Chapter 33 - 33: Confrontation (2/2)

”I am not aware the little bird knows how to wield the forbidden element…” he is now the one gritting his teeth and holding his ground.

”What I know, and I don't know is none of your business!” Freya refuted.

She can't admit she is no longer in charge of the spell. She knits her brows as she looks at him in disdain.

”Who are you exactly? Why are you causing so much trouble?” Freya inquired at the struggling man.

He snorts as he refuses to give in to her intimidation. His eyes continue to glower at everyone as he takes a step back.

As powerful as the Holy Guardian Lord Vermilion, he knew that she couldn't possibly push him back like that. He suspects someone is helping them like what happened two hundred years ago.

But who?

There is no 'Oracle Grand Elder' as powerful as the late Grand Elder Eiteilla. She failed to pass all her knowledge to the future generation.

The Divine Witch Circe can't possibly involve. This is simply out of her expertise.

The Divine Lord Foeni has entrusted this duty to the Guardians while he takes responsibility for other matters as well.

He grits his teeth as he drowns himself in contemplation. No one in this world could oppose him head-on!

Meanwhile, two mysterious presence is hiding above the dark clouds looming over the sky. One is protecting the smaller one who is discreetly casting multiple counterspells.

The thick, ominous clouds have concealed their presence quite well. No one has detected their presence ever since their arrival.

As a precaution, the man has cast a spell to continue shrouding their presence. For some reason, they need to hide their involvement in this series of events.

Azure, Tiger, Turtle, and even Gwyddien are all doing their part to keep the hostile Shadows at bay. They need to control this unfavorable situation in their favor.

”Darn you all!” he shouted aggrievedly.

He uses his anger to continue fueling his spell. Using emotions to empower one's magic is not uncommon.

Vermilion enhanced the spell as well. She can feel the caster has reached her limit and wanted to help whoever he is. That is the least she could do.

The fiery, blazing fire combined with a void spell is truly overwhelming. It slowly engulfs his dark magic as it continues to empower it.

'This is madness!' the ominous entity thought.

He can't possibly lose fairly against the Holy Guardians. He can only suspect someone is helping them to outwit him.

He looks around as he observes his surroundings. Despite the normalcy, there is definitely an anomaly.

Who is interfering with his plans?

He decided to unleash a series of attacks hoping to hit someone who is concealing himself on his blind spots. That is the only logical explanation on his mind.

Meanwhile, beyond the looming dark clouds, the tall man cast a counterspell to reflect his advances. He won't let him discover their interference.

His smaller companion, on the other hand, is concentrating on helping the little Lord Vermilion. She is indeed at her limit, but thanks to the Holy Guardian, she can continue holding her ground.

Watching his distress and troubled face made Vermilion wonder about his suspicions. Was there someone beyond the sea of dark clouds looming around them?

Who is helping them? She knew very well that someone else was there, but she can't confirm his presence.

Only someone much more powerful than any of them has the ability to conceal themselves. Still, she can't think of anyone who will risk himself to save them.

Everyone is drowning own their assumptions and speculations. They can't possibly be winning against this ominous person by sheer luck. Someone indeed is helping them.

The Holy Guardians can only look at each other. They can't openly discuss their suspicions in front of their enemy.

The situation only agitates their enemy. Despite knowing the possibility, he can't confirm any of his suspicions.

He can't believe these Holy Guardians have allied themselves with a much more powerful entity. They don't trust anyone but themselves.

How could they and who?

Still, the possibility of having such changes never left his mind. That is the only constant thing in this world — Change.

In the middle of his contemplations and hesitations, he was engulfed by the fiery void spell. He can only regret underestimating his enemies as he throws curses at them.

The magic has caught him off guard and restrains his advancements. It will inevitably delay him several years before he could fully recuperate.

”Darn you! I will never forget this! You will pay a hundred folds for this! REST ASSURED. I WILL DEFINITELY COME BACK!!!!! ARRRRRRHHHHGGGGG~”