ONOUS. NO SKILL IS CURRENT

barrier enveloped them, deflecting the incoming ice shards. The duo turn

ted throughout the labyrinth. "How does it feel to be rescued by a lady?"

upon them. Reacting swiftly, Rose intertwined her fingers, causing the blast to detonate midway, while Kael vanished and reappeared in the

ld Kael from further harm. "Elf magic: Shadow Strike!" Brakor's blow landed squarely on Arctic's chest, halting his assault on

to his human form. With a swift motion, Kael sprang to his feet, his gaze falling upon Ro

in alarm. "What does he mean by 'hold'?" Kael pondered, realizing that

re, Rose lifted her gaze to meet his, captivated by his striking appearance. His crimso

tly, rousing her from her

the denizens of our Elven capital pale in comparison,

, decapitating a Reaper. Kael aided Rose to

ice echoed. "Do not f

se, who found herself unable to tear her gaze from his face. "His n

," Brakor addressed Lord Ar

h you," Lord Arctic boasted, the atmosphere growing tense. The wind howled vehementl

y against the oppressive magical forces of Lord Arctic, ultimately succumbing to his k

"Elf magic: Abyssal Blast!" A surge of dark energy hurtled towards Brakor, striking with explosive i

agic: Blizzard Barrage!" A tempest of ice and snow swirled arou

ollision of the two magical forces caused a violent explosion, scattering shards of ice and bursts of fire in all d

ws!"Dark, ghostly claws emerged from his fingertips, slashing at Brakor. The chief barely managed to defend himself with

e Chains!"He conjured chains made of ice that wrapped around Arctic, binding him tig

m, breaking the ice chains and unleashing a shockwave that knocked Brakor off his feet.Arctic rose to his feet, his tattered and burning clo

seer to tell him that Arctic was an Elf, but he wonder

Lord Arctic approached him slowly. There was no need for Arctic to respond, as

power... It could be for bloodlust, or even revenge,"Arctic answered, his laughter echoing through the air. B

to discern where the Elvarin Kingd

and pledge your loyalty,"he proposed, spreading his arms wide."I a

end. It is all over for you now; you have reached

retorted, producing a small sprig of a flower. Luckily he didn't used u

oticed Kael and Rose heading in the opposite direction. The duo halted

to widen their eyes in surprise. "Where are you headed

ou,"Kael said, gesturing for Rose to go to Yuri."You cannot rescue those Elves

ntered."I will accompany you,"Rose declared, her reason for doing so still u

and Yuri trying to catch up from behind. They stopped a few feet away from the Elves, who were surrounded by dozens of Reapers, impatien

, before turning to Yuri. "Keep her safe.""You do not need to remind me of my d

word for a moment before turning to face the Reapers. 'I am uncertain of my ability to wield a

ILITY OF WIELDING

bad news lately. "Activate Shadow Movement,"he commanded, and promptly di

m afar. It was evident that if Kael were to fall, they would all fall with him. Ho

word was gone, leaving him only with his fists. He felt weaken

. Emerging from the shadow of a Reaper, he swiftly seized the Reaper's hand,

pers had formed a circle, making it impossible for him to escape.Surrounded a

hat are th

HEIR SWORDS TO NATURAL ENERGY, PREPA

onse. Within a minute, dark smoke enveloped their sw

anted, slashing their blades through th

REAT TROLLOC. ACTIVATING

ly rose up and enveloped him. The blasts from their

ing itself to be a Trolloc. The very same Trolloc th

ven Yuri couldn't conceal his astonishment. "He's

ushing ability?"Kae

TION. SINCE SOIL IS AN ELEMENT, I BE

ntal Skill: Aetheria Vinitrum."He recited, joining his hands t

LLS HAVE BEEN ACTIVATED.

rushing the soil into pieces with the Reapers within. "Yes, I did it,"

- WE D

o heed to the voice as he suddenly emerged from Rose's shadow, star

eek to blush, then he turned to Yuri. "Lead the Princess and the Elves out of her

n't

ave

t die

won

- YOU'

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