The battle intensified.
Stone shattered.
Energy collided.
The Guardian's movements grew more aggressive—
But less precise.
Kael's analysis was working.
Every delay.
Every pattern.
Every weakness—
Exposed.
"Left side!" Kael called.
Liora moved instantly.
Her blade struck the cracked joint again.
This time—
It broke.
The Guardian staggered.
Its balance shifted.
"Now!" Elara stepped in.
Her energy surged—
Dark, concentrated.
She struck the exposed section.
Boom.
A chunk of its armor shattered.
The Guardian roared—
Louder this time.
Angrier.
Faster.
It lashed out wildly.
Kael barely avoided a crushing blow, the impact destroying the ground where he had stood.
Too close.
But worth it.
He stepped forward again.
Closer.
Closer than before.
The pressure intensified.
The danger increased.
But so did the reward.
[High Risk Zone]
[Absorption Potential: Massive]
Kael's eyes burned.
There.
At the center of its chest—
A faint glow.
Hidden.
Protected.
The core.
He smiled.
"Found you."
The Guardian moved.
Too fast.
Too strong.
But Kael didn't stop.
He pushed through.
Ignoring the pain.
Ignoring the risk.
Everything—
For this moment.
"Liora—left!"
"Elara—pressure!"
They responded instantly.
Perfect timing.
Perfect execution.
The Guardian turned—
Split attention.
Just enough.
Kael stepped in.
Right in front of it.
Its massive arm descended—
Too late.
Kael's hand pierced forward.
Straight into the cracked armor.
Into the core.
Contact.
Then—
Explosion.
Light erupted.
Energy surged violently through his body.
The Guardian froze.
Then—
Collapsed.
Silence.
Then—
[Boss Eliminated.]