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Kaipo's descent was abrupt, his form cutting through the air to land heavily on the ground. The impact sent a ripple of dust swirling around him, his cloak fluttering with the force of his arrival. The Zenith Order, momentarily regrouping, watched warily as Kaipo straightened up, his aura undiminished by the fall.183Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeh7dO6cqFq
Nocturne, his voice a mixture of curiosity and caution, posed the question once more. "Really, who are you?"183Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡttj9jOzOYz
"Just a leader trying to avenge what is right," Kaipo responded, his tone serious yet edged with an undeniable power. His gaze fixed on Nocturne, probing for motives. "What did you want with the Elemental Jewel?"183Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡH5V8vw3jom
Struggling under the oppressive weight of Kaipo's aura, Nocturne attempted to formulate a reply, but the energy draining from him made it nearly impossible to speak. Observing this, Kaipo let out a short, amused laugh, apologizing for the unintended effect of his presence. "It's nothing personal, just a natural side effect of carrying the Tenth Jewel for so long," he explained, a smirk playing at the corners of his mouth.183Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd6dS55KJ6Q
Despite the difficulty, Nocturne managed a strained chuckle, acknowledging the ironic situation. Utilizing his last reserve of strength, he activated "Umbral Merge," calling to his comrades. One by one, the members of the Zenith Order began to dissolve into shadows, converging towards Nocturne. Their forms blurred and twisted, merging into a singular, more formidable entity.183Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFQPH4UXXBD
"Nocturne: Zenith Avatar," the newly formed being declared itself, its voice a confluence of all the Order's members, resonant and powerful.183Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBzxiZrgWkE
Kaipo, recognizing the transformation but still disinterested in a confrontation, gave a nonchalant shrug. "I really didn't come here to fight," he stated simply, his eyes scanning the formidable figure before him. "Just wanted to understand your intentions." With that, he vanished from the scene, his departure as sudden as his arrival.183Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqpSjOlmPFs
Left alone, the Zenith Avatar, Nocturne, let out a deep, menacing laugh. "Vengeance will be ours next time, Kaipo," he vowed, the shadows around him swirling in agitation.183Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFcSc0GmZPS
As the scene shifted, the focus moved to a distant location known as the Kingdom of Ruins. The view panned slowly over the desolate landscape, coming to rest inside a dimly lit throne room. There, a figure sat in shadow, the contours of his face obscured, an air of authority and menace palpable even in the stillness.183Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9BRKWWNLV7
"Welcome... Rogue High Mage"183Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHBvayWP9WE
