Kazuki's consciousness drifted in darkness—cold, endless, and suffocating. His body felt weightless, yet his chest burned with a searing pain where the Savior's spear had pierced him. Everything blurred at the edges of his mind, and for a moment, he thought this was the end.

But then, something stirred deep within the void.

A faint, chaotic pulse—wild and untamed—throbbed in rhythm with his heartbeat. The darkness around him cracked, revealing a swirling storm of flames in shades of black and crimson, flickering violently in the void.

A voice—deep, powerful, and ancient—whispered from the heart of the storm. "You... were not meant to die here."

Kazuki looked up, his breath caught in his throat. Before him stood a massive, shadowy figure, its form constantly shifting and breaking apart, as if reality itself couldn't contain it. Eyes like molten fire stared down at him.

"I am Chaos," the voice boomed, echoing across the void. "Primis of Chaos,Disorder, Anarchy, and Rebirth. I have watched you... tested you... and now, I grant you my gift."

Kazuki felt a surge of heat flooding through his veins, more intense than anything he had ever experienced. His body convulsed as the chaotic energy tore through him, every fragment of his being unraveling and rebuilding in the same breath.

"With my blessing, you shall rise anew."

His mind spun as memories of the battle flashed before him—the Savior's attack, Andreas and Sonnet's desperate struggle, Lumi's voice calling his name—and then, nothing but flame.

"Accept this power,Become The Vessel Of Chaos!" Chaos whispered, its voice soft yet commanding. "Embrace it... or perish here in the void."

Kazuki clenched his fists, the fire within him growing stronger. He refused to die here. He had too many questions, too many things left unresolved. He thought of Lumi, Andreas, Sonnet, and even Hotaru... He couldn't abandon them.

"I accept."

The flames surged higher, consuming him completely. His body reformed, burning with chaotic energy as the world around him exploded in light.

Back in the alley, the ground trembled violently. Kazuki's body convulsed once more before he shot to his feet, flames bursting from his chest, swirling around him in chaotic patterns. His eyes, glowing with crimson fire, locked onto the Savior.

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His lips curled into a smirk. "So, this is what it feels like... to be chosen by chaos."

Lumi froze in shock. "Kazuki... you're a Vessel now."

Andreas and Sonnet exchanged a glance, their expressions grim.

The Savior watched silently, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his lips. "Interesting," he said softly. "Very interesting."

Kazuki tilted his head, flames crackling around him. "Let's see how far this power can take me."

Kazuki's laughter echoed through the narrow lane, a wild and menacing sound that sent chills down Lumi's spine. His body radiated flames of crimson and black, the ground beneath him cracking under the sheer force of his chaotic energy. His eyes, once calm and uncertain, now burned with a dangerous confidence.

"This power... I've never felt so alive," Kazuki said, his voice filled with arrogance as he stepped toward the Savior. "You thought you could kill me? Pathetic."

The flames roared around him as Kazuki launched himself at the Savior with terrifying speed. His fist, blazing with chaos, shot toward the Savior's face with enough force to shatter reality itself.

Andreas chuckled, leaning on Sonnet's shoulder. "Well, well. Looks like the tables have turned, huh?"

Sonnet grinned, pulling out her silver-stringed harp and strumming it lightly. "Savior, you might wanna run. You're not gonna win this one."

The Savior remained still, his expression unreadable as Kazuki's chaotic fist closed in.

But just before the blow connected, he snapped his fingers.

In an instant, Kazuki's body was yanked back by an unseen force, slammed into the wall with a sickening thud. The chaotic flames around him sputtered and dimmed, leaving him gasping for breath, pinned against the wall by the sheer power of the Savior's will.

The Savior stepped forward, his eyes cold and calculating. "You are a fool if you think chaos will save you," he said, his voice dripping with disappointment. "You've become something I had hoped to prevent."

Kazuki struggled, his chaotic energy flickering weakly. The arrogance in his eyes faded as he felt the overwhelming presence of the Savior.

"I let you live... for now," the Savior said, turning to Sonnet and Andreas. "Enjoy your little victories while they last. Chaos always devours everything it touches."

He vanished in a swirl of golden light, leaving behind a suffocating silence.

Lumi ran to Kazuki, who slid down the wall, his body trembling from exhaustion. "Kazuki! Are you okay?" she asked, panic lacing her voice.

Andreas crossed his arms, his playful grin gone. "That... didn't go how I expected."

Sonnet sighed, tapping her harp against her shoulder. "Well, that was awkward. But hey, at least he didn't kill us."

Lumi shot them a glare. "This isn't a joke! Kazuki nearly—"

"Relax," Kazuki said, his breath ragged but steady. "I'm fine. Just... tired."

Sonnet knelt beside him, offering a playful smirk. "You're fine, all right. That was some serious chaos back there. I'd say welcome to the club, but... chaos isn't exactly our thing."

Lumi helped Kazuki to his feet, her expression filled with worry. "We need to get back to the apartment. You need rest."

As they made their way back, Andreas glanced over his shoulder at the spot where the Savior had stood. His lighthearted facade faltered for a moment, his eyes darkening. "He's not done with us yet," he whispered. "Not by a long shot."