A deep, resonant voice echoed through the vast chambers where 123 newly selected students waited, their hearts pounding with anticipation:
“Tier 1 Leagues and Selected Members:195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoGqNlSd2Zt
Umbra (Shades): 13 members195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKs1xW2MkFL
Masters of shadow ops, stealth, infiltration, and silent assassination.Pyronox (Flares): 29 members195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡg4NHRtY7vy
Experts in aggressive strike tactics, explosions, and high-impact assaults.Astrynox (Pulses): 21 members195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTgzatTx0bV
Coordinators of battlefield rhythm, communications, and precision tactics.Virelios (Sigils): 26 members195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgLH8wmjZNF
Specialists in arcane codes, enchantments, containment, and control.Caelthorn (Ripples): 34 members195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZUlFCH8aR8
Dominators of naval and aerial warfare, rapid mobility, and disruption tactics.”
The voice faded into silence, and the dim lights flickered on.
The Heads Address Their Leagues
One by one, the heads of each League appeared on large screens.
Umbra’s Head Speaks
The final screen flickered to life, revealing a stern man with sharp eyes — Takashi Kurogane, father of Sayaka and Raiden.
His voice was calm but carried an undeniable authority:
“Welcome, rookies. I am Takashi Kurogane, head of Umbra.195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9iywb2P4nB
Rules of Umbra:
You will adopt nicknames — real names are forbidden.
No revelations of who you are, what you are, or where you come from.
If you are found out, you will be eliminated instantly.
You will spend your rookie year with the Glooms — your seniors and mentors. For two years total, you will train as Shades.195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Zlu0jWG4e
Missions, combat lessons, military training... sometimes punishments.Survive this first year, and maybe next year I will meet you in person. Until then, goodbye, rookies.”
The room fell into stunned silence.
Thoughts of the 13 Shades
Luce:195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHPcVoSRfOr
“Nicknames only? Sounds like a clean slate. I can work with that.”
Sayaka:195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGY0gZOXQyh
“Masks on, identity hidden. Perfect. No distractions.”
Raiden:195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡV3KZwuXPQD
“Father’s voice is colder than ever... no room for weakness.”
Ishaan: (whispering)195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡG7EIku316S
“Instant elimination? Great, just great.”
Veer:195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNbZnMs46BB
“Nickname? ‘Prince of Charm’ sounds perfect. No? Okay, ‘Flirtatious Disaster.’ Yeah, that fits.”
Avni:195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4y8AsCHfnl
“Two years under the Glooms. No rest, no mercy.”
Lev:195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYN2BvApO6z
“This is survival, nothing else matters.”
Erik:195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWfSGt7a0Zm
“Silent kills, no glory, just shadows and whispers.”
Dev:195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsxkfsix3z1
“Rookie today, legend tomorrow.”
Saira:195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE9wtplIkHQ
“Speak less, move faster, survive longer.”
Vance Reznov:195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFXpGXgRpdw
“I have lost to many things just to come here”
Sol Ardent:195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrLoarNrNel
“Finally, I did it”
Elior Drayce:195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVd1MQZ3M1v
“This is the crucible. Only the sharp survive.”
Takashi’s Final Words Over the Earpiece
“Last cycle, only two rookies made it into Umbra as Shades — one died in the second year.195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiQcw0NvOxS
This time, thirteen. Let’s see who survives.195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7kkRZw1IvJ
Goodbye, rookies.”
The Drop
Without warning, the thirteen were shoved toward the open rear ramp of a hovering aircraft.
Ishaan, ever dramatic, pushed the officer beside him and screamed at the top of his lungs:
“WAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!”
Veer chuckled, “I swear, this guy’s screams will echo in Umbra for decades.”
Others in Ravenfall who heard it laughed quietly — they knew that unmistakable yell.
Sol: “Oh my god… that scream again. I’ve heard that before.”.
On the Ground
Their blindfolds removed, the thirteen looked around to see Ravenfall members also Vance, Sol, and Elior waiting.
Ishaan hugged the officer he’d pushed, who grumbled in mock anger and started chasing after him, laughter echoing.
Arrival of the Glooms
Suddenly, another helicopter bearing the Umbra logo landed nearby.
Seventeen Umbra Glooms, the seasoned seniors.
The rookies were greeted with light teasing:
Gloom: “Hey babies, ready to grow up fast?”
One by one, ropes were thrown down, and the rookies climbed aboard the helicopter.
Inside the Chopper
The cabin was tense but buzzing with anticipation.
Veer whispered to Ishaan:195Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKCEIqzPG3o
“Why push us out of one aircraft, then pull us into another? Mixed signals much?”
Ishaan shrugged, “Maybe an author’s mistake... or just Umbra’s twisted way of saying ‘Welcome to hell.’”
The rookies chuckled softly.
The Mission Awaits
Thirty Umbra members sat in silence — the thirteen rookies and seventeen Glooms.
The helicopter roared to life, and the Shadows of Umbra began their next chapter: a mission that would test every skill, every instinct.
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and then Add to home screen.