A crushing silence followed the explosion of light.
The remains of space trembled with energy, and Adrien's body floated limply in the void. His black cloak drifted aimlessly, scorched and torn from the battle. His expression was one of disbelief, lips quivering as the overwhelming radiance from Rey's attack faded.
Hovering above him, Rey's figure shone with divine light, his upgraded Class radiating an aura that disrupted the System itself. His glowing eyes were fixed on the kneeling figure of Adrien, who seemed moments away from complete disintegration.
Rey raised his hand.
"[Final Verdict]," he muttered.
A pure white spear of light formed in his grip, a condensed version of his Ultimate Ray's erasure ability, meant to pierce through existence itself. He hurled it down without hesitation—
Clap
A single sound echoed through the void.
Rey's eyes widened, and his arm froze mid-throw.
Clap. Clap. Clap.
The sound came from behind him.
He turned.
