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A dark shadow portal opened within the remains of Shadowfen, and two ominous figures stepped out. The air around them felt heavier, more oppressive as if the very essence of the Land of Spade was reacting to their presence.
Ashford stepped forward, his stern gaze locked on the newcomers. "Who are you?" he demanded, his voice cold and commanding.
The two figures remained silent, their faces shrouded in shadows. Finally, one of them spoke, their voice low and filled with malice. "You should have listened to the warning. You should not have come to the Land of Spade."
Commander Aiden stepped forward boldly, his posture unwavering. "We don’t take orders out of fear," he stated firmly. "The 5 Universes stand together to ensure peace is maintained, and we will not falter to calls of fear from a random stranger."
The second figure tilted their head slightly, as though amused. "Is that so?"
Without missing a beat, Commander Aiden asked, "Do you happen to know what was behind the distress signal?"
Neither figure responded.
Frustrated, Drayke began walking toward them, his temper rising. "If you don’t want to talk, then your time with us is over!" he growled.
One of the figures stepped forward, revealing his face. "My name is Darius Kaine, the 7th member of The Eclipse Sovereignty." His voice carried a chilling weight, and even in the face of Drayke’s anger, he remained calm. "We want possession of Queen Elara of the Areala Universe."
The Valiant Blades exchanged confused glances. Windrider was the first to ask, "What do you want with Queen Elara?"
The second figure, still cloaked in shadows, responded, "That information is forbidden."
Darius smiled darkly, taking a step closer. "We will allow you to leave the Land of Spade unharmed if you bring Elara to us."
Drayke scoffed, sarcasm dripping from his words. "Oh, sure. And how are we supposed to bring her here if we’re ‘not allowed to leave?’"
Darius’s eyes narrowed. "You’re quite the smart ass," he said coldly. "Make a signal for her."
Commander Aiden’s patience had worn thin. His voice was sharp and filled with restrained anger as he spoke. "What’s the meaning of all this? Why Elara?"
Darius didn’t flinch. "As we said… that information is forbidden."
Before Darius could finish, Commander Aiden struck with Blade Command. His sword flew independently of his hand, striking Darius with precision and causing black blood to spill from the wound. Darius fell to his knees, coughing, but his expression quickly twisted into one of malice. "You’ll regret that."
Suddenly, all the other members of the Valiant Blades fell to their knees, paralyzed. Commander Aiden looked around in shock, realizing the source of the paralysis. He saw it in the movements of the other figure, who remained untouched, their power radiating from the shadows around them.
Aiden didn’t hesitate. Sensing imminent danger, he rushed toward Windrider and pushed her out of the way just as Darius’s Shadowsteel Blade appeared where she had been kneeling. Aiden’s ability to foresee battle outcomes, his Tactical Insight, had saved her from certain death.
"I see," Aiden muttered, his eyes locked on the two figures. "The paralysis… it’s the doing of the other one."
Darius wiped the black blood from his lips and sneered. "You’re perceptive. I’ll give you that."
Aiden’s aura flared as he released the pent-up power within. "If it’s a fight you want, then so be it."
His aura exploded with strength and determination, breaking his comrades out of their paralysis with his ability, Rallying Cry. The Valiant Blades began to rise, their resolve renewed, their bodies empowered by Aiden’s call to arms.
Drayke stood, his eyes filled with fury. "I’m going to burn you to the ground."
The air crackled with tension, the battlefield set for an inevitable clash between the Valiant Blades and Darius Kaine alongside his mysterious ally.
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Back in Vandros, the final moments of the battle reached their crescendo as Captain Elowen completed the Celestial Renewal spell. Brilliant light descended from the heavens, enveloping the city and the entire planet of Zenthoris in radiant energy. The light restored every corner of the planet, erasing the demonic taint left by the Ultimate Abyss. The mages and heroes, battered and exhausted, felt their strength returning as the planet itself was healed.
Captain Doran stood amidst the carnage, steam and smoke rising from his body. His eyes glowed with a deep pink as thousands of demons lay defeated at his feet. He exhaled slowly, his aura fading, but his eyes remained sharp, vigilant.
The people of Vandros erupted in cheers of relief, their city saved, their lives restored. But amidst the celebration, Captain Elowen, Doran, and Kiera stood apart, their expressions heavy.
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"Captain Elowen, Doran, Kiera, and the heroes of Vandros have successfully restored the planet of Zenthoris. But what they do not yet realize is that while the planet has been saved, the true danger has only just begun. The remnants of the Ultimate Abyss have spread beyond the boundaries of Zenthoris, tainting the stars themselves. What was once a planetary threat has now become a universal menace, one that could plunge the 5 Universes into a darkness like never before…"69Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqoh97K6S6n
