Blue sat on the forest floor, staring at Ayaan's lifeless body. The shock and horror of the sudden violence left him numb. Blood from Ayaan's head wound had splattered across Blue's face, mingling with his tears. The serene setting, once filled with warmth and wisdom, had turned into a nightmare.
Morin stood nearby, his red eyes glowing with a cold, calculated menace. His dark purple hair and pale skin contrasted sharply with his uniform from Feder. Morin's expression was one of grim determination, his presence exuding an aura of danger.
"I'm sorry, Blue. Orders are orders," Morin said, his voice devoid of emotion.
Without warning, Blue's right hand transformed into a Beam Cannon. Rage and grief propelled him into action. He fired at Morin, the beam of energy searing through the air. But Morin quickly manifested a shield made of the rare metal, Homenen. The beam collided with the shield, and Morin stood firm against the onslaught.
Blue screamed in desperation, "Full blast!" The intensity of the beam increased, pushing Morin back slightly. But Morin's expression remained impassive.
"That's all you have? How disappointing," Morin said, his voice laced with condescension. He manifested several flying swords from Homenen, and they charged at Blue with deadly precision.
Blue activated his rocket boosters, trying to evade the flying swords. He darted through the air, but Morin's relentless attack was too much. One of the swords sliced through Blue's left hand, severing it cleanly. Blue fell to the ground, a cloud of dust rising around him.
As the dust settled, Blue looked up to see Morin standing before him. Clothed in a full suit of purple metallic armor, Morin looked like an unyielding force. Only his face was visible, devoid of armor, but his eyes were filled with a chilling resolve. In his hand, he held a sword forged from Homenen, its purple sheen glowing ominously.
"This is the end, Blue," Morin said, raising his sword. He swung it down with lethal intent.
END OF CHAPTER 36