The battlefield was in pure chaos, with Trihexa destroying everything in its path. The monstrous creature roared in fury, its multiple heads spewing black fire, venom, and destructive energy blasts. Devils, both on Rizevim's side and the Maous', were being mercilessly slaughtered. Bodies were thrown into the air, and the ground shook under the monster's power.
CRAAAASH!
Trihexa crushed a legion of Devils under its giant claws, the ground cracking and sending pieces of stone and dust flying. Forces on both sides tried to retreat from the monster, but many couldn't escape its wrath.
BOOM!
One of Trihexa's heads fired a blast of black fire, obliterating a group of Devils attempting to regroup. The heat was unbearable, and the screams of the Devils echoed across the battlefield.
"Dodge!" Sirzechs shouted, his voice cutting through the chaos as he moved quickly to avoid the next attack.
Ajuka, at his side, conjured a magical barrier in a fluid motion, blocking a direct attack from one of Trihexa's heads. The barrier glowed intensely before cracking under the pressure, forcing Ajuka to retreat.
"This is getting out of control!" Ajuka said, his eyes focused on the creature as he skillfully dodged another attack.
Crom Cruach and Apophis were also in constant motion, dodging Trihexa's lethal assaults. The black flames and venom slid off Apophis's scales, but he used his own magic to protect himself.
Meanwhile, Riser, from a distance, observed calmly, a slight mocking smile still on his lips.
"This creature is devouring everything on the battlefield," Riser murmured to himself, his eyes analyzing the destruction. He watched as Trihexa continued to massacre both sides, his eyes gleaming with insatiable malice.
BOOOOM!
Trihexa crushed a group of Devils trying to escape, its claws tearing through the ground like sharp blades. The monster's roar made the earth tremble once more, while the few survivors continued to run in despair.
ROOOAAARRR!
Riser still kept his distance, the power of the Phoenix Force now stabilized within his body. He could feel the immense power flowing through his veins, every cell in his body burning with the energy of the legendary Phoenix.
Trihexa, focused on the destruction in front of it, hadn't noticed Riser.
Sirzechs and Ajuka continued trying to contain the monster with coordinated attacks, but each strike seemed to only scratch its scaly skin.
Apophis fired a blast of dark energy at one of Trihexa's heads, but the creature simply roared and countered with a blast of black fire, forcing Apophis to dodge at the last moment.
FWOOOSH!
Crom Cruach charged forward, his claws glowing with draconic energy as he delivered a powerful strike to Trihexa. The impact was strong, but the monster didn't even flinch, reacting instantly with a massive tail that swept across the ground, destroying everything in its path.
KABOOOM!
Riser watched as the chaos unfolded. His gaze was focused, the power of the Phoenix burning within him, ready to be unleashed.
BOOOOM!
The ground shook again as Trihexa, with a swift movement of one of its monstrous tails, launched a direct attack on Apophis. The dragon, caught by surprise, tried to dodge, but the force and speed of the strike were overwhelming.
"RAAAGH!" Apophis screamed, his body being violently thrown across the battlefield.
FWOOOSH!
The impact was so strong that it sent Apophis flying in an arc, his body crashing into the ground multiple times before finally being hurled in Riser's direction, who had been watching the battle from afar.
Riser, calmly observing from a distance, narrowed his eyes as he saw Apophis's body flying toward him, the force of the inevitable collision looming.
The sound of Apophis's screams echoed as his body slowly disintegrated, Trihexa's destructive energy corroding his form.
"He's coming right at me," Riser murmured to himself, taking a light step to the side as the wounded dragon continued flying toward him.
Before Apophis could get any closer, Riser, with a swift and precise motion, extended his hand, invoking the power of the Phoenix Force. Golden flames enveloped his body, and he raised his arm, ready to end Apophis before the dragon could recover.
"Your time has come," Riser said, his voice cold and emotionless as his fist glowed with a fiery aura.
FWOOOSH!
In a flash, Riser unleashed a burst of golden fire directly at Apophis, the strike cutting through the dragon's body like a hot blade. Apophis let out a final scream of agony as his body was disintegrated by the Phoenix's flames.
SHING!
The dragon dissolved completely, his scales, flesh, and bones turning to dust, disappearing under the overwhelming power of Riser's attack.
[Congratulations, you've gained 2500 luck points for the death of Apophis.]
[Total luck points: 7650.]
Riser watched the last fragments of Apophis vanish into the air, his eyes cold and unwavering. He knew that each victory brought more power, more control over the situation.
"Another obstacle removed," Riser said, a faint smile forming on his lips.
"RISER!!!"
Sirzechs roared in fury, his voice echoing across the battlefield, his eyes blazing with indescribable rage.
Riser, still at a considerable distance, looked at Sirzechs with an expression of false innocence, as if he didn't know what he had done wrong. He raised an eyebrow, unhurried, and gave a slight smile before responding.
"What's the matter, Sirzechs? I'm just eliminating threats," Riser said, his voice calm and controlled. "Apophis was a dragon, wasn't he? I thought I was helping."
The ground trembled beneath Sirzechs's feet, his body radiating an aura of pure destructive power. Around him, the energy of Destruction began to accumulate, red and menacing, while Trihexa continued its relentless assault.
"You killed an ally, Riser!" Sirzechs roared, his hands enveloped in spheres of pure Destruction as he momentarily diverted his attention from Trihexa to glare at Riser with pure disdain. "Apophis was on our side, fighting against that abomination!"
Riser tilted his head slightly, the innocent smile remaining on his face as if genuinely surprised.
"Oh... So he was an ally?" he said, shrugging casually. "With so much chaos happening, it's hard to know who's who. I just saw a dragon coming at me... And, well, I thought it was better not to take any chances."
Sirzechs clenched his fists, his aura pulsing with anger as he turned back to face Trihexa, which continued to devastate the battlefield with its relentless attacks.
"Stay out of my way, Riser!" Sirzechs shouted as he launched himself back into the fight against the monstrous creature.
The sound of destructive power blasts echoed across the battlefield.
BOOOOM!
Sirzechs's red and black energy exploded toward one of Trihexa's heads, obliterating the path ahead. Even with the powerful attack, Trihexa seemed unrelenting, roaring back as several of its heads counterattacked with black fire and venom, forcing Sirzechs to dodge swiftly.
Ajuka, fighting alongside Sirzechs, cast a brief, worried glance at Riser but remained focused on the combat.
Crom Cruach glanced at Riser, still standing at a distance, observing the battle with a sharp gaze and a faint smile on his lips. The casual way he eliminated Apophis made Crom Cruach question his chances of surviving this battle.
'Riser is dangerous... He kills without hesitation. Even Sirzechs and Ajuka, who are my enemies, have honor. Perhaps it's time to retreat...'
Crom Cruach began to slowly retreat, calculating his escape route. He knew that continuing to fight against Trihexa alongside Sirzechs and Ajuka was a risk, but not as great as becoming Riser's next target.
Riser, from afar, sensed Crom Cruach's thoughts. A cruel glint passed through his eyes as he watched the dragon retreat.
'You won't escape. You will die here with your friends.'
With a flap of his Phoenix wings, Riser launched into the sky at an impressive speed, leaving a trail of golden flames. In seconds, he crossed the battlefield and landed directly in Crom Cruach's escape route, blocking his exit.
Crom Cruach abruptly stopped, his golden eyes narrowing as he saw Riser blocking his path. He knew Riser was a ruthless adversary, and there were no guarantees of surviving a direct confrontation with him.
'Riser is ruthless, but Sirzechs... He has honor. He won't attack me cowardly, unlike Riser.'
Crom Cruach quickly diverted, flying toward Sirzechs, who was still battling Trihexa with Ajuka at his side.
"Sirzechs!" Crom Cruach shouted, landing beside the Maou. "I fought alongside you against Trihexa. I'm not your ally, but I know you have honor."
Sirzechs, cloaked in the aura of Destruction, glanced briefly at Crom Cruach, saying nothing, but his look indicated he wouldn't make a move against the dragon at that moment.
Riser watched the scene from afar, his flames still burning intensely around his wings. He knew Crom Cruach was trying to protect himself by staying near Sirzechs, but that didn't change his plans.
'You can run to Sirzechs, Crom Cruach. But there's no honor that will save you from me.'
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