Liu Ming: "Who is Jude?"
Bachi: (looks away, a rare moment of hesitation) "He's… the King's old friend. They fought side by side in the wars. We thought he died years ago. But if he's here…" (pauses, fists clenching) "It means he's been imprisoned. Forced to endure this hell for who knows how long."
Kael: (leaning forward) "How strong is this guy if the King trusted him?"
Sumire: (quietly, a note of awe in her voice) "Stronger than you can imagine. He's not like us. He's…" (looks up) "…a giant."
Hikari: (blinking in disbelief) "A giant? Like… literally? Are you serious?"
Liu Ming: (cutting in, his voice steady) "We don't have time to explain. Let's move. That noise might mean something's happening."
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The Desert Prison
The group trudges through the burning desert, the oppressive heat sapping their energy with every step. As they crest a dune, a massive fortress comes into view, its jagged walls blending with the landscape. The sound of clanging metal and faint cries grows louder as they approach.
Inside the prison yard, they see soldiers, bent under the weight of their chains, working tirelessly under the blazing sun. At the center of it all stands Jude, a towering figure covered in grime and sweat. His colossal frame dwarfs everyone around him, his muscles rippling as he lifts a massive boulder like it's nothing.
But his face… his face is hollow. The look of someone who has endured far too much for far too long.
Hikari: (whispering, eyes wide) "That's him…?"
Kael: (in a hushed voice) "How is he even alive after all this?"
The group's attention shifts to the figure seated above the prison yard on a raised platform. A man with a cruel smile watches the suffering below. His dark hair clings to his sweat-covered face, and his presence alone feels suffocating. This is Mr. Red, the Warden.
Bachi: (gritting his teeth) "That's the man who runs this place. He's not just some guard. He's a monster. Brutal. Unforgiving. If we're going to free Jude and everyone else, we need to be smart about this."
Sumire: "And by 'smart,' you mean…?"
Bachi: (sighing) "One of us will distract him. Keep him busy while the rest of us fight off the guards and break the prisoners' chains. If we can get Jude free, we'll have a shot at taking him down together."
A loud, mocking voice interrupts their planning.
Mr. Red: "You think I don't see you out there? Come on! Show yourselves, cowards!"
The group exchanges glances.
Bachi: (smirking nervously) "Well, so much for the element of surprise."
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The Battle Begins
The group charges into the yard, quickly taking out the guards with swift and precise attacks. Prisoners look on in shock as the newcomers fight back against their captors.
Mr. Red watches from his perch, unimpressed.
Mr. Red: (standing, his voice booming) "You've got guts, I'll give you that. But guts won't save you."
He leaps from the platform, landing with a thud that shakes the ground. The heat around him intensifies, the air shimmering as if he's a living furnace.
Bachi: (stepping forward) "Stay focused! Liu, he's yours. We'll handle the rest."
Liu Ming: (nodding, his expression grim) "Got it."
Liu Ming charges at Mr. Red, throwing a fiery kick aimed at his chest. Mr. Red sidesteps with ease and counters with a punch that sends Liu flying into the dirt.
Sumire: (slashing through a group of guards) "Liu, stay sharp! He's no ordinary brute!"
As Liu Ming struggles to his feet, Mr. Red stomps toward him, the ground beneath his feet cracking from the heat. He lunges at Liu, but Liu twists at the last second, countering with a flaming uppercut that sends Mr. Red staggering back.
Hikari: (fighting off soldiers) "What's with this heat? It's unbearable!"
Bachi: (gritting his teeth) "That's his ability. The angrier he gets, the hotter he burns. He's like a walking volcano. Be careful!"
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Liu Ming's Resolve
Mr. Red grins, blood dripping from the corner of his mouth.
Mr. Red: "Is that all you've got? You'll need more than sparks to stop me!"
Liu Ming stretches his arms, summoning several fireballs that hover around him, their intensity growing.
Liu Ming: (smirking) "You want fire? I'll give you fire."
He hurls the fireballs in rapid succession, each one slamming into Mr. Red with explosive force. For a moment, it seems like Liu Ming has the upper hand.
But then the smoke clears, revealing Mr. Red with gaping holes in his body. He looks down at them, unfazed, as the holes begin to close.
Bachi: (shouting) "Liu! You can't take him down with raw strength alone! Only a superior element can destroy his defenses!"
Liu Ming: (gritting his teeth) "Then I'll just have to burn hotter."
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Freeing Jude
Meanwhile, Hikari breaks through the remaining guards and reaches Jude, who towers over him. Up close, the giant looks even more imposing, his chains glowing faintly from the heat!"
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Hikari stands in front of Jude And looks like an ant in front of him
Jude moves shaking the ground : Who are you?