The arena lay in quiet stillness. The broken pillars and shattered stone had been partially restored by residual magic, but the scars of battle remained. Koha’s absence was palpable the faint echoes of his lightning aura still lingered in the air, a reminder of the immense power that had once torn the battlefield apart.
Rio paced along the edge of the arena, fists clenching and unclenching. His amber eyes flickered with restrained lightning, a sign of both worry and barely contained rage.
Rio: “He’s gone… Doojin took him. Just like that.”
Huo’s massive shoulders tensed as he surveyed the arena. His gauntlets still glimmered faintly with residual molten energy, a reminder of the heat of the previous battle.
Huo: “We can’t rush after him blindly. Doojin is dangerous… more than we anticipated. But we can’t let him keep Koha.”
Yin floated slightly above the cracked ground, hands clasped in a protective gesture, water rippling faintly around him.
Yin: “We have to be careful. Koha’s power is unstable after the suppression. If Doojin forces him too far, we might not be able to bring him back intact.”
Sky’s dark blue-black hair shifted with the breeze as he nocked an arrow, glancing at the group. His tone was sharp but measured.
Sky: “We need a plan. We can’t just charge in. We need strategy, coordination… and we need to understand what Doojin wants with him.”
The group paused, considering the implications. The battlefield, though quiet, held tension — faint traces of blood magic and shadow residue shimmered along the cracks, reminding them of how close they had come to total devastation.
Rio: “We’ve faced everything together before… we can do this. But we need more information about Doojin.”
Huo knelt and examined a fissure in the stone, which still glowed faintly from residual fire magic.
Huo: “We should scout the area, detect magical traces… figure out where he went.”
Yin raised his hand, tracing faint runes in the air to read the lingering mana:
Yin (chanting softly):40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡn8NRQJ0RrM
「残留する力よ、我らに示せ…影の足跡を…」 -40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ95jYUmyKDU
Zanryū suru chikara yo, warera ni shime se… kage no ashiato o…40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0K86vzvHtF
(Remaining power, reveal to us… the path of shadows…)
A faint shimmer appeared along the far edge of the arena, invisible to the naked eye, but detectable with Yin’s magic.
Sky: “There… faint traces of movement. He didn’t go far… yet.”
Rio clenched his fists again, sparks dancing along his blade.
Rio: “Then we prepare. When he appears again, we’ll be ready. Koha will not remain under Doojin’s control.”
The Four stood together, a quiet determination forming among them. They each felt the lingering echo of Koha’s suppressed aura — a faint flicker, a heartbeat of resistance, reminding them that he had not been broken, only restrained.
Huo: “We need to protect him first… then reclaim him. No mistakes.”
Yin: “Agreed. We’ll need to coordinate spells, shields, and countermeasures. If Doojin tries to suppress him again, we have to be ready.”
Sky: “And we’ll need to predict his next move. He won’t act randomly. He’s calculating, patient… dangerous.”
The sun dipped lower in the sky, casting long shadows across the arena. The calm was deceptive, a quiet before the storm of the next confrontation. Every movement, every glance between the Four carried weight — the unspoken understanding that the fight for Koha was far from over.
As the group departed the arena, they left behind only the faint shimmer of residual magic and the echo of a name whispered in the wind:
Koha…
The battle was over for now, but the war had just begun.
The Four moved cautiously through the forest bordering the academy grounds, their senses alert. The trees, though still scarred from residual mana surges, swayed gently in a breeze that carried an ominous chill. Every step was calculated; every faint shimmer of magical residue was analyzed. Koha’s suppressed aura, faint and flickering, pulsed like a distant heartbeat, guiding them.
Rio: “He’s here somewhere… I can feel him.”
Lightning sparked along Rio’s blade, the faint electrical hum echoing through the trees.
Huo: “Careful. Doojin’s presence is heavy. His aura suppresses Koha and twists the surrounding energy. One wrong step, and we’re in trouble.”
Yin floated slightly above the ground, tracing lines of mana in the air, the faint shimmer of water rippling around his feet.
Yin (chanting softly):40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpRHIH46pJR
「影の道よ、我らを導け…閉ざされた力を示せ…」 -40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdTQrxUs4bc
Kage no michi yo, warera o michibike… tozasareta chikara o shime se…40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo8MdzhpH2L
(Path of shadows, guide us… reveal the sealed power…)
A faint trail shimmered in response, winding deeper into the forest. Sky adjusted his stance, arrows notched and ready.
Sky: “I see it… he’s ahead. Keep your guard up. Doojin’s waiting, I can feel it.”
The group moved as one, elemental energies weaving around them in protective patterns. Fire sparks flickered across Huo’s gauntlets, water ripples shimmered around Yin, lightning arcs danced along Rio’s blade, and Sky’s arrows hummed with anticipation.
Suddenly, a shadow detached itself from the trees ahead, coalescing into Doojin’s tall, imposing form. Koha hovered beside him, restrained but faintly glowing with residual white lightning sparks.
Doojin (smirking, calm): “Ah… you’ve found us. Predictable, but commendable.”
Koha flinched, aura flickering violently, struggling to resist but unable to fully break free.
Rio: “Koha! We’re here! Stay with us, we’ll get you back!”
Doojin (mocking, softly): “Do you think he is yours to reclaim? Not yet. For now, he belongs to me.”
Koha’s hands hovered weakly over his faint magic circle, trying to pulse energy to break free, but Doojin’s shadowed aura suppressed every flicker.
Doojin (chanting, asserting control):40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5ENEXXPe9U
「我が影よ、力を封じ、魂を縛れ…命を我が支配下に置け…」 -40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9Xfup6VFtC
Waga kage yo, chikara o fūji, tamashii o shibare… inochi o waga shihai-ka ni oke…40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlEnnNqHyd2
(My shadow, seal the power, bind the soul… place life under my control…)
The Four tightened their stance, combining their elemental forces to form a protective perimeter around Koha, preventing Doojin from forcing him further.
Yin (chanting in countermeasure):40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHMQ6DuS5k8
「光よ、我らに従え…影を打ち払え…」 -40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1dzIxVK637
Hikari yo, warera ni shitagae… kage o uchiharoe…40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡaM85mcSVAS
(Light, obey us… dispel the shadows…)
Sky: “We need to move fast before he drains Koha completely. Be ready for anything!”
Doojin’s shadow swirled violently, reacting to their combined energy. Koha’s aura flickered brighter for a split second — enough to let them see the spark of his defiance, faint but unmistakable.
Huo: “He’s fighting… he hasn’t given up yet. Keep him safe!”
A sudden surge of dark energy shot from Doojin, slicing through the forest like living tendrils. Trees splintered and earth shook, but the Four held their ground, their protective magic holding the surge at bay.
Doojin (chanting further, voice echoing):40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb1qlhA3cNr
「力なき者よ、我に従え…光を封じ、魂を縛れ…」 -40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTK2aPsQX4B
Chikara naki mono yo, waga ni shitagae… hikari o fūji, tamashii o shibare…40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQl4NycZf9j
(You who have no power, obey me… seal the light, bind the soul…)
Koha’s faint pulses of energy met Doojin’s shadows in a brief clash — sparks of white lightning illuminating the dark forest as the Four reinforced their protective perimeter.
Rio: “We’ll get you back, Koha! Hold on!”
The forest trembled under the exchange of energies, but the Four moved in perfect synchronization, covering Koha while keeping Doojin at a slight distance, though the tension was unbearable.
Yin: “We need to buy time… we can’t let him suppress Koha any further.”
Sky: “Then we make our move, coordinated. We can’t underestimate him.”
Doojin’s gaze softened slightly, almost contemplative, as he observed Koha struggling against the suppression — faint sparks of rebellion in his aura.
Doojin (softly): “Interesting… he still fights. Very well, we shall see how much fire remains.”
The Four prepared to advance, their aura combining into a protective storm of fire, water, light, and wind. Koha remained restrained, struggling faintly, sparks of defiance shining through, as the forest itself became the stage for the next confrontation.
The forest settled into an uneasy stillness. Even as Doojin’s shadow lingered over Koha, suppressing his aura, the Four — Rio, Huo, Yin, and Sky — moved with quiet coordination. Their initial rush to confront him had been met with overwhelming force; now they adapted, letting the current of magical energy guide them.
Rio: “We can’t force this… any sudden move will only push him to resist harder.”
Huo: “Agreed. We flow with the shadows, watch for openings. Right now, Koha’s life comes first.”
Yin: “We stabilize him, protect him, and observe. We’ll find the right moment to act. Patience.”
Sky: “Fine. But we keep a close eye. If he shows even the slightest chance to strike, we act fast.”
The Four began to channel their energies subtly, creating a protective field around Koha without challenging Doojin directly.
Yin (chanting softly):40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEqmgJNDgko
「水よ、命を守れ…影を包み、安らぎを与えよ…」 -40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO1hgvB3y3x
Mizu yo, inochi o mamore… kage o tsutsumi, yasuragi o atae yo…40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1YuLDXSDRX
(Water, protect life… envelop the shadow, grant calm and peace…)
Huo formed his massive gauntlets, letting small tendrils of molten energy ripple along the ground, not attacking, only reinforcing stability.
Huo (chanting softly):40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjpoM1bwOBH
「地よ、守りを固めよ…力を抑え、調和せよ…」 -40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZxOxHmpBtv
Chi yo, mamori o katame yo… chikara o osae, chōwa seyo…40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSExI8KfLr0
(Earth, solidify our protection… suppress force, maintain balance…)
Rio’s lightning danced faintly along his sword, pulsing in rhythm with Koha’s faint aura.
Rio (whispering, chant):40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡt4fFgCI30B
「雷よ、光を導け…闇に従う者を抑えよ…」 -40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeDnQVxrUN4
Ikazuchi yo, hikari o michibike… yami ni shitagau mono o osae yo…40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyRan2MNnjH
(Thunder, guide the light… suppress those who follow the darkness…)
Sky’s arrows shimmered faintly with wind and light energy, poised but not drawn.
Sky (chanting softly):40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRiY3nm2p5w
「風よ、時を流せ…動きを読め、我らを守れ…」 -40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRGNcFdRGz5
Kaze yo, toki o nagase… ugoki o yome, warera o mamore…40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXmZo36mYfV
(Wind, flow with time… read movements, protect us…)
Koha, restrained but aware, felt the subtle shift. The Four were no longer trying to fight Doojin directly — they were creating a buffer, a safe space, letting his suppression flow around them, observing for the perfect moment.
Koha (weakly, whispering):40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNwpgh5F3pG
“I… can feel them… holding me…”
Doojin’s shadow tightened slightly, but he paused, observing the Four with an almost curious expression.
Doojin: “Interesting. You are learning patience, are you? Very well… flow with the current… we shall see who bends and who breaks.”
The Four moved silently, letting Doojin’s aura sweep over them. Every pulse of dark energy was measured, every shadow anticipated. Instead of rushing, they adapted, moving with the flow of the suppression, ensuring Koha’s aura was shielded, while remaining ready to strike or protect at a moment’s notice.
Yin: “We’re learning him… we’re feeling his pattern. We’ll strike when the moment comes.”
Huo: “We wait… and watch. Patience now is survival later.”
Rio: “We’ve survived worse. Koha trusts us… we can do this.”
Sky: “We flow… but we never lose sight. One misstep, and we act.”
The forest seemed to pulse with tension — faint glimmers of magic from both Doojin and Koha intermingling. The Four’s combined presence created a calm yet resilient field, a counter-current to the dark suppression surrounding Koha.
The day passed slowly, the sun dipping lower as shadows stretched long. The Four moved seamlessly, a quiet, synchronized unit, adapting to Doojin’s control while keeping Koha alive. The lesson was clear: rushing into power or confrontation would fail. They had to flow, observe, and wait.
Rio (finally, quietly): “We wait… but we prepare. We will get him back. Koha will not remain under that shadow.”
And so, the Four moved with patience, flowing with the suppression, keeping Koha safe, and planning for the next decisive moment — the moment when the currents of shadow and light would shift once more.
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