98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhQ5FzWgONg
Koji sat on the ground, his eyes fixed on the distance.
“Sitting here won’t help us get the flag,” he said.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡo83uWNSkW9
“Logan’s facing off against Cassandra, but who knows if he’ll succeed? And Sakura and Kokoro... no one knows how strong that new girl is. [Sigh] What a pain.”
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfGgwojdEMf
He paused, collecting his thoughts.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡovkLGn47hR
“Her clan’s ability is love,” Ori Kaito explained. “She can make anything capable of loving fall deeply in love with her. With a single word, she can command them—but only one person at a time. I doubt she’s strong enough to control both Kokoro and Sakura.”
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTE5YzktwaY
“That’s some crazy power,” Koji replied, standing up. “Have a nice day, Ori.”
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQImx2BGXu8
As Koji walked away, Ori watched him disappear into the trees. Then, without warning, he vanished into a thick fog.
Unbeknownst to Koji, the Ori Kaito he had been with all along was actually a clone—and not the real one
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtF6VBTabE3
Group Three and Five
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAFbupGuE33
“Staying together is our best chance of winning this,” Lia Matsumoto declared. Her rich, dark brown hair and amber-gold eyes exuded elegance. Standing at 5'6", she stood confidently beside Yui Nakahara and Shinji Inoue, forming a united front.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVpF94Xru4O
Just then, James, Jane, and Naoki revealed themselves.
Step
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPqZ7cDFQqM
“Hand over your flag,” James demanded, flanked by his teammates. “You’re only three, and surrounded—we’ve each created clones all around. There’s nowhere to run.”
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQEe5welSGH
Naoki, standing atop a nearby ridge, added, “In your current position, Lia Matsumoto, you have no right to refuse. Hand it over.”
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡssV4qFnma8
Yui Nakahara smiled mischievously. “Why do you think we ventured this deep into the forest? We knew you were coming. Lia has been monitoring every single person in this forest—including Kokoro’s team, Cassandra’s team, and Renna’s—thanks to her Verdantia clan abilities.”
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSAwMfY9TMl
As a member of the Verdantia clan, Lia could transform into plants and command them. Her connection to nature was unparalleled—she was born from a plant herself.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYbWeOwhCd7
“I, on the other hand, as a Petragoria clan member, can create golems,” Yui continued. Her silky, silver-blonde hair cascaded down her back, framing her bright sapphire-blue eyes. She stood about 5'1".
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxGBziCsqHW
Shinji Inoue, an Anthropos clan member, could control and tame any beast. He also had the power to shapeshift into any creature he desired. The tallest among them at 5'4", his spiky jet-black hair was streaked with piercing emerald green, matching the sharp angles of his golden-amber eyes.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYMFD9uZri7
Suddenly, the forest began to rumble. Birds scattered into the sky as the ground cracked open.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡslfAhiIZ1u
Giant golems—and smaller ones—materialized, encircling James, Jane, and Naoki.
The predators had become the prey.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYmBC0kuDV7
The sound of the golems echoed through the forest, their towering heads visible even from a distance.
SCREAM
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8ZqoaHArI7
Defeated, James, Jane, and Naoki surrendered their flag.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvZTA7AE3ht
“So, in other words, you knew we were coming?” Jane spat, her face twisted in anger.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWN7HLn2X9n
Yui’s smile widened. “Sucks to be you. You should’ve listened to Mason’s idea.”
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdyMjcTuFiK
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoN9QHhdEFk
---
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpYvI3u4IqU
Maya’s voice rang out,
“First team to claim two flags: Lia Matsumoto, Yui Nakahara, and Shinji Inoue!”
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsZCFWzAsCG
The trio stood victorious, their bond and unique abilities proving unbeatable.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ8t9j8odWt
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7eDBF4N1Pt
---
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTJEZejhFU2
Mason vs. Cassandra
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0YvnogNW2j
“As you can see, I obtained Logan’s flag before you could,” Mason said with a smirk. “My team may be weak, but I don’t need them. My goal is to collect all three flags—yours, Logan’s, and Leo’s.”
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3CxAsfKCoJ
Cassandra charged at Mason with a flurry of punches, but he effortlessly blocked most of them with one hand. She retreated, unleashing a massive blast of flames. Mason casually deflected the fire using air manipulation.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ49Tjbe9toN
A lightning bolt struck, but Mason was prepared. He manipulated the earth, summoning three boulders as a shield. The bolt destroyed them all.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmbZZvYirrO
“Petty tricks won’t get you anywhere,” Mason said, accelerating toward her.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkVRgcJQ9j6
With a single punch, he sent her flying into a nearby tree. Cassandra rebounded instantly, using the tree as a springboard. She channeled Eno energy into her hand, combining all four elements. The enhanced punch struck Mason, breaking his bone.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡwmUDXQOnCK
The force of her blow uprooted the tree she used for momentum. Though Mason blocked it, the damage was done.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4BuIw1wWPh
Holding his broken arm, Mason channeled Eno energy to accelerate his healing. His bone repaired instantly.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqWNHTdCvNq
“You’ve improved,” he acknowledged. “Time to take you seriously.”
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqiQumV4LLw
Mason clapped his hands, generating a harmonized convergence of air, earth, and flame energies. The resonant frequency vibrated the earth, releasing heat and causing Cassandra to bleed from her nose and mouth.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhOKLcaVF3c
“What the hell was that?” she gasped, barely able to move.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGl2K7lEBO2
As Mason prepared to clap again, Cassandra used detection and saw the shockwave carrying tiny molecules. She clapped back, canceling his attack.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOmXNSHO2GW
“Impossible,” Mason exclaimed. “You learned that in just two attempts?”
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbcAEYfpHxI
Cassandra healed gradually, blew her nose to clear the blood, then created five clones that charged at Mason.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuPStnnEPXs
He dodged them all, blocking their punches. As Cassandra circled him looking for an opening, she leapt in with a powerful punch.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOpoGgGx0iC
But Mason vanished—teleported. Her attack distorted and destroyed her own clones.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlyHifiSgbE
“Teleportation?! You’ve unlocked Dio energy!” she exclaimed.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBSSSQwPLif
Mason formed a blade made of Dio energy. With a single slash, he cut through the air. Cassandra dodged, but the wind slash tore through the forest, clearing entire trees.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5AAQaDeFCS
She coated herself with Eno energy to block his strikes, but the blade inflicted damage each time, slowly wearing her down.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7wddQCacyC
“I’m not done yet!” she yelled, refusing to give up.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcGy7HzMhsR
Mason laughed. “You’re a mess. This could’ve been avoided if you just surrendered the flag.”
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvuROU7K8nT
She hurled a spear at him. He blocked it with a Dio shield, but the spear pierced through and left a scratch on his face. The spear vanished instantly.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqiSm5o5xgm
“How did she break through my Dio shield?” he wondered.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLgck9VbOAn
Cassandra stood firm. Using detection, Mason noticed Dio energy flowing from her body.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ55udNxD5kY
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYu31TlBfRE
---
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡr3g4Lh6VXa
Mystic Lythoria – ARISTO Class
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBBPAkvwVDz
“Dio energy—the power of creation. A power every living being possesses, but only a few can unlock,” the instructor began.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4DVV7kmLjU
“There are four stages of Dio:
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7YGo0gopQ2
1. Unlocking Dio
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqposwu1zqo
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgtUpkL3Els
2. First Tier Dio—the highest most beings can reach
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdNMWxwoqJB
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPWJI6SjH7M
3. Second Tier Dio—rarer and more powerful
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡcOVnFXcZOV
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQNfdYtbVTH
4. Third Tier Dio—said to be the power of creation itself
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6Muh1u8o36
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdQRhxq1srg
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMx0PqpxfkC
“With Dio, you can manipulate the elements just like with Eno, but at a greater scale. You gain enhanced speed, strength, teleportation, and advanced techniques depending on your Dio level.”
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1PCNfGYaXq
Drake raised his hand. “Even bring back the dead?”
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1VL641wb0V
“Yes,” the instructor replied, “though there’s no proof. But since it’s the power of creation, it’s believed to be possible.”
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAkUOO6B2L7
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGsczbs4zRO
---
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxNDjUYtCaR
Cassandra vs. Mason (Final Phase)
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1PCCNQ7T33
“Impossible! You’re nothing compared to what I can do!” Mason sneered, teleporting behind Cassandra.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVxvDb3GsiE
She sensed him. As he struck with his sword, she dodged, grabbed his arm, and hurled him toward a massive tree.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR9WsVsVJ84
Mason narrowly avoided impact, flying past Renn Ava, Leo Shimon, Amit Rafael, and Gideon Noah—who were battling Ori Kaito, Akira, and Hesper.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQjuPQ8vZb0
Mason cleared most of ori clones
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqCM13ir0UB
Ori seized the moment.
“Hey, Ori took the flag!” Renn shouted.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKhPmEJQqY1
Ori swiftly created hundreds of clones, each holding a flag—sowing confusion among them.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGlhsJTxMhE
Meanwhile, Cassandra sensed Mason’s teleportation again. She teleported behind him. They both unleashed elemental attacks using Dio energy.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZpzlEb9YuK
The collision sent shockwaves through the forest, clearing the central area. Teams were blown away. Hesper shielded her face, and Leo protected his team with a massive boulder.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeFyR2kHHiA
“Give up, Mason!” Cassandra shouted, her Dio-powered punch landing hard.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡws9aITipnv
Mason crumpled, unconscious.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlfLkn8zEWX
“Finally... I’m stronger,” Cassandra whispered, collapsing beside him. “You were wrong. Ori Kaito had our flag all along.”
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv01q9UcX34
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdMuNLND6no
---
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOGObEx0KYt
Mystic Lythoria – Sickbay
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡld4UaLEDa0
Cassandra groggily sat up in bed, wincing. “Ouch... that hurts.”
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡtfO45PJ4YH
Hesper sat beside her, smiling. “You’re awake. You passed out—but we won thanks to you. We secured all three flags. I never thought humans could be this strong and it seems you’ve unlocked Dio, just at the right time "
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ365yWSCUHP
Cassandra beamed with pride, feeling a newfound bond with Hesper. As exhaustion returned, she drifted peacefully back to sleep.
98Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkcFRzwCuys
and then Add to home screen.