The battle in the northern corner of the hangar continued with savage intensity.
Vega, with all the upgrades embedded in his mechanical body, relentlessly unleashed volleys of high-powered destructive lasers from both of his palms.
The heat of those beams was enough to melt steel, yet Tora stood firm.
The giant man spun his axe like a windmill, deflecting and even absorbing every incoming blast with a mocking grin.
Realizing his ranged attacks were useless, the machinery in Vega's arms shifted.
His laser cannons morphed into a cybernetic spear charged with high-voltage electricity.
With rocket thrusters igniting on his back, Vega shot forward through the air, charging straight at Tora.
TRANKKK!!
Tora's axe and Vega's spear collided violently, sparks bursting outward along with a shockwave that cracked the floor beneath them.
This time, Vega pushed his propulsion systems to their absolute limit.
The clash of their weapons grew more intense, until a powerful surge forced Tora to slide slightly backward.
Vega's spear managed to graze Tora's shoulder, leaving a small cut that drew blood.
Vega stood there, mechanical breath pulsing rapidly, staring at his silent opponent.
His optical sensors locked onto the black cloth that always covered the upper half of the giant man's face.
"I've always wondered…" Vega muttered, twirling his spear. "…what's really behind that ridiculous blindfold of yours."
In an instant, Vega forced his speed beyond its limits.
He dashed forward, violently knocking Tora's axe from his grip, then reached out and tore off the blindfold in one swift motion.
The black cloth fell to the metal floor.
Time seemed to freeze.
Vega stood motionless.
His eyes widened at what he had just uncovered.
The area around Tora's eyes, extending to his temples, no longer resembled anything human.
But that wasn't what froze Vega in place.
The moment the blindfold came off, the aura around them shifted drastically.
The air became unbearably heavy, suffocating.
Tora slowly lowered his head… then laughter began to spill out.
At first, it was just a low chuckle
before erupting into a manic roar that echoed throughout the entire hangar.
"Hahaha… HAHAHAHA!"
Tora lifted his face.
His distorted eyes glowed with a savage blood-red light.
An unnatural, horrifying grin stretched across his face, revealing rows of teeth.
His killing instinct poured out without restraint.
Vega had just awakened the true demon.
"HAHAHA… YOU DARE!!" Tora roared, his voice warped and monstrous.
Before Vega could even pull back his spear, Tora had already broken through his defenses and delivered a devastating, pure hook punch straight into Vega's steel face.
BOOOOOOMMMM!!!
The metal plating of Vega's face crumpled instantly.
The cyborg executive's body was sent flying like a broken doll, smashing through a row of station pillars and blasting into the next chamber all from the raw, uncontrollable power of Tora unleashed.