戦いはまだ続く
God stood still, but the atmosphere around him changed drastically. The sky turned pitch black, as if the entire universe had stopped breathing. His giant body began to emit invisible waves of energy, but the impact felt like an earthquake that shook every atom around him.
"Petty mortals," God said in a voice that echoed throughout the dimensions, "I have been patient enough. Now, you will see the true power that surpasses the concepts of time and space!"
He raised both hands to the sky. With a single, light movement, he released a tremendous shockwave that far exceeded the linearity of time. The wave not only traveled through space, but also through the dimensions of time, destroying everything in its path before they even realized the attack was coming.
BOOM!
The wave crashed into Ryu. Although his shield tried to block it, the speed and power of the attack were too great. Ryu was pushed far back, hitting the ground hard. His already badly injured body shook violently, and fresh blood gushed from his mouth again.
His floating sword fell to the ground, while the shield in his hand shook as if it was about to crack. Lyra, who had been running over, was pushed back by the remnants of the wave, falling and looking up with a face full of panic.
Ryu, with the last of his strength, tried to get up. "What... is this..." he muttered, his breath coming in short gasps.
God stared at him without mercy. "This is the end, human. You are nothing but dust trying to fight a cosmic storm. Not even time can save you."
However, amidst the destruction, Ryu's shield began to glow again, this time brighter than before. The circle of runes surrounding his shield and sword began to change shape, forming more complex patterns and emitting purer energy.
Ryu stood up, though his body was shaking. His eyes radiated unwavering determination. "You are wrong, God. As long as I live, even the greatest miracle will be challenged!"
With one decisive movement, he raised his shield, creating a massive barrier that reflected most of God's shockwave energy. The shield, now directly connected to Ryu's will and soul, protected him from total destruction.
God narrowed his eyes, feeling disturbed. "You can still stand? Interesting. Then I will destroy you over and over again, until there is nothing left!"
The battle raged on, with Ryu trying to fight off attacks that surpassed even the concept of time. Even as his injuries worsened, his fighting spirit never wavered. He knew that this was the moment that would decide everything—either total destruction or humanity's last hope.
