🌊 Episode 19: "Operation Sea Temple"
🕶️ Preparation
At the academy, not everyone had yet seen Mizura's full power.
Tensei and Ryūjin stayed behind, supporting the students.
Mission: To surprise Mizura, follow his trail, and explore the temple.
Riku: "Ren, we won't attack directly this time. Stealth is key."
Ren: "My moon spirit will guide me. Even if we get lost underwater, I'll find our way."
Haru: "I'm coming too. The lion's paw can be silent."
Riku: "We'll let you know as soon as we reach our destination. Don't rush; patience is the greatest strength."
The trio set off across the pond toward the sea temple in the darkness of night.
The waters were churning, the wind howling.
🌊 Entrance to the Sea Temple
The temple gate glowed underwater.
Riku used his wolf energy to clear the way, while Ren channeled the moon spirit. Haru silently patrolled the area.
Riku: "There are invisible traps. We must be careful at every step."
Ren: "The temple energy… is very intense. This is the center of Abyss."
As they entered, massive columns of water and blue flames glowed.
Mizura waited silently for them.
Mizura: "Those from the surface… I admire your courage, but you won't make it out of here alive."
⚔️ The Battle Begins
🐺 Riku vs. Mizura
Riku fully unlocked his wolf spirit: "Fenrir's Claw"
Mizura attacked in his water dragon form, giant waves surrounding Riku.
Riku: "You won't be able to escape this time!"
His claw ripped through the water waves, striking Mizura, but Mizura quickly retreated.
🐻 Ren vs. Mizura
Ren summoned his moon spirit and blocked the attacks with his "Bear Shield."
Ren: "I won't give up this time!"
He broke the ground with a massive punch, knocking Mizura off balance.
🦁 Haru – Support Attack
Haru quietly moved around, distracting Mizura.
Haru: "A lion may be quiet, but it's deadly!"
His roar startled Mizura, giving him the opportunity to attack.
🔥 New Surprise: Shira Returns
Just as the trio gained the upper hand on Mizura, Shira unexpectedly appeared.
Shira: "What are you doing here?"
Riku: "We're trying to stop Mizura!"
Shira: "He's just a pawn for Abysssion. If you want to defeat him… you have to get past me first."
Shira's eyes burned with blue flames.
Riku and Ren prepared, while Haru retreated.
Ren: "This is just beginning…"
🌊 End Scene
The center of the temple was shaking, columns of water erupted, giant flames rose.
A deadly duel was about to begin between Mizura and Shira, Riku, Ren, and Haru.
Riku (thinking): "This battle will be completely different from the one on the surface.
If we lose here… there will be no hope for Shinjū."
And from the depths of the temple, Abyssion's dark voice echoed:
Abyssion: "My prey will not be caught before it reaches the surface.
But you… are part of my game."