Chapter 458 - 408 : Final Battle (1/2)

Arthur, Leiu, and the Joker spent two days to recover to their peak state before initiating their plan. As an enemy, the female parasite was executed by the Joker, after all, dragging her around would be such a hassle, or so he said.

The plan was clear and simple; get rid of all the parasites in Calv-city. From the parasite's memories, Arthur was able to see where the secret rooms and hidden mechanisms were located so infiltrating the castle became much easier.

It unknown when they'll summon their God so the trio decided to finish them before they do it lest they have to go through the trouble of fighting a summoned God.

”Tsk! I knew she wasn't dead!”

The Joker clicked his tongue and angrily stomped the ground. Almost all the soldiers left their posts and went to defend the castle as if they were expecting them.

There were thousands of them and at least a hundred mutants, a terrifying force that would annihilate even any SS-ranked adventurer.

Unfortunately, the kingdom's enemies this time weren't simple adventurers but literal killing machines. To access a hidden tunnel that leads to where the Mana Crystals are hidden, they need to first get rid of all the useless flies protecting the outer perimeter.

Left with no choice but to reveal themselves, two dark silhouettes appeared from behind a well, startling a group of soldiers. Before they could react, the large group was either swallowed by Darkness or hit by sharp Dark Spears.

In just a few seconds, a hundred or so soldiers died, leaving the nearby ones both shocked and afraid. Arthur and Leiu didn't stop, anyone who raised a weapon against them died. As for the Joker, he leisurely followed them, killing anyone who tried to attack from behind.

When more than four hundred soldiers died and the rest decided to back off, clearly afraid of these invaders, the real monsters finally showed themselves.

Six cloaked figures beckoned for the trio to follow them as these parasites didn't want to reveal their true forms to the soldiers outside. Since they warmly welcomed them, they didn't have any reason to refuse their invitation, after all, it was their goal to get rid of any living parasite in this city and all of them are currently hiding in the castle.

Yet again, Arthur found himself in the throne room, which was repaired and back to its glorious state, however, it was about to be annihilated for good this time.

Before any of the two parties could talk or ready themselves, Leiu was like a rocket, jumping at the closest parasites and cleaving them with his greatsword.

Two of them were hit and killed on the spot but his cleave continued onward, destroying the wall and creating a large crater on the ground. Without stopping, he held his greatsword with both hands then slashed horizontally, unleashing a blinding white light which shot toward the remaining four parasites.

They instantly took their real forms but it was too late, the white light unleashed from the greatsword was unstoppable, pushing them against the wall then cutting the 'new' bodies in piece.

Only one lucky parasite who was a diamond turtle, managed to resist the attack but it was still heavily injured. Sadly, it was the end for this poor turtle as a rain of Dark Spears befell on it, not stopping until the parasite stopped moving.

”What the hell! Can't we have some fun with you two?!”

Seeing the enemies dead within seconds, the Joker loudly complained while hugging himself. Neither of the three had anything to do here so just as they were about to advance, a tall figure with scales covering her body appeared out of nowhere.

It was none other than Claudia, who's already in her dragonic form. Her current form seemed more advanced than the last one as every inch of her body was covered in scales and her tail was lengthier.

”You two go ahead, I'll take care of it.”

Arthur walked opposite of the silent Claudia while signaling them to proceed without him. Each person has a job to do and his was surely to face her and kill her.

It was time to end this farce once and for all. Unlike last time, he's completely sane and will be able to grasp what's happening.

The Joker and the Nameless Knight left glancing one last time at their companion. In fact, even Claudia didn't try to stop them even when they passed next to her.

Her full attention was focused on Arthur and Arthur alone, anything else was deemed secondary and not worth wasting time on.

”So we meet again… such a troubling fate we have.”

”Quit trying to sound wise and mysterious, it doesn't suit you.”-Arthur

Unlike the past Claudia, who got provoked by anything he said, the current one was calm and a bit different but that's probably due to the dragonic form which may have slightly affected her mind.

”I really do wish to join hands with you. Together, we can achieve many great things.”

Despite their past feud, Claudia wanted to ally with Arthur more than those parasites, for some reason.

”Why are you so persistent? Are you so eager to betray your current allies?”

”Allies? Don't make me laugh! They are nothing but monsters blinded by their fanatical beliefs. Just hearing them ramble about their almighty God makes me sick!”

Having enough of her talking, Arthur slowly walked toward her while black flames slowly enveloped him.

”Claudia, one way or another, it ends today.”