273 Release all their potential (2/2)

Oliver understood all of that, but the hate on his heart did not allow him to accept that a being of a different race could do something impossible for any member of the Heavenly race he had ever met.

”We were fortunate that our ally was capable of protecting us.” Tomas' eyes were full of gratitude as he spoke of their savior.

”Yes, his power is incredible. Unfortunately, he had to sacrifice his incarnation, and it will be a while before he can return to the world.” There was praise in Oliver's voice. A positive view of a life form that was not a member of the Heavenly race was something impossible for the Angelic Paragon just a few years ago, but now he felt nothing odd with his new attitude.

The Sage had modified their memories before leaving. In their minds, the dukes had brought the Sage to see if he could handle Zatiel's interrogation, and they were attacked by Pipit, Finibus, Tina, and Samuel, who had been corrupted by the Neo-Demon.

It was during that battle that Heinz arrived, and they were unable to take control of the winged castle due to the fight. Finibus and the three Angelic Paragon were killed by the Cultivator's beam of sword light, and the duo was only able to survive thanks to the Sage's quick-thinking and powerful spells.

Oliver and Tomas focused on the grey cocoon, and the hate in their hearts was immense. There was nothing that would give them more pleasure than to destroy Zatiel's soul, but the black tendrils inside their brains would not allow them to do it.

Their desires were always second to the goal that the Sage established in their minds, and now they were tasked to secure Zatiel until he comes back.

”Let's regroup at my castle. The defenses are not that powerful as they were in Saint City, but it will be enough to handle the Magi invader force now that the swordsman is gone.” Tomas spoke to Oliver as they flew out of the pit.

Tomas grabbed the grey cocoon and used the teleportation formation inside the winged castle to leave Saint City. Meanwhile, Oliver focused on helping the members of the Heavenly race that were injured.

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On the shore of the Fornes continent, a massive battle had happened. Hundreds of bodies of magic creatures were covering the land, with a considerable number of them being Rank 3 life forms. In the center of this massacre landscape, there were two young people.

Sigrid and Aren were kneeling on the ground. Their bodies were full of injuries, and their energy pools were depleted. They were having a hard time catching their breath and coughed blood from time to time.

The power inside the duo was in a chaotic state, but there was a smile on their faces. The reason was the energy that was running through their bodies and changing their physiques. They reached Rank 3 two months ago, but it was only in this last fight that they were able to complete the first level of the Path Techniques that Zatiel gave them.

It was only now that they were able to relax as they looked at the giant that was standing in the sky above them. Ezequiel's killing intent had been growing with every passing hour the last couple of days, and they understood that they did not have much time left.

The threat of death, along with an unlimited amount of resources and continuous fights, enabled them to release all their potential.

The Supreme Neo-Demon's cold eyes focused on the Eye Holders. Zatiel, Heinz, and he had been sharing information, and they were all aware of the others' advance.

Ezequiel had been running out of patience, and the only reason he did not take care of the siblings once he knew Heinz had come back to the Magi World, was because they still had a few days left until the deadline.