Apollo's Pov.
It was a duel at the expense of our comrades' lives.
However, I don't see any sort of defiance nor any negative reaction from the army of paladins and priests.
"What a faith"
[We should be more cautious then, their expression means they are confident with their leader's abilities]
"Right"
Although I am almost immortal right now, being cautious won't really hurt.
So I cast three defensive spells, an earth, water and wind spells.
A resonance happens once the three spells are cast creating an array-like defensive formation.
After casting those defensive spells I enhance the armor I have before casting another round of spells. A buffing spell to be exact.
Increase Speed
Increase agility
Increase control
Increase foresight
Increase weapon sharpness
Increase stunning effect
Increase confuse effect
Increase stealth
Increase....
[Creator you are packing too much buff]
"Didn't you tell me to be cautious?"
[Yes I did]
"So let me add more then"
I lifted my spear and saw my opponent taking out a book.
A gospel will surely be cast.
I raise my spear and a defensive spell emerges from the tip of it.
"Come to me kingdom of God raise your gates and show your might!"
Mana began to freeze meaning that a mana domain was made.
I couldn't breathe properly, my body felt restricted.
"So this is the power of a Celestial Mana domain"
It was a different type of pressure from the ones I felt before.
"How exciting"
The chanting continues making the pressure intensify. I could have broken through the pressure using brute force but that would be ruining the fun.
[I thought you want to be cautious]
"Don't worry I am"
And the gospel continues.
"Purgatory!"
The archbishop's mana poured out turning into something that made Apollo amazed.
It was a dreadful spell for the enemies while a protection for its allies.
A halo of white light came for the templar army while a gate of hell for Apollo.
"Cast a dome Jeremiah"
Apollo's blue mana emerges from his body before transforming into a dome of red light.
The fire element, light magic Dome of Protection was cast.
"Well let us face this spell"
A black iron gate towers above the clouds, its door is decorated with ancient symbols.
"Magical runic symbols"
The forest was reduced to mere dirt due to the force made by the appearance of the gate, while Apollo remained standing still.
"Open!"
With the command of the archbishop the mighty gate truly opened.
"Could he be a powerful swordsman that can cut through the gospels like butter"
"If he is then he would have used an aura to efficiently cut the spell, this guy merely used brute force to cut everything. There was no technique or tactic just pure force"
One of the high-ranking paladins said.
The situation doesn't seem good for my enemies however the fight isn't over yet.
He should have more gospels prepared to clash with me.
"Hmmm?"
The demeanor of the archbishop changed and so did his mana.
"Oh so this is it"
The tainted mana I always felt and saw was actually the fragmented mana of their lord, Nirvana.
That fragmented mana would boost their overall stats and abilities.
"Then that skill equalizer must be from Nirvana"
[Possible]
"!?"
[!?]
It happened so fast that the moment I blinked I found myself buried deep in the ground while my barrier was being pierced.
[The skill Light of Aegis is activated]
My thoughts went haywire while my spear moved according to my command.
"Come down from heaven Fafnir!"
Another gospel landed and the heavens once again opened.
I looked up and saw the magic circle that activated the spell and for a moment I was mesmerized.
It was a type of magic circle I had seen before.
It was a magic circle meant to borrow a power from someone.
So they are borrowing their power from Nirvana.
This realization caused a smirk to emerge from my face.
"I see no wonder you are worshipped"
This type of borrowed power is something a minor god can't achieve, it is simply too powerful.
Perhaps a mid-rank?
No maybe lower than mid-rank but higher than lower-rank.
"Face the judgment of the holy dragon!"
The dragon manifested from the spell caught onto my spear and furiously pinned it on the ground.
"What kind of barrier is this!"
The archbishop said while trying to stab me with his sword.
Sparks begin to generate due to the friction between my barrier and his weapon.
"That sword..."
I began to speak while still being pinned on the ground.
"Oh, what of it? Do you recognize this blade?"
His voice was mocking as if he was trying to anger me.
Well lucky for him I am angry.
[Notification Alert!
The Eternal oath is activated!
Your emotion shall be influenced by the oath and shall be fueled by its power]
"No, I am really angry"
[Be alert the Oath is affecting your emotions and thoughts!!
Creator is advised to...]
I wasn't about to hear Jeremiah because my eyes became focused on one person.
"How dare you hold Excalibur!"
My voice became ragged while my eyes flared with darkness.
The oath has taken over and now all I can hear is these two words.
{Destroy him}
Jeremiah's words could no longer reach me as the voice of the oath reigned supreme within my mind