The battlefield was heavy with the weight of the battle. Zoro, standing battered but resolute, locked eyes with Rono, who was still struggling to regain his footing. Blood dripped from both warriors, but neither was willing to give in.
As Zoro prepared for his final strike, the ground suddenly trembled. A surge of dark energy, far beyond anything they had felt before, swept through the battlefield. Zoro's expression changed from determination to caution. Something was coming — something far worse than either of them could have predicted.
Suddenly, without warning, Kael appeared, his dark presence seeping into the air like a heavy fog. Zoro's eyes widened, and Rono froze in place, sensing the overwhelming power that now filled the air.
The Moment of Arrival
In an instant, Kael was standing between Zoro and Rono, his cold gaze locking onto the dark player. His presence alone sent a wave of fear through the battlefield, silencing the noise of the previous clashes. The ground beneath him cracked, a dark aura swirling around his form.
Without even drawing a weapon, Kael raised his hand, and in a single fluid motion, Rono's life was snuffed out. The dark energy surrounding Rono faltered, and before he could even react, Kael unleashed a devastating force.
A beam of shadowed energy shot from Kael's hand, piercing through Rono's chest with terrifying precision. Rono's eyes widened in shock, unable to comprehend the sudden onslaught. His body twitched as the energy consumed him, and with a deafening silence, he crumpled to the ground — lifeless.
The Shockwave
The battlefield erupted into chaos as everyone witnessed the sheer power of Kael. Zoro, still standing on the periphery, felt a chill crawl up his spine as Kael slowly turned to face him.
"Is this... the power of the Demon King?" Zoro muttered under his breath, his sword still gripped tightly in his hand.
The army members of Rono's Black Tide were frozen, unsure of what to do. Kael's gaze swept over them like a predator sizing up its prey. He didn't need to say a word; the look in his eyes was enough to send a wave of terror through the remaining soldiers.
"The strongest player," Zoro said under his breath, still in disbelief. "And he didn't even need a weapon…"
Kael's Power Revealed
Kael's expression remained cold as he stepped over Rono's lifeless body, his dark energy swirling around him like a storm.
"Is this really the best the players have to offer?" Kael muttered. His voice was like a whisper of doom, each word carrying the weight of finality.
He turned to face the rest of the battlefield, his eyes cold and calculating. "This game... it's not about victory anymore. It's about survival. And those who think they can stand against me will fall. One by one."
The Third Alliance and the remaining members of Rono's Black Tide stood at the edge of the battlefield, paralyzed by fear. Kael's power had crushed their will to fight.
The Aftermath
The wind howled across the battlefield as the remains of the two armies lay scattered around them. Zoro, still in shock, looked at Kael, who was now calmly walking toward him.
"You're... you're on a different level," Zoro said, his voice filled with awe.
Kael glanced over his shoulder, a dark smile crossing his lips. "The strongest player is only as strong as the darkness within him. And I've seen a lot of darkness in this game."
With that, Kael turned away, his dark energy swirling around him like a shroud. He walked past Zoro, who still stood frozen, contemplating what had just happened.
The Cold Silence
As Kael walked toward the horizon, the battlefield remained still. The tension in the air was palpable, a grim reminder of the power Kael had just displayed. The very nature of the game had changed in that instant.
Prince and Aryan, still standing near the edge of the battlefield, watched in stunned silence as Kael disappeared into the distance, leaving only the echoes of his power behind.
The once proud Black Tide was no more, its leader annihilated in an instant. The Third Alliance, too, was left in disbelief. The war had taken a new turn, one that no one had anticipated.
Kael's Final Words
As he disappeared into the horizon, Kael's voice echoed across the battlefield, a warning to anyone who dared to challenge him.
"This world is mine to command. Anyone who dares to stand against me... will be erased from existence."