Void increased his speed wildly, hurtling toward the mountain that held Valzareth. Behind him, Valzareth moved with incredible speed, his wings flapping, his eyes blazing, unleashing fireballs that scorched the air around him. But Void wasn't alone. A shadowy, Saruto-like figure on his back deflected Valzareth fiery attacks, its movements precise and silent, obscuring the impact of each fireball.
Valzareth quickly realized his fireballs were no longer effective. He paused, sparks flying from his mouth, as he focused on the next, more powerful attack. Void smiled coldly and said to himself, "Good… finally, he's stopped."
But Paimon warned him, "Don't be hasty, Void… look!"
Void turned around and saw Valzareth gathering fire in his mouth, intent on launching a deadly assault. Void thought to himself, accelerating to its maximum speed. "Damn it… I can't withstand this attack like this. I have to get to the top quickly!"
Flames began to gather in Valzareth mouth, blazing a fiery red. The heat rose terrifyingly, until the rocks around them began to melt. "Just a little more… I just have to get there!" Void thought to himself.
Then Valzareth unleashed his fiery attack. Void turned at the last second and saw a massive fire attack hurtling toward him at incredible speed. He tried to dodge it, but the attack struck him before he reached the mountain's edge. The attack shot into the sky, piercing the black clouds and creating a huge chasm. "You're finished!" Valzareth roared.
But when he saw that part of the mountain's edge had crumbled before the attack, he stepped back slightly. "So you survived my attack… Fine, I'm coming for you!"
Valzareth stormed up the mountain. Inside, Void lay sprawled on the ground, his wings completely burned, his body riddled with cuts and burns, writhing in pain all over his face. But he didn't give up. Dark energy began to envelop his body, and his wounds and injuries regenerated with astonishing speed. "Are you alright, Void?" Paimon asked anxiously.
"I'm fine," Void smiled. "Don't worry."
Void looked around. "Where are we?"
"Get out of here quickly," Paimon snapped. "Don't waste any time!"
"Why?" Void asked, bewildered. "Did something happen?"
"You're in the lair of... Valzareth," Paimon said firmly.
But it was too late. Valzareth appeared before them, surrounded by flames, his voice booming, "Look who's here... Welcome to my home."
Void tried to fly away, but Valzareth was faster. He struck him with a mighty punch, and Void fell to the ground. He sprang to his feet, trying to escape again, but Valzareth was watching him, preventing any attempt at flight. "How am I going to get out of here?" Void thought to himself. "My plan to lure my opponent inside has backfired."
"Have you given up?" Valzareth said arrogantly. "I was hoping to have more fun with you, but it seems the end is near."
Meanwhile, the commentator was broadcasting: "It seems that the competitor, Saruto, has given up after realizing Valzareth strength."
In the Duchess of Astaroth palace, she said sternly, "Finish him off, Valzareth."
Valzareth began gathering fire in his mouth, preparing to unleash a deadly attack. Void smiled calmly, talking to himself, "How am I going to defeat this giant... He's much bigger and stronger than me in his dragon form."
Then Void realized something important and began examining his body: "His dragon form?"
He chuckled softly. "What an idiot I was... I was just trying to imitate his style... All I had to do was..."
He didn't finish. Suddenly, Valzareth unleashed his fiery attack, thinking he would finish off Void. But in a stunning moment, an unknown figure appeared at Valzareth neck, delivering two powerful kicks. Valzareth fell to the ground, enveloped in a thick cloud of dust. Void stepped toward Valzareth, his expression cool. "Thank you, Valzareth," he said in a steady voice. "You've given me the answer."
Void transformed into his hybrid form, a hybrid between human and dragon. He stood directly in Valzareth eye, looking at him fearlessly. "Shall we continue what we started?" he said calmly.