Chapter 45 Part4 (1/2)

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The darkness swayed and spread. However, that very darkness was ripped apart by golden mana. While the Metal Army and Anti-Skull fought against the Golden Shadow, Arema Steelworker played a game of hide-and-seek with the Golden Shadow General, Vellun Von Dorthe. Their mana mixed together messily and continuously exploded.

The two level 8s were so imposing that some of their troops were unable to maintain their balance and fell to the floor. However, the situation was so urgent that they had no time to worry about them.

[He's gone that way!]

[d.a.m.n it, block... Kuhahk!?]

The Golden Shadow troops hid within the Golden Shadow general's shadow, and even the Four Heavenly Commanders were no match for them. They truly were the Emperor's personal a.s.sa.s.sination squad. If the Metal Army or Anti-Skull were to have faced them alone, it would've been twice as hard to fight them off.

'Plus, the Golden Shadow General's ability works well in several situations.'

If his shadow expanded and covered the entire area it then starts obscuring the line between friend and foe. But the Golden Shadow troops, which were used to said phenomenon, could move with ease and execute their foes. However, their enemies were a different story.

They would either attack incorrectly and harm their allies, or they would evade an attack but their movements would overlap with another, causing them to both expose weak points. The confusion was quite entertaining. On the other hand, the Chi Pauls were doing just fine against the Golden Shadow, so much so that Lee s.h.i.+n Woo was shocked.

'The key to this battle is the Golden Shadow General. And if we kill him, then we need someone who can keep up with Arema Steelworker.'

If Seagald Von Retadane had been here, then the battle would be progressing a lot differently. Unfortunately, his representative, Tarian Von Retadane was slightly lacking in terms of ability.

No, he looked like he was holding back. He was only focused on protecting his allies from harm and wasn't actively trying to fight back...

'There's a limit to how suspicious you can be.'

Lee s.h.i.+n Woo had been quiet watching Tarian and smiled, dumbfounded. He was delaying on purpose. He was trying to extend the battle as long as possible while keeping Anti-Skull's casualties at a bare minimum.

What was more hilarious was... he must think that no one had noticed, but he was looking at Lee s.h.i.+n Woo and trying to find a weak spot. He knew that Tarian couldn't conceal his killing intent, but he didn't think he was this foolish. To think he wouldn't even be able to properly a.s.sess his opponent's abilities! Though Lee s.h.i.+n Woo was concealing them!

'So we have the same idea.'

The faint, lingering idea of maintaining their alliance broke at that very instant. If that's what he wanted, then he had no choice but to respond in kind!

'Jin, just hide for a little bit.'

'Wait, why?'

While the Golden Shadow attacked Tarian and obscured his vision, Lee s.h.i.+n Woo's body melted into the air. He had discreetly spread his mana everywhere. Lee s.h.i.+n Woo's darkness was mixed with the Golden Shadow General's darkness.

[Die, you rebel!]

[Hmph. It's laughable that the undead curse has so much influence on one such as yourself !]

[Keuk!]

He said roughly and swung his sword, pus.h.i.+ng the Golden Shadow towards the golems. When he was finished dealing with them, Tarian looked for Lee s.h.i.+n Woo once more, but... At that moment, something pierced through his back. What appeared behind him was clearly a member of the Golden Shadow.

”I cannot permit you to live, as someone who opposes our great Emperor!”

[Keoheok...!?]

His sword seemed entirely comprised of darkness. It was a shadow sword created through his Wild Card skill, which also doubled as all of his combat skills as well.

This sword, which simultaneously possessed the properties of Shadow Horn and Thorn Shadow, was quite powerful indeed, but by fusing with the surrounding darkness, it also paralyzed the attacked foe. A level 8 would be able to use their own mana to eliminate the ambient mana, but it would be impossible for Tarian.

[The rebel's stopped moving!]

[One of ours has beaten Tarian Von Retadane!]

[This is our chance. Attack while he's still weakened!]

Lee s.h.i.+n Woo's attack was merely the precursor. Soon, the Golden Shadow rushed crazily towards him and mounted a full-on offensive. The Anti-Skull were clearly fl.u.s.tered and rushed over to stop them. Unfortunately, the darkness that covered them was completely different now.

[Protect Lord Tarian... Keoheok!?]

[W-Why!? I didn't attack you...!]

[D-Don't move. This is their trick! Cut through the darkness!]

[But Lord Tarian... Keok. Kaaaah!]

They had definitely aimed for the enemy, yet they had cut down their allies instead. They moved towards Tarian, yet they got farther and farther away. The power which had helped them resist the undead curse and maintain their intellect wasn't helping them here.

[The Beginner Dark Shadow element has become Lv8 and Magic has increased by 20.]

It was chaos. The Golden Shadow went wild, while the Anti-Skull cried out and cut through the darkness. Since their commander, who could've righted the situation, was paralyzed, Anti-Skull's forces began to noticeably dwindle.

[Keok. d.a.m.n you... With my light...!]

”Stop struggling. It won't work.”

Lee s.h.i.+n Woo grinned and whispered to Tarian, who was desperately trying to gather his mana.

Because Tarian was a part of the Retadane family, who specialized in light, it was clear that he was trying to use some sort of light spell. But even if he tried, it wouldn't matter. Even if he could create light, he was just level 7 as well as an undead, so he wouldn't be able to beat back Lee s.h.i.+n Woo's darkness, would he?

Even if he could create light powerful enough to undo his binds, he could just use Dark Shadow to reverse the light into darkness. So long as he wasn't level 8 or possessed MAX light mastery or maybe even high rank mastery, he wouldn't be able to overcome his Dark Shadow.

[As I thought, you aren't... Golden Shadow...!]

”I want to ask you something. Why do you hate me so much? Did you really think you could beat me?”

[How dare you oppose the Retadane clan's light!]