Inside the mansion, there were painting portraits on the wall. A man with the big hat was drawing a canvas while he heard a door opened up.

???: I've been waiting for you, Destiny and Delta Zakuro.

Destiny: The feeling's mutual, Blindt DeVoy.

Blindt: And now that you've arrived, I feel truly inspired. I heard about the tournament you two won in my absence. Congratulations. Please allow me to personally welcome to the ranks of the Risen 4.

Delta: Cut the small talk. Blindt DeVoy, why didn't you enter the championship?

Blindt: As in all aspects of my life, I seek aesthetic beauty in bey battles, and, simply put, that tournaments had none.

Delta: In this world, they'll only be one shining star.

Blindt: Oh, I see how it is. (Scoffs and grunting)

Blindt begins to draw something new that he imagined.

Destiny: (What's he drawing now?)

Blindt: A glimpse into your soul.

Delta: (Gasps)

Destiny: Isn't that...

Blindt: Now, that's beauty.

Delta: What is the point of all this?

Blindt: It seems this will be more entertaining than I expected.

(In the battle room)

Blindt: (Holding out his bey) In case you two didn't know, this is my Dusk Balkesh. I could wax poetic about it's unmatched elegance, but it's defensive capabilities are where it truly shines.

Delta: So, it's a counterclockwise Defense Type?

Blindt: Correct. Magnificent, no?

Delta: Bring it.

Blindt: I'm getting a good feeling. I believe you have what it takes to bring out the true beauty within my Balkesh. I'm bursting with anticipation over what sort of masterpiece my Dusk Balkesh will draw upon this blank canvas. Now, the first battle.

Destiny: Ready. Set!

3, 2, 1, Let it Rip!!!

Delta: Now then, go, Devolos!

Devolos strikes Balkesh and sent flying and lands.

Destiny: Wow, it's so light.

Blindt: Yes, Balkesh is lighter than other Beys, but that's just how I like it. Because... that's what makes it all the more difficult to burst.

Destiny: The Gen weight. It's rubber?

Blindt: With pitiful attacks like those, bursting me will be quite an onerous task.

Delta: We'll see.

Balkesh sent Devolos in the air.

Delta: Dual Phantom!

Devolos lets out its Bullet Clone.

Delta: Destroy them! Clone Attack!

The Clone hits Balkesh everywhere while Devolos spins around it.

Blindt: Hah! I'd expect nothing less.

Delta: Take them down, Devolos!

Blindt: Very nice, but you still come up short.

Blindt: Now Dusk Wing!

Delta: A counterattack?

Blindt: Oh, so it didn't burst.

Balkesh lost its balance and stopped spinning.

Destiny: Venom Devolos with a survivor finish. Point standings, 1-0.

Blindt: (Clapping)

Delta: Hmm.

Blindt: A true member of the Risen 4. To think I would lose by a survivor finish. I commend you.

Destiny: That's not all you got, is it?

Blindt: Hmm. (Chuckles) Why, heavens, no! However,

Blindt: I can see after taking a deep look into the depths of your heart. I'm not the only one hold things back. But I desire to see your true self, so for this next bout, I'll put on my serious face.

Delta: Is that so, you'll still lose.

Devolos was glowing dark.

(Resonating with Devolos and Demonyx)

Devolos: (growls) I can feel it, Delta.

Delta: Devolos.

Demonyx: This Dusk Balkesh is the perfect prey for him!

Destiny: Yes, we're aware.

Devolos: Then, hurry up, and let me eat it! I'm starving!

Delta: Right.

Devolos: (growls)

(End of Resonating)

Delta's eyes were glowing.

Blindt: You're very interesting. I wonder what kind of arts would be created. Let's paint the next stroke! Time for the second battle!

Destiny: Ready. Set!

3, 2, 1, Let it Rip!!!

Delta: Now feast!

Devolos hits the wall and head to Balkesh.

Blindt: Go, Dusk Wing!

Delta: Not so fast!

Devolos is trying to break Balkesh's counterattack.

Delta: (growls) Go, Devolos! Tear them asunder!

Blindt: There you are. Exquisite! Yes! Now we can begin!

Devolos finally got through to Balkesh and sent flying.

Blindt: Transform! Dusk Circle!

Destiny: (Gasps) No way! It turned into a perfect circle?

Blindt: As the battle progresses if Balkesh takes more damage, it takes on the form of the most trefond of circles.

Delta: (At this new form, its defense power goes up.)

Blindt: My, now this is a first. You're the only Bladers who has seen the true beauty of Balkesh. The circle is the purest of all the shapes. It's the epitome of beauty!

Destiny: If that's true, then it's worthy of crushing!

Blindt: Yes!

Blindt: Give me more!

Delta: End this with Shining Launch!

Blindt: (Gasps)

Devolos just shined, but it canceled out.

Delta: What the?!

Blindt: That's just disappointing.

Delta: Go, Devolos!

Devolos was shining mid-way and attacked but it canceled out again.

Destiny: (It's not entering Hyper-Flux! But why!?)

(In Delta's mindscape)

Devolos: What's wrong? It seems you're having a bit of trouble.

Delta: I didn't take into account that Hyper-Flux would fail us. I can't believe that Blindt DeVoy. He's much more formidable than I thought.

Devolos: If I devour Balkesh, I will be one new closer for being the strongest.

Delta: You're right.

(Back to the battle)

Destiny: Delta?

Blindt: (Gasps) Yes, that's it!

Delta: The time has come, Devolos! SWALLOW IT UP! (Summon avatar)

Blindt: Now that's what I like to see!

Blindt: SHOW ME YOUR TRUE FORM!!! BALKESH!!! (Summon avatar)

Delta: ONCE MORE, SHINING LAUNCH!!! (Yells)

Devolos shined one more time and tried attacking Balkesh, but it deflected and stopped shining and went and hit the wall.

Delta: (Gasps)

Devolos was out of the stadium.

Destiny: Dusk Balkesh with a ring out finish. Point standings, 1-1.

Blindt: Yes, it's true. You really do make the perfect muse. But this still isn't quite enough. My inspiration isn't at its most exposive state yet. I know! I need more! Your true nature is just within my reach. It's smoldering in the back of your heart. And once I've defeated you in that state,

Blindt: my beautiful art will finally be complete!

Delta: I see. So I need to unleash a Hyper-Flux greater than ever before. I'll make sure to crush you.

Delta: Trust me!

Destiny: You mean we'll crush him.

Destiny holds out Demonyx.

Destiny: I'm not missing this one.

Blindt: (squeals) That's it! Oh, happy day! Now all that's left is the final stroke. (laughs)

Blindt: The third battle.

END OF PART 18

Next episode of Beyblade Burst Rise: Flash of Light! Shining Crux!

3, 2, 1, Let it Rip!!!