Chapter Title: The Crimson's Challenge As the night draped over the city like a heavy blanket, Aiven, Jervyn, and Ortiz sat in tense anticipation within their hideout. The air was thick with worry as they pondered the ominous message delivered by the leader of the Crimson Blades. "Akihiro needs to know about this," Aiven muttered, his voice strained with concern. "We can't just sit here and wait." Jervyn nodded in agreement, his brow furrowed with worry. "But where is he? Why hasn't he responded to any of our calls?" Ortiz, usually the most stoic of the trio, couldn't hide the anxiety in his voice as he spoke. "We can't afford to wait any longer. If the Crimson Blades have Blue, we need to act fast." Aiven's jaw tightened with resolve. "Agreed. We'll give him a little more time. If he

