Miri's eyes dart toward Seiju, curious about his current fighting condition. "Seiju, do you have any more left in you to help me?"
Seiju struggles to stand up, his body heavy with the fatigue of the intense battle. "Yes, but very little. The most I can do for you is fire shots that can catch him off guard. But I don't think they'd hit him. He's too fast."
Miri turns around to see Olly making his way toward them. "I can still fight a bit," Despite her legs trying to give out, Miri manages to stand. "I'll buy you some time until you recover. Until then, leave it to me," She sprints toward Olly, examining his body to devise a plan of attack. "My energy is scarce right now, so I should use what I have carefully. Instead of using it for attacks, I'll have to use most of my strength to evade his attacks. One attack from him, and I'll be out for good," Miri readies herself for an attack, her two daggers glinting in the light as she slides them into her ankle slots. "That's what I'll do!" Miri lunges towards Olly, wielding a dagger in her left ankle and aiming a kick at his chest. Olly seizes Miri's ankle and hurls her to the ground with dominant force.
Olly summons Wind JōKai into his right fist, and as he punches down toward Miri, the sound of a rushing wind filling the air. Miri attempts to roll away from the attack, but the wounds she sustained during the battle prevent her from doing so. "Agh! I can't move!"
Suddenly, a Flame JōKai arrow, summoned by Seiju, narrowly misses Olly's head, whizzing past him. Seiju stands with a smug grin as Olly shifts his stance to face him. "Hey, don't you forget about me now."
"I see… So my attack didn't finish you. I'll make sure you stay down this time…." He runs toward Seiju, summoning Wind JōKai on his fists and feeling the power course through his fists. Olly's body propels forward as he launches a right hook at Seiju, the force of the blow creating a gust of wind. "Wind Fists: Omega Gust Punch!"
Seiju attempts to dodge Olly's attack by leaping to the left, but Olly's swift movements make it impossible for him to evade. "Damn, he's way too quick! I won't be able to dodge!" Olly's fist connects with Seiju's chest, sending him flying several meters away. Seiju tumbles across the floor, the attack's impact reverberating through his body. He lies on the ground, trying to regain his breath. Seiju grimaces in pain and clutches his chest, his eyes squeezing shut. "That attack hurt. That dude sure packs a hell of a punch."
With Wind JōKai enveloping his fists, Olly walks toward Seiju, casting a menacing glance his way. "In the name of my leader, I'm going to eliminate anyone who stands in his quest for vengeance," Olly propels himself forward, a rush of wind following him as he approaches Seiju. "Wind Fists: Rampaging Current Barra- " Miri leaps in the way and intercepts Olly's attack with her left leg extended in a sidekick position. The interruption takes Olly aback, his eyes widening in shock. "Dammit! At the rate I'm going, I'm going to collide with her."
Olly charges toward Miri and Seiju, and then, the sharp point of her dagger plunges into his stomach. After a moment, she removes the dagger from his gut, and they fall to the ground. Seiju lets out a weak chuckle before flashing a confident grin. "There you go… Miri..."
While Miri was lying on the ground, she pivots her head toward Olly, her limbs still. "I hope that did it."
Unfortunately, Olly emits a powerful force that sends debris and rocks flying in all directions. Olly's face contorts into a furious expression. His teeth bared in a snarl of anger. "I'm getting pissed off now," He lets out a daunting war cry that echoes throughout the arena, and the force from his picks up, leaving a shower of blown debris raining in its wake.
Miri attempts to rise and face him, but her legs give out, and she crumples to the arena floor. "I-I can't move..."
"I'll make sure your useless life is over with this attack," Olly channels Wind JōKai onto his fists and jumps into the air, striking Miri multiple times without touching her because of the wind's immense power. "Wind Fists Special Technique: Maximum Cyclone Rush!"
As Olly attacks Miri, Seiju struggles to move toward Miri, the pain too severe for him even to lift a finger. "Miri!"
The attack leaves Miri's body broken and battered on the ground, her gaze vacant and her wounds bleeding profusely. Olly regards her from above with an air of superiority. "Your biggest mistake was thinking you had a shot at defeating a super specimen. That's why you and your friend will both lie lifeless beneath me like the pathetic creatures you are," Olly's stance shifts as he turns to face Seiju. "And as for you, I'll crush every fiber of your being until all of your body can no longer function," Olly lifts Seiju off the ground and wraps him in a bear hug, his muscles bulging with the added strength from Wind JōKai. Seiju's body convulses in pain, and he lets out a gut-wrenching scream.
As Olly squeezes Seiju, a deep, ominous voice echoes in the far-off reaches of Miri's mind. "Wake up… It's not over yet.... it won't be over until we say so..."
"N-no way. I thought that attack would have killed me...."
Miri rises to a standing position, her chest heaving as she struggles to keep a steady breath, bridging the gap between life and death.
Miri feels a surge of power welling up from within, causing her heart to beat in her ears. "This feeling..... What is it? I feel it coursing through me, trying to escape… what is this?"
Olly turns, and his eyes widen in shock at the remarkable improvement in her condition. "I used my strongest attack on you! How are you still alive?!"
Miri replays Navar's words in her head when they left Wellfort. "By the time we'll come back, we'll be Warriors!" Miri looks at her hands, pulsing with adrenaline despite being stained with blood. "Navar Jax and I all have a dream... to become warriors... I can't achieve that by dying here. I need to survive by any means necessary.." Miri unleashes the power within her, and a violent wind surrounds her, lifting debris and minerals from the ground.
As the ferocious wind continues to blow from around Miri, the sound of it is hauntingly familiar, like the mournful howl of a wolf in the night. Olly feels uneasy because of the force being invoked by the power. "What is this malevolent power?"
The power surging from Miri causes the wind to thrash harder and the howling sound to grow louder. Miri feels a sudden surge of power, strengthening her abilities and healing her wounds. "What's going on with me… Why do I feel stronger? And my wounds… they're healing," Then, a burst of purple energy surrounds her, spinning at incredible speeds.
As Olly experiences a sinking feeling in his chest, a deluge of sweat pours down his face. He stands frozen, his eyes fixed on the immense power before him, realizing what the power is. "It can't be... this brat has....."
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"Dark JōKai!"
The purple energy surrounding Miri bursts and crackles before dissipating and coating her in a protective layer. As Miri surveys her body, she feels the power surrounding her, making her skin tingle with anticipation. "My JōKai... I've awakened it now..."Miri fixes a fierce gaze on Olly and clenches her fists with determination. "I made a promise to myself. That I'd become the strongest Warrior alive! I'll eradicate anyone who stands in my way, and I'll start with you!" Declares Miri with an ominous echo behind her voice.