Chapter 194: Emperor Lucas (1/2)

A slim and all-black Metagen could be seen arriving from a distance. If not for the unique signature of a Metagen, I would've mistaken it for a Darkgen.

As I watched it draw closer, I've already prepared myself for anything that could happen. Nysia would handle what's happening on that side with the Anzeans while I would handle things at this side.

I'm still skeptical about the Anzeans' true intentions due to the Principal's warning before coming here but until now, aside from helping them catch me, they didn't make any other move.

And today, they requested a meeting with the leaders of the Trinity. As to what will be the result of that meeting, I will know later. Even if they suddenly work with us through that, I wouldn't put my complete trust in them.

”The 4th Hero and the one who destroyed everything I built up. We meet at last.”

When the Metagen reached a certain distance from us, it stopped and the cockpit opened. The Pilot inside flew out and hovered in front of me.

”Likewise. I was wondering when will you show up before me, Emperor Lucas.”

From his appearance, it couldn't be denied that Leianne is his daughter. His eyes also had the same glint which showed his ambition. Compared to her that was kind of pure, this guy's ambition was full of craziness. No wonder she found herself conflicted.

”I believe you're taking good care of my rebellious daughter. I'll be taking her back soon. You see, I need her smarts to complete my ambition.”

Rebellious daughter eh? According to Leianne, when she still shared the same vision, she's the one filling up the gaps from his plans. Now that she's not by his side, his plans probably had numerous imperfections.

Is his real purpose here Leianne and not the old man?

”Ah. I'm afraid you will not be able to do that. You see, her ambition is much better than yours. You're too old fashioned like a villain who only wants to see the world burn.”

I get that he wanted the world to himself but if he's not strong enough, he'll just be cut down. Even if it's not me, Nysia will surely do that as the main character of this world.

”Is that all you're here for? I still have to tend to our new member here. Or are you also here to take up my invitation?”

Since he's playing with words, let's fish out information about him first. That Metagen of his was an unknown build and it hasn't been seen in a major battle yet. Also, his ability concerned Darkness just that for years that have passed, no one has seen him take the battlefield. He's always behind, scheming things to benefit him.

”So that invitation extends to me as well. Maybe if you leave this world, I might consider that invitation. You can take your wife with you for all I care. This world doesn't need meddling Heroes like you.”

All this time I'm observing everything around him, he's really a Transcendent and someone stronger than that idiot Julian and the old man.

The energy around him was swirling around in a disturbing fashion.

”Unfortunately, as much as I want to take her away from here, I can't do that. This world will become a gateway to our world if I let it be assimilated by the Dark World you are hosting. Don't worry, we'll leave this world but you won't be there to see it.”

I'll make sure to uproot someone like him before leaving this world. It's much better to leave it in Leianne's hands.

”What if I told you that I'm trying to infiltrate them and destroy them from the inside?”

”That's possible but why will you do that?”

As if he's strong enough to destroy the Dark World. Despite his smarts, he's too ignorant about the real strength of our enemies.

”Because I love this world.”

He answered with a smirk and he opened his arms wide as if he's embracing the world for himself.

”Surely, you jest. You're already on the path which leads this world to its destruction using your own hands.”

”I only love the world, not the inhabitants living in it. That's why it has to be destroyed once and be reborn as a new and stronger world.”

Ah. So it's like that. He's hopeless. There's no point to reform this guy, even if he's strong or smart.

”I see. In that case. There's no point talking with you here. Can you die for me?”

Short-Distance Teleportation!

As soon as I said that, I instantly Transformed to my Energy Incarnate Form to appear before him.

With his smirking face and defenseless body fully captured in my vision, I unsheathed the Willful Sword and delivered a simple slash covered with the blue-colored Swordforce.

Slash!

However, before the Willful Sword could touch his body, it emitted a large amount of black smoke.

No. It's not just emitting it, his body also transformed itself and turned him into a smoke-like entity which immediately dispersed from where he was standing. Due to that, the Swordforce-covered slash of the Willful Sword didn't hit anything.

Ah. It reminded me of that certain character in a popular anime who has the same ability to turn into a cloud of smoke.

When I put the sword back in its sheath, only then did the black smoke gathered and reformed a few meters away from me.

Though he's not hurt, the clothes he was wearing have been cut open.

”I see. The 4th hero is this decisive. Good thing I prepared myself to react to any situation.”

The Emperor said as he looked down at his ruined clothes while tracing the leftover energy on it.

”That's some useful ability, can you tell me what else you can do?”

”Give me Leianne and I will tell you.”

This is the 2nd time he mentioned her. Is he really here for her or he's just masking his true intention?

That ability of his feels like it's almost the same as my Energy Incarnate form. Almost invulnerable to physical attacks and vulnerable to an energy-based attack. If he was a little late at doing that smoke transformation, he'll surely be cut open.