⚡ Episode 20: "A Deadly Duel in the Temple"
🌊 Depths of the Temple
Riku, Ren, and Haru entered the temple's massive central chamber and saw Mizura and Shira before them.
The water columns were still exploding, flame and water energy mixing.
Mizura: "Surface hunters… I thought you could make it this far."
Shira: "But will you really win?"
Riku fully awakened his wolf spirit, his eyes glowing blue.
Ren raised his moon spirit, and Haru silently focused his lion power.
⚔️ The Battle Begins
🐺 Riku vs. Mizura
Mizura swiftly attacked in his water dragon form.
Riku countered with "Fenrir's Claw."
Waves of water tried to absorb Riku's attack, but his claw shattered the water.
Riku: "I will end this, Mizura!"
Mizura retreated, unleashing a massive Aqua Fang attack.
Riku moved quickly, dodging the water wave and slamming into Mizura with a backhanded attack.
🐻 Ren vs. Shira
Shira transformed into her sky form and launched an attack.
Ren combined the "Bear Fist" and "Bear Shield" techniques.
The attack briefly knocked Shira back.
Ren: "I won't give up, Shira!"
Shira parried Ren's attack without blinking.
Shira: "You're strong, but you're slow!"
🦁 Haru – Support Attack
Haru quietly used the environment to distract Shira.
He broke Shira's defenses with his roar, giving Ren and Riku the opportunity.
Haru: "A lion may be silent, but it's deadly!"
🔥 Coordinated Attack
Riku and Ren increased their attacks in a coordinated manner.
Riku restrained Mizura while Ren distracted Shira.
Haru surprised both enemies by providing both support and defense.
Riku: "Now is the time, a combined attack!"
Ren: "Bear and Wolf!"
Haru: "Lion's Claw!"
The trio used their combined powers simultaneously.
A massive blast of energy shook the temple.
🌊 Mizura and Shira Retreat
Following the blast, Mizura and Shira retreated, accompanied by waves of water and energy.
Both were injured but alive.
Mizura: "This is just a lesson… the real hunt hasn't begun yet."
Shira: "Those on the surface… the next battle will be different."
Riku, Ren, and Haru caught their breath.
The temple had fallen silent, leaving only drops of water and crumbs of energy.
Riku: "This is just the beginning… But now they know what we are capable of."
Ren: "And we too… will be stronger from now on."
Haru: "Even lions roar, they don't retreat."
🌅 Ending Scene
As they set off to return to the academy, a distant glow appeared in the sky.
Riku: "That light… could be the sign of Abyssion."
Ren: "Then the next battle will be even greater."
Haru: "We must be ready. And this time, we will not lose."