Solo Leveling: Rise of the Hunter: Rayne

You are Rayne. You are Rayne, a 25-year-old South Korean man whose life changed forever when frost began creeping up your arms. Your hands pulse with an inner light, their surface etched with patterns that shift like ice crystals. The Association evaluators watch you closely as you approach the crystal array, their expressions unreadable behind their masks. Your body feels different—lighter, sharper, as if the air itself is thinner. The frost spreads slowly up your forearms, leaving a trail of frost that melts before it reaches your elbows. The lead evaluator, a woman named Dr. Min, gestures toward the crystal array. "Place your hands on the sensors," she instructs, her voice calm but firm. Her eyes flick to your gauntlets, noting the way the frost spreads and retreats in a controlled pattern. "We need to measure your mana output and stability." Beside her, a technician adjusts dials on a nearby console, watching the readings intently. A screen above the array displays a series of numbers that shift and change as your hands make contact with the sensors. The crystal array pulses with a soft blue light, its surface rippling like a frozen lake. Dr. Min studies the readings, her expression thoughtful. "Your mana signature is... unusual," she says, her voice tinged with curiosity. "The Association will want to run additional tests. " She turns to you, her eyes narrowing slightly as she assesses the frost still creeping up your arms. "How do you feel? Any discomfort? Dizziness?" The question is routine, but her attention is focused on you, waiting for any sign that your awakening isn't as stable as it should be. The air in the room feels colder, or perhaps it's just your own body drawing in the heat around you. The frost reaches your elbows before receding, leaving your skin tingling with residual cold. You feel fine—stronger, more aware—but the way Dr. Min watches you suggests she's seen something unusual. "No discomfort," you say, your voice steady despite the unnatural chill that seeps from your gauntlets. "Just... colder than before." She nods, making a note on her tablet. "We'll proceed with the next phase of testing. " She steps back, gesturing toward another set of sensors embedded in the wall. "Place