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Chapter 174:
"Break!" Black Feather declared in a low voice, positioning himself the same way as White Emperor. They crouched down slightly, then grabbed their right wrist with their left hand. Instantly, a violent power shot out of their right palms, one black, one white, converging in mid air. Like a sharp knife, it cut through the air, shooting towards the Light Storm.
And so the Light Storm was slashed apart, leaving a blank vacuum in the middle. Everything on either side turned to dust.
Including Katherine's body...
Claire watched fixedly as Katherine's already cold body disappear instantly. All of the blood in her entire body froze.
Mother!
Mother!
All Claire could see was Katherine's final, bittersweet smile.
Claire remembered how when she came to this world, it was Katherine who was the first to smile at her warmly, to genuinely treat her well. Even when she knew Claire was not the same Claire as before, she risked her life to protect her.
Now, nothing remained of the gentle woman.
Not even ashes.
Emery taught her wholeheartedly and strove his best for her. Today, his ice cold body lay in a pool of blood. Even in his dying breath, he was calling Claire's name.
Hatred, heaven reaching waves of hatred enveloped Claire, drowning her reason, swallowing her soul.
White Emperor and Black Feather were still resisting the goddess's attacks while the god of Darkness sneak attacked, but it was not much use. White Emperor and Black Emperor shared a glance, both seeing worry in each other's eyes. They both could not maintain their form for long. However, it was fine if they continued to maintain. Deities cannot descend for long, so as long as they persevered, the goddess would leave on her own.
But how long would they be able to last? They were far from how they were in the past. It would be long before they could regain their powers.
At this time, no one noticed Claire's expression. She had her head lowered, her gaze fixed on where Katherine had disappeared from. Slowly, her gaze became blank. She could see nothing.
Her heart empty, her gaze empty.
"Mother..." Claire's lips parted slightly.
This word was said so softly, yet as if amplified by magic, the word penetrated everyone's minds, even their souls.
White Emperor and Black Feather frowned deeply. Even they had felt the intense power engulf their spirit.
The goddess of Light and god of Darkness also felt the strike. Their state of mind shook for a moment, stopping their spells.
Under everyone's shocked gazes, a black cyclone formed with Claire in the center, growing larger and larger. Claire stood in place, her gaze already unfocused, her hair fluttering with the wind, her clothes flapping. An indescribable deadly charm mixed with grief and despair. What's more, Claire's emerald eyes gradually turned black, as well as her golden hair. Her gaze became endless, her hair fluttering rebelliously in the wind.
She simply stood frozen in place.
"Chirp chirp!"
"Peep peep!"
White Emperor and Black Feather hopped around near Claire's feet, anxious and worried.
But Claire did not respond.
Her heart was already barren.
Suddenly, the hazy night became even more dusky.
White Emperor and Black Feather looked up, then started to hop more furiously.
Countless black clouds came from every direction, lightning flashing within. This time, there would be more strikes than every: ten lightning bolts. Claire had made a breakthrough fighting the angel-possessed pope, but the lightning had only started to appear now. The terrifying circumstances was clear.
But Claire could not see, could not hear. She only stood quietly in place. White Emperor and Black Feather grew even more worried. They understood that Claire was currently immersed in endless suffering and despair. She could not think properly now, unable to face the lightning with a clear head. But even if Claire was clear headed, there was no way she would be able to safely withstand the ten strikes!
Rumble...
The booming thunder rolled across the sky.
White Emperor and Black Feather hopped onto Claire's shoulder, calling out anxiously, hoping Claire would awaken, but to no avail. Claire did not respond.
The sky was now covered in thick clouds. Thunder rumbled loudly, lightning flashed ominously.
"Chirp chirp!" White Emperor bit Claire's ear, hoping the pain would awaken her. Seeing this, Black Emperor bit hteo ther ear.
Claire's gaze finally regained some of its focus. She looked up towards the rolling clouds, but her eyes were still dead. She did not do anything.
Boom...
A bolt of lightning finally struck, attacking straight towards Claire.
Claire looked up calmly as the lightning approached, her expression serene.
Perhaps ending now was for the best.
But then, Claire was shocked.
A powerful arm hugged her tightly. Claire found herself in a warm embrace. A familiar, handsome face appeared before her eyes.
His dark eyes were filled with determination, his flaming red hair fluttering in the wind.
It's you? Why is it you again?