Chapter 18: The Ultimate Blue Flame**
The Commander landed with a thunderous impact, his aura crackling like a storm. Behind him, the Captain hauled the surviving Drifters to safety.
Without hesitation, the Commander unleashed his might—a devastating attack that should have reduced mountains to dust. Yet the General stood unscathed, not a scratch on his armor.
*"Impossible..."* The Commander panted, his stamina draining rapidly. *"Why can't I—?"*
The General chuckled. *"Pathetic. I expected more from a so-called leader."* He adjusted his grip on his sword. *"I'll slaughter your Drifters first. Then you."*
Blue fire erupted in the Commander's palm—a final, desperate surge of power.
*"This ends now."*
The General's grin widened. *"Finally. A real fight."*
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### **Chapter 19: Dark Mage Meditation**
*(Boom!)*
The battlefield trembled as the Commander and General clashed, their blows shaking the earth. For a moment, their strength seemed matched—until the Commander's power flickered like a dying flame.
*"I'm... losing it,"* he gasped. *"This is my limit."*
His knees buckled. *"Damn it... I failed. Goodbye, everyone—especially you five."*
A fist suddenly slammed into the General's jaw, sending him reeling.
The Commander's eyes widened. *"Ah... I know you."*
Shen stood before him, flanked by Kenji and Eliz.
*"Shen?! Why are you—?"*
*"To save your sorry ass,"* Kenji snapped.
Eliz's healing ring glowed as she tended to the Commander's wounds.
Shen cracked his knuckles. *"Rest. I'll handle this."*
The General wiped blood from his lip. *"Another failure steps forward."*
*"Let's dance,"* Shen growled