Dimensional Descent

Aina's roar caused a shockwave to tear a path across the mountain pass.

For a moment, the illusion of a woman much taller than her seemed to envelop her small figure. However, this last for but a moment before a strong surge of Force fell from the glowing pillars, enveloping her body in a rain of light.

Leonel snapped out of his thoughts, the strength of his fingers digging into his forearm growing to the point he nearly drew blood.

He had no idea what was happening and if it wasn't for the fact he wasn't sure what he'd do even if he stormed his way up, there was no way that he'd be able to sit idle for so long.

The elders standing amidst the pillars suddenly all sported frozen expressions. Whatever shocked looks they had just had seemed to be ramped up several fold.

The four geniuses who had been surpassed by Aina suddenly found that continuing forward had become impossible.

One after another, they fell to their knees, a look of abject horror on their face. Even Ingkath, a man who didn't seem to understand anything that could be solved without brawn, felt his heart trembling.

However, though these geniuses fell, each and every one of them kept their eyes level. It was as though each was holding onto the last bit of their pride, unable to allow themselves to fall to the point of not even daring to look.

Aina's body had completely disappeared within the lights. The pulsing of the twin pillars grew more heated, reaching a level where even the elders could no longer think of holding back the pressure themselves.

Unable to hold back his thoughts any longer, Leonel flipped a palm, causing a familiar silver disk to appear in his hand.

…

Valiant Heart Mountain was a place maybe more fanciful than even Leonel expected.

Beyond the mountain range, there sat an all new world, the kind the people of Earth could have maybe only dreamed about.

Valiant Heart Mountain was split into seven peaks, each of which seemed to thrum with a heartbeat of its own.

These peaks were all surrounded by floating islands. But, compared to the Paradise Islands of Earth, these islands exuded an air of oneness with nature rather than capitalistic greed.

They had lush greenery viewable even from the ground below, a land that shone a faint sheen of gold, and hovered in place without the slightest hint of technology. But, what was maybe the most awe inspiring were the waterfalls that fell from their edges.

with and refracting the light of a high violet colored sun that hung in the air. This refraction gave the water a gorgeous purple hue that played on the

But, this wasn't all.

waters fell from the skies and into long, rushing rivers along the peaks they orbited. The seamless transition between the waterfalls in the clouds to the rivers running along the earth made everything look as though it

this scenery might be, those that were here had long since gotten used to it. The hustle

human condition. Even in higher Dimensional worlds, ignoring

of Valiant Heart Mountain, all things seemed to have come to

many other powers, Valiant Heart Mountain was divided into several factions. But, this particular peak, known as Founding Peak, was a location not of a particular one of these factions,

had been rife with debates, each speaking over the other about the direction the organization should go in. But, at this moment, they had suddenly

all stopped what they were doing, simultaneously looking in

the base of this mountain, there was a section reserved for

normal training locations,

the Founding

was unknown who spoke these words, nor

the base of Founding Mountain were all preparing to accept the new influx of talents into their factions at this exact moment. However,

by several hundred meters, even kilometers in some cases, not a single one hesitated. Without regard

a

…

the rest. It was a group of three men and three women, each that had been in

group, though, there was one more man. It was this man who sat upon the tallest floating island, not moving even

his eyes somewhat lazily, staring into the distance as though he could peer through the

his apathetic expression became

cared initially was because he was certain that the one to activate the pillars would have been that child he had been warned about all

A pleasant surprise indeed.

…

began to dim that Leonel breathed a sigh of relief. At the very least, it didn't seem as though there was anything seriously wrong with Aina. At least…

fell to the ground on all fours, unable to

violent fit of coughing took

even see the mask he had crafted her begin to bulge as her scars became

hand, Aina's mask began to glow. A strong pulse of cool Cleansing Waters was sprayed over her

gripped at the earth with her fingers, leaving small trails