Reborn as an Extra Chapter 726: Realm Weaver.

When sworn enemies collide, a fiery hatred sparks in their eyes instantly.

For the individual who had nearly sealed Ellie's doom and thwarted his mission, pleasantries were unnecessary.

Lingering was out of the question; no words needed to be exchanged. The battle commenced in full force from that very second.

Rio didn't pause for even a millisecond. His sword was drawn, a blur slicing towards Raika’s neck with ultimate velocity.

However, Raika was no pushover by any means.

The fact that he advanced so close to Rio, fully aware of Rio's terrifying speed, signaled his preparedness for any eventuality.

Before Rio's blade could connect with Raika, Rio abruptly perceived a shift in his surroundings.

He was no longer within the vibrant festival grounds; rather, he found himself suspended in an expanse of emptiness!

Glancing down, Rio could survey the entirety of the planet below, set against a backdrop of countless stars gleaming in the dark void.

Though Rio had anticipated that his attack might not dispatch Raika so easily,

he hadn't foreseen his opponent wielding a 'World Authority' so potent that an entirely new realm was conjured solely to evade Rio's assault!

"Hey! That was awfully rude! Had I not arrived in my true avatar, I might have actually met my end by your hand just now..."

"Your strength has grown considerably since we last met; it pleases me to witness this..."

Raika's signature smirk graced his features, his light green hair swaying as potent miasma emanated from his being.

"It has been quite some time since someone compelled me to manifest my true avatar. The last instance was during the ambush of King Allen, alongside the shadow dragons, with the intent to end him..."

"A shame King Allen survived that surprise strike, thanks to that wretched woman Astra. But alas, that matters little now; I have found a superior alternative..."

"You are superior to them, after all..."

Raika made no move to await Rio's reaction. This was his domain, his personal realm, and he felt no apprehension about facing defeat on his home turf.

Employing his mysterious 'Realm Weaver' World Authority, Raika designated Rio as the 'target' for the entire 'realm.'

A dark, black crown, shimmering with a purplish-black aura akin to Raika's own, materialized above Rio's head, sending an icy shiver down his spine.

"This... is the embodiment of the 'Law' of 'Cosmic Order'? Could this crown possibly be..."

As if sensing Rio's bewildered query, Raika grinned, spreading his arms wide and exclaiming with exhilaration,

"Indeed! This is one of the twin ultimate manifestations of the 'Law' of 'Cosmic Order' – the 'Crown of Infinite Cosmos'!"

"Initially, I had hoped 'Raksha, The Sword of Cosmic Order' would be present as well, but she has departed the universe. Consequently, the crown will have to suffice for the moment..."

Rio's eyes narrowed, a sudden realization dawning on him regarding the perilous predicament he now faced.

The primary motivation behind Rio suggesting a journey to the Beast Archipelago with Link and the others was his intention to embark on a pilfering expedition, securing the legendary artifact known as 'The Crown of Infinite Cosmos' for himself!

However, it appeared that Raika had already claimed the crown before Rio could lay his hands on it!

'Ugh, this is the first time someone has successfully pilfered an item I had set my sights upon...'

For the first time ever, someone had surpassed Rio's own record as the supreme thief in the universe, and the culprit was none other than Raika, the master of the holy lyre and the self-proclaimed holy sage!

"No wonder you possessed such extensive knowledge about me when I first entered the spirit realm, consistently making accurate deductions about my identity..."

"Not only do you possess the Crown of Infinite Cosmos, but you command a World Authority that grants you the power to forge new realms and manipulate the very fabric of cosmic order!"

An entity capable of manipulating the 'Law' of 'Cosmic Order' would undoubtedly be able to detect any 'anomaly' disrupting the otherwise predictable 'order' of the vast cosmos.

Rio's very existence served as such an anomaly in this world.

To someone like Raika, who vigilantly observed the world's natural progression and maintained close ties with the 'Law' of 'Cosmic Order,' Rio's presence was as conspicuous as a lighthouse beam piercing through the darkest night!

It made Rio exceedingly easy to pinpoint and allowed for the revelation of numerous secrets about him through this formidable power!

If Rio symbolized the disruption within an established order, then Raika embodied the order itself, positioning him as a direct adversary to Rio!

"Now it's all crystal clear why you designated me as the 'hero' you mentioned. You simply wish for me to become the next 'pawn' in the game of heavenly luck and cosmic order, now that Fade has become utterly useless!"

With power surging through his blade, Rio shattered the fabric of space-time, unleashing a massive cosmic fissure that rapidly expanded in all directions with astonishing speed!

"Do not presume I will be defeated as easily as last time!"

Raika's hastily constructed realm, being inherently fragile, couldn't endure the full might of Rio’s onslaught. Consequently, Rio unleashed copied assaults from Ashtel, shattering the fabricated domain instantly!

"Hey, hey, what's the rush? We still have so much to discuss; don't be so distant now; aren't we old acquaintances?"

Just as Rio was about to bring about the realm's total destruction through spatial rifts, Raika invoked his world authority, synchronizing it with the 'Crown's' might to forcibly manifest the 'Law' of 'space'!

This act instantly mended every spatial tear caused by Rio, rendering the realm far more stable than its prior state!

It was now impervious to spatial collapse!