レオの登場
As the dark figure raised its hand, ready to strike Lyra, a bright light suddenly filled the cave. The energy was so strong that it made the dark figure step back for a moment.
"What is this?!" he shouted, sounding frustrated.
From the center of the light, Leo, or now known as King Spirit, emerged. He looked majestic, wearing a shimmering robe with a golden aura surrounding his body. His eyes shone sharply, radiating incredible power.
"How dare you disturb the balance of this world," Leo's voice echoed throughout the cave, full of authority. "Get out of here, now."
The dark figure smirked, though Leo's aura made it clear that he was in a desperate position. "So you finally show up, King Spirit. Do you think I'm afraid of you?"
Leo gave no answer. Instead, he raised his hand, and from his palm, a circular vortex of energy emerged. The vortex drew all the darkness around the figure.
"I don't have time to argue with you," Leo said firmly. "Disappear."
With a single motion, Leo released the energy. The dark figure screamed in pain as his body slowly disappeared, absorbed into the vortex of light.
"This isn't over, King Spirit!" he shouted before finally disappearing completely.
Leo and Lyra
After the dark figure left, the atmosphere returned to silence. Leo looked at Lyra, who was still standing in front of Ryu, her body trembling but full of courage.
"You protected him very well," Leo said in a softer voice. "But you don't have to do it alone."
Lyra finally fell to her knees, exhausted and relieved at the same time. "I... I just want him to be safe," she said softly.
Leo walked closer, looking at Ryu's unconscious body. He reached out, and a soft light enveloped Ryu's body, healing his wounds.
"He'll be fine," Leo said. "But threats like that won't stop just like that. This world is facing a much greater chaos."
Lyra looked at Leo, her eyes full of questions. "What is really going on? And who are these people who keep attacking us?"
Leo took a deep breath. "This has everything to do with the balance of the world and the existence of Externals. There are parties who are trying to control everything, and they don't care who they sacrifice."
He looked at Lyra seriously. "You two are an important part of this destiny. Protect Ryu, and never give up. I will always be watching over you."
Before Lyra could ask more, Leo disappeared in a flash of light, leaving Lyra with a deep sense of curiosity and fear.
"Ryu... what exactly is the destiny that awaits you?" she asked herself, before deciding to stay by Ryu's side until he regained consciousness.
