Chapter 51 Part2 (1/2)

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Because of the giant artifact that had once lain in Bayran, the Heaven Rending Cannon... No, now the Heaven Defying Flag Bearer, all of the capital's defenses were destroyed, and all those level 5 or lower were killed by the light blast right then and there.

It was the capital, so it was only right that normal level 1 or 2 citizens had resided there, but now, there was absolutely no trace of them.

And thus, the capital had received a blessing of light and had become a true city of death. The blast of light had substantially weakened the undead curse as well, and even the Imperial Army, which consisted of level 6s or higher, was weakened.

[You unleashed that horror upon us, yet you insist that you're fighting for the Emperor? Shut your mouth, you traitor. That dirty light of yours will never s.h.i.+ne upon the underground ever again!]

[I already told you, that wasn't me...! I wanted to free you from your shackles. I never intended to eliminate everything in the process!]

[I told you to shut your mouth!]

The Archmage and Emperor were rightfully angry. Even the Undead Emperor, who had been content to quietly build his forces, decided to take this chance to wipe out any forces underground beside his own. And to uphold this order, the Lich was prepared to do everything and anything necessary.

As Kratia had said, that blast was the signal for the final battle. The moment the Heaven Defying Flag Bearer was shot, the battle had already started! ...But it had turned out a bit different from her expectations.

[Ah, don't you hear the cries of our dearly departed citizens? That light of yours (which severs all links) is like dust; it's still in the air! Seagald... Seagalddddd!]

[Keuk...!]

That's right. The Emperor had decided to kill Seagald, the one they a.s.sumed had shot the light blast at the capital, first, not the heroes who had come here under G.o.d's will, or the forces from the surface, or even the spy, Arema Steelworker!

Only Seagald, who had formed his own independent force and specialized in light, even after undeath, had the ability to a.s.sault the capital. At least, that's what the Lich and the Emperor thought.

[You fool. You foolish Lich...! Think about it. You know how much us Retadanes loved and treasured the people! There's no way I'd do something like that!]

[You won't fool me! Even His Majesty is aware that only you are capable of wielding such light! Your sword is blazing with the same light, and you're shooting at me with the very same light!]

The situation was really in his favor. If Lee s.h.i.+n Woo hadn't experienced converting the acc.u.mulated darkness within the cannon into light through Dark Shadow himself, then even he wouldn't be able to believe that he'd performed such a miracle either.

Yet, the Lich hadn't noticed the presence of Lee s.h.i.+n Woo's s.h.i.+ning Flame, despite taking a direct hit. Therefore, the Lich couldn't sense Lee s.h.i.+n Woo's light element. And thus, all suspicion was pushed onto Seagald, who had come to Bayran for the express purpose of using said cannon!

[Keuk, you've been deluded for so many years. That's why I opposed the undead curse... Can you even hear me? Are you even looking at me? Feotane Von Seldin! Where did your intellect go; is it along with that soul of yours!?]

[Ha! Seagald, you talk too much, even when your tongue's rotted away!]

The Archmage was no pushover, but Lee s.h.i.+n Woo (as Arema) was also supporting him right now. He rode his golem horse, which he didn't have before, and rushed forward. Seagald grit his teeth. This wasn't the same slow-witted Arema!

[Arema, what did you do!? Tell me, what did the Heaven Defying General (who used you like a mere underling) do!? Don't you think it's strange that he's the only one not here? You're being used as well! It's not too late, I can still...]

[I told you to shut that filthy mouth of yours!]

Lee s.h.i.+n Woo acc.u.mulated as much mana as he could at the end of his fist, and used the very same technique Arema had used against Seagald: the Metal G.o.d technique!

This technique, which suppressed the opponent's mana, was impossible to block, even with the use of the Annihilation Flame. Moreover, the Lich supported him from behind, using his Spatial Magic at just the right time...!

[Keuk!]

Seagald was able to protect his last good arm by using a ton of mana, but the cost was great. Though a level 8's mana reserves were high, they weren't infinite.

He looked at the sky, as if lamenting his situation, and then grit his teeth and yelled.

[Feotane... Please get a hold of yourself!]

[My head's just fine!]

[You're still talking, Seagald!?]

[Keuk, Aremaaaaaaaaa!]

Metal and fire mixed together and melted, and when both of them were gone, Seagald was engulfed in the Archmage's Spatial Magic.

Lee s.h.i.+n Woo moved away preemptively to allow way for Feotane's magic; he then moved back in instantaneously and threw his fist. If it hit, it would definitely inflict some damage.

[Critical Hit!]

[Kuhahk!]

It was as though a sharp drill had pierced through his body and soul, ignoring Seagald's authorities, and causing severe pain!

Was this the power of the metal element? Was this also a part of an innate element? Seagald felt an unfamiliar fear creep up on him, rather than the pain.

Of course, it wasn't Arema's ability, but the skill Lee s.h.i.+n Woo received as a reward for destroying a part of the capital with the cannon, the special pa.s.sive skill, Soul Strike! However, there was no way Seagald would know that.

[Hoo, now are you prepared to face me?]

[Arema...!]

Was this really Arema!? Seagald was astonished as he parried 'Arema's' metal element reinforced strikes.

Before, he was a bit... weaker. He was a show-off; a spy that came from the surface that relied upon his tough body and his status as one of the Four Heavenly Commanders. What's worse, Arema was much weaker just a few days ago when they had last fought!

But then how was he attacking with such agility and precision now!? Seagald then voiced such doubts.

[Are you really Arema...?]

[Ha. Seems like you're the one who needs to get a hold of himself, Seagald.]

[Anti-Skull. You tried to escape the true blessing of death with such a crude method. That's why you've become like this!]

[Grr...!]

Normally, the Metal G.o.d General and the Archmage had absolutely no affinity, yet they were cooperating so well now, whether it be their condemnation of him or their attacks!