Kami no gyakuten:The yamato hero-Chapter 52: Fall of the Bridge

The skies over Yamato had darkened, thick with tension as the leaders and elders of all clans marched toward the great bridge that connected the mainland to the isolated island of the Samodiva Clan. The bridge stretched like a scar across the sea, quiet yet foreboding. As the warriors approached, a strange, dense aura hung in the air.

"There's a barrier protecting their base," murmured the elder from the Kazan Clan, eyes narrowing at the shimmering distortion over the island.

Lucas stepped forward, his trident glowing softly with green energy. "That's not a barrier," he said, voice calm. "It's an area infected with dark energy."

Without hesitation, Lucas stepped into the aura.

"See?" he turned back and said. "Nothing happ—"

A sudden burst of wind howled from the other side as all members of the Samodiva Clan appeared, dressed in black and red robes, their eyes glowing faintly. Floating above them was Queen Ellie, her hair dancing wildly in the air, her eyes stained with crimson madness.

"It's time," she declared with a voice that echoed across the sea, "for the Samodiva to rule this world!"

She shot upward, soaring into the sky with explosive speed.

Lucas flared his aura, wings of green light forming behind him. Without a word, he took flight, chasing her across the stratosphere.

Meanwhile, chaos erupted below. The Samodiva warriors, empowered by the queen's ritual, charged at the clan elders and leaders. But their strength was unstable without Ellie's presence. Despite their newfound abilities, they fell one by one, overwhelmed by the sheer power and experience of the Yamato elders.

Within the storm of violence, Miyo stood frozen, heart pounding. Fear gripped her. Will they kill me too?

One elder noticed her standing apart and immediately hurled a blade of energy toward her. "No mercy for traitors!"

But before it could reach her, Ruji appeared and punched the elder in the back, knocking him forward.

The elder growled, spinning around. "Why did you punch me, kid?"

"She is innocent!" Ruji shouted.

"So what?" the elder barked. "Her clan is trying to conquer Yamato. She's a threat."

"She's not part of this!" Ruji's voice cracked. "She only wanted peace!"

The elder's eyes burned. "Then I'll start with her."

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He drew his sword and pressed it against Miyo's neck. She screamed, "Ruji!"

Suddenly—the sword shattered into pieces.

Everyone froze. A red aura erupted around Ruji, swirling violently, igniting the very air around him. The elders stepped back.

"This kid..." one leader whispered. "He's protecting the Samodiva? Then he dies first!"

Six elders and five clan leaders surrounded Ruji, their power flaring.

"You will die a brutal death, boy!" they shouted, charging at him.

Ruji took a deep breath and closed his eyes. The world slowed down. He opened them again—now burning crimson.

He launched forward like a firestorm. Clash after clash, he held his ground, trading blows with the strongest warriors in Yamato. Each time he was struck down, he rose again, stronger than before.

"His power... it's still increasing!" shouted an elder.

"Awaken!" the leaders screamed in unison, unlocking their second forms—doubling their strength.

But even then—Ruji said one word: "Awaken."

The elder from the Hikari Clan gasped. "That's impossible... he's just a human!"

"No..." Ruji's voice echoed. "I'm the flame born from love."

"You arrogant fool!" another elder snarled.

Ruji smiled bitterly. "Let's see how long 11 ants can crawl."

The battlefield lit up with fury. Ruji, now faster and stronger than ever, slaughtered the elite warriors one by one. But amidst the battle, one elder, desperate and fading, hurled a blade at Miyo—and it struck her in the stomach.

"Miyo!!!" Ruji screamed, his mind fracturing. His aura blazed uncontrollably, setting the ground on fire.

With a roar of pain and rage, he annihilated the remaining elders and leaders, ending their reigns with brutal finality. Blood and ashes scattered across the broken battlefield.

Among the silence, Ruji stumbled toward Miyo, collapsing beside her, his hands trembling.

"Miyo..." he whispered. "Why..."

"I'm dying, Ruji..." she said weakly. "But you... you must live. Not for me... but for Yamato."

"I can't..." Ruji sobbed. "I used my life to gain this power. I'm going to die too..."

She smiled, her hand slipping into his. "Then... if we're born again... let's live peacefully next time..."

Miyo closed her eyes for the last time. Ruji stared at her, his heart shattered.

"No..."

He roared in agony, punching the bridge with all his strength. The structure cracked, groaned... and collapsed into the ocean. With Miyo's body in his arms, Ruji sank into the sea, his power fading, his soul lost to the abyss.

Later that day, warriors from various clans arrived at the scene. All the elders and leaders... were dead. Only shattered weapons and red-stained waters remained. Lucas and Queen Ellie's bodies were missing.

It was assumed: Lucas had killed the queen and vanished.

New leaders were chosen to rebuild the clans. On the final day, a single throne was placed atop the Colosseum—Lucas's throne.

A plaque was carved beneath it:"Yamato Hero – Lucas the Last Light"

But in the shadows of history, none spoke of the boy who died protecting the girl he loved.Ruji, whose flame burned brighter than any war.