Electro stood calmly, his eyes filled with determination. He focused on the oncoming attack from Kaecilius, and in an instant, unleashed a surge of raw electricity. With a flash of lightning, his body turned into a streak of electric light, darting between the tentacles of the summoned octopus, effortlessly avoiding its strikes.
Kaecilius frowned slightly. He hadn't expected Electro to be this agile and powerful. Deciding to step up his assault, he turned his palm into a core of dark energy, firing volleys of shadow bombs that exploded with violent force.
Electro reacted instantly, dodging the blasts with lightning speed. Then, gathering electricity into his hands, he conjured a glowing electric shield to protect himself.
"You really think your electricity can overcome darkness?" Kaecilius sneered, his aura radiating pure shadow.
Electro's eyes shone with confidence. "We'll see about that."
As Kaecilius prepared his next move, another octopus-like shadow creature emerged from the darkness, striking toward Electro. He swiftly sidestepped, his movements sharp and precise, easily avoiding the creature's whipping tentacles.
Then, he counterattacked. In a flash, Electro surged forward, appearing right beside Kaecilius, his fist crackling with electricity as he struck with explosive force.
Kaecilius, however, raised a shield of dark energy just in time to block the blow. His eyes gleamed cunningly—he now understood that Electro was no ordinary opponent.
Murmuring an incantation, Kaecilius summoned more dark power. A serpent-shaped wisp of shadow energy emerged, lunging at Electro with fanged malice.
But Electro's reflexes were lightning-fast. He supercharged his body, blurring out of the serpent's path, and retaliated by firing a massive bolt of electricity straight from his palm toward Kaecilius.
Feeling the immense pressure of the attack, Kaecilius quickly enveloped himself in darkness, forming a thick barrier of shadow. The electricity crashed against it with explosive fury—but failed to penetrate it completely.
The battle entered a stalemate, both sides attacking and defending in turn.
Electro used his electrical energy to move with extreme speed, darting around the battlefield to find an opening. Kaecilius, in turn, used illusions and shadow magic to confuse him, trying to create an opening of his own.
Throughout the fight, Electro displayed keen battle instincts. He dodged Kaecilius's attacks with agility, constantly adapting his tactics and striking at the weak points in Kaecilius's defense.
Kaecilius was cunning and deceptive, manipulating the darkness to set traps and summon creatures from the void. But Electro remained calm and sharp-minded—his control and willpower allowed him to turn the tide again and again.
Hovering in the air, Electro looked down at Kaecilius.
"You're a strong opponent," he said, raising his right arm to his chest. "I can feel my fighting cells roaring—this is what I live for."
He smiled. "And now, you'll be the first to face my ultimate ability."
Landing firmly on the ground, Electro closed his eyes, recalling the teachings of Master Zhenyuan Zhai. He steadied his breathing, centering his focus.
Stabilize the core. He focused his power inward, harmonizing his mind and energy, letting the current flow steadily through his body. Calmness was the key to mastering lightning—and defeating darkness.
Unify the power. He realized that his electrical ability and his will were one and the same. By merging them, he could amplify both beyond their limits.
In that clarity, he discovered a new ability—one he named "Soul of the Thunder God."
The "Soul of the Thunder God" empowered his entire body, multiplying his energy output, speed, reaction time, strength, and defense.
Sparks danced wildly around him, arcs of lightning wrapping his body in radiant power. The air itself vibrated with electricity as the ground beneath him cracked.
Electro could feel the difference. Compared to the time he absorbed the city's power to fight Spider-Man, this was beyond anything he'd ever achieved.
"Now… I'm unstoppable."
Kaecilius's eyes narrowed. He could feel the surge of power from Electro—it was overwhelming. The next clash would decide everything.
Electro activated "Soul of the Thunder God" and charged forward at blinding speed. In a flash, he was upon Kaecilius, striking with lightning-infused punches that cracked through the air like thunderclaps.
Kaecilius felt the immense power behind the blows. His dark magic shield began to shatter.
With a single, thunderous punch, the barrier broke apart—Kaecilius was hurled backward, tumbling through the air. Desperate, he conjured more shadow energy in an attempt to escape.
But Electro didn't relent. The power of Soul of the Thunder God surged through his fists as arcs of lightning exploded outward, tearing through the air and hammering into Kaecilius.
"This… this can't be! How can a human possess such power?!" Kaecilius gasped in disbelief. He had no idea that Electro—and several others from the Hawke Group—had been injected with the experimental G-Virus serum, enhancing their abilities far beyond natural limits.
Electro pursued relentlessly, fists blazing with electricity. Each punch unleashed massive energy bursts, forcing Kaecilius to dodge frantically. But his dark magic was faltering.
A lightning bolt struck Kaecilius squarely in the chest, detonating in a storm of energy. He screamed as black energy leaked from his wounds, the darkness unraveling.
Electro showed no mercy. He closed the distance in a flash, raining down a barrage of electric punches. Each strike carried the force of a thunderclap, driving Kaecilius to his limits.
Kaecilius summoned another shadow octopus in desperation, but Electro tore through it effortlessly, his body moving faster than the eye could follow.
Gathering immense energy in his palm, Electro formed a blinding sphere of lightning and hurled it straight at Kaecilius. The bolt cut through the air like divine judgment—unstoppable, final.
Kaecilius sensed death approaching. He threw up a final barrier of darkness with all his remaining strength.
BOOM!Lightning and darkness collided in a deafening explosion. The sky split, energy waves rippling outward as the two forces intertwined—bright and ominous all at once.
When the smoke cleared, only Electro remained standing. He looked down at the fallen Kaecilius, a satisfied grin on his face. The Soul of the Thunder God had triumphed.
Electro exhaled deeply, withdrawing his energy. Sparks faded from his skin as he surveyed the battlefield.
Then—
"Hahaha…"
Kaecilius's laughter echoed faintly. Electro frowned, his eyes narrowing.
Kaecilius, bloodied and fading, smiled darkly. "This time… I've lost, Electro. But I'll remember you."
His body dissolved into fragments of shadow, vanishing into the air.
Electro watched briefly, then turned away. There was still work to be done.
"Who are you supposed to be?" John Walker sneered at the approaching squad of Hydra soldiers, his eyes gleaming with malice.
"Transform."
With a burst of light, he became Kamen Rider Duke, his presence radiating immense power and confidence. His black armor gleamed with golden patterns across the chest, and a winged helmet crowned his head.
The Hydra soldiers opened fire.
"You're underestimating me," Walker said with a smirk.
Drawing his Sonic Blade, he blurred into motion. Each swing released a thunderous soundwave, slicing through soldiers with pinpoint precision.
Their defenses shattered under his assault. The sonic booms from his strikes tore through Hydra's ranks like blades of lightning, cutting them down in rapid succession.
From behind, two Winter Soldiers advanced, their cold eyes locked on him.
Walker turned, unfazed, his weapon humming with energy.
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