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Kaipo and the High Mages stepped through the portal and found themselves in front of a quaint village on the other side. Without hesitation, they moved swiftly into the village. The plan Kaipo had outlined during their journey was simple yet daunting: find the other 8 Jewels in the heart of Solara.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxnqoAeFGtE
As they walked, they spotted a couple of mages. Kaipo approached them and asked, "Can you guide us to Solara?"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQdwlDvLlPI
One of the mages replied, "You are in Solara. This entire area, including the 5 Universes, is all Solara."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmREqMgfOj9
Kaipo then asked, "Where can we find your ruler?"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPQf5YAUWPp
Before he could finish, a blade was at his neck. One of the mages had moved with incredible speed. Kaipo glanced down at the blade and smiled. "Bind," he commanded, immobilizing the mage. Forced to kneel, the mage's defiance melted away.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ40szLUvZ9
"This is a waste of time," Kaipo muttered, walking past the kneeling mage. Activating Essence Manifest: Frostbound Sovereign, he was enveloped in a shimmering, icy aura. His eyes glowed with a piercing blue light as frost patterns spread across his skin and clothing. Snowflakes and shards of ice swirled around him, creating an aura of chilling majesty.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrv4lh2ozO5
Kaipo unleashed the Specialty Technique, "Glacial Surge," summoning a massive wave of ice that surged forward, engulfing and freezing everything in its path. The entire village was encased in solid ice within moments.
The High Mages followed Kaipo, but Zara, Drew, and Mike noticed a change in him. This Kaipo seemed heartless, a far cry from the ruler they once knew. Levi stopped the group, suggesting they split up to cover more ground.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡheRvqUNhfY
Kaipo immediately refused. "We should stay together, especially in a territory like this."
Tension hung in the air. Drew tried to diffuse it, suggesting they stick to the original plan. The High Mages also sensed a change in Levi. He was more confident, almost cocky, and it was especially clear to Lyn.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbyRgLmtkTC
Levi, undeterred, declared, "If you don't want to split up, I'll go on my own. My powers are far stronger than before. No foe can stop me."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPCEpfBwtvQ
Kaipo's voice was firm. "You will not leave. You will stay. Final answer."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKlTs7eIH5j
Levi drew his Blade of God, a determined look in his eyes. "Let's settle this with a 'friendly' fight. Whoever takes the most damage in five minutes loses and agrees to follow the other's plan."102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtQ453BDKwR
Kaipo smiled, a cold glint in his eyes. "...fine"102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF3P5Q58s98
The chapter closed with Kaipo and Levi squaring off for their five-minute duel, the tension palpable and the stakes high.102Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡc53Xidnoqq
