Chapter 105: BEAST OF THE NIGHT X CELESTIAL BLADE X BLOOD MONARCH X HERO(??)

As Adrian made his presence known, the reactions from the three formidable women were diverse.

Elaniel, who seemed to recognize him, displayed a hint of surprise, followed by a warm smile.

Siena, on the other hand, appeared as if she had witnessed a ghost; her body, usually poised and confident, froze in place.

Amusement and intrigue danced across Elizabeth's face, curious about how a seemingly ordinary human could endure the immense pressure emanating from the combined mana and aura of the trio.

Even Herton, one of the eldest and most robust high-ranking vampires, struggled under the force but remained kneeling in deference.

Despite the intense atmosphere and the weight of the supernatural forces at play, Elizabeth's curiosity got the better of her, and she smiled at Adrian, intrigued by the enigma he presented.

In an attempt to further assess Adrian's capabilities, Elizabeth unleashed her mana and aura with even greater intensity. The atmosphere around them darkened further, the reddish hue deepening as her potent pressure impacted the surroundings. The blood rain seemed to freeze in midair, unable to defy the force of Elizabeth's dominance.

However, to her surprise, Adrian continued to approach, his eyes reflecting a cold determination. Their gaze locked, and Adrian's eyes conveyed a lack of apprehension or acknowledgment of Elizabeth as a formidable adversary. Just as Elizabeth contemplated pushing the boundaries of her power to gauge his response, an unexpected development unfolded.

A sudden burst of radiant light enveloped the entire area, disrupting the ominous ambiance created by the interplay of their forces.

The diminishing light unveiled a startling transformation in Adrian's form. Golden flames enveloped his entire body, casting a radiant glow that seemed to rival the brilliance of the sun. In his hands, he wielded a sword forged from pure light, its intense radiance illuminating the surroundings. A white, translucent veil cloaked his figure, adding an ethereal quality to his presence.

The three women, Elizabeth, Siena, and Elaniel, were collectively taken aback by this unexpected revelation. The atmosphere crackled with tension as they struggled to comprehend the astonishing display before them.

"H-hero???"

A random utterance from a bewildered demon resonated in the charged air, capturing the incredulity that gripped everyone present.

The mere suggestion of Adrian being a hero, especially in the midst of such powerful beings, created a surreal and perplexing moment.

.....

"I need to move faster" I muttered under my breath, exhaustion evident in my voice.

Escaping from Elaniel's room, I sprinted towards the summoning area near the plaza.

Each step felt like a monumental effort, the fatigue from Elaniel draining my essence slowing me down considerably.

"If only I weren't so tired, I would've reached there in seconds" I lamented in my thoughts.

Elaniel's voracious appetite for my essence had left me considerably weakened, and every ounce of energy was crucial at this moment.

As I made my way towards the summoning area, a sudden, powerful pressure descended in the vicinity. Panic seized me as I considered the possibility that the confrontation had already begun.

Even my parents, powerful entities themselves, tended to steer clear of direct confrontations with these progenitors.

The reason was simple yet terrifying—their ability to manipulate essence and origin. This meant they could tamper with one's soul, exerting control to an extent that even the majestic dragons, considered mortals closest to perfection, would pale in comparison.

The unfolding situation rendered all the meticulous preparations I had made for Charlotte and Peter utterly useless. The intended inquiries I harbored about the vampire queen, which I had planned to pose to them later, now seemed insignificant in the face of the queen's unexpected arrival. The meticulous schemes I had devised for their benefit were now forcibly placed on hold. If, by some unfortunate twist of fate, she had indeed come here searching for Peter and Charlotte, then my carefully laid plans were, in a word, nullified.

My pace quickened as I raced toward the unfolding confrontation, a silent prayer in my mind that Elaniel, in her current state, would refrain from uttering anything that could needlessly antagonize the formidable vampire queen. The energy and power emanating from her were off the charts, leaving me with the certainty that Elaniel understood the perilous nature of provoking her without due caution.

'FUCK, PLEASE DON'T SAY ANYTHING PROVOCATIVE.'

As I pushed my weary body forward, a new and eerie pressure enveloped the area. Another bout of coughing ensued, blood escaping my lips.

It became apparent that Elizabeth, the queen of vampires, had unleashed her own formidable aura and mana into the surroundings. My weakened state left me defenseless against this overwhelming force. It felt as if every drop of blood in my veins was writhing in agony, attempting to escape my body and reach the queen of blood herself.

To add to my distress, the system screen abruptly manifested before me.

[Warning!: User is under excessive mana force and aura field, body damage critical, heart rate abnormal, conclusion danger! Advising user to leave the area immediately.]

"Great advice, system. Real helpful," I muttered sarcastically, choosing to disregard the translucent blue screen obstructing my view. I couldn't afford to retreat now; I needed to intervene and prevent a clash between these formidable beings.

[Warning!: User is under excessive mana force and aura field, body damage critical, heart rate abnormal, conclusion danger! Advising user to leave the are immediately]

[Warning!: User is under excessive mana force and aura field, body damage critical, heart rate abnormal, conclusion danger! Advising user to leave the are ....

[Warning!: User is under excessive mana force and aura field, body damage critical, heart rate abnormal, conclusion danger! Advising user t....

The screen kept popping up but I chose to ignore it.

[Emergency actions invoked: current user status under stress forcefully evoking authority upgrade]

Authority upgrade what the heck is that? suddenly I could feel something tensioning up inside me, I felt like a peculiar warmth inside me, a sensation as if my soul were being subjected to intense heat. Despite the discomfort, I noticed a gradual replenishment of my mana and aura.

[Authority: Lionheart [passive] forcefully invoked upgrading authorities' effect]

[Authority: Lionheart: {Passive}] [UPGRADED]

[Effect: Gives you the courage to face any situation without fear]

[New effect: (Synergy) [active] allows user to synergize all divine authority to evoke new active authority {Hero's will}]

'Wtf is this?'