The Ancient Ones, They Do Fear My Family Name.

Nuphy's mind echoed with the dissonance of disbelief as he faced Lyon, the Zodiac Emperor, in a battle that had taken an unforeseen turn. His thoughts raced, tumultuous and chaotic, unable to reconcile the inconceivable power Lyon wielded.

"This can't be real," Nuphy muttered inwardly, his own voice drowned out by the clash of weapons and the resonating energy on the battlefield. "The Zodiac Emperor was a legend, a story told to scare children into obedience. How could he possibly stand before me, alive and more powerful than ever?"

His spear, once symbols of his prowess, quivered in his grasp, betraying the tremors that coursed through his very being. Nuphy's hands, accustomed to the certainty of victory, now shook with the weight of uncertainty. The reality of Lyon's abilities shattered the illusions Nuphy had crafted about his own invincibility.