SWNOVELXO Chapter 57: – Trap of the Predator, Rise of the Heralds
The air was dense as lead.
The Renegates' hideout trembled under the pressure of Hant, Nael, and Syka.Zen Kagetsune, covered in blood and cuts, stood gasping, guarding the fallen allies.
Ryan, Ethan, Ryu, Annie, Kane, Abby, and Dante slowly began to regain consciousness.Eliara's eyes still brimmed with tears.
Zen (spitting blood):"Guys... grab Eliara. Disarm the bomb… and get the hell out.I'll hold them off."
Silence was shattered by the sick sound of flesh tearing.
Zen bit his own thumb, drawing a blood seal on the floor.
🩸 Dark Contract: Absolute Predator Mode
His pupils dilated slightly — veins bulging, muscles vibrating.An ethereal glow sparked around his golden eyes.A crimson aura wrapped around him.
Now... with his Primordial Aura awakened, the Predator had reached a whole new level.
Zen:"Welcome... to my lair."
🕸️ Predator's Trap – Hunting Zone
A spectral field spread like a cursed veil, sealing off all other Primordial Auras.
Black lightning slashed the air.The auras of Dante, Nael, Syka, even Hant, were evaporated like smoke —Only Zen's aura kept growing, wilder and more absolute.
Ryan hesitated.But Zen roared:
Zen:"GO, NOW!"
Dante looked at him… and smiled.
Dante:"Then I'll fight with you, Predator."
Zen (grumbling):
"I warned you, man… this is gonna hurt."
🏃♂️ Cut – The Heroes' Escape
The young heroes dashed toward HeroCity's forest.Ethan carried Eliara in his arms, while Ryan worked on disarming the bomb.
Abby (shouting):"We've got 10 seconds!"
Ryan was sweating.
Ryan:"I need a blade!"
Ethan threw the Raijin Dagger.
Ryan examined the wires. He cut the blue. Then the white.
5 seconds.
Kane (nervous):"Do you even know what you're doing?"
Ryan:"Trust me." (his hand trembling slightly)
3 seconds.
Ryu created a shadow dome to absorb any blast.
2... 1... 0.01…
📍 CLICK.
The bomb was disarmed.
Silence.
Everyone exhaled in relief.
Abby (muttering):"Then… why do I still hear ticking?"
💥 Cut – Explosion at the Hideout
The Renegates' base exploded.
Zen and Dante were blasted backward, badly wounded.
Before the collapse consumed them… three lights ripped across the sky.
A thunderclap exploded.
Voice (deep):"That's enough."
Inavy Stormbreak, cape swirling like a storm, landed tall amid the chaos.
Kelvin Nox, eyes glowing violet, teleported beside Dante.
Darius Valtier appeared, divine light glowing under his feet.
Hant stopped. Smiling.
Hant:"At last… the great Inavy Stormbreak.Time for the real show."
He raised his hand.A portal opened in the sky…
…and from it, four monstrous silhouettes descended like fallen gods.
🌌 Arrival of the Heralds of Kairon
Kai Hayashi – Right hand of Kairon→ Manipulator of Cosmic Plasma. Former legendary hero.
Maedros – Herald of Destruction→ Wielder of Black Holes. Every strike implodes reality itself.
Arcanis – Judge of the Void→ Silent. His presence distorts time and nullifies techniques.
Ezeron – Supernova Explosion→ Meteor Summoner. Each step radiates the heat of a star.
The young heroes felt their arrival.
Abby fell to her knees.Annie lost her breath.Kane trembled, sweating.Ryu dropped, his heart pounding.Ethan couldn't breathe.Eliara vomited from the oppressive aura.
Ryan's Reversum began to vibrate — out of control.
The sky turned red and deep blue.
Ryan (murmuring):"They're not just villains… they're… entities."
⚔️ Clash of the Legends
The three veteran heroes stood side by side.
Inavy unsheathed the Blade of Chaos.
Inavy (yelling):"Bring it on, bastard!"
Kai Hayashi grinned.
Kai:"I don't want Lorien today…I want the Stormbreak."
From atop a crumbling tower, Lorien Valtier appeared, smirking.
Lorien:"Well, well…Kairon's mutts have finally come out to play."
Arcanis charged silently toward Lorien.Maedros fired a micro black hole at Darius.Ezeron, with starry eyes, locked onto Kelvin.
Ezeron:"Let's have some fun, human."
Kelvin spun his Null Katana, violet shadows pulsing in his gaze.
Kelvin:"It'll be a pleasure…to rip you in half, freak."
📍 [End of Chapter 57 – Trap of the Predator, Rise of the Heralds]