The Second Event: Scalding Flames, Unbreakable Wills

Like the personification of the scalding sun, Karna leapt from the chariot to spare his companions from his devastating strike.

The air wailed, and the scarred plain shattered and caved in on his descent as if refusing to let him step on it, in vain.

Instead, it melted into a smoldering pool of lava, forcing Heracles' triumphant pose to waver.

He turned his head, narrowed his eyes, and smirked.

"Bring it on, ant!" He struck his giant fists against each other, creating a thunderous shockwave. "I'm indestructible!"

Everyone watched with bated breath as the colossus lunged at Karna like an unstoppable behemoth.

Mimi hid her face in Luna's bosom, her tears evaporating before they could roll down her eyes.

"Don't lose, big brother Karna!" She sobbed, her knuckles white on Luna's leather top.

"He won't lose," Luna said, her gaze firm despite the blinding radiance as her lips curled into a soft smile.

"Because I trust him!"