The battle between Kai and Draxor reached its peak, with both sides exchanging devastating blows. Yet, amidst the chaos, something unexpected occurred.
The relic, Andreas' creation now in Kai's possession, began to emit a brilliant light. The energy radiating from it was so overwhelming that the battlefield fell silent for a moment. All eyes, including Lyra's and Draxor's, turned to the relic as it started to move on its own.
Kai felt the relic tremble in his hands, its energy resonating through his body. "What's happening?" he murmured.
Before anyone could react, a hologram materialized from the relic. A figure bathed in blue light emerged—Andreas, appearing as he once was before becoming a narrative entity. His expression was calm, his demeanor as composed as ever.
"Kai," Andreas' voice echoed in the stillness created by the relic's power, "if you've reached this point and encountered Zyro, then you've proven yourself. Now, activate this relic by merging it with your body."
The hologram vanished instantly, leaving Kai both bewildered and determined. Staring at the relic, he could feel its latent energy pulsating. Without hesitation, Kai pressed the relic into his chest, allowing it to merge with his very being.
The moment the relic fused with him, an explosion of unimaginable magnitude erupted. A blinding light shot skyward, sending shockwaves that tore through the battlefield. The explosion was colossal—100 times the magnitude of a supernova. Even Draxor and the Kronax Pirates, who had been fighting Lyra, were thrown back by the sheer force of the energy.
Kai's power surged exponentially. His body now emanated an unfathomable cosmic energy, his aura expanding beyond comprehension. The power he gained from the relic was staggering—his strength increased a millionfold.
Amid the chaos, Andreas' voice echoed once more, not through a hologram, but directly into Kai's mind, as though his thoughts had been imprinted in the relic.
"Don't die, you idiot friend," Andreas said, his tone filled with both humor and warmth.
Kai smirked, his confidence renewed despite the overwhelming forces surrounding him. The anxiety he once felt vanished, replaced by a newfound resolve.
With his newfound power, Kai felt unstoppable. "Now... let's finish this."
Draxor, who had previously been brimming with confidence, now hesitated as he felt the oppressive weight of Kai's overwhelming energy. He took a step back, his usual bravado replaced by a rare sense of doubt.
"Incredible," Draxor muttered, "but will it be enough to defeat me?"
Kai didn't respond, offering only a small, knowing smile. With the cosmic energy coursing through him, victory was no longer a question—it was a certainty. But in his heart, Kai knew this battle wasn't just about him. It was about protecting the multiverse from total annihilation.