Gabriel: In Charge of Water, My Authority

Over Los Angeles, dark, heavy clouds churned violently like a tidal wave, while in stark contrast, the light shone flawlessly white.

Black and white divide the sky, constantly spreading outwards, while at their intersection they collide violently, creating an unprecedented phenomenon.

The visual impact was so striking, it was as if black and white had driven out all other colors and dominated the entire world.

The boiling energy churned up strange-colored lightning, accompanied by thunder that resounded through the sky, conveying a heavy sense of oppression to the world.

Residents of Los Angeles can witness the unusual celestial phenomenon caused by the collision of two energies simply by opening their windows, without needing to watch a live television broadcast.

In just a few seconds, dark clouds and white light filled the sky above the entire city, and the impending doomsday crisis filled everyone with anxiety and fear.

"You've fallen... No, this is your true self, isn't it?" Gabriel's playful smile gradually froze, finally turning into endless indifference.

She was aloof and devoid of any emotion. Although cold, she was very real. Given her arrogance in not taking humans seriously, her previous fake smiles were just a disguise to cover up her cold heart.

"No, I have indeed fallen!"

Russell waved his hand, summoning a Black Flame Greatsword, and said decisively, "Gabriel, as long as I can prevent the world from becoming a second hell, I am willing to give up the light, even if it means falling into darkness alone."

He was speaking very seriously, and Gabriel was listening very seriously. As for whether they believed him or not, it's likely that neither of them did.

"You fallen one, I will judge you in the name of the Lord!"

A holy light enveloped Gabriel's body, transforming into pure white armor. The flowing light resembled a faintly burning flame. She raised her spear and, using the same tactic, hurled it at Russell once more.

This time, Russell was no longer helpless as before. He held his Black Flame Greatsword horizontally and flicked it against the spear tip, easily knocking it away.

His gaze locked onto the golden light at the tip of the spear, and he asked hesitantly, "The Spear of Longinus?"

"Yes, the legend of piercing the god of death, and the past of being bathed in divine blood, make this spear indestructible and even more powerful in slaying all things." Gabriel withdrew the Holy Spear, and the holy radiance around him surged even more intensely.

"Then you'd better be careful. This gun is cursed. If it's lost or stolen, the owner is doomed."

"With this gun, I will have the power to control the fate of the world, and I will be invincible." Gabriel responded expressionlessly, and then flapped his wings and flew towards Russell.

"The premise is that you don't stand against the world."

Russell flapped his wings and stepped forward, black flames rising from his body and enveloping him in armor. His aura surged rapidly, making him equal to Gabriel in power.

Clang!

The black longsword and the pure white Holy Spear clashed, unleashing a sharp shockwave. A bright light then pierced the sky, cleaving through the dark clouds and white light above.

Two opposing and mutually restraining energies intertwined and, in the blink of an eye, erupted with a deafening roar like an earthquake.

Russell's eyes narrowed, and he flapped his wings and soared into the sky. The level of combat was too high, capable of destroying the heavens and the earth at any moment. He did not want to involve the innocent civilians below.

Gabriel followed closely behind, sharing the same intention as Russell. The trial was one thing, but the killing was another. She didn't care about stepping on ants, but she also didn't want her feathers to be stained black.

Moreover, Manmon's summoning ritual took place in a mental hospital, and the site was damaged, so rebuilding it would be extremely time-consuming.

Two streaks of light, one black and one white, moved with lightning speed. Gabriel, coming from behind, raised his gun and thrust it at Russell. The tip of the gun shone brightly, as dazzling as the stars.

Russell abruptly stopped, spun to the side to dodge the Holy Spear thrust, and swung his sword in a half-circle with both hands, aiming for Gabriel's head.

Gabriel remained expressionless, raising his hands to grip the Holy Spear. The gunshot, imbued with holy light, deflected the jet-black greatsword that was engulfing him in black flames.

Bite!!

The powerful sound made the two of them pause slightly. Russell grinned and shouted as he flapped his wings to press down.

The darkness swirling around him contracted wildly, condensing into a ball of light that was as dark and deep as a black hole in the blink of an eye.

Then, this condensed energy erupted in one go, rushing towards Gabriel below.

Gabriel groaned as his body was forced to plummet a thousand meters. Six wings enveloped him, and holy light transformed into a small sun, its blinding white light illuminating the vast darkness into a ghastly white expanse.

The collision of energies triggered a series of changes: a violent storm, lightning, and thunder. The space around the two people contracted and then cracked, constantly emitting energy storms.

On the ground, California and the adjacent Pacific Ocean were ravaged by the aftershocks, with the hurricane howling across the land and sea, raising dust that blotted out the sun, and causing the Riptide to surge and churn endlessly.

When people look up, they can see the alternating black and white light and shadows between the clouds in the sky, a sight that inspires awe, as if the final judgment has truly arrived.

At this moment, the live television broadcast had already lost the two of them on camera, and people in countless households looked up at the starry sky, silently praying that God would take care of the two troublemakers.

That's right, Russell is included too!

A white, six-winged angel is about to summon hell to bring utter disaster to the human world, but a black, six-winged angel is trying to stop her.

Forgive the public for not being able to process this yet; it's too absurd. After all, that's Gabriel, a high-ranking angel in the Bible, the saint who led all the angels to resist Satan's invasion.

Russell's three pairs of jet-black wings looked like they had just escaped from hell...

This is like the America Department of Defense defecting to the enemy, opening the country's doors and letting the enemy army march in unimpeded, only to have the enemy general step forward to stop him, claiming to be an undercover agent.

The most frustrating people are the followers of the three major religions, who are bombarding the church with calls asking who the angel fighting Gabriel is and why it can't be found in the Bible.

Religion was also puzzled. When Russell first appeared, he only had a pair of small, shimmering wings, which could be explained by any angel's name. But then, he transformed into someone with three pairs of black, fluttering wings. Could you just randomly assign a name to that?

That definitely won't work!

Although Russell and Gabriel's brief conversation suggests he was human, religions refuse to acknowledge this, and believers cling to illusions. He must be an angel, or at the very least, the reincarnation of a named angel; otherwise, where would God's authority stand?

High in the sky, Russell and Gabriel exchanged attacks and defenses thousands of times. The surrounding spatial rifts opened and collapsed and healed continuously. Energy storms carrying destructive energy erupted and raged back and forth time and time again.

Click! Click-click—

The weapons in their hands broke at the same time. Russell's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he reached out to snatch the Spear of Longinus.

Gabriel was faster, grabbing the spear tip that was closer to him. He used Holy Light to reforge the spear shaft and thrust it straight down with a backhand.

Russell spun around, stepping on the gun barrel with one foot, and summoned Black Flame Greatsword with both hands, slashing heavily at Gabriel's head.

The sword froze in mid-air. Russell was so surprised that he was a step too slow and was struck in the chest by Gabriel, flying hundreds of meters before coming to a stop.

Splash! Splash! Splash!

Water vapor condenses in the sky, Gabriel stands atop it, riding the flow of water. Dazzling light streams from his Wings of Light, which, deflected by the curtain of water, create a magnificent aurora.

Seeing Russell's stunned expression, Gabriel coldly answered his question, "Water is my domain."

Russell blinked. He knew that, but it felt strange because he knew it too.

What a tragic fate!

Gabriel, unaware of the meaning behind Russell's sentiments, pointed his Holy Spear directly, manipulating the surrounding water curtain to press down.

Holy light condensed within, transforming into an indestructible cage, which imprisoned Russell before exiling him from the sky to the Pacific Ocean thousands of meters below.

Thump!

Gabriel followed closely behind, gazing at the silent spot where the water splashed, looking down at the vast sea stained with darkness, and immediately frowned.

She folded her wings, her smooth feet landing on the sea, merging her divinity with the ocean. With a solemn expression, she held the Spear of Longinus upside down, remained silent for a moment, and then suddenly thrust the tip of the spear downwards.

Given Russell's demonstrated strength, Gabriel knew that unless he delivered a fatal blow with the Spear of Longinus, it would be difficult to kill him.

Moreover, now is the crucial moment to summon Manmon to descend to the mortal realm; time cannot be wasted, and sealing him is the best option.

When Manmon descends to earth, she will retire gracefully, leaving the two to fight it out.

On the sea, the calm water surged up rapidly without any sign of life, transforming into a giant Cross that stood a thousand meters high.

Holy and solemn! Inspiring to worship!

In the center of the Cross, the water cell where Russell was imprisoned is clearly visible.

The water was crystal clear, and under the holy light poured in by Gabriel, it shone brightly, echoing the moonlight hanging high in the sky, like a bright lamp adorning the sea.

With the seal complete, Gabriel glanced indifferently at Russell and turned to leave.

Each of the four Archangel is in charge of one element, and these four elements are the foundation for the entire world's framework. She was confident that without her permission, even if the other three Archangel were to arrive together, they would not be able to Cairo.

Wisps of water mist filled the air as Gabriel flapped his wings and flew away. Suddenly, his pupils contracted sharply as he stared incredulously at the water droplets floating before him.

Just as she turned around in shock, a Water Element Hands rose from the sea and grabbed her in its palm.

The Cross formed by the water curtain twisted and split, leaving behind Gabriel's holy light frame. Russell leaped out from it, stepping on the water to stand in front of Gabriel, meeting her face stiff with shock. "You may not believe it, but God is very dissatisfied with what you have done and has given me half of your authority."

"Nonsense!"

That's right, it's complete nonsense!

Gabriel spread his wings, pushing aside the Water Element Hands beside him, and suppressed the surprise and doubt in his eyes. "This is magic, isn't it?"

"Don't be silly, you can tell this isn't magic!"

Russell grinned, spreading his hands innocently, and said, "You're not a child anymore. You need to learn to face reality. Your rebellious behavior, which you acted on your own initiative, has angered God..."

You've fallen out of favor!