Kairiki

Level 28: The Arrival

[Hydro is standing amidst the wreckage, his breath steady despite the relentless battle that surrounds him. His shadow soldiers continue to fight off the Pal Max Robots and Giant Spiders. The ground beneath Hydro vibrates with the tremors of battle, but his focus remains unbroken. His eyes, sharp and calculating, land on a colossal figure in the distance: the Mecha Furby, towering above everything else. Its massive mechanical form glistens under the blood-red sky, and its glowing red eyes pulse with a menacing light. Hovering above the mechanical beast is Goroth, the mastermind behind the chaos.]

HYDRO: [his voice low, yet filled with determination] So this is the one who's behind all of this...

[Hydro's gaze narrows as he clenches his fist around the hilt of the True Twilight sword. He can feel the sheer weight of the battle pressing down on him, but he doesn't falter. Instead, he channels all his focus on the Mecha Furby, his mind racing through strategies.]

[The Mecha Furby lets out a thunderous roar, its mechanical claws clanging together as it charges toward Hydro with a speed that belies its massive size. The ground shakes with every step the creature takes, leaving cracks and craters in its wake.]

GOROTH: So it is you... Shadow Warrior.

HYDRO: [gritting his teeth, his voice tense] I can't let this thing get any closer...

[With a swift movement, Hydro vanishes from his position, using his agility and Shadow Exchange to teleport across the battlefield. He reappears midair, directly above the Mecha Furby, his sword raised high. In a flash of dark energy, he swings down, aiming for the mechanical beast's head.]

GOROTH: Not too shabby.

[But the Mecha Furby is fast. Its red eyes flash, and in an instant, it raises one massive claw, blocking Hydro's strike with a deafening clang. Sparks fly as metal clashes with dark energy. Hydro's body is thrown back, but he flips in midair, landing gracefully on the rubble below.]

HYDRO: [smirking, his eyes alight with a challenge] Not bad for a walking pile of scrap metal.

GOROTH: Your return would be relevant, but instead it's just you, a mere human.

[The Mecha Furby roars again, this time firing a barrage of missiles from its back. The projectiles whizz through the air, leaving trails of smoke behind them as they lock onto Hydro's position. Without missing a beat, Hydro summons his shadows-hundreds of dark figures rising from the ground, forming a protective barrier around him. The missiles explode upon impact, but the shadows absorb the damage, leaving Hydro unscathed.]

HYDRO: [quietly, focused] Let's start peeling off with that skin fish of yours...

[In a blur of movement, Hydro charges forward, his feet barely touching the ground as he weaves through the debris and chaos. His sword flashes in the dim light as he aims a series of rapid slashes at the Mecha Furby's legs, intending to cripple its movement. Each strike lands with precision, but the Furby's armor is thick, and the damage is minimal.]

[Hydro grits his teeth, frustration mounting. The Mecha Furby swings one of its massive arms at him, and Hydro leaps back just in time, avoiding the crushing blow by mere inches. He lands on a pile of rubble, breathing heavily as he eyes the mechanical beast warily.]

HYDRO: [thinking to himself] Its defenses are tough... too tough. I need to find another way...

[Suddenly, the Interface flashes before Hydro, its familiar blue light illuminating the dark battlefield. The words "Eye of Truth" appear on the screen, a reminder of the skill he possesses.]