Because of the giant artifact that had once lain in Bayran, the Heaven Rending Cannonā¦ No, now the Heaven Defying Flag Bearer, all of the capitalās defenses were destroyed, and all those level 5 or lower were killed by the light blast right then and there.
It was the capital, so it was only right that normal level 1 or 2 citizens had resided there, but now, there was absolutely no trace of them.
And thus, the capital had received a blessing of light and had become a true city of death. The blast of light had substantially weakened the undead curse as well, and even the Imperial Army, which consisted of level 6s or higher, was weakened.
[You unleashed that horror upon us, yet you insist that youāre fighting for the Emperor? Shut your mouth, you traitor. That dirty light of yours will never shine upon the underground ever again!]
[I already told you, that wasnāt meā¦! I wanted to free you from your shackles. I never intended to eliminate everything in the process!]
[I told you to shut your mouth!]
The Archmage and Emperor were rightfully angry. Even the Undead Emperor, who had been content to quietly build his forces, decided to take this chance to wipe out any forces underground beside his own. And to uphold this order, the Lich was prepared to do everything and anything necessary.
As Kratia had said, that blast was the signal for the final battle. The moment the Heaven Defying Flag Bearer was shot, the battle had already started! ā¦But it had turned out a bit different from her expectations.
[Ah, donāt you hear the cries of our dearly departed citizens? That light of yours (which severs all links) is like dust; itās still in the air! Seagaldā¦ Seagalddddd!]
[Keukā¦!]
Thatās right. The Emperor had decided to kill Seagald, the one they assumed had shot the light blast at the capital, first, not the heroes who had come here under Godās will, or the forces from the surface, or even the spy, Arema Steelworker!
Only Seagald, who had formed his own independent force and specialized in light, even after undeath, had the ability to assault the capital. At least, thatās what the Lich and the Emperor thought.
[You fool. You foolish Lichā¦! Think about it. You know how much us Retadanes loved and treasured the people! Thereās no way Iād do something like that!]
[You wonāt fool me! Even His Majesty is aware that only you are capable of wielding such light! Your sword is blazing with the same light, and youāre shooting at me with the very same light!]
The situation was really in his favor. If Lee Shin Woo hadnāt experienced converting the accumulated darkness within the cannon into light through Dark Shadow himself, then even he wouldnāt be able to believe that heād performed such a miracle either.
Yet, the Lich hadnāt noticed the presence of Lee Shin Wooās Shining Flame, despite taking a direct hit. Therefore, the Lich couldnāt sense Lee Shin Wooās light element. And thus, all suspicion was pushed onto Seagald, who had come to Bayran for the express purpose of using said cannon!
[Keuk, youāve been deluded for so many years. Thatās why I opposed the undead curseā¦ Can you even hear me? Are you even looking at me? Feotane Von Seldin! Where did your intellect go; is it along with that soul of yours!?]
[Ha! Seagald, you talk too much, even when your tongueās rotted away!]
The Archmage was no pushover, but Lee Shin Woo (as Arema) was also supporting him right now. He rode his golem horse, which he didnāt have before, and rushed forward. Seagald grit his teeth. This wasnāt the same slow-witted Arema!
[Arema, what did you do!? Tell me, what did the Heaven Defying General (who used you like a mere underling) do!? Donāt you think itās strange that heās the only one not here? Youāre being used as well! Itās not too late, I can stillā¦]
[I told you to shut that filthy mouth of yours!]
Lee Shin Woo accumulated as much mana as he could at the end of his fist, and used the very same technique Arema had used against Seagald: the Metal God technique!
This technique, which suppressed the opponentās mana, was impossible to block, even with the use of the Annihilation Flame. Moreover, the Lich supported him from behind, using his Spatial Magic at just the right timeā¦!
[Keuk!]
Seagald was able to protect his last good arm by using a ton of mana, but the cost was great. Though a level 8ās mana reserves were high, they werenāt infinite.
He looked at the sky, as if lamenting his situation, and then grit his teeth and yelled.
[Feotaneā¦ Please get a hold of yourself!]
[My headās just fine!]
[Youāre still talking, Seagald!?]
[Keuk, Aremaaaaaaaaa!]
Metal and fire mixed together and melted, and when both of them were gone, Seagald was engulfed in the Archmageās Spatial Magic.
Lee Shin Woo moved away preemptively to allow way for Feotaneās magic; he then moved back in instantaneously and threw his fist. If it hit, it would definitely inflict some damage.
[Critical Hit!]
[Kuhahk!]
It was as though a sharp drill had pierced through his body and soul, ignoring Seagaldās authorities, and causing severe pain!
Was this the power of the metal element? Was this also a part of an innate element? Seagald felt an unfamiliar fear creep up on him, rather than the pain.
Of course, it wasnāt Aremaās ability, but the skill Lee Shin Woo received as a reward for destroying a part of the capital with the cannon, the special passive skill, Soul Strike! However, there was no way Seagald would know that.
[Hoo, now are you prepared to face me?]
[Aremaā¦!]
Was this really Arema!? Seagald was astonished as he parried āAremaāsā metal element reinforced strikes.
Before, he was a bitā¦ weaker. He was a show-off; a spy that came from the surface that relied upon his tough body and his status as one of the Four Heavenly Commanders. Whatās worse, Arema was much weaker just a few days ago when they had last fought!
But then how was he attacking with such agility and precision now!? Seagald then voiced such doubts.
[Are you really Aremaā¦?]
[Ha. Seems likeĀ youāreĀ the one who needs to get a hold of himself, Seagald.]
[Anti-Skull. You tried to escape the true blessing of death with such a crude method. Thatās why youāve become like this!]
[Grrā¦!]
Normally, the Metal God General and the Archmage had absolutely no affinity, yet they were cooperating so well now, whether it be their condemnation of him or their attacks!
He couldnāt get away, due to the never-ending barrage of physical strikes and magical attacks. Even if he dominated the ambient mana and tried to fight back, the combination of the Lichās Spatial Magic and the metal elementās ability to freeze his mana made it difficult to do so.
Was it because they were both level 8? They knew exactly how to fight against him. Even he wouldnāt be able to last against the two Heavenly Commandersā attacks forever.
āPush them back. Kill all those who seek to spread that filthy curse to the surface!ā
āKuooooooh!ā
āThe sunās hotā¦! Light General, please hurry and use the Dark Red Solar Eclipse!ā
āYou filthy, lifeless corpses!ā
Moreover, there was a level 8 behind him commanding the Vampires and slaughtering Anti-Skull, so Seagald was really feeling the pressure. Now that all their bases had been destroyed, everything would be over once his subordinates died.
[ā¦But ultimatelyā¦]
In the midst of the intense battle, Seagald was barely, just barely able to retreat using his Annihilation Flame. He then looked at the sky and mutteredā¦
[Weāre just in time.]
[Mmā¦? It doesnāt matter, die!]
Lee Shin Woo felt like the air was hotter than before, but decided to not worry about that for now. The issue was that Seagald was in a strange stance.
In most cases, when an enemy gets into a special position, it means theyāre trying to do something! It didnāt matter what he was trying to do; Lee Shin Woo knew it would be all over if he killed him, so he concentrated all his magic into his fist and struck.
[Keukā¦ This isnāt enough to bring me down!]
[Ugh!]
However, Seagald let it hit him. In an instant, part of his lower body disappeared.
Although heād lost an arm and a leg, Seagald kept his balance and moved through the air! His spirit truly befitted that of a Heavenly Commander.
[Kahahkā¦!]
[If possible, I didnāt want to hurt you, but youāre a Lich, so I suppose it doesnāt matter. Try and understand.]
Seagald had taken a direct hit from Lee Shin Wooās attack but had simultaneously mustered up as much fire as he could and burned the Lichās body. Even spatial element mana couldnāt erase the Annihilation Flame, and it went exactly as Seagald had wanted, completely burning the Lich.
Lee Shin Woo furrowed his brow, as he couldnāt understand what Seagald was doing. But then, Seagald extracted something from the Lichās stomach.
[So it was here.]
[Kahahkā¦! Were you aiming for that from the very beginningā¦!]
[I canāt control it with my power alone. Do you remember, Archmage? When we were still on good terms, we managed it together. The two pieces of the controller will now become oneā¦!]
[Kuhahkā¦ What rubbishā¦!]
He didnāt know what this controller was for, but he knew he was trying to do something with it, so Lee Shin Woo stopped him with metal element mana and then attempted to kill him. But then, Seagald disappeared.
In the process, he had probably lost another piece of his body, butā¦ He wasnāt dead.
[Kuah!]
[Ugh!]
And thus, the powerful energy Lee Shin Woo had emitted destroyed the Archmageās body! There was nothing more frustrating than killing oneās ally!
āHe really is fast!ā
āThatās why I told you to practice with me, didnāt I!?ā
āI thought it would be enough to catch him!ā
Lee Shin Woo realized that Seagald had utilized Fire Shadow and immediately used his darkness to try to find and then destroy him. However, he soon opened his eyes wide open. He couldnāt find any traces of him.
That wasnāt possible. He couldnāt find him with his mastered darkness element? Even if heād used his Annihilation Flame to erase his presence, Lee Shin Woo shouldāve been able to find him. So if that didnāt work, then either Seagald had finally died, orā¦
[He moved somewhere where there isnāt even a speck of darkness.]
Had Seagald mastered the light element? No, there was no way. Lee Shin Woo had done so with the darkness element, but it wasnāt as easy as it sounded. At the very least, Seagaldās light didnāt seem so absolute.
[Kuaaaaaahk!]
[L-Light Generalā¦!]
[M-My skin! My eyes!]
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But thenā¦ the Vampires fighting against Anti-Skull began to scream simultaneously! The Light General, having noticed that their skin quickly began to burn, realized one thing and yelled.
āArema, look up!ā
[ā¦No way.]
He quickly looked up, and the sight caused him to go off character. But he thought theyād left him off the hook considering the circumstances.
The artificial sun, which radiated light all across the Underground Empire, was coming towards them. ā¦With Seagald Von Retadane smack dab in the middle of it.