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Outside the formidable boundaries of the Malevolent Cosmos Universe, High Mage Lyn and Zack stood amidst the swirling cosmos, their departure from Astralith and Malacar's stronghold leaving a bitter chill in the void. Zack paced angrily, his frustration evident in every sharp gesture.88Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzu5CeBtN6O
"This was a mistake, Lyn! We shouldn’t have retreated," Zack fumed, his voice laced with anger and concern. "Nia, Elara, and Cairo are in there, at the mercy of those monsters!"88Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmsf9MZvJhI
Lyn, ever composed, faced Zack with a stern expression. "You are thinking irrationally, letting your emotions cloud your judgment. We need a plan, not a reckless charge."88Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsxErNKbuL3
Zack shook his head vehemently, his resolve hardening. "Maybe so, but I won't just sit back while they're in harm's way. I’m going back, Lyn, and there’s nothing you can do to stop me." Without waiting for a response, Zack turned and started back toward the Malevolent Cosmos Universe.
"No," Lyn stated firmly, stepping forward. His voice carried an uncharacteristic edge of authority as he continued, "We will return to the Areala Universe and discuss this with Kaipo and the other High Mages. We need a unified approach."88Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ80RbnMAtkr
Zack stopped but did not turn around. "I don’t need permission," he said coldly.88Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡanJMYSGyGY
Seeing no other option to deter his comrade from a potentially disastrous course, Lyn summoned the formidable power of Abyssal Annihilation. The cosmos around them darkened ominously as he unleashed a cataclysmic wave of darkness, a warning shot that roared past Zack, engulfing a nearby asteroid in eternal night and obliterating it into dust.88Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3e2I2BInRl
Zack, unphased and more infuriated by the display, turned to face Lyn, his expression hardened into one of defiance. "Is this really how it's going to be between us?" he challenged.88Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ615rvjb1Fa
Without hesitation, Zack summoned the energy of a dying star, his hands gripping his twin swords that now glowed with the fearsome power of Supernova Shockwave. With a fierce cry, he released the energy in a devastating shockwave aimed directly at Lyn.88Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGWTGFvMReW
Lyn reacted instantly, enveloping himself in an immense dark aura, the air thickening around him as he invoked Dark Sovereignty. Shadows swirled violently, forming a barrier that absorbed and dissipated the stellar energy of Zack's attack.88Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeXYfmNHCd9
The two stood, separated by their unleashed powers, a gulf of misunderstanding and conflicting priorities between them. Lyn’s dark aura pulsated with the command of the shadow realm, his eyes reflecting the deep void of space. "We cannot let our personal feelings lead us into folly. Think of the greater good, Zack."88Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwnv46O9O3j
Zack, breathing heavily from the exertion, his swords still crackling with residual energy, stared at his former ally. "If the greater good means abandoning our people when they need us most," Zack spat bitterly, "then perhaps it's time I reconsidered where my loyalties lie."88Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8r9Cc8xpDn
“This has to end, now,” Lyn muttered to himself, his resolve hardening. The shadows around him began to coalesce, growing denser and more turbulent as he tapped into the depths of his power. It was a force he had hoped not to use, a form that represented not just the apex of his strength but the enormity of his responsibility.88Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2pdcEH79bp
With a deep breath that seemed to draw in the darkness of the surrounding void, Lyn transformed into his FINAL FORM: "The Master of Nightfall." In this form, his presence alone seemed to bend the very fabric of reality, a cloak of perpetual darkness enveloping him, his eyes glowing white with the power of a thousand eclipsed stars.88Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRDL2KtQla7
Without hesitation, Lyn unleashed "Cataclysmic Dark Maelstrom." The space around him churned violently as a colossal vortex of dark energy erupted, tearing through the cosmos toward Zack. This wasn't just darkness—it was a void, a tear in the universe itself that threatened to consume everything in its path.88Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXLWCY6oIUu
The force of the Cataclysmic Dark Maelstrom was overwhelming, a literal embodiment of the abyss. Zack, caught off guard by the sudden escalation, could only brace as the dark energies enveloped him, the sheer power of the attack battering against his defenses.88Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKLXHrGo499
As the maelstrom subsided, Zack was left disoriented and overpowered, his resistance futile against the might of Lyn’s final form. Realizing the futility of further conflict and the necessity of unity, Lyn transformed back into his original form. His expression was stern, but his eyes held a glint of regret for what had transpired.88Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdv5BpiGf7s
Lyn approached Zack, who was still recovering from the onslaught. Without a word, he helped Zack to his feet, his grip firm but not unkind.
“We need to return,” Lyn stated simply, the urgency in his voice bringing no argument. “There is much to discuss, and we must inform Kaipo and the others about the developments. Our division serves no one but our enemies.”
Zack, still reeling from the impact of Lyn’s powers, nodded silently, knowing any further protest was pointless. He allowed Lyn to lead him away, the weight of their encounter hanging heavily between them.88Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1M6vab17JB
As they made their way back towards the Areala Universe, the cosmos seemed to watch in silent anticipation. The events that had unfolded were but a prelude to the challenges that lay ahead. The two High Mages, once at odds, now traveled together in a forced reconciliation, their powers and purposes intertwined as they faced an uncertain future.88Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0AXB1OjqUA
