The dust hadn't even settled.
Show, bruised, burnt, and drained, slowly stood up again—his flames flickering but alive.
> Brody (narrowing his eyes): "Why do you keep standing…?"
Show didn't answer.
Instead, he sprinted forward with everything he had left. He launched another punch—but Brody slid away like a ghost.
Then—Show stopped running.
"Spiral Blazing Vortex!!"
A flaming cyclone burst from the ground, surrounding Brody in a ring of spiraling inferno.
The heat scorched the floor. The stone beneath cracked.
For a moment—it looked like Show had won.
But then—Brody vanished.
> Brody: "You forgot the shadows… they're everywhere."
From behind, Shadow Bind grabbed Show's arms like chains—pulling him back.
"Bleeding Shadows Scar!"
A slicing shadow blade slashed across Show's back, and he collapsed—gasping for breath, eyes dimming.
Brody stepped forward, smirking with victory.
But…
Show stood up. Again.
His body trembled.
His eyes burned.
No words.
Only fire.
He charged up his Blazing Fist, silently.
> Brody (frowning): "Still more…?"
The two clashed again.
Brody summoned Shadow Palm, blocking Show's final blow. Their eyes met.
But this time—
Show placed his other palm on Brody's chest.
And smiled.
> Show (whispering): "Now let's finish this—Blazing Impact."
BOOM!!!
The explosion lit up the entire ruins chamber in white-orange flame.
Brody flew back, crashing through a stone pillar, finally unconscious.
Show dropped to his knees. Breathing heavily. Then—he collapsed.
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Meanwhile – The Rest of the Squad
Outside the chamber, the Arcane Academy students had defeated the remaining Gamaron troops.
They looked up—a wave of fire in the distance.
> Drake: "That's Show!"
They all rushed toward the fire trail.
Raelyn, Criss, Karen, Presto, Hibiki, Veil, Clara, Clod—everyone.
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But Inside…
Before they could reach—
A shadow loomed in the chamber.
Byron.
The commander of Team Gamaron stood tall beside Show's unconscious body.
> Byron (grinning): "Well done, little flame. You've proven yourself worthy."
He grabbed Show by the arm and lifted him like prey.
As the others reached the door—Byron summoned black steel spikes, blocking the path.
The team tried to break through—but Brody was up again, blocking their way with renewed darkness.
> Brody: "He's ours now."
Show was taken.
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Now Begins – Arcane Academy vs Team Gamaron: Round 2
> To Be Continued...