Purnama's gaze remained fixed on the beast, his jaw clenched.
"Purnama, that little brat's a puppeteer! If Kelembai has so many forms, it means he's a Hoster Darkseed," Zirko's voice echoed, a chill seeping into the air.
"Yes, Kelembai's transformations are a clue. It's revealing its secret by becoming the gorilla. Let me take care of this. Zirko, go and find the real body."Zirko's icy form shattered at his words, splintering into countless shards scattered across the western Avalon like a swarm of icy bees. As these shards dispersed, they could track the location of the real body, knowing a Hoster Darkseed couldn't wander far from its puppet.Zirko's sudden absence left a dangerous void, and the green wolf abruptly shifted its target, lunging ferociously toward Purnama. Before he could react, the creature morphed into a fireball and exploded in a blinding flash. The deafening roar of the explosion was followed by a cascade of debris raining down upon Purnama.Kelembai, still in his gorilla form, tore at the surface, creating an opening through which the floodwaters from the breached West Avalon rushed in. It became clear that Kelembai planned to drown Purnama, who was trapped beneath the wreckage.
Above the chaos, Kelembai transformed, his body elongating and sprouting magnificent feathered wings. With a powerful beat, the Quetzalcoatlus soared into the air, surveying the battlefield with an eagle eye, a predatory glint in its reptilian gaze.
Purnama, his vision blurred by dust, debris, and the rising water, struck the wreckage with his Land King Fist, shattering it into pieces. Aiming for the spot where Purnama was trapped, Kelembai unleashed a lightning attack, and bolts of silver, like serpents, snaked down toward him.With a swift motion, Purnama deflected the incoming strike with his right hand, tearing his sleeve in the process. A strange symbol, 'σ╓δτ,' was revealed on his wrist. Kelembai, startled, flew upwards to evade the redirected attack, then glared down at Purnama with burning anger.
Zirko pressed on, his icy shards homing in on Kelembai's true form. Purnama, however, held his ground, determined to keep close enough to draw Kelembai's focus. But every time he advanced, Kelembai, using his great wings, pushed him back with gusts of wind, staying just out of reach and continuing to unleash a barrage of lightning attacks.
"Found it! In the middle of that tower—Kelembai's chanting inside—Zirko announced, his voice sharp and urgent.Following the faint shakti signal left by Zirko, Purnama marched forward without hesitation, heading directly towards the towering structure. Confusion briefly flickered across Kelembai's face, but then realization dawned, a look of panic creeping into his eyes. Purnama had found his real body.Kelembai flew to chase and block Purnama, quickly dashing forward to intercept him. Zirko reacted instantly, erecting layers of ice walls that blocked Kelembai's path, allowing Purnama to press on.
Suddenly, a powerful aura pulsed from the heart of Avalon, diverting their attention. Dark waves of energy emanated from the central tower, revealing a colossal Darkseed looming in Avalon, tearing through the structures in its path, and filling the sky with a heavy, ominous presence."I need to focus on this fight," Purnama reminded himself, forcing the distraction aside. "Gema is there; I shouldn't worry."Purnama sprinted up the spiral stairs, his heart pounding in his chest. At last, he came face-to-face with the true Kelembai—a Manusya Puaka with thick green curly hair that hung past its waist, the form of a young boy around 8 years old.A small horn protruded from his forehead, and his red eyes gleamed with a malevolent light as he stood there, fingers pressed to his forehead. His short legs were hidden beneath a shabby, brown three-quarter robe, a picture of vulnerability that belied the immense power he wielded."So, there you are, Kelembai!" Purnama said, clenching his fists in readiness. Caught off guard by Purnama's sudden arrival, Kelembai's eyes widened in shock. He began to stammer, pleading for mercy. The beast he'd controlled dissolved instantly, vanishing into thin air as his focus shattered."Hey! Hey! I'm just a kid, you see! Spare me, you idiot Celestrias!" Kelembai pleaded, stumbling back in fear, his voice quivering as he tried to retreat up the staircase. A trail of snot escaped his nose, further emphasizing his fear.Purnama took a steady breath, gathering his energy into his right fist, his eyes locked onto Kelembai."A Darkseed is a Darkseed," he said, his voice low and steady. "I don't care what form you take… but this one, I like the most—a punchable kid's face."Power rippled from Purnama's clenched fist, whipping the air around him into a fierce gust. Kelembai glanced over his shoulder, his expression shifting from shock to terror."No! No! NO! Waaaah!" His small hands trembled, and he whimpered, his eyes welling up with tears.Purnama lunged, every muscle in his body coiled with purpose as he launched himself toward his target."AURORA FIST!" he roared, channeling the full force of his King Fist technique.His blow landed with bone-crushing power, sending Kelembai hurtling through the roof of the tower and crashing against the solar plate in a burst of light. The impact shattered the plate, and with a final, thunderous crash, both the sphere and Kelembai plummeted to the ground outside Avalon.As the solar plate lay broken, Avalon fell silent. The steam-powered gears and mechanisms scattered across the city ground to a halt as the steam faded into the air, and the relentless rain ceased, leaving only stillness.With the battle over, Purnama's team had claimed victory in West Avalon.Near the junction where the teams gathered before separating, Gema carefully placed Arthur and Lancelot with the people he'd saved from South Avalon.
As he looked back toward the city from afar, he saw something slam into the spherical solar plate, shattering it and flying outside Avalon.
A smile touched his lips, knowing that his friends had won their battle."Please, take care of your saviors," Gema said to the people he'd rescued, before turning back toward the fight."By the gods, a knight should perish in the fray, not cower behind walls!" Arthur's voice boomed, startling the rescued folk.Giving Arthur a wide smile, Gema crushed a Dykin seed between his fingers, a swirling vortex opening before him.
In an instant, he was transported to stand directly in front of Bota, the colossal, rock-like creature looming over him.