The problem did not slow down.
If anything, it became sharper. More deliberate.
In the weeks that followed the Assembly meeting, reports continued to arrive. Not scattered anymore. Not uncertain.
Consistent.
Fifteen more extractions in a single month.
Aria sat with Petra and Kaelan one evening, reviewing the latest data. The room was quiet except for the soft sound of papers shifting and occasional notes being made.
At first glance, the cases looked similar to previous ones.
But when you looked closer… something felt off.
"These are not random," Petra said finally.
Aria looked up.
"Explain."
Petra tapped lightly on the list in front of her.
"Look at the victims. Not just their strength, but their rarity."
Aria followed her line of thought.
Precognitive ability.
Time perception.
Probability sensitivity.
Energy amplification.
Each one stood out.
Not because they were the most powerful individually, but because they were uncommon.
Hard to find.
Harder to replicate.
