Kael had further reinforced his newfound power, born from the soul thief's gift, with the darkness within him. The absorption of Varyon's soul didn't just grant him physical might—it bestowed upon him a surge of emotional strength as well. Now, his eyes held only vengeance. The hatred he bore for the killers of his family, for the betrayal that had shattered his life, pushed him one step further down the path of destruction. Yet with every victory, the darkness in his soul grew deeper.
But the enemies ahead were nothing to underestimate. Zerathis, Tythos, and Xythra awaited Kael. Each one different, yet equally dangerous. Even though Kael's soul was now armed with new strength, facing these three formidable entities would be no easy feat.
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Zerathis – Ruler of Ice:
Zerathis's cold gaze sent a shiver through Kael's soul. A frigid wind surrounded him, his eyes icy blue, carrying an intense darkness within. The master of ice had the power to freeze everything around him. Kael, aware of Zerathis's power, knew he had to tread carefully against such chilling forces.
As Zerathis approached, the air around him froze with each step, and the ground began to darken. Kael stepped cautiously, locking eyes with Zerathis. Suddenly, ice engulfed him. It was as if he had entered a frozen prison. Zerathis's power caused everything to freeze. Within this glacial world, Kael could feel every movement.
Zerathis laughed.
"Your inner fire will be your death, Kael. The power of ice freezes all. A flame like yours withers when it meets the cold."
Without wasting a moment, Kael unleashed a massive explosion toward the frozen ground using the soul thief's power. The ice cracked, and Kael leapt toward Zerathis, landing a fierce blow. Zerathis instantly lost control, and the powerful ice energy was rapidly absorbed into Kael's hands. The soul thief grew stronger with every stolen soul.
"The power of ice… is now yours," Kael said, breathing heavily.
As Zerathis's soul vanished within Kael, he began to balance the cold of ice with the fury of flame. He had forged a new fusion within himself—a power capable of wielding both fire and ice.
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Tythos – God of Thunder:
Tythos summoned lightning with every movement. Electricity coursed through his body, shaking the surroundings and altering the atmosphere's temperature in an instant. As Kael approached, he could feel the crackle of electricity passing dangerously close. But this time, he was more prepared. Having absorbed Zerathis's power, Kael had gained greater resistance to elemental forces.
Tythos smirked, raising his hand to the sky.
"I am lightning that scorches even flame, Kael. You are weak—the sooner you die, the better."
Bolts of lightning erupted from his hand, encircling Kael. But Kael, using the soul thief's power, swiftly closed the gap and began draining Tythos's soul. Tythos struck back, directing bolts into Kael's body. Yet Kael responded by merging flame and lightning into a massive explosion.
Tythos reeled from the impact, his body trembling.
"Killing me... What a childish move," he muttered, channeling the last of his energy into one final surge. But as Kael absorbed more lightning, he only grew stronger. At last, Tythos's soul was pulled into Kael.
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Xythra – Master of Shadows:
Last to appear before Kael was Xythra—a hidden foe who moved only in darkness. This being, who commanded shadows, would prove to be an unexpected and formidable opponent. But now, Kael's newfound power had made him more prepared to fight within darkness. His skill in mental manipulation became his greatest weapon.
Though Xythra struggled to trace Kael's movements in the shadows, Kael's command over dark power terrified him. He could sense Kael's growing dominance even within his own realm.
"I'll give you one last chance, Kael. Join the shadows—embrace our dark side. Otherwise, you'll vanish into this darkness forever."
But Kael channeled the river of dark energy within him, rapidly absorbing Xythra's shadows.
"The shadow… is now yours."
At last, Xythra's soul, too, was consumed by Kael. This final blow would unveil the true extent of the darkness Kael carried.
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End of Chapter:
Each power gained brought Kael deeper into the dark. But this darkness… it made him stronger. As his enemies fell one by one, Kael realized something: each Apocalyptic Twin granted him a new strength, but every victory dug the darkness deeper into his soul.
Zerathis, Tythos, and Xythra's souls were now buried within him. But this was only the beginning. Two great foes still remained. To become a true warrior, Kael would have to defeat these final Twins as well.
He could feel the power inside him growing with every breath. Yet… to claim vengeance, would he have to dive even deeper into this abyss? Or was there still a way out?
These questions haunted Kael's mind as he stepped forward. The battle was far from over. And Kael was moving ever closer to the final Apocalyptic Twins…