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Chapter 19 - CHAPTER 18: Fractured Battlefield

Just as the tension reaches its peak, Shiro's smile broadens. His eyes flicker with a strange glint of amusement as he locks eyes with Ronen across the rooftop. The air between them feels heavy, electric with the impending clash of titans.

Ronen, ready to lunge at Shiro, catches something out of the corner of his eye—a figure standing just beyond the rooftop, cloaked in shadow. Before he can focus, a sudden surge of energy bursts beneath their feet.

A brilliant, swirling blue portal erupts from the ground, consuming the entire battlefield in a flash of light.

For a split second, there's silence.

Hank vs Ruman

Hank stumbles as he's thrown into a wide industrial area filled with crumbling warehouses. The air is thick with dust. He straightens his suit, adjusting his tie, as he hears footsteps.

From the shadows, Ruman steps forward—towering, muscular, and battle-worn. His eyes are cold and calculating, scars crisscrossing his face. A former soldier, now an enhanced artificial conjurer with Phantom X running through his veins.

Hank cracks his knuckles. "You know," he says casually, "I didn't plan on getting my suit dirty today."

Ruman grunts, unsheathing a massive blade. "You won't need it where you're going."

The two rush at each other with explosive speed, the impact of their clash sending shockwaves through the dilapidated structures around them.

Selene vs the Mind Ability Girl

Selene finds herself in a desolate plaza, the ghost of what was once a lively part of the city. She takes a moment to adjust her senses, her silver hair gleaming in the moonlight. Suddenly, a voice echoes in her mind.

"You won't win this."

Selene spins around, her eyes narrowing. The girl with mind abilities steps forward, her expression serene yet unsettling. Her powers reach into Selene's mind, warping reality around her. Shadows twist and rise, distorting Selene's perception of the world.

Selene closes her eyes, feeling the pull on her consciousness. "Mind games?" she mutters. "You'll need more than that."

The air around her vibrates as Selene's own conjure activates, pushing back the psychic invasion. This battle will be one of wills, a war fought inside the mind.

Ruben vs Leo

On the outskirts of the city, Ruben lands hard on his feet, quickly surveying his surroundings. An empty stretch of streets, with the wind howling between buildings.

He looks up to see Leo emerging from the darkness, his figure menacing and calm. Leo, another of Ronen's top soldiers, smirks as he twirls his twin daggers.

"Guess it's you and me," Leo says, cracking his neck. "Let's see if you can keep up, newbie."

Ruben grins, drawing his weapon. "I was hoping for a warm-up."

Without warning, Leo launches forward, his daggers spinning in a deadly dance. Ruben counters with quick, precise strikes. The two engage in a high-speed duel, darting across rooftops and narrow alleyways, neither giving the other an inch.

Shiro vs Ronen

Meanwhile, Shiro and Ronen are teleported to the heart of a grand, ancient courtyard bathed in eerie blue light. The moon hangs low in the sky, casting shadows on the cracked stone ground.

They stand across from each other, the weight of their confrontation growing by the second.

Ronen's crimson eyes burn with rage and determination, his sword glowing with dark energy. "I've waited a long time for this moment,"Your end is here, Shiro."

Shiro, unfazed, chuckles lightly. "Funny. Don't you remember what I promised you?"

The two stare each other down, the energy between them crackling. With a flash, Ronen charges forward, his blade cutting through the air. Shiro sidesteps effortlessly, his glowing blue eyes sharp, calculating.

They clash, sparks flying as steel meets conjured energy. The ground trembles beneath them as they exchange blows, each strike more intense than the last. This is a battle that will shape the future.