The spinning tornado of golden flames expanded as it engulfed the nearby phantoms. The phantoms refused to let this kid destroy them. They slashed out with their claws, ripping the layers of flames, and managed to escape. But by then, their bodies were already on fire, and escaping the tornado did little to reduce their misery.
Their ghostly bodies dropped to the floor, and they rolled as the fire slowly incinerated them.
The countless other phantoms fled away from the range of the tornado. Their job was to create hurdles, but they no longer dared obstruct that weak kid. Instead, they aimed for the godly Alphas.
"It is ironic, isn’t it?" An Alpha asked while locking the phantoms around him in a spatial bubble. "None of us can destroy these phantoms, but that kid can!"
The Alphas smiled bitterly.
If not for the maze, killing these phantoms wouldn’t even take a snap of fingers for the Alphas. But here, the maze provided them with more power whenever they were going to be killed, making the phantoms nearly immortal. This made the Alphas bitter.
"Thankfully, no one would learn of this embarrassing episode on Earth!" A female Alpha added ruefully.
"I doubt it will do any good to our self-esteem," Another Alpha responded while eyeing Flame King. "Especially his!"
The Alphas could only sigh.
Flame King was such an imposing title...and yet, his flames couldn’t achieve half the effect of a junior from the same family!
This was going to haunt him for the rest of his life.
"No! This isn’t real!" Flame King viciously slapped himself. "I have never heard of flames with a golden hue! So my eyes must be deceiving me!"
Katherine, who was near the tornado, bitterly muttered, "If only we can fault our eyes!"
She was sure the scene in front of her was real and not some illusion.
"The aura, the color, and the ridiculous power that could do almost anything... everything is the same!"
Unlike others, she has witnessed the release of powers when the villain transformed into his Holy Form. She has also bathed in his aura of power Cosmic.
This was why she could never be mistaken about what she felt from Zed’s flames!
"But how does it makes any sense!?"
Katherine gripped her head tightly. She felt as if a hammer has bombarded her mind.
BANG
The tornado of flames burst from inside, and Zed stepped out, thoroughly exhausted. The flames behind him faded, and he leaned against a pillar for support.
"Using powers from Evolution Field is sure exhausting."
Zed thought as he took out recovery pills.
The golden flames carried the same nature as Evolution Field – ultimate destruction.
Naturally, for him to use powers of that nature in his present form, it took a heavy toll on his body. But in the last year and a half, he had tempered his body enough to not fall unconscious.
And that was enough. Because with the high-rank pills he has, recovery barely took a minute.
"You cheated," Enchantia remarked while floating before him. "Guess I shouldn’t be surprised any longer."
Zed rolled his eyes at her.
Didn’t she feel embarrassed to call him a cheater with everything she had done?
"The route is clear for you," Enchantia said with a sigh. "And for everyone as well."
As she spoke, the phantoms fighting the Alphas vanished in a hazy smoke. The Alphas were confused, but Enchantia didn’t bother explaining why they suddenly passed.
"I’m here for another reason," Enchantia’s face turning serious.
"?" Zed’s eyebrows raised up.
Enchantia looked at him and thought about what he would have said if he was Kiba.
Maybe something like – you are here for a reason that doesn’t involve orgasmic relief? Are you on menopause or something?
Thinking of this, her serious face somewhat softened.
"The time has come for you to pick a Legacy Orb," Enchantia continued. "Something you promised last time we met."
"...."
In the core region, Kiba has promised he will take a Legacy Orb as long as she helps Ashlyn. But after helping Ashlyn, Enchantia realized she was deceived.
Because Kiba never said "when exactly"... that practically meant never.
"Don’t refuse," Enchantia said just as Zed was about to refuse. "You might not believe it, but I’m doing this for your sake."
"Really?" Zed couldn’t help but smile.
"Haah~" Enchantia could only nod bitterly. "I can’t tell much without destroying the balance."
"..."
"But know that accepting the legacy that exists for you... will answer every question on the one for whom you would do anything."
Zed almost laughed.
She was sure being devious to sell him the idea of Legacy Orbs. Did she think he was like the rest of Alphas who would be deceived by temptation?
Still, he wanted to see what she could tempt him with – for he has everything he wanted and needed.
"The One for whom I would do anything?" Zed looked at her. "Well, do tell who is The One?"
Enchantia closed her eyes. She knew she has to answer, even if it means saying more than she was allowed to.
"Hope."
"!!!!!"
Zed’s expression dramatically changed.
Enchantia could know many things, but not about Hope, as her knowledge was limited to what she could acquire in World Fragments. And no one could have told her about Hope... no one!
"You will find what you seek in the mausoleum."
After saying this, Enchantia teleported back to the Hall of Legacies, leaving the dumbstruck Zed behind.
"Answers on Hope?"
He recalled her death and his resulting rampage that destroyed countless lives. He then thought of how he discovered her alive after his rampage ended.
"!!"
His breathing almost stopped. He has a feeling he wouldn’t like the answers he was about to get.
...
Katherine stared at him. She no longer felt the presence of that villain from him, but she was still fixated on him.
"Who is Hope?"
She wondered in her heart.
"It is a female name...but Reverend Enchantia said Hope was the ONE for whom he would do anything!
"So he can’t be related to Kiba!
"Because God knows that villain has countless women for whom he would do anything! Or at least pretend to make them drop their pants!"
...
A few minutes passed, and Zed regained his composure. With a polite smile, he turned towards the Alphas.
"Seniors, I will be taking my leave. Please take care of yourself."
The Alphas: "....."
Zed then turned towards Katherine. He bowed respectfully and said, "Lady Katherine, thank you for everything."
"...." Katherine didn’t respond.
The politeness and respectfulness were just like the Zed she knew...and the same applied to the kind demeanor.
But then, how could he radiate the sensation the villain was known for?
Her headache returned, and she didn’t say anything at all.
Zed then turned towards Alan. The latter was startled.
"You must be Sophia’s father," Zed started politely. "She’s fortunate to have such a brave and inspiring figure guiding her."
Alan was amazed.
Had he not known about Zed and witnessed everything that happened here, he might have thought Zed was trying to flatter him. But now he knew that wasn’t possible.
Zed was a guy who spoke from the heart!
So, being called brave and inspiring in front of so many Alphas made him smile from ear-to-ear.
"...." Katherine, on the other hand, thought her husband was anything but brave and inspiring.
But Zed wouldn’t know that, unlike Kiba.
"I’m sure Lady Katherine feels the same. Being married to such a man must be her honor."
"Yes, I’m a good husband!"
Alan’s chest puffed in pride.
It was a different matter that soon he would rue the day he proudly declared himself as a Good Husband.