The crimson tornado resembled a manifestation of calamity in the apocalypse...
The flashing blades resembled lightning bolts streaking through a storm.
However... the storm did not last long.
The next moment--
BOOM---!!
A powerful force erupted from the whirlwind, instantly shattering Eris's offensive.
Eris was sent flying backward, tumbling several times on the ground before she managed to plant her twin blades in the earth to regain her balance.
Atofe was enveloped in a pale purple mist.
That's Touki!
But in Rudeus's view, that Touki only reached the Saint Rank.
But Eris also possesses Saint Rank Touki.
But why does Eris's expression look so serious?
No, there's a problem.
Rudeus quickly activated his Perception, intently probing the unusual energy emanating from Atofe...
Was that really Touki?
--No!
wrong...
She mixed something else into her Touki!
It's a power unique to some kind of undead race!
"Yay~ Yay~"
Atofe scoffed:
Is this all we can achieve despite our best efforts?
"I think... I'll probably forget about you by tomorrow... Hahahaha!"
"Hey! You handsome guy over there, your friend is about to die!"
Atofe turned his gaze to Rudeus and said arrogantly:
Aren't you going to make a move?
However, Rudeus crossed his arms and didn't look at Atofe.
Because if he keeps watching, he might actually see immediate results...
After all, Atofe's upper body "defenses" had long since been completely destroyed...
"It's not... over yet..."
Eris struggled to her feet again.
At this moment, Rujierd was almost unable to stand and looked like he was about to rush out.
Rudeus quickly stopped him and said urgently:
" Rujierd, calm down!"
Rujierd, however, glared at the other man with murderous intent and gritted her teeth as she spoke:
Are you just going to watch Eris go to her death?
"No! That's not true growth; one cannot truly grow without the tempering of adversity!"
"Now is the best opportunity!"
"Just you wait, Rujierd, Eris will prove everyone right!"
"Oh? You can actually get up?"
Atofe was somewhat surprised:
"Oh, Moxilo~ then let me see just how much you've got up your sleeve!"
In an instant...
Layer upon layer of intricate and mysterious magic circles appeared behind Eris.
The dazzling light patterns slowly unfolded, like a constellation of stars in full bloom.
A heavy, chilling pressure suddenly spread out—
It transformed into an invisible wave that enveloped all directions, and the flow of energy between heaven and earth was completely suppressed and frozen by this force.
Atofe chuckled softly as he watched this scene.
"Interesting, interesting~ Things are taking an interesting turn..."
"If you have this power, why didn't you use it in the first place?"
However, the only response they received was a crimson sword aura...
brush--!
In an instant, Atofe slightly turned his head, narrowly avoiding the sword energy as thick as a bowl.
A few strands of hair drifted in mid-air...
However, after dodging a blow that would have been fatal to an ordinary Saint Rank being, Atofe's lips curled into a chilling smile.
Her whole body trembled violently, and she cried out in a frenzy:
"Uh-huh..."
"How many years has it been..."
"Finally, I've met an opponent like you—upright and honest, who doesn't resort to underhanded tactics!"
"Swords drawn, human heroes..."
Try to make me infatuated with you!
Swish swish swish--!
One purple, one red, two streaks of light flashed and collided continuously on the battlefield.
Sword energy... slashing... crisscrossing.
Rujierd was stunned. If it were him, could he handle a battle of this magnitude with such composure?
As the battle progressed, Eris sustained more and more wounds.
In contrast, Atofe...
Her body remained smooth and flawless, without a single scar.
"Heh, you're still just a fragile human being after all."
Atofe's lips curled into a half-smile:
"Become my subordinate! I will grant you eternal life, so you can become even stronger!"
"Don't get too cocky! The battle isn't over yet!" Eris roared, raising her greatsword once more and charging forward.
"Snort..."
Atofe snorted coldly:
"I can make countless mistakes, but you..."
You only have one chance!
suddenly!
Atofe gripped his sword in one hand and took a heavy step forward...
A sword slashed out--
brush!
The sword whipped up a huge gust of wind, crashing down on Eris was also charging with her sword raised, like a monstrous wave.
Splash----
A howl of wind echoed through the sky!
It was like a raft caught in a flash flood.
Eris was thrown off her feet by the powerful hurricane and crashed heavily to the ground, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth.
Rujierd took another step forward, ready to charge forward in the next second...
Seeing this, Rudeus quickly pressed him back down again:
" Rujierd, she's my wife, and I'm not even worried, so why are you?"
Rujierd was momentarily speechless, but after regaining his composure, he spoke with difficulty:
"But..."
"But what 'but'? You can rest assured, as long as I'm still standing here Eris will be perfectly fine!"
Seeing Rujierd 'Rudeus determined gaze, Rijkaard's heart finally calmed down, and he retreated back behind the broken stone pillar.
Eris, who was knocked away, showed no fear whatsoever.
His expression was unexpectedly cold, as if he were deep in thought...
(My magic power is almost gone...)
Eris raised her knife to support herself, her eyes fixed on Atofe...
(Damn it... no matter how I slash, the opponent immediately reverts to its original state...)
(If things continue like this... defeat is the only outcome!)
(No... no! We absolutely cannot lose!)
( Rudeus is still watching me!)
(Think quickly... Eris! Recall the magic Rudeus taught you...)
(Magic capable of countering the undead...)
(Divine Strike... Magic...)
(Yes... that's the one!)
( Holy Light Strike!)
(But... how can I incorporate this into my swordsmanship...?)
"Hey! Hey! Human female swordsman!"
Atofe urged impatiently:
"How long are you going to dawdle? I don't have time to play your Demon King and Hero game with you."
(Never mind... I'll take a gamble and go for it!)
Eris finally stood up and put her two swords together—
It transforms back into its greatsword form.
Then... he dragged the greatsword with one hand and walked step by step toward Atofe.
Strands of brilliant golden light emerged from the greatsword in his hand.
The light continuously converged and fused, solidifying on the greatsword.
Strands...
Layer by layer...
As she walked, she slowly grew larger...
Atofe tilted his head, looking at Eris with a puzzled expression.
Three hundred meters... The light blade on the giant sword grew to five meters.
Two hundred meters... the light blade grows to ten meters...
One hundred meters... the light blade has grown to twenty meters!
As the distance closed, the thing being held up behind Eris...
It can no longer be called a greatsword.
Instead, it should be understood as a beam of light.
A colossal pillar of light radiating divine brilliance!
As Eris drew closer, her imposing and magnificent aura grew stronger, making it difficult for everyone present to breathe.
Under this immense pressure, Atofe seemed to be frozen in place.
Immediately afterwards...
Eris roared and angrily unleashed the divine pillar of light, powerful enough to dominate the world:
"The ultimate technique of the Magic Sword Style..."
"--Final Form!!"
"Holy Radiance Severing the Boundary--"
"The Final Chapter of the Rondo!!!"
Buzz----
Atofe stared blankly at the enormous pillar of light hanging high in the sky...
The light was dazzling and reached the heavens.
And at this very distance...
Escape--
It has lost its meaning.
That towering blade of light was like an executioner's pillar bestowed by the gods, intent on utterly annihilating her.
Seeing this, Rudeus quickly set up a defensive barrier that also enveloped Rujierd.
The next moment--
At the very moment the beam of light struck the ground...
The dazzling white light obscured everything in sight.
The whole world was reduced to pure white...