Deep within Den's hidden base, Matthew stood before a massive chamber filled with strange technology. Inside, suspended in dark energy, was their creation—the clone of Luz.
It had taken time, effort, and the blood of the light descendant himself, but the experiment was finally complete. The clone opened its eyes, glowing with an eerie mix of light and darkness. It was Luz in form, but something was different—its aura was twisted, unstable, a perfect fusion of two opposing forces.
Matthew smirked. "This… is our greatest weapon."
Den watched in silence. He had once stood beside the real Luz, fighting together as brothers. But now, he had something stronger—a version of Luz without his weakness, without his doubts.
The clone stepped forward, its energy shaking the room.
And the war had just changed.
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Meanwhile, in Biringan, Luz and his people continued preparing for battle. But as they scouted the city's borders, they encountered someone unexpected—a lone figure moving through the shadows.
Before Luz could react, Ino struck first.
"You think you can spy on us?" Ino growled, locking the man in a hold.
The stranger barely struggled. He simply smirked, as if he had already planned his escape.
"You're making a mistake," the man said calmly.
But Ino wasn't convinced. Whoever this person was, he wasn't just anyone. There was something dangerous about him.
They captured the stranger and brought him to Biringan.
What they didn't know was that this wasn't just some lost traveler.
This was a thief—not an ordinary one, but the most-wanted thief in the world. A man known for stealing rare materials and even weapons from former warriors.
His true identity and purpose?
That was yet to be revealed.