The boundary shimmered as they stepped through, like walking through mist. On the other side: peace.
Rolling green hills, strawberry fields glistening in the afternoon sun, cabins arranged in a semicircle, each radiating a unique aura. Campers trained, sparred, and laughed. It was a slice of Olympus hidden from the world.
Percy's jaw dropped. "This… this is insane."
Grover grinned. "Welcome to Camp Half-Blood."
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*System Notification*
> *Location Discovered: Camp Half-Blood
> Safe Zone – No random dungeon spawns
> Bonuses: Accelerated Training, Reduced Cooldowns, Affinity Unlocks Available
> System Feature Unlocked: Camp Reputation*
Kenji's eyes scanned everything. His *Observe* skill ran wild.
> *Cabin 3 – Poseidon
> Status: Sealed
> Occupant: Unknown
> Aura: Heavy
> …
> Cabin ?? – Unclaimed
> Elemental Signature Detected: Boreas*
Kenji felt a chill pass through him.
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*Chiron's Office*
Chiron, once again in full centaur form, greeted them.
"Percy, Kenji, welcome officially. This place is more than a refuge—it's a forge. Heroes are made here."
He turned to Kenji, his eyes sharper. "You've yet to be claimed. But I suspect it won't be long."
Kenji bowed his head slightly. "I have… an idea."
> *Mission Available: Prove Your Heritage – Boreas
> Objective: Train in Cryo, Aero, and Atomokinesis
> Bonus Objective: Pass First Trial of the North Wind
> Reward: Official Claiming, Unique Title, Iceborne Gear Set*
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*Later – The Arena*
Campers gathered. Percy was dragged away to try canoeing. Kenji stood alone in the center of the arena with a training dummy before him.
"Cryo Affinity: Activate," he whispered.
A chill danced from his palm. Frost formed along the sword's edge. He swung—clean slice. The dummy froze mid-shatter.
Campers stared.
Silena from Aphrodite cabin leaned to another camper. "Who *is* that?"
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*System Update*
> *Cryokinesis – Level 1
> Aero – Level 1
> Atomokinesis – Locked (Requires Trial)
> Reputation: Camp General – +2
> Notoriety Gained: Iceborn Mystery*
Kenji sheathed his sword and looked toward the horizon.
The wind stirred around him like it recognized its kin.
He was just getting started.
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*End of Chapter 12*