Chapter 282: Turning the Tables Around

Due to her limited strength, the Incarnation suffered from having her Nullification Zone becoming not that effective against her opponents. And probably she's focusing it on taking off the chain restricting her.

The fist which should've been nullified from it landed directly at her abdomen sending her flying backwards, hitting the wall of the Zone and reducing its durability once more.

Upon seeing that, Jayna moved from where we were and caught the Incarnation in her arms.

Because of that, the two Transcendents became aware of the newcomers, us. Based on their strength I could feel from their opened Transcendent Aura and the pressure of the Domain they are maintaining, that horned guy we killed at the other Zone was stronger than these two. However, because of those chains, the Incarnation's strength was brought down to a level where they could fight her as an equal.

"Huh? Noxians?... Hey! Don't interfere!"

The Transcendent who punched the Incarnation was first surprised before shouting towards Jayna who went to her rescue.

Of course, Jayna ignored him. She already conjured her vines to wrap them around the Incarnation's body. By using her Flux Energy and the application of it through her Spirit Pathway, she's trying to grind away the chain that was restricting her.

"Y-you came…"

The Incarnation looked at the disguised Jayna first before turning her head towards me. Although we're still disguised as Noxians, she guessed our identity given that Jayna instantly came to her rescue.

Confused, the other Dark World Transcendent could only look on before exclaiming exaggeratedly after determining what Jayna's doing to the Incarnation.

"Huh? Are there more Noxians who reached Transcendence? Look! She's trying to help her!"

"Then stop her, dumbass!"

Now that I got a clear view of these two. Are they twins? They had identical appearances and the only thing that set them apart was their outfit. The one who punched the Incarnation is wearing red sleeveless robes while the other one is wearing a black version of it, the standard color of these Dark World denizens.

Upon observing the surroundings, the three devices were still unscathed and that beacon-like beam of energy coming out from the Zonemaker has started repairing the Zone.

The durability probably went down to the point where it was already about to break because of their intense and non-stop battle before our arrival. It's been more than three hours.

Both sides were already somewhat drained of their Energy. Even if they continuously absorb for more, they would feel the strain in their body.

However, since there are two of them, they retained more of theirs and were in a fairly better condition than the Incarnation. And that resulted in the scene we saw after entering. The red robes guy managed to land a clean hit to the Incarnation.

Before the black robes guy could move to disrupt Jayna and her attempt to break those chains, I moved in front and blocked him.

I slashed to his direction with the Willful Sword, unleashing the Lightning Dragon imbued to it.

"Are you forgetting about me?"

Sensing the danger brought by it, the black robes guy hurriedly moved out of the way and used some of his Dark Energy to divert the Lightning Dragon's trajectory before cursing loudly.

"F*ck these traitors. Are we actually being played by these guys? Hey Orba!"

"They might not be part of those who allied with us but for them to not mention these two. It's something we need to bring up to His Excellency."

The red robes guy, Orba, answered him. His eyes were observing me and Jayna carefully, probably trying to see if we're disguised.

It's the second time I heard that 'His Excellency' title. It's been more than a week since that Tharkon mentioned him. However, until now, he hasn't descended yet. Will they continue to give us teasers like this?

"There should be a reinforcement coming. Why are they not here yet?"

Orba continued.

"Ah. We're the reinforcements. Not for you though."

To answer that, I smirked before closing the distance between me and the black robes guy who retreated.

My Vanishing Steps activated silently due to the lack of Elemental Energy to burn through around me.

It was quick enough that before the Dark Energy in the surrounding could be disturbed, the Willful Sword in my hand was already on its way to skewer his twin's body.

"Arbo! What the f*ck do you think you're doing?!"

Orba shouted in panic and cursed as he tried to move to rescue him from my sword.

"Isn't it obvious? Killing this guy, of course."

Along with his pained grunt, I clearly felt how the Willful Sword easily penetrated the black robes guy's skin and embedded deeply in his body.

They're too busy talking to each other. Who said, one can't attack during their dialogues?

Maybe due to their current state of near exhaustion, the black robes guy was too late at strengthening his defenses allowing himself to be stabbed by me.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Like always, Energy Explosions instantly followed. It's almost a passive now. There's no way I would miss that chance to deal with more than just a stab wound.

At the same time as the explosions started, Orba already arrived and pulled the black robes guy back whose fate should be unknown after receiving those Energy Explosions before throwing something in my direction.

"Don't underestimate us! Take this!"

One look and I identified what he threw. It's the same chain of solidified Energy which restricted the Incarnation's strength.

It was unavoidable due to the close proximity of his throw.

Before it could wrap around me, I opened the Nullification Zone in an attempt to weaken it.

Since it's a hasty decision, I don't know how much I weakened it. When the chain wrapped around my body, a notification rang out informing me of its effect and what hit me.

[You have been shackled by an Energy Restricting Equipment]

[An Energy Restricting Equipment was mostly forged using a higher Energy and a metal that could contain it to restrict someone's Energy Output along with other effects such as weakening someone's body. It's more effective if the target is someone possessing a lower Source Energy or an Energy Incarnation. Exceptions could be made depending on the target's Intelligence Stat.]

[Due to your high Intelligence stat, the effect of the Energy Restricting Equipment was significantly reduced.]

[Your Energy Output has been restricted to 90% of your original.]

[Your Strength and Endurance has been restricted to 95% of your original.]

[Energy Restricting Equipment Durability: 70%]

"I see. So this is what you've thrown to her. What do you think about trying this on? This will look good on the two of you."

It's not just a solidified Energy. It's a forged equipment which restricts Energy Output. It was even specifically mentioned that it's more effective to an Incarnation. No wonder, she was weakened that much. Even if she used her Nullification Zone, unless she has a body of flesh and blood, it would be too effective against her.

Even so, it's also effective against us who only has a Level 1 Source Energy.

Thanks to my high Intelligence stat and probably the effect of the Nullification, it only weakened me slightly.

"What the?! Why are you unaffected?"

Seeing that there's not much of a difference in the intensity of my Energy, Orba was startled. This time, the panic in his face was clearly written all over.

"Maybe this Energy Restricting Equipment is defective? Of course, that's not it. I've weakened it before it could even touch me."

I smirked before flapping my fake wings to chase after them.

"I explained it to you. I'm generous, right? Now, die please."

"O-orba! He's strong. We won't be able to beat him. L-let's escape!"

Between pained grunt and heavy breathing, Arbo, the black robes guy tried to convince his twin.

That guy's still alive, huh? Well, he got pulled out of my sword earlier that the Energy Explosions became insufficient to end his life.

"I'm sorry but that's not an option anymore. Jayna!"

From behind me, Jayna pulled on the bowstring of the Vermillion Bolt and another charged Energy Arrow left the Transcendental Bow.

With me blocking their view, they hadn't noticed that she already finished removing the chains off the Incarnation. And through telepathy, she asked me to take their attention.

I stepped aside to let it pass and continue traversing the distance to hit one of the two Dark World Transcendents.

"Arbo!!!"

Along with an agonizing scream, Orba couldn't do anything but see his twin get hit by the Earthfire-enhanced Arrow.

As soon as the arrowhead embedded in the black robes guy, the arrow ignited in reddish-green flames of Earthfire which instantly engulfed the poor guy's body.

The effect was different from her earlier shot. Nonetheless, it's more visually effective. Seeing his twin burn to death next to him exponentially increased the shock and agony he felt.

They were just at an advantage a few minutes earlier. They're already on the verge of destroying the World's Will's Incarnation. However, with our arrival, the tables have turned completely against them.

To add to his agony, I arrived at Orba's side with the Willful Sword firmly edged to his neck.

"I told you, running is already out of your option. Before that though, it seems that you might provide us with some information. You'll be living for a little longer, rejoice."

"…What is this? How can natives beat us like this? What's wrong with this world?"

With a streak of tears running down his eyes, Orba blurted out a series of questions.