Silence.
The vessel disappears.
Dranexx (annoyed, frowning): Wait… was that it?
He looks at Soral.
Is that vessel dead already?
Soral (sighs, unimpressed): Yes.
He was just trash.
She brushes it off lightly.
Ants like that dare to challenge a god without knowing…
Now he has fallen.
She glances at Jevalron.
I guess now we remove the last core fragment from that boy…
and destroy it completely so he won't resurrect
She stops.
Dranexx… is already walking past her.
Carrying Jevalron.
Dranexx (calmly): That's not what I came here for.
He doesn't look back.
To see it all end like that…?
Never.
His voice lowers slightly.
It ain't over… until I say it is over.
Soral (yells, shocked): What are you doing, Drane…!?
No response.
Dranexx stops…
He stretches out his hand
And places it on Jevalron's chest.
Crack.
The seal shatters.
Dark energy leaks out instantly
Dranexx grabs it
Then throws Jevalron's body toward the scattered fragments
BOOM.
The fragments react.
They surge…
They connect…
They resonate
Thump.
THUMP.
THUMP.
The ritual… begins.
Soral (furious, aura exploding): WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?
She steps forward, anger rising fast.
Are you mad…!?
Koyai is a ruthless demon!
Once he's resurrected, he won't rest until all his enemies fall!
Her voice sharpens, intense.
I've watched him before observed him.
He has deadly abilities that could destroy this world with ease!
She glares at him.
And you just completed the ritual…!?
Her expression hardens.
I can't believe you're risking this world…
all for the sake of your ridiculous sense of entertainment…!
Dranexx (calmly, unfazed): Well… your problem.
He glances at her slightly.
You can't stop it now,It's already begun.
He points faintly toward Jevalron's body now surrounded by energy.
Unless…
His eyes narrow slightly.
You're willing to destroy the king's son.
A pause.
Dranexx (low voice):And you and I both know…
He smirks faintly.
You don't want that to happen… do you now?
Silence
The energy surges violently
The fragments fuse…
A form begins to take shape…
Ancient… overwhelming… monstrous.
??? (deep, echoing voice): …After all this time…
The ground trembles.
???: …I return.
Darkness spreads outward
Soral's eyes sharpen.
Soral (low, dangerous): Dranexx…
Her aura rises again far more serious now.
If this goes out of control…
She looks at him directly.
I will stop it.
Even if it means going through you.
Dranexx (smirks, excited): Heh…
His eyes gleam.
That's what I wanna see.
The resurrection completes
And something… opens its eyes.
THUMP.
THUMP.
The energy stabilizes…
The form completes.
A figure stands… tall… silent… overwhelming.
Dark aura spreads like a living storm.
Koyai (low, ancient voice): …So this is the world… after my absence.
His eyes open
Crimson… endless… terrifying.
Koyai: And you…
His gaze shifts to Dranexx.
You're the one who completed my resurrection.
Dranexx (smirks, hands in pocket): Yeah… that was me.
He tilts his head slightly, observing.
So… you're Koyai, huh?
He scans him casually.
Not bad.
Soral (cold, furious): Dranexx… move.
Dranexx (raises a hand slightly): Relax.
He steps forward
Dranexx: Let me handle this first.
Soral (angry): This isn't a game!
Dranexx (glances back briefly): I know.
He looks back at Koyai
Dranexx (calm, but sharp): That's why I'm interested.
He cracks his neck slightly.
Let's see…
If you're really worth all that hype.
Silence.
Koyai stares at him… then
Koyai (chuckles, low and heavy): A mortal… testing me?
His aura surges
You have courage.
Dranexx (smirks): Nah… just curiosity.
He raises his hand slightly
Dranexx: Don't worry…
I'll keep it light for now.
Instant.
He vanishes.
BOOM.
A shockwave tears the ground apart
Dranexx appears right in front of Koyai
Punch
Koyai blocks it with one hand.
CRACK.
The space around them fractures slightly.
Koyai (eyes narrow): …Interesting.
Dranexx (grinning): Oh… you can keep up?
He disappears again
Multiple strikes
From all directions
BOOM BOOM BOOM
Koyai stands still… blocking every hit… effortlessly.
Koyai: Your speed…
He counters
SLAM.
Dranexx is sent flying
But stops mid-air instantly.
Dranexx (laughs lightly): Kuhahahaha… okay… not bad.
He wipes his mouth slightly no damage.
Soral (watching, serious now): …
Koyai (steps forward slowly): You are not human.
Dranexx (shrugs): Depends on the day.
Koyai: State your name.
Dranexx (smirks): Dranexx.
Silence.
Koyai's aura spikes
Koyai: Dranexx…
His voice deepens slightly.
You are… dangerous.
Dranexx (grins wider): Heh…
Finally.
Someone who can tell.
He raises his hand
Energy gathers… dark… overwhelming… controlled.
Soral (eyes widen slightly): Dranexx… don't-
Dranexx (calm): Relax…
This is just a test.
The energy compresses
Dranexx: Let's see…
How you handle this.
Flash.
A concentrated blast fires
BOOOOOOM.
The entire area is consumed
Light… darkness… everything collides.
Silence.
Smoke clears…
Koyai stands there…
One arm slightly damaged… regenerating slowly.
Koyai (low voice): …So this is your power.
Dranexx (eyes narrow, intrigued): Oh… it actually did something.
He smirks.
Dranexx: Good.
His aura rises slightly
Then I don't have to hold back too much.
Soral (serious now, stepping forward): That's enough testing.
Her presence spreads
This isn't just your fight anymore.
Koyai (looks between them, amused): Two monsters… in one place.
He smiles faintly.
This era… might not be as boring as I thought.
Dranexx (grinning):Oh, it won't be.
The ground cracks beneath them
Dranexx: Now let's get serious.
To be continued....