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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.169Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYdtiCVuPXY
Nocturne, his voice a mixture of curiosity and caution, posed the question once more. "Really, who are you?"169Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtnBsGRrQTq
"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?"169Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNKDJDfU9Eu
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.169Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBuxZv9vUGz
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.169Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1t3sJILD7p
"Nocturne: Zenith Avatar," the newly formed being declared itself, its voice a confluence of all the Order's members, resonant and powerful.169Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhOcM0GOxvN
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.169Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDi8CdC2gLQ
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.169Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvfDKieUFbj
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.169Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgNYbCLUveY
"Welcome... Rogue High Mage"169Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ88DxSRiRUB
