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Kaipo stared at Joker, his eyes narrowing with a mix of anger and confusion. "Why did you betray Astralith, your own wife?" he demanded, his voice echoing through the devastated battlefield.
Joker's laughter was cold and devoid of any genuine amusement. "Astralith was merely a piece on a chessboard, Kaipo. A useful pawn in our grand plan."79Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVTX0Ou49k9
Kaipo's eyebrows furrowed in confusion. "Our plan?" he echoed, the word hanging heavily in the air.79Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡylVPUJtGQI
Joker's smirk widened, and he called out, "Are you ready now?"79Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZcrFqGR0bs
A voice, familiar and chilling, answered from the shadows. "Yeah, even though it was a long process, we finally reunite." A figure stepped into the light beside Joker, revealing none other than the Rogue High Mage Zack.79Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzK8nQMys8f
Ivel's eyes widened in disbelief. "I defeated you, Zack. How can you be here?"
Kaipo's confusion deepened as he demanded, "What is the meaning of this?"
Joker chuckled darkly. "During the First Jewel War, I wasn't acting alone. I had help from the shadows—my brother, Zack."79Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbYlHg8w98V
Zack nodded, his expression a blend of satisfaction and malevolence. "Joker and I realized we still didn't have enough power to secure the Pure Heart. So, we made a binding vow to never see each other again until his revival. We took a gamble, dispersing Joker's power and hoping that someone would appear with the missing Jewel. And that someone was you, Kaipo, with the Tenth Jewel."79Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpCuN5FJEkj
Kaipo and Ivel exchanged shocked glances as Zack continued. "During our conquest, a curse was placed on me, making me nearly immortal. After Joker's death, I assumed different roles, eventually infiltrating the Areala Universe as a Mage Squad Captain and then a High Mage."79Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOBKrNN064C
Zack's smile turned sinister. "I grew bored of playing by the rules of the Areala Universe, so I decided to cause a little chaos, stirring confusion and discord."79Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtCxE42IiVC
The revelation left Kaipo and Ivel reeling. Their minds raced to process the magnitude of the deception and betrayal they had just uncovered. The pieces of their past battles and alliances shifted in their understanding, revealing a web of manipulation and conspiracy that spanned decades.79Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiq3cx4wBzW
