Suddenly, an overwhelming wave of pressure descended, locking them in place. "The only way you can leave here is if you accept the trial to cleanse the aura of those goddesses from your body," the voice thundered again.
"It seems we won't be leaving until you make a decision," Aerialia said, glancing at Zera's trembling figure.
"I can't take that trial again," Zera whispered, touching her patched left eye with a trembling hand. She averted her gaze after briefly eting Aerialia's and Aurora's eyes.
Aerialia narrowed her eyes at her.
"If you're not taking the trial, then we need to think of a way to get out of here," Aurora said. Though she doubted they could escape the grasp of the Will of the Divine Mysteries in their current situation, she hoped the goddesses within Zera had so plan, as they were the ones with the most experience escaping such encounters.
Zera's body twisted, and with a bright flash of light, another figure stood in her place: the Goddess of Twilight Chorus and Fortune. Her body was shrouded in blinding light, and an overwhelming aura erupted from her, pushing back the pressure pressed against them.
She turned to Aurora and Aerialia. "It seems our deal ends here. Take care of the sanctuary residents in my place," she said.
"I will," Aurora responded with a firm, reassuring nod.
"As you can see, I'm not dead yet. Rather than forcing my child to endure such a trial, I would rather fight you to the death again," the goddess declared, her voice resonating across the Mirror Realm.
A loud snort reverberated in the air, and in an instant, the intensity of the pressure on them increased, locking them in place again.
"To have escaped my judgnt… you are truly remarkable!" the voice echoed with a light chuckle. "Are you aware of the punishnt for what you have done? You are not… but fortunately, I have already prepared sothing for any arising issues."
The Goddess of Twilight Chorus and Fortune frowned, her brows furrowing in thought. She didn't know precisely what the Will of the Divine Mysteries had planned, but she knew it would be far worse than the trial.
Suddenly, the whirlwind in the sky descended as though the heavens were reaching for the earth. After descending to a certain distance, two won, one with a tall, athletic physique, golden-brown skin, and sleek, long black hair that fell loosely around her shoulders, and the other with dusky skin and long, deep black hair flowing down her back in loose waves, dressed in the sa form-fitting, matte black bodysuits, erged from the whirlwind. Then, the whirlwind dissipated.
The two won's arrival stunned everyone, especially Aurora and Aerialia, whose expressions were filled with shock and disbelief.
"What are they doing here?" Aurora asked, her expression morphing into realization. "Are they the ones who broke into the Mirror Realm?"
Aerialia's expression darkened with understanding, a solemn air lingering around her as she realized things were getting out of hand.
"Do you know them?" the Goddess of Twilight Chorus and Fortune asked, her tone filled with curiosity and apprehension as she glanced at the mysterious won hovering in the air.
"They are called the Divine Corps. We don't know much about what they do. Nonetheless, one single-handedly killed two Vylkr Spawns and managed to escape being hunted by goddess Ilse before being killed after considerable effort. They are not only powerful but also notoriously hard to kill," Aurora explained. She noticed they didn't carry the rotating chanical rings behind them. Hearing this, the Goddess of Twilight Chorus and Fortune's expression morphed into surprise. She nodded, refocusing her attention on the two won.
"These two are here to kill you for attempting to upset the balance already set in stone. However, their motives are hidden and vile, sothing I cannot tolerate. So, I will give you a chance to erase the grievous sins you have committed: eliminate the two of them, and you will be free to go."
"Their powers have been suppressed to that of the Priestess, but they are still formidable opponents. Be cautious if you don't want to lose your life," the voice of the Will of the Divine Mysteries resonated across the Mirror Realm. "And if you don't think it's a fair matchup, you can also request help from your new companions to aid you."
The Goddess of Twilight Chorus and Fortune turned to look at Aurora and Aerialia, her gaze clearly conveying her intent.
"It doesn't seem we'll be able to leave this realm until your trial ends. I'm willing to give it a try," Aurora said. She was certain they would have many unpleasant encounters with the Divine Corps in the future, so it was best to use this opportunity to familiarize herself with them.
Aerialia remained silent, but it was clear she supported Aurora's decision.
The Goddess of Twilight Chorus and Fortune nodded, returning her attention to the two won. "We are ready. I hope you don't go back on your word."
"Henceforth, by my Will, as long as you can eliminate the mbers of the Divine Corps, whether through your efforts or with the help of those around you, you will be granted freedom from this long-age tornt," the Will of the Divine Mysteries declared.
The overwhelming pressure surrounding them dissipated into thin air.
"Strangle yourselves to death," the Goddess of Twilight Chorus and Fortune commanded, her voice transforming into powerful vibrations that shot through the air, slamming into the two won, destabilizing them, and tearing apart the earth and sky. The won fell to the ground, struggling to stop their hands from gripping their own necks.
Aurora was taken aback by the scene, but she swiftly took action. She cast her divine skill—Eternal Chaos Legion—and instantly filled the entire Mirror Realm with headless, winged spawns. So were the sa height as Aurora, while others towered from earth to sky, casting imnse shadows. Without hesitation, the spawns surged forward, attacking the two won and burying them under their massive bodies.
The sound of the air tearing apart resonated loudly, followed by explosions as the ground where the two won once stood was carved deep and expanded. The entire scene resembled the beginning of an apocalyptic event.
The Goddess of Twilight Chorus and Fortune was surprised and impressed by Aurora's divine skill, realizing the young goddess was far more powerful than she had initially assud.
anwhile, Aurora kept her focus on the two won. Knowing she was facing two powerful opponents, she didn't let her guard down, aware that this might not be enough to defeat them.
Within monts of the battle's onset, their combined had cornered the two won successfully.
Suddenly, a powerful sword arc sliced through the mounting pile of headless, winged spawns, cutting them in half and causing their bodies to slide to the ground, revealing a gap in the air. The two won mbers soared out of the gap, surrounded by a thin transparent light resembling a barrier. Their bodies looked untouched. In their hands was a curved sword with a chanical handle and a 110cm (43 inches) long curved, gleaming, sharp blade. Their eyes shone with killing intent, fixed on the goddess of the Twilight Chorus and Fortune, and Aurora.
"Atta—" The Goddess of Twilight Chorus and Fortune began. But before she could finish her words, she froze, her eyes widening in disbelief. The woman with black, loose, wavy hair appeared before her and swung her blade downward, slicking through her with a single, clean swing.
SWOOSH!
The goddess's bisected body fell backwards to the ground. For the first ti, a wave of fear gripped her heart as she realized she couldn't properly heal. Her divine energy was unstable, and though her Vylkr energy could still flow freely, it sluggishly attempted to heal her wounds.
The woman scanned the area and focused on Aurora's dissected body, slowly transforming into a headless winged spawn. Realizing it was a clone, she noted that her companion was already chasing the honest Aurora. With the Mirror Realm sealed, escape was impossible, so she turned her attention back to the recovering goddess. Positioning herself above her, she plunged her sword into the goddess's body again. With her abilities sealed and equipnt seized, the goddess could be continuously eliminated, preventing her from recovering before delivering the final blow.
anwhile, far away at the boundary wall of the Mirror Realm, Aurora clenched the crimson greatsword in her hand as she blocked a strike from the Divine Corps mber's blade. The impact sent her flying backwards, slamming into the boundary wall.
"AHHH!" Aurora gasped as the blade sliced through her shoulder, tearing away a portion of her feathered wings before she managed to escape to another position.
Her mind raced as she rose into the air to gain distance from her opponent. She hadn't underestimated their strength, but even with their abilities sealed to such a degree, she hadn't expected them to be still so powerful.
A layer of barrier also surrounded their bodies, blocking Vylkr energy from penetrating. Fortunately, the barrier seed to be corroding under the Vykr energy. After her earlier attack, it was only a matter of ti before she could deal as much damage as she had taken.
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