Chapter 53 - Battlefield and Nightmare

Axel couldn't believe his luck. He knew that he was taking a huge risk by getting involved in this world, but he also knew that it was the only way to get the information he needed.

With a sense of excitement and dread, he set out to attend his first underground battle, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

Axel sat cross-legged on the floor of his sparsely furnished room, a dimly lit space with concrete walls and a solitary window that looked out onto the bustling city below. The room was located in the heart of the city, in a dilapidated building that was once a factory but had long since fallen into disrepair.

As he closed his eyes, Axel focused his mind on his breathing, slowing it down to a deep, steady rhythm.

He then reached out with his senses, feeling the flow of the surrounding aura and tapping into the Void, a technique he had learned through rigorous training.

The Void allowed Axel to draw on the emptiness between auras and use it to enhance his own capabilities.

With its help, he could increase his nen abilities and nen amount, making him more powerful in battle. He used the technique to prepare himself for the upcoming fights, as he knew that he needed more experience fighting different kinds of nen users.

Axel couldn't help but enter a dream-like state at the time, and images filled his mind and soul. It was some sort of battlefield dream.

The town is littered with bodies, shells, and carnage. Red, brown, and pink are the new colors of what was once a reserved fishing town but has now become the scene of a devastating war.

The air, which would normally be filled with the scent of freshly baked bread and the sound of people, is now carrying a thick, black smoke and small embers, something no survivor will ever forget.

Two armies fight each other because of the lies of their leaders, but there's no hint as to which side will win.

The bodies of one side's fighters are spread around the town, and the faces of the fighters are hopeful. With adrenaline rushing through their bodies and nervous yet steady breathing, they courageously fight on.

With the possibility of death shaking their knees, the other side fights like their lives depend on it, which they do. Some have succumbed to rage and are carelessly charging any enemy without a care for their own safety, while others fight on in the hopes of surviving this terror.

The toll on both nature and humanity is tragic. This town will most likely take a long time to recover. It's clear that lost bombs, broken siege engines, and weaponry have taken the place of buildings, schools, and gardens.

As he continued to meditate, Axel could feel the void coursing through his body, filling him with an otherworldly energy. He could feel his aura growing stronger, pulsing with power and potential. He knew that this was only the beginning and that with continued practice and dedication, he could become an unstoppable force on the battlefield.

In the quiet of his room, Axel spoke to himself, reminding himself of the simple reason he fought: to gain experience and become stronger. He knew that this path was not an easy one and that there were many challenges and obstacles that he would have to overcome. But he was determined to persevere, to push himself to the limit and beyond, and to emerge victorious in every battle he faced.

With a final deep breath, Axel opened his eyes, feeling the surge of energy within him. He stood up, his muscles taut and his senses sharp, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead. With the power of the Void at his fingertips, he was unstoppable, a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.