That time I got reincarnated with a glitch: strings of fate

The period of peace was drawing to a close. Nirik appeared before Emily and Adam, informing them that their fate would soon be tested. "The year is about to end, and your test will begin," he stated. He then told Adam that the next time he returned, Adam would have to make a choice.

Before Adam could ask for more details, Nirik vanished in a flash of bright light. Emily reassured Adam, telling him not to worry, as beings like Nirik comprehend things beyond normal understanding. His riddles and hints, she explained, were meant to guide Adam toward the right decision.

Adam shifted his focus back to Emily, attending to her cravings and mood swings. Emily's parents, with their experience, helped soothe her discomfort during this time.

Escalating Threats and a Dire Meeting

Weeks passed, and unsettling incidents began. Creatures were being killed, captured, and even sealed. The elders of the Spiritual Realm called an urgent meeting at Adam's house. Their numbers were dwindling rapidly; many residents patrolling or searching for portals in the human realm were being targeted. If this continued, they would not only fail to close the invader dungeons, but they would face extinction.

They needed to act, and Emily and Adam were their only hope. It was even possible that Adam's house itself would be targeted. Adam and Emily agreed to take action, vowing to protect the creatures of the Spiritual Realm.

The elders identified the Sanctum as the culprits, their methods matching the recent attacks. Several escaped creatures confirmed this, having witnessed the Sanctum Elite Eight in action. These individuals possessed superior skills, posing a significant threat to their society. Each was dangerous individually, but when they worked together, the creatures stood no chance against their combined power in the human world.

The Abduction and the Trap

Suddenly, a doorbell rang. Emily's parents went to answer it. A loud bang and screams followed, and both parents vanished from the doorstep. Emily reacted instantly, bursting through the door in her phoenix form.

She quickly located her parents' scent and flew after it, determined to save them. Adam teleported onto Emily's back, riding with her through the sky. Emily tracked the culprits to a cave, where they disappeared inside with her parents.

"It's a trap!" Adam warned, but Emily didn't listen. Driven by instinct, she dove headfirst into the cave. A piercing ringing sound echoed through the cavern, causing Emily to lose focus and crash inside. The relentless ringing disoriented her, making her lose control of her phoenix form.

She thrashed wildly, slamming against the cave walls. The entrance was then blocked by three men, each with unique styles and weapons, confident in their power to capture the phoenix, Emily.