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Chapter 9 - Chapter 9: Unexpected Awakenings

Three months had passed since that intense meeting with Sofía and Manuel. Two months ago, after thinking it through, they decided to fully commit to the training. They didn't have solid proof that what Diego said was true, but there was no harm in preparing—especially after Rodrigo, now a multimillionaire thanks to his sharp financial moves, offered them the equivalent of ten years of Manuel's salary. One less burden to carry.

From that moment on, their daily lives changed completely. Every day was dedicated to strengthening body, mind, and spirit.

Manuel didn't stand out in combat. It just wasn't his strength, and that became clear early on. But soon, a different talent emerged—one just as valuable. He had a gift for planning, management, and logistics. His strategic thinking allowed him to organize resources and people with remarkable precision. He wasn't a warrior, but he was becoming the mind behind the operation.

Sofía, on the other hand, was a completely different story.From the very first training session, she showed a natural aptitude for fighting—one that rivaled even Diego and Matías. Her determination, her competitive nature, and her adaptability made her shine. It was clear: if she kept training at this pace, she would soon become one of the group's strongest warriors.

But the ones who truly shocked everyone were Rodrigo and Milena.Diego's parents, who had started this journey simply out of love for their son, had awakened powers that placed them on par with the greatest fighters from Diego's previous life.

Rodrigo was the first.He awakened a power connected to light. His body began to radiate a warm, vibrant energy that sharpened all his senses. His very presence inspired others, emanating a natural aura of leadership and courage that burned like a steady flame. With that power, Rodrigo's potential soared beyond what anyone expected.

Then came Milena.Her power was tied to darkness, yet it wasn't evil. It was something deeper—similar to Diego's own darkness, but different in nature. Her ability allowed her to completely erase her presence, making her invisible to all senses. She would only appear when she chose to strike. But the most terrifying part was her killer presence—an energy that, when unleashed, froze her opponents in place for a few seconds.A silent, invisible assassin.A devastating force.

Diego knew immediately: her power would be key for ambushes, infiltration, and surprise attacks.

His mother had become a lethal ghost.

The future was still uncertain.But the present… the present showed them they were becoming more prepared with each passing day.

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