**Chapter 871: Curses and Wrath**
**Scene 1: Planetoid Zero-Zero-Two – Dagon POV**
The barren surface of planetoid zero-zero-two trembled under the gravitational pull of the Maw's black holes. Dagon moved with unnatural speed, his Wrath Shield: Cannon Spike form towering and spiked, dark energy leaking from every vent as he dodged the first coordinated assault from the corrupted heroes.
The Legendary Shield Hero Naofumi raised his shield, a dark aura flaring around it. "Curse Series: Gluttony!" he roared. The shield pulsed, absorbing nearby energy and launching a voracious wave that tried to consume everything in its path. Dagon rolled aside, the ground where he had stood disintegrating into nothingness.
"Not bad," Dagon muttered, launching a barrage of dark energy spikes from his armor. "But you're still just a puppet."
The Sword Hero Ren Amaki charged, his blade glowing with cursed power. "Curse Series: Lust!" The sword emitted a seductive, disorienting wave that tried to cloud Dagon's mind with false desires. Dagon shook it off with a snarl, his Wrath Shield flaring to burn away the mental intrusion. He countered with a powerful punch, his spiked gauntlet grazing Ren's side and drawing blood.
The Spear Hero Motoyasu thrust forward, his spear crackling. "Curse Series: Greed!" The weapon multiplied into dozens of illusory copies, each seeking to impale Dagon and steal his power. Dagon spun, his armor's vents releasing a burst of dark fire that dispersed the illusions. "Greed won't save you from me."
The Vassal Heroes joined the fray, their curses activating in sequence. The Gauntlet Hero Fohl Fayon slammed his fists down. "Curse Series: Sloth!" A heavy, slowing field enveloped the battlefield, trying to sap Dagon's speed. Dagon pushed through it, his Wrath energy burning brighter to counteract the lethargy.
The Projectile Hero Rishia Ivyred fired a barrage of cursed arrows. "Curse Series: Envy!" The projectiles homed in on Dagon, fueled by jealous hunger for his strength. Dagon raised his arm, the shield mode absorbing several before he unleashed a counter-wave of dark lightning.
The Hammer Hero Shildina swung her massive hammer. "Curse Series: Pride!" The weapon grew enormous, empowered by arrogant might. Dagon dodged the crushing blow, the ground shattering where it landed. He retaliated with a charged spike whip, wrapping it around the hammer and yanking Shildina off balance.
The Axe Hero Natalia charged with wild swings. "Curse Series: Wrath!" Her axe burned with uncontrolled rage, matching Dagon's own dark energy. Their weapons clashed in a shower of sparks and dark fire.
The Claw Hero Rhubaldt Warbaldt slashed with razor claws. "Curse Series: Lust!" The claws emitted pheromones and disorienting waves. Dagon ignored them, his armor's dark side shielding protecting his mind.
The Whip Hero Rino cracked her whip, the weapon extending with cursed reach. "Curse Series: Greed!" It tried to latch onto Dagon and drain his life force. Dagon severed it with a dark energy blade.
The Carriage Hero Holn Anthreya summoned illusory carriages that charged like battering rams. "Curse Series: Sloth!" The vehicles slowed everything they touched. Dagon leaped over them, firing a barrage of Wrath missiles that destroyed several.
The Staff Hero Aultcray Melromarc XXXII channeled dark magic. "Curse Series: Envy!" Bolts of jealous energy sought to copy and steal Dagon's power. Dagon absorbed them, turning the stolen energy against the heroes.
Dagon laughed darkly as he moved through the chaos. "All these curses and you still can't touch me. Come on—show me your true power!"
**Scene 2: The Battle Intensifies**
The corrupted heroes pressed their attack, their Curse Series abilities combining in devastating ways. Naofumi's Gluttony shield absorbed attacks and launched them back amplified. Ren's Lust sword created illusory duplicates that tried to seduce and distract. Motoyasu's Greed spear multiplied and sought to steal Dagon's weapons.
Dagon dodged and weaved, his Wrath Shield adapting. "Cannon Mode!" he shouted, the armor shifting to launch massive dark energy blasts. The heroes scattered, but several Vassals were hit, their curses flaring wildly.
Fohl's Sloth field tried to slow Dagon, but the Wrath energy burned through it. "You think you can make me tired? I've fought for years without rest!"
Rishia's Envy arrows homed in, but Dagon raised his shield, absorbing them and redirecting the stolen power into a counter-strike. Shildina's Pride hammer came down, but Dagon met it with a spiked fist, the impact sending shockwaves across the battlefield.
Natalia's Wrath axe clashed with Dagon's blade, dark fire meeting dark fire. "Your rage is nothing compared to mine!" Dagon roared, overpowering her and sending her flying.
The battle raged on, the planetoid shaking under the force of their clashes. Dagon's Wrath Shield grew stronger with every moment, feeding on the dark energy around him.
**Scene 3: Dooku's Fall**
Dooku watched from the shadows, his smug expression fading as Dagon dismantled the heroes one by one. "Impossible… they were supposed to overwhelm him."
Dagon turned toward Dooku's hiding place. "Your turn, Count."
He charged, Wrath energy flaring. Dooku unleashed Force lightning, but Dagon absorbed it, his armor glowing brighter. "You think lightning can stop me?"
Dagon punched through Dooku's defenses, his spiked gauntlet tearing a massive hole in the Sith Lord's chest. "I don't have time for you. Die!"
He ripped Dooku's spine out, ending the Sith Lord's life in a spray of blood and dark energy. Dooku's body collapsed, the hologram feed cutting to static as the heroes closed in once more.
Dagon stood over the fallen Sith, his voice echoing across the battlefield. "Your master is dead. Now it's your turn."
The corrupted heroes roared and charged again, their curses flaring brighter than ever. The final battle for the galaxy had truly begun.