Above the Sea of Chaos, countless bizarrely shaped angels formed ranks and dove toward the attackers.
A scorching wind swept through the air. Dark crimson firelight descended from above as Samael spread his arms and clenched the air. Frowning, he drew the Flame Demon Sword Laevateinn from a Magic Formation, held it horizontally before his chest, and exchanged a blow with Michael, the Vice-Monarch of Heaven, before swinging his arm and knocking him away.
At the same time, the recoil sent the ancient serpent flying backward. Only after beating his metallic wings several times did he finally disperse the remaining force.
This bastard had not only recovered, but grown even stronger!
Samael's gaze darkened, his expression stiffening. Looking around, he suddenly discovered that his companions had all fallen into bitter battles under the siege of blazing white figures from every direction.
Among them, Rama, the Feathered Serpent God, and Tamamo no Mae each faced one of three archangels with beautiful human forms.
A cold female angel held a lily branch in her left hand and a golden horn in her right. Moisture swirled around her, while sword-like icicles rose from the sea and shot toward Rama like a dense rain of arrows.
Gabriel, Archangel of Water at the left hand of the divine throne, guide of souls and master of rebirth, possessed power rivaling that of a god!
Another wielded a Sword of Flame. Elegant and elusive, he was surrounded by the fragrance of medicine, while clusters of wind elemental energy formed around him to shield him as he battled the Feathered Serpent God.
Raphael, God's Medicine, Archangel of Wind, master of healing and representative of intellect, was also known as "God Shall Heal"!
The third cradled a harp of stars and moon. Lightning danced at his fingertips, and as