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In a post-apocalyptic world where monstrous, magic-wielding beasts known as Arcanes threaten humanity, elite warriors called Drifters protect civilization using powerful magic, transformations, and unmatched battle skills. These warriors are trained at the Drifting Force Academy and are chosen to fight on the front lines against evolving Arcane threats and mysterious enemies from other dimensions.

Arcane drifters

Chapter 72: Collision in the Void – Shen Meets the Red-Haired Enigma

Heavenly Paradise — Outer Skies, just beyond the reach of mortal sight...

A black void suddenly opened near the drifting island skies, spiraling like a laughing whirlpool. The Flying Devil ship was soaring smoothly, when suddenly—

An unexpected burst of wind twisted around, and Shen Karguro tumbled out from the deck after chasing Ruke, who had stolen his newly cooked "Ultra Spicy Noodle Cup."

> Shen (yelling): "RUKE!! GIVE THAT BACK!! THAT'S A NATIONAL TREASURE!"

> Ruke (laughing): "You call this spicy? My grandpa's chili socks had more heat!"

As Shen leapt forward—he accidentally slipped, spun in the air, and poof! vanished into a dark swirling hole in the sky.

It was silent. Weightless. Shen floated through nothingness until—THUMP! He crashed face-first into something—or someone.

A tall boy with burning red hair, glowing red eyes, and a godlike aura looked down at him.

> ???: "Tch. Another idiot fell through..."

> Shen (blinking): "Owww... Hey! Who you calling an idiot, tomato-head?!"

The red-haired boy raised an eyebrow.

> ???: "You dare insult ZANIEL—the Flamewatcher of Universes?!"

> Shen: "That name's way too cool for someone who smells like a burned potato."

A long awkward silence followed. Then, they both looked at each other… and burst out laughing.

Suddenly, another void hole opens, and Kenya Naro and Ruke fall in, spinning like dizzy wheels.

> Kenya (deadpan): "What… the actual hell is going on?"

> Ruke (dizzy): "The noodles... are fighting back…"

As Zaniel crossed his arms, amused, his godlike aura pulsed.

> Zaniel: "You guys are funny… but I'm bored. Hey spiky-hair guy, Shen was it? Wanna spar?"

> Shen (grinning): "Finally, someone strong AND fun. Let's go!"

The Friendly Clash: Shen vs. Zaniel

The void trembled as the two clashed — not with hatred, but with wild, smiling energy.

Zaniel summoned Flame Universa, a spiraling red-gold fire sword.

Shen activated Dark Mage Form 2, with sparks flying off his twin blades.

> Zaniel: "Let's heat things up, Shen! Try not to burn!"

> Shen: "Too late—I already burned your pride, Red!"

CLASH! Their blades collided, sending waves of energy that hit Kenya and Ruke, blasting them into the wall of the void.

> Kenya (groaning): "Why do I always get hit in these scenes...?"

> Ruke (flat): "I'm becoming a noodle…"

After a few intense, powerful moves and comedic one-liners, the two finally paused.

Both were laughing and slightly bruised.

> Zaniel: "You're interesting, Shen Karguro. I haven't had fun in eons."

> Shen: "Same here. You're like… if fire had a personality disorder."

Zaniel smiled, for the first time in centuries.

> Zaniel: "Someday, let's fight for real. But next time—no holding back."

> Shen: "Deal. And next time, I'll win."

Suddenly, the void started shaking.

> Zaniel: "Looks like your friends are dragging you back. Go. But I'll be watching."

With a snap of his fingers, the void glowed—and the three boys were sucked out, thrown back into the Flying Devil ship deck with a crash.

> Kenya (getting up): "No more noodles. Ever."

> Ruke (half-buried): "Can we meet normal people for once?"

> Shen (smiling, looking at the sky): "Heh… I don't think normal exists anymore."

COLLISION IN THE VOID - SHEN MEETS THE RED HAIRED ENGIMA