853 The Final Battle VII
Yue's eyes dilated, and she felt a surge of fear. She wanted to call out to Kyle for help. Yet, the anticipated attack never came. The grip on her neck loosened, and she gasped.
Her eyes widened when she looked up and saw some familiar faces she hadn't seen in quite some time—not since the day of her wedding on the elven planet.
Ceano's fake body let out a scream because Zron had severed the hand that was gripping Yue's neck. The brown-haired dwarf clicked his tongue in frustration.
"A war is unfolding. Why wasn't I invited? Damn, I could have stolen... Ahem, I mean helped so much!"
Zron moved back as Ceano attacked him with full strength. Previously, he had gained the upper hand by appearing unexpectedly, but he knew that even if he gave everything he had, his chances of winning were low.
Yon and Susan, who appeared behind him, rolled their eyes at his words. This old man would never get tired of stealing in this life! They quickly moved to assist him.
These three old guardians of the Tower of Opportunity had reunited in No Mana Land after parting ways with Kyle.
It was because even though they claimed they wanted to find and meet their master, James, they were reluctant. They wanted to grow stronger after they gained freedom to roam the world before meeting him.
If not for Kyle's second master, Hubert, who discovered that another big war was about to unfold, they would have never known.
Hubert, who had come with them, stared at the battlefield with a grim expression. Their side was losing—very badly at that.
His blue eyes were drawn to Damien's figure, the greatest traitor of his race, who had ruthlessly slain his own kind to rise and claim the title of shadow general. Damien had become significantly more powerful.
"The situation isn't looking good. Nearly all the powerful people on our side are either being beaten or dying. We need to—"
Hubert couldn't finish his sentence when drops of blood splattered across his face—not just his, but on all those floating nearby.
He raised his eyes and was horrified to see that Cenao's fake body, which Zron, Susan, and Yon were battling, had suddenly been torn into two equal halves.
What followed was complete silence, and the air itself stilled when an overwhelming aura capable of suffocating every person in the Sacred Divine Land descended.
All eyes dropped in terror, hearts racing, as the oppressive presence enveloped them.
Kyle raised his gaze and glanced at Yue, his eyes fixated on the handprint on her neck.
He had never retracted his senses and his scent perception skill, so he could monitor the war even if he was far away from it. It was overwhelming, but he still did it.
He was actually supposed to go and first eliminate Ceano's real body to end him, but when he sensed Yue in danger, he changed direction. He felt everything happening. He saw... but he wasn't able to arrive in time.
"I'm sorry for being late."
He whispered, and only his voice echoed throughout the Sacred Divine Land, causing all those who heard to tremble.
His eyes were calm, and he didn't feel any anger, yet those who knew him understood that he had lost control.
Yue shook her head, but her eyes were red-rimmed. She was scared; that was true. However, now everything would be fine.
Kyle's eyes glowed, and a massive ice domain descended onto the enemies. His hand reached out to grasp and crush the piece of soul that had escaped Ceano's fake body, which he had just halved.
"Retreat!"
His deep voice echoed, and his pressure lifted from those on their side. Instantly, the warriors, who had already received an order from James to run away the instant a man strong enough to kill them all appeared, moved and began to flee the battle.
Nox circled Yue, and they both retreated toward a spatial crack that had appeared in the distance with a wave of Kyle's hand. Bia assisted Jian and Sinon as they climbed her body, and they also hurried toward the crack as quickly as possible. They didn't have time, and there was a lot to do. Carcel and Mia assisted Elder Ma in leaving.
Kyle glanced back at Hubert, who had frozen upon seeing him. He had forgotten to conceal his true appearance in his haste. As a result, everyone staring at him was dazed, except for Yue and those who were either already somewhat immune to his aura or chose not to look.
"Don't look at me, master. It's good that you are here with the guardians. Leave with the others; they will need your help with what they are about to do. We don't have time."
Hubert snapped out of his daze. The old man blinked but then slapped Zron's head, who was still disoriented, making him jolt before dragging Yon and Susan toward the spatial crack. His emotions were in chaos, and he had many questions. But he would address them later. For now, it was better for him to follow the instructions of this powerful man who called him master.
Kyle vanished toward Lara's and Regius's location. A spiritual aura erupted from him and started healing their grave injuries.
Damien, who was holding Old Fedric and Garrick, was unable to move, like Ceano's fake body, which was using the Celestial skill on Regius and draining his strength.
They recognized Kyle!
How could they possibly forget those familiar green eyes?
Damien parted his lips.
"How...?"
He wanted to scream at the human. Why are you alive? Why? Damien remembered Kyle died in the Forsaken Land!
However, the one he wanted to question had already vanished toward Alec.
It was Regius, who freed himself from Ceano's fake body grip and punched his face, breaking the utter silence as Ceano's body was flung away into the distance.
Old Fedric and Garrick also freed themselves and sent Damien flying. Kyle's aura held everyone still except his allies, allowing them to move unlike the enemies. This was the true power of a celestial.
Regius spat out the blood gathered in his mouth. His whole body screamed in pain from what Ceano had done to him.
"You bastard. I want to hack you into pieces. However, you will suffer a death worse than that of a bug in his hand! I heard you loved strength? Now just see the power difference! You are nothing!"
He turned and assisted Lara and the two old men, and they vanished into the crack.
James, Elli, and those who had been freed thanks to Kyle and were part of the larger plan followed suit and entered the crack.