Warehouse

Everyone's attention was fixed on Yolan, who was once again putting on a mesmerizing display of her power. She effortlessly manipulated various materials, shaping them into intricate motorcycle parts and assembling them with astonishing speed and precision.

It was a sight to behold, the way she effortlessly lifted and maneuvered heavy components that would have required multiple people to handle. Her movements were fluid and graceful, her focus unwavering.

I couldn't help but admire her skill and expertise.

She's a true professional in this kinda thing.

I thought, watching as she expertly welded a piece of metal to the frame of the motorcycle.

"Need a hand?" I offered, seeing her struggle to lift a particularly bulky part.

"Haha, no need, I can handle this myself."

I watched as she effortlessly hoisted the heavy component into place, her muscles flexing under her shirt.

She's got some serious muscle, definitely bigger than mine.

I noted, my eyes drawn to her toned biceps and triceps.

I began to wander around the room, my curiosity piqued by the array of tools and gadgets scattered about.

Aca, Vill, and Irune were huddled together, engaged in a hushed conversation. I drifted towards a table on the opposite side of the room, where a peculiar watch caught my eye.

What is this?

I picked it up, examining the sleek, all-black design. It seemed to be made of carbon fiber and some kind of metal.

"That's one of Yolan's creations," Dove said, approaching me. "She was trying to make a miniaturized weapon, but it didn't quite work out."

"It didn't?" I asked, turning the watch over in my hands.

"Yeah, We were hoping to create something discreet and powerful, but it turned out to be more complicated than we thought. But it still looks pretty cool, right?"

"Yeah, I guess so," I agreed, admiring the intricate design.

I slipped the watch onto my wrist. "So, what was it supposed to do?"

"Well, the idea was that when you pressed a button that looked like it was for adjusting the time, it would summon a gun, But yeah, it turns out it's not so easy to break the laws of physics."

I looked at the watch, running my fingers over the smooth surface. It fit perfectly on my wrist, and I found myself instinctively pressing the button.

Bang! Bang!

Everyone in the room froze, startled by the sudden noise. My heart leaped into my throat as I stared in disbelief at the object now clutched in my hand.

"What was that?" Yolan shouted, her eyes wide with surprise.

"H-Hey, Xian...?" Vill asked, a worried look on her face.

I turned around, my hand trembling slightly as I held up the object. It was a gun, a sleek, black pistol that had materialized out of thin air.

"It... it worked," I stammered, my voice barely audible.

The room fell silent, the only sound the rhythmic ticking of the grandfather clock in the corner. Everyone stared at me, their faces a mix of shock, awe, and a hint of fear. The gun felt surprisingly heavy and warm in my hand.

"How...?" Dove whispered, her voice barely audible.

I looked down at the watch, then back at my family, my heart pounding in my chest. "I don't know, I just pressed the button, and... it appeared."

Yolan's eyes widened with excitement. "That's incredible!" she exclaimed, clapping her hands. "I tried it so many times, but it never worked!"

Vill, however, remained cautious. "But how is that possible? The watch was incomplete. It shouldn't be able to produce real bullets."

"Maybe Xian's power somehow amplified the watch's capabilities," Irune suggested, her eyes sparkling with scientific curiosity.

I stared at the gun in my hand, a wave of awe and fear washing over me.

Yolan rushed towards me, her eyes wide with astonishment. "That's... a Super .38 Super Auto, with a 5-inch barrel," she exclaimed, wiping her hands on tissue. "Wow... I didn't even know it could manifest that kind of weapon."

What...? So it's not from her creation... It's from me?

Dove's voice cut through the air, sharp and urgent. "Yolan, get back! Xian, put the gun on safety!"

I fumbled with the weapon, searching for a safety switch. The metal felt cold and unfamiliar in my hand, the weight of its potential power both exhilarating and terrifying.

A wave of whispers washed over the room as the others processed the sight before them. I fumbled with the gun, quickly locating the safety switch and engaging it. The tension in the room eased slightly, but the air still crackled with disbelief.

"How is this possible?" Vill asked, her voice laced with wonder. "The watch was never designed to do this."

"It seems Xian's power has awakened," Dove observed, her eyes fixed on me with a mix of awe and concern. "He must have activated the watch's latent potential."

Yolan rushed to my side, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "What else can you do, Xian?" she asked eagerly. "Can you create other weapons? Summon creatures? Control the elements?"

I shook my head, feeling overwhelmed by the sudden attention. "I... I don't know, This is all new to me."

"Can you turn it back into a watch?" Yolan asked, her voice filled with a childlike curiosity.

"How..." I trailed off, unsure of how to reverse the transformation.

Yolan reached out and touched the button on the watch, her fingers glowing with a faint light.

Click! the gun vanished, replaced by the sleek black watch once again.

Yolan instinctively backed away, and Dove followed suit, their eyes wide with surprise and a hint of fear.

"Okay, Xian, now try pressing the button again..." Yolan said, her voice a bit shaky

I looked down at the watch, my finger hovering over the button.

"Wait! Why are you pointing it at me?" Dove shouted.

I looked up, startled, and realized that my hand had unconsciously drifted towards her.

"S-Sorry..." I mumbled, quickly raising my arm towards the ceiling.

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