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"Wait! Don't attack! They're here to help us!"

Albert's words caught everyone off guard. They had assumed the Holy Orthodox forces were attacking, never expecting them to come as allies.

Although still skeptical, they instinctively trusted Albert's words and gradually lowered their guard.

As the battle against the monsters raged on, the Holy Orthodox army steadily advanced. Just as Albert had said, they didn't attack but instead joined the fight, helping to eradicate the monsters.

This sight brought relief to the soldiers. With reinforcements on their side, their burden was significantly eased.

"Supreme Military Leader Albert, apologies for our delay."

Albert, in the midst of slaying three monsters, suddenly heard a soft, gentle voice from behind.

He turned to see two figures—a man and a woman—approaching on horseback.

When his eyes landed on the breathtakingly beautiful woman, his expression shifted slightly.

"Saint Arshley?" He froze for a moment before bowing his head respectfully. "Albert Lennister greets the Saint."

Given his status, Albert had no real obligation to bow to Arshley. After all, he was not a citizen of the Holy Orthodox, and his respect was reserved solely for Velix, the Holy Emperor of the Holy Empire of Elysium.

But things had changed. With Velix soon to be removed from power, Arshley would become the true leader of mankind, and it was only natural for him to show respect.

Arshley halted her horse two meters away and gave a small nod.

"Raise your head," she said softly.

Albert slowly lifted his gaze, his eyes instinctively landing on the man beside her.

For a brief moment, surprise flickered across his face before a faint smile appeared.

"It's been a long time, Adam. I didn't expect you to be the one accompanying the Saint on this journey," he said in a friendly tone.

As a fellow military officer, Albert knew Adam well—in fact, they were quite close.

In the past, they had often exchanged ideas, shared casual conversations, and discussed various matters.

Adam let out a small chuckle, his gaze warm as he nodded slightly.

"Yes, it's been a while, Albert," Adam replied softly before adding casually, "Of course, I'm the one accompanying the Saint. It would be dangerous for her to lead the army alone, after all."

At his words, Arshley rolled her eyes in mild annoyance.

With her current strength, few could truly threaten her—only Dragon Empress Athena Hellness or the Demon Emperor of this era posed any real danger.

Moreover, she had undergone military training before ascending as the Saint and had achieved top marks. Suffice it to say, she was not only the Saint of Holy Orthodox but also fully capable of serving as a general.

Pushing aside her irritation, Arshley shifted her focus back to Albert.

"Albert, can you explain the situation to me? What exactly is happening here?"

Her gaze then shifted to the monsters continuously emerging from the ground—tall, grotesque creatures with eerie faces.

From her knowledge, such creatures could only be summoned through a magic circle. Yet, she had no idea who possessed the power to conduct such large-scale summoning.

One thing was certain: whoever was behind this was extraordinarily powerful. Maintaining a summoning circle of this magnitude would require an immense amount of mana.

Though Adam remained silent, his gaze as he watched the monsters mirrored Arshley's—filled with the same curiosity and confusion.

Albert let out a small sigh before speaking. "Actually…"

As he explained, Arshley and Adam listened intently. However, the longer he spoke, the more their expressions shifted.

"So you're saying a mysterious group is aiding Velix in his fight against Leon's brother, and these monsters are what they summoned?" Arshley asked, her brow slightly furrowed.

"Yeah, that's about right," Albert replied casually.

Suddenly, two monsters crept up behind him, attacking in silence. Before he could react, their heads were abruptly severed.

Albert was slightly startled to find Adam already beside him, his golden sword unsheathed.

"Thanks, Adam," he said, letting out a sigh of relief.

Adam simply nodded and gave Albert's shoulder a light pat before shifting his gaze toward the twenty monsters rushing toward them.

Without hesitation, he vanished from his spot—reappearing instantly in front of the incoming swarm.

"Then, is Brother Leon inside right now?" Arshley asked, her voice tinged with concern.

"Yes, Sword Hero Leon is inside. Also, Bow Hero Luna and Spear Hero Valen are with him," Albert replied.

Arshley took a deep breath and nodded with determination. "Alright, thank you."

She then pulled the reins of her horse and charged toward the capital.

Albert's eyes widened as he watched Arshley rush toward the capital. He immediately called out, "Saint! Are you planning to go in? It's too dangerous!"

But Arshley ignored his warning and urged her horse onward, heading straight for the capital's gates.

Suddenly...

*Boom!*

A powerful explosion rattled the skies above the capital, forcing Arshley to halt her horse.

She turned her gaze toward the wide-open capital gates, her eyes widening as something above caught her attention.

"That…"

...

Above the capital's sky, two figures—one in red and the other in black—clashed fiercely.

It was clear to anyone watching that the red figure held the upper hand, while the black figure was constantly on the defensive.

The two were none other than Athena and the Fifth Apostle of the Temple of Twilight.

Athena hovered in the sky, her gaze fixed on the black-cloaked figure lying in the ruins below, panting for breath.

She slowly descended, her expression one of mockery as she looked down at her opponent.

"Is that all you've got? What a disappointment," she said coldly, casually rubbing her right fist.

"Ahem! Ahem!" The Fifth Apostle coughed, his hand pressed to his stomach, which was still burning with pain.
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Athena's punch had been truly powerful and devastating, striking his stomach—one of his vital points—and causing excruciating pain.

Fortunately, his self-recovery ability allowed the pain to slowly fade.

Taking a deep breath, he forced himself to rise, his eyes burning with hatred as he glared at Athena's disdainful expression.

"Don't get cocky just yet, Dragon Empress. I haven't unleashed my full power," he said coldly.

*Whoosh!*

His figure suddenly vanished like a gust of wind, reappearing right in front of Athena.

With his fists clenched, he pulled his right arm back and unleashed a devastating punch.

*Bang!*

Athena quickly crossed her arms to block the blow, but the force exceeded her expectations. Her body was sent flying.

Seizing the opportunity, the Fifth Apostle vanished again and appeared directly above her.

Twisting midair, he delivered a powerful kick aimed at Athena's head.

"Humph! Did you think I'd fall for your trick again?"

Athena sneered coldly, swiftly stabilizing her body before vanishing from sight.

"What!?" The Fifth Apostle was caught off guard.

Before he could react, Athena reappeared behind him.

With an open palm, she slammed it into his back.

*Boom!*

The force behind the strike was so immense that it produced a deafening explosion.

The Fifth Apostle's body was sent hurtling through the air, but Athena wasn't done yet.

She quickly brought her index and middle fingers together, pointing them at him.

"Nature Magic: Space Distortion!"

In an instant, the space around the Fifth Apostle warped, and his flying body came to an abrupt halt—frozen, unable to move a single inch.

"Damn it!" the Fifth Apostle cursed, panic creeping into his voice.

The force of Athena's earlier palm strike had shattered nearly all of his bones, leaving him in agonizing pain.

Now, the very space around him was locked, trapping him in place.

Athena's cold smile widened as she spoke. "I'm tired of playing with weaklings like you. Let's finish this now."

After speaking, Athena raised her two fingers and made a downward motion.

"Nature Magic: Inferno Tsunami!"

*Buzz!*

Four massive magic circles, each ten meters in diameter, appeared around the Fifth Apostle—on his right, left, below, and above.

Seeing this, the Fifth Apostle's face grew even paler. He could feel the overwhelming danger radiating from the four magic circles surrounding him.

"Damn it!" he shouted, trying to summon his strength, but he was still powerless to move.

"Huh! This is your end!" Athena sneered coldly, making a subtle gesture with her finger.

*Whoosh!*

The four magic circles began to spin violently, and moments later, a seven-meter-high tsunami erupted from them.

But instead of water, it was a torrent of molten lava.

Anyone who witnessed the scene would have been struck with such fear that they would have fainted on the spot.

The sight of the lava tsunami filled the Fifth Apostle with horror. He knew that if it struck him, survival was impossible.

"No!" he cried out in desperation.

But it was too late. The waves of lava quickly surged over him, completely submerging his body in an instant.

Athena raised her left hand, and the lava suspended in midair, continuing to burn the Fifth Apostle's body.

Moments later, the molten flow slowly weakened before finally dissipating.

The Fifth Apostle, completely consumed by the scorching lava, had vanished, leaving only a small bone floating in the sky. Upon closer inspection, it was the tailbone.

Athena's cold smile faltered as she noticed something unusual.

The bone began to tremble, radiating a bright black light.

Athena's eyes narrowed, and she muttered softly, "Leon was right. They truly are like worms, hard to kill."