Chapter 116: The Quiet Before War

Seven Months Later—Seven months of unrelenting training had passed, and the transformation was undeniable. What once seemed impossible was now effortless: Safari and Angeleva moved as one. Their synchronization was flawless, their combined strength flowing like a single current of power.

Safari’s Celestic Hammer swung with unstoppable might, each strike perfectly complemented by Angeleva’s dazzling speed and precision. Together, they were destruction made beautiful—a dance of light and darkness fused in harmony. They no longer fought as two individuals. They were halves of a whole.

From the edge of the arena, Legend watched with pride. His golden aura shimmered faintly, his eyes glowing with quiet satisfaction.
“For the first time,” he said, his voice carrying like thunder, “you have truly become Legend Warriors.”

Safari and Angeleva turned to face him, their expressions steady but alive with anticipation. They had endured trials beyond imagination, but they knew the final step still remained.

“To prove you are ready,” Legend continued, his gaze unwavering, “you must face me.”

Safari stiffened, disbelief flashing across his face.
“Wait… what? We’re fighting YOU?”

Angeleva’s wings twitched in alarm.
“You’re a god. How can we possibly—”

Legend smiled, calm and knowing.
“Victory is not your goal. You must only prove your synchronization against overwhelming power.”

Then, with a simple raise of his hand, the air itself seemed to collapse. Divine energy surged outward, crashing down on them like an ocean.

The atmosphere thickened into an invisible weight, pressing against their lungs. The ground splintered and cracked beneath their feet. Their muscles screamed, every movement a battle against suffocating pressure.

“Stay with me!” Angeleva cried, her voice cutting through the suffocating air.
“Always!” Safari roared back.

They moved instantly, their bodies synchronized in every motion. Safari’s hammer came down, its power amplified by Angeleva’s radiant magic. She darted forward, her speed a blur of light, while Safari covered her flank with perfect precision.

Legend struck back, his attacks blinding and merciless. But where one faltered, the other compensated. They wove around each other, dodging, striking, defending—two souls in a single rhythm.

For the first time, they weren’t surviving on desperation. They weren’t clinging to life in chaos. They fought with pure trust. With certainty.

Finally, after a storm of blows, Legend lowered his hand. The crushing energy dissipated. Silence returned to the arena, broken only by Safari and Angeleva’s ragged breaths.

“That is enough.”

They froze, trembling from exhaustion, but still standing. They had fought a god—and endured.

For the first time, Legend’s stern gaze softened into approval.
“You have achieved the impossible. The power of synchronization is yours.”

From the sidelines, their family erupted into cheers. Zack and Jen embraced, tears of joy in their eyes. Olive crossed her arms, pride written on her face. Ian, of course, snapped photos furiously.

Safari and Angeleva exchanged a quiet glance, the bond between them speaking louder than words.

“We really did it,” Angeleva whispered.
“Yeah,” Safari said, smiling for the first time in months. “Together.”

Legend raised his hand once more, and the golden world shimmered out of existence. In the blink of an eye, they stood once again on Planet Hellsgate. The familiar sights of home washed over them—but it felt strangely distant after the divine island.

“Only seven days have passed in reality,” Legend explained, his tone solemn. “Though you trained seven months, the outside world has only known a week.”

The family gasped, the truth dizzying in its weight.

Safari’s grip tightened on his hammer. He turned to Angeleva, confidence blazing in his eyes.
“We’re ready. We can defeat Raven now.”

Angeleva nodded, wings fluttering with quiet determination.
“This ends with us. Together, we’re stronger than ever.”

But Legend stepped forward, his aura glowing faintly. His voice was calm, yet carried the force of command.

“You may be ready in body,” he said, “but you must prepare your minds. Rest for one day. Reconnect with your family. Enter this battle with clarity—or your power will falter.”

Safari clenched his fists. “But we are ready! We trained for months. We even fought you!”

Angeleva’s voice rose in protest. “Raven is still out there. We can’t waste time—”

“Enough.” Legend’s tone was firm but not unkind. “Strength without patience is recklessness. You must go into this battle not just as warriors, but as a family, united in purpose. Raven thrives on division. Do not give him that chance.”

Silence fell. Safari and Angeleva exchanged a long look, their determination tempered by reluctant understanding.

“…You’re right,” Safari admitted at last, his voice quieter.
“One more day won’t weaken us,” Angeleva agreed. “We owe it to ourselves—and to each other.”

The family gathered close, their bond stronger than ever. Legend gave a final nod, golden light flickering in his eyes.

“Rest, and be ready. Tomorrow… the true battle begins.”