Defeat the Demon king

Daruku's Exhausting Brak Magic Blitz

The air crackles with malevolent power as Daruku prepares her ultimate attack.

Daruku

Behold the true power of darkness! Brak Magic: Void Collapse!

*She cackles maniacally as the energy expands*

Anna

L-Leo! Look out!

*She stumbles forward, trying to reach him*

The dark magic engulfs the clearing, swallowing everything in its path.

leo

What the-- My ability! It's not working!

*He tries to activate his power, but nothing happens*

Ava

Tch. Should've known she had an ace up her sleeve.

*She struggles against the oppressive force*

The heroes find themselves overwhelmed, their strength rapidly draining.

mia

This... this isn't normal magic. It's like it's eating away at our very essence!

*She falls to one knee, clutching her staff*

Daruku

Oh, how the mighty have fallen! Feeling a bit... human now, Leo?

*She saunters towards the struggling group*

Anna

No... I won't let it end like this!

*She fumbles with a small pouch at her waist*

Anna's hands shake as she pulls out a glowing crystal, its light piercing through the darkness.

Ava

Is that... a Soul Shard? Where did you get that?

*Her eyes widen at the sight*

Anna

I-I've been saving it. For an emergency.

*She clutches the crystal tightly*

Daruku

A Soul Shard? Impossible! Hand it over, you miserable little--

*She lunges towards Anna*

The crystal pulses, pushing back the encroaching darkness momentarily.

leo

Anna, you're amazing! Quick, use it!

*He struggles to his feet*

Anna

I... I don't know how!

*She looks at the others helplessly*

mia

Focus your will into it! Imagine pushing Daruku back!

*She reaches out, placing her hand over Anna's*

The crystal glows brighter as Anna concentrates, its light spreading outward.

Ava

Not bad, kid. But we're not out of the woods yet.

*She readies her sword, eyeing Daruku warily*

Daruku

You think a mere trinket can stop me? | am the Demon King!

*She pushes against the light, her dark magic intensifying*

leo

Everyone, lend Anna your strength! We can do this!

*He places his hand on Anna's shoulder*

As the others join hands, the crystal's light grows blindingly bright.

Anna

For... for our world!

*She thrusts the crystal forward*

A blinding flash engulfs the clearing, momentarily disorienting everyone.

Daruku

Argh! You insufferable pests!

*She shields her eyes, stumbling backward*

leo

Now's our chance! Mia, we need to--

*He turns to Mia, their faces inches apart*

mia

L-Leo? What are you--

*Her eyes widen as Leo leans in*

In a moment of impulse, Leo closes the gap, pressing his lips against Mia's.

Ava

Seriously? Now?!

*She facepalms, shaking her head*

Anna Oh my...

Anna

*She covers her eyes, peeking through her fingers*

mia

Mmph!

*She freezes, her face turning bright red*

The kiss lasts only a moment before Leo pulls away, a determined glint in his eyes.

leo

Sorry, I just... I had to do that. Just in case.

*He squares his shoulders, facing Daruku*

mia

Leo, wait! What are you--

*She reaches out to grab his arm*

leo

I'm ending this. Now.

*He steps forward, placing himself between the group and Daruku*

Daruku

Oh? The little hero wants to play? How adorable.

*She regains her composure, dark energy swirling around her*

Ava

Kid, don't be stupid. We need to stick together!

*She moves to intercept Leo*

leo

No. This is my fight. My ability might not work, but I'm not backing down.

*He pushes past Ava, approaching Daruku*

The air crackles with tension as Leo and Daruku face off, the others watching in disbelief.

Daruku

Foolish boy. Your bravery will be your undoing!

*She raises her hands, dark magic coalescing between them*

mia

Leo, please! Don't do this alone!

*She tries to run after him but stumbles, still weakened*

leo

I have to, Mia. For all of us. For our world.

*He clenches his fists, preparing to charge*

As Leo rushes towards Daruku, the others can only watch, their hearts racing with fear and hope.

Anna

Be careful, Leo!

*She clutches the now-dim crystal tightly*

Daruku

Come then, 'hero'. Let's see if you can entertain me before you die!

*She launches a barrage of dark energy bolts at Leo*

leo

I won't lose. I can't lose. For everyone's sake!

*He dodges and weaves through the attack, closing in on Daruku*

As Leo charges forward, the air crackles with tension, the fate of their world hanging in the balance.

Daruku

Impressive reflexes, boy. But can you handle this?

*She summons a massive orb of swirling darkness above her head*

mia

Leo, watch out! That attack

*She struggles to her feet, her healing powers slowly returning*

leo

I see it, Mia! But I'm not backing down now!

*He continues his advance, eyes locked on Daruku*

Ava

Kid, you better have a plan, or we're all doomed!

*She readies her weapon, preparing to support Leo if needed*

Daruku hurls the massive orb of darkness towards Leo, its size dwarfing him as it approaches.

Anna

Leo, please be careful!

*She clutches the dim crystal, desperately wishing for its power to return*

leo

No Longer Human... work, damn it!

*He extends his hand towards the approaching orb, his ability flickering weakly*

Daruku

Foolish child! Your parlor tricks won't save you now!

*She cackles maniacally as the orb bears down on Leo*

At the last moment, Leo's ability flares to life, creating a small rift in the orb's surface.

leo

There's my chance!

*He leaps through the rift, emerging on the other side of the attack*

mia

Leo, you did it!

*She cheers, her strength slowly returning*

Daruku

Impossible! How did you--

*She stumbles backward, caught off guard by Leo's maneuver*

leo

Looks like your tricks aren't as foolproof as you thought, Demon King!

*He charges forward, closing the distance between them*

Ava

Now's our chance! Everyone, lend Leo your strength!

*She focuses her energy, channeling it towards Leo*

The others join in, their combined energy swirling around Leo as he approaches Daruku.

Anna

Leo, take this!

*She throws the dim crystal towards him, a faint glow returning to its core*

leo

Thanks, Anna!

*He catches the crystal, feeling its power resonating with the others' energy*

Daruku

No... NO! I won't be defeated by the likes of you!

*She gathers her remaining power for one final attack*

leo

It's over, Daruku! This is for everyone you've hurt!

*He leaps forward, the crystal and combined energy forming a blade of light in his hand*

Leo and Daruku clash in a blinding explosion of light and darkness, their final attacks colliding with earth- shattering force.

mia

Leo!

*She shields her eyes from the intense light, heart racing*

Ava

Come on, kid. Don't let us down now...

*She grips her weapon tightly, ready to jump in if needed*

Anna

Please... please be okay...