The following morning's sun brought no warmth to the Empire of Troy; a dark cloud of grief and blind rage hung over it after the arrival of the body of the holy hero Aegon Togyan. A profound sorrow also gripped Arya Stark, the leader of the holy heroes, whose fury had created a destructive and terrifying aura bordering on madness. Within the halls of the Academy, the only topic of conversation was the "Terror of Kings," the leader of the Aramagon organization, whose identity remained a mystery, and the existential threat that now loomed over all nine continents. A wave of panic swept across the western borders of the Empire of Troy as news of Aegon Togyan's fall spread. The independent Empire of Troy was in mourning, consumed by rage, but the most significant repercussions of this upheaval were felt immediately in its neighbor, the Kingdom of Union.
In the heart of Union, specifically within the halls of the legendary Tankio Academy, an unprecedented tension prevailed. The fall of a hero of Aegon's stature meant that the Aramagon Diablos organization now threatened everyone without exception. To counter this impending danger, the Academy's administration, in alliance with the kingdom's rulers, issued an emergency decree: to send selected members from the nine Tankio Academy teams on an intensive training journey to break the limits of their power and restore the magical balance bestowed upon them by the Ten Gods under the leadership of Zusen. If this system were to be disrupted, a massive storm of transformations would erupt. Who would unite with whom? Who would betray whom?
Two members from each team were chosen to embark on this special training journey.
Special Team: Emilia Rose and Kono Takahashi.
Team 1: Castle Ko and Hana Sato
Team 2: Vitzel Rusuke and Amania Nomizuku
Team 3: Isami Watanabe and Bill Sadok
Team 4: Rena Desi and Sam Hokamo
Team 5: Hakuba Node and Yuri Kamda
Team 6: Taijo Tokabe and Aiden Hosaki
Team 7: Lisha Sukai and Fanyori Sotase
Team 8: Makinami Makimach and Mari Illustrious
Team 9: Ivan Muto and Naofumi Hansaki.
Naga Satoshi, the lieutenant of Team 1, was chosen to supervise this training trip along with Team 2's captain, Rindo Mutsu.
Rindo Mutsu speaks: You all know what happened. The death of a sacred hero is extraordinary.
Emilia Rose says: Captain, who killed the sacred hero?! Nagi: We don't have enough information about them. They're incredibly strong, and most of you have faced them before.
Rindo stands beside Ivan and says: Prepare yourselves well. You're going to undergo very intense training. (She places her hand on Ivan's head.)
Everyone sets off towards their first destination, the Kanekiro Hot Mountains, where dormant volcanoes and a lake exist that heals and enhances one's magic.
After a short walk, everyone arrives at their destination, amazed by the mountains' beauty.
Mari, a member of the Eighth Division, says: It's truly a magnificent place.
Naofumi Hansaki is talking to Ivan, saying: Ivan, my friend, what do you think? It's a place that lives up to its name. It reminds me of the lake where you and I train.
At that moment, Hana Sato speaks to them with an icy, chilling presence and says: It's a beautiful place.
Naofumi: What's with this strange feeling? What aura does she have? The Sato family is terrifying. She also has a brother, Lucas Sato, who is the commander of the kingdom's army and is considered a holy hero. Ivan looked at her with his usual coldness, but strangely, a mysterious voice inside him said, "So, you've found your heir, Michael, and you too, Gabriel."
Hannah returned Ivan's gaze, and a voice inside her said, "Lucifer has found a vessel, then."
Then she advanced, knowing that Ivan was from the Moto clan and possessed immense power. She also didn't want to jeopardize her carefully crafted plans in the search for the Ice Dragon, Coldrick. The scene shifts to the mysterious, icy continent where we see Coldrick, the Ice Dragon, frozen solid in a powerful, almost mythical display.
The training began rigorously in the volcanic mountains. We witnessed glimpses of each member's skills in a magnificent display. The most prominent was Kono Takahashi, who led the way with his water-black wolf spirit. Meanwhile, Emilia soared with her distinctive eagle, while Castle Ko shone brilliantly, using his spear as a flying staff to navigate the falling volcanic rocks. Finally, Ivan made a spectacular leap, and the Phoenix Shura appeared, soaring with him. Rindo, impressed, remarked, "Your choice of him is excellent, Yahiko."