United States...
The President was shocked to see that the three strongest hunters had perished at the hands of the Void Paladin.
"What... Impossible! The three strongest international hunters are dead!"
Then, the Manager spoke, "It's alright, sir. We are lucky that we only sent AI robot versions of those three hunters instead of the real ones."
The President exhaled in relief, "Yes, you're right. Fortunately, those were just AI robots and not actual humans."
Moments later, the real three international Grade S hunters, Elm, Thorra, and Lopus, arrived.
Elm stepped forward and said, "Apologies, sir. The AI robots that resembled us have been defeated by the Void Paladin."
The President gave a reassuring smile. "It's okay. Don't worry."
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A City in Ruins...
A Grade S Healer arrived to tend to Akanza and Hwang, healing their wounds and bringing them back from the brink of death.
Both of them were deeply grateful to the healer.
But when the Healer reached the three fallen hunters to heal them...
He gasped in shock.
"What? Why isn't it working?!"
Akanza, confused, frowned.
The Healer's face turned pale. "These... These aren't humans. These are robots!"
Hwang's eyes widened in disbelief. "What... Impossible! No robot should be able to replicate a hunter's strength!"
The Healer nodded grimly. "It seems that the technology from other nations has already advanced beyond our expectations."
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In the Hell Dimension...
Void Paladin stood in shock, staring at the scene before him.
"No... This is impossible... My millions of soldiers and dozens of castles... all destroyed!!"
Then, in the distance, he saw a lone figure standing tall.
The figure slowly turned around, and as the light illuminated his face, Void Paladin's expression twisted in horror.
"No way... You escaped from my Black Hole?!" he shouted in disbelief.
The one standing before him was none other than Dzeth.
Dzeth remained silent, his gaze cold and piercing.
Void Paladin gritted his teeth in rage. "You dare do all this?! I've grown even stronger than before!!"
Dzeth finally spoke, his voice low and ominous. "Exchange... Divine Hunter Technique... Divine Summon, rise."
At that moment, the millions of fallen Void Soldiers rose again but now in their divine form, standing as Dzeth's loyal followers.
Void Paladin froze in disbelief.
Dzeth wasted no time. In a blur, he lunged forward, initiating a fierce attack. Void Paladin narrowly dodged.
Both of them drew their daggers, and the battle began.
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They clashed relentlessly, their blades moving like blurs. Slashes, parries, and devastating counterattacks filled the battlefield. The force of their fight shattered the ground beneath them.
Each strike was met with an equal and opposite force. Both warriors dodged, blocked, and countered with almost inhuman reflexes. Wounds appeared on their bodies, but neither faltered.
After an intense exchange, Void Paladin was sent crashing into the ground.
But he immediately rose again, his eyes burning with fury. "Enough! I'll show you my true power!"
He activated his ultimate form: Awakening - Void Master.
A massive supermassive black hole formed above them, its gravitational force pulling everything toward it. Even the ground started to crack and rise into the void.
Dzeth, unfazed, activated Exchange: Limitless Hunter Technique.
His eyes began to glow as he activated Awakening: Heavenly Eyes.
Now, he could see every movement, predict every attack, and move at an unimaginable speed.
Both combatants were now at their peak.
The battle raged on, neither able to gain the upper hand. The sheer force of their techniques threatened to tear apart the very dimension they stood in.
But then, Dzeth saw an opening.
With lightning speed, he dashed toward Void Paladin, slashing across his chest, sending him spiraling through the air.
Dzeth exhaled, whispering, "Exchange... Dimensional Hunter Technique."
He raised his hand. "Dimensional Rift."
A massive portal materialized, sucking both of them inside.
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Inside the Dimensional Rift...
Void Paladin staggered as he took in his surroundings.
He saw four towering statues, each holding a blazing sphere of fire. The entire realm was cloaked in blue and black mist, and four massive chains stretched from the ground to the sky.
His eyes widened in horror. "No... No way... This... This is the power of Dymen Miracle!"
Dzeth stepped forward, his presence suffocating.
Void Paladin trembled. Without hesitation, he turned and attempted to flee.
BOOM!!
The four statues unleashed a devastating blast of fire, engulfing Void Paladin in flames.
His once-impenetrable armor shattered into pieces.
Void Paladin screamed in agony. "WHO ARE YOU?! HOW DO YOU HAVE DYMEN MIRACLE'S POWER?!"
CRACK.
Dzeth drove his dagger deep into Void Paladin's chest, piercing his core.
Void Paladin gasped, his body trembling. The light in his eyes faded as he fell lifeless.
Dzeth stood tall, his voice cold and resolute.
"Between Heaven and Earth... I alone am the one who rises."
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• Void Arc End •
To be continued...