Hook stood over Munfa, his kunai raised.
"Any last words, thief?" Hook sneered.
Just then—
A crackling sound pierced the air.
Hook's instincts flared—he jumped just in time as an electric arrow shot past him, crackling with energy.
"What?!"
A shadowy figure emerged—a young boy lowering his bow.
Beside him, another boy rushed forward, inhaling deeply.
"Fire Breathing—Burst Flame!"
A wave of fire roared toward Hook.
He twisted mid-air, but the flames licked across his arm, scorching his sleeve.
Hook growled, landing roughly.
Munfa, still trapped in glue, stared at the two kids.
The archer grinned. "We're here to help!"
Munfa gritted his teeth. "You're just kids! Get out of here before—"
The second boy, Chan, smirked. "Burn the glue, Aris?"
Aris nodded. "Go for it."
Chan ignited his palm, pressing it against the sticky substance.
The glue melted, freeing Munfa.
Munfa flexed his arms, shaking off the residue. "Tch… reckless brats."
He powered up his wrist blades, wind energy swirling around them.
"You two—find a safe place."
But the kids stepped forward instead.
"Nah," Aris smirked, drawing another arrow.
"We're fighting."
---
Munfa rushed forward, slashing with a Windblade Current!
Hook barely dodged, the blade ripping through his sleeve, leaving a small cut.
"Annoying pests—"
BZZT!
Aris fired another arrow—this time, it hit Hook's shoulder.
Electricity surged through his body.
"Ghhk—!" Hook ripped the arrow out, shaking from the shock.
The two kids grinned, laughing.
"What's wrong, Hook?" Aris mocked.
Chan unleashed another wave of flames.
Hook twisted, dodging the blasts.
His face darkened.
"Enough."
Suddenly—the world spun.
A wave of dizziness crashed over them.
Ultimate Illusion.
Munfa felt it immediately.
"Close your eyes!" he shouted.
But it was too late—the kids collapsed, unconscious.
Munfa gritted his teeth.
"Damn it—"
Kunai flashed in the air.
Hook's voice echoed—"Die, Munfa, die!"
Munfa spun around—
And saw dozens of kunai flying toward him.
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Meanwhile The Rescue Mission Continues
Jed crouched near the Dark Side base, scanning the entrance.
Heavily guarded.
Too risky to charge in.
He narrowed his eyes.
I'll wait for nightfall. Then I strike.