Chapter 244 - The Ark Of Mavislin's Corruption

The Bahamut felt fear racked throughout her body as she saw what Mavislin had become. Her beautiful golden eyes, wings, and Aura were all pitch black. Her hair had always been c.h.e.s.tnut but now it was also jet black, flowing freely in the Elemental Energy she produced.

In Ysabeau's eyes, she looked no different from her fallen twin. That terrified Ysabeau, it had always been her nightmare to see her baby get turned into something so repulsive and horrifying. Tears started to form in the nook of her eyes as she steadied her bow once more.

She was afraid that Mavislin had been corrupted. Ysabeau bit her lip as she regretted knocking her baby out. Maybe Bryan was right, she was never a good parent or teacher. Please don't become like your brother. Those words echoed throughout her head as she continued fighting Mavislin.

The Valkyrie was not acting berserk but she had not said a word after converting. The first step during conversion is silence and reason. Their actions, later on, become erratic and unpredictable. Once they lose themselves, they become the Husks.

One Valkyrie turning into the Corrupted One was already a headache. If the last one gets corrupted, the battle will be even more difficult than before. And to top it off, both of them are twins. If they joined forces, the Universe will be done for.

Another Noble War will emerge, countless will perish again. Ysabeau shuddered at the thought as she clashed with Mavislin once more.

"We have to step in," said Raiyen, getting ready to fight Mavislin.

"Don't, you'll just get in the way. Besides, you should have some faith in her. She is your partner, after all," explained Z, pulling the Time Boy by the collar.

Though he was the one who said those words, Z was also on the fence if Mavislin had truly converted. Her speed was drastically enhanced, despite being knocked out a few minutes earlier. Even Ysabeau was starting to waver.

But Gillian has yet to step in, which signaled the rest not to interfere.

Faith. The word echoed in Raiyen's mind. Mavislin smiled as she continued to fight her senior. With another huge swing, she faced the horrific shield at Ysabeau. The skulls of the shield faced directly at Ysabeau, with their mouths wide open.

"Abyss Okeanos..." murmured Mavislin, with dazed eyes.

"Wait!"

"Who are you?" asked Mavislin, within darkness.

"That's Mama, right?"

"She hurt us."

"But she is our Mama! You can't hurt Mama!"

"Who are you? And besides, she hurt our Slayer. And she nearly killed me."

"But she didn't mean to! Mama is scared now. Look, she is crying."

Mavislin's eyes widened to see Ysabeau face the attack straight on. But she continued with the attack. Ysabeau had to summon her Ancient Relic, Rukh, to mitigate the force of the attack. Even with two powerful beings, the damage was still major.

"She mocked us. Said we were weak."

"We are! But now we showed her we are strong! So, please don't hurt Mama anymore!"

"It's not enough. We aren't strong enough. Couldn't protect Minwoo, couldn't protect Ashley, couldn't protect Yan..."

"But Mama didn't kill them! Mama is not the enemy! She only wanted to test us, to know that her child is strong! We no need to kill her!"

"Who are you?" asked Mavislin once more, trying to search the darkness.

Just then, Benjamin's arms emerged from Mavislin's back and embraced her. Encouraging her to sink into this pit of despair, Benjamin smiled as his plan was working. The small voice she had heard earlier vanished, leaving her alone with her twin.

"Don't worry, you will be strong now."

Mavislin continued dishing out attacks, using a warped form of Lord Atlantia. Ysabeau, with one wing, continued fighting as well. Both girls were dashing about, with Mavislin's Aura increasing alongside Ysabeau's fatigue. As the two clashed, it was finally time for Ysabeau to end this training.

"Mavislin, that's enough! You've done enough to prove me wrong!" yelled Ysabeau, with her voice cracking.

She prayed that her baby was still sound in her mind. That she had not been fully consumed yet. But Mavislin pressing onto Ysabeau's bow meant those words were not reaching her.

"Please don't despair... You don't need to be in that darkness to be powerful..." murmured Ysabeau as she tried another time.

But the words to wake her would be from the mouth of the Headmaster. His voice boomed throughout the area, scaring the Old Chapel as well.

"Dinner is ready, playtime is over!"