Chapter 28: Betrayal and Ambush
Niel materialized alongside Valtira, his gaze locking onto Golax, who stood confidently, flanked by two menacing minions. The Dark Star Realm's eerie energy swirled around them, casting an ominous glow. The minions stood positioned at Golax's right and left, one slightly farther behind.
Golax's evil smirk twisted his face. "Common, Niel, don't tell me you've forgotten your old friend?"
Niel's voice dripped with frost. "I don't forget cowards."
Golax's eyes flashed with anger, his teeth gnashing. "Don't worry, Niel. Once this is over, you—"
Before Golax could finish, Niel vanished, reappearing instantly, flanked by Valtira. Golax sneered, his minions taking positions on either side.
"You're no match for me, Niel," Golax taunted.
The battle erupted, Niel and Valtira clashing with Golax's minions. However, Niel sensed something off. Golax's attacks seemed hesitant, buying time. Suddenly, Alawis's desperate cry echoed in Niel's mind.
"Golax, you deceitful fiend!" Niel roared.
Golax's laughter revealed his plan. "Victor will kill Alawis while we distract you."
Niel's eyes narrowed. "Valtira, check on Alawis."
Valtira hastened to obey but was blocked by a masked demon. His dark, deep shade of grey eyes gleamed with malevolence.
"You shouldn't interfere,I don't want to hurt you" the demon said calmly, his Stage 2 Star Realm power surpassing Valtira's.
Niel realized Golax's plan, he summoned "Lyrian, Lord Xiran, and her demons!"
Lyrian appeared with Lord Xiran, both Stage 2 Star Realm demons, accompanied by four Stage 1 demonic forms. This evened the odds, considering Golax and his two minions.
Lyrian said, "We can can't defeat them, but I can buy you some time."
"How dare you," Golax snarled at Lord Xiran.
"I have a debt to pay," Lord Xiran replied. "Niel saved my daughter from a rogue demon. Now it's my turn to finish the deal."
Niel nodded at Xiran, who nodded back, looking at Lyrian. "Handle this, Lyrian. I'll ensure Alawis's safety."
Lyrian nodded, her eyes blazing. She attacked Golax, while Lord Xiran engaged the left demon. The four Stage 1 demons assaulted the remaining minion.
"Be careful," Lyrian warned.
Niel bolted like a bullet, escaping Golax's distorted surroundings. He reached Valtira, but before arriving, she said, "I can handle it. Go save her."
Before Valtira finished, Niel vanished, reappearing behind the Mask demon. He unleashed his demonic flame, touching the Mask demon. The demon made a desperate move, slashing Valtira almost in two, and crashed to the ground. The demon's body began to burn, but its vitality kept it from disintegrating.
The Mask demon vanished.
When Niel saw Valtira's condition, he appeared before her. Valtira coughed up black blood.
"You can go. It isn't that severe. Go save her."
Niel nodded and vanished.
She decided to join the fight with Lord Golax.She joined the other 4 demons.
He teleported to Alawis's room, but only found blood. His eyes darkened, turning a deeper shade of grey, almost black.
He squatted, touching the blood, and brought it to his nose. "I'm coming, Alawis."
He vanished.