Chapter 123: Light and Dark (Part 20)
Honestly, I can’t remember… What was I even saying? Seriously…
Boom!
With a sudden flap of my fiery wings, I activated Moon Step and dashed towards the monster in response to the noise.
Let’s eat her first.
“‘Abyssal Language’ Your power… Supreme Mother Deity…”
“Older sister’s coming~”
Kaboom!
The impact came crashing in the next moment.
No overwhelming energy, no rampaging Chaotic Power; this was the purest clash of strength against strength.
In an instant, something behind the monster collapsed. A loud crash of debris rained down on my head and body, smoke filling my nose and mouth. I shut my mouth and held my breath as I danced my feet around, each step empowered by Moon Step, the sounds of ‘bang bang bang’ echoing from below. I leaned forward with all my strength, wrapped my arms around the giant monster, and shoved it forward.
Crash!
In an instant, I smashed through another wall. Amid the falling dirt and stones, I heard distant screams mingling with the chaos, but they were quickly buried by the rubble.
…Huh?
Did that monster just say something?
Boom! Boom—
After blasting through three walls, I was still pondering whether that monster had said something weird. My movement hesitated for a split second, and then suddenly, a massive force smashed into my chest.
“Ugh!”
I felt myself being lifted off the ground and, with a muffled grunt, I went flying backward.
“Ugh…”
That overwhelming sense of suffocation was unbearable; my body twisted in mid-air, and after a moment, I finally gasped for air.
“Ha!”
So strong…
After all that snacking… Seriously, not even a bite for me? What kind of sister is that?
Who knows how far up and away I flew, but once my breathing settled, I quickly focused the thick Chaotic Power within me. With a whoosh, my fiery wings spread wide open, flapping hard until I steadied myself, hanging in mid-air and listening intently.
Where’s that little girl? Why can’t I hear anything?
Can’t feel her presence either…
“Silvya!”
Unable to pinpoint Iliush’s location, I heard a melodious yet somewhat serious call from afar.
Ah…
I furrowed my brows.
That annoying silly woman is here… So annoying.
Having so much fun…
But then Margaret shouted in a slightly panicked tone: “Be careful—”
Huh?
Just as I was puzzled, a gust of wind rushed past my ears.
Bang!
An uncontrollable force slapped against my left shoulder, throwing my body off balance. I felt like I twirled through the air, spinning like a ragged cloth, flying further up and away.
“Cough!”
Ah… that girl really hurt me!
I struggled to adjust my balance, eager to counterattack, but then massive force hit my back again. Bang! I was sent flying like a cannonball.
Her stealthy ability doesn’t even need to be seen…
Ahhh, so annoying!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The howling wind intensified, and powerful blows kept smashing into me. My body felt like a toy being tossed around, giving me a serious case of the jitters. My stomach twisted in knots, everything felt itchy and painful, and this maddening discomfort stirred a flicker of anger within me.
That little brat…
“I! Am! Angry!”
All Chaotic Power unleashed.
Boom—
Ice-cold black flames erupted from my body, engulfing me. The raucous winds were instantly blocked out, and the next moment, I heard the monster’s agonized wail.
“Roar aaaaahhhh—”
Huh?
The anticipated next attack didn’t come.
Did my silly goddess actually blow it up?
“Aha!”
I couldn’t help but laugh, using the moment to flap my flaming wings and adjust my position. I whipped around, following the sound of its wailing, swinging my fists wrapped in black flames, raining down punches like a storm.
Boom boom boom boom—!!!
The moment the dense explosions erupted nearby, I knew I’d hit her again. I felt a rush of glee and swung my fists with even more vigor, launching fireballs relentlessly at the monster, my attack sustaining until my wings slapped back hard, my body swirling mid-air, sending fireballs racing toward the creature.
Boom boom boom boom bang!
As I felt the impact, I grabbed hold of who-knows-what and pushed against its massive form, flying forward.
While speeding, I released my right hand to explore, climbing onto one of the monster’s giant wings. Grabbing onto the soft membrane, I felt an exhilaration surge and yanked back hard. With a disturbing cracking sound, the grip suddenly slackened.
Got it off~
“Cluck!”
I tossed the wing away carelessly and resumed my search.
“Roar aaaaahhhh—”
The monster thrashed around in the air, shaking its body violently, doing its best to toss me off.
No way!
I gripped with my left hand tighter, my sharp armored fingers digging deep into the monster. With my right fist raised, charged with black flames, I pounded away at its body, explosive sounds echoing as its claws wildly slashed at my armor.
The clashing metal sounds rang out incessantly, and the agonizing sensations intensified. I felt frustrated; my little fists swung with increasing force, while the monster’s struggles escalated. We were flying faster yet again. I could see nothing, had no idea where we were heading, but I could feel our height rapidly decreasing.
“Cough.”
I spat out a mouthful of bl**d.
Seems like I hurt my insides…
The brawl continued without pause. Suddenly, it felt like we crashed into something hard, the monster’s body jolted violently. The powerful recoil nearly tossed me off, but somehow, we gained a bit of altitude.
I swung my right fist with renewed vigor, and my injuries multiplied, thankfully the Chaotic Power was continuously repairing my damaged armor, while my hands had already battered the monster senseless wherever I could reach.
Gradually, I began to sense a chaotic cacophony below.
Huh?
Sounds like there are many people…
“‘Abyssal Language’ Mother Deity’s power… Chaos… We…”
“What are you saying! You—”
Boom!
Suddenly, without any mental preparation, the monster crashed down. I wasn’t quick enough to react and lost my grip, “Whoa!” I was flung far away, eventually landing with a thud against something, finally managing to stop.
Then I quickly scrambled to my feet.
Ouch…
Everything hurts.
It’s super noisy around here.
Countless crazed shouts erupted from every direction; while I felt annoyed, I didn’t particularly want to engage. But just as I focused on listening, attempting to locate the monster, hurried footsteps approached from my side.
“Ah—”
Accompanied by a hoarse, frenzied scream, the whoosh of a blade swung down toward my head.
I frowned and nonchalantly raised my right arm.
Clang!
The sound of metal clashing rang out.
…Who is it?
That question popped into my mind, but then I thought it didn’t really matter. I casually shifted my arm to catch the blade, gripping it tightly with one hand while my other grabbed the intruder’s throat, applying just enough pressure.
With a cracking sound, their body went limp.
…Where’s Iliush?
The visor covering my eyes slid up quickly, and I squinted against the bright light.
I found myself standing in a street I didn’t recognize, everywhere stained with bl**d and lifeless bodies… they all seemed to be soldiers, dressed in familiar armor… Ah, it’s the Iron Guard.
At the far end of the street, towering city walls were ablaze.
…Ah, has the city fallen?
