The last stand. {5} Beast awakened.

Blazing projectiles erupted from the destroyer's cannons, streaking through the darkness like falling stars. The explosive shells hurtled toward the energy station where Vortigan wasn't defending.

His expression darkened. "NOOOOO!!" His roar split the heavens as he vanished.

In an instant, he reappeared between the station and the incoming barrage. His sword ignited with raw, rippling energy, his movements fueled by sheer desperation. With precise, powerful swings, he carved through the air, his blade slicing the very fabric of space-time.

The shockwaves of his strikes detonated several of the shells mid-flight and seconds later, fiery explosions burst around him.

But it wasn't enough.

More shells broke past him, too fast to intercept. His teeth clenched as he teleported again, this time directly into their path. Raising his shield with one hand, he reached out with the other, grabbing an incoming shell.