The Last Stand (ch 42)

The battlefield continued to quake with the power of the cosmic struggle. Goku and Vegeta had fallen, leaving Rozane alone to face the god of annihilation, Synor. Rozane's chest glowed with the radiant energy of the Infinity Stones, and he felt their power merging with his own dark arts.

The Infinity Stones, though not as potent as in their original reality, still granted Rozane a tremendous boost in power. He weaved dark energy and cosmic forces together, launching an onslaught of attacks against Synor. With each strike, the ground trembled beneath their feet.

Synor's expression was a mixture of surprise and admiration as he parried Rozane's attacks. "You wield power beyond that of mortals," he remarked, his voice tinged with respect. "But even with that power, you are but a mere mortal facing a god."

Rozane's eyes narrowed, the Infinity Stones empowering his resolve. "I won't let you destroy this world" he retorted, pouring all his dark energy into his next attack.

The clash intensified as the two beings pushed the boundaries of their power. Rozane's mastery over the Infinity Stones, combined with his dark arts, made him a formidable opponent. But it became clear that even with this newfound power, Synor remained overwhelmingly strong.

As the battle raged on, Rozane felt the strain on his body and mind. The Infinity Stones had granted him immense power, but the toll of wielding such cosmic forces was immense.

In a burst of brilliance, Rozane launched a final, desperate attack, pouring every ounce of his energy into the assault. But even as the attack hit its mark, Synor emerged unscathed, his ominous laughter echoing across the battlefield.

"You fight valiantly, but it is futile," Synor declared, his voice booming with authority. "Your power cannot match the might of a god."

Rozane's heart sank as he realized the truth of Synor's words. Even with the Infinity Stones' aid, he was barely able to face the god of annihilation. The situation seemed dire, and the fate of their universe hung in the balance.

As the chapter reached its climax, Goku suggested an audacious plan to Vegeta. "Vegeta, let's fuse! It might be our only chance against Synor," he urged, a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

Vegeta hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement. "Very well, Kakarot. If it means saving our universe, I'll set my pride aside," he said, understanding the gravity of their situation.

The stage was set for a new revelation as Goku and Vegeta prepared to fuse, hoping that their combined power could match the might of the god of annihilation. The battle was far from over, and the fate of their universe rested on their next move.