"You see, boy, you can't defeat me. You are both nothing, and now it's time to end this. I will make you disappear!" The ghost reaper's voice rose to a shout as it lifted its hands and began swinging its chains.

Crinix watched in horror as the chains glowed with an eerie green light.

The ghost reaper's voice rose to a shout as it lifted its hands and began swinging its chains. Crinix watched in horror as the chains glowed with an eerie green light. The ghost reaper's shout echoed through the room once more. "Chains of Death!"

With a swift motion, the ghost reaper thrust its chains at Niski. Niski dodged to the left, avoiding the attack by mere inches. The chains crashed to the ground, sending shockwaves through the air. The ground shuddered beneath their feet as the chains struck the earth.

At first, it seemed like a normal impact, but then the ground began to dissolve, disintegrating into nothingness. The dirt and stone seemed to melt away, like wax in a furnace. The air was filled with a fine, powdery dust that hung suspended, like a cloud.

Niski's eyes widened as he stared at the ground, his mind reeling with the implications. The ghost reaper's chains had unleashed a terrible power, one that could erase even the earth itself. The thought sent a shiver down his spine.

The ghost reaper's laughter was a cold, mirthless sound. "You managed to dodge my attack. I call it the Chains of Death. They have the power to obliterate anything they hit."

As the dust settled, Niski saw that the ground had been torn apart, leaving a gaping chasm where the chains had struck. The edges of the chasm were smooth and glassy, as if the earth had been melted away. Niski's eyes locked onto the ghost reaper, his jaw set in determination. He knew that he had to come up with a new plan, and fast. The ghost reaper's next attack would not be so easy to dodge.

The Ghost Reaper's chains came rushing towards Niski from all directions, their metallic links glinting in the dim light. Niski stood frozen, his eyes darting wildly as he searched for an escape route. But there was none. The chains were too fast, too relentless. He knew he was doomed.

Crinix watched in horror, his feet rooted to the spot. He wanted to run to Niski's aid, but he knew he wouldn't make it in time. All he could do was watch as the chains closed in.

Just as all hope seemed lost, a blinding flash of light illuminated the room. The air was filled with the sound of thunder, and a bolt of lightning zigzagged across the space, casting eerie shadows on the walls.

Crinix shielded his eyes, momentarily blinded by the intensity of the light. But as his vision began to clear, he saw a figure emerge from the shadows.

The figure was tall and imposing, with piercing blue eyes that seemed to bore into the soul. His blue spiky tall hair was revealing a sharp jawline and prominent cheekbones. He wore a black leather jacket with red sleeves.

As the figure stepped forward, Crinix's eyes widened in amazement. It was Kinski, Niski's brother. He had appeared out of nowhere, his presence as unexpected as it was welcome.

Kinski's eyes locked onto the Ghost Reaper, his gaze burning with intensity. With a swift motion, he drew a sword from the scabbard at his side. The blade shimmered with a faint blue light, and it seemed to hum with power.

With a single, fluid motion, Kinski sliced through the Ghost Reaper's chains, severing them with ease. The chains clattered to the ground, their metallic links snapping wildly as they dissipated into nothingness.

The Ghost Reaper stumbled backward, its eyes wide with shock. "Impossible!" it shouted. "No one can stop my chains! They have the power to obliterate anything they touch!"

Kinski smirked, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Maybe you didn't swing them hard enough," he said, his voice dripping with sarcasm.

As the tension in the room dissipated, Kinski turned to Niski, his expression softening. "Hey, brother, are you okay?"

Niski's face twisted in a scowl. "What are you doing here, Kinski? I didn't need your help."

Kinski's eyes narrowed, his brow furrowing in concern. "Niski, you stupid fool, do you know what would have happened if those chains had touched you? How did you even find this basement?"

Crinix watched the exchange, his eyes darting between the two brothers. He could sense the tension between them, the underlying emotions that simmered just below the surface. But for now, at least, they were safe. Thanks to Kinski's timely intervention, they had been spared from the Ghost Reaper's deadly chains.

Niski's eyes flashed with defiance as he snarled, "I don't really care what happens to me."

Kinski's expression turned stern, his voice low and warning. "Niski, you stupid little brother of mine, do you know that if those chains had touched you, you would have been turned into a ghost?"

Niski's face paled, his eyes widening in horror. "A ghost?" he repeated.

Kinski's gaze flicked to the Ghost Reaper, his eyes narrowing. "I'll explain later. For now, let's deal with this thing."

The Ghost Reaper's eyes snapped to Kinski, its face contorting in shock. It took a step back, its mouth hanging open in surprise. "Narukami, is that you?" it asked, its voice trembling.

Kinski's expression was puzzled. "Huh? How do you know our surname?"

The Ghost Reaper's face twisted in a snarl. "I never thought I'd see you again, you bastard. You trapped me in that pathetic book for years."

Kinski's eyes widened, his brow furrowing in confusion. "Huh? I don't understand."

The Ghost Reaper's gaze locked onto Kinski, its eyes burning with intensity. "Don't play dumb with me, Narukami. I know it's you. But wait..." The Ghost Reaper's voice trailed off, its eyes narrowing as it studied Kinski's face. "You look younger. You aren't him, but yet you look just like him. Don't tell me you're his son?"

Niski's voice was barely above a whisper. "Brother, do you know him?"

Kinski's expression was thoughtful. "No, I don't. But I read about him. He's the Ghost Reaper, the Harvester of Souls and the King of Ghosts, a high-level Grim."

Niski's eyes widened in horror. "A Grim!"

The Ghost Reaper's grin was a cold, mirthless thing. "You only scratched the surface, boy. A long time ago, I fought a man, and he trapped me in that pathetic book. His name was Narukami."

The Ghost Reaper's gaze locked onto Niski and Crinix, its eyes burning with intensity. "We fought an endless battle, but since I had no body, he used that pathetic book to trap me inside. Now that I'm free, I'll release my ghost army and rule this world once more."

The Ghost Reaper's grin grew wider, its eyes glinting with malevolence. "But first, I must kill you both. You're in my way."

With a swift motion, the Ghost Reaper lifted its hand and started swinging its chain, thrusting it towards Niski and Kinski. The air was filled with the sound of rattling chains, and the ground shook beneath their feet.

Crinix stumbled backward, his eyes wide with fear. The Ghost Reaper's chain crashed to the ground, sending shockwaves through the air. The ground split open, and a cloud of dust erupted, covering everything in its path.

The Ghost Reaper stopped swinging its chain, its gaze fixed on the cloud of dust. "He-he, would you look at that? I crushed those two brats like bugs."

As the dust slowly cleared, the Ghost Reaper's gaze locked onto Crinix, who was standing frozen in terror. "Now then, it's your turn, brat."

The Ghost Reaper started swinging its chain again, thrusting it towards Crinix. Crinix tried to move, but his body was paralyzed with fear. He could hear the sound of the rattling chains getting closer and closer, and he knew he was doomed.

Just as the chain was about to hit Crinix, he felt a sudden force push him to the ground. He heard the sound of a huge explosion, and the chain crashed to the ground mere inches from his face.

Crinix raised his head, his eyes wide with surprise. Niski and Kinski were standing above him, their faces set in determined expressions.

Kinski's eyes narrowed as he gazed at Crinix. "Are you fine?" he asked, his voice low and concerned.

Crinix nodded, still trying to process what had just happened. The Ghost Reaper was standing in the distance, its eyes blazing with fury.