KOF: Rise of the King of Fighters

Inside Strathheim Castle, Germany.

The fierce battle between Krauser and Rugal had lasted for hundreds of rounds, and the entire spacious hall was now a ruin, with deep and shallow cracks covering the walls, pillars and floor, making it dilapidated.

At this moment, Krauser's once gleaming golden armor was now completely ruined, with tattered plates hanging haphazardly on his body, revealing bloody wounds from which crimson blood seeped continuously, staining the carpet beneath his feet.

On the other side, Rugal had also taken off his sharp suit jacket, revealing a black vest, but surprisingly, there wasn't a single scratch on his body, and he maintained his calm and composed demeanor.

In this comparison, it is obvious who is stronger and who is weaker; clearly, Rugal has the upper hand in this confrontation.

Krauser knew that defeat was inevitable if things continued this way. He gritted his teeth, a resolute glint in his eyes. Suddenly, he ripped off his upper armor, raised his hands sharply forward, and roared:

"Drink-"

Krauser spread his arms wide, and a surge of energy erupted from his palms. Golden imperial power swept over his entire body, and the air around him was compressed rapidly, producing bursts of explosions.

Super Special Move: Kaiser Wave!

"Again?" Rugal smirked, mimicking the gesture, and scoffed, "Hmph, there can only be one king in this world! And that is me!"

Rugal also opened his arms, but the energy released from his hands was dark red, and at the same time, it was a dark black current carrying the aura of death.

Super Special Move: Kaiser Wave!

Soon, Krauser and Rugal simultaneously unleashed the Kaiser Wave.

Rugal's Kaiser Wave also charged toward Krauser's Blue Kaiser Wave with the same destructive force.

Two powerful energies collided in the center of the hall, and in an instant, a blinding light erupted, making it impossible for the onlookers to open their eyes.

The energy squeezed and rubbed against each other, generating a violent shockwave that spread outwards. At the same time, dark currents swept across the entire area.

"Bang bang bang—Boom—"

The already crumbling walls could no longer withstand the pressure and collapsed in large chunks. In this dazzling yet terrifying light, the figures of Rugal and Krauser were illuminated by flickering light as they stared intently at each other.

Rugal stopped, his eyes coldly fixed on the swaying, severely injured Krauser not far ahead, a slight, contemptuous smile playing on his lips.

He spoke slowly, his voice filled with disdain and mockery: "Klaussa, Krauser, is this all you've got? How disappointing! Hahahaha..."

"I... haven't lost yet!"

At this moment, Krauser's clothes were tattered and blood was seeping from his wounds, staining the ground beneath his feet red.

Krauser's body trembled from extreme fatigue and pain, but his eyes remained fixed on Rugal, who was laughing wildly in front of him, his teeth clenched and making a "crunching" sound.

However, just when everyone thought Krauser was no longer able to fight, he suddenly took a deep breath, and his arms, which had been hanging down, suddenly opened again. At the same time, an even more powerful and surging internal force surged out of his body like a tidal wave.

Krauser's eyes widened suddenly, his pupils turning a chilling, vivid red in an instant. Then, he threw his head back to the sky and let out a deafening roar: "I am the Emperor of Strelheim! Nothing can stop my advance!"

With that roar, a surge of energy rapidly converged into his palms like a raging torrent. The powerful golden energy seemed poised to erupt at any moment, destroying everything in its path.

Seeing this, Rugal, standing opposite him, couldn't help but show a hint of surprise on his face, muttering to himself, "Hmm? He actually wants to use [Caesar's Emperor Wave]? If I get hit by that, things won't be good..."

However, Rugal revealed a contemptuous smile and said with a sneer, "However, I have already seen through your moves!"

In an instant, Rugal's figure blurred, becoming like a fleeting black shadow. The next moment, with a whoosh, he suddenly burst into motion, rushing towards Krauser at an astonishing speed. In the blink of an eye, he was already in front of Krauser.

Seeing this, Geese, who was watching from a distance, felt a chill run down his spine and exclaimed in alarm, "Oh no! That's an assassination technique!"

Krauser gathered all his strength and unleashed his most powerful, world-destroying move.

Ultimate Super Special Move: [Caesar Emperor Wave]!

Krauser thrust his hands forward with a vengeance, and a shockwave containing boundless energy instantly formed, roaring out with terrifying pressure.

However, Krauser's killing move had barely been executed...

"Hahaha! Too late!"

Rugal had already appeared close to Krauser, and without hesitation, he swung his right hand, which transformed into a sharp, cold light, and stabbed straight towards Krauser's abdomen.

"Bah!"

In an instant, a dull thud rang out as Rugal's hand strike landed precisely on Krauser's abdomen. The blow was incredibly powerful; Krauser was struck as if by a devastating force, his body pierced through by Rugal.

"Ugh!" Krauser's scream rang out immediately afterward.

Super Special Move: Death Scream!

"Drink——!"

With Rugal's roar, an invisible black energy manifested from his left hand. Rugal then grabbed Krauser by the neck with his left hand and lifted him up. In an instant, Krauser's inner energy was absorbed by Rugal's left hand.

"Ugh..." Krauser, who had suffered such a heavy blow, could no longer support his body. His body went limp and he was lifted straight into the air by Rugal, letting out a low growl.

"My lord!" Lawrence and Axel, who were standing not far away, turned pale instantly upon witnessing this scene, their eyes widening in horror.

"Oh no! The adult's life is in danger!"

The two were in a great hurry and had no time to think. Without hesitation, they used all their strength to push off the ground and rushed towards Rugal and Krauser, determined to save Krauser from the brink of death.

Geese, who was standing to the side, had already seen through everything and cursed inwardly, "Idiot! This will only lead to his death!"

As expected, Rugal had already keenly sensed the two men's actions. He swiftly withdrew his right hand, which had just pierced Krauser's body, his already cold and ruthless face now appearing even more ferocious and terrifying.

"Hmph! How dare you servants interfere in a life-or-death duel between emperors!" Rugal roared, then gripped Krauser's neck tightly with his left hand and raised his right leg high, assuming a posture as if about to deliver a fatal blow.

"!!!"

At this moment, Krauser, who was already seriously injured and on the verge of death, struggled to move his eyes. When he saw the move Rugal was about to unleash, a deep look of despair appeared on his face.

Based on his understanding of Rugal's move, he knew that his two loyal subordinates would be unable to withstand it and would surely die if they took the hit head-on.

Unfortunately, Rugal had his throat firmly gripped, preventing him from making a sound. As his internal energy drained away, his consciousness gradually faded.

Just then, Rugal suddenly unleashed astonishing power, leaping into the air with Krauser in his arms. In the blink of an eye, he teleported directly in front of the two, transforming one leg into a blade and slashing forward with tremendous force, carrying a dark aura of death.

Super Special Move: [Genocide Slash]!