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Chapter 72 - The Right of Queens

A massive underground dungeon, lit dimly by glowing crystals embedded in the walls.

The atmosphere is filled with the echoes of powerful clashes, as the four fighters—Toshinori, Izana, Shoya, and Ken—engage in an intense sparring match.

Their powers shake the very foundations of the dungeon.

Ken, his dragon form in full force, unleashes a ferocious blast of his Destruction Breath, aimed directly at Izana.

Ken (shouting as he releases the blast):"Take this! Destruction Breath!"

Izana, calm and composed, quickly draws his sword, slicing through the torrent of destructive energy with ease. The powerful blade radiates a glowing light, cutting the attack in half.

Izana (smirking): "You're going to need more than that, Ken."

Ken, with a grin, lands on the ground, his dragon scales shimmering as he prepares for another assault.

Meanwhile, Shoya is locked in battle with Toshinori. Shoya wields his enormous scythe, spinning it with deadly precision, cutting through Toshinori's Atomic Breath with sheer force.

**Shoya (yelling as he swings his scythe):** "Meteor Slash!"

The attack cleaves through Toshinori's Atomic Breath, creating a massive shockwave that shakes the ground beneath them.

Toshinori, in his Devil Trigger form, grins as he dodges the attack with ease, his red eyes glowing with intensity.

Toshinori (teasing): "Nice try, but you're still too slow, Shoya!"

Shoya smirks, tightening his grip on his scythe.

Shoya:"Slow? You haven't seen anything yet."

Shoya charges at Toshinori, while Izana and Ken continue their clash on the other side of the dungeon.

Izana moves like lightning, dodging Ken's powerful blows while simultaneously launching precise counterattacks with his sword.

Ken (gritting his teeth): "Damn it, you're too fast, Izana!"

Izana (calmly): "It's not about speed. It's about precision."

**Izana quickly closes the distance between them, his sword glowing as he prepares to strike, but Ken lets out a roar and shifts into his full dragon form, massive wings unfolding as he takes to the air.**

**Ken (with a roar):** "Let's see you dodge this!"

**Ken inhales deeply, preparing to release an even more devastating Destruction Breath, but before he can unleash it, Toshinori suddenly appears behind him, having evaded Shoya's attack.**

Toshinori (grinning): "Ken, you're wide open!"

With lightning speed, Toshinori delivers a powerful strike to Ken, sending him crashing into the ground.

Shoya (laughing):"Hey! That was my fight, Toshinori!"

Toshinori (shrugging):"You were taking too long."

Izana, standing back and observing the playful rivalry, smiles slightly. He knows that, despite the intensity, they're all holding back to avoid truly harming each other.

Izana (smirking): "If you two are done, how about we finish this with a real challenge?"

Ken, shaking off the dust as he gets back up, grins widely, his dragon eyes gleaming with excitement.

Ken:"You're on. Let's kick this up a notch!"

The four warriors prepare for another round, their energy radiating through the dungeon as they ready themselves for what is sure to be an even more explosive clash.

The dungeon is quiet now, the echoes of their intense sparring match fading away. Toshinori, Ken, Izana, and Shoya—sit on the cold stone ground, each back in their human forms.

Their bodies are drenched in sweat, the afterglow of their battle radiating from their tired but satisfied expressions.

Above them, the sky is visible through a large opening in the cavern ceiling, revealing five glowing moons hovering in this strange dimension.

Toshinori leans back, looking up at the moons, his voice calm and reflective.

Toshinori: "Time flies, huh... It feels like just yesterday we were fighting to survive. Now look at us."

Ken, sitting next to him, cracks a small smile, still catching his breath. His dragon scales have receded, leaving him in his human form, though a faint aura of power still lingers around him.

Ken:"Yeah, from being nothing to something. It's been one hell of a journey, hasn't it?"

Izana, sitting cross-legged a bit further away, gazes at the five moons, his sharp eyes narrowing slightly.

His thoughts are darker, more focused on their enemy.

Izana: "Now, All For One... He's the one who will pay for everything. His time is coming."

Shoya, resting his scythe beside him, nods in agreement. His Titan form has faded, and he looks more like his usual self, but the fire in his eyes shows that he's ready for what's to come.

Shoya: "It's just a matter of time. Once the dimension portal is ready, we'll get our chance."

There's a brief silence between them, each lost in their thoughts. They've all come so far, battled countless enemies, and lost precious people along the way.

But now, with the portal almost complete, the final confrontation with All For One is within reach.

Toshinori (breaking the silence): "When we finally go back... everything will change. We're stronger now. We've all lost, we've all grown, and we're ready."

Ken (grinning): "He won't know what hit him."

Izana (clenching his fist): "No. This time, we finish it."

Shoya (smirking): "For our families, for everything we've been through... We'll end this."

Toshinori gazes up at the five moons, his expression solemn. The glow from the sky reflects in his eyes as he speaks, his voice quiet but filled with emotion.

Toshinori: "But it's not over yet. Ellen sacrificed everything... Her throne as the Queen of Russia, her rights, everything—just to protect our son, Hawk."

Izana, leaning back on his hands, nods gravely. His own thoughts drift to Eva, his wife, who had made her own sacrifices.

Izana: "Eva's on the same path. To protect Ellen and Hawk from their father, Diego, she gave up everything too. She's been by Ellen's side through it all."

Shoya tightens his grip on his scythe, anger flickering in his eyes. His voice is low, but the intensity is undeniable.

Shoya:"Diego... that man's not fit to be a king. It should've been Ellen or Eva. They're the rightful heirs, not him."

Ken, sitting next to him, clenches his fist, the veins on his arm showing the restrained power he holds.

He's always been protective of those he cares about, and Diego's actions stir something deep inside him.

Ken: "He destroyed both of his daughters' happiness. All for his own ambition. Ellen and Eva deserve better... they deserve their lives back."

There's a brief pause as the weight of their words settles in the air. Toshinori closes his eyes for a moment, thinking about Ellen—how much she's sacrificed, how much she's endured.

He knows that all of them are fighting for more than just the defeat of All For One. They're fighting for their families, for justice, and for the future they all deserve.

Toshinori (softly): "We're going to set things right. For Hawk, for Ellen... for all of us."

Ken looks over at Toshinori with a raised eyebrow, wiping the sweat from his brow after their sparring match.

Ken: "You got something in mind?"

Toshinori's eyes glint as he gazes back at Ken, the plan formulating in his mind.

Toshinori: "I'll expose Diego by revealing my return publicly. Once the world knows I'm alive, Diego will be forced into a corner."

Izana, ever the strategist, folds his arms across his chest, a serious expression on his face.

Izana:"That won't be enough, Toshinori. You know Diego. He won't just give up. He needs to be caught in his own trap—he needs to admit to his crimes himself, or he'll twist the situation as he always does."

Shoya nods in agreement, gripping the handle of his scythe firmly. His eyes flash with resolve.

Shoya: "We'll find a way. All of us, together. We've come too far to let Diego slip through our fingers now."

Ken, always one to inject a little levity into a tense situation, grins as he stretches his arms out, his dragon strength evident in his relaxed posture.

Ken: "But for now, let's keep this secret from our wives. If they find out, their fury will be absolute."

Toshinori, Izana, and Shoya can't help but chuckle at that. They've all experienced their wives' wrath before—there's no denying that the women in their lives are forces of nature.

**Toshinori (smirking):** "Yeah, we've all learned not to test their limits. Let's focus on Diego first."

Izana: "We'll need to move carefully, though. If Diego suspects anything before we're ready, he'll vanish before we can confront him."

Shoya: "We'll handle it. Together, like always."

The four of them share a knowing glance. They've fought countless battles side by side, and this one will be no different.

Diego's reign of manipulation and cruelty will come to an end, but they know they have to tread carefully—especially if they want to avoid the wrath of their powerful wives.

Ken (grinning): "First, we handle Diego. Then we brace ourselves for what comes next with the ladies."

Toshinori chuckles, nodding in agreement. As they look up at the five moons again, a sense of unity and purpose fills the air. They're ready for the challenges ahead—both on the battlefield and at home.