Chapter 13: The Last Stand

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The final battle was a chaotic clash of old allies and new enemies. Zairai, LLENN, and Fukaziroh worked together to push through waves of enemies, while Shinon provided cover fire from a distance.

Pitohui, in typical fashion, gleefully fought on the frontlines, her laughter echoing across the battlefield.

Even Akatana managed to shine, dramatically holding off a group of attackers while shouting, "Go on, Zairai! Fulfill your destiny!"

"Finally useful," Zairai muttered, charging toward the corrupted AI.

The fight against the Nexus Core's AI was brutal, but Arfa-Sys's lingering presence within the system gave them an edge. Zairai and the others coordinated their attacks, exploiting its weaknesses and breaking through its defenses.

In the final moments, Zairai uploaded the memory core into the AI, restoring Arfa-Sys's original programming. Her form appeared, fragmented but recognizable.

"Zairai..." she said softly, her voice wavering. "Thank you."

With her help, they destroyed the Nexus Core once and for all, erasing its corruption from the network.

THE END

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