"In the darkest moments, victory lies in the strength of will; no chain can stop one who is determined for freedom."
After the intense battle between Fire Arc and the Hunters It was an intense and difficult fight. Arman used his sonic sword and fired a powerful sound at them. Lara and Erian fought as well, and Andreus repelled the attacks of the arrows above and Randall as well. , Larius was in poor health, having sustained several injuries during the fight. He collapsed unconscious on the battlefield. When he awoke, he found himself in a dark place, inside a ruined cave. His body was bound by chains, and he was in excruciating pain, his vision barely functional from the fatigue.
His eyes scanned his surroundings until they landed on the Hunter Leader, who was watching him closely. This man stood a few steps away, wearing a dark cloak, his expression calm yet threatening.
Larius (weakly):
"Where am I?"
Hunter Leader (with a forced smile):
"You're in a safe place, though you're not entirely safe. We are merely followers of a Church that works in secrecy. Everything you've done was part of a much larger plan than you realize."
Larius (struggling to lift his head):
"A church? What do you want from me?"
Hunter Leader (with a cruel grin):
"You were a part of a bigger plan... but it doesn't matter now. You have one last chance to understand who we are. If you're lucky, you might leave here alive."
Moments after speaking, the Hunter Leader approached, his eyes full of menace. It was clear he would show no mercy, but he also knew Larius had a special power that kept him alive.
Larius (with determination despite the pain):
"I won't be part of your dirty game. No matter the cost, I will fight for my freedom."
At that moment, Larius gathered his strength and unleashed an unexpected burst of power, breaking the chains that bound him. The injuries he had sustained didn't stop him, instead, they fueled his resolve.
Larius (loudly, burning with determination):
"You won't defeat me so easily!"
Larius attacked, and flames of Fire Elemental Light surged from his hands, erupting violently toward the Hunter Leader. The strikes kept coming, and the Hunter Leader tried to evade, but Larius's power was greater than he expected. The battle between them continued for hours, with Larius's blows growing stronger as the Hunter Leader struggled with his injuries.
Finally, Larius found a weak spot in the Hunter Leader, and in that moment, he unleashed his final strike. A powerful beam of light shot from his hand, engulfing the Hunter Leader directly. The Hunter Leader collapsed to the ground after receiving the mighty blow, his eyes filled with shock and pain. He could not stand, and fell unconscious, meeting his end in the cave.
Larius (looking at the body of the Hunter Leader silently, panting):
"You're done."
Although Larius felt victorious, he knew the battle was far from over. He had to escape before more enemies came for him. With a strong will, he pushed himself to leave the cave, where sunlight was just beginning to shine on the horizon.
As he fled, he felt a strange presence in the air. Something powerful was approaching him. Suddenly, the Masked Warrior appeared from the shadows in front of him. His glowing eyes and face hidden behind the mask only signified a new challenge.
Masked Warrior (with a calm but firm voice):
"You defeated their leader, but you haven't defeated me yet."
Larius (breathing heavily, his eyes filled with resolve):
"I didn't run to face you, but if you seek death, I'll give it to you."
The final battle began between them. The strikes were fast and furious. The Masked Warrior fought with a relentless martial style, each blow carrying the threat of death. Meanwhile, Larius used his renewed power after his fight with the Hunter Leader, unleashing fire to block the Masked Warrior's attacks.
The blows came one after another, and while the Masked Warrior tried to close the gap between them, Larius released the Fire Elemental Light in its maximum force, blinding the Masked Warrior for a brief moment.
Taking advantage of the opportunity, Larius launched his final attack, radiant beam of light that engulfed the Masked Warrior entirely, causing him to fall to the ground.With a fiery blow from a sword, he brought all his strength into him and launched a cutting, blazing blow towards his body
The Masked Warrior (panting and nearly collapsing, his eyes full of admiration):
"You've defeated me... you are stronger than I thought.She gave you a chance but she didn't take it. Bear with it"
Larius (looking at him with hatred):
"You won't kill me anymore."
The Masked Warrior fell to the ground, defeated, breathing his last breaths.
Thus, the battle came to an end. Larius exhaled in relief, but his heart was filled with worry for what was to come. With the Masked Warrior's death, only one battle of many had been won by his spirit.
Then, Larius walked away from the battle, heading toward the distant horizon where the sun was setting. Inside his heart burned a strong resolve to move forward, facing whatever challenges awaited him.
A battle between Larios and a masked warrior has ended, and there is a final way for Larios to return to his past