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Wing of Balance: Kira's Ascension
Chapter 22: Showdown with the Beast

Chapter 22: Showdown with the Beast

The hidden chamber beyond the Sea Shrine was like stepping into a nightmare. The walls were carved from

jagged coral, glowing faintly with the eerie light of bioluminescent fungi. At the center of the cavern, the

monstrous beast that had killed Selvi loomed—a grotesque amalgamation of flesh, bone, and shadow. Its

form pulsed with dark energy, eyes burning with malevolent intelligence.

It was the Fang Leviathan, a servant of the abyss that guarded the trench’s darkest secrets. The creature

snarled, its voice a guttural growl that resonated in their bones.

“You dare return, mortals? I will devour you all and scatter your souls to the depths!”

Preparations for Battle

Selvi’s fingers curled around her bow, her eyes blazing with determination. “Not this time, you bastard. I’m

taking you down.”

Darumu cracked her knuckles, chi radiating off her like heat waves. “I owe you some pain for what you did.”

Mira whispered a prayer, her staff glowing with divine light. “We’ll protect each other this time. No one

falls.”

Kira, still weakened but standing tall, unsheathed his sword. The blade shimmered with a new brilliance,

infused with the power of the Ocean’s Heart. “Let’s finish this.”

Lyria, perched on Kira’s shoulder in her dragon form, smirked. “About time we wiped the floor with this

overgrown calamari.”

The Battle Begins

The Leviathan roared and lunged, its massive jaws snapping shut just as the group scattered. Kira dashed

forward, his blade glowing with arcane energy as he slashed at the creature’s side.

Selvi leaped onto a coral outcrop, firing a volley of enchanted arrows that pierced the Leviathan’s thick hide.

Each shot glowed with holy energy, searing the beast’s flesh.

Darumu engaged in close combat, her chi-infused strikes landing like detonations. She moved with

precision, aiming for the creature’s joints to limit its mobility.

Mira stayed back, weaving defensive barriers and healing magic to support the group. Her spells shimmered

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like starlight, warding off the Leviathan’s dark energy.

Kira’s Heroic Moment

The Leviathan roared, summoning tendrils of shadow that lashed out at the group. One of them struck Kira,

sending him flying into a coral wall.

“Kira!” Selvi screamed, her arrows raining down in fury.

He coughed, blood staining his lips, but he forced himself to stand. The Ocean’s Heart pulsed in his chest,

filling him with a surge of energy. He gripped his sword, his eyes glowing with determination.

“I’m not done yet,” he growled.

Drawing on his new abilities, Kira unleashed Arcane Blade Storm, a devastating technique that combined his

magic with a flurry of sword strikes. The cavern filled with a whirlwind of light and energy as he slashed

through the Leviathan’s tendrils, forcing the creature to retreat.

Selvi’s Revenge

The Leviathan reared back, preparing to unleash a devastating blast of dark energy. But Selvi saw her

chance.

“Not this time,” she whispered, nocking a glowing arrow.

The arrow burned with a golden light, infused with the prayers and strength of her companions. She aimed

for the Leviathan’s core, the source of its power, and released.

The arrow streaked through the air like a comet, piercing the beast’s chest. The Leviathan let out a

deafening roar as light erupted from within, consuming it in a blinding explosion.

When the light faded, the Leviathan lay still, its massive form dissolving into the abyss.

The Aftermath

The group stood in silence, their breaths heavy. Selvi lowered her bow, tears streaming down her face as she

turned to Kira.

“You kept your promise,” she said softly.

Kira smiled, his exhaustion evident but his heart full. “Always.”

Darumu clapped him on the back, her grin wide despite her bruises. “You’re tougher than you look, Arcane

Swordsman.”

Mira smiled warmly, her magic glowing softly as she healed their wounds. “We did it. Together.”

Lyria landed on Kira’s shoulder, her tail flicking. “That was dramatic. But hey, we’re alive, so I’ll take it.”