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As Aiden ignited the flame, the space around them seemed to be illuminated with greater clarity. Every detail of the battle was now laid bare. Ryan, who had been wrestling with the darkness and despair, could now see Entity10 preparing to unleash another devastating punch towards him. But instead of being pushed back, this newfound light sparked a fresh surge of power within Ryan.
Taking a deep breath, Ryan felt the calm settle in the moment. Aiden's flame flared brightly, casting the towering figure of Entity10 into stark relief, creating a clear space for Ryan to act. Without hesitation, Ryan struck, his punch crashing forward with such force that the very air seemed to tear apart. Every muscle in his body tensed, every breath steady as he poured every ounce of his strength into the blow.
This strike was not merely an act of retaliation; it was the union of flesh and spirit. Ryan's strength didn't come only from his body but from the fire that blazed within him. The impact of his punch was so powerful that Entity10 staggered, gasping for air and nearly losing its balance.
With speed and power, Ryan immediately drew his long knife, and instinctively, he swung it toward Entity10 while maintaining his defensive stance, ready for the next strike.
Sensing Ryan's fierce resolve, Aiden moved forward, standing beside him. Aiden's fury caused the fire within him to blaze even brighter. The flame was more than just power; it was the driving force, the hope for both of them.
Together, Ryan and Aiden became a synchronized force, ready to face Entity10 in a furious clash.
As Aiden ignited his first flame, the world seemed to shift.
No longer was it simply light—but a life-giving surge, a tidal wave crashing through the space, banishing darkness and fear. The flame shot upwards like an enraged spirit, reflecting every muscle, every strained breath of Ryan, who now stood face-to-face with Entity10.
In that moment, Ryan didn't just see his enemy. He saw the tendons straining in its massive arms, the swirling black smoke wrapping around its clenched fist, and he saw the undeniable truth: this was the moment of choice.
He inhaled deeply.
The flame blazed higher behind him.
And Ryan advanced.
Entity10's punch came at him like a cannonball, but Ryan twisted his body, slipping past it like a leaf in the wind. The gust from the punch tore through the air, billowing his cloak, but Ryan swiftly powered through his hips, turned his shoulders, and launched a cross punch that struck Entity10's jaw with thunderous force.
The collision rang out like metal snapping.
Entity10 took a step back—but Ryan didn't let it recover. He pivoted, crouched, and landed a left hook to its gut, sending the creature into a crumpled position. And then—he followed up with a taekwondo-style kick, sending Entity10 reeling further back.
From the right, Aiden appeared like a fallen angel.
He hurled three fireballs in quick succession—but these were no ordinary flames. Each sphere contained a fury overflowing with vengeance. They circled Entity10 like a pack of wolves, then exploded in a simultaneous eruption, engulfing the beast in a ring of flame.
"Ryan! Take it down!" Aiden roared, eyes aflame, hair smoking.
Ryan responded by charging through the lingering fire. He executed a spinning kick to Entity10's shoulder, the joint cracking audibly under the force. Then, planting his knife in the ground, he sprang onto its shoulder like a mountain climber, unleashing a barrage of punches to its head.
Left—right—uppercut—reverse punch.
A storm of fists rained down like a torrent.
Entity10 howled in agony, swinging its arms like tree trunks to knock Ryan aside—but he skillfully backflipped, spinning midair, drawing his knife, and descending upon the creature like a bolt of lightning.
The blade pierced deep into Entity10's shoulder, slicing through its thick, armored skin. Black, hot blood spilled out like oil.
Aiden was not standing idle. He recited a chant—this time, flames coiled around his arm like a serpent. A fire spear formed from his hand, and in the blink of an eye, Aiden hurled it straight into Entity10's chest.
The explosion rocked the very ground beneath them.
Thick black smoke billowed—but Entity10 still refused to fall.
It roared, slamming one foot into the earth, creating a shockwave that rippled outward. Ryan and Aiden were flung in opposite directions. Yet both quickly rolled to their feet, almost simultaneously—and once again, they charged.
Ryan surged from the left, swinging his long knife across Entity10's side, leaving a long trail of blood. Aiden launched from the right, a charged fireball crashing into the creature's leg, causing it to buckle.
Seizing the opportunity, Ryan leapt onto Entity10's thigh, then pushed off its shoulder to reach its head. There, he slashed across the throat with his knife, the blood spilling like a torrential river.
Entity10 screamed in pain.
Aiden, never missing a beat, gathered a colossal fireball in both hands, then let out a primal roar. He hurled the ball directly at Entity10's chest—just as Ryan plunged his knife into its eye.
Flames erupted.
A deafening explosion shattered the ground, and a plume of dust rose like a fog of blood. In the chaos of smoke and fire, the colossal form of Entity10 staggered, then crumbled to the ground like a burning tower.
The fire continued to burn around it, a victory anthem of blazing glory.
Ryan stood amidst the ashes, gasping for breath, the knife still gripped tightly in his hand. Aiden approached, his arm still smoking, blood dripping from his lips—but neither of them spoke. There was no need. They both knew…
That battle—
...was a declaration of strength, will, and an unyielding belief that would never die.
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