Summoning the Holy Sword

A crimson radiance enfolded the sky and not even the boundless night sky could erase it. Under the tranquil night sky, the smear of red seemed ever more dazzling like a scar across the sky dripping with blood.

Siena stood quietly on the platform, overlooking with a complicated gaze. Drawing support from the wind transmission, she knew what was going on in the distance. Screams, wails, death, agony, and evil were like a pot of thick soup cooked in a fire after being stirred altogether. The strong stench was enough to make one giddy. It was so intense that even the peaceful forest seemed to be gasping for air as though it had fallen sick to a severe illness. The putrid stench from hell and smell of sulfur from purgatory wafted through the trees, making them groan in agony. But all Siena could do was to stand and look into the distance helplessly.

“Siena… go and get some rest…”

Nalea’s voice sounded from behind. Her voice was as gentle as usual, but this time there was some distress in her tone. Upon hearing her elder sister’s words, Siena didn’t want to leave. She shook her head slightly, while continuing to gaze ahead. Then, she spoke calmly. “No, Big Sister. Thanks for your concern, but I’ve decided to stay here until everything has ended. This is a punishment for our helplessness. We can’t intervene and can only watch this painful scene. This is the only thing we can do, isn’t it?”

“… You’re right.”

Hearing her younger sister’s answer, Nalea revealed a forced smile. She strolled ahead and stood beside Siena with a staff in hand. The forest that was always filled with the crisp, melodious singing of elves had turned silent today, but Nalea couldn’t do much. Just as Siena said, all they could do now was to stay here and watch helplessly. This was a punishment for their misjudgment. In order to repair Order as soon as possible, they ‘temporarily’ accepted Ion’s invasion on the Country of Light. But they didn’t expect Rhode to take such arrogant actions to ambush Casabianca, shatter the Order barrier, open the Hell’s Gate, and summon demons from the Ninth Floor of Hell to resist the devils. In fact, when the twin sisters heard this news, they thought that Rhode had gone crazy. But this was the truth. Casabianca had turned into a dead city and this war would shock the continent. Perhaps even after the devils were repelled, this would be an irreparable loss to the continent. But… So what?

Rhode’s face appeared in their heads, narrowing his eyes and gazing at them with a smile of disdain just like when they communicated the last time. Back then, Siena and Nalea knew the risks and dangers involved and tried to convince him to give up on his idea. But it was a pity that what’s done was done. Right now, they couldn’t intervene with the Country of Darkness’s invasion and stop Rhode. Moreover, they understood that Rhode and Ion weren’t the kind of people who would stop when they heard others’ opinions.

“But what we should be worried about is what happens after this.”

“…”

Mini Bubble Gum quickly spoke.

“Leader, use the Delusion Rainbow and give them a good blasting! Kill all four of those rotten octopuses!”

“I don’t think it will work, Madam Bubble.”

Karin denied Mini Bubble Gum’s suggestion.

“We did try to attack them, but as cores, the Fey Devils have stronger defenses than even the Chaos Gate. Even though the Delusion Rainbow can cause damage to a certain extent, it won’t be able to destroy them. Besides, they have a powerful regeneration ability, so even if we get closer, we won’t be able to eliminate them at once. Therefore, I suggest sending out men to attack them under the protection of the magic cannons. Since they are only Fey Devils, they won’t be that tough to deal with. The only worrying thing is the spatial turbulence that comes after the Chaos Gate is destroyed. If we can’t return before then, we may be dragged into the spatial gaps and won’t be able to return. It is extremely dangerous.”

“Fey Devils, huh…”

Rhode knitted his brows before turning to the four octopuses. According to the game’s description, they weren’t too powerful and were around level 75. But sometimes, attributes were more vital than the differences in level. Players always disregarded creatures with high offense and low defense. On the other hand, the most annoying creatures were those with high defense, high health, and low attack because even if there was a high difference in level, it would take players a lot of time to kill the creatures as they couldn’t instant-kill. Moreover, in the face of the Chaos Gate now, devils were constantly emerging to provide reinforcements.

But shortly after, Rhode made his decision.

“I will get rid of one. Bubble, Canary, you two will take one each. Alice, I’ll leave the last to you. The rest of you assist by providing defense and cover for us. We must defeat those bastards in the shortest time possible!”

Rhode spoke, extending his right arm and swinging it forward.

“Everyone get ready to attack!”