The combination of the Dragon Talisman's divine power and Fire Demonic Qi unleashed Roland's most fundamental strength to its fullest. Even the Black Mud, which could withstand attacks from Noble Phantasms, could only melt before this tide of flames.
What flowed over Angra Mainyu's body was no longer cursed Black Mud, but molten lava. He struggled desperately, but it was utterly futile. The strength of Roland's body now completely overwhelmed this Evil Beast piled together from lumps of flesh.
"I need to use the talismans' power. Which one?"
While they were sealed, relying on the talismans' passive effects alone was useless. But since he was not their original master, even using infinite magical energy as an external battery to power them, Angra Mainyu could activate only one or two at a time.
"To hell with it!"
Angra Mainyu roared. His tentacles suddenly erupted with several times their previous strength, overpowering Roland's claws. At the same time, an invisible impact slammed into Roland's chest, knocking him back several steps and temporarily freeing Angra Mainyu from his suppression.
After catching his breath for a moment, Angra Mainyu hurriedly checked his injuries, only to discover that, aside from the portions burned away by the flames, he had suffered little serious internal damage. Yet Roland had clearly plunged his claws inside him.
Suddenly, he jerked his head up and looked at Roland.
"Roland!"
Hearing Angra Mainyu's voice, Roland's lips curved slightly. He opened the two claws he had just plunged into Angra Mainyu's body.
A talisman lay quietly in each palm: the Lively Monkey and the Loyal Dog.
The moment they touched Roland's body, they sank into it of their own accord.
"Transformation, immortality. Insignificant compared to the total, but at least I've recovered a little."
Feeling the feeble power of these two talismans,