The morning sun bathed the fields of Nionderland in gold, reflecting off crystalline rooftops and the floating mountains in the distance. The royal training grounds buzzed with energy — and determination.
Diana Flamesoul stood at the center of the arena, wielding her new radiant sword. The blade glowed with a serene light, forged from the fusion of celestial energy and Nionderland's legendary steel.
She closed her eyes, took a deep breath... and struck.
The air cracked.
"Incredible," Diana murmured, spinning gracefully. The sword responded perfectly to her movements, as if it could read her intent. Every slash left a trail of purifying light in its wake."With this blade, I can even cut through curses..."
On the other side of the field, Inavy watched with the Chaos Katana sheathed on his back.
"Looks like that sword really chose you, huh, Diana," he said, walking toward the center of the arena.
She smiled.
"And that katana? You gonna show me what's changed?"
Inavy drew the blade. A subtle hum echoed as the aura of Chaos danced around the refined, elongated, and lethal weapon.
"The blade's the same... but it feels more alive now."He looked at her with a playful grin."How about a spar, sensei?"
Diana raised an eyebrow.
"Old-school teacher, huh?"
"You bet," Inavy said, taking his stance.
Their blades clashed. They moved like echoes of light and chaos, each strike testing reflexes and control. The spar was intense, yet clean. Diana laughed between attacks, and Inavy allowed himself to smile.
"You're faster, Stormbreak," she said, stepping back slightly.
"And you... you're deadlier," he replied.
Further off, Darius stood confidently in his royal blue suit, golden circuits pulsing with energy. Rose, in her upgraded tech-armored outfit, faced him squarely.
"Ready to hit me?" Darius said, spreading his arms. "Let's see what your Aura does to this suit."
"You asked for it, Valtier," Rose replied, flames of gold igniting around her arms.
A wave Aura into Darius.
For a moment, the arena was clouded in smoke and dust...Then, a bluish light flared.
"Huh?" Rose's eyes widened.
Darius' suit had absorbed the aura of the attack. Golden lines glowed across his body with stored energy.
"The suit... absorbed the Primordial Aura!" Darius exclaimed, stunned.
He felt the power reverberating inside him — amplifying his muscles, his senses, his aura.
"This is... insane!"
Rose smiled, impressed.
"You're turning into a walking bomb, Darius."
Inavy approached with Diana.
"That suit isn't just defense. It's an extension of you, Darius."
The group gathered at the center of the arena. Everyone was sweaty, but smiling. They felt more alive than ever.
Inavy looked up at the sky and clenched his fist.
"Two years left until war."
He glanced at each of his companions.
"Let's keep getting stronger. Break our limits. Every day counts."
Darius, Rose, and Diana nodded with resolve. The strength of their friendship, their purpose... and their preparation for the inevitable was growing.
War was coming.But now, they were ready to face it head-on.
Together.