リュウはまだ諦めていない
God, who stood towering amidst the destruction, raised his gleaming black hand, emitting such a powerful energy that the space around him began to crack. "Enough playing around. I'll show you how small and insignificant you are, human."
Instantly, God directed his atomic-level destruction attack towards Ryu. Black light with a violet sheen shot like a storm towards Ryu who was defending with his shield.
"Ryu, watch out!" Lyra shouted from a distance, seeing the attack coming.
Ryu tried to raise his shield, but the speed and power of God's attack were too great. An explosion occurred, and amidst a deafening roar, Ryu's right hand holding the legendary sword was instantly destroyed.
"Aaaaargh!" Ryu screamed, blood pouring out from the wound on his shoulder. He staggered back, his body shaking from the excruciating pain. His sword fell to the ground, while he fell to his knees, holding his now empty shoulder.
God looked down at him with a triumphant smile. "Look at you now, human. You can't even hold your weapon anymore. Do you still want to fight me?"
Ryu growled, breathing heavily. His eyes, though filled with pain, still radiated unwavering determination. "This... isn't over."
With the last of his strength, Ryu raised his shield with his left hand. The shield began to glow, as if responding to its master's resolve. Golden energy radiated from it, enveloping Ryu in an increasingly powerful protective aura.
Lyra ran toward him, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Ryu, you have to retreat! You can't fight him like this!"
However, Ryu only turned to her with a weak smile. "I won't retreat, Lyra. If I stop now, who will protect everyone?"
God approached, his steps heavy and menacing. "You are so stubborn. But stubbornness alone is not enough to fight something that surpasses everything."
Suddenly, the shield in Ryu's hand radiated a brighter light, projecting a circle of runes in the air. The light touched the fallen legendary sword, causing it to float back up, even though Ryu had lost his hand.
The sword, as if alive, moved on its own, hovering in front of Ryu. The silvery blue aura surrounding him now glowed brighter, as if to signal that he was still ready to fight.
God narrowed his eyes. "What is this?"
Ryu smiled faintly, even though blood was still flowing from his shoulder. "You are wrong if you think I am alone. This sword, this shield, they are part of my will. And as long as I breathe, I will continue to fight you!"
The battle heated up again. With his left hand, Ryu directed the floating sword, attacking God with ever-increasing magical power. Despite being badly injured, his fighting spirit did not diminish in the slightest.
