Luz had successfully escaped the Minoan Maze with the Astral Crystal, a power strong enough to stop Den and the darkness. But using it came with a heavy price—his own life.
Meanwhile, Den and Hook had arrived at the maze's center, only to find the crystal was already gone. Knowing that Luz was heading back to Biringan, they rushed to return and stop him.
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Luz finally reached Biringan. What he saw filled him with rage.
His people—enslaved.
Forced to work endlessly, digging for minerals and crafting weapons for the dark army. The city that once stood as the last hope of light was now a prison.
Luz climbed to the highest wall, standing tall as he gazed upon the suffering of his people.
Then, he released a bright light into the sky.
The dark army turned, their eyes widening in fear.
"T-The Light Descendant is back!" one soldier shouted.
Even Matthew, who had been watching from the shadows, felt a chill run down his spine.
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Meanwhile, inside a hidden cave, Munfa, Elena, and the surviving civilians saw the bright light shining from Biringan.
Munfa clenched his fists. "This is it. Luz has returned. It's time to fight back."
With renewed determination, they gathered their weapons and headed for Biringan.
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Luz didn't wait.
He charged forward, moving faster than the eye could see, cutting down dozens of dark soldiers with bursts of light energy. His attacks were swift, powerful, and unstoppable.
Matthew panicked, quickly retreating into the shadows. "Damn it… Den, where are you?"
Just as Luz was overwhelming the enemy, Munfa and the others arrived.
With Luz leading the charge and Munfa's forces supporting him, the dark army started to fall back.
After several minutes of battle, Biringan was reclaimed.
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Luz turned to Munfa. "This is it. Surround me. I'm going to absorb the crystal's power."
Everyone formed a protective circle around him.
Luz held the Astral Crystal, placing it against his chest. A powerful surge of energy flowed into his body.
His eyes glowed, his body radiated light, and his power skyrocketed.
But just as he was about to fully absorb it—
Den's Sword of Oblivion came flying toward him!
Luz barely sensed it in time, dodging at the last second. The attack interrupted the process.
Den stepped forward, catching his sword as it returned to him.
"Great job dodging, Luz. But you know what comes next."
Den smirked. "Give me the crystal."
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Luz looked at Munfa. "I need more time. Buy me as much as you can."
Munfa nodded. "Leave it to me."
Luz began again, trying to merge with the Astral Crystal while Munfa held off Den and Hook.
Den and Hook attacked together, their power overwhelming. Munfa fought bravely, blocking and countering, but the damage was too much.
Munfa collapsed to one knee, breathing heavily.
Luz was seconds away from completing the process when—
A powerful laser beam struck him!
It was Matthew.
The attack burned through Luz's side, causing him to stumble back in pain.
The Astral Crystal slipped from his hands.
It hit the ground.
Before anyone could react, Elena grabbed it.
The dark army surrounded them.
Den laughed. "Nowhere to run."