Ultima's Bite!

April's body felt weightless. The energy flowing through her veins wasn't just power—it was instinct. A new force guiding her beyond thought, beyond strategy.

Her dull-orange hair suddenly flared, growing rapidly, the strands lengthening until they reached the small of her back. It moved as if alive, flickering with invisible currents of energy.

Her silver eyes, once sharp, now gleamed—not just bright, but glacier-like, a cold, unshakable presence.

A shiver ran through the room.

Kai exhaled. "Oh… oh, that's new."

Saya's expression darkened. "She's in U.i Mode."

Dante grinned. "Ultima's Instincts, huh? Now this I wanna see."

Jax rolled his shoulders. "Good. But if you're gonna wield that power, show me you deserve it."

April didn't answer.

She didn't need to.

Her body moved before she could even think.

One second she was standing still—

The next, she was already behind Jax.

BOOM!

Jax barely twisted in time, but April's fist still grazed his ribs, sending a shockwave through the air. The sheer force cracked the reinforced walls behind them.

She moved again—faster, sharper.

Jax blocked, countered, but April was already gone before his strikes could land.

She wasn't fighting like before.

There was no hesitation. No wasted movement.

She wasn't thinking—she was reacting.

Like an animal responding to danger, like a predator closing in on its prey.

Jax grinned, despite the sweat forming on his brow. "That's real combat instincts."

April struck again. Jax blocked. But her foot was already coming up—

A high kick, straight to his jaw.

Jax barely dodged, flipping back. 

But April followed instantly, her movements relentless.

Kai's jaw tightened. "She's not giving him time to breathe."

Saya's voice was quiet. "That's U.i Mode."

Jax landed, skidding back, his arms crossed in front of him.

His grin widened.

Then he cracked his neck.

"Alright, Ultima." His stance shifted—more aggressive, more serious.

"Let's see how long you can hold that form."

April's glowing silver eyes locked onto him.

She exhaled.

Then she disappeared again.