Chapter 53 Part7 (1/2)

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The target of his so ardently desired vengeance was right before him. The 'Archmage' had been so confident in his endeavor that Jissehanu was momentarily stunned. However, he soon realized what must be done and began to act.

[Jirolddddddddddd!]

[Keuk, Jissehanu!? How!? What the h.e.l.l happened!?]

Whereas, Jirold, who had been waiting to hear the good news, had fallen into h.e.l.l. Compared to Jissehanu, he hadn't grasped the situation right away. That allowed Jissehanu to make the first move.

[Kuhahk!?]

[Jirold, I wanted to see you! I really wanted to see you!]

[This... Jissehanuuuuuuu!]

Even if it's rotten, it's still a herring, huh. Once Jirold was struck by Jissehanu's darkness, he got a hold of himself and began to counterattack. Dark lightning crackled, gathered around his hands, and s.h.i.+ned.

Just because he possessed Lightning Bind didn't mean his combat abilities were low. He was a Vampire, a species that specialized in magic and regeneration, and had also nearly mastered his lightning element!

[I don't know how you brought me here, but Jissehanu... Bringing me before you was a huge mistake. Have you forgotten? Long ago, you weren't able to beat me. By becoming an undead, have you forgotten about my strength along with everything else!?]

[I remember, Jirold. I remember it as if it were just yesterday; how ruthless you were to me and my friends. But time has pa.s.sed. So much so that it feels like we were playing house back then! ...And it seems like you've become an undead too. How hilarious!]

That's right. It didn't matter what they were thinking before, or who/what intervened. Now that they'd met, they would have no choice but to fight until one of them died!

The Magic Emperor's lightning clashed with the Undead Emperor's darkness midair. Contrary to Jirold, Jissehanu was a magician that had maxed out his darkness element and used it as his standalone element. Thus, his darkness was far greater than Jirold's lightning.

[Hmph, you've been immersed in this darkness and have become quite close with it it seems. Now I'll show you that lightning can even tear through that darkness you hold so dear!]

[...Keuk!?]

Jirold soon realized that if he kept using the lightning element, he'd lose, so he began using his Lightning Bind. Lee s.h.i.+n Woo wasn't aware of this yet, but Lightning Bind was a perfect battle ability.

With Lightning Bind, Jirold transferred all damage dealt to him to those connected with him, and could steal their Magic, Health, Strength, and Agility to bolster his own stats. That was the true power of Lightning Bind!

The Magic Emperor hadn't fought on the frontlines thus far, so he'd never had a need to use it that way. However, Lightning Bind reinforced the darkness element's 'link' ability close to its limit!

...If he could use Lightning Bind properly, that is.

[Keuk, why...]

[I can tell what you're trying to do, Jirold. However... This is my palace.]

Jissehanu mocked him.

[You probably erected a barrier around your palace too. Did you think I wouldn't do the same?]

[How did you...!?]

[I was always one step behind you, but it was my barrier that allowed for the creation of this Empire. And for the past several years, I've strengthened that ability again and again! Though there was an unfortunate incident a short while ago that destroyed a part of the barrier...]

When the light blast had struck the capital, the Undead Emperor had been extremely confused. He was nervous, thinking that perhaps Seagald truly intended to uproot the entire Empire.

However, there was one good thing that came out of it. As the Undead Emperor no longer needed to maintain the barrier, he was now able to conserve some of his mana. He didn't obsess over remaking the damaged barrier, and instead focused on reinforcing the palace's barrier.

It had turned out to be a wise decision. Even if Jirold used his Lightning Bind, its effects couldn't penetrate the palace's barrier, thus stopping him from affecting or being affected by others!

[Keuk, Jissehanu, you dare... you...!]

[Jirold, shall we play? We have plenty of time anyway. No one will be able to interfere.]

The aftermath of the two Emperor's magic had already erased the palace's guards from the face of the earth. The palace was completely empty. Of course, there was no way that the Archmage, Feotane Von Seldin would be affected...

'Feotane may be skilled, but he cannot intervene in my battle with Jirold. Moreover, linking the s.p.a.ce between the two palaces must've taken a heavy toll on him. ...I'm so thankful to him. I hope he got away safely.'

Then, he heard a commotion from afar, outside of the palace. The Archmage probably knew he would be of no help and had decided to command the troops in his Emperor's stead. Since Jirold wasn't the only enemy they had to face right now.

No, this was where things would truly begin. The battle between the undead and the dirty humans on the surface would begin in earnest. The Archmage should be able to lead their troops to victory on behalf of the Underground Empire!

[While our troops fight, let us also fight to our heart's content, Brother! It reminds me of so long ago!]

[You disgusting... Fine, I'll take you on. Let's see who's superior!]

The two Emperors clashed once more. As they were both level 9s, the ambient mana vibrated mercilessly. But due to Jissehanu's barrier (within the hall), the ruckus didn't escape the palace's walls. They were dueling for supremacy!

...Because of that, Lee s.h.i.+n Woo was able to move a bit more freely.

”I can't believe you're so calm, even after seeing that.”

”I have to be calm. They're both freakishly strong; whenever they attack each other, their bones creak, and they hurt each other. How can I not be calm? At the very least, neither one of them will win one-sidedly, so I won't have to take over.”