Even the weakened Sharron showed a pained expression under the Scream of " Wraith " Steve, but she still managed to clench her hands, instantly extinguishing the strange light emanating from them and causing the mysterious, illusory bronze door to disappear before her eyes.
Klein knew something was wrong. He forced back his headache, took a step back, and stepped into the fire. His figure quickly disappeared, Blink into the afterglow of a sudden, violent explosion in another direction.
He had just leaped out, seeking a counterattack, when he saw that Steve, the middle-aged man in the dark red cloak, was not chasing him, but stood still, as if waiting for something.
Klein suddenly felt agitated, his head spun, and his stomach cramped.
He grew weak very quickly, but he didn't know why.
Maric, who had just recovered from the Scream, also acted strangely, constantly reaching out to scratch himself, as if he had an uncontrollable itch.
He was panting heavily, tearing his clothes with his wildly growing, sharp fingernails, leaving white marks on his body that deepened with each scratch, revealing glimpses of red seeping out.
Sharron collapsed to the ground, unable to stand up. Her azure eyes gradually lost focus, as if she could see nothing at all.
"Poison..." she whispered the word.
Not far from her, the " Wraith " Steve glanced at her tightly clenched hands. He seemed quite wary of the bronze-colored illusory gate covered in mysterious patterns and filled with an indescribable scent, and did not rashly make a move.
In his right hand he held the " Crimson Moon Corona," which radiated a cool, crimson glow like Full Moon, while his left hand took out a small, semi-transparent brown glass bottle from his pocket. He snorted and said:
" The Biotoxin Bottle can randomly generate different toxins, which will gradually diffuse into the surrounding area once opened."
"It will take effect in less than a minute, after which the symptoms will become increasingly severe. If you haven't escaped the toxin-filled environment by four minutes, the consequences will be irreversible, such as death."
"It's a pity, I thought Jason could hold on until now."
" Sharron, you wouldn't normally be affected; spirits aren't afraid of poisoning. But unfortunately, there's a ' Crimson Moon Corona ' here, making it impossible for you to change your state."
"Or, you could give up and let me discover your hidden charm."
He casually described the abilities of the magical item in his hand, seemingly wanting to wait until Klein and the others were completely powerless to resist before making his move.
However, Tyre, who had made preparations in advance, did not understand his intentions. Under the influence of the " Crimson Moon Corona," the " Werewolf " who lost his mind did not hesitate to launch a counterattack, lunging forward and tearing at Maric's body with his claws.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The sound of fingernails scratching through steel plates rang out one after another, and several wounds that revealed flesh and blood finally appeared on the skin in front of Maric.
Klein pinched his forehead and felt it starting to get hot, but the negative effects weren't as severe as " The Wraith " Steve had described.
It seems the " The Sun Brooch," constantly Purification and dispelling the surrounding evil, has weakened the toxins... Klein suddenly chuckled:
"You want us to be poisoned before you take action?"
Why do you think I used explosives instead of fireworks just now?
"So many explosions have definitely attracted attention. Official Beyonder from nearby areas are on their way. You don't have time!"
Steve glanced at Klein, whose face was covered in makeup and whose features were difficult to discern, and suddenly laughed:
"I forgot there was a little bug that could be easily dealt with."
"Don't worry, you'll definitely be dead before the church arrives..."
Before he could finish speaking, Klein suddenly raised his right hand and fired a " Purification Bullets " from his revolver.
Steve shifted his feet slightly, already leaping several meters away, leaving afterimages in his wake.
However, Klein's bullet did not hit the spot where he was originally standing. Instead, it struck the very center of the open space, piercing through the soil and making a loud clanging sound!
Spirituality breeze swept by, and Maric's Living Corpse and Steve's Specter froze simultaneously.
A moment later, they rushed out like madmen, heading towards the center of the open space, like a pack of hungry dogs at mealtime.
Steve, who was about to use bizarre methods to control Klein and easily kill him, was stunned for a moment, then showed an expression of confusion and surprise.
This was the first time he had ever discovered that the Death he controlled could go out of control for no apparent reason!
At the same time, Klein snapped his fingers, detonating several more bombs and sending crimson flames soaring into the air from different locations.
His figure leaped swiftly among the fires, disappearing into the open space.
"Trying to run!" Steve muttered, about to blur his figure and chase after his target, when he discovered that the Living Corpse and Specter had dug out a square iron box and were fighting over the items inside.
Soon, a Specter succeeded, its body swelling up, and as if it had gained Wisdom, it flew away in another direction.
So he was using that item to delay my actions so he could escape... Hmph, he doesn't understand " Wraith " and " Crimson Moon Corona " enough! Steve temporarily abandoned his plan to chase Klein, put away the " Biotoxin Bottle," and his body suddenly disappeared, reappearing on a thin layer of ice formed in a puddle. Then, relying on his terrifying speed that could leave afterimages, he took two steps to reach the back of the huge Specter.
A flash of Green Light light appeared in Steve's eyes, and the Specter vanished without a trace, the item it was holding falling to the ground.
The remaining Living Corpse and Specter completely disregarded the oppressive aura of their superiors and scrambled to grab it.
Steve grew increasingly surprised and puzzled, and found that his Spirituality intuition could not glean any insight from the item that had caused the Living Corpse and the Specter to riot.
He stepped forward and caught the item with his left hand.
It was a dark gold key ring with an old, exquisite bronze whistle hanging from it, and next to the whistle hung a simple, antique-looking brass key.
They stood side by side, pressed tightly together, lying there in Steve's pale palm.
At the same time, the " Crimson Moon Corona " on Steve's right hand was quietly emitting a cold, crimson glow, like a miniature Full Moon.
Before Steve could even form another thought, a faint, ethereal, yet extremely eerie voice burrowed into his mind, tearing at his nerves and peeling away his scalp.
"Ah!"
Steve let out a scream and fell straight to the ground from mid-air, throwing away the " Crimson Moon Corona " he was holding and the ring with the brass whistle and key attached to it.
He struggled and Distortion on the spot, his body bulging with one protrusion after another, from which tiny, baby-like arms grew, or from which a foul-smelling, pale yellow liquid flowed.
At that moment, a cluster of flames reignited, and Klein, who had already "escaped," leaped out, blocking the trajectory of the " Crimson Moon Corona."
Instead of trying to catch the magical object, he deftly flicked it, causing it to change direction and fly towards the weak and limp Sharron.
Steve's screams of pain gradually subsided as the Crimson Moon Corona landed precisely on Sharron.
Sharron's figure immediately blurred, and her unfocused Blue Eyes instantly regained their sparkle.
She clenched her right fist, held the palm-sized ornament inlaid with a circle of dark red gemstones in her left hand, and her body Levitation up.
The " Crimson Moon Corona " grants the holder immunity to the effects of the Full Moon!
Sharron is no longer weak!
In her spirit form, she is not afraid of "biological toxins"!
At this moment, the Living Corpse and the Specter gathered together again, fighting over the strung-together Azik Copper Whistle and Master Key.
Klein didn't pay any attention, stretched out his left hand, raised his arm, and pointed there.
A flash of dark gold light appeared on the Sun ornament on his chest, followed by a strong, bright, and holy light that descended from the sky, enveloping the tangled Living Corpse and Specter.
In the daylight, the strange, transparent Specter melted and disappeared rapidly, while pale, foul-smelling Living Corpse first emitted black smoke and then burst into flames, like candles.
When the daylight faded, the place was almost empty, except for the ancient and exquisite Azik Copper Whistle and the simple-looking Master Key chain lying quietly on the blackened ring.
On the other side, Sharron ignored Maric, whose injuries were worsening under the attack of " Werewolf " Tyre, and instead used her strange ability to jump between mirror-like objects to reach the thin ice that Steve had used before, and then stepped out.
She stretched out her clenched right hand towards Steve, who was transforming into Monster, and then suddenly opened it, pointing her palm at the enemy!
Endless radiance burst forth, quickly weaving into the double bronze gate covered with mysterious symbols and patterns.
Squeak!
Amidst a sickeningly loud sound, Sharron's small black soft hat was suddenly blown off by a gust of wind, and her meticulously combed light blonde hair fell down in disarray.
It was clear that using that magical item again was quite difficult for her.
Squeak!
A crack appeared in the mysterious bronze gate, and screams, cries, and shouts echoed through the air.
Those arms, some covered in teeth, others bare of skin, stretched out and grabbed Steve pustules were bursting open one after another.
Strange, bluish-black vines that resembled an infant's face and slippery, ethereal tentacles also entangled this powerful Sequence 5 warrior.
"Ah!"
Steve called out again.
The pale yellow liquid flowing from the abscess covered his entire body, which allowed him to barely resist the pulling.
A bright red crack appeared on his face, revealing dark, tunnel-like holes inside!
At that moment, Klein had already raised his revolver and aimed it at him.
Without delay or hesitation, Klein, his face disguised and wearing a half-high silk hat, calmly pulled the trigger.
Bang! Bang!
With the " The Sun Brooch " flashing, two bullets, imbued with sacred meaning, struck Steve's head precisely.
Although they failed to penetrate skin and bone, they ignited a brilliant flame, turning Steve into a shining torch.
"Ah!"
Another scream rang out as Steve was pulled closer to the illusory, mysterious bronze door.
As Klein swung the pistol cylinder and dumped the spent cartridges on the ground, he took out the metal box containing those extraordinary bullets.
At the same time, he once again infused the " The Sun Brooch " with Spirituality.
2!1!
A beam of pure, holy light descended from mid-air and struck Steve instantly.
Taking advantage of the opening, Klein inserted the Purification Bullets and Exorcism Bullets into the bullet holes in a 3:3 ratio and closed the cylinder.
He aimed at Steve's head again, and amidst the glint of the dark gold brooch, pulled the trigger forcefully, firing six shots in quick succession:
Bang bang bang bang bang bang!