Chapter 120: Vault Break
The corridors leading to the vault's secured sector were eerily quiet. The usual chatter of dockworkers and station guards was absent, replaced with an unnatural stillness. Something was off.
Raizen motioned for his crew to halt. "Liana, what's ahead of us?"
Her voice crackled through the comms. "I'm tapping into the station's security feed now… There's heavy security at the entrance. At least a dozen guards, reinforced turrets, and auto-lock barriers."
Joran smirked. "Sounds like fun."
Kain checked his rifle. "So, loud or quiet?"
Selara, leaning against the wall, smirked. "Either way, we don't have much time before the bounty hunters start sniffing around."
Raizen weighed their options. Stealth wasn't impossible, but it wasn't his style.
"Joran, Kain—cause a distraction. Liana, override the turret systems when we breach the outer door. Selara and I will handle the vault."
Joran cracked his knuckles. "Now we're talking."
Breaking Through
The plan unfolded in seconds. Joran and Kain rushed forward, opening fire on the guards, forcing them into cover. The corridor erupted in bursts of plasma fire, alarms shrieking to life.
Raizen sprinted forward, energy blade igniting as he reached the security console. Liana worked fast, hacking the system remotely. The turret lights flickered, momentarily stunned, giving Raizen the opening he needed.
He sliced through the control panel, causing sparks to fly as the auto-lock barriers disengaged. Selara moved beside him, swiftly taking down a guard with a precise strike to the throat.
"Vault door's ahead!" she called.
Raizen surged forward, planting an explosive charge onto the reinforced metal surface. "Clear out!"
With a sharp detonation, the vault doors blew open, revealing rows of high-energy cells stacked neatly inside.
Selara whistled. "Jackpot."
Raizen grabbed a storage crate and started loading the cells. "Liana, get the corvette ready. We're coming in hot."
The Final Stretch
As they turned back toward the exit, a low, metallic voice echoed through the corridor.
"Leaving so soon?"
A figure stepped forward from the smoke—a towering enforcer clad in high-grade combat armor, flanked by four heavily armed soldiers.
Kain sighed. "Of course there's a boss fight."
Raizen exhaled, gripping his blade. The escape wasn't over yet.
Raizen Izumoto - Status Sheet (After Chapter 120)
Name: Raizen Izumoto
Age: 18
Race: Draconic-Human Hybrid
Title(s): Captain of the Draconic Flagship, The Hidden Sovereign
Bloodline: Draconic Ascendance (50% Awakened)
Current Power Rank: D5
Affiliation: Independent
Primary Goal: Unlock the full potential of his bloodline, uncover his lost heritage, and establish dominion over the galactic hierarchy.
Attributes
Strength: D6 → D5 (Enhanced physical power due to combat experience and bloodline activation)Speed: D7 → D5 (Increased reflexes and mobility in combat situations)Endurance: D6 → D5 (Draconic regeneration accelerating recovery rates)Draconic Energy: E1 → D5 (Heightened connection to his bloodline, enabling stronger abilities)Intelligence: E2 → D6 (Tactical adaptability increasing in battles and strategic encounters)Charisma: E1 → D5 (Stronger influence over allies, growing reputation among factions)
Abilities & Skills
Draconic Aura (Fused Combat Form - Stage 2) – Further enhances speed, strength, and combat instincts in battle.Crimson Fang Energy Blade Mastery (Advanced) – Sharpened swordsmanship and enhanced energy output from the blade.Tactical Combat Analysis – Predicts enemy movements and adjusts strategies accordingly.Starship Command (Intermediate) – Increased proficiency in piloting and managing fleet operations.Draconic Regeneration (Moderate) – Accelerated healing and energy restoration.Draconic Subspace Storage (Expanded) – Now capable of storing larger weapons and supplies.Mark of the Sovereign (New Passive Ability) – Recognized by ancient Draconic relics and constructs, granting access to hidden knowledge and technology.
Notable Equipment
Crimson Fang Energy Blade – A high-grade plasma blade infused with Draconic resonance.Draconic Flagship (The Hidden Sovereign) – Fully operational but undergoing incremental upgrades.Modified Battle Armor – Reinforced plating capable of withstanding energy-based attacks.High-Energy Cells (New Acquisition) – Secured from the station vault, these cells power high-tier technology and starships.
Allies & Key Relationships
Liana – Chief Engineer & Strategist, responsible for ship operations.Joran – Close combat specialist, thrives in melee skirmishes.Kain – Sniper and ranged combat expert, provides cover and tactical assessments.Seraphina – Draconic survivor with knowledge of his bloodline's lost history.Selara (New Contact) – A mysterious woman with ties to the underground and information on Raizen's hunters.
Current Status
Recent Event: Infiltrated the vault and secured power cells but encountered a heavily armored enforcer.New Quest: Escape the station before reinforcements arrive.Threat Level: Marked as a high-priority target by an unknown faction.Active Quests:Primary Quest: Unravel the truth behind his Draconic heritage and establish his own power base.Side Quest: Defeat the station enforcer and reach the corvette before extraction.Side Quest: Investigate Selara's knowledge on the faction hunting him.