Chapter 33 - 33: Confrontation (1/2)

Everyone can't believe to see a familiar face. He was once their friend and companion, yet here he is looking at them with disdain eyes and a sinister smile.

This person is the perpetrator from two hundred years ago. Still, what are his intentions for committing such a dreadful act?

Many of their people died because of this man. He infiltrated their ranks and caused discord against them.

Indeed they all wanted to ask a thousand questions or more, yet they can't form any words to convey their thoughts. Simply, everyone can still feel their anguish that fateful night.

Watching their peers fall before their eyes, and they can't do anything to stop the tragedy from ever occurring. They can't help blame themselves for their negligence.

'If only...'

”Oh, I wasn't expecting you will ally yourself with a lowly witch. You have rejected the Oracles before. Don't you detest cooperating with others? What change?” he chuckles mockingly.

The four Guardians can't deny his accusations. Their pride indeed has clouded their judgments, and they intend not to make the same mistakes as before.

Grand Elder Eiteilla only means well when she approaches them. It is not entirely for selfish reasons why she wants to save everyone.

Meanwhile, Gwyddien heaves a heavy sigh, trying to calm his nerves. Last night, he had a crash course with Little Eu learning this Themis counterspell.

It is a simple and yet highly effective spell. He can't believe the girl knows handy spells he could easily enforce.

Meanwhile, the man in black garbs didn't find it suspicious. The witch is using this unique spell from the Oracle Clan, breaking the Themis restrictions temporarily.

Oracles and Witches spell resemble in one way or another. Only a few can truly understand and distinguish their differences.

”Little witch, give my thanks to your Mistress for lending me her mirror. I truly didn't wish to upset her. Give my apologies for dropping unexpectedly to retrieve it. I know my men were somewhat harsh. I hope the body didn't pile up too much...” He spoke in a cold, sarcastic tone.

He is trying to agitate him but to no accord. Gwyddien ignores his taunting as he continues to concentrate.

In truth, Gwyddien is gritting his teeth. He is trembling in terror before this menacing presence. This is his first time on a real battlefield, and yet he doesn't want to disappoint.

He needs to stay calm and focus on maintaining the spell. He shouldn't get this person to distract him from doing anything else.

”Now, shall we finish what we started two hundred years ago?” he casually said.

Without further delay, he jumps off to face them head-on and starts the attack. The shadows come closing in as well.

Hoards of Shadows advance, and their numbers are truly overwhelming. Thank's to Gwyddien's spell. They were kept at bay and giving them enough time to retaliate.

”Vermilion!” Azure shouted as he noticed the mysterious perpetrator targets the youngest Guardian.

He was busy fending off the Shadows together with Tiger. They need to protect and maintain their ground as well.

So far, Gwyddien is indeed holding his ground well. Little Eu's spell is highly efficient and helpful. He can still cast his support spells to help them.

Turtle decided to join despite his weakened state. He can't watch and drag everyone down because of his condition.

”Don't worry. I got this!” Vermilion responded as she looks back at them.

Even though she can't guarantee her success, she knew that she has to try. She can't be a liability.

This person is different from the man they knew. He is menacing, dark, and very aggressive. His amber eyes glow in excitement at the thought of their demise.

Who is he? Why does he hold such a grudge against them?

He casts powerful dark arts against her, which she quickly blocked with a flare spell. He snorts at her effort as he throws another one.

Freya is a gifted Sorceress, but this man is breaking her expectations. She doesn't know how long she can keep up with him.

They are at a disadvantage against this ominous person. With his Shadow army on their tails, just one mistake can gravely cost them.

He knows about their predicament as his smile mockingly. He casts one more powerful, aggressive spell against Vermilion to continue intimidating her.

”Die!” he murmured mockingly with a sinister smile.

Vermilion responded with a powerful spell. Even if she knew that she is not in par with his abilities, she has to try and continue to hold her ground.

She grits her teeth at the dire situation. She needs to think of something to change their circ.u.mstances. Everyone's life depends on it.

Much to her surprise, her spell was highjacked by someone else.

The blazing, fiery magic is intertwined with another spell. It's not uncommon to mix different spells to create a much powerful combination.

It just happens the spell is the forgotten element void. It's a rarely use and wielding it highly complicated.