The sea rumbled as Thal'ryx emerged from the water, towering and twisted, scales blackened, spikes glinting like obsidian. Even at half strength, the creature radiated raw, intelligent power every muscle, every sinew, every surge of corrupted Shinrei thrummed with lethal intent. Its jaws snapped, sending waves smashing into the dock, splintering wood like twigs.
"This thing… fifty percent… and it moves like a god," Kaen thought, flames licking higher along his arms. "We trained for three years… every beat, every Echo Art, every Taishin Gate… it all comes down to this."
Rael stepped forward, Lumen Blade raised, emerald light blazing, pride and precision entwined. "Then let's remind it what humans can do."
Khael's hands glowed faintly, Dragon Bloodline stirring, threads of wind and power weaving into a Conflux of Shinrei. "Focus. Strike together. One mistake and it'll shred everything."
