Author's Note: Unedited Chapter
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The targets fought back with everything they had, their attacks relentless. But Gustav and Stark were unstoppable, their combined strength overpowering the swarm.
Gustav's fists glowed with energy as he delivered a final, earth-shattering punch that sent shockwaves through the arena, reducing the last of the targets to dust.
The arena fell silent, the air filled with the remnants of their battle. Gustav and Stark stood in the midst of the rubble, with battered but victorious looks.
"We did it," Stark voiced in relief.
Gustav nodded, a faint smile on his lips. "Yeah, we did."
As the arena transformed back into the serene, glowing field where they had started, Miss Aimee's projection appeared before them once more.
"Congratulations, Gustav," she said, her voice filled with pride. "You have completed the final trial."
Gustav and Stark exchanged a look of accomplishment.
