Phoenix Helios hovered above the cracked arena floor, flame still curling around his fists. With cocky grace, he grinned through the smoke.
Phoenix Helios:
(Mocking loud, for everyone to hear)
"I know you can do better that this...can't you, Magnus? That fact that you can't do anything against my power...it's kind of embarrassing."
But before the heat could fade, the smoke split. Ven Magnus walked out--untouched. His clothes untouched. His skin, immaculate. Phoenix's smirk faltered.
Ven Magnus:
(Calm, eerie)
"Well done, Fire boy. Now it's my turn."
He lifted one hand, his hand was pulsing in energy. And he said. Raise...your power Theft of God."
At the Obsidian Universe Section--The Shadows Stir and then they all spoke with calmness.
Leo Draca:
(Leaning forward, eyes gleaming)
"Finally...he's getting serious. I was tired of waiting."
Queen Ravenna Loveborn:
(Voice calm but proud)
"Luck is just another story in Ven's library."
Violent Selene:
(Smirking)
"Phoenix won't see his misfortune coming coming until it's already been rewritten."
At the Zenith Universe Section--Concern Brews and they all spoke with concern and frowning.
Rubina Velllichor:
(Worried)
"We need to rethink this match."
King Tasuya Shadow:
(Frowning slightly)
"Phoenix has the flare--but does he have the fate?"
Fiora Luna:
(Softly)
"We underestimated the silence..."
Noxie Rai:
(Calculating)
"His next move won't miss. We need Phoenix to fire past inevitability."
Primeval Universe reacted to the Awakening with Mockery and they spoke with calmness and reaction
Lucian Nightgale:
(Sarcastic)
"I see Probability Theft? Cute. Let's see if it matters when real chaos joins the party."
Thalass Blueheart:
(Cold)
"His silence is louder than Phoenix fire."
Rex Noir:
(Grinning)
"I'd steal something more useful than luck."
Arlequina Quiin:
(To Rex)
"He stole the moment. That's all that matters."
Astral Universe--they were rather focus on themselves than the arena, and they spoke some where. Liam Hearts, still flushed, slowly approaching Blaze Vortex. Her voice trembled
Liam Hearts:
(Trembling )
"Is it okay... if I sit by you guys?"
Blaze Vortex:
(Blushed and nodded)
"Of course."
Celestina:
(Playful)
"Liam Hearts. You're sitting with me and Seraphina."
Liam sat between them. Kaia joined, making four celestial sparks in one seat. Glacior, Kai, and Takashi, smirked: That's four girls glowing with emotion. Should we be worried?"
The four girls glared--then mock--attacked the trio. Light punches. Aura slaps. Mythic giggles. And Void ling spoke.
Void ling:
(Smiling)
"Messing with those girls is like choosing your own."
Seraphina winked at Void ling and he winked back. Kaia whispered to Seraphina, teasing about Void ling. Liam turned flushed
Celestina:
(Smirking at liam)
"Liam... do you like Blaze?"
Liam Hearts:
(Panicking and smirked)
"I-I mean...maybe-I-I-I it's not like--shhh!"
Ryuu:
(Aside to King Ryder)
"Lord Ryder...how does this affect the tournament path?"
King Ryder:
(Arms folded)
"Let fate flow. Love and power always collided at the right moment."
At the Grand Throne--Announcement Echoes and as Emperor Restu Kasumi leader of all Emperors and Empresss spoke.
Emperor Restu Kasumi:
(Voice somber)
"Due to our current participants density...Contestants Satori and Rin shall not complete due to the large numbers of Astral Universe, as it was stated by Queen Asuna from the Astral Universe.
At the Arena Floor--The Surge Unfoldes and Phoenix, irritated, launched countless fire attacks--flame barrage spiraling in golden arcs, heat warping the ground. But Ven Magnus stood calm--every inferno fizzled upon contact.
Ven Magnus:
(Smirked)
"Your fire is strong...But i own the moment where it matters."
Phoenix Helios:
(Stunned)
"You countered all of that...without moving?"
And then--Ven Magnus surged forward. So fast the arena warped. So fast his outline blurred into light. He moved at light speed, reality cracking behind him. A single punch to Phoenix's ribs sent him flying--his flaming body carved through arena glyphs, smashing into the far wall. The crowd gasped. The throne watched in silence. Liam's eyes widened. Blaze grinned. Void ling whispered..."Now that's a real turn."
Phoenix Helios stretched his hand forward. Two flaming portals erupted side-by-side in midair, swirling with molten glyphs and solar marks. From them, countless fire beams burst out--forming a lattice of heat sharper than swordplay. With a sharp of his fingers, Phoenix sent the barrage spiraling directly at Ven Magnus. But Ven didnt flinch. His aura twitched slightly--and beams scattered like sparks in high wind. Phoenix eyes widened. Again.
Ven Magnus:
(Stepping through the calling heat)
"Did you really think I play with fire? I play with possibilities. I didn't block your flames. I reroute their odds."
Phoenix Helios:
(Grinning and sweating)
"Let me guess, your power is base on probability and luck, so you have to touch the person to gain luck."
Ven Magnus:
(Smirked)
"Nope, that's where you are wrong. I can extracts strands from nearby of distant opponents, can also convert enemy precision into failure, for example, like you, when you fired your attacks. It turned into a miss, rather than hitting me. Your fire is impressive. But it's not lucky enough. And luck is mine now."
Phoenix Helios:
(Gritted his teeth)
"Then let's see if heat itself rewrites your little math trick!"
He raised both arms-- a wings pop at his back, as it extended fully as glyphs burst open like volcanoes in sky. Reality itself shimmered behind him. Two portals exploded outward--not fire this time, but folds in dimensional space.
Phoenix Helios:
(Voice booming)
"Welcome to the Pyroclastic Fold. Your luck means nothing...if reality refuses to honor it."
Just as Pyroclastic Reality surged--reshaping physics, logic, and flame--Ven Magnus didn't defend. He simply tilted his head...and resched sideways. His fingers touched nothing. But outcome did. Phoenix stood suspended midair, reality breaking behind him. Yet Ven remained untouched--his clothes fluttering.
Ven Magnus:
(Calmly)
"Even your realm obeys a roll of the dice. And I always know who's holding the loaded ones."
Phoenix Helios had begun triggering his Pyroclastic Reality--a dimensional fold ready to consume rules snd rewrite the field through raw heat. The Portals churned, veins of Crimson fire swirling like thunderous rivers. Before the fold could stabilize... Ven Magnus struck. His body shimmered in layered golden glow.
Ven Magnus:
(Smirked)
"Outcome denied. Theft--reset."
Probability Theft flared,snapping across the battlefield like a vector claw. In an instant, the foundational strands powering Phoenix's reality warp were severed--not destroyed but stolen. The portals collapsed in mid--spun. Fire dimmed. The Realm refused to open.
Phoenix Helios:
(Stunned again)
"You're stealing my condition...before they even become attacks?"
Ven Magnus:
(With sharpened elegance)
" I remove your ability to initiate."
At the Astral Universe Section--and they spoke. With calmness and precision.
Void ling:
(Eyes narrowing)
"Did he hijacked the event slot?"
Blaze Vortex:
(Impressed)
"No wonder Phoenix keeps talking loud. It's the only thing Ven doesn't steal."
King Ryder:
(Smiled)
"That ability is surgical. Phoenix needs to bend narrative space to win now."
Ryuu:
(Serious and smirked)
"I agree my lord."
Meanwhile, Celestina, Seraphina, and Liam sat huddled, quietly giggling. They whispered to esch other. Sharing thoughts beneath the battle glow.
Kai:
(Mocking from behind)
"Three lovebirds chirping mid--match...how poetic."
Takashi:
(Joined in)
"At this rate, they'll start planning wedding banners mid--tournament."
Void ling:
(Shaking his head)
"Takashi, you better not get yourself in trouble all else this girls will give you,one hell of a headache."
Seraphina stared at Void ling--and blushed. Kaia leaned over to Seraphina, and then she spoke.
Kaia:
(Smirking)
"You and Void ling...you're going to be the real match together."
The battlefield warped beneath Phoenix Helios Pyroclastic Fold--But before another Blaze could erupt...Ven Magnus raised his hand.
Ven Magnus:
(Cold and final)
"Goodbye, Phoenix."
The Arena dimmed--flame withdrawn by silence itself. Ven Unleashed his secret move. Reality didn't break...it bent entirely to his command. A spiraling burst of void--crystal vectors exploded from Ven's palm. They struck Phoenix mid--flight, slicing through his aura and flame. No time to counter. No moment to recover. Phoenix was hurled backward, crashing into the ground--flame faded, Gaps scattered across the Spacd seats.
Ven Magnus:
(Smirked)
"Outcome secured."
He turned silently and walked back to the Obsidian Universe Section. At the Section--They all praised him.
Queen Ravenna Loveborn:
(Smiling)
"Impressive. You did well."
Violet Selene:
(Softly)
"That was theft on poetic level."
Leo Draca:
(Smirked)
"Now that's the Ven I know. The one who is strong."
Ven bowed low, his voice calm. "Thank you, Loveborn." At fhe Zenith Universe Section and they spoke.
King Tasuya Shadow:
(Quiet)
"Fiora...retrieve Helios on the ground."
Fiora Luna nodded and descended gracefully. She knelt beside Phoenix, lifiting him gently--his eyes closed, breath faint. She placed him softly into his seat.
Noxie Rai:
(Respectfully)
"You did well, Phoenix."
Rubina Velllichor:
(Smiling)
"We are proud of you Helios."
At the Grand Throne--Emperor Restu kasumi spoke. As his he announced he won and who is disqualified.
Emperor Restu Kasumi:
(Voice echoed across the space)
"Phoenix Helios of Zenith Universe...Disqualified. Ven Magnus of the Obsidian Universe...Prevails.
The Glyphs aligned. The Match etched in history. The roar of fate quieted.
NEXT EPISODE UPCOMING