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Chapter 17 - Chapter 16 – Whisper Before The Storm

The wind over the mountains howled like a warning.

On the summit of the shattered peaks once forged by time itself, stood Akira and Kuroo—two mortals no longer bound by mortality.

Below them sprawled the Divine Crater — a holy ground formed by the impact of gods centuries ago. It was now their battlefield, their sanctuary, and the birthplace of the next war.

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🌞 Akira – Vessel of Lumion

Clad in silver-white armor glowing faintly under the crimson sky, Akira now wielded his Divine Blade "Solstice", a sword forged from condensed light and tempered in celestial fire.

He was calm, focused—no longer the boy plagued by doubt.

Akira (softly):

"We're not just fighting Kuroo anymore… are we?"

A whisper answered—Lumion's voice.

> "No. Kuroo was never your enemy. He was your mirror. But mirrors are meant to be aligned… not shattered."

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🩸 Kuroo – Vessel of Nyxar

Draped in living shadows, Kuroo stood with a torn cape flapping behind him. His weapon—a jagged glaive called "Nightbane"—was forged from the bones of a forgotten demon-god.

He stared at his reflection in a pool of corrupted essence.

Kuroo:

"Then what comes next, old man? Another god to beat down?"

Nyxar:

> "Not gods… something older. Something even we once feared."

Kuroo turned to Akira, his expression unreadable.

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⚔️ The Alliance of Two

The Divine Crater buzzed with energy.

Kazuo, battered but alive, approached Akira. His arm now infused with healing runes.

Kazuo:

"We've received word… The "World Eaters" have awakened."

Akira's eyes narrowed.

Kuroo chuckled, cracking his knuckles.

Kuroo:

"Good. I was getting bored."

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🕊️ Observer's Secret

Meanwhile… deep within the Chrono Vault, the Observer spoke with someone unseen.

Observer:

"The moment is close. They think this is about gods and mortals… but they haven't glimpsed the real enemy."

A pair of glowing blue eyes opened in the shadows.

A new voice echoed.

???: "You kept my return hidden well. It's time I met my… replacements."

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🌑 Reaper's Message

That night, the Reaper appeared to both Akira and Kuroo in their dreams.

He knelt before them.

Reaper:

"My Lords… The Rift approaches. Your choices from here on will reshape the laws of fate."

He extended a scroll—sealed with the Mark of Eternity.

On it, a prophecy was carved:

> "When Light and Darkness stand as one, the Eater of Realms will rise."

"Only unity born of chaos shall hold the world together."

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💥 Ending Scene – The Beginning of the End

The next morning, Akira and Kuroo stood before a portal—an obsidian rift pulsing with ancient chaos.

They looked at each other.

Akira:

"We step through together. No hesitation."

Kuroo:

"And no mercy for what's on the other side."

They stepped in.

The portal closed behind them.

And the Observer whispered one final line:

> "Let the Divine War begin."

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