As Zara faced off against the malevolent Hotetsu members, the battlefield was strewn with death and chaos. But she was taken aback when she encountered Yuri, known as The Princess of Blood. Yuri reveled in the destruction and laughed at the feeble attempts of the students to resist her. For Zara, however, the sight of the lifeless bodies and the spattered blood was gut-wrenching. Zara's resolve to protect her fellow students was unwavering. She gripped her sword, ready to take on this formidable opponent. The clash of emotions on the battlefield was palpable, with Yuri's sadistic enjoyment contrasting with Zara's determination to stop her. Zara moved swiftly, launching powerful slashes enhanced with her magic toward Yuri. But to her astonishment, blood materialized before her attacks, halting them in their tracks. She weaved and dodged, avoiding Yuri's blood-based assaults while trying to formulate a plan. Inside her mind, Zara pondered her predicament. "How can I defeat her? I can't afford to let her touch me or even get a hit in. But what's the weakness here?" Amid the chaotic battle, she took the initiative and launched herself toward Yuri with a massive, purple-infused slash. The collision created a blinding explosion, obscuring their surroundings with debris. Yuri, momentarily blinded, responded by creating a network of deadly blood spikes around her. To Zara's surprise, these spikes flew in all directions, cutting her from multiple sides. Yuri grinned maliciously, believing she had the upper hand. Zara was now wounded and desperate. In the midst of her injuries, Yuri attempted to feed on the blood she had caused Zara to shed. As she drank the blood, Zara felt herself immobilized, her movements stilled by the overwhelming force. Yuri approached with a cruel smile, her aura shrouded in red malevolence. It seemed like the end for Zara. Desperation and panic filled Zara, and she closed her eyes, preparing for the inevitable. She could only watch in terror as Yuri drew closer. But then, something unexpected happened. A swift, echoing clash of swords followed by a distinctive splash resonated through the air. Zara dared to open her eyes, and her sight filled with the shocking image of Yuri sporting a gaping hole in her chest, right where her heart should be. Blood oozed from the wound. Tears welled up in Zara's eyes as Azuma held her close. He reassured her, "I know you've been through a lot, but you don't have to go through it alone. I'm here with you, and I will protect you." However, Azuma revealed a secret. "I will protect you as your big brother." The shocking revelation puzzled Zara, but there was no time to dwell on it. Azuma's urgency was clear as he proclaimed, "Now, let's go and keep defeating these Hotetsu Members." With newfound determination, Zara and Azuma set out to engage the enemy, side by side. Meanwhile, Akira and Julius floated above the academy, a malevolent plan in the works. In an eerie chant, Julius invoked, "Open, Konton Sekai no Tobira." This act did not go unnoticed by Azuma, who quickly realized their intentions. He descended upon them, but before that, he told Zara to go and kill the Hotetsu Members without him, something has appeared upon his plans. Anger etched across his face. "What are you guys doing!? What is with you!?" Azuma's voice carried a note of urgency as he confronted the two. Akira remained defiant, responding, "That's none of your business, Azuma-sama." Azuma's grip on his sword tightened, and he unleashed a colossal white slash toward the two adversaries. The attack was so swift but Julius had dodge it, while Akira, taken off guard, was struck by the immense force. The slash ripped through his arm clothing and seared his skin. Akira was genuinely impressed by the sheer power of the strike, which hinted at Azuma's immense strength. Akira also called him a 'Monster.' As the battle intensified, Azuma's right eye became completely white, that let Akira know, that he was the son of Archangel, Sayuri Mikio. The strongest Female Archangel. The battle between Azuma and Julius unfolded with raw, unrelenting power. After Akira's enigmatic departure, Julius stepped forward, unleashing his formidable sword. He was resolute about facing Azuma head-on, realizing the gravity of the situation. "Leave. I will handle him," Julius told Akira with an air of authority. "Don't forget to do what I asked you to do." With a nonchalant response, Akira replied, "Alright, alright. Have fun," before promptly teleporting away, leaving Julius to confront Azuma alone. Julius's voice remained calm and cold as he addressed his opponent. "I will not go easy on you. I will not hold back from the start." Azuma, displaying his unyielding determination, responded with a chilling resolve. "Bring it on. I will kill you." The clash began with a surge of power as Julius cast a flying Meigetsu Tensho, a fierce attack that soared toward Azuma, exploding in proximity to him. Azuma, however, exhibited his agility and finesse by skillfully evading the destructive burst. Without wasting a moment, Azuma launched himself toward Julius with remarkable strength and power. Each encounter of their blades sent shockwaves through the heavens, their might splitting clouds asunder. As Azuma took the upper hand with his unmatched swordsmanship, Julius recognized the need to exert himself from the outset. He declared, "I will not go easy on you," emphasizing his commitment to this clash of Gods. Julius stepped back and executed a Shin'en no Hakka slash, an attack of overwhelming force and power. It was tenfold more potent than a standard strike, and Azuma realized the gravity of the situation. He nimbly reflected the incoming attack, steering it away and causing a cataclysmic explosion when it met the ground. The evidence of the colossal power on display was apparent to both combatants. Azuma's slashes and Julius's counters were akin to cataclysmic forces of nature. When Azuma closed in for an attack, Julius stepped back and brandished a defensively charged sword. It was a testament to his resilience. Azuma smiled sarcastically and quipped, "Take this." He propelled himself back, gripping his sword with unparalleled strength and determination. He unleashed an even more devastating slash. This time, it not only possessed astonishing speed but also sliced a portion of Julius's arm. The aftermath of the slash carved a catastrophic trench in the landscape. Julius, however, remained level-headed despite the ongoing mayhem. He stated, "Calm down, Azuma. You're going to destroy the city." Azuma's reply, curt and uncompromising, indicated his unwavering intent. "Cut the crap." Julius seized the moment, closing the distance between him and Azuma in a lightning-fast maneuver that left Azuma reeling. As their swords clashed, the force behind their strikes became evident. Azuma, in response, found himself propelled backward, crashing into the ground, which bore the brunt of the immense impact, creating a massive crater. Struggling to his feet, Azuma was undeterred. With resilience and determination, he regained his composure and devised a daring strategy. Julius, however, seemed unaware of Azuma's hidden move. Julius fully charged a Kuhaku Goku, a formidable attack that could obliterate Azuma. He launched it with the intention of vanquishing his opponent. As the powerful spell hurtled toward Azuma, he revealed his trump card. "Haha, you fell for it," Azuma taunted. Azuma's hand extended, his power manifesting the ability known as Possession. He seized control of Julius's Kuhaku Goku, turning the once-deadly force against its caster. Julius, caught off guard, couldn't dodge his own attack and was struck by the overwhelming power of his own magic. Thanks to his inherent resistance to magical effects, he survived the attack, though not without severe injury. Julius was left grievously wounded, his clothing torn and his mask partially shattered. The magnitude of the force unleashed had nearly claimed his life. The battle between these formidable adversaries raged on, with no clear victor yet in sight. The aftermath of the fierce battle that had raged between Azuma and Julius left the Holy Swords Academy in shambles. Amidst the chaos, Zara found herself standing atop a sea of fallen Hotetsu members, bodies strewn across the academy grounds that she had killed. Her first priority was to ensure the safety of the students, many of whom were too weak to fend for themselves. Zara began the arduous task of helping them to safety, guiding them out of the academy to a secure location. Once she had successfully evacuated the students and ascertained their well-being, Zara felt compelled to return to the academy to understand the cause of the devastation and to aid Azuma. Fueled by her determination, she sprinted back toward the source of the tumult. Arriving at the heart of the upheaval, Zara spotted Azuma on the ground, surrounded by a massive crater. Another figure was descending from the skies above, and Zara couldn't discern their identity. She hurried toward Azuma, but his urgent plea halted her in her tracks. "DON'T COME HERE, ZARA!" Azuma's voice resonated with a sense of urgency and concern. Before she could react further, Julius took a calculated action, striking the ground beside Azuma. The shockwave generated by his strike produced a powerful force that sent Zara flying through the air, crashing into a nearby building. She lay unconscious, her body battered from the impact. The showdown between Azuma and Julius continued. They had opted for a contest of pure physical strength, discarding their magical prowess for an honest hand-to-hand combat. With a quick, yet non-lethal strike, Azuma took a bold step forward, dealing a mighty punch to Julius's face. The impact sent Julius sprawling sideways, his mouth spewing forth blood as he struggled to regain his bearings from the impact that he had withstood. Julius, although battered and fatigued, remained composed and taunted Azuma, acknowledging the efficiency of his punch. "Nice hit." Despite the grueling battle, Julius's resolve remained unbroken. He was determined to persevere, and his indomitable spirit was evident in his words as he spat out blood. "Just die already." With the air crackling with tension, Julius and Azuma resumed their fight. They bolted toward one another, preparing to engage once more. Azuma, initially targeting Julius's face with a swift punch, skillfully shifted his attack to the stomach. His quick thinking allowed him to land a ferocious punch in the midsection, causing Julius to lose his breath and reel from the impact. Leaving him unconscious.