Chapter 21

[10 years ago]

“What do you mean?” Kathrin asked curiously, staring directly into the eyes of the strange man who sat beside her.

“It’s the storm. It’s not like any other sandstorm; it’s special. No one has been able to predict when it’ll hit or where it will strike next, but every time it does, it wipes out entire civilizations in the blink of an eye. However, it always leaves one special person behind and grants them a gift—a gift they can use to change the world forever. And you’re one of them,” he explained.

Kathrin let out a sigh, saying, “That’s amazing, but…”

“If you’re worried about how to use your ability, I can show you. My name is Gabriel, and my people were also victims of the storm. But I wasn’t the only one to survive,” he interrupted with a smile.

Kathrin turned to him again and asked, “So, where are the others?”

“The others? Let’s just say not everyone who survives the storm is blessed with a gift. Some… end up being cursed for ete