Nyx stood amidst the wreckage, her breath heavy, eyes scanning the battlefield. The Abydos students, Sensei, and the others had already encountered Shiroko Terror.

Hoshino approached, concern etched on her face.

"Nyx, are you okay?"

Nyx nodded, her voice steady.

"I'm fine."

Sensei stepped forward, his expression serious.

"We have one last barrier to get through to find Shiroko."

Hoshino's gaze softened.

"I hope Shiroko is okay."

With a collective nod, they advanced, breaking through the final barrier.

Emerging into a mist-filled chamber, Sensei's eyes locked onto a figure.

"Shiroko?"

The figure turned, revealing a familiar face.

"I'm fine," she replied, her voice distant.

But within the swirling mist, another figure emerged—Shiroko Terror.

Nonomi's confusion was palpable.

"Why are there two Shirokos?"

The original Shiroko's expression hardened.

"She's not me."

Without warning, Shiroko Terror lunged at the group.

The original Shiroko fought back fiercely, but Shiroko Terror's strength was overwhelming.

Her rifle leveled at the original Shiroko, her cold eyes locking onto hers.

Nyx's grip tightened around her scythe.

"I will kill her," she declared, rushing forward.

Shiroko Terror parried Nyx's attack with her rifle, then drew a shotgun—Hoshino's shotgun.

Nyx dodged the blast, her mind racing.

Shiroko Terror moved with terrifying speed, landing a dropkick that sent Nyx crashing to the ground.

Groaning, Nyx forced herself to her feet, only to see Shiroko Terror aiming her rifle at Sensei.

Nonomi, Serika, Hoshino, and the original Shiroko were already down.

Shiroko Terror's Sensei, a towering figure, loomed over them.

Nyx froze, paralyzed by the overwhelming power.

But then, a figure appeared—Seia.

With a powerful dropkick, she sent Shiroko Terror crashing into the wall.

Seia landed gracefully, her eyes meeting Nyx's.

Nyx remembered Seia's words.

"I will use Salvation to stop Shiroko Terror."

But Nyx knew the dangers of Salvation.

Seia's power was immense, but it was a double-edged sword.

As Seia prepared to face Shiroko Terror, Nyx couldn't shake the feeling that this battle was far from over.