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The air between Kaipo and Astralith was thick with anticipation as they squared off, the silence pregnant with the unspoken threat of a battle that could reshape the very fabric of their world. Without breaking eye contact, Kaipo performed a complex incantation, weaving together the energies of the nine jewels from Malacar into a singular, more potent gem—the Ivel Jewel.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx4wgNbCnsh
Astralith couldn't help but scoff at the name. "Ivel? Really, Kaipo?" she mocked, though her amusement quickly faded as she saw the serious expression on Kaipo's face.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvufiR495P2
Without responding to her taunt, Kaipo uttered a single word, "Return." In an instant, a duplicate of himself materialized beside him, not alone but holding Levi by his side.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO6xqV1YyV4
Astralith's eyes widened not just at the sight of another Kaipo, but at the realization that Levi was inexplicably with him. "HOW?" she gasped, her voice a mixture of shock and disbelief.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtNx3lbfBwD
Kaipo’s laughter filled the air, a sound both triumphant and chilling. "It was all part of the plan," he began, his smile broadening. "From the very start, I orchestrated this moment using two of my Infinite Insight abilities: 'Premonition Pulse' and 'Eternal Archive'."185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡT5GeEScEki
"Premonition Pulse," he explained, "allowed me to foresee this exact scenario—the defeat of Lyn and Levi. And with 'Eternal Archive', I could tap into the universe's secrets to manipulate magical constructs and natural phenomena."185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbZdILAhCWL
Kaipo continued, revealing more of his calculated maneuvers. "I foresaw that Lyn and Levi would be defeated, so I split myself in two when they reached into the giant yellow orb. Each half retained fifty percent of my power. This split was strategic—while one half continued to engage, I sealed the other within Levi."185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgkSU0szPty
Astralith’s expression darkened as she processed the implications. "You manipulated them all along," she realized aloud.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8pb5qfC327
"Yes," Kaipo nodded solemnly. "And while Levi and Lyn believed they needed to touch the orb to gain their Essence Manifest, that was merely a diversion. I could have bestowed it upon them directly since I am its creator. But I needed a distraction to execute my split. Sending Levi and Zara to retrieve the orb years ago laid the groundwork for today."185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXrJ7ZCTiQ1
Kaipo’s plan was intricate, woven through time and deception. "When you used 'Seal' on Levi and Lyn, it played right into my hands. Sealing my other half in Levi ensured that when I called it back, Levi would be released from your spell."185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuoomSRlhjk
As Astralith absorbed the staggering depth of Kaipo’s foresight, he approached Levi. Gently, he placed the Ivel Jewel into Levi’s chest. "The power you are about to receive," Kaipo whispered, "will greatly surpass mine."185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡexB4QE7PI4
With that, the chapter closed, leaving the fate of Levi, the battle, and the very essence of their world hanging in a precarious balance, dictated by the profound strategy of Kaipo.185Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeo7asc0dlm
