Chapter 38: The Third Titan - The Titan Of Light Mindrax
Ian and Bavery continued their journey on the Forbes Wasteland. They arrived at Mindrax's lair with a lot of multi-colored lights. Ian got curious about the strength of Mindrax, so he asked Draven, "What kind of Titan is Mindrax, Draven?"
"She is the Titan of Light, she belongs to the 10 strongest Titans living in this place. I haven't seen her fighting, so I don't know what beast is her true form. We Titans have beasts inside of us. Zexerav got the purple dragon, I have the red phoenix, Draco has the dark panther, and Kratos got the golden lion. Draco and Kratos are top Titans among us twelve. They fought alongside each other for a long time, and no other being can withstand them in battle, even the supreme beings, the Gods. They have killed millions of Gods in the past, so that's why they are considered to be the strongest beings in our universe, but there are two biggest threats. The owner of the Grand Soul Gem and Armageddon. That's all I know about them. I have no idea about the rest of the Titans. We will find them out once we defeat Mindrax." Draven answered.
"All I know about Mindrax is she can annihilate her enemy in just a flash. Her beam attacks are the fastest beams in this universe. No one has ever dodged them. The only way to counter her is to predict her moves and attacks." Zexerav added, his voice filled with a mix of respect and caution.
"That would be a very useful advice you two. I'm glad you're still with us, but I don't wish for your power. All I want is for you to continue living; however, that doesn't apply here, so the only way for you to be spared is to accept your power. Don't worry, I will use your powers for a good cause." Ian said to the two Titans, his words laced with sincerity.
"Master, I'm very happy you already casted my three super spells. 9 more to go, you have already activated Limit Break Mode, but just use it as your trump card. You can already cast that spell anytime you want; however, there's an effect to your body. After 30 minutes of maintaining that mode, you'll overstress yourself, and your energy will be drained out. You need to rejuvenate again to use another Super spell. I'll let you use my 4th super solar spell now, and this is very useful for you but too risky too, just like the Limit Break. It is called Pyroclast; this super solar spell supports my 2nd spell, the Super Dragon Mode, and 3rd spell, the Limit Break. You can use Max Out and Limit Break Super spells whenever you want without rejuvenating. Max Out is when you are using Super Dragon Mode. Max Out spells are 100 times stronger than the ordinary spell, but Limit Break is 1000 times stronger. Please minimize the use of Limit Break as much as you can." Heat gave Ian a tip upon using Limit Break and Pyroclast, her voice gentle and guiding.
"Thanks a lot, Heat. You are truly a great help to me. You make me feel like I'm unbeatable." Ian said, his gratitude evident in his tone.
"You will be unbeatable if you acquire the souls of the 12 Titans, Ian." Draven added, his words filled with conviction.
"Yeah, aside from your Djinn, we can make you more powerful than you can imagine. Our souls are very difficult to acquire, as you have to beat us first before getting it. You really deserve to be called the Master of Titans. 10 more Titans to go. We could be unbeatable now that Draven is here with us." Zexerav said, a hint of excitement in his voice.
"Don't be overconfident, Zexerav. We are still not aware of the skills of Mindrax. Don't forget she is the Top 10 Titan ahead of us. Let's go meet her now." Draven warned them, his words tempered with caution.
Ian and Bavery met Mindrax. She offered some cup of tea for them, her smile warm and inviting.
"Welcome to my place, Ian. I'm glad I already have a visitor here. I haven't got one for a very long time; they are all vanished on Zexerav's place. Isn't that right, Zexerav?" Mindrax said to Ian, her eyes sparkling with curiosity.
"I haven't known you, Mindrax. Your scent is not that greedy for power. You are just like us." Zexerav said to Mindrax, his words laced with a mix of surprise and understanding.
"Hehe. You've got a strong sense of smell, Zexerav." Mindrax recalls her past.
Zexerav's words trailed off as Mindrax began to speak, her voice filled with a deep sense of longing. "Yeah, I don't aim for power and supremacy, that's why I'm the most mysterious Titan here. Do you wish to hear my story before you challenge me, Ian?"
"I would be honored to hear it, Mindrax," Ian replied, his curiosity piqued.
Mindrax's eyes clouded over, and she began to recount her past, her words pouring out like a river. "I am also a mortal a long time ago, living on planet Nexus. I don't know how to fight, and all I just wanted is peace and prosperity. I traveled with my big brother Mandry from one place to another because we were homeless. Our planet was attacked by our mortal nemesis, the Baron, who is the first and only Master of Titans in the past. Zexerav and Draven don't know about the Baron because they are the recruited by Kratos way before the presence of the Baron. He is the father of Thalos. He is your great-great-grandfather, Ian. Mina, the wife of Thalos, is my friend who became my older sister. She is the one who gave us home together with her."
As Mindrax spoke, her voice cracked with emotion, and she paused, collecting herself before continuing. "My brother fought the Baron and got killed. I don't know what to do, and I promised myself to avenge my brother. That's why I dedicated and pursued to acquire the mastery of light and become one with the light to be a Titan. Mina, on the other hand, was offered by Thalos to the dark Almighty, Zeo. I was left alone in this universe, and the only thing I wanted is to kill those two bastards who killed my family."
Mindrax's words hung in the air, heavy with sorrow and determination. Ian felt a pang of empathy, understanding the depth of her pain.
"Kratos found me wandering, he saw my true potential that I'm the being of light, and he adopted me because I was still young that time. He presented me to the King of Titans, King Hamelgard. He is a wise King. He turned me into a Titan to have my vengeance. Me, Kratos, and the rest of the Titans fought the Baron, and we were able to beat him. We can't kill him because he is an immortal, just like us, so we have decided to create a gem that can seal his soul, and we call it the Grand Soul Gem. Kratos is protecting that gem. After the sealing of the Baron, we aimed to seal Thalos as well, but we failed. Thalos created a weapon with the soul essence implanted on the mortal's body in order for him to counter the sealing process. The effect of the sealing process turned into a curse for us 10 Titans. We will be killed once we face each other; we will die if we don't follow the curse's condition. That's why we are here on this Wasteland, regardless of our own will. Draven and Zexerav are the latest recruits, that's why they only knew few things about us. They are also exiles who are turned into Titans because of their powers. The effect of the curse is also applicable to the one who will defeat us one by one, and I can sense that you have the highest potential to be that one."
Mindrax's words trailed off, and she looked at Ian with a mix of sadness and determination. "We chose to kill the Titan who lost for the sake of our Titan's pride."
Ian felt a deep sense of sorrow, understanding the weight of Mindrax's words. "I will do whatever it takes to help you all, Mindrax. I promise!" he said, his voice filled with conviction.
As Ian spoke, he transformed into God Mode, becoming James. Draven and Zexerav's eyes gleamed with anticipation.
"We will beat you for us to be one again, Mindrax," Draven said, his voice filled with determination.
"It would be cool if we all have one body with different souls! We will be one and avenge our race together," Zexerav added, a hint of excitement in his voice.
Mindrax smiled, a fierce glint in her eye. "Hehe. Show me what you have. I will show you what I've got with the best of my ability. I'm not going to be generous in this battle. Whoever wins between us will be graced with power."
With that, the battle between James and Mindrax began, their powers clashing in a spectacular display of light and energy. The outcome hung in the balance, as Death approached Forbes Wasteland, seeking the Grand Soul Gem. The stage was set for an epic confrontation, one that would determine the fate of the Titans and the universe.
Mindrax showed her silver aura, and her energy overflowed like a radiant storm. James's eyes locked onto hers, and he smiled.
"Let's begin, Mindrax," James said, his voice filled with anticipation.
The battle commenced, with James unleashing the Sacred Phoenix Dragon Mode. The clash of their abilities lit up the sky, a maelstrom of light and energy that threatened to consume everything in its path. Mindrax's laughter echoed through the realm, her power surging to new heights.
"This is unreal," Draven said, his eyes wide with awe. "Even I couldn't believe this is just the half of the power of Mindrax. It already matches my Sacred Phoenix Mode."
"This is going to be difficult again," Zexerav added, his voice laced with concern.
"Be careful, James," Bavery warned, her voice filled with worry. "She is way stronger than Draven and Zexerav combined."
"Don't worry, Bavery," James replied, his confidence unwavering. "I've got Heat and myself too."
As the battle raged on, James and Mindrax exchanged blows that shook the very foundations of the realm. The air was filled with the sound of crackling energy, and the ground trembled beneath their feet. The outcome hung in the balance, with neither side giving an inch.
Meanwhile, Death approached Forbes Wasteland, his presence casting a dark shadow over the landscape. His eyes fixed on the Grand Soul Gem, and a cold smile spread across his face.
"Soon," he whispered to himself. "Soon, I will claim the Grand Soul Gem, and nothing will be able to stand in my way."
The stage was set for an epic confrontation, one that would determine the fate of the Titans and the universe. Would James be able to defeat Mindrax, or would she prove to be too powerful? And what role would Death play in the unfolding drama? The battle between James and Mindrax continued, with the outcome hanging precariously in the balance.
As the battle raged on, Mindrax unleashed a wave of luminous energy that threatened to engulf James. He countered with a blast of his own, but Mindrax's power seemed to adapt, shifting to match his attack. The two energies clashed, creating a blinding flash of light that illuminated the dark wasteland.
"Your power is impressive, James," Mindrax said, her voice filled with a mix of admiration and challenge. "But let's see how you fare against my true abilities."
With a swift motion, Mindrax raised her hand, and a brilliant beam of light shot towards James. He attempted to dodge, but the beam seemed to track his movements, pursuing him with relentless precision. James was forced to use his Sacred Phoenix Dragon Mode to its fullest extent, conjuring a vortex of flames to deflect the beam.
The beam persisted, however, and James found himself struggling to maintain his defense. Mindrax's power was unlike anything he had faced before – it seemed to have a life of its own, adapting and evolving with each passing moment.
"Your abilities are indeed formidable, Mindrax," James said, his breathing labored. "But I won't back down."
Mindrax smiled, her eyes gleaming with a fierce light. "I wouldn't have it any other way, James. Let's end this."
With a final burst of energy, Mindrax unleashed a dazzling display of light, creating a kaleidoscope of colors that seemed to shatter the very fabric of reality. James stumbled back, his vision reeling from the intensity of the attack.
As the light faded, James found himself facing Mindrax, her eyes blazing with a fierce determination. The air was charged with anticipation, and the outcome of the battle hung precariously in the balance.