The thirty Earthrea golems surged forward, moving faster than the eye could track. The arena and surrounding mountains blurred from their speed, each step pounding like the charge of a rabid wolf pack. Their slick, obsidian frames glinted under the shattered, now morning sunlight, trembling slightly with the strain of their immense power, yet unyielding as they closed in on Albedo.

Albedo's eyes widened as he took in the sight from afar, perched atop the mountain where he had been flung. "Dila… my dear I will save you!" he shouted, a mixture of desperation and determination in his voice. In an instant, he planted his feet firmly, muscles tensing, and positioned his hands like a master preparing a fabled technique.

"Ahhhhh! Unique Skill… Collapsing Roar!" he bellowed, unleashing a blast of concentrated magic with terrifying force. The energy surged forward, a rippling blue wave that tore through the forest in its path, uprooting trees as if the land itself were being deforested.

The golems did not falter. With a synchronized precision, they formed a perfect side-by-side formation, their combined will triggering Cascade Shield. A massive, shimmering blue barrier erupted from their ranks, absorbing Albedo's relentless magic. The shield glowed with raw energy, resisting the oppressive force as Albedo's bellow shook the air. His muscles quivered under the effort, his hair whipped violently by the torrent of power, almost tearing free from his scalp. His feet dug into the earth, slowly pushed backward by the overwhelming feedback of his own attack.

Even as the golems' shield held, Albedo's magic deflected sideways, crashing into the distant mountains. Massive peaks crumbled into dust, sending plumes of stone and debris high into the air. Silence fell for a brief, tense moment, broken only by the heavy breathing of the exhausted mage fighter-mage. His arms slumped limply at his sides, trembling with numbness, and his piercing blue eyes, though still fierce, now held a faint shadow of fatigue.

The battlefield itself seemed to pause, awed by the scale of power unleashed. Dust swirled, trees groaned, and the mountains themselves bore witness to the clash of forces beyond ordinary comprehension.

One by one, the thirty Earthrea golems broke formation and surged forward like a storm of living projectiles. Each step thundered against the cracked earth, sending small shocks rippling through the earth. The air itself seemed to warp around their momentum, blurring the forest and mountains in the distance. They didn't move as a single mass now—they darted with lethal precision, each golem aiming to strike Albedo as if fired from an invisible cannon.

Albedo's eyes narrowed, scanning the rapidly approaching bullets of living stone. His chest heaved with effort, the lingering strain of his previous spell still burning in his muscles. "So… this is your true power," he muttered, almost in admiration, though his voice carried an undercurrent of tension. Each golem barreled forward, their glowing red eyes locked on him like predatory beasts.

The first golem collided with the ground near him, sparks of blue energy flaring where its feet struck. The shockwave rattled the stones around Albedo, yet he didn't flinch. His hands rose instinctively, preparing to counter, but the sheer speed of the next golem already had him calculating angles, dodges, and force dispersions in a heartbeat.

Nari's voice rang faintly in Dila's mind, empty as if ready to die hollow voice. ☆Master… maintain focus… let them strike, one by one… you can endure this.☆

The arena shook with every impact. Trees splintered, rocks shattered, and the air screamed with the friction of unstoppable force. Albedo's shadow flickered as he moved, barely keeping pace with the relentless assault. Each golem that passed by left behind a streak of red-glass shimmer in the air, like molten shards slicing through the world itself.

Even as the charge continued, Albedo had smirk—tense, controlled, yet acknowledging the raw, unstoppable power closing in around him.

Albedo's smirk vanished abruptly, replaced by a sharp focus that cut through the haze of adrenaline. What am I doing…? he thought, his mind snapping back to his daughter. Every punch from the charging golems was no longer a playful test—it was a warning, a desperate assault meant to save her.

He dodged the first strike, twisting his body with unnatural speed, yet another golem's fist slammed into his face with bone-jarring impact. The next hit struck his abdomen, twisting him sideways as he was kicked with ferocious precision. His body became a projectile, flung backward like a meteor into a giant boulder. The impact echoed through the mountains, BOOM!—the earth trembling beneath the force. Dust, rocks, and splintered trees exploded around him, scattering like leaves in a storm.

Albedo's breaths came ragged, his chest heaving as his eyes narrowed. For the first time in the fight, the sheer determination of the golems—the unrelenting assault fueled by his daughter's will—made him hesitate. Every strike was calculated, precise, and unyielding. The mountain itself seemed to shiver under the weight of their charge, the area is groaning as if aware of the unstoppable force pressing against their edges.

Somewhere deep inside, a single thought burned brighter than his pain: I must save her… no matter the cost.

Albedo slowly rose from the ground, his body aching with each movement. Ahhh… damn, my body… he muttered, feeling the bruises and strains crawling through his muscles. Yet when his gaze fell upon Dila from afar, his exhaustion vanished like smoke. She stood there, seemingly detached from the world, her body pale and fragile, blood still dripping from her skin, and her eyes… no longer the bright blue or white—they seemed empty, as if the life around her had been drained.

His chest tightened, a storm of emotions—fear, anger, love—raging inside him. My pain… is nothing if it's for my daughter. He bellowed, a roar that tore through the sudden stillness of the area, sending pebbles flying, shattering rocks, and rattling the nearby trees. The sound carried across the mountains, a primal declaration of resolve.

Clutching his right hand, twisting his ankles to steady himself, he whispered through gritted teeth, Alright… this should still do. The cracks and bruises across his body didn't matter anymore. Every fiber of his being screamed to protect her, to reach her no matter the cost, even if it meant shattering himself in the process.

The wind stirred violently, whistling across the area, carrying dust and debris around him as he squared his shoulders, his eyes locking onto the figure of Dila like a hawk hunting its prey. Nothing else existed in that moment. Only her. Only the fight to save her.

The first golem charged with blinding speed, its feet skimming the ground as if it were a living meteor and stopped in front of him. His eyes widened preparing for attack and than strike. Albedo's hand blurred, moving impossibly fast, striking the golem with a relentless barrage of punches. Haaaaaaa! Die! Die! Die! he roared, each strike carrying enough force to send shockwaves through the earth. Dust, shattered stone, and splinters of wood scattered in every direction as his fists collided with the golem's Cascade Shield.

For a moment, the shield held, glowing blue as it absorbed the brutal force. But cracks began to spiderweb across its surface, small fractures that ran deeper with every punch. Sparks flew, and the ground shook beneath the weight of the blows. The golem's robotic voice sounded strained: Die...

Then, reacting with a surge of speed, the golem's arms moved in perfect coordination, seizing Albedo's both hands in a vice-like grip. He struggled, but the golem's strength was absolute. In one fluid motion, it drove a kick into his face, flinging him through the air like a ragdoll caught in a hurricane.

Albedo's body tore through the uprooted trees, branches snapping and splintering around him. Dirt and debris blasted outward as he slammed face-first into the ground, the impact leaving a crater in the area floor. For a heartbeat, everything was still—dust swirled in the air, the distant mountains trembling from the concussive force, and the remaining golems froze, watching, waiting, as if assessing their next move.

Above it all, the golem that albedo attack stood firm, red-glowing eyes fixed on him, its body sparking lightly from the strain yet unwavering, its Cascade Shield now a fractured but still-standing barrier—a testament to both its resilience and Dila's engineering.

Albedo lay sprawled across the cracked, dirt-strewn ground, each weak slam of his hand sending tremors into the earth. No… no… no… this is bad… His voice cracked under the weight of desperation, blood dripping from his bruised, battered face, mixing with the dust and debris of the ruined area.

He struggled to rise, only managing to push himself up slightly, his trembling hands leaving streaks of red across the ground. Is this… the end? Can I… still see my daughter after this right? he whispered weakly, tears mingling with the grime on his face as his voice broke into a raw, anguished cry.

From the shadows of the area, the golem advanced slowly that kick albedo, deliberately, its massive frame moving one heavy step at a time. Thud… thud… thud… The ground quaked slightly with each step, a slow drumbeat of inevitability. Its red eyes burned with quiet determination, while the other golems lingered at a distance, observing, waiting for the precise moment to strike in unison.

Albedo's body shook violently as he lifted his head, voice rising into a frantic, strained scream. Heeelllllppppp! Somebody… help me! But the echoes of his cries were swallowed by the desolate area, bouncing off shattered trees and splintered stones. His once-commanding presence was now reduced to trembling weakness, every breath a battle, every heartbeat a reminder of the power that stood before him.

The golem's heavy footfalls drew nearer, each step carrying the weight of an unstoppable force, a silent judgment upon the fallen king. Albedo's eyes widened, the last traces of defiance flickering like a dying ember as he realized just how hopelessly the tide had turned.