As Amon explored the vast and enigmatic Planet Fulgura, an unexpected event caused all his previous plans to dissipate like smoke in the wind.

“The Tower… The Tower has returned!”

It started as a simple murmur that soon almost became a shout.

Despite having spent nearly four months trapped in this place and enjoying his training, Amon felt insecure multiple times, aware that his chances of returning were low.

Without further ado, he vanished with a fleeting blink, as if sucked in by an invisible force.

Near the newly reappeared Tower, filaments of electrical energy began to intertwine in the air. They expanded and quickly condensed, forming a vibrant sphere of electricity that filled the environment with a static hum.

*ZZZZZZT!*

As if emerging from an electric dream, Amon materialized, surrounded by golden lightning that danced around him. He resembled a celestial conductor, orchestrating an orchestra of electric forces. His mere presence altered the atmosphere, generating sounds and visible marks that testified to his mastery over the element.

Crossing the threshold of the enigmatic Tower, Amon entered a realm filled with mysticism. A luminous aura welcomed him, compelling him to rapidly close and open his eyes to acclimate to the new reality.

With unshakable mental focus, he set his destination: the Tower’s second floor. Almost instantaneously, his body was transported.

‘Now is not the time for hesitation,’ thought Amon, aware of the urgency the situation demanded.

The Tower, which had disappeared for months, had unexpectedly reappeared, and any delay could drag him into an untimely interrogation. Although such a situation was more of a nuisance than a real threat, he preferred not to subject himself to it.

Until then, his solitary journey on the planet was more due to his dedication to training than the absence of other human beings. After all, the planet was immense, and it was plausible that other adventurers, like him, had come in search of improvement.

The moment his feet made contact with the cold floor of the second level, a wave of inexplicable sensations enveloped him. Almost reflexively, he blinked, and in an instant, vanished once again, as if swallowed by a mysterious electrifying force.

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“Just when Amon–”

*ZZZZZZT!*

Before Maisa could complete her sentence, an electric sound tore through the air, disrupting the tranquility of Bianca’s living room.

*Flicker-Flicker!*

Julia widened her eyes, visibly shaken. “I-Is the light being overshadowed by that?!” She could hardly believe what her eyes were seeing, a pulsating sphere of electrical energy that seemed to suck the room’s luminosity.

Barbara, also astonished, exclaimed: “What is happening?” The perplexity on her face was evident, as if reality had suddenly distorted into an unfathomable enigma.

Ariel, always the most cautious, warned: “Be on alert, it could be an enemy!” His hand was already near the weapon he carried, ready for any eventuality.

Bianca, for her part, squinted her eyes, as if trying to decipher the phenomenon. An enigmatic smile formed on her lips, but she chose to remain silent, keeping to herself any revelation she might have had.

Mabel, who was also present, stammered: “S-Should we, I think we should run?”

Meanwhile, the sphere of electrical energy continued to grow in intensity, surpassing Innate-level power. It was something manifestly beyond their capabilities…

However, the atmosphere charged with fear and insecurity began to transform. The expressions on the girls’ faces gradually changed, giving way to shock and then to pure joy. Some eyes even filled with emotional tears.

“Amon!!” The girls’ unanimous shout echoed through the room, like a chorus of relief and happiness.

Emerging from the electric sphere, Amon materialized in full splendor. He looked like an almost mythical being, surrounded by golden lightning that danced around him.

The moment his feet touched the floor of the room and he saw the girls running toward him, Amon dissipated the golden lightning that enveloped him. With a smile that radiated contentment and relief, he declared, “I’m back.”

And so, in an instant that seemed to suspend time, the room filled with indescribable joy, as if all fears and uncertainties had been swept away by a storm of positive emotions.

It was the moment everyone had been yearning for, a yearning so deep it had disturbed their sleep and appetite for the past few months. And now, the unimaginable had happened: Amon was back!

“Grandmaster…” Bianca gasped, her voice tinged with awe and reverence.

How could she not be surprised? Amon had not only returned but had also surpassed her level of power. He was no longer the ‘apprentice’ she remembered; he was something far grander.

‘I guess… I won’t be able to beat him anymore… In many ways…’ For some reason, Bianca felt a little excited.

Mabel, who had until then been the most restrained among the girls, showed visible shock upon hearing Bianca’s murmur.

Although she didn’t have as strong a bond with Amon as the others, she too felt relieved and happy about his return. But the revelation about his new status was a shock.

She might have imagined that Amon had become stronger, but reaching the rank of Grandmaster? That was beyond her wildest speculations.

Ariel, on the other hand, more reserved, was actually one of the ones most eagerly awaiting Amon’s return. Although she would never admit it, the past few months had been emotional torture for her. She felt adrift, her heart heavy with longing and uncertainty. She even cried in her room when she thought no one was looking.

Amon’s return meant much more than a simple reunion; it was a metamorphosis that redefined the relationships and expectations of everyone in the room.

“What did he have to go through to achieve such strength?” Bianca murmured, her voice laden with a complex mix of admiration and concern.

She couldn’t help but feel a pang of sadness for him. Surely, the journey to reach such a level of power had not been easy at all. He must have faced numerous challenges, obstacles, and trials to elevate himself to this level in such a short span of time.

Hearing Bianca’s introspective murmur, Mabel also lost herself in thought. ‘It’s true, what did he have to endure to achieve such greatness?’ She imagined Amon facing unimaginable adversities, perhaps even risking his life multiple times, all to reach the level of Grandmaster.

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