War Ignites, Elebic's Empty Strength!

As they watched the beam of light that had nearly dyed the entire world gold, Irvin and Astoria both felt a measure of despair. They did not believe they could withstand a Demon King level wizard's all-out strike.

What did an all-out strike from a Demon King level wizard even mean?!

They only needed to think of the Purple-Gold Moonlight that had severed Voldemort at the waist during the battle at the Department of Mysteries!

When that Purple-Gold Moonlight had blossomed at the Department of Mysteries that day, even from several hundred meters away, and even though they had not been its targets, Irvin and Astoria had still felt its razor-sharp edge at their backs and its bone-chilling cold.

The power of this golden beam before them was no weaker, and perhaps even stronger, than that Purple-Gold Moonlight from the battle at the Department of Mysteries!

Irvin and Astoria had yet to cross the threshold into the Demon King level. How could they possibly block such a terrifying attack?!

At that critical moment, Irvin felt a faint warmth emanating from his waist. It was the white "Knight" chess piece he kept close to his body—the Pocket Anchor!

The next instant, a flash of white light appeared beside Irvin, followed by a burst of bone-piercing frost that seemed ready to freeze the entire space solid!

The golden beam hurtling toward them slowed continuously, until it froze in midair. Then it shattered, turning into specks of golden light that faded into the air!

When they saw the snow-white figure beside them, delight appeared on both Irvin's and Astoria's faces.

"Irina!"

Astoria called out joyfully.

Irina turned around and gave the two of them a gentle nod. Then she looked toward Elebic, hundreds of meters away, and a trace of killing intent flashed