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As High Mage Lyn and Zack approached the threshold of the Areala Universe, the stars around them seemed to whisper secrets of the impending storm. The cosmic gate that led to their home universe shimmered like a mirage, the border between universes thinning as they drew near.82Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoxDVHdL1sd
They crossed into the Areala Universe, the familiar light of their home stars bathing them in its glow. But as they emerged on the other side, Lyn sensed a sudden shift, a subtle drop in the energy beside him. Turning swiftly, he found that Zack had vanished, the space where he had been moments ago now empty.82Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7ICTKV7kP7
Confusion etched deep lines across Lyn's face. "Zack?" he called out, his voice echoing into the void, met only by the cold silence of space. There was no sign of Zack, no trace of his presence; it was as if he had been a figment of imagination. But Lyn knew better.82Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSRKbvXFakg
In the solitude of the cosmos, the realization dawned on him. During their brief clash, Zack had employed "Shadow Mirage," a clever ruse using shadows to create illusory duplicates. Lyn's mind raced, piecing together the events. He hadn't been fighting Zack at all; he had been dueling with shadows, mere echoes of the real swordsman.82Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqxme7ZILvo
Anger surged through Lyn, a fierce, burning tide that was as much at himself as at Zack. "Foolish," he muttered under his breath, his voice a mix of worry and reprimand. "Zack, you do not know what you're walking into."82Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbYXSGmFOAQ
With no time to waste, Lyn pushed forward, propelling himself through the cosmic currents toward Spadaria, the heart of the Areala Universe. Each star he passed seemed to watch him, their twinkling like silent observers of his urgent journey.82Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Fcqzm7aLx
As he traveled, Lyn's thoughts were tumultuous. Zack's impulsive nature was not unknown to him, but this was beyond recklessness. Entering the Malevolent Cosmos Universe alone, without backup or a plan, was tantamount to marching into a den of lions unarmed. The stakes were too high, and the enemies they faced were too cunning and too ruthless.82Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhLy2yEQm2N
The shadows of doubt and concern haunted Lyn as he approached Spadaria. The planet loomed ahead, a beacon in the dark, its lights a stark contrast to the darkness of his thoughts. He needed to regroup with the other High Mages, to form a strategy not just to rescue Zack but to counter whatever Astralith and Malacar were planning.82Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHs25MZyvVO
As Lyn entered the atmosphere of Spadaria, the weight of leadership settled on his shoulders. The decisions he made in the coming hours would shape the fate of not just Zack, but potentially all of Areala. 82Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjaDtuIjLxx
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Back in the dark expanse of the Malevolent Cosmos Universe, the nebulous fortress of Astralith and Malacar stood as a stark emblem of their burgeoning ambition and power. Within the depths of their stronghold, the air was charged with a heavy sense of anticipation and plotting.82Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPfEx8pf4RX
Astralith stood by the vast window overlooking the cosmos, her figure silhouetted against the backdrop of swirling galaxies. Her eyes, alight with a calculating glint, turned towards Malacar, who was reviewing data on a holographic display. The display flickered with images of Elara, Cairo, and Nia, each locked in containment fields that hummed softly in the dim light of the chamber.82Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmSNl8orF1i
"We must discuss the extraction process," Astralith began, her voice echoing slightly in the vast room. "The jewels these three possess are not only powerful but critical to our ultimate plan. We have a two-month window to complete this phase."82Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVJQ4XzayH5
Malacar nodded, his expression one of intense focus. "The Life Jewel from Elara, the Force Field Jewel from Cairo, and the Omniscience Jewel from Nia," he recited, his finger tracing the outlines of the jewels displayed beside each captive's image. "Each offers unique capabilities that could enhance our control over the cosmos."82Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU1gZES69ih
Astralith stepped closer to the display, her gaze fixed on the prisoners. "The extraction must be meticulous. We need them alive, not just for the jewels but as leverage. Alive, they are continuous sources of power and bargaining chips against the Areala Universe."82Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXCGD4kntYG
"Indeed," Malacar agreed. "I've commissioned the development of a device specifically for this purpose. It will extract the jewels without fatally compromising their hosts. The process, however, is delicate and requires precise calibration to ensure stability."82Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgomCqD0aRr
"Ensure the teams are ready to begin as soon as possible," Astralith instructed, her tone commanding. "Time is a luxury we can ill afford to waste. The Areala Universe will not remain passive, especially not with Lyn and the others aware of our intentions."82Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNgOcomwmG2
As they finalized their plans, the chamber was filled with a cold, strategic air, a chessboard set with living pieces and cosmic stakes. Malacar adjusted the settings on the device, programming it to begin the extraction process.
Meanwhile, in the confinement cells, Elara, Cairo, and Nia remained vigilant, each battling their own despair and fear. Despite their dire circumstances, a flicker of hope persisted—hope that their allies in the Areala Universe could sense their plight and come to their aid.82Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGokSbuZao4
Outside the fortress, the cosmos watched silently, the stars bearing witness to the unfolding drama that would decide the fate of more than just the Malevolent Cosmos Universe. As plans set into motion and destinies intertwined, the universe held its breath, waiting for the inevitable clash that would ripple across galaxies.82Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE5OzLMqqrh
With the stage set and the players ready, the cosmic game of power and rescue was about to escalate to an unprecedented level, each move critical, each strategy fraught with peril and potential.
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