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Kaipo's descent was abrupt, his form cutting through the air to land heavily on the ground. The impact sent a ripple of dust swirling around him, his cloak fluttering with the force of his arrival. The Zenith Order, momentarily regrouping, watched warily as Kaipo straightened up, his aura undiminished by the fall.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzu76Svd38W
Nocturne, his voice a mixture of curiosity and caution, posed the question once more. "Really, who are you?"174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKZSkesvuNU
"Just a leader trying to avenge what is right," Kaipo responded, his tone serious yet edged with an undeniable power. His gaze fixed on Nocturne, probing for motives. "What did you want with the Elemental Jewel?"174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡN6akifURa9
Struggling under the oppressive weight of Kaipo's aura, Nocturne attempted to formulate a reply, but the energy draining from him made it nearly impossible to speak. Observing this, Kaipo let out a short, amused laugh, apologizing for the unintended effect of his presence. "It's nothing personal, just a natural side effect of carrying the Tenth Jewel for so long," he explained, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCVbAizhWVK
Despite the difficulty, Nocturne managed a strained chuckle, acknowledging the ironic situation. Utilizing his last reserve of strength, he activated "Umbral Merge," calling to his comrades. One by one, the members of the Zenith Order began to dissolve into shadows, converging towards Nocturne. Their forms blurred and twisted, merging into a singular, more formidable entity.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4pU10axkpc
"Nocturne: Zenith Avatar," the newly formed being declared itself, its voice a confluence of all the Order's members, resonant and powerful.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ndEUTMzkG
Kaipo, recognizing the transformation but still disinterested in a confrontation, gave a nonchalant shrug. "I really didn't come here to fight," he stated simply, his eyes scanning the formidable figure before him. "Just wanted to understand your intentions." With that, he vanished from the scene, his departure as sudden as his arrival.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEY7l5uSoJm
Left alone, the Zenith Avatar, Nocturne, let out a deep, menacing laugh. "Vengeance will be ours next time, Kaipo," he vowed, the shadows around him swirling in agitation.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwDrrQ7QHEQ
As the scene shifted, the focus moved to a distant location known as the Kingdom of Ruins. The view panned slowly over the desolate landscape, coming to rest inside a dimly lit throne room. There, a figure sat in shadow, the contours of his face obscured, an air of authority and menace palpable even in the stillness.174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡchzAXYALZG
"Welcome... Rogue High Mage"174Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDiES9e4hmC
