what was being talked about. The girl seemed to want to test my abilities and after glancing at me for a while, she then walked out of the room.

I, who was confused by his behavior, was only told by Murasaki-san to follow him.

"Mmm ... follow him where, huh?"

"You'll know later."

Although I still did not know where to follow him, but in the end I still followed him out of this room. And before I left, Murasaki-san had a chance to talk to me about something.

"We'll talk about the company later, okay?"

Company, yes. Something's dragging me to this side of the world. I'll make sure I can pass this test and get revenge on the man who hurt my mother. That's certain.

**

I followed the girl from behind. During the trip he had never spoken a word to me. Is he really going to be my partner? But after that, we arrived at a hill behind on the outskirts of Kyoto that was not far from the cafe.

We both entered the hill area and continued to go deeper. When we went deeper, we stopped at an empty land in the middle of a thick tree like it was designed to be used as a place of battle.

The girl then turned her body and finally spoke to me.

"I'll test you, if you make it through this, you I admit deserve to be my partner" he said briefly.

"Well ... What kind of exam is it?"

"That's easy. If you manage to dodge one of my attacks, you I assume pass."

"Just one strike, right? Alright!"

"Then I start."

"Please."

I put up the horses and prepared if only he would attack me. When it comes to fighting empty-handed, I don't think I'll lose to him.

Swuush…

It's been a while I've been waiting, but nothing's happened. The girl also did not look like she was going to fight because of her relaxed position with both hands inside the Hoodie pocket.

For too long, I loosened my horses and spoke to them.

"Ano .. are you really going—"

Bugh…

"W-what's that?"

Suddenly a punch was like landing right on my cheek. It surprised me a little and lost my balance, even though I didn't fall.

Baagh…

The invisible attack came back at me, this time twice and made me slightly wobbly, but still able to stand. I looked towards the girl, she still had not moved from her place. Where did the attack come from.

"Where was your confidence?" he said he underestimated me.

He mocked. But I didn't have time to respond because I was busy protecting my head from that invisible attack.

Bugh…

"Curtain!"

But the attack came back at me, this time pointing at my stomach and making me step back while holding onto it. It can't be allowed, I don't know the direction of the attack because I can't see it. I can't even smell or hear his voice, it's too cheating for a test.

I then glanced at him and realized he looked unprepared. If this invisible attack comes from him, it means I just attack him and the attack will stop.

Bzz.. Swuush…

"Hn …?"

I focused the aura in my hand and moved quickly to dart towards him. Attacks toward the locomotion that makes it temporarily immobile. But unfortunately, things didn't go according to my plan.

Tep…

When I got close to her, the girl precisely dodged my attack with a slight sideways movement.

"Eh?"

Brugh…

When I passed him and did not hit anything, he immediately grabbed my foot and at the same time pushed my back. Exactly what he did that night when I also tried to attack him.

This girl is very strong. Though I had already accelerated my movements with aura but he could still avoid me in the same way. Just as I was trying to get up and retreat, Cecilia suddenly suggested something to me.

"Raya, this is the only way to pass this exam. Try pouring your aura on the eye area."

Also true! It can be used at this time. Why didn't I think about it. The girl then spoke to me and it seemed like I was going to fail this exam.

"Sadly, it looks like you failed this exam. Though I was a little hoping for you and—"

"Wait a minute!"

"Hnm?"

I interrupted his words. After this I will not fail, I must make sure that he will listen to me and let me take this test once again.

"Give me one more chance!"

"But you've failed, there's nothing you need to prove anymore."

"Attack me once again, with an attack that could kill me!" kata assured him.

The silence happened shortly after I spoke like that. He seemed a little interested in my words and the girl started talking again.

"The word 'kill', you can't say it carelessly. Are you sure about that?"

"Yes, very sure! I have to pass this exam "

"Hah .. then be prepared."

Yosh! I managed to convince him. I then jumped backwards to widen the distance while simultaneously draining my aura into the eye area. And when I do, I can see something I didn't expect before.

"How's it?" ask Cecilia.

"Hehe .. You must be kidding."

Swuush…

"Here we go!"

The attack then came, when the attack had been beside my ear, I let out a faint smile then pulled my head slightly back which for the first time managed to dodge his invisible attack.

"How's it?!"

That one strike I managed to avoid and of course I will pass the test. I smiled broadly and waited for how the girl would react when I managed to dodge her attack.

A few moments passed, but he did not react to anything and just looked at me with an expressionless face like he was lazy to meet me. And without saying a word, the girl turned around and intended to leave here.

"Oi! What about the test?! I graduated, right?" my many.

The girl seemed ordinary when I passed the test. But even so, he stopped his steps and started talking about the attack just now.

"So .. Did you see it?"

"Y-Yes, that's it."

"So that's what's special about you. By the way, my name is Ririsaka Herlin, you can call me Herlin."

"Eh? Tu—"

"Today is enough to get here, tomorrow morning we will meet at the Haiiro Cafe to discuss the future."

"Let's wait a minute!"

"Oh yes one more …"

"Hn?"

"… May we be familiar, Iraya."

And after saying that word, he left here. There was nothing I could do anymore to hold him back and in the end I let him go, but for sure I passed this exam and will meet him again tomorrow at the same Cafe.

"Did he really want to be your partner?" ask Cecilia.

"Okay, I don't know either."

And that way, my exam went pretty smoothly and I have officially become a member of Black Rain as well as a partner of the girl named Ririsaka Herlin.

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