Chapter 13 - The king 3

[Success! The unique skill has evolved into the ultimate skill ]

[Healing magic mastered]

The voice of the or now resonated.

The wounds on his lost arm began to heal at an astonishing rate, with new flesh growing to fully regenerate his right arm. This wasn't just healing; it was a rebirth. His sword regained its full brilliance, and mana surged through his body like a storm.

"I won't fall here," Eugene muttered quietly but with a voice full of strength. "Not before I take down all these monsters."

The monsters rushed at him once again, but this time, Eugene was ready. He took a deep breath and stepped forward.

Thanks to his skills as a Saint, Eugene controlled the battlefield. Every step, every movement, was calculated with precision. He used his magic to create walls of ice that blocked the monsters' advance and summoned tornadoes of fire that mercilessly consumed them.

But time was slipping by quickly, and Eugene knew he had to eliminate as many monsters as possible before reinforcements arrived.

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While Eugene fought bravely, Sylvia and the warriors reached the village and began defending it. Things were tough, but under the guidance of the , a strong barrier was created with Ramris' help. The monsters weren't numerous, just a few hundred wolves. With Sylvia's strength and Ramris' assisting magic, the monsters were repelled with some injuries among the soldiers.

After the attack ended and the warriors began to rest and assess the situation, Sylvia felt something approaching the village at high speed. She looked in that direction and shouted, "Something's coming."

Slowly, a small girl appeared out of nowhere with silky blonde hair, both eyes covered by an eyepatch, and a head covering that concealed most of her face. "Bebe…n," Sylvia muttered after seeing the girl.

Suddenly, an arrow-like attack descended on the village, but it was blocked by Ramris' shield, causing a deafening explosion.

"Tsk… This barrier is really annoying," said the new arrival as he hovered. After surveying the area, he flew next to Beben.

The young man was tall and muscular, with flame-like red hair and red horns. He looked at Sylvia with crimson eyes and said, "Well, Sylvia… the traitor must die."

"Beben and Ashley…" Sylvia muttered. "This is becoming more annoying." She gripped her sword tightly, and her magical power surged. She had to go help her only master and first true friend, even if it meant killing her siblings.

Under Sylvia's command, the warriors retreated inside the village. She alone stood before them. "If they're here, that means Twilight is somewhere around," she thought. "Ramris, whatever happens, don't come out!" Sylvia shouted towards the village.

"But…" Ramris said hesitantly to herself.

[Don't come out… it's for the best], the 's voice echoed in her mind. She was the only one besides Eugene who knew the , and the only one he communicated with.

Sylvia looked at her siblings, Beben and Ashley, ready to fight. "Sylvia, Sylvia… Do you think you can defeat us?" Ashley said with an amused tone.

"I've learned a lot since I left you," Sylvia replied confidently. "I will do whatever it takes to protect Eugene and the village."

Ashley laughed and said, "Let's see what you've got, then." A surge of magical power exploded around him, and red lightning danced around him. Beben stood beside him, also prepared.

As the battle raged around the village, Beben began intensifying her magical attacks. "Die!" Beben shouted, and dark magical orbs appeared around her, firing beams of magic as fast as bullets. Sylvia began pushing back the attack, fending off the beams sent by Beben.

"Lightning Arrow!" Sylvia cast a magical spell, dodging the magic beams emitted by Beben. The Lightning Arrow shot towards Beben and Ashley, but Ashley, who remained still, raised his hand and shouted, "Fire Arrow!" The Fire Arrow exploded in mid-air, colliding with the Lightning Arrow, causing a massive explosion. Shrapnel and dust spread everywhere.

The magic beams stopped for a moment, giving Sylvia a chance to breathe, but she was suddenly hit by fiery orbs rushing at her from the smoke. Sylvia fled as fast as she could to avoid the attack.

"Boom!" With the sound of an explosion behind her, Sylvia managed to escape the attack, but Ashley suddenly appeared in front of her. He delivered a swift punch. In a quick move, Sylvia dodged to the right, swinging her lightning-charged sword towards Ashley's neck.

But before her sword could reach its target, three magical beams appeared. Sylvia didn't have enough time to evade them. The beams pierced her palms, broke her sword, and struck her body. Sylvia took a step back, but the pain and wounds forced her to her knees, gasping for breath.

"Ha… ha…" Sylvia said weakly as Ashley approached her with a satisfied grin. He kicked her in the face with all his strength, sending her flying backward. With a wicked smile, he launched a few fire explosions at Sylvia lying motionless on the ground.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

As the explosions echoed, Ashley laughed, relishing Sylvia's torment. The situation was rapidly deteriorating, and Sylvia was struggling to stay alive, but the battle was heading towards a grim end.

As Sylvia lay on the ground, enduring the pain and exhaustion, Ashley advanced towards her, savoring the anticipation of the final moment.

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While Sylvia was being assaulted by Ashley, Ramris began to feel helpless and frustrated. Her magic was paralyzed outside the barrier, and she could barely communicate with Eugene or the , making her realize that things were becoming more complicated.

"Eugene will be very sad if Sylvia dies," Ramris muttered as she watched Sylvia on the ground, enduring the devastating attacks from Ashley.

[It is believed there is a plan to suppress and defeat you if you come out. You cannot risk your life], the Guide's voice resonated in Ramris' mind. The Guide added, [If something happens to you too, no one knows how Eugene would react].

An internal struggle was escalating in Ramris' mind. She tried to gather her strength, but even her remaining magical power wasn't enough to influence the situation. She looked helplessly at Sylvia, who was struggling to fight against Ashley's relentless attacks.

In the midst of the chaos, a sense of urgency began to grow in Ramris' heart. She had to make a difficult decision: stay behind the barrier, preserving her power and life, or risk coming out to help Sylvia, defying the plans set to suppress her.

As Ashley continued his attack, laughing mockingly, watching Sylvia suffer from the wounds and explosions, Ramris felt that every second passing was precious time, and she had to make a quick decision to help her friend and protect the village at the same time.

"I can't stay here… I have to do something!" Ramris said to herself, starting to look for any way she could help without risking her life. She was trying to find a middle ground that would allow her to assist Sylvia without crossing the safety boundaries set by the .

The internal struggle continued in Ramris' heart as Sylvia kept fighting against Ashley, and the end was drawing near.