Kazuki's laughter echoed through the narrow lane, a wild and menacing sound that sent chills down Lumi's spine. His body radiated flames of crimson and black, the ground beneath him cracking under the sheer force of his chaotic energy. His eyes, once calm and uncertain, now burned with a dangerous confidence.
"This power... I've never felt so alive," Kazuki said, his voice filled with arrogance as he stepped toward the Savior. "You thought you could kill me? Pathetic."
The flames roared around him as Kazuki launched himself at the Savior with terrifying speed. His fist, blazing with chaos, shot toward the Savior's face with enough force to shatter reality itself.
Andreas chuckled, leaning on Sonnet's shoulder. "Well, well. Looks like the tables have turned, huh?"
Sonnet grinned, pulling out her silver-stringed harp and strumming it lightly. "Savior, you might wanna run. You're not gonna win this one."
The Savior remained still, his expression unreadable as Kazuki's chaotic fist closed in.
But just before the blow connected, he snapped his fingers.
In an instant, Kazuki's body was yanked back by an unseen force, slammed into the wall with a sickening thud. The chaotic flames around him sputtered and dimmed, leaving him gasping for breath, pinned against the wall by the sheer power of the Savior's will.
The Savior stepped forward, his eyes cold and calculating. "You are a fool if you think chaos will save you," he said, his voice dripping with disappointment. "You've become something I had hoped to prevent."
Kazuki struggled, his chaotic energy flickering weakly. The arrogance in his eyes faded as he felt the overwhelming presence of the Savior.
"I let you live... for now," the Savior said, turning to Sonnet and Andreas. "Enjoy your little victories while they last. Chaos always devours everything it touches."
He vanished in a swirl of golden light, leaving behind a suffocating silence.
Lumi ran to Kazuki, who slid down the wall, his body trembling from exhaustion. "Kazuki! Are you okay?" she asked, panic lacing her voice.
Andreas crossed his arms, his playful grin gone. "That... didn't go how I expected."
Sonnet sighed, tapping her harp against her shoulder. "Well, that was awkward. But hey, at least he didn't kill us."
Lumi shot them a glare. "This isn't a joke! Kazuki nearly—"
"Relax," Kazuki said, his breath ragged but steady. "I'm fine. Just... tired."
Sonnet knelt beside him, offering a playful smirk. "You're fine, all right. That was some serious chaos back there. I'd say welcome to the club, but... chaos isn't exactly our thing."
Lumi helped Kazuki to his feet, her expression filled with worry. "We need to get back to the apartment. You need rest."
As they made their way back, Andreas glanced over his shoulder at the spot where the Savior had stood. His lighthearted facade faltered for a moment, his eyes darkening. "He's not done with us yet," he whispered. "Not by a long shot."