Emberfall Chronicles

Rajiv vs. Anil – The Final Clash

The air rumbled as Rajiv's golden energy exploded outward, illuminating the battlefield with a brilliant glow. The sheer force of his power sent debris flying, creating a golden storm around him. His eyes burned like fire, his aura pulsating with raw energy.

But just as he charged forward, fist aimed at Anil's face—

Anil stopped the punch with one hand.

For a moment, everything was silent.

Then—

Rajiv felt a wave of pressure crush down on him.

Anil's energy began fluctuating, the unstable dark energy inside him surging. But something was wrong. Anil's once endless power was fading, piece by piece.

His body shuddered.

"Tch... My energy... It's dropping...?"

But there was no time to think.

The fight resumed, but now, Rajiv was struggling.

His golden energy was unstable, flickering in and out. His breathing was heavy, his vision slightly blurred. His personality, which had momentarily shifted into something calm and elegant, had returned to normal.

Anil, on the other hand, wasn't holding back.

Dark symbols glowed on his arms as he swung his hand, casting a slicing spell.

SLASH!

A thin, invisible cut appeared on the wall behind Rajiv. A second later, a deep gash appeared across his shoulder.

Rajiv gritted his teeth. That was fast.

Anil smirked.

"This is my power, Rajiv."

Rajiv tightened his grip on his sword.

"Then let's see how much more you can take."

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Dark Blue 67 & Black Knight – Arrival at the Stadium

While Rajiv and Anil's battle raged, Dark Blue 67 and Black Knight were still locked in combat.

The Black Knight's massive sword clashed against Dark Blue 67's dagger, sending sparks flying.

But then—

Dark Blue 67 suddenly stopped.

He turned his gaze toward the stadium, where Rajiv and Anil were still fighting.

His grin widened.

"Time to end this."

Before the Black Knight could react, Dark Blue 67 vanished in an instant, moving at inhuman speed.

The Black Knight followed immediately.

They arrived just in time to see—

Anil collapsing.

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Anil's End – The True Purpose of Dark Blue 67

Anil fell to his knees, his energy finally giving out. His breaths were ragged, his body barely holding itself together.

Rajiv stood before him, still catching his breath.

But before either of them could react—

Dark Blue 67 landed between them.

"You're such a disappointment, Anil."

Anil slowly looked up, his eyes filled with confusion.

"W-What…?"

Dark Blue 67 raised his hand.

And then—

He plunged his dagger straight into Anil's chest.

SHINK!

Anil gasped.

Rajiv's eyes widened in horror.

"Anil!"

Dark Blue 67 smirked as black energy began draining out of Anil's body, flowing into his own hand.

"You were never meant to win."

Anil's body started turning cold.

His eyes lost their glow.

His voice faded.

And then—

He collapsed.

Dead.

Rajiv froze.

He had never seen death like this before.

His fists clenched.

"You…!"

Rajiv charged forward.

But Dark Blue 67 simply smirked.

He raised his hand, and in an instant—

Rajiv was trapped.

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The Cursed Box – Dark Blue 67's Secret Technique

A black energy field expanded, wrapping around Rajiv like a cage.

Within seconds, he was inside a perfect cube of darkness.

Inside, there was nothing.

No light.

No sound.

No way out.

Rajiv spun around, trying to see.

"What is this…?"

Outside the box, Dark Blue 67 chuckled.

"Welcome to my secret technique, Rajiv."

He turned to the Black Knight.

"Inside that box, there's nothing. No light, no energy, no escape. He will be blind. Alone. Useless."

The Black Knight's grip tightened on his sword.

"You're a coward."

Dark Blue 67 simply laughed.

"No. I'm a genius."

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The Black Knight's Rage – Cracking the Cage

The Black Knight stepped forward.

His energy surged.

The very air around him became hotter.

Dark Blue 67 felt it immediately.

"Oh? You're serious now?"

The Black Knight raised his sword, his armor glowing with a deep crimson heat.

"Release him."

Dark Blue 67 grinned.

"Or what?"

Then—

A CRACK formed on his body.

Dark Blue 67 stiffened.

His marks—the very symbols that covered his body—were cracking.

The heat from the Black Knight was affecting him.

Dark Blue 67 clicked his tongue.

"Tch… Annoying."

But before he could do anything—

The cracks on his skin spread further.

And for the first time—

His smile faltered.