It wasn't obvious at first.
Just whispers.
A priest paused mid-sermon.
A young exorcist frowned at the symbols he drew.
A novice asked questions no one expected.
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> [World Response Detected:]
— Human Doubt: Rising
— Exorcist Doctrine: Minor Erosion
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The city didn't know it yet.
Not fully.
But somewhere, authority faltered.
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I floated above a small district, unseen.
Watching reactions ripple.
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A man argued in his office.
"Are the spirits really inherently evil?"
"We've been killing what we didn't understand!"
"They saved children last night…!"
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> [Public Knowledge: Minimal]
— Witness Accounts Increasing
— Authority Tension: Moderate
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I clenched my focus.
Even without intention, I affected them.
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Below, a young exorcist trainee stumbled.
Confusion in his eyes.
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> [Emotional Resonance: High Influence]
I could almost feel the questions forming.
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And then—
A building shook.
Not violent.
Not purposeful.
Just a subtle reminder.
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> [Chaotic Signature: Ripple Effect Triggered]
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Shadows moved unnaturally.
Spirits I didn't summon—or know—reacted.
Curious. Playful. Aggressive.
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> [New Entities Detected: 3]
— Low-Level Rogue Spirits
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I smiled thinly.
"…This is just the beginning."
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From behind, a voice rang.
"Rei."
I turned.
Mira appeared casually, arms crossed.
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"Looks like you're making waves," she said.
"And not just in the spirit world."
"…People are questioning their rules," I said.
"Because of me."
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She tilted her head.
"Yes. Chaos has a way of teaching."
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> [System Alert:]
— Chaotic Influence: Amplified
— Human Doubt Index Rising
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I looked at the city below.
Hunters. Priests. Ordinary humans.
Some scared.
Some curious.
Some angry.
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"…I can't just hide anymore," I murmured.
"…Every move counts."
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Mira smirked.
"You're officially noticed. Enjoy the consequences."
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> [Path of Return: Accelerated Observation]
I floated higher.
City lights reflecting off wet streets.
Shadows stretched long.
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"…Time to play the part of the unregistered one."
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