The sky above the Breath of Battle Universe had turned completely unstable.
Dark energy rolled like storm clouds across the torn space, and the massive chained arena floated ominously in the void. Every warrior present could feel it — something terrifying was about to descend.
Aerito's usually playful face had gone completely serious.
For the first time since his arrival… there was tension in his eyes.
He slowly exhaled and spoke in a low voice,
"…Master… I don't think we can win this one."
The words fell heavy.
Kael almost choked.
"—KYA?!"
If even someone like Aerito was saying that…
Then the enemy coming through that portal was no joke.
Vicky stood silent, silver hair shifting slightly in the violent energy winds. His red eyes remained calm… but deep inside them, something ancient flickered.
The second portal in the sky began expanding wider.
KRRRRRRR—
Cracks spread across space like broken glass.
A presence…
Ancient.
Tyrannical.
Unbearably heavy—
Started leaking out.
Aarna unconsciously grabbed Aerito's sleeve.
"…Big bro…"
But before the unknown figure could fully emerge—
BOOOOM!!
A third portal exploded open on the opposite side of the arena.
But this one…
Was different.
Where the previous portal leaked suffocating darkness…
This one burned.
Crimson.
Royal.
Dominating.
Flames shaped like black wings spread across its edges.
Every single soldier in the arena froze.
Even the massive chained statues vibrated slightly.
Then—
A single figure stepped out.
Slow.
Confident.
Terrifyingly composed.
Black coat flowing behind him like living shadows.
Sharp handsome face.
Cold crimson eyes that looked like they had seen the end of countless worlds.
The moment his boots touched the arena floor—
BOOM!!!
An invisible pressure wave exploded outward.
Thousands of weaker fighters dropped to one knee instantly.
Aerito's eyes widened slightly.
Aarna's face lit up in shock and excitement.
"…Big bro…!"
She grabbed Aerito's arm.
"…Lucifer has arrived too!"
The man — Lucifer — casually rolled his neck once.
Crack.
Crack.
Then he glanced around the battlefield with pure boredom.
As if…
Nothing here impressed him.
Finally, in a calm but dominating voice, he spoke:
"…Representing Universe 202."
A small pause.
His crimson eyes glowed faintly.
"…main ladunga."
Silence.
Then—
Chaos erupted.
Because everyone present could feel it.
This man…
Was a monster.
•The Arena Ignites
The moment Lucifer stepped forward—
The battle began.
Without warning—
Three Origin-level warriors from the invading army shot forward at once, their combined aura tearing through space like meteors.
Kael panicked instantly.
"—Wait, all three together?!"
But Lucifer…
Didn't even move.
At the last possible second—
FLASH!!
He vanished.
The three attackers' eyes widened—
Too late.
Lucifer reappeered between them.
His voice calm.
"…Too slow."
BOOOOM!!!
One casual backhand—
The first warrior's entire upper body disintegrated into red mist.
Before the others could react—
Lucifer grabbed the second one by the face and slammed him straight into the arena floor.
CRAAAAASH!!
The chained statues rattled.
The arena cracked.
The third attacker tried to retreat—
Lucifer's eyes flickered.
SHING!!
A thin line of crimson energy sliced the air.
The warrior froze mid-flight.
Then—
His body split clean in half.
Dead.
Instant.
Clean.
What followed…
Was pure domination.
Warriors poured in from every direction — hundreds of powerhouses, each radiating terrifying pressure.
Lucifer stepped forward alone.
No backup.
No hesitation.
No fear.
Someone from the enemy side roared,
"ATTACK HIM TOGETHER!"
Big mistake.
Lucifer smiled slightly.
For the first time—
There was excitement in his eyes.
"…Good."
Then he spread his fingers.
Dark crimson energy erupted around him like a blooming star.
BOOOOOOOOOOM!!!
The battlefield turned into hell.
— A giant hammer user charged → Lucifer caught the weapon barehanded and crushed it like glass.
— A speed-type assassin blinked behind him → Lucifer didn't turn, just casually elbowed backward → skull shattered.
— Energy beams rained from above → Lucifer walked through them like harmless light.
Every movement was efficient.
Precise.
Brutal.
Even Luka — who rarely showed emotion — muttered quietly,
"…Monster."
Aarna's eyes sparkled in admiration.
Kael whispered in pure disbelief,
"…Ye banda to cheat code hai bhai…"
"Bring More."
Within minutes—
The battlefield was covered in defeated warriors.
Bodies.
Broken weapons.
Shattered aura fragments floating like dust.
Lucifer stood alone at the center.
Not a single scratch on him.
He slowly looked up toward the remaining enemy forces and spoke calmly—
"…Bring as many as you want."
The arrogance.
The dominance.
The absolute confidence—
It sent chills across the entire arena.
And then—
The REAL threat moved.
The original dark portal finally stabilized.
And from inside it…
HE stepped out.
The aura alone made space distort violently.
Even Aerito's expression hardened.
"…So it's really one of them…"
The entity hadn't even fully revealed its face—
But the pressure was insane.
It locked onto Lucifer instantly.
Then—
It attacked.
Final Clash
The two forces collided mid-air.
BOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!!
The shockwave alone tore open several dimensional cracks across the arena.
For the first time—
Lucifer actually stopped smiling.
But only for a second.
Then—
He moved seriously.
What followed was a terrifying high-speed exchange that even most spectators couldn't properly track.
Space folded.
Energy exploded.
Reality bent.
But slowly…
Gradually…
Inevitably—
Lucifer gained the upper hand.
His final move came quietly.
Calmly.
Deadly.
"…Disappear."
SHING—BOOM!!!
The portal entity was erased completely.
No body left.
No aura.
Nothing.
Gone.
The Quiet Aftermath
Silence fell across the ruined arena.
Every enemy…
Gone.
Lucifer dusted his sleeve lightly as if he had just finished a minor chore.
Then—
He turned.
And walked toward Vicky.
The air grew tense again.
Stopping just a few steps away, Lucifer's crimson eyes met Vicky's.
For a brief second…
Something ancient passed between them.
Then Lucifer spoke quietly—
"…It's not time yet."
A pause.
His gaze sharpened slightly.
"…But stay prepared."
He turned slightly, already beginning to walk away.
His final words drifted back like a whisper carried by fate—
"…Woh intezar kar rahi hai."
And with that—
FLASH!!
Lucifer disappeared.
Leaving behind only silence…
And a storm that had yet to truly begin.