The Superior Rebirth: A Hero's Awakening

The Decisive Battle

Just as a blinding light enveloped the stage, now shrouded in total darkness, a rift in space opened. From its depths, the Holy Blade, Excalibur, emerged, descending gently into Xavier's grasp.

As his fingers curled around the hilt, Xavier exhaled deeply. "It's been a while since I've called upon you, Excalibur," he murmured, a tinge of reverence in his tone.

Across from him, Adam stood frozen, his face a complex mix of awe and unease. His eyes fixated on the blade, its otherworldly holy energy radiating with an overwhelming presence that seemed to dominate the entire battlefield.

"So that's it," Adam thought, swallowing hard. "Excalibur—the legendary blade forged from the essence of a god, wielded by the Great Hero, Saint Sebastian Akintola." He could hardly believe he was witnessing the sword he'd only ever heard of in tales as a child.

Shaking himself from his trance, Adam smirked and spoke in a teasing tone. "Tell me, Xavier—are you by any chance the reincarnation of Saint Sebastian?"

Xavier chuckled softly, the corners of his mouth lifting beneath his mask. "Saint Sebastian is someone I've always admired. But me, his reincarnation? That's giving me far too much credit."

Adam laughed, though his voice carried a hint of tension. "You're right, it doesn't add up. Saint Sebastian never had a dragon companion as a pet."

Within Xavier's mind, Alcmena groaned, his teeth clenched. "Pet? Really?"

But before Alcmena could retaliate, Xavier cut in, his voice sharp. "My master is not a pet. He is my Contractor. Watch how you speak about him—I do not tolerate disrespect toward those I care about."

Adam raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Contractor, huh? That explains your ability to use his powers. Interesting."

Xavier didn't respond. Instead, he unsheathed Excalibur, its radiant energy flooding the space around them. His cosmic eyes glowed behind the mask as he shifted into a battle stance.

Adam grinned, flicking his own blade into his hand. "Show me what you're made of, Xavier. Prove to me that my faith in finding you wasn't misplaced."

With a firm grip on Excalibur, Xavier lunged forward, their swords clashing in an explosion of sound and energy. The sheer force of their auras colliding sent shockwaves rippling through the stage.

Adam launched a series of quick, chaotic strikes. His unorthodox movements were hard to predict, but Xavier remained composed, parrying each one with precision. "Black Star Authority: Gravitational Downfall," he muttered, pointing a finger toward the ground.

Suddenly, the gravity around them intensified to crushing levels, forcing Adam to his knees. Taking advantage of the moment, Xavier channeled his Regokinesis Blade Technique into Excalibur, delivering a powerful upward slash that cut across Adam's chest. The blow sent sparks flying.

Gritting his teeth, Adam fought against the overwhelming pressure. His eyes glowed fiercely as he tightened his grip on his blade. Breaking free of the gravitational pull, he deflected the incoming flurry of slashes from Xavier. Blood seeped from deep cuts along his arms, but Adam didn't falter.

Seizing what he thought was an opening, Xavier raised his hand, summoning a point-blank "Vector Nova" to obliterate Adam. But the attack missed, shredding the ground instead. Adam had vanished, slipping into the shadows just before impact.

Appearing behind Xavier, Adam smirked and drove a kick into his back, sending him skidding across the stage. "Tricky, aren't you?" Adam taunted, his voice laced with amusement. With a wave of his hand, he conjured a barrage of dark weapons, launching them at Xavier.