Chapter 440 Angel VS Void Beast (1)

440 Angel VS Void Beast (1)

The red beam of powerful energy came closer and closer to my body. Just as I was thinking that it was over for me, two voices suddenly reached my ears.

"Master!"

"You little brat!"

And along with their voices, I felt a powerful tug from the back of my neck. As if I were some stuffed toy, I was pulled forcefully and slammed against the ground in one go.

"Ugh!"

Air got knocked out of my chest as I slammed on the ground, but rather than worrying over the pain I was feeling, the concern for Ember took up a majority of my thinking facilities.

"Ember, no!"

Ember's portal was about to close, but the energy beam managed to pass through it at the last instant. Ember tried to dodge it, but it was so fast that she couldn't avoid receiving damage.

*ZIIIIIING!*

After the light faded, Ember knelt on the ground with her right hand over her left shoulder. The energy beam took her entire left arm!

Just as I was about to run to her side in panic, she turned to face me, her face warped in pain and covered with cold sweat. "M-Master, I'm fine... Focus on the necklace."

"...!"

Despite her current state, she was still focused on her role. Right. I cannot waste the time they bought for me!

The necklace was almost filled to the brim with energy, based on my intuition, so it should end in a few more seconds. However, Ember's wound was starting to turn black, like the ground surrounding us, making me feel worried. "Namia!" Read latest chapters at novelhall.com Only

I turned to the only one left able to move freely, Namia, and bowed my head slightly.

"Please, buy us a little more time!"

"Don't order me around; I'm not your tamed monster."

Of course, she didn't simply nod her head but instead responded to my request with a little anger. Despite her reluctant reply, she still ran ahead, moving toward where the Void Beast was and engaging it in another exchange of attacks.

*ROOOOAAAR!*

The Void Beast, feeling the tangible threat coming from Azrael, completely ignored Namia and turned around. Without missing a beat, it swung both hands, trying to catch Azrael's Flamberge.

But at the very last moment, Azrael managed to pull back, gaining enough distance to continue attacking while being wary of incoming attacks.

After that, an earnest slugfest began. Azrael swung his Flamberge rapidly, like an expert swordsman, without leaving the slightest opening. While the Void Beast disregarded all defenses and went on a counteroffensive.

Both sides were fierce, and their fight was gradually changing the entire field.

The ground cracked while the sky darkened. Thunder and lightning fell as if summoned by the intense exchange of their energies.

"Now, while that thing is fighting the Void Beast, we should escape."

Namia, who returned to our side without our notice, quickly suggested. Although her idea was sound, I wasn't fond of it. Why would we leave our "ally" behind when we know that he's at a disadvantage?

"No."

Definitely not.

My resolute answer made Namia frown, but I didn't care. More than that, we need to make preparations while we still have time. I quickly pulled the three swords that I took out of my [Spatial Storage] and dropped them to the ground between the three of us.

"Namia, Ember, I need your help to bless these swords. We need them to help Azrael if we want to win!"

Ember didn't doubt my words and nodded before kneeling beside the three swords and showing them with her Void Energy. This was despite the "festering" wound on her missing left arm slowly encroaching on her entire body.

Namia, on the other hand, looked irritated. She seemed as if she wanted to drag me out of here if she could, before heaving a really deep sigh as she moved, mirroring Ember's actions.

"..."

The two of them were now busy "blessing" the swords. Since they both know that time is of the essence, it shouldn't take too long.

[UGH!]

Azrael flew back, a deep wound appearing on his right side. Red blood seeped out of his fingers, adding pressure to the wound, as he kneeled down on one knee.