[Inside the temple, the air was still heavy with the remnants of the battle, but the tension between Hydro and the Architect had noticeably eased. The Architect, once radiating an aura of menace, was now oddly composed. The sadistic grin that once twisted his face had softened into something more human-if such a thing could be said for a being like him.]
[Hydro stood over the Architect, breathing heavily. His body was still buzzing with the aftermath of their intense fight. However, the scene was now almost serene, as if the violence that had just erupted was a distant memory.]
ARCHITECT: I'm impressed... You're strong... After all.
[The Architect's voice no longer carried the menacing tone it had before. He sounded almost genuine, like he was having a conversation with an old friend rather than his recent adversary. Hydro raised an eyebrow at the sudden shift in demeanor.]
ARCHITECT: Can you get off my chest, please?
[His voice now carried a surprising hint of humor. Hydro blinked, caught off guard by the sudden change in the Architect's personality. Just moments ago, the being was hell-bent on crushing him.]
HYDRO: Oh, yeah, sorry.
[Hydro quickly stepped to the side, allowing the Architect to rise. The Architect stood up slowly, his body battered and covered in dirt. He brushed himself off in an almost comical fashion, his hands working at the grime clinging to his robes.]
ARCHITECT: I'm in such a mess...
[The Architect said this without a trace of anger or irritation. He seemed almost resigned to his dirt-covered state, wiping off the last traces of their battle.]
[Outside the Gate, the atmosphere was drastically different. Francinilson and the other group members stood in anticipation, their gazes locked on the entrance. Though they remained on alert, there was a calmness about the scene. The others, who had gathered as reinforcements, knew full well that the gate was dangerous. After all, it was a Double Dungeon-a rare and terrifying anomaly. But the energy readings coming from the gate had remained stable.]
[Francinilson glanced up at the gate, his face etched with concern. It had been hours, and there was no sign of Hydro.]
FRANCINILSON: It's been taking too long...
[His voice was low, almost as if he was speaking to himself. Mei, who was standing beside him, glanced at him before offering a small, reassuring smile.]
MEI: Hyungnim's strong. He's taking his time to make sure nothing dangerous happens.
[Suho, who was leaning against a nearby wall, crossed his arms and nodded in agreement.]
SUHO: Hyungnim should be done by now. Dungeon Break isn't happening either, so things can't be too bad inside.
[Inside the Cartenon Temple, the mood had shifted completely. The Architect, now free from his sadistic persona, regarded Hydro with a certain level of respect. His voice, once filled with mocking and cruelty, now sounded curious and even friendly.]
ARCHITECT: What is your name, young one?
HYDRO: Hydro. Hydro Undergrove.
[The Architect nodded, as if the name held some weight to him.]
ARCHITECT: Hydro... How have you come to be this strong? What drives you? What was your will to become the strongest?
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Kairiki
Adventure(COMIC ADAPTATION TRAILER WILL BE RELEASING THIS DECEMBER!!!!) Hydro Undergrove was just an ordinary high schooler in our world until the Temporal Prism caused global chaos, leading to his and his family's death. However, he is mysteriously revived...
