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Dabi opened a massive portal above the creature, unleashing a torrent of spatial energy that engulfed it completely.
When the dust settled, the Vanguard was still standing, though its form was flickering and unstable. It laughed, a hollow, echoing sound.
"You have delayed the inevitable," it said, its voice calm despite its condition. "But the harbinger is coming. Prepare yourselves, for your world will burn."
With those final words, the Vanguard stepped back into the rift, Dabi take this opportunity create a space channel near the vanguard. His blade goes through the vanguard stomach.
'Vanguard disappear with Dabi's blade stuck inside his stomach.'
The defenders stood frozen, their victory tempered by the knowledge that the battle was far from over.
Dabi collapsed to one knee, exhaustion washing over him. Zen and Jeni rushed to his side, their faces a mix of relief and concern.
"You okay?" Zen asked, helping him to his feet.
