Echoes of Defiance

As Ethan faced the spectral simulation of Acnologia within the ethereal rift, he summoned forth the augmented powers granted by Belial's Djinn Equipment—a manifestation that surrounded him with ethereal enhancements, including black wings, additional arms, and the skeletal dragon of Belial.

With resolute determination, Ethan unleashed a flurry of attacks, melding Belial's abilities with his ethereal poison Dragon Slayer Magic and bone manipulation. Each strike aimed to pierce Acnologia's defenses, yet the harbinger of darkness deftly avoided every attempt, mocking Ethan with chilling laughter that echoed through the spectral expanse.

"You delude yourself, Guardian," Acnologia taunted, his voice laced with scorn. "Your efforts are but mere flickers against the vast darkness I command."

Ethan, though disheartened by Acnologia's mockery, responded with unyielding resolve. "Your arrogance blinds you, harbinger," Ethan retorted, his voice resonating with defiance. "My power may seem fleeting, but within it lies the strength to challenge even the deepest shadows."

With each evaded strike, Acnologia's mocking laughter grew louder, goading Ethan to press on. The ethereal currents surged with the clash of powers, a symphony of mastery and disdain.

"Your mastery over ether is pitiful," Acnologia jeered, shadows swirling in mockery around him. "You dance amidst shadows while I wield the true power of the spectral realms."

Refusing to succumb to the harrowing taunts, Ethan persisted, maneuvering through the spectral currents, seeking an opening amidst the relentless evasions.

Yet, Acnologia's jeers persisted with every dodge, each taunt slicing through Ethan's resolve. Still, Ethan fought on, unleashing a torrent of combined ethereal attacks, attempting to outmaneuver the harbinger's evasive maneuvers.

"Your struggles amuse me," Acnologia mocked, shadows flickering in contempt. "You will forever be a fleeting echo against the eternal abyss."

Ethan, though battered by the relentless taunts, pushed forward, channeling Belial's Extreme Magic—Belior Zauto, the Severing Funeral Roar. A decaying dragon materialized, unleashing a deafening roar aimed at devouring and destroying Acnologia's senses.

Yet, the attack fell short, and Acnologia easily evaded the ethereal onslaught. His laughter pierced the rift, mocking Ethan's efforts with chilling certainty.

Certainly, here's a scene where Acnologia uses his devastating Dragon Roar against Ethan within the simulation:

As Ethan grappled with the spectral manifestation of Acnologia, a surge of dread pierced the ethereal rift. Acnologia, surrounded by swirling shadows, unleashed a terrifying power—his dreaded Dragon Roar.

The rift quivered with spectral energies as Acnologia summoned forth this devastating ability. A colossal, decaying dragon materialized, its form wreathed in darkness, its roar reverberating through the spectral expanse.

The deafening sound tore through the ethereal currents, assaulting Ethan's senses. His body convulsed as the roar's unholy resonance engulfed him, a cacophony of destruction that devoured and annihilated every sense within him.

Despite his ethereal enhancements, Ethan found himself engulfed in the overwhelming power of Acnologia's Dragon Roar. His every sense—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell—rendered null, banished to an unfathomable void created by the roar's devastating force.

Acnologia, amidst the chaos, watched with sinister satisfaction as the roar's unyielding assault tore through Ethan's being, leaving him writhing in agony within the simulation's confines.

The ethereal rift echoed with the aftermath of the roar, the spectral energies settling into a haunting silence. Ethan, his senses severed by the relentless attack, lay within the simulation, a testament to the overwhelming might of Acnologia's power.

The simulation ended, leaving Ethan shaken by the torment he had faced. Though not real, the experience etched a chilling reminder of Acnologia's unmatched strength and the formidable challenge that lay ahead in the realm beyond simulations.

Despite the simulation's purpose—to immerse him in the horror of defeat—Ethan, humbled yet unbroken, absorbed the experience, recognizing the agony of defeat as a teacher, not a deterrent.

Returning to the Guild Hall, Ethan bore the weight of the simulation's torment, yet harbored a renewed determination to transcend the specter of defeat and stand triumphant against Acnologia in the imminent future.