CH-45 Codename: Twilight

… Because… fufufu… I'm the Goddess of destruction for nothing. Certainly, I could unceremoniously shatter the oath between us and flip her aside like a discarded codfish after extricating her usefulness.

However, one must conceptualize - who amongst us could resist the allure of mythical marine compatriots in the looming war in future?

Whilst others may scoff at such fanciful notions, I, for one… have grandiose usage afoot upon befriending the confederate of these aquatic marvels.

"My thanks to you..." Tina, whose intellect was equally sharp, looked very well at interpreting the subtext of my words. "How shought I address you, who is the very embodiment of devastation incarnate, a goddess of destruction?"

I hummed momentarily before responding, "When we find ourselves in intimate quarters, burdened by prying eyes or ears, you may refer to me simply as Iris Hope just like friends."

"But… If I should be in the middle of the company of others from disparate realms, then let the appellation 'Twilight' be upon your lips after I wear my mask. By simple means, I don't want to be found by every person for who I am and my power level!"

Although, they are not gonna accompany me to my real world, I predicted, there will be a connection between us in godhood.

—Cluck!

…

—Cluck!

I rushed and broke everyone's collar from neck with a dagger of ice, And Tina looked at me with a meaningful gaze.

Perhaps, she understood why I selected the codename 'Twilight'. It is very deliberately based on its deeper symbolic meaning.

As the leader of the Eclipse Shadows organization, I have a transitional space between light and dark.

The 'twilight' period represents the convergence of two contrasting states of illumination - the last fading rays of daylight mixing with the gradually encroaching night.

This duality perfectly encapsulates Iris's role and personality.

To my enemies, I will be a red light - a murderer threat to be feared, striking from the shadows without warning like nightfall itself.

'Twilight' existence will itself be a danger… those who descended upon my organization to destroy it or those who crossed paths with the Eclipse Shadows.

To my allies and the operatives under her command, I will be a green light - a beacon of guidance, safety, and reassurance.

Just as the twilight's last vestiges of sunlight offer enough radiance to see by, I will lead my loyal followers with brilliant strategies and a steady hand.

It told of the two-faced nature of darkness and survival's last flicker of light.

Twilight role will remind every person at all times that I had walked the line between protector and punisher, savior and specter of doom.

So while innocent eyes merely saw the beauty of twilight's ethereal glow, not only I knew its literal meaning but Tina as well - two lights, two paths, two selves.

One the bloody red harbinger of destruction, the other the emerald source of hope. All within a single, fearsome individual…

'And it feels like a killer moniker too!' I mused, my mind grooving on the badass beat. After all, those at the top of the food chain should have names that sizzle and pop.

I may not have an overactive fantasist complex, but ever since gaining Mia's memories, my attitude has taken a slightly spicier turn.

Haa… this zesty attitude will be adjusted for a shake-up sooner or later.

"Anywho, we're gonna rescue my... Amelia with others. Also, point me toward a backdoor for personal space... I mean; Is there a location where I can let loose and break some cultivation curfews?"

After catching my secret cue, Tina and the other lively beings, except from her hubby and kiddo, made like a tree on stage, exited from it.

She locked her eyes with me and finally laid down the law. "Just tag along with me, Iris! You're almost knocking on the next realm's door already."

I bobbed my head and strolled behind her(She can walk in water because of a pill she ate!), My brain was already whirring like a well-oiled machine.

The reason I wanted to bust through to the next celestial tier? Good thinking – when it comes time to help Amelia, some schmucks and blood are gonna be colored by these hands.

For example, if I arrest a bit of knuckle-dusting, the cosmic system will shower me with experience points galore, leveling me up as a videogame character.

But if I rush into battle prematurely at my current realms, I might throw down some scope for ranking up, and those hard-earned points would slide through my fingers tantamount to grains of sand.

A total squander of the strive… only if someone asks me. Of course, the mastermind viz always plays the long game just like me.

Thanks to Zeno's intel, I know the scoundrel holding my people hostage won't garbage any time offing the students.

After all, I've got his some… mug and intentions in my hands. Soon, we were in a place that made little sense for my breakthrough.

Without any words, I take the lotus position, legs twisted as per a pretzel and back straighter than a soldier at attention.

With a determined squint, I commenced the mystical manipulation of my Se, an arcane art akin to juggling imaginary chainsaws while blindfolded.

A mere half-hour slipped by, though it felt like an eternity trapped in a queue for the latest iFad.

At last, I breakthrough from fusion realms, bursting through the dimensional veil like a superhero crashing through drywall… without the collateral damage.

I give a quick status check to mine loftier realms of existence.

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Name ➔ Iris Hope

Race ➔ Human

Bloodline ➔ Fox progenitor(Error)

CR(Cultivation realms) ➔ Harmonization

Stage ➔1st

Exp ➔ 00/19000

[ — Affinities — ]

1. Fire Mastery ➔ 16% ➔ 18%

2. Dark Mastery ➔ 10 % ➔ 13%

3. Thunder Mastery ➔ 12% ➔15%

Inventory ➔ Id card |-| Bracelet(Guys, this is different Bracelet other than Arle gifted her.)

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"Not bad!" I had a self-satisfactory smirk. In the past few days, I hadn't been a total spiritual misspent of time.

Sure, I'd burned through entire meadows' worth of incense and consumed enough herbal tea to saturate, upgrading my affinities in rich work!

This breakthrough was the delicious icing on my transcendental cake. Now… It's time for some Action.