Lucifer looked at Sacred's back as she walked ahead of him.
" First and foremost I would like to say this Isn't real body but a spiritual body created by my conscious, My real body has been taking over by Red Parasite "
" A Red Parasite?! "
Fenrir seemed surprised by this but Lucifer didn't understand.
" A Red Parasite is an Insect from the Tartarus. It's latches itself on any form of organism and controlling it but I never expect that one would be able to control a tree before " He ask.
" This one is different. 100 years ago the forest was attacked by demons. Their attack came so suddenly that the dryads nor the elves had time to prepare and despite this, they did their very best to protect themselves. They fought the best they could but the enemy's numbers were too great and some of them were too powerful. I tried my best to protect the forest but I wasn't strong enough, my power is strong but it's not infinite and there is a limit to what I can do.My purpose as the Spirit Tree is to grant my powers to the forest and those who live in it "
" I've heard of that, I also heard you grant immense power to those who you've chosen to become kings, Such as King Author or elf King " Fenrir asked.
" Yes, I was the one who created the holy Sword Excalibur that was made for the hero and I was the one who made the Flute of Harmony for the Elf king " Sacred explains. Lucifer thought about it for a while before he stopped and looked at Sacred with his eyes closed.
" Can we skip these useless topics and get to the main point already, Tell us what has happened to this forest and why did it attack us if you're friendly " Lucifer asks.
" The Parasite took over my body and corrupted it causing the Treants who guards the areas around the forest and protect it from intruders who would do harm to it to be corrupted "
" I see so that's why they attack with the intent to kill us, but what about the golems and monsters? "
" Those were created just in case the intruder try to get to my core "
" I see "
Fenrir picked up on what's happening.
" Yes, The dryads and Elf have left and the parasite has been feeding off my energy. If it isn't stopped then I will die and so will the forest around me while the parasite will evolve into an even greater threat. Lucifer and Fenrir I ask you kindly to please help me "
" I refuse " Lucifer said without giving it any thought.
"I came here for one thing and one thing only and that's the missing piece of the key. Once I get that then I'm gone and what happens to you is none of my concern "
Fenrir quickly covered Lucifer's mouth with her paw.
" Lucifer, you shouldn't say things like this especially to someone as powerful as her. Sorry for his behavior. I'm sure he didn't mean anything by it but if you would tell us where we are find one of the fragments then we'll consider helping you "
Fenrir apologizes to Sacred who remained silent. Sacred then started to smile and brushed everything off.
" Don't apologize and I'm well aware of what you came for. I do have the fragment of key with me "
" You mean the Chamber of Wishes exist ?" Fenrir asks in disbelief.
" It's real and so are the fragments of keys. Before king author passed away he gave me the fragments of key for safe keeping "
" Then give it to me "
Lucifer demanded as he pointed his gun at Sacred's head. Fenrir started to get nervous as she was feeling his intent to kill again.
" Lucifer what are you doing, put that thing down ! " She shouted while trying to push Lucifer's hand down but it didn't budge in the slightest. Even though Lucifer's eyes were closed Sacred could send his determination, his resolve and his impatience.
" Unfortunately I don't have it with me. I can't give you the fragment until I'm able to return to my body " Sacred explained.
Lucifer understood everything she was saying and withdrew his gun a few seconds later.
" So basically if we defeat this parasite, we get the fragment and you get your body back. "
" It's a win-win situation "
Fenrir smiled widely.
" Fine, I'll do it but If something does go wrong then we won't take responsibility for what happens to you.
Lucifer turns, walks away and the two female follows behind him.
" I understand "
After bidding goodbye to sacred for now Lucifer and Fenrir take off up the stairs again. Sacred stood at the door waving them goodbye and good luck. Lucifer and Fenrir run through the door and come into a room filled with golems.
" Looks like the parasite intent to stand in our way "
Fenrir said, knocking her fist against the palm of her hand. Lucifer takes out his twin pistol from this storage and aims it at the golems.
" It seems that way "
At lightning speed the two take off into battle mowing down golems after golems like nobody's business. Soon there was none left and so Lucifer decided to use his 「Gluttony 」skill to devour them. The darkness spread from his body and formed 20 large demonic hands with sharp claws.
- What's going on now ? What are those demonic hands ? -
Fenrir asks herself.
She noticed they hand grabbed the golems, swallowed them whole and started to dissolve them feeding back all the energy to Lucifer. Fenrir was surprised to see that Lucifer strength has risen by 200 bring his power level up to 10,150
- I see, so that's how he became so strong. If that's the case Lucifer has infinite evolving potential and that means I'll have to work hard to catch up to him -
Fenrir thought to herself again the runs off into battle.
They advanced up the stairs once again when suddenly a broken staircase came falling from the ceiling. They jumped away and the stairs broke the stairs to which they were standing on. .
" Let's go "
" Where are we going ?"
" Taking a shortcut "
Lucifer takes out his glider board and they both jump on it and take to the sky. He maneuvers around the falling debris. Above them was a light and they flew straight into the light. Lucifer and Fenrir were temporarily blinded by the light and when they could see again they were surprised by what was before them.
" Is that the parasite? " Lucifer ask.
" Looks like it "
Fenrir and Lucifer look at a core the size of a wrecking ball That was attached to the tree. The core was giving off dark red energy and attached to the core was a large red and black tick.
" Looks like a overgrown tick " Fenrir said.
The tick removed its fangs from the core and made an ear splitting screech. Fenrir ears were more sensitive to the sound, she fell to her knees holding her head.
" Will you shut up? "
Lucifer started to fire bullets at the ticks face. The bullets didn't penetrate its thick exoskeleton but the impact of the bullets forced it to try and defend its sense. The tick attached it to the core again to control the tree. Suddenly the forehead started to shake and Lucifer grabbed Fenrir then jumped away. Wooden spikes started to attack them everywhere they went.
"Fenrir you okay ?" He asked.
" Yeah, I'm fine, Time for a little payback ! "
" Wait ! "
Fenrir rushed towards the tick before Lucifer could stop her. Fenrir dodged all the spikes and leaped into the air. She gave the tick one hard punch on the back forcing it to remove its fangs from the core. She gave it one more punch of the same strength level.
" Raaaaaaaaah ! "
Fenrir started to punch the tick rapidly at the speed of sound. Each of her fists leave afterimages as she keeps punching and punching. The tick kept screeching in agony as Fenrir punches caused its shell to crack.
" Not so tough are you ?! Dieeeeee ! "
With a final blow from Fenrir the tick exploded, spilling its dark-green acid substance all over the place. Fenrir walked back over to Lucifer who was silent but dumbfounded.
" What were you trying to say? " Fenrir asked.
" Nevermind "
- I thought she would accidentally destroy the core but I guess she hold back -
Lucifer thought to himself. They both returned to where sacred was with the good news.
" The Tick has been destroyed, you're save now " Fenrir said.
" Thank you so much, I'm forever in your debt "
" We did what you ask now give me the fragment "
" Of course "
The palm of Sacred's hand started to glow and she slowly opened it. Floating in the calm of her hand was a fragment of the key.