Chapter 469 - 419 : Light and Darkness 1 (1/2)

”So, what happened after? Did you survive?”

As the Joker slowly narrating what happened in Riarravar, Lucy couldn't help but ask that question as she was curious about the outcome.

The Joker let out a forced smile and replied:

”Unfortunately, we did not. We were not powerful enough to fight against legions of Cthulhu and armies of other evil races. However, we were still able to fight for ten continuous days before succumbing to our injuries.”

***

In a battlefield filled with mountains of corpses, whether it's weird-looking monsters or rivers of blood, three men laid on the cold ground, barely breathing as their bodies had dozens of injuries.

The Joker, who sustained the heaviest wounds, coughed lots of blood while trying to open his mouth and talk. As he gazed at the red sky with an absent-minded look, he noticed that the shade of red that dominated the sky was slowly but surely disappearing.

He sacrificed most of his power and ended up killing that gigantic god-like being but the cost was too great.

”*cough* *cough* the clouds have parted *cough* and the skies cleared… it is time I bade you farewell *cough*.”

A pool of blood appeared underneath the man, who was on his last breath, barely able to maintain his consciousness. The other two were in no better condition but they still forced themselves to stand up.

As they faced the dying man, both of them bowed their heads, each saying what's on his mind.

”We tried our best, at least we won't have any regrets.”-Leiu

”If there is an afterlife, I very much hope to become brothers with you again.”

All they got in response was a soft smile from the Joker, who's heartbeat was becoming slower and slower. He mustered all the strength he had left to utter those last words.

”I shall become the wings of rebellion.”

This was the last thing the Joker said before his eyes closed shut and his life ended.

With one of them gone, the two glanced at each other before turned to face the West, where a suffocating pressure was slowly creeping on them. Though they successfully got rid of the forces of the Dark-skinned creatures, the Cthulhu sent reinforcements albeit a bit late.

A ginormous figure, just like the one killed by the Joker, was heading toward them, its appearance different from the last one. This one had eight arms and was holding a large lantern that contained red flames. From the looks of it, it was this being that created the fire which engulfed the entirety of Riarravar.

”Breaketh thy chains of captivity!”

”And fight to erase not the sins but the misdeeds!”

Both of them let out a laugh as they tightly held their weapons and readied themselves for this battle, which probably is their last. They will soon follow their brother and although it's a shame to die when they have come this far, they couldn't just turn around and run away. Their dignity won't allow them to do that, not even Arthur, who swore to return safely to his family.

A day later, after a bitter struggle, a joint attack of Arthur and Leiu managed to seriously injure the big monster but they were still overwhelmed but the enemies' numbers.

*****

”Is this the end?”

Lucy, who's breathing became fast and complexion worsened, asked with a strange tone. The Joker shook his head and replied:

”Oh no, there's still an important piece left untold but before that…”

He flicked his fingers, causing a carefully listening Angelica to appear before her little sister, who was shocked to see her.

”You have heard enough, it's time you go. What I'm about to say is only for Lucy and Lucy alone.”

Lucy didn't snap at her sister or give an intense reaction, she just glared at Angelica for a few seconds before waving her hand, causing a chilling gust to push the shocked woman out of the room.

The Joker snapped his fingers against, isolating this place so that no one can eavesdrop, not even the powerful Matriarch.

”Listen carefully, what I'm about to tell you concerns the destiny of this world… what happened before time and anything before it, how everything came to be and what led to the complete destruction and domination of Riarravar.”