Chapter 63: The Final Test

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Location: The Heart of Area 777 – Coronation Hall

Z stood in the center of the hall, like a living statue. He wasn't moving, but his mere presence made the air heavier and time slower. Behind him, the circular platform glowed with threads of light, changing colors as if testing the souls of those who approached it.

Z (in a melodious voice):

"The Black Crown isn't given... it's taken away. Are you prepared... to die for an illusion?"

Franco (advancing steadily):

"We're not here for a crown... we're here for the end of this game."

Marco (laughing sarcastically):

"Honestly, if there's a small medallion we can take and walk away, that's even better."

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Z raises his hand... and all systems around the hall shut down. A moment of profound silence. Then...

BOOM!

Pillars of fire emerge from the ground, and before each team member appears a robotic opponent who looks exactly like them, an exact replica... but evil.

Luka (staring at his opponent):

"Wow... a copy of me without the jokes? This is truly a nightmare!"

Irina (pulling out her dagger):

"These ridiculous psychological tests don't scare me anymore... but these robots? Seriously scary."

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The battle begins!

Each member fights their own shadow... but Franco's shadow is different. A copy of him with all-black eyes, moves silently, and mimics his every move.

Marco (fighting his opponent):

"Why does my robot know karate and I don't?! Where did he learn that?!"

Savio (tapping his device in the middle of the fight):

"The data says they're based on our previous moves... They're us, with terrifying enhancements."

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Dramatic Moment - Franco and His Copy

Franco and his shadow face off in the center of the circle.

Franco's Shadow (cold voice):

"You're weak... you hesitate... you ask a lot before you shoot."

Franco's Shadow (angry voice):

"I choose... when to fight and when to forgive."

Franco's Shadow:

"And that's why you're weak."

Franco:

"It's why I'm strong."

He hits him with an iron fist coated in dark energy, blasting the entire robot.

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Colombo (screaming from afar):

"I found it! The main control platform is behind the center statue!"

Irina:

"Can you hack it?"

Colombo:

"Do I like pizza? Yes."

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Z steps forward, as if none of this has swayed him an inch.

Z (looking at Franco):

"You passed the test. But the real question is... who will you be after you get the answers?"

Franco:

"I'll be the one to stop this lie."

Z:

"Then... it's time."

Z presses a mysterious button in his hand... and the floor beneath Franco transforms into a descending elevator, transporting him to unknown depths.

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The team screams:

Luca:

"Franco!!"

Marco (running towards him):

"I swear, if he dies, I'll bring an entire world to save him... or avenge him."

Colombo (looking at the screen):

"He's in the Truth Room now."

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Final scene - Franco in a dark room... A huge screen lights up in front of him, displaying images of a familiar face... his father's face.

An electronic voice booms from everywhere:

"File 000 - Secrets of the Batuu Family - Open to find out who started the first Robot Wars."