As Kai and The Shadow approached the ethereal fragments, a silent agreement passed between them, their eyes locked on the prize before them.
"May the best man win," Kai said, his voice tinged with a challenge.
The Shadow nodded, a smirk playing on its lips. "Luck is for the unprepared. I trust in strategy."
The moment Kai's fingers brushed against the fragment, The Shadow's hand shot out towards him, but it passed through Kai's form as if he were made of mist. Kai turned, his expression one of amusement. "Do you still not learn your lesson?"
"I was merely testing whether you are an astral body or a real one," The Shadow retorted, confidence undiminished. "Now that I know you're just a manifestation, I can take everything for myself."
Kai's smile never wavered as The Shadow launched an energy attack. With a casual flick of his wrist, Kai deflected it, his demeanor calm and collected.
