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The air between Kaipo and Astralith was thick with anticipation as they squared off, the silence pregnant with the unspoken threat of a battle that could reshape the very fabric of their world. Without breaking eye contact, Kaipo performed a complex incantation, weaving together the energies of the nine jewels from Malacar into a singular, more potent gem—the Ivel Jewel.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhMT9HqtGIv
Astralith couldn't help but scoff at the name. "Ivel? Really, Kaipo?" she mocked, though her amusement quickly faded as she saw the serious expression on Kaipo's face.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡacYPsXFQue
Without responding to her taunt, Kaipo uttered a single word, "Return." In an instant, a duplicate of himself materialized beside him, not alone but holding Levi by his side.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡs2vu2whBjP
Astralith's eyes widened not just at the sight of another Kaipo, but at the realization that Levi was inexplicably with him. "HOW?" she gasped, her voice a mixture of shock and disbelief.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡasq1Yc0bSF
Kaipo’s laughter filled the air, a sound both triumphant and chilling. "It was all part of the plan," he began, his smile broadening. "From the very start, I orchestrated this moment using two of my Infinite Insight abilities: 'Premonition Pulse' and 'Eternal Archive'."260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNjwZFXwN7M
"Premonition Pulse," he explained, "allowed me to foresee this exact scenario—the defeat of Lyn and Levi. And with 'Eternal Archive', I could tap into the universe's secrets to manipulate magical constructs and natural phenomena."260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAH6FBLmj6P
Kaipo continued, revealing more of his calculated maneuvers. "I foresaw that Lyn and Levi would be defeated, so I split myself in two when they reached into the giant yellow orb. Each half retained fifty percent of my power. This split was strategic—while one half continued to engage, I sealed the other within Levi."260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU0W0yd9VzA
Astralith’s expression darkened as she processed the implications. "You manipulated them all along," she realized aloud.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5FR6TyXtOc
"Yes," Kaipo nodded solemnly. "And while Levi and Lyn believed they needed to touch the orb to gain their Essence Manifest, that was merely a diversion. I could have bestowed it upon them directly since I am its creator. But I needed a distraction to execute my split. Sending Levi and Zara to retrieve the orb years ago laid the groundwork for today."260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdoM4l9pTpk
Kaipo’s plan was intricate, woven through time and deception. "When you used 'Seal' on Levi and Lyn, it played right into my hands. Sealing my other half in Levi ensured that when I called it back, Levi would be released from your spell."260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbx50c3zYih
As Astralith absorbed the staggering depth of Kaipo’s foresight, he approached Levi. Gently, he placed the Ivel Jewel into Levi’s chest. "The power you are about to receive," Kaipo whispered, "will greatly surpass mine."260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5hfT2keCry
With that, the chapter closed, leaving the fate of Levi, the battle, and the very essence of their world hanging in a precarious balance, dictated by the profound strategy of Kaipo.260Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdyOYSF7kZR
