Christ charges forward with agility, unleashing the Dance of the Frozen Blade. Spink, using her Speedstorm ability, tries to dodge, but the precision and swiftness of Christ's technique are astonishing. The Capricorn Scythe slices through the air, leaving icy trails in its wake.
- Christ: "Do you really think you can escape my dance?" – she taunts, a defiant smile on her face.
Spink, adrenaline surging through her veins, replies:
- Spink: "Don't underestimate my speed, girl!" – she says, activating her electric claws.
- Christ: "My name is Christ, child!"
Their blades clash in a freezing dance, the heat of Spink's spiritual electricity clashing against the coldness of the scythe. The battle between the two warriors reaches a critical point.
Spink, tapping into her ability, unleashes the spiritual technique Twinkling Star, engulfing the area in rapid bursts of light. Sparks illuminate the battlefield, and at that moment, Christ exclaims:
- Christ: "Wait... is that the legendary Blitz Segen?!"
Spink, confused, answers:
- Spink: "No! This is a technique from my ability—it's called Speedstorm!" – With a nimble move, she dodges another strike.
Meanwhile, Neptune arrives at the House of Aquarius, where Kamuz, the Aquarius Envoy, raises his Aquarius Trident to create an icy barrier, sealing the house's exit. He then attacks with Freezing Vortex, striking Neptune head-on.
- Neptune: "What do you think you're doing?" – Neptune demands, his gaze firm.
- Kamuz: "No one passes through here!" – Kamuz retorts coldly, unleashing the Glacial Strike.
Neptune tries to use his Tide ability, but Kamuz effortlessly neutralizes it, turning the battlefield into a frozen arena. The Envoy summons a Deep Blizzard, but Neptune manages to evade it.
- Kamuz: "Did you really think you could defeat me that easily?" – he sneers, the chill in his smile reflecting the frost in the air.
Back in the House of Capricorn, Spink nimbly dodges Christ's Blade of the Dead, remaining untouched. The Mountain of the Dead strike is unleashed, but Spink, with her extraordinary speed, anticipates it and continues her blindingly fast dance.
- Christ: "You're faster than I thought, bunny!" – Christ admits, her resolve hardening.
- Spink: "And you haven't seen anything yet!" – she responds, unleashing the powerful Gold Shining, a burst of radiant energy that hits Christ, injuring her with its sheer intensity.
Christ groans in pain but quickly recovers.
- Christ: "You may be fast, bunny, but I am pure strength and finesse!" – she counters with a spinning strike, her Capricorn Scythe slicing the air with a frosty gleam.
Spink, undeterred, strikes again:
- Spink: "My name is Spink and... Twinkling Star!"
Meanwhile, Elliot confronts Kentarou, who, following Orpheus' command, recalls the Sagittarius Ring. The armor, bow, and ring completely detach from Elliot, returning to Kentarou, shifting the tide of battle.
- Elliot: "No! Kentarou!!!" – Elliot shouts, his concern evident.
Kentarou, now equipped with the bow and armor, looks at Elliot with sorrow.
- Kentarou: "I can't... Orpheus' order is clear. You must be stopped!"
Elliot's heart aches. He must find a way to free Kentarou from Orpheus' influence.
Elsewhere, Throk lies defeated before Zéfir, still seething with fury despite his loss. Zéfir steps forward, triumphant.
- Zéfir: "You still think you can get up?!" – he mocks. – "Your resolve is admirable... but useless!"
On another front, Midoki, now recovered from his battle with Vagnos, encounters Raiga in a spiritual plane.
- Midoki: "How is your soul still here?" – Midoki asks, puzzled.
- Raiga: "When a soul has unfinished business, it becomes a ghost—or a specter, if the readers prefer—and lingers in Gaia until those matters are resolved." – Raiga answers, his voice calm.
Midoki stands and approaches the edge of the House of Virgo, where he sees a half-sphere of water. Upon touching it, the sphere dissolves, revealing Elyra within its protective barrier.
- Midoki: "Elyra!" – Midoki cries, falling to his knees, overcome with emotion. She screams his name and leaps into his arms.
They kiss, sharing a brief moment of joy, but Raiga interrupts:
- Raiga: "Time is of the essence. You must go!"
Midoki, frustrated yet understanding the urgency, turns to Elyra and takes hold of her spear.
- Midoki: "Now that I've reached a new level, I can create spiritual treasures imbued with perks." – he says, channeling energy into the spear.
Elyra smiles, her eyes shining with hope. Midoki completes the process, and the two move on together toward the next houses.
Meanwhile, Neptune continues his battle in the House of Aquarius, the shimmering trident of Kamuz glowing with icy power.
- Neptune: "You can't hold me back, Kamuz!" – Neptune declares, his voice full of resolve.
Kamuz grins, defiant.
- Kamuz: "Let's see if you have what it takes... to break the ice of your own soul!"
Thus, the battle in the House of Aquarius intensifies, each move and strike weaving a new tale of bravery and determination among the warriors. Dawn approaches, bringing with it the hope of a new tomorrow.