NOVPUBThe entire sanctuary was filled with an atmosphere of a fight to the death, the final moment.
When Lanci unexpectedly produced two more Orange Epics at the most crucial moment, it seemed as if he was toying with the Goddess of Destruction. The Executioner, the Paladin and the male guard, who had already resigned themselves to death, seemed to see the great sun rise again and roared with invigorated battle spirits!
Meanwhile, in front of Lanci.
"Ah ..."
The Goddess of Destruction’s eyes widened, her terrified pupils reflecting nothing but the deadly orange light.
Even though Orange Epics were extraordinarily powerful, choosing them was a process of careful consideration as they could not be removed once bound, and they couldn’t be changed according to tactical needs which resulted in less flexibility in the spell structure. One’s Orange Epics and Pink Sacred Magic Cards are essentially representative of their core system.
In other words, an individual’s Orange Epics and Pink Sacred Magic Cards were almost symbols of their magical essence, especially the Orange Epics which could never be unbound compared to the Pink Sacred which still had room to be unbound.
The Goddess of Destruction, Adelis, could not imagine that Lanci, apart from the [Great Love Poet], had two more unused orange cards!
Even without knowing the effects of the two Epics, Adelis had already experienced that each of Lanci’s cards were undoubtedly insults and tortures of the extreme kind.
Suddenly..
Overwhelming fear and resistance in the heart of the Goddess of Destruction suddenly surpassed her humiliation and anger.
She would rather die than use her own body to experience Lanci’s remaining magic cards, let alone the two climactic Epics!
With her anger extinguished by intense fear, all that was left in the Goddess of Destruction was an escalating desire to survive.
As if instinctively, she looked towards the sanctuary’s main entrance.
The Goddess of Destruction began to sway, she stood up from the ground with the support of her Magic Sword, urging her slightly numb legs to run outside.
"Cowardly scoundrel!!!"
With a loud shout, the Executioner’s axe traced a silver arc in the air, the Paladin’s Holy Light Longsword flashed with a mysterious glow, swung fiercely towards the Goddess of Destruction - Adelis’ lower back.
The male guard’s dagger was like a cold gleam, he rushed out from the dark, like a venomous snake aiming for the feet of the Goddess of Destruction - Adelis.
However...
Because the Goddess of Destruction chose to flee instead of fight, she was ultimately one step too late.
In sync with the red fire circles that once again spread around the Goddess of Destruction, the sword tip in the air traced a hot arc. From the ground, circle after circle of scorching deep red flames burst outward, blowing the three men away!
The figure of the Goddess of Destruction intent on withdrawing was like black lightning, dashing even faster through the spacious courtyard, rushing towards the main entrance.
Even though the three brave warriors wagering their lives once again started to pursue the Goddess of Destruction - Adelis, she had extended the distance by relying on her terrifyingly recovered speed. She, clad in a dark fire like an evil spirit, passed through the sanctuary doors and disappeared into the forest outside!
And a few moments later, at the entrance of the sanctuary. 𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒑𝒖𝒃.𝙘𝒐𝒎
"Damn it!"
"Stop, we can’t chase after her."
For a while, the three men who reached the entrance looked tired and pained, as if their battle spirits had burned out completely.
The male guard, with clear-headed cognition, stopped the Executioner and the Paladin who still wanted to rush out and chase the Goddess of Destruction.
Chasing after her outside the sanctuary would most likely lead to them being counter-killed.
Or it could leave the sanctuary unprotected, and if the Goddess of Destruction made a surprise attack, it could potentially kill everyone left in the back row.
Furthermore, soon it would be dark, and they wouldn’t be able to catch up with the Goddess of Destruction.
"If we don’t seize her now, we’ll lose our best opportunity!"
The Executioner heavily punched the sanctuary door, his clenched hands were full of fresh blood, the axe had already fallen to one side out of exhaustion. The only thing left in his voice was resentment and unwillingness.
The Paladin had already sat down on the cold stone ground, utterly drained. A bitter smile appeared on his face.
They were just a little bit short.
To have let the Goddess of Destruction escape now means that every night she will return to attack, turning the next four and a half days into terrifying, sleepless nightmares!
As for catching her in the jungle during the day...
In such suitable terrain for one-on-one combat, attempting to apprehend her with multiple people could result in them being defeated one by one.
Under the rose window of the sanctuary...
Several people look with feelings of sorrow and defeat at the now empty entrance of the sanctuary. Even the bravest of heroes feel helpless and demoralized at this moment.
Those in the rear are aware that they have survived this encounter, but letting the Goddess of Destruction escape is simply a suicidal solution to a temporary problem. Perhaps it would have been better to fight her to the death.
"What are we going to do when she comes back to kill us tonight?"
Regardless of whether they are a priest, a guardian of their sibling, or Hyperion standing behind Lanci, they all feel anxious and afraid, with no other option but to seek advice from Lanci.
At the moment, their only hope lies in his ability to deal with a nighttime surprise attack.
Everyone else feels bewildered. Why didn’t the lawyer use his two Orange Epics?
"..."
Hyperion gave a complex look, wanted to explain something but didn’t know how to begin.
She knew very well that Lanci’s two third-order Epics, although incredibly powerful, could potentially harm the team as well.
In this kind of group battle, apart from frightening the Goddess of Destruction, they wouldn’t have much practical use.
Even if they had fought the Goddess of Destruction head-on and managed to capture or kill her, the Executioner, Paladin, and male guardian probably would not all have survived.
In the end, Lanci couldn’t bear to send his comrades, to whom he had grown deeply attached, to their deaths.
He had chosen to intentionally frighten off the Goddess of Destruction.
But whether this decision was good or bad, even Hyperion couldn’t say.
However.
Lanci just gave a meaningful smile, stretched his body and walked towards the kitchen.
As if he had finished his work for the day and was preparing to enjoy his evening meal.
This reaction baffled everyone!
...
In the middle of the dense, dark forest, towering trees stand erect in the soil, extending towards the sky. The canopies and layers of leaves block the setting sun, leaving only dim shadows.
A breeze rustles through, causing the leaves to rustle, as if the fog is whispering.
The Goddess of Destruction moves through the trees like a grievously wounded beast, her hair ends stained red. Her skirt armor scrapes against the bushes, trailing a line of bright red blood drops on the black soil.
I’ll kill you...
Kill you all!!!
The Goddess of Destruction lets out a menacing whimper, as if she can’t wait to recover and kill all of these Challengers hiding in their castle at night!
However, she doesn’t realize.
Not far from her, behind a tree...
A tall and robust figure silently emerges.
He is holding a heavy hand-held crossbow, just like a hunter waiting for his prey.
Shadows cling his face, his purple eyes are the only thing clear in the darkness.
