The air in the Spirit Realm shifted.
Heavy.
Unstable.
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The floating girl hovered silently, her glowing eyes locked onto Zephyr.
No emotion.
No hesitation.
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"…Leave…"
Her voice echoed again, softer—
But far more dangerous.
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"…Or be erased."
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Rex stepped back slightly.
"…Yeah… I don't like her."
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Elara didn't move.
Her eyes narrowed, analyzing.
"…She's not just a spirit…"
She whispered.
"…She's a high-tier entity."
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Zephyr stepped forward.
Calm.
Unshaken.
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"…Then that makes three of us."
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The spirit's gaze sharpened.
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"…You don't understand."
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The ground beneath them rippled like water.
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"…You are not meant to exist here."
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Zephyr smirked faintly.
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"…I hear that a lot."
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The spirit raised her hand.
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And the world broke.
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BOOM
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The space around Zephyr shattered like glass.
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He barely reacted in time—
Jumping back as the ground where he stood collapsed into nothingness.
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"…What the—?!"
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Rex dodged to the side.
"…SHE'S BREAKING REALITY?!"
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Elara moved instantly.
"Ice Barrier!"
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A shield formed around them—
Just as another wave of distortion struck.
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CRACK
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The barrier shattered instantly.
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"…Too strong…" Elara whispered.
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The spirit floated closer.
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"…Last warning."
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Zephyr exhaled slowly.
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"…No."
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The system appeared.
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[Target Identified: Spirit Entity]
[Power Level: ???]
[Analysis: Incomplete]
[Override Probability: Extremely Low]
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"…Figures."
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The spirit's eyes glowed brighter.
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"…Then disappear."
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She pointed toward him.
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The space around Zephyr twisted violently—
Trying to erase him from existence.
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At that moment—
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BOOM
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Blue energy exploded from his body.
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"Dragon's Aura."
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The distortion slowed.
Stopped.
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For the first time—
The spirit paused.
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"…Interesting…"
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Zephyr stepped forward.
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"…My turn."
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He vanished.
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Appearing directly in front of her.
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His hand shot forward.
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"…Override."
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The air glitched.
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The spirit's form flickered—
For just a second.
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Then—
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Nothing.
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Zephyr's eyes widened.
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"…Didn't work—"
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The spirit grabbed his wrist instantly.
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"…You're not ready."
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She tightened her grip.
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Pain shot through his arm.
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Before she could crush it—
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CRACK
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A burst of lightning struck her.
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Rex.
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"Back off!"
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He charged forward.
Lightning exploding around him.
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The spirit released Zephyr—
But didn't move.
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The lightning hit her—
And passed through.
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"…What?!"
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She raised her hand slightly.
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Rex was thrown back violently.
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Crashing into a floating rock.
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"REX!"
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Elara moved next.
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"Ice Dominion!"
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A massive wave of ice surged forward—
Freezing everything in its path.
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The spirit was engulfed.
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For a moment—
Stillness.
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Then—
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CRACK
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The ice shattered instantly.
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"…I warned you."
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She lifted her hand again.
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The air condensed.
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A sphere of pure distortion formed.
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Aimed directly at Elara.
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Zephyr's eyes widened.
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"…No—!"
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He moved instantly.
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Faster than before.
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He pushed Elara aside—
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And took the attack head-on.
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BOOOOM!!!
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Everything exploded.
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Silence followed.
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Smoke filled the air.
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Elara coughed.
"…Zephyr…?"
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No response.
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Rex groaned from a distance.
"…He… took that hit…"
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The smoke slowly cleared.
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And revealed—
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Zephyr.
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Standing.
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Barely.
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His clothes torn.
Blood dripping from his mouth.
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But his eyes—
Still burning.
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"…Not… enough…"
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The spirit stared at him.
---
For the first time—
Something changed.
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"…You survived…"
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Zephyr laughed weakly.
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"…Yeah…"
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The system flickered violently.
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[Critical Condition Detected]
[New Ability Triggered]
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His eyes widened.
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"…What now…"
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The screen changed.
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[Dragon Bloodline Reaction]
[Skill Unlocked: Partial Dragon Form]
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Blue energy erupted from his body.
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The mark on his chest burned brightly.
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Scales began forming along his arm.
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His eyes turned fully dragon-like.
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Elara stared in shock.
"…He's transforming…"
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Rex grinned despite his injuries.
"…Now this is getting good…"
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Zephyr raised his head slowly.
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Power surged through him.
Stronger.
Wilder.
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He looked at the spirit.
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"…Round two."
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The spirit watched him silently.
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Then—
A faint smile appeared.
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"…Now…"
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Her voice softened.
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"…you're interesting."
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The ground trembled.
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The real fight—
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Was finally beginning.