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Chapter 66 - Chapter 64: The Last Stand

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The peace they had worked so hard to build was fragile, like a delicate glass sculpture that could shatter with the smallest of blows. Even as Chirag, Siya, and Kael reveled in the calm they had fought for, a storm was brewing on the horizon, one that none of them had expected.

For the first time in years, a messenger arrived at the gates of the castle, carrying news that chilled them to the bone. It was from the gods.

The gods were not content with watching from the sidelines any longer. Their rule had been shaken, their power weakened, and they were no longer willing to stand idly by as the realms—demon, human, and ruler—grew closer.

The gods were coming, and they were coming with everything they had.

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As the messenger delivered the news, the room fell into tense silence. Chirag, Siya, and Kael exchanged worried glances. The war they had hoped to avoid had now come to their doorstep. The gods, furious and threatened by the unity the realms had found, were about to wage war once again.

"We knew it would happen," Kael muttered, his voice heavy with frustration. "But we were hoping it wouldn't be so soon."

Chirag clenched his fists, his heart heavy with the weight of what was to come. "We cannot let them destroy what we've built. We've fought too hard, lost too much."

Siya, who had always been the calm in the storm, stood beside him. Her eyes were determined, filled with the same fire that had carried them through their darkest moments. "We won't let them."

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The preparations began immediately. Messengers were sent to rally the allies they had made over the years—demons, rulers, and even the humans who had joined their cause. They all knew what was at stake.

The gods were coming, and this time, they wouldn't stop until they had destroyed everything Chirag and his friends had worked so hard to create.

But Chirag wasn't afraid. He had faced impossible odds before, and each time, he had come out stronger. This time would be no different.

The time had come for the final stand.

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As the armies of the gods descended upon the land, Chirag stood with Siya, Kael, and their closest allies at the edge of the battlefield. The skies above were darkened with swirling clouds, thunder crackling in the air. The ground beneath their feet trembled with the weight of the coming battle.

The gods' army was vast, stretching for miles. The gods themselves stood at the front, towering figures of unimaginable power. Their eyes glowed with an inner light, their forms shimmering with the divine energy that made them invincible to all but the most powerful.

But Chirag was not intimidated. He had faced enemies far more terrifying, and he had always emerged victorious. This time, he had the love of Siya, the loyalty of Kael, and the power of the relics they had gathered. Together, they were stronger than any god.

As the gods' army charged, Chirag raised his hand, and the flames inside him roared to life. His body burned with the intensity of a thousand fires, his power surging like never before.

"We will not let you take this world!" Chirag shouted, his voice carrying across the battlefield.

And with that, the final battle began.

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The clash of armies was deafening, the sound of steel against steel, magic against magic, and the roar of beasts filling the air. Chirag fought with everything he had, his flames creating a wall of fire that pushed back the gods' soldiers. Siya, ever graceful, wielded her powers with precision, striking down their enemies with deadly accuracy. Kael was a force unto himself, his sword cutting through the enemy ranks with strength and speed.

But it was the gods themselves that posed the greatest challenge.

Raegor, the Demon King, stood beside them, leading the charge against the divine forces. His power was unmatched, but even he knew that this battle would not be easily won.

The gods were relentless. Their power was immense, their attacks overwhelming. But Chirag refused to give up. He had come too far, sacrificed too much. He would not let the gods destroy everything they had built.

As the battle raged on, Chirag found himself face to face with the god who had been leading the charge—Zephor, the god of war. He was a towering figure, his body crackling with divine energy. His eyes were cold, his expression unreadable.

"You think you can defeat us, mortal?" Zephor's voice boomed, shaking the ground beneath them.

Chirag's flames flared brighter, his body glowing with an intensity that matched the god's power. "I'm not just any mortal. I'm the one who will bring your reign to an end."

With a roar, Chirag lunged at Zephor, their powers clashing in a blinding explosion of energy.

The battle between them was fierce, each blow sending shockwaves through the battlefield. But as the fight wore on, Chirag began to feel the strain. The gods' power was immense, and he was growing weary. But he refused to stop.

And then, just as he thought he might falter, he heard Siya's voice in his mind.

"You have everything you need, Chirag. Don't give up now."

Her words gave him the strength he needed. With a final burst of power, Chirag unleashed everything he had. The flames inside him roared to life, consuming him in a blaze of light. The battle between him and Zephor reached its peak, the force of their clash so powerful that it threatened to tear the sky apart.

In that moment, Chirag knew what he had to do. He focused every ounce of his power into a single, decisive strike. The flames surged through his body, gathering in his hands, until they became a massive inferno of pure energy.

With a final cry, he released it.

The blast was blinding, the force of it shaking the heavens themselves. Zephor's form was engulfed in the flames, his divine power unable to withstand the intensity of Chirag's attack. And with that, the god of war was defeated.

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The battlefield fell silent. The gods' army faltered, their morale shattered by the fall of their leader. The remaining gods, seeing their forces crumbling, retreated into the sky, their figures disappearing into the clouds.

Victory was theirs.

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Chirag, battered and exhausted, stood in the center of the battlefield. His body burned with the remnants of the fight, but his heart was full. They had won. The gods had been defeated, and the world they had fought for was safe.

Siya and Kael rushed to his side, their faces filled with relief and pride. "You did it," Kael said, his voice filled with awe.

Chirag nodded, though his gaze remained fixed on the horizon. "We did it," he corrected. "Together."

And with that, the world was theirs.

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