
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.287Please respect copyright.PENANAlT7qDbIarQ
Nocturne, his voice a mixture of curiosity and caution, posed the question once more. "Really, who are you?"287Please respect copyright.PENANAeCjkwWov3F
"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?"287Please respect copyright.PENANAc6XoDspz8Q
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.287Please respect copyright.PENANAAEXM2j14Op
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.287Please respect copyright.PENANAW4uaFDx0V4
"Nocturne: Zenith Avatar," the newly formed being declared itself, its voice a confluence of all the Order's members, resonant and powerful.287Please respect copyright.PENANA5OImRyapFC
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.287Please respect copyright.PENANAGFA1KkPPCu
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.287Please respect copyright.PENANAhBZ13AxciZ
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.287Please respect copyright.PENANAEjijRxsZtP
"Welcome... Rogue High Mage"287Please respect copyright.PENANA805ehqenIR