Chapter 79: Aria's Determination
Scene: The battlefield at the borders of the South Nation. Eren stands protectively in front of Aria, ready to face Lumea. The tension is palpable as the warriors prepare for the next clash.
Narrator: With Aria nearly defeated, Eren steps in to face Lumea. But Aria, determined to finish her own fight, refuses to stand down.
Eren: (firmly) Aria, let me handle this. You've done enough.
Aria: (struggling to stand) No, Eren. This is my fight. I need to finish it.
Eren: (concerned) But you're hurt. You can barely stand.
Aria: (determined) I won't let her win. I have to do this.
Eren looks at Aria, seeing the resolve in her eyes. He nods, stepping back to let her continue the fight.
Eren: (softly) Be careful.
Aria faces Lumea once more, her body bruised and battered, but her spirit unbroken. Lumea, seeing Aria's determination, smirks and prepares for the next round.
Lumea: (mockingly) Still want to fight? You should have stayed down.
Aria: (resolutely) I won't back down. Not until I've beaten you.
Lumea gathers her white mana, her eyes glowing with intensity. She forms a new ability, a glowing sphere of energy that pulses with power.
Lumea: (shouting) Barrier Grenade!
Lumea hurls the Barrier Grenade at Aria. The sphere explodes upon impact, creating a barrier of energy that traps Aria within. The walls of the barrier pulse with white mana, closing in on her.
Narrator: Lumea's Barrier Grenade traps Aria in a confined space of pulsing energy, the walls closing in and threatening to crush her.
Aria, realizing the danger, channels all her remaining mana into her hands. She focuses on breaking free from the barrier, her hands glowing with intense light.
Aria: (shouting) I won't be defeated!
Aria releases a powerful burst of energy, shattering the barrier and sending shockwaves across the battlefield. The force of the explosion sends Lumea stumbling back, her face twisted in anger.
Lumea: (furiously) How are you still standing?
Aria: (panting) I told you… I won't back down.
Lumea, enraged, charges at Aria with a flurry of attacks. Aria dodges and counters, her movements fueled by sheer determination. The clash of their powers creates a dazzling display of light and energy.
Narrator: Despite her injuries, Aria fights back with everything she has. Her determination and resolve push her to her limits, matching Lumea's attacks with her own.
Lumea, sensing that Aria is not giving up, channels her energy into one final, powerful attack. She forms another Barrier Grenade, but this time, she infuses it with even more power.
Lumea: (shouting) This ends now!
Lumea hurls the Barrier Grenade at Aria. The explosion is immense, creating a blinding flash of light and a deafening roar. Aria is thrown back, hitting the ground hard.
Eren: (shouting) Aria!
Aria lies on the ground, her body wracked with pain. But as Lumea approaches to deliver the final blow, Aria gathers her last reserves of strength. She channels all her mana into one final attack.
Aria: (determined) For my friends… for the South Nation… I won't let you win!
Aria releases a massive Mana Grenade, the explosion engulfing Lumea in a brilliant flash of light. The force of the blast sends Lumea flying, her body hitting the ground with a thud.
Narrator: Aria's final attack is a desperate move, putting all her remaining energy into one powerful blast. The explosion rocks the battlefield, leaving everyone in stunned silence.
As the light fades, Lumea is revealed lying on the ground, injured and struggling to rise. She glares at Aria with fury, but her strength is spent.
Lumea: (weakly) This isn't over… but I'll retreat for now.
Lumea staggers to her feet and retreats to Zarek's side, her body battered and bruised. Aria, exhausted and in pain, collapses to the ground, her energy completely spent.
Eren: (rushing to her side) Aria! Are you alright?
Aria: (weakly) I… I did it… I finished the fight…
Eren helps Aria to her feet, his eyes filled with pride and concern. He turns to face Zarek, his resolve stronger than ever.
Narrator: With Lumea defeated and retreated, Eren prepares to face Zarek. The battle is far from over, and the heroes must summon all their strength for the final confrontation.
Zarek, seeing Lumea's defeat, steps forward with a menacing smile. His white wings flare behind him, his eyes glowing with power.
Zarek: (coldly) So, you managed to defeat one of my allies. Impressive. But now, you face me.
Eren steps forward, his heart filled with determination. He stands tall, ready to face the dark force that threatens their world.
Eren: (firmly) This ends here, Zarek. You won't take our home.
Zarek: (smirking) We'll see about that. Prepare yourself, hero.
The chapter ends with Eren standing ready to face Zarek, his resolve unshaken. The final battle is about to begin, and the fate of the South Nation hangs in the balance.