"Unforgivable! Absolutely unforgivable!"
The archangel's roar carried immense divine power. The energy shield below shook violently again, and countless members of the Angel Legion faltered in their attacks. They glanced over, unable to understand why a God-Tier Archangel had lost control so completely.
Night Cherry Tangle tightened his grip on the Judgment Shadow Blade. The dark gold patterns of divinity along its edge seemed to sense the archangel's fury. They flowed faster, radiating a faint, razor-sharp fighting spirit.
He offered no explanation. He needed none.
This power had been bestowed on him by the guild leader. This path was his alone!
"You must die!"
The flames of light around the God-Tier Archangel became a tangible golden storm. He abandoned his attack on the Lord of Lava, turned into a burning meteor, and hurtled toward Night Cherry Tangle with enough fury to incinerate everything in his path.
Light Power gathered in his holy sword to an unprecedented degree. Even space groaned beneath its weight.
"Holy Flame Judgment!"
A colossal flaming Cross Sword fell from the sky. Before it even reached its target, the scorching wave of air began melting the metal structures below.
Season Star's heart skipped a beat at the sight. She could not help crying out, "Night Cherry Tangle!"
Faced with that furious, overwhelming strike, Night Cherry Tangle remained calm.
The shadows beneath his feet writhed like living things and spread silently.
He held the Judgment Shadow Blade across his chest. A strange ripple spread from its edge.
It was neither pure shadow nor pure divinity.
It was judgment, yet formless.
"Shadow Stream: Reverse!"
Night Cherry Tangle did not retreat. Instead, he stepped forward.
He swept the Judgment Shadow Blade upward at an impossible angle. Its tip sliced through the air, leaving a trail of interwoven darkness and gleaming