As the dust settles on the battlefield where Captain Jackson and Lucy's fight came to an end, the scene shifts to a clash of titans—the fierce battle between Colonel Johnston, Harrison, and the leader of the enemy group, Josue.
The fight has reached a precarious stalemate. Josue's psychic defenses hold firm against the relentless assault from both Colonel Johnston and Harrison. Harrison's blinding speed, combined with the Colonel's unyielding flames, leaves Josue no time to react to every move. The battlefield is a storm of chaos, yet Josue remains steadfast within his psychic bubble.
However, as the thick smoke begins to dissipate, it becomes clear—Josue is the last one standing on his side. All his allies lie defeated. The weight of their loss changes the very atmosphere, thickening it with an ominous tension.
Josue gazes down at the battlefield, his psychic barrier shimmering faintly. Slowly, he closes his eyes and murmurs, barely audible, "It was nice meeting you all…"
Without warning, a massive explosion of psychic energy erupts from him, shaking the earth and sending shockwaves across the battlefield. As the light fades, Josue descends to the ground, transformed. His once-calm demeanor is gone. Pulsating waves of energy radiate from his body. His hair stands on end, glowing with raw power, and cracks begin to spread across his skin, emanating a dangerous light from within.
He fixes his gaze on Harrison and Colonel Johnston with an expression that is almost… empathetic.
"I don't blame either of you for standing in the way of my revenge," he says, his voice calm but brimming with power. "In fact… if more people like you existed in this world, perhaps I wouldn't be here now. But..." His tone shifts as a fiery determination burns in his eyes. His fists tighten, and his energy flares to a terrifying level. "NOTHING WILL GET IN MY WAY!"
With a deafening roar, his power surges further. His eyes turn a stark, glowing white, and the cracks along his skin grow wider, glowing brighter.
The ground trembles beneath his feet as he takes a single step forward. The force of it blasts both Harrison and Colonel Johnston back, their footing lost in the face of Josue's raw might. Each step he takes toward the village shakes the earth itself, his intent clear—destruction.
Meanwhile, elsewhere, Christian is finally catching his breath after ensuring the villagers' safety. He sits on the ground, exhaustion evident on his face. Beside him are Lt. Campos, Eve, Quin, Koa, and even Rax—bound with special dampening cuffs, unable to use his powers.
Suddenly, a powerful wave of psychic energy washes over them, sending a chill down their spines. The sheer pressure of it is overwhelming.
Christian recoils, eyes wide with shock. "WHAT THE HELL IS THAT?!?" he exclaims, his voice trembling.
Rax, weakened but smirking, coughs before speaking. "That… that's my boss."
Christian's heart sinks at the words. His mind immediately races to Harrison and Colonel Johnston. Before he can say anything, Lt. Campos strides over to Rax, her face steeled with determination and fury.
"What do you mean, this is your boss?" she demands, her tone sharp and unyielding.
Rax chuckles weakly, his voice dripping with malice. "You'll see soon enough. My boss will destroy you all…"
Back at the battlefield, Josue continues his unrelenting march toward the village, his power rippling outward with every step.
Colonel Johnston and Harrison struggle to recover, their breaths ragged as they assess the situation.
"We need a plan," Johnston says, tightening his gloves. His flames flicker to life around his fists. He glances at Harrison, his voice carrying a serious edge. "You might need to bring out your real sword for this one."
Harrison stretches his shoulders, preparing for the battle ahead. "No can do, Colonel. If I use that sword, I'll be in a whole lot of trouble."
Johnston raises a brow in confusion, but before he can press further, Harrison steps beside him and places a hand on his shoulder.
"Don't worry," Harrison says, flashing a confident grin. "We've got this."
With that, Harrison propels himself toward Josue, his movements sharp and precise, as if he's ready to unleash everything he's got.
Colonel Johnston exhales deeply, flames igniting around his feet. "All right… no holding back." He launches himself forward in a fiery burst, joining Harrison as the two prepare to face Josue's unstoppable might.
The battle is far from over.