The accompaniment begins!
The drums kick in!
Perfectly synchronized with the scene, they evoke a sense of divine destiny.
Star's hand reaches for the lance's hilt.
"Hum!"
In an instant, it feels as if a heavy hammer has struck.
Star gasps, her expression one of shock.
As if she had just been burned.
In the next moment, she charges forward without hesitation.
Grasping the hilt firmly!
Flames swirl around her like a whirlwind.
The tip of the lance is buried under layers of ice, as if trying to bury its wielder along with it.
"Raaaaaaah!!!!!"
The ice shatters like glass.
A massive pillar of fire erupts into the sky!
Suddenly, a figure as grand as a celestial body briefly appears on the screen.
In its left hand, it holds a hammer resembling a volcano.
The Aeon of Preservation!
Amber Lord!
At the sight of this figure, the name flashes in everyone's mind.
Among the live stream viewers are high-ranking officials from various corporations.
Their emotions are particularly complex at this moment.
They have always worshipped the Amber Lord, becoming the largest economic entity in the universe.
Despite their remarkable achievements, they have never garnered the Amber Lord's attention.
Yet, this Trailblazer...
Last time, during the battle with the Doomsday Beast, she caught the gaze of Nanook, the Aeon of Destruction.
And now.
The same scene, the same miraculous encounter!
Only this time, the Aeon is Qlipoth!
Even more astonishing!
Just as Star touched the lance's hilt, Qlipoth struck with his hammer.
Marking the beginning of a new Amber Era!
It feels almost like a divine decree!
Star descends from the sky, holding the ignited lance.
White steam disperses from her sides.
The Creation Engine, instead of attacking her, extends its hand to catch her, as if fearing she might suffer even the slightest harm!
If it was once a fierce guardian, it now behaves like a timid servant.
A stark contrast to its earlier state under Cocolia's command, attacking indiscriminately!
No!
It's like a completely different machine!
Under the astonished and joyous gazes of her companions.
Star herself seems to sense the change, a knowing smile appearing on her face.
Then her expression turns serious.
She raises her right hand.
The lance's tip points toward Cocolia in the sky!
The scene freezes at this moment.
The final battle begins!
"Wuuu..."
Guinaifen unexpectedly bursts into tears.
Wiping her tears while continuing to fight, her vision blurred.
She can't quite explain why she's crying.
Perhaps it's the awe, or perhaps it's the overwhelming emotion.
This eruption of hope, like a volcanic explosion, overshadows all other feelings.
Meanwhile, the drumbeats in the background music grow faster, more intense, and more powerful.
"This..."
"This can't be..."
Cocolia's cold voice betrays a hint of panic.
"The will of [Preservation] has made its choice..."
Cocolia retorts, "You know nothing of this world's plight... nothing of the fate that awaits it!"
Her voice grows louder, tinged with madness.
"A new future!"
The frost ring begins to charge, locking onto March 7th in the team.
[Teammate has been targeted. Please use Star's skill.]
[The new skill can taunt the enemy, drawing Cocolia's attack.]
At this point, Star's weapon has transformed from a bat to a lance burning with flames.
Guinaifen also notices the game's tutorial prompt.
But she ignores the guidance, her eyes red as she exclaims, "I don't even want to fight anymore! I just... ahhh, this music is too incredible!"
The viewers finally have a moment to express their feelings in the live stream chat.
...
"What is this music? My ears are about to explode!"
"The drumbeats are hitting me right in the heart!"
"This is just a turn-based game! Why does it feel more intense than any game I've played before?"
"The office floor has turned into the snowfields of Everwinter Hill, and my pen and paper have become a shield and a flaming lance!"
"Holy crap, this is taking off!"
"This is so freaking satisfying!"
"Everything, for the Amber Lord!"
...
Suddenly.
Star's flaming lance emits a crisp "clang," as if something has been activated.
In the sky.
The Creation Engine's face flashes with red light.
As if receiving a command, it raises its massive fist.
Not to attack the protagonist, but to strike at Cocolia!
[The Creation Engine has been activated. Use it to destroy the Endless Winter Lance.]
"Boom!"
The iron fist descends from the sky, smashing countless shards of ice.
Dealing massive Fire damage, it shatters both of Cocolia's constructs!
"What's happening..."
Guinaifen mutters, almost forgetting she's live streaming.
"How did we suddenly gain control of the Creation Engine!"
"And it seems even more powerful than when Cocolia was controlling it!"
"Once the battle theme starts, the entire universe is on our side!"
Before, the protagonist, though on the Path of Destruction, felt somewhat fragile.
But now, with the new Path of Preservation, after activating the skill, the once-painful frost attacks barely scratch the team!
March 7th's shields aren't even needed!
When the flaming lance is held up as a shield, it seems capable of blocking everything.
"This feels so secure!"
"Next up..."
"Let's try the Preservation ultimate!"
The energy is fully charged.
Guinaifen taps the flaming lance icon.
Filled with excitement and anticipation!
To be continued…
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