Soul system:Return Of The SSS-Ranked Troublemaker-Chapter 57: Game Of Fate (13) Pure Violence!
Celestia, meanwhile, conjured a glowing dome of light magic, forming a shimmering defensive barrier as George rushed to Elay and the child. But it was clear—they were outnumbered, and this ambush was no joke.
"You’re gonna regret this!" George shouted, eye’s flames flaring to life
Soohyung cracked his neck, crimson eyes glowing like burning embers.
"Come on, then."
The forest erupted with chaos.
The ambush had begun—and no one was holding back.
Andrea’s suit lit up again, arcs of energy coursing through the wires along her spine. The nodes on her gloves spun rapidly as she slammed her fists together.
"Energy Bump!"
A shockwave of concentrated energy burst outward from her clenched fists. The pulse hit Celestia’s barrier like a cannon.
CRACK!
The barrier shattered, light fragments scattering into the air like glass.
"Tsk!" Celestia clenched her jaw, stumbling slightly. "She’s stronger than expected..."
Elsewhere, Callix weaved and ducked between attacks, narrowly avoiding Cid’s heavy diamond fists and Ria’s sharp, needle-like strikes.
"A couple months wouldn’t hurt..." Callix muttered, adjusting his glasses mid-fight. "Alright. Time to stop playing around."
He exhaled.
"Overcloak."
His body surged with speed, movements becoming a blur as he predicted Cid’s next swing. Callix ducked low, aiming a blow straight for Cid’s left ribs—
—But the moment his fist connected, a diamond spike burst from the same spot.
"!?" Callix’s calm expression faltered into surprise.
"You didn’t expect that, did you?" Cid grinned, stepping forward with confidence.
Callix recoiled slightly, pain flickering across his face—but he didn’t have time to recover.
From behind, Ria appeared like a shadow, her eyes gleaming. Dozens of needles had formed into a single, flexible wire. She looped it around Callix’s neck, yanking back with brutal force.
But Callix’s voice was calm.
"Overturn."
He dropped himself backward deliberately, flipping midair.
Landing on his hands, he pushed off with incredible strength—twisting his body in a sudden handstand spin.
His legs whipped outward in a powerful arc, slamming into both Cid and Ria simultaneously.
WHAM!
The two were flung back—Cid crashing into a nearby tree, bark cracking from the impact, and Ria skidding across the dirt, her needle chain snapping apart mid-flight.
Callix flipped back onto his feet, breathing a bit heavier, but steady.
"You two need better coordination," he said coolly, brushing dirt off his sleeve. "Amateurs."
As both Cid and Ria collapsed to the ground, groaning in pain, Soohyung’s crimson eyes locked with George’s.
Then, George muttered in a cold tone:
"Zone."
The moment the word left his lips, Soohyung blinked—
And suddenly, he was no longer in the forest.
A void stretched endlessly around him, a gray cemented platform beneath his feet surrounded by nothing but pure emptiness. Cold, unnatural silence blanketed the space.
"Welcome to the Zone," a voice echoed ominously, reverberating through the void.
"In this world, I hold control."
Soohyung slowly glanced around, smirking despite the shift in atmosphere.
"So, this is your ability, huh? Some kind of mental zone or illusion space?" he asked casually, like he’d done this before.
"Tch... Not bad."
George’s eyes narrowed. How the hell is he smiling at a time like this?
As George prepared to exert full control over the Zone, his vision suddenly warped—
A burst of killing intent surged through the space.
His instincts screamed.
Then he saw it.
A monstrous figure surged forward—Soohyung, but no longer human. His eyes were blazing with crimson fire, his aura thick and malevolent. His fists were clenched, radiating suffocating pressure. He wasn’t just charging—he was hunting.
"WHAT THE FUCK!!" George screamed.
His vision blurred.
And then—
Snap.
Back in the real world.
George’s body jerked violently as he collapsed backward, gasping for air like he’d been pulled out of a nightmare. Sweat poured down his face. His limbs trembled.
The rest of his team froze in shock.
"Wh-What just happened?!" Celestia exclaimed.
Callix narrowed his eyes, observing George’s pale expression. "His ability is supposed to trap others inside his mental domain... so why does he look like he’s the one who got wrecked?"
George’s eyes darted toward Soohyung. His voice cracked.
"Y-You... you’re a demon!"
He pointed with a shaking finger before suddenly passing out cold, collapsing with a dull thud.
Soohyung simply rolled his neck, cracking it with a slow, relaxed smirk.
Just then, footsteps echoed behind him.
A man stepped forward. His slick, multi-colored hair shimmered slightly in the light. He unbuttoned his stained white polo and tossed it aside, revealing lean muscle underneath.
Elay.
He cracked his neck.
"Good thing I left my kid with someone trustworthy," Elay said, stepping between George’s unconscious body and Soohyung’s slowly advancing form. "Now I can fight without holding back."
Meanwhile, Leon’s fists had already hardened into rock.
"You look younger... You sure you wanna mess with me?" he said cockily, a smirk tugging at his lips.
The nameless boy tilted his head slightly, confused.
Expressionless. Silent.
Without warning, Leon lunged forward with a sharp right hook—but just as fast, the boy calmly raised his right arm, blocking the punch with his forearm.
No reaction. Not even a twitch in his eyes.
They called it the Gyakumei Clan.
Not only were they cursed—blessed—with the reverse eyes of the gods...
But their bodies held a monstrous gift:
The Oni’s Demon Physique.
Bones said to be crafted by the Oni himself—unbreakable, unyielding, demonic.
They were not meant to bend.
They were meant to conquer.
1. Ability: Overspeed
Type: Special Type
User: Callix
Awakened: No
Description:
The user can manipulate time, but only in relation to themselves. By sacrificing segments of their own life span (years, months, or days), they gain temporary boosts in speed, strength, reflexes, and general physical stats. The more time they "burn," the stronger they become. After usage, the user’s body shows signs of aging (wrinkles, grayed hair, fatigue), which eventually revert back over a recovery period depending on how much time was spent.
Strengths:
Excellent for burst combat, assassinations, or evasive maneuvers.
High-speed combo potential with time-dilated perception.
Weaknesses:
Reckless use can shorten life span or cause temporary physical regression.
2. Ability: Domain
Type: Mental Type
User: George
Awakened: No
Description:
Upon locking eyes with a target, George transfers the opponent’s consciousness into his "Domain" — a mental landscape he controls. Inside this space, George can manipulate the environment, perceptions, and even apply mental damage or illusions. However, the domain consumes mental energy over time, and its effectiveness depends on the target’s willpower or resistance to psychic attacks.
Strengths:
Can neutralize aggressive targets without physical engagement.
Offers deep narrative potential for psychological battles.
Weaknesses:
Useless against enemies who avoid eye contact.
Loses effect against those with high willpower or mental resistance.
3. Ability: Energy Suppression
Type: Special Type
User: Andrea
Awakened: No
Description:
Andrea generates energy fields from a spinal-linked internal core. These fields can suppress gravity, crush targets in a localized zone, or repel incoming force. The more energy she stores, the stronger and wider her suppression field becomes. It can pin down enemies, slow projectiles, or even compress space in a short radius.
Strengths:
Battlefield control and area denial.
Useful for team defense or crowd control.
Weaknesses:
Core overheating if overused.
Needs time to recharge between heavy pulses.
4. Ability: Predator
Type: Mental Type
User: Soohyung
Awakened: Yes (1x)
Description:
Soohyung emits a constant aura based on his emotional state. This aura subconsciously affects everyone nearby animals flee in terror, weaker individuals freeze, and even powerful enemies feel unease, hesitation, or confusion. If Soohyung becomes emotionally unstable angry, sad, bloodthirsty the aura becomes overwhelming and can cause panic or hallucinations.
Strengths:
Passive psychological pressure on the battlefield.
Strong synergy with ambush or team-based tactics.
Weaknesses:
May affect allies if not controlled properly.
Strong-willed enemies or emotionless types like machines may be immune.
As Leon threw a desperate punch, expecting to overpower his silent opponent, he was stunned mid-swing.
What—?!
The nameless boy caught it.
With just his forearm.
There was no Aetheris. No glow. No flashy surge of power.
Just a calm, clean block.
Then came the counter—a sharp, upward strike under Leon’s ribs. A traditional Gyakumei underhand punch.
CRACK.
Leon stumbled back, breath knocked out of his lungs, clutching his side.
The boy moved into position.
A stance only few had ever seen outside the clan: wide squat, legs grounded like steel rods. His left hand was tucked low, fist tight. The right was high and tilted, ready to strike like a coiled serpent.
Leon dropped to a knee, confusion swirling in his bloodshot eyes.
What the hell...? That wasn’t even enhanced with Aetheris... So why does it hurt like hell?
Gritting his teeth, Leon forced himself up.
"I’M NOT LOSING TO SOME MUTE FREAK!!" he roared, fury exploding through his limbs.
He charged again.
Another blow.
He flew back. Again.
The nameless boy hadn’t moved from his stance. Each punch, deliberate. Each strike, precise. No wasted motion. No emotion.
Just pure, controlled violence.
Leon coughed blood, staggering to his feet once more.
His face was already swollen. Bruises blooming. Eyes wild.
He rushed again.
Another clash.
Another loss.
Again and again—he charged like a bull.
And each time, he was met by a fist that said only one thing:
You are not ready.
