Episode 3: The Trap of Giga2

  Golden light surrounded everything.

  Leon knelt in silence.

  Before him stood Jesus, calm and radiant, a soft halo illuminating the peaceful expression on His face.

  “Those who call upon Me, I will honor.”

  Leon lowered his head.

  “Lord… I understand. Just show me how to act.”

  Jesus looked toward the distance, as if seeing the entire universe at once.

  “The giants’ hearts have been corrupted by fear. But hope still remains.

  Be wise as the serpent… and gentle as the dove. Today’s battle will not be of strength, but of mind.”

  The light faded.

  The sky of Giga2 appeared — dark clouds twisting above a volcanic horizon.

  A Krizardian warship tore through the atmosphere.

  Its metallic hull reflected the red glow of distant volcanoes as it descended. When the landing ramp opened, three warriors stepped out.

  One wore red armor, flames flowing across the plates — the element of fire.

  Another, heavy brown armor like living stone — the element of earth.

  The third, blue armor with liquid patterns moving across its surface — the element of water.

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  The Fire Krizardian narrowed his eyes.

  “The ground… is shaking?”

  The earth trembled beneath their feet.

  Colossal trees swayed and massive stones shifted as vibrations traveled through the land.

  The Water Krizardian looked around cautiously.

  “Something is wrong. The king of this world always greets us.”

  A distant volcano began to erupt — smoke rising, sparks lighting the sky.

  But it was only a hologram.

  Hidden giants and allies of Leon were triggering the illusion.

  Through the smoke, Leon stepped forward.

  A faint smile crossed his face.

  “Thank God… a ship that big.”

  Panic spread among the gathered giants, all pretending to flee. Fire users simulated eruptions while others screamed and ran toward the ship.

  The Fire Krizardian advanced.

  “What is happening here?”

  Leon shouted urgently.

  “The planet is collapsing! That volcano will explode and destroy everything!”

  The Earth Krizardian laughed.

  “I won’t lose my soldiers to a little lava.”

  Leon turned to the crowd.

  “Everyone! We have to take the ship and escape!”

  Chaos erupted as giants surrounded the ship, pushing and shouting.

  The Water Krizardian spoke coldly:

  “Should we kill them all?”

  Leon suddenly moved like lightning, striking toward the Earth Krizardian. Wind exploded outward from the impact.

  The warrior stepped back in surprise.

  “I remember you… the arena boy.”

  Leon clenched his fists.

  “Yes. And I learned something about this planet — when cruelty rises, nature answers.”

  The Fire Krizardian laughed.

  “At least we’ll take you as a trophy.”

  “It won’t be easy to stop me,” Leon replied.

  The battle exploded across the colossal forest.

  Flames scorched trees.

  Stone pillars erupted from the ground.

  Blades of water sliced through the air.

  Meanwhile, Lara — disguised — successfully stole the Krizardian ship and guided it toward one of Giga2’s moons, simulating a departure route.

  Suddenly, the ground shook again.

  Giants emerged from hiding, joining the battle with thunderous roars.

  Even so, the three Krizardians were overwhelming.

  Leon was struck and hurled into a massive tree. The impact echoed through the forest.

  He stood again, breathing heavily, eyes burning with determination.

  The Fire Krizardian raised his hand for the final blow.

  Then—

  A beam of light pierced the battlefield.

  A figure appeared within it.

  Lee stepped forward.

  “I arrived at the right time.”

  Darkness.

  To be continued.