Synopsis

Aiden successfully ascends the tower to its peak, where a peculiar portal materializes, visible only to him. Aria, having arrived at the base, uses a pendant to contact Aiden, and warns him of the situation. Aiden informs her that he can use his powers to escape and asks her to wait, revealing his ability to use the 'Cloud'. The chapter ends with a mysterious Guardian confronting Aiden and identifying him as an intruder despite sensing the Administrator's power within him.