Dimension System: SSS Rank Talent Awakening

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Despite Althea and Dabi's insistence, the council remained divided.

Some argued for immediate action, while others pushed for caution, fearing the risk of overextending the city's defenses.

"I understand the need for caution," Althea said, addressing the room with authority.

"But we can't ignore the fact that every delay gives our enemies more time to prepare. These rifts aren't going to stop on their own."

A councilwoman rose, her expression troubled. "And what if this is exactly what they want? What if sending a team into their domain is a trap?"

"Then it's a risk we'll have to take," Dabi said, his voice resolute. "We're already playing their game by waiting. At least this way, we have a chance to turn the tide."

As the debate raged on, Althea's lieutenant entered the room, his face pale and his demeanor urgent.

He handed her a sealed envelope, whispering something that made her eyes narrow.

She opened the letter and scanned its contents, her expression hardening with every word. When she looked up, her gaze was sharp as a blade.

"I hate to interrupt," she said, her voice cutting through the noise. "But I've just received evidence that suggests some of the rifts may have been triggered intentionally."

The room fell silent, the weight of her words hanging heavily in the air.

"What are you saying?" an elder asked, his tone wary.
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"I'm saying there's a possibility that someone within this city is working against us," Althea said. "And if that's true, we're dealing with more than just an external threat."

Before the council could respond, a low rumble shook the chamber. Dust rained from the ceiling as the ground trembled beneath them.

"What now?" Dabi muttered, his instincts kicking in.

A guard burst into the room, his face pale. "A new rift has opened near the city walls," he said, his voice trembling. "It's... it's massive."

Dabi and the others didn't wait for further explanation. They rushed out of the chamber, heading toward the source of the disturbance.

When they reached the walls, the sight that greeted them was both awe inspiring and terrifying.

The rift towered over the city, its swirling energy casting an eerie glow that bathed everything in shades of purple and black.

From within, an army of creatures poured forth, their forms more grotesque and menacing than anything they'd seen before.

Althea quickly took command, rallying the city guards and issuing orders.

"Form defensive lines! Archers, focus on the smaller creatures! Mages, prepare barrier spells! We can't let them breach the walls!"

Dabi turned to Loira, Zen, and Jeni. "We need to buy time for the city's defenses to hold. Zen, Jeni, you're with me. Loira, see if you can figure out a way to stabilize that rift or at least slow it down."

Loira nodded, already preparing her spells. "Be careful," she said, her voice tinged with worry.

Dabi gave her a faint smile. "You know me. I'm always careful."

"No your not. Loira replied."

The battlefield erupted into chaos as the creatures clashed with the city's defenders.

Dabi teleported between skirmishes, using his dimensional magic to shield civilians and trap enemies in spatial prisons.

Zen and Jeni fought side by side, their attacks synchronized and devastating.

Althea led the guards with unyielding precision, her spear a blur as she cut through the creatures with practiced ease.

Her presence inspired those around her, turning fear into determination.

Despite their efforts, the rift continued to grow, spewing forth larger and more dangerous creatures. Loira worked furiously, her magic weaving around the rift in an attempt to contain its energy.

"This isn't enough," she muttered, frustration creeping into her voice.

As the battle raged on, Dabi realized they couldn't hold the line indefinitely. The creatures were too numerous, and the rift showed no signs of stabilizing.

"Loira!" he shouted, teleporting to her side. "What's the plan?" Reaching the master rank, Dabi can go through short distance space rift he creates.

"I'm trying to suppress the rift's energy, but it's too unstable," she said, her hands glowing with magic. "We need more power or a way to disrupt it from within."

Dabi's mind raced. Entering the rift was a dangerous gamble, but it might be their only chance to stop the invasion.

"Then we'll go in," he said, determination hardening his features.

Loira's eyes widened. "Are you insane? You don't know what's on the other side!"

"I don't care," Dabi said. "If we don't do something now, this city is finished."

Before Loira could respond, a deafening roar echoed from the rift.

A massive creature emerged, its form towering over the battlefield.

It was a grotesque amalgamation of shadow and flesh, its glowing eyes filled with malice.

The defenders faltered, fear spreading through their ranks.

Dabi stepped forward, his aura flaring as he prepared to face the new threat. "If this is what they're sending now," he said, his voice steady,

"I don't want to see what's coming next."

The creature let out another roar, its presence signaling that the battle was far from over.

Others creatures followed behind it. Dabi thinks I can't fight this creature alone. Let's leave it to the saints to handle, I will deal with the smaller ones. It's far beyond my reach right now.

'I need to be at least a void rank to fight some rounds with this monster.'

Meanwhile, The bells of Celestial City rang out in frantic rhythm, a stark warning to all its inhabitants.

The massive rift that loomed near the city walls glowed with ominous intensity, its energy pulsing like a heartbeat.

The smaller creatures that emerged were unlike anything seen before hulking, grotesque forms with jagged limbs and glowing eyes, their movements unnervingly coordinated.

From atop the walls, Althea gives orders, her voice rising above the chaos.

"Archers, take aim at the smaller ones! Mages, prepare suppression spells! We hold the line no matter what!"

The city guards, adventurers, and civilians who had taken up arms scrambled into formation, their faces a mix of fear and determination.

Among them, Dabi stood, his presence a beacon of calm amidst the storm.

Dabi Takes Command, "Loira, how's that rift looking?" Dabi called out, teleporting to her position on a nearby watchtower.

Loira, her hands glowing as she wove intricate spells around the rift, glanced at him briefly. "It's not good.

This thing is more unstable than anything I've worked on before. I can slow it down, but I can't close it not without more time."

"Time isn't exactly on our side," Dabi muttered, scanning the battlefield. He turned to Zen and Jeni, who stood nearby, weapons at the ready.

"Zen, take your squad and reinforce the north wall. Jeni, you're with me. We'll stabilize the west side it's about to collapse under the pressure."

Both nodded, their confidence in Dabi unshaken despite the overwhelming odds.

Dabi extended his hands, summoning shimmering portals that connected key areas of the battlefield.

Through these dimensional pathways, reinforcements poured into weakened positions, turning the tide in places that had been on the brink of collapse.

"Move quickly!" he shouted to the soldiers and adventurers rushing through his portals. "Every second counts!"

The creatures surged forward in relentless waves, their sheer size and strength pushing the city's defenses to their limits.

Althea led the charge atop the walls, her spear filled with blood as she pierced through enemy after enemy.

Below, Zen's dual blades danced with deadly precision, cutting through the creatures with calculated strikes.

Jeni, standing behind the frontline, channeled her energy into powerful support magic. She cast ice barriers to shield her allies and healing spells to mend their wounds, her aura glowing like a soft beacon of hope amidst the carnage.

Loira remained at the base of the rift, her focus unwavering as she continued to stabilize its chaotic energy. Sweat dripped down her brow, but she refused to falter. "I need just a little more time," she whispered to herself, the strain evident in her voice.

Zen's movements were a blur of precision and power, his twin blades slicing through enemies with ruthless efficiency. He leapt from one creature to the next, his strikes finding weak points with unerring accuracy.

"Zen, behind you!" Jeni shouted, her voice cutting through the din.

Zen spun on his heel, his left blade parrying a clawed strike while his right plunged deep into the creature's chest. He nodded to Jeni in thanks before moving on to the next foe.

Jeni, kept her focus on the soldiers and adventurers around her. She raised her staff, releasing a burst of radiant energy that healed the wounded and bolstered the morale of those nearby.

"Stay strong!" she called out. "We're not letting them through!"

On the west side of the wall, Dabi worked tirelessly to hold the line.

His Sovereign of Space abilities allowed him to warp the battlefield to his advantage, creating barriers that trapped creatures in shimmering prisons and teleporting civilians to safety.

When a section of the wall began to crumble under the weight of a massive creature, Dabi acted without hesitation.

He opened a portal beneath the creature, sending it tumbling into an endless void.

"Keep firing!" he shouted to the archers above. "Don't let them regroup!"

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