'What a weird vampire...?' Zeus thought to himself, his mind still reeling from the unsettling revelation about the Vampire Queen's intentions.
'Her Majesty????' anwhile, the trio exchanged bewildered glances, silently questioning the reality of what had just transpired. Their expressions mirrored a mix of disbelief and concern, grappling with the strange revelation of the Queen's desires.
The tense silence enveloped the arena, punctuated only by the subtle fluctuations in energy and the unspoken tension among the gathered individuals.
Sensing his impending ti, Zeus made a decisive move to end the standoff. However, before he could execute his next action, a sudden disturbance rippled through the space.
"sssshhhh"
The space swirled as Asher Eli and Evelina materialized in the midst of the scene.
Suddenly, Evelina staggered, her body feeling unnaturally heavy in the absence of mana. Eli swiftly caught her, his brows furrowing in concern as he asked, "What happened?"
"arr... There is no mana here," Evelina explained, her voice tinged with the little pain of teleporting without a mana here.
"Hmm," Eli frowned deeply, inhaling the air and noting the absence of mana in the atmosphere as he surveyed the silent arena.
"Oh, you ca?" Zeus's voice cut through the quiet, his expression unreadable as he held Rock's head in his hands.
"I am..." Eli's response was asured, his eyes narrowing slightly as he took in the scene before him. The sight of Rock's head in Zeus's hands sent a ripple of concern through his thoughts. 'Was Rock truly unable to match his opponent's strength?' he wondered as he noticed a few figures behind Zeus.
"E-Eli, Cough-Cough..." Adriana's weak voice strained as she struggled to stand without any support, her expression reflecting both pain and determination.
"Ba-dum----"
Silence fell like a heavy cloak over the scene as Eli's heart stopped for a second, his usually composed deanour faltering for a mont as he took in the sight of his wife's.... Broken yet resilient form.
His eyes fixated on the blood trickling from her mouth, a grim testant to the fierce battle she had endured. The gaping wound on her stomach, stubbornly resisting healing, hinted at unseen obstacles hindering her natural recovery.
"YOUR MAJESTY!" Evelina's shocked cry pierced the tense atmosphere as she rushed to support her Queen.
'Step'
'Crack'
Eli's single step caused significant seismic ripples, cracks spreading like veins across the ground as a manifestation of the imnse power he harboured.
Evelina halted her steps, astutely observing the remarkable amount of mana emanating directly from Eli's being.
Unlike other Transcendents who stored their mana in soul crystals, Eli's Arts allowed him to harness and retain mana within every fibre of his being, without the need for external connections to the outside world or even to his soul crystal.
'Step'
'Crack'
With each deliberate step, Eli's powerful aura intensified, the ground trembling beneath his weight as the fractures in the earth widened.
As Eli approached Zeus, the latter was about to voice his annoyance, "What--", when Eli swiftly interrupted with a commanding,
"Shut.up!"
That's all Eli said, and the next thing Zeus knew, he was slamd to the ground with a resounding impact.
"BOOM!!"
The sound reverberated across the space, echoing the force of Eli's powerful strike.
"When did he..." Zeus was utterly taken aback, his thoughts interrupted by the sudden and unexpected turn of events. He had seen Eli glaring at him, and in the blink of an eye, he found himself forcefully pushed to the ground.
Eli paid no heed to Zeus's astonishnt as he continued his purposeful stride toward the trembling woman.
"A-Adriana," Eli's voice softened with concern as he reached out to hold the proud and resilient woman in his arms.
"Cough, Cough... W-Why are you here? P-Please run, he was after you," Adriana said in a pained voice, her concern evident despite her own injuries.
"What?!" The trio, witnessing the unfolding scene, exclaid as if they couldn't believe their own ears what they just heard.
Even Zeus, usually composed, furrowed his brows seeing the woman playing around very well... far better than him that was!!
"H-How can I leave you?" Eli's voice wavered with emotion as he gazed at his beloved wife, his heart heavy with worry.
"D-Don't I am fine, I nee---~Hmm~~" Adriana's words were silenced by Eli's gentle yet firm lips sealing her lips.
Adriana's eyes widened in surprise, tears brimming as she closed her eyes, almost resigning to what she thought would be her final monts. However, Eli's hand moved swiftly to her stomach, healing her with a speed and precision that left everyone amazed.
Even Adriana herself was astonished by Eli's mastery of the water healing thod, executed in a fraction of a second.
As their lips parted, Eli smiled warmly and planted a gentle kiss on her forehead, reassuring her, "Take rest, I will take care of the rest."
"B-But he is..." Adriana began to express her concerns, but she scread,
"HIIKK!!"
Eli instinctively rubbed her sensitive back where her wings hid, he spoke with assurance, "Trust your husband."
"Hmm," Adriana weakly nodded, her trust and love evident as she stood up from Eli's embrace. Eli, with a blank expression, turned his attention to the trio, who were still processing the unexpected turn of events with incredulity.
"Evelina...." Eli called the Head Maid and instructed, "Take care of her," before shifting his focus to the man who erged from the ground.
"Damn it!" Zeus exclaid with annoyance, dusting off the debris as he glared at Eli furiously, ready to unleash his wrath, "YOU DAMN--"
"BOOM!!"
"SSSHHHHH!!!"
"TTRRRRR!"
Eli effortlessly slamd Zeus once again, the impact nearly shattering the entire Arena as a powerful wave of wind swept through.
As the dust settled, everyone witnessed Eli's leg stomping down on Zeus's stomach. Eli's gaze remained indifferent, devoid of any emotion... not even a hint of anger.
Zeus's expression turned from fury to frustration as he realized that Eli regarded him as nothing more than a re bug, "BAST--"
"BOOM!!"
Without hesitation, Eli delivered a powerful punch to Zeus's face. This display of strength was purely from his physical prowess; he hadn't even tapped into his arts... yet!
"YO--"
"BOOM!!"
"Cough"
The impact of Eli's punch echoed through the arena, sending shockwaves rippling through the air. Zeus's face contorted in pain as the force of the blow almost disfigured him. The ethereal light surrounding Zeus struggled to nd the severe wounds inflicted by Eli's relentless assault.
"BOOM!!"
"BOOM!!"
"You shouldn't have co here!" Eli's voice rang out with an emotionless, each word punctuated by another bone-shattering punch.
"BOOM!!"
"You should..."
"BOOM!!"
"... have Stayed in your fucking..."
"BOOM!!"
"BOOM!!"
"... Realm! Instead of ddling in..."
"BOOM!!"
"... mortal affairs for..."
"BOOM!!"
"... a re child's whim!!"
"BOOM!!"
"BOOM!!"
The relentless assault continued... Despite Zeus's attempts to defend himself, he was overwheld by Eli's raw power that held no hesitation or worries for repercussions.
"Hehe..." Adriana giggled like a little girl upon witnessing Eli's powerful display.
'Drip, Drip'
'Sniff, Sniff'
The Fox woman, keen to the nuances of scent, detected a faint but unmistakable aroma in the air.... Her eyes widened in disbelief as she looked at her Queen.
"REALLY!!!" Unable to contain her shock, she couldn't help but shout in amazent.
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