The skies above Eclipse Academy were shattered with crimson lightning, a storm unlike any before. Rumors had become reality—the multiverse itself trembled, reacting to the surge of power Arakio had unleashed during the previous battles. Students stared wide-eyed from the floating platforms, their auras flickering as the air vibrated with raw energy.
Arakio stood at the central platform, Aura Blade already in hand. Hunger surged violently, but this time, he embraced it fully, integrating instinct, emotion, and strategy. Stage 4+ was awakening.
Jiho, Riko, and Ayakio flanked him, their combined energy stabilizing his aura. Around them, the academy's top students—Kairo, Lyric, Selene, and Drax—prepared for the unprecedented threat approaching.
Multiverse-Level Threat Emerges
From the rift in the sky, the shadow figure himself descended—taller, more terrifying than any enemy Arakio had faced. A swirling aura of darkness stretched across dimensions, absorbing light and warping reality around him.
"Ah… the boy of Hunger," the figure intoned. "You have grown. But growth is dangerous when unrefined. Today, I will show you the true meaning of power."
Behind him, shadow armies and multiverse horrors poured forth, creatures that defied logic—some with countless eyes, others with limbs that shifted endlessly. The academy's barriers strained against the sheer force of their arrival.
Kairo shouted, "Arakio! We can't hold them all without you leading!"
Lyric's elemental energy flared. "Stage 4+… it's time to see what he's really capable of!"
Stage 4+ Full Evolution
Arakio felt the hunger pulse stronger than ever. Every heartbeat synchronized with his aura. His Aura Blade expanded, no longer just a weapon—it became a living extension of his will, adapting to attacks, striking multiple enemies, and forming protective structures in real time.
Blade of Hunger: massive, adaptive, cleaving through multiverse-level threats
Whip of Shadows: fast, versatile, manipulating multiple enemies at once
Shield of Light: protective barrier capable of nullifying multiverse-level energy blasts
New Ability – Hunger Resonance: Arakio's presence amplifies allies' power temporarily, stabilizing them while intensifying his own energy
The battlefield shook as Arakio moved like a storm incarnate. Every strike, block, and counter was a blend of raw power and refined strategy, Stage 4+ fully realized.
Friendship & Academy Collaboration
Jiho channeled protective wards across the battlefield, Riko and Selene coordinated counterattacks, Lyric manipulated elemental currents, and Kairo provided tactical guidance. Even Ayakio's energy pulses amplified Arakio's aura.
It became clear: Arakio was strong alone—but unstoppable with his friends and allies. Each bond allowed him to extend Stage 4+ without tipping into instability, showcasing the perfect integration of hunger, willpower, and emotional grounding.
Villain Escalation
The shadow figure laughed, the sound warping space itself. "Impressive… yet petty. You may stabilize the blade, the hunger, even your friends' energy… but you will not survive the convergence of worlds."
He raised a hand, and the sky shattered further. Multiple portals opened, showing glimpses of other worlds—the multiverse bending, creatures of unimaginable power marching toward Arakio's reality.
"Soon… all will fall under my dominion," the figure hissed. "And you… boy of Hunger… will either serve me… or be consumed."
Emotional & Strategic Climax
Arakio's mind raced. Fear, determination, responsibility, and hunger collided inside him. He could feel the full weight of the multiverse's survival resting on his shoulders.
He turned to his friends: "Stay with me. Everyone, together. We're the shield of this world!"
Jiho nodded, glowing with stabilizing energy.
Riko's grin sharpened, ready for coordinated attacks.
Ayakio clung close, her energy feeding Arakio's aura.
With a roar, Arakio surged forward, hunger, power, strategy, and bonds fused, cutting through the first wave of multiverse horrors. His aura lit the sky, a beacon of hope—and terror—for both allies and enemies.
Chapter 10 Summary / Cliffhanger
Multiverse-level threat emerges: shadow figure + portals of horrors
Stage 4+ full evolution: new Aura Blade abilities, Hunger Resonance
Academy collaboration: friends & top students critical to survival
Emotional climax: responsibility, hunger, and bonds fuse to create unstoppable force
Villain escalation: multiverse invasion imminent, stakes higher than ever
Cliffhanger: Arakio leads defense against multiverse-level army, shadow figure watching → true battle for worlds about to begin