Chapter 2324 Chances

Chapter 2324 Chances

The sounds of clashing weapons and spells echoed throughout Terra City's special training room as two magus engaged in an intense sparring session. The room trembled under the force of their attacks, the energy between them surging like a violent storm.

"Gaebolg!! I told you to break that shield apart!!" Thrax bellowed as he spun his spear with incredible force, aiming to shatter the shimmering barrier of Julian's holy flames. His strikes were relentless, each impact causing shockwaves, yet Julian's shield held firm, its golden light pulsating as it absorbed the gladiator's assault.

BAMM!! BAMM!! BAMM!!

The room vibrated with each strike, yet Julian, despite the sweat pouring down his face, remained focused. Gritting his teeth, he gathered his full strenght and bashed his flaming shield forward, using the force of his divine skill to throw Thrax off balance. The attack sent the immortal gladiator stumbling back, but instead of frustration, his eyes burned with renewed fury.

Panting, Julian leaned on his shield, sweat dripping from his brow as he called out,

"Come on... let's take a few minutes' break!"

But his plea for a respite only spurred Thrax on. With a roar of defiance, the Immortal gladiator lunged again, his spear striking out with even greater ferocity. Julian, realizing the situation was escalating, was forced to invoke his divine skill—[Guardian of Faith]. Instantly, his form was enveloped in holy flames, transforming him into an avenging angel. His wings of fire spread wide, and his aura intensified, radiating both power and grace. Each movement now carried divine strength, and as Thrax swung again, Julian blocked with ease, his flaming sword deflecting the incoming attacks.

The two continued their fierce exchange, the air around them thick with energy. Thrax roared in frustration, refusing to back down despite the overwhelming power Julian was now wielding. His pride refused to let him admit that Julian might be stronger.

Just as Julian prepared to make a decisive move, ready to end the spar, a figure emerged from the shadows. It was Chumo, striking swiftly and silently, his dagger gleaming as it aimed for Julian's flank. The sudden assault forced Julian to retreat, his divine flames flickering as he narrowly avoided the well-placed strike.

Thrax grumbled, clearly still itching for another round, but Klea's commanding presence left him no choice but to relent. Chumo, too, gave a silent nod, stepping back from the shadows as his Khaos transformation faded.

All five Earth magus gather around a central table where a large holographic projection flickered to life, displaying a detailed overview of the Kronos faction.

Julian retrieved the details he had gathered. "Kronos has three grand magus," he began, his tone heavy with implication. "The newly advanced Zeus, the seasoned veteran Perses, and their strongest, Kronos."

As he spoke, images flickered into existence. The figures of the three grand magus materialized before them, each adorned with their distinct magical aura. Zeus, radiating power with a crown of lightning; Perses, a stoic warrior with scars of past battles etched upon his skin; and the enigmatic Kronos, shrouded in shadows yet emanating an intimidating presence.

Next on their list were three full-moon magus: Poseidon and Ares, known as Kronos' most powerful generals, both vying to break through to the grand magus realm. Each of them carried a formidable reputation, Poseidon for his mastery over water and Ares for his unmatched strength in battle. Then there was Hera, Zeus' wife, and arguably the most cunning among them, renowned for her sharp intellect and manipulative tactics.

Following those three were a group of four other contenders with half a dozen promising candidates. Among them were Hecate, Triton, and Heracles, the younger magus they had faced during the Celestial Expedition.

With the assistance of VIA, they projected visual simulations of each Kronos magus, along with a breakdown of their known techniques and abilities. The more they analyzed the information, the heavier the atmosphere grew, and it became harder to ignore the looming odds.

Each Earth Magus began silently calculating their chances of success, but most of them couldn't shake the growing feeling that, without enough high-level magus on their side, victory seemed far out of reach.

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