Chapter 82: The Abyss of Rage
Scene: The battlefield at the borders of the South Nation. Eren and Zarek continue their intense battle, their mana swords clashing in a spectacular display of power. The air crackles with energy as their clash reaches a new level of intensity.
Narrator: Eren and Zarek are locked in a fierce struggle, their powers equally matched. Each strike resonates with the force of their determination, neither willing to back down.
Zarek's eyes narrow as he summons a massive sphere of white mana, its energy pulsating with incredible power. The light from the sphere casts long shadows across the battlefield.
Zarek: (shouting) Divine Punishment!
The sphere, enormous and radiant, is hurled toward Eren with terrifying speed. Eren, sensing the danger, taps into his Spacial Drift ability and moves with blinding speed, dodging the attack effortlessly.
Eren: (breathless) That was close. I need to end this, now.
Eren's anger continues to build, his red mana aura growing more sinister and intense. His only goal is to kill Zarek, the rage in his heart fueling his power.
Narrator: As Eren's anger grows, his aura becomes more sinister. His rage fuels his power, transforming his Golden Blade into something more menacing.
Eren channels his red mana into the Golden Blade, transforming it into a Scarlet Blade. The blade radiates with malicious red energy, its power overwhelming.
Eren: (shouting) Scarlet Blade!
The Scarlet Blade pulses with dark energy, its crimson glow casting an eerie light. Zarek, for the first time, feels a twinge of fear at the sight of Eren's new weapon.
Zarek: (nervously) What is this power…?
Eren launches at Zarek with Spacial Drift, his speed unmatched. He swings the Scarlet Blade with deadly precision, cutting off one of Zarek's white wings.
Zarek: (screaming) No! My wing!
Zarek tries to fight back, launching a desperate barrage of Holy Bombs. But Eren, consumed by rage, deflects them with ease, his movements fluid and effortless.
Narrator: Zarek's desperate attacks are no match for Eren's rage-fueled power. The Scarlet Blade cuts through Zarek's defenses, leaving him vulnerable and scared.
Eren's eyes burn with fury as he prepares to deliver the final blow. The power of his red mana surges through him, his only thought to end Zarek's life.
Eren: (shouting) This ends now, Zarek!
Eren raises the Scarlet Blade, ready to strike Zarek down. But just as he swings, Rylan appears, his expression filled with concern.
Rylan: (shouting) Eren, stop! Don't lose yourself to the rage!
Eren hesitates for a moment, his eyes flickering with a hint of recognition. But the rage quickly takes over again, and he ignores Rylan's plea.
Eren: (furiously) Get out of my way, Rylan!
Rylan steps in front of Zarek, his arms outstretched in a protective gesture. His eyes are filled with determination and compassion.
Rylan: (pleading) Eren, this isn't you. Don't let the rage consume you. We need you, Elaria needs you.
Eren's grip on the Scarlet Blade tightens, his body trembling with anger. His eyes lock onto Rylan, the rage making it difficult to see reason.
Narrator: Rylan's words reach Eren, but the rage inside him is overwhelming. The power of the Scarlet Blade and his red mana push him to the brink of losing control.
Eren raises the Scarlet Blade again, his eyes burning with fury. Rylan stands firm, refusing to back down.
Eren: (shouting) Move, Rylan! I need to end this!
Rylan: (firmly) Not like this, Eren. This isn't the way. Think about what you're doing!
Eren's eyes flicker again, a moment of clarity cutting through the rage. But the anger quickly returns, and he prepares to strike Rylan down.
Eren: (growling) You don't understand, Rylan. He needs to die!
Rylan takes a step closer, his voice calm and steady despite the danger.
Rylan: (softly) I do understand, Eren. But killing him in anger won't bring peace. It will only destroy you.
Eren hesitates once more, the words slowly piercing through the fog of his rage. His body trembles as he fights the urge to strike.
Narrator: The struggle within Eren is fierce. Rylan's words reach him, but the power of his rage-fueled transformation makes it hard to let go.
Eren's eyes flicker between red and their natural color, his mind torn between rage and reason. He grits his teeth, the struggle evident on his face.
Eren: (struggling) I… I can't…
Rylan: (gently) Yes, you can, Eren. You're stronger than this. Don't let the rage win.
Eren's body trembles, the Scarlet Blade wavering in his hand. The red mana around him begins to flicker, the power slowly receding.
Eren: (breathless) Rylan… I…
But the rage surges once more, and Eren raises the Scarlet Blade high, ready to strike Rylan down. The chapter ends with Eren poised to attack, his mind and heart locked in a battle of their own.
Narrator: The chapter ends with Eren ready to strike Rylan, his mind consumed by rage. The struggle between rage and reason continues, the fate of Eren's soul hanging in the balance.