Elara's sword flashed in the dim light, striking the crystal with a burst of energy. The machine screeched to a halt, the ocean's power surging back to its natural balance.
The Architect's eyes widened in shock, his face contorting with rage and desperation. He lunged at Elara, but Lucias was ready, his sword meeting the Architect's with a clash of steel on steel.
The battle raged on, the group's powers combining in a dazzling display of light and sound. Yua summoned a school of razor-toothed fish, their silver bodies darting and weaving around the Architect's minions. Aria's agility and quick thinking helped her dodge the Architect's deadly strikes, while Kyle provided cover with his precision shots.
Kael stood frozen, his eyes locked onto the Architect. "It's over," he said, his voice low and sad. "You can't win."
