True Power
At this moment, an imposing voice emerged from the city's palace, "Surrender now, you have arrived too late. A Thanagarian fleet is on the verge of entering your planet. Their power can destroy planets in seconds. Do not attempt resistance; it is futile."
After that, the war ceased for a few minutes. Finally, those who were still on the side of the Lunmins realized that the rumors were true. The Lunmins had descended from the sky as conquerors. The shock of seeing their divine figures become conquering monsters caused most of them to be paralyzed and stop fighting.
The rebel army also ceased fighting upon seeing the alien ships. They had been too slow; their struggle had been in vain. However, among them remained those who believed that they could still emerge victorious in the end.
Merkare, who had just defeated one of the Lunmins, rose before the ranks of warriors and civilians facing the conflict. His presence was a beacon of courage amid imminent darkness, and his words would resonate like a melody of hope in hearts and minds. His helmet retracted, revealing his true face.
His voice resounding like thunder, Merkare delivered a speech that transcended the cacophony of war and penetrated the souls of those who heard him:
"Friends and allies, in this dark moment, our determination must be stronger than ever. Look around and see what we are facing: colossal adversities, forces beyond our imagination. But remember, we are the ones who defy fate, who refuse to yield to the abyss of despair!"
"This city is our home, this planet is our birthplace, and we will not be swept away by the storm of destruction. Every step we have taken so far, every act of bravery and sacrifice, has built the foundations of our resilience. Today, more than ever, we must unite in a chorus of courage to face the unknown with unwavering determination!"
"So, raise your weapons and your hopes! Let us confront this tempest with the conviction that we are capable of shaping our own destiny. Our names may be forgotten with time, but the memory of our courage will live forever on the pages of history. Let us advance, bold and fearless, for together we are invincible!"
And so, with Merkare's words echoing in their hearts, the warriors and citizens of the city rekindled their flames of hope. Inspired by his determination, they faced the battle with renewed fervor, ready to defy destiny and forge a future that would shine with the light of resistance and courage.
Those who defended the city recognized their mistakes and eventually joined the rebellion. The few who refused to see the truth even in this situation were either killed or incapacitated. In just a few minutes, enemies turned into allies, and the new army was more determined than ever.
Diana had just slain another Lunmin. Her rays might not have been effective, but her speed far surpassed that of any mortal, enough to defeat the Thanagarian in one-on-one combat.
Merlin also reappeared, now standing alongside Inmo and Franky outside the city. His clothes showed no marks of battle, except for his slightly disheveled hair, hinting that he had just finished a fight.
Two Thanagarians remained alive, both in the palace. One of them had given the announcement of humanity's surrender and was quickly apprehended by the three Martians. The other remained hidden, offering no sign of his existence. The Martians attempted to read the defeated Lunmin's mind, but he swiftly dealt himself a mortal blow using his sword. He drove the blade through his own head, enduring a quick and painful death, yet his determination remained apparent in his now-disfigured face.
All of this happened simultaneously, only a few minutes had passed since the appearance of the ships, yet the battlefield had already undergone numerous transformations.
At that moment, a dazzling light emerged outside the city, blinding anyone who attempted to look at it. Another sun was rising in the Egyptian desert. This immense power belonged to Inmo, who once again unleashed his divine might. Merlin and Franky had distanced themselves by now. The sand under Inmo's feet turned into glass, and a grand sea of crystal emerged at the spot. A beautiful creation that would be preserved for centuries, becoming one of humanity's wonders.
Inmo was in his glory again, clad in white and gold robes, a crown gleaming like the sun hovering above his head, never touching his black hair. His hair seemed to absorb all the light around it, like a black hole, creating an odd effect of incongruence—a being of divine light shrouded in darkness.
Inmo shot into the sky, the second sun rising and growing larger. When it reached its zenith, it resembled a quasar, emitting a blinding light visible from most of the planet—a historic event that marked humanity's history.
Inmo wasn't kidding this time. He channeled all his power to generate energy so intense that it melted nearly the entire Thanagarian fleet, leaving only a few thousand ships made from a special metal that was super-resistant and could negate certain forms of magic, including divine and magical powers.
The remaining ships prepared their plasma cannons and fired at the enigmatic figure. Inmo couldn't evade, for if the attack hit the Earth, the planet would be obliterated in seconds. He stood his ground, acting as a human shield. As the converging beams struck him, they managed to destroy his body for a fraction of a second until his power activated, adapting to the rays and beginning to ignore their damage.
After a while, the beams stopped. Inmo seized the opportunity, knowing the time it would take for the cannons to recharge, and shot towards the largest ship in the fleet, where the commander should be.
His body passed through the ship's walls like they were made of cardboard. He was killing everything in his path until he reached the Thanagarian commander. Inmo showed no mercy; it had gone too far. He killed the commander, eliminating any possible enemy strategy. They were now like a headless body; only the task of clearing them remained. Inmo entered the remaining ships, killing the crews. He decided not to destroy the ships but to leave them intact; they might be of use in the future.
He deactivated his power, returning to his ordinary form. When he returned to Earth's battlefield, he noticed the strange silence that hung in the air.
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