The battlefield was a maelstrom of power and determination as Ace Kurotsuchi relentlessly pummeled Malachar, the creator of the Rune of Eldertide. Malachar, battered and bruised, could feel his malevolent plans unraveling, and his desperation grew. With his last gasps of defiance, Malachar sneered at Ace, his words laced with cruelty. "You are worthless, Ace Kurotsuchi. Your strength and skills are nothing compared to what's coming for you. Everything you have will not be useful for what lies ahead." Ace's eyes narrowed as he heard these taunting words. He had endured too much, seen too much suffering caused by Malachar's malevolence. With grim determination, he retorted, "Just die already." With those words, Ace gathered the last reserves of his strength. His sword gleamed with an otherworldly radiance as he unleashed a final, devastating blow. The sword slash was not just a physical attack; it carried the weight of all the suffering and chaos that Malachar had wrought upon the realms. The blade cut through space and time itself, leaving a black trail behind it. The force of the attack was overwhelming, and it struck Malachar with a finality that left no room for escape. The creator of the Rune of Eldertide was consumed by the darkness, his malevolence extinguished. As the battlefield fell silent, the demon realm and other dimensions bore witness to the end of a malevolent era. Ace Kurotsuchi had prevailed, and justice had been served. The darkness that had gripped the realms was now dissipating, and hope began to return. With the battle won, Ace knew that his journey was far from over. There was still much to be done to restore order to the demon realm and heal the wounds inflicted by Malachar's malevolent scheme. But for now, he stood victorious, his determination and strength having prevailed over the darkest of forces.