Chapter 18 - Chapter 18: Chapter 17 Massacre (2/2)

“God Worshiping” abilities varied in blessings depending on the chosen entity; Irene chose the Lord of the Lost, and Karl discovered that a strand of black light was bestowed deep within the girl’s soul.

Although the specific effects of Irene’s soul being gradually tinted by the black light were unclear, it definitely wasn’t without effect.

Byrne’s expression shifted, realizing that the most devout person in the family was only Irene; he and his son Lucius could never achieve such devotion.

Irene said in an extremely indifferent tone, “You just need to follow my orders.”

Byrne stood dumbfounded for a while before nodding, acutely aware of his cousin’s gradual transformation over the past two years.

Initially, the girl was similar to ordinary humans; now, she had become capable of assuming the family’s responsibilities.

Karl silently observed the entire strategic situation, knowing that if the Fischer family was pushed to the brink, he wouldn’t hesitate to spend his Spirituality to intervene directly.

Soon he noticed three Extraordinary Exponents among the natives scaling a side wall: nearly two meters tall, the Heavy Stone Demon Bear bloodline brothers wielded long spears, while the middle-aged Priest carried a blue stone axe imbued with faint Magic Power.

“Shh!!!”

The servant who spotted the three people climbing over the wall immediately blew a whistle, and Lucius quickly led five people over, ordering the rest to defend the main entrance at all costs.

“Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!”

Over twenty natives outside furiously pounded on the door, turning the guards’ faces an ashen color; had the door not been reinforced with iron, it would have broken from the outside instantly.

The strongest middle-aged guard pulled a black sphere from his bosom and threw it out the door with all his might; an explosion followed, then came screams of agony while the guards subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

One part of the alchemical explosive obtained from the five trades was used here, while Lucius personally carried two parts, and Byrne also carried two on him.

Lucius and the five guards quickly encountered the middle-aged Priest and the warrior brothers.

“Kill!”

“Blood for blood!”

There was no excess of words between the two sides; combat commenced the very second they met.

Lucius executed his usual rapid forward thrust, aiming to capture the leader first; his first target upon encounter was the middle-aged Priest whom he deemed of highest status.

“Clang!”

The Priest’s axe blocked the thrust effortlessly, his speed and reaction not a bit slower than Lucius, even swiftly unleashing a force stronger than his to raise the axe.

The primary effects of the “Shadow Shark Tiger” bloodline power was the dual enhancement of speed and strength!

“Ha!”

Lucius was repelled by the axe, stumbling back several steps while the five guards beside him thrust their two-meter-long spears at the three Extraordinary Exponents.

Bellowing like bears, the warrior brothers activated the Heavy Stone Demon Bear’s bloodline power and charged forward, ignoring the spears that barely managed to pierce their flesh, failing to reach any vital organs.

With their bloodline power focusing on defense, their flesh and bodily defensive power were troublesome even for mortals.

The warrior brothers swung their axes, and two guards were killed in their bewilderment while the remaining three screamed and turned to flee.

Suddenly, a black sphere rolled at their feet, hissing ominously.

“Boom!”

The explosion from the alchemical explosive hurled the two warrior brothers through the air, their bodies a gory blur before they collapsed, grievously wounded and unable to rise.

This device wouldn’t explode immediately, so it was vital to first draw the enemy’s attention; Lucius crouched slyly nearby, ready to take out the last alchemical explosive he carried.

The power of low-level Extraordinary Exponents was not insignificant, but the power of the explosives was clearly even more devastating!

“Oh Lord of Bloody Cult, my destiny is to enact Your will, to impose curses upon my enemies with Your power; the Cyart people must repay blood with blood!”

The middle-aged Priest chanted solemnly, extending his hand towards Lucius’s head to unleash the power of his magic heritage, “Blood Magic.”

Lucius didn’t hesitate to dodge swiftly but still felt an invisible force locking onto the periphery of his body.

The next moment, the battle-hardened Lucius couldn’t help but wail in agony as searing pain emanated from his arm.

“Aaaaahhhhhhhh!”

The blood within his arm boiled furiously, the entire limb under his armor trembling uncontrollably, ready to burst!