"In the center of Ozrin City"
A bustling street, full of cars, very busy, crowded with people. A person appears and addresses the people: "Power! If you seek it, you will obtain it through us! Enhancing your abilities, reaching the advanced levels possessed only by the elite of «Ozrin». Register your name with us, 'FOP.' I am the sales representative, Mark. We will only accept the first group of five people."
People start to gather around Mark, and Mark selects some of them to complete the required number.
"Teo is waiting in the traffic jam, riding a motorcycle."
Teo: "Damn those fools. Everyone is chasing power these days. I'll be late for the customer like this."
Teo rides beside Mark, staring at him, and their eyes meet. Mark smiles a mocking smile.
Mark addresses the crowd: "Alright, alright, we have gathered the required number. Now, please clear the way so we don't cause any problems."
The people disperse, and the road returns to normal.
Teo turns his bike onto a side street, his mind wandering with thoughts (Power? What foolishness... People think they can gain power just through some unknown organizations. Power comes with many consequences. Possessing power doesn't mean their lives will improve... I pity these people.)
Teo parks his bike next to a house, takes a pizza box from the bike's bag, and rings the bell. ... After a few seconds, he rings the bell again, and a half-drunken man answers.
Man: "St-stop this nonsense!"
The man opens the door: "Who are you?"
Teo: "Pizza delivery guy. Did I get the wrong address?"
The man points to a table near the door: "Put the damn pizza here, I'll get your money."
Teo puts the box on the table and looks inside the house, finding it messy and full of empty beer bottles.
Teo (What a mess.)
Teo picks up a book from the floor (Children's stories? It smells like beer.)
He closes the book and places it next to the pizza box.
A child with a glowing blue body appears in front of Teo: "Did you make Dad angry? Why?"
Teo: "W-what do you mean ? Did I make your dad angry? (This boy isn't normal.)"
The blue aura around the boy intensifies.
Teo (This feeling... No, I need to calm him down.)
The man shouts: "Magni! Stop this, boy!"
The boy's aura calms down as he steps back: "Sorry, Father."
The boy disappears into the darkness of a corner of the house.
Man: "Forgive him, he just wants to protect us... like how i tried...."
He hands the money to Teo.
Teo bows to the man: "I wish you a happy life with your son, sir."
The man smiles: "You seem like a good young man, keep the change."
"The man closes the door forcefully."
Teo (That boy... He was a manifestation of the old man's aura... He has immense power to maintain the child's form. It seemed like he had self-awareness. It seems tragic, but sometimes it's best to leave things as they are to avoid problems.)
Teo puts on his helmet, gets on the bike, and heads back to the restaurant.
"In The Pizza Restaurant"
Teo enters the restaurant and is greeted by a girl working with him.
Teo: "...Hello... Emma."
Emma: "Teo?! You took your order before me and arrived at the same time. Could it be that you were delibera—"
Teo interrupts her: "Stop making up stories. I got stuck in the nonsense of that group called 'AOD.'"
Emma: "Do you mean 'FOP'?"
Teo: "Whatever, they're very annoying."
Emma: "Despite that, they have made many miracles. Increasing power to a supreme level is difficult these days."
Teo: "What's the point of increasing it anyway? In the end, we live our normal lives without relying on our powers."
Emma: "It's like having a good appearance. The more power and abilities you have, the higher your chances of achieving a higher status in society."
Teo: "That's natural... I mean, it should—"
Emma interrupts him: "Don't you think you're contradicting yourself?"
Teo: "...Yes, whatever... I'm leaving now."
Teo (I don't know why I feel this way... A kind of resentment. Could it be that I was annoyed by Emma's words? She was right, after all, but... I guess I just need some rest.)
Teo enters the manager's office and finds him sitting at his desk.
Teo: "H-hello, Mr.Berus."
Berus : "Please, have a seat. Do you need anything?"
Teo continues speaking without sitting: "I just wanted to finish my day early."
Berus : "You seem lucky. We already have an advertising segment with that popular young man called «Alex Rowan» so we will close early today."
Teo : "I'm happy with the restaurant's recent achievements. I wish you continued success."
Berus : "You can leave now, Teo. Take care."
Teo bows, then leaves the office (Now I'll change my clothes.)
After Teo leaves the changing room, he heads to the exit, and Emma calls him. Emma: "Teo! Are you busy?"
Teo: "Not really. Do you need something?"
Emma: "Let's take a walk. My way is the same as yours."
Teo (I really want to be alone): "Okay, fine."
"Teo and Emma walk side by side on a quiet street with no one else around. A few minutes pass after leaving the restaurant."
Teo breaks the silence: "So, why didn't you stay for the advertising segment?"
Emma: "Well, why didn't you stay?"
Teo: "My ability doesn't suit them. As you know, they're looking for demonstrations."
Emma brings her fingers together, then pulls them apart, creating a thin thread: "Well, I have the same reason as you. The most I can do is make light threads, sometimes useful for sewing clothes, even light wounds."
Teo: "Hmm, it would have been better if you worked in a surgery clinic."
Emma laughs lightly: "That's impossible, I can't stand the sight of blood....I guess."
Teo (What news): "I see."
Emma: "What about you? as i remember your ability was....something...interesting , right ?"
Teo is silent for a moment, then replies: "I have the power to destroy the world."
Emma laughs, mocking Teo: "Stop joking. I think i know your ability very we---"
Emma suddenly feels a tremendous pressure shaking her from head to toe.
She turns slowly, trembling with fear: "T-Teo...W-what was that?"
A huge red aura surrounds Teo, lighting his eyes red, and the ground begins to crack around them. Emma falls, covering her face with her hands, screaming at the top of her voice.
Teo extends his hand to her: "Are you okay?" Emma slowly removes her hands from her face and looks around, finding the ground intact without a scratch.
Emma: "W-what was that just now?"
Teo helps her up: "Its effect lasts only a few seconds, then everything returns to normal. Anyway, we've reached your house. Mine is still a bit far from here. See you later."
Teo continues walking, leaving Emma behind, trying to compose herself and process what happened.
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