The underground chamber crackled with energy as Dj and Roy stood ready to continue their intense battle. Roy, now wielding the full might of Sword Magic Level 3, Guardian's Wrath, had an aura of power that seemed to be on a level that rivaled Mages extreme magic.

Dj struggled against the celestial guardian's overwhelming power. His flaming punches and assaults seemed to dissipate harmlessly against the guardian's elemental defenses. Roy, with his guardian at full strength, pressed the advantage, landing a precise slash that sent Dj hurtling backward.

Dj skidded across the chamber floor. He managed to stop himself from crashing into another pillar using his elemental control, but the strain was evident on his face.

He took a deep breath, his mind racing for a solution. "Attacking the guardian head-on won't work," Dj muttered to himself. "I can't damage it with my usual methods… in that case…."

Roy, watching Dj closely, narrowed his eyes. "What are you planning now, Dj,” he said to himself.

Dj glanced down momentarily. He then raised his hands, focusing his magical energy into a concentrated ball of reddish energy. “My magic is centered on these blue flames. But if I can strip away the elemental aspect from my energy..."

He trailed off with his concentration deepening. The reddish energy ball in his hands flickered around with unstable power. Dj struggled to maintain control over it.

Roy's eyes widened in realization. "You're trying to neutralize your own elemental affinity that you were born with?" he exclaimed. "That's incredibly risky, Dj. Most mages can't even attempt such a feat."

Dj nodded. "It's not something I'd try lightly, but against an opponent like you, I don't have much choice."

With a final surge of concentration, Dj released the reddish energy ball. It streaked through the air with alarming speed, heading straight for the celestial guardian. The guardian, sensing the unusual energy approaching, braced itself, its elemental aura flaring in response.

The impact was explosive. The reddish energy ball collided with the celestial guardian, causing a violent reaction of elemental forces.

The celestial guardian staggered back from the impact of Dj's concentrated attack, its celestial form flickering with residual energy. Although it had sustained moderate damage, the guardian remained standing, its elemental aura pulsing with renewed intensity.

Roy, witnessing the aftermath of the clash, clenched his fists in frustration. "Dammit, Dj," he muttered through gritted teeth. "You managed to damage the guardian, but not enough to stop it."

He took a moment to assess the situation. "That must have cost you a considerable amount of energy," Roy noted aloud a hint of satisfaction. "You're running on fumes now."

Dj was breathing heavily and feeling the strain of his risky maneuver.

Roy and the celestial guardian launched their coordinated assault. Dj found himself in a precarious position. Water surged towards him from multiple directions, each attack guided by Roy's strategic commands. With nimble footwork and sharp reflexes, Dj dodged and weaved through the cascading waves of celestial energy, but just barely.

During the intense evasion, Roy noticed something peculiar—Dj's sword was nowhere to be seen. His brow furrowed in suspicion. "Where's your sword, Dj?”

Dj, evading another powerful strike from the guardian, flashed a cocky grin in response. "Oh, you mean this?" Dj gestured casually with both hands, palms up, as if presenting an invisible object. "I seem to have misplaced it. Why don't you try to find it for me?"

Roy's eyes narrowed with growing fury at Dj. "This is no time for your games, Dj! You're facing the celestial guardian… You dare to mock me!? That will be the Last time! Guardian, unleash Celestial Torrent!" Roy declared

The celestial guardian responded with unwavering loyalty. It raised its arm, conjuring a surge of water that rushed towards Dj. The water carried with it the essence of celestial power. Dj who was already exhausted had the water meet hi blue flames, which he tried to use as a ring around himself in defense, but a sizzling reaction occurred. The flames were extinguished, and Dj found himself momentarily defenseless against the onslaught.

"Just like last time, Dj. My guardian wields water, fire, and their celestial fusion. Your blue flames can't stand up to it!"

Roy, seizing the opportunity, issued another command. "Now, finish this with Celestial Strike!"

The celestial guardian obeyed, surging forward with celestial energy enveloping its body. Dj managed to raise his arms to block, but the force behind the guardian's strike was overwhelming. Dj's sunglasses were knocked off and he was left unconscious.

Roy stood victorious, his celestial guardian by his side. He glanced down at Dj. "It's over," he declared.

Becky, hidden behind the pillars, watched in frustration. Dj was defeated by Roy's newfound power. She had been cheering for Dj, hoping to see him emerge victorious somehow. When he fell to the celestial guardian's overwhelming might, her anger boiled over.

"Come on, Dj, you can't let this guy beat you!" Becky shouted from her hiding place.

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Her outburst, however, had caught Roy’s sharp ears, and he turned in the direction of her shout.

Sybil shot Becky an angry glare. "Becky, what are you doing? You've just revealed us!"

Roy spoke in a demanding tone. "Whoever is hiding behind those pillars, reveal yourself now!”

Afterwards, Blue flames, taking on the form of circular portals, opened up around Roy all of a sudden. Before he could react, a barrage of different weapons emerged from the portals, targeting both him and his celestial guardian. Swords, spears, arrows, and other deadly instruments rained down upon them, inflicting considerable damage.

Roy's celestial guardian roared in pain. It tried to shield its master from the onslaught, but the force and variety of the attacks overwhelmed it. Roy himself was struck by several projectiles, leaving him bloodied, battered and disoriented.

Dj, now standing with his blue eyes revealed, approached Roy with a wry smile. "Looks like you triggered my trap card, Roy," he remarked. "Those sunglasses were more than just a fashion statement."

Roy, still reeling from the surprise attack, managed to regain his composure. He glared at Dj. "You're not getting away with this…”

Dj swiped his hand against his hair. "I bet you're wondering, Roy… ’iv’e been hit by all sorts of weapons, but not Dj's sword. Where is the damn thing?’"

Roy remained surprised while listening to Dj's words.

"But the truth is," Dj said with his tone lowering slightly, "it's right under your nose."

With a flourish of his hand and a confident demeanor, Dj invoked the release command for his Sword Magic.

"Show yourself, Namino Garuka."

The ground beneath Roy and his celestial guardian rumbled as a blue flame portal emerged, seemingly out of nowhere. From within the portal, Dj's sword began to rise, wreathed in blue flames that coalesced into the shape of a fearsome dragon.

The majestic blue flame dragon surged upward, crashing against the ceiling with tremendous force. The impact caused massive damage to Roy and his guardian, leaving them reeling from the unexpected assault.

Dj's sword gracefully flipped back into his hand, and he grinned at Roy. “Sometimes the best tricks are the ones hidden right beneath your nose."

Roy struggled to get back on his feet. His breathing was heavy. He clenched his fist. “This is it…I have no choice but to use everything I've got left!"

The celestial guardian by his side braced itself. It’s body glowed with elemental energy. The room continued to glow brighter and brighter from the intensity of the light growing with each passing moment.

While the room filled with the ominous glow of Roy's impending attack, a sudden and unexpected development unfolded. The magical door behind Roy, which had remained sealed until now, began to creak open slowly. Everyone present in the chamber turned their attention toward the door.

A small silhouette emerged from the doorway, initially shrouded in darkness. The figure stepped further into the chamber. The light from Roy's magic illuminated her features, revealing a petite individual with distinctive pigtails.

Roy shifted from anger and exhaustion to a look of of shock and reverence. Without taking more than a few seconds, he dropped to one knee in a humble bow. The celestial guardian behind him followed suit.

The young woman who had emerged from the magical door possessed a striking appearance with her slender frame and long, straight golden-blonde hair fashioned into distinctive pigtails. Her attire was mini dress adorned with a dualty of red and blue, showcased a unique gothic style.

Roy introduced her with a tone of reverence. "Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Jayla," he announced. "She is the Owner of this domain."

Jayla stood in the doorway. While she did, everyone’s gaze momentarily went towards an item she held in her hand. It resembled a star, but upon closer inspection, it revealed itself as a dazzling jewel, emitting a mesmerizing red glow.

"No way," Dj muttered. His eyes was fixed on the radiant object in Jayla's hand. "That's the Star Jewel!"

The atmosphere in the room grew even more charged with tension and curiosity. The Star Jewel, a legendary and elusive artifact, was said to possess immense power, capable of altering the course of events in extraordinary ways.

"The Star Jewel..." Becky murmured. She furrowed her brow and went deep in thought. The name of this artifact was strangely familiar.

The Star Jewel's radiant red glow filled the room. Jayla's first words echoed in the chamber. "Come out, come out, all of you," she called out while tapping the ground with her feet. "Don't keep me waiting, or you'll all face the same punishment as Roy’s getting."

Becky and Sybil exchanged wary glances from their hiding place behind the pillars. They were busted. There was no use in hiding now. They stepped out from behind the pillars.

Dj wore a sly grin as Becky and Sybil emerged from their hiding spots. He leaned casually against a nearby pillar.

"So two hot chicks have been evadin my sight the entire time. Seems they’ve been following me around. That’s quite an interesting development," Dj remarked.

Becky, raised an eyebrow and crossed her arms. "Don't flatter yourself, pretty boy," she retorted, attempting to maintain her composure. However, a subtle blush tinged her cheeks.

"It seems my domain has had many uninvited guests,” Jayla remarked with a playful smile. "But I suppose it's all because of this little thing." She raised the Star Jewel up. Its red glow intensified as Jayla continued, "With this, I can feel the power it holds. I can create as much chaos as I want whenever someone trespasses on my domain like this."

Dj approached Jayla with a confident smile on his face. "Come on, Jayla," Dj began in his laid-back tone, "I need that Star Jewel for a little while. I'll give it back, promise."

However, Jayla gasped and clutched the Star Jewel to her chest. "Give it back?" Jayla retorted with irritation. "You come barging into my domain, get defeated, and now you come back and want to take my precious Star Jewel? You've got some nerve, Dj."

Dj's smirk faltered for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure. "Jayla, I came back. What kind of friend would I be if I didn’t?" He stepped closer. "Don’t be like that. Just a week ago, we were so close. I knew I had something with you. How could you flip on me like this?"

Jayla's eyes narrowed. "Friend? You’re not my friend, Dj. You shouldn’t even think you have a shot at being my friend."

Dj's playful demeanor slipped into one of genuine confusion and hurt. "Why, Jayla? Is it because of my loss to Roy?"

Jayla's gaze hardened, and she shook her head. "No, Dj, it's not just that. It's everything. You barged into my domain, caused chaos, and now you want my most prized possession? You’ve got some nerve."

Roy stepped forward. "Dj, you're out of your league. Jayla's denied you even friendship. Looks like your relationship just went up in flames." He laughed loudly.

Dj only gave Roy a straight faced stare momentarily before turning his focus back to Jayla. "Jayla, listen. I need that Star Jewel. It's important. But more than that, I didn’t mean to hurt you. I just..." He trailed off, searching for the right words. "I just thought we were on the same page."

Jayla's gaze softened for a moment. She had a face of understanding momentarily but she quickly masked it with her irritation. "I don't care about your reasons," she snapped. "You've already caused enough trouble just by coming back here! If you want this jewel, you'll have to defeat me first!"