"Duly noted."
While all this was happening, the rest of the students were completely unaware of the danger lurking just beyond their sight.
The Voidstrider glided smoothly through space, weaving past glowing nebulae and distant planets. It was peaceful—too peaceful.
Then it happened.
BOOM!
The entire ship trembled as explosions erupted along its hull. Alarms blared. Lights flickered. Students who had been admiring the view were thrown off balance, their awe turning to panic in an instant.
From the darkness of space, enemy ships emerged, moving fast—too fast.
The attackers boarded in seconds, their forms shifting as they stepped onto the ship. They looked human. Dressed like mercenaries, nothing unusual at first glance. But beneath the disguises, they were something else entirely.
Abyssborn.
They had hidden their true forms, blending in to avoid bringing the wrath of the Origin Academy onto their entire species. But their intent was clear.
This wasn't just an ambush.
