Chapter 140 - The Ark Of Old Pals

Compared to the previous encounter with his family, Raiyen had grown in both terms of power and endurance, firing endless attacks on the Commander.

A slight smile crept up on Mavislin's face as she knew that wasn't the Time Mage's true potential. That's the small problem with Valkyries, they are hard-wired to believe in the potential and good of every being in the universe.

Some see that as a great asset to wield, but for Mavislin, she finds it rather annoying and a harrowing thing to deal with. Mavislin snapped back into reality and joined in the fun, adding onto the flurry of attacks using her shield.

Lord Atlantia, due to its immense resistance and weight, could not be stopped by mere hands. This forced Old Man Pond to continuously throw his shield in different directions since the partners in crime attacked unpredictably.

The more times the two shields collided, the brighter Lord Atlantia got. It's weight increasing even further, but Mavislin displayed no signs of slowing down.

"Looks like it's my turn to launch an attack. Lord Atlantia: Turbinis Vasti!" chanted Mavislin, launching a huge waterspout which leaped out of the front of her shield.

"Hmph, such a minor spell. Did you think it can touch me?" scoffed the Old Man, holding his hand up.

"Nope, but it was enough for Time Ripper to drag in this!" shouted Raiyen, pulling out a huge bow and glowing arrow from the giant gap in the air near him.

He whirled his small blade and placed it back into the gap, opening it further.

"Something from my past! Taken from the First High Queen's arsenal. The attack was responsible for the creation of what humans fear as an atomic bomb. The one attack which reigns terror over those who had witnessed it in battle. This version was one of the mighties throughout her reign," explained Raiyen

He held the bow and arrow in position. Ysabeau's eyes widened in shock as Nova smiled brightly.

"Devour the hatred, expel the aura. Link them together, unite them. Archery of the Frosted Heavens!"

A torrent of arrows emitted from the single-shot, making his way to Mavislin's attack. With the two attacks merged, it finally sent the Commander flying.

"Hmm, looks like I've underestimated you, kids," laughed Old Man Pond, standing up with ease.

Both Mages before the Commander started to pant heavily. Baldwin smiled as he took a step forward, placing him face-to-face an old pal of his first days on Earth.

"Out of everyone, Baldwin, you were the only one whom I thought could be anywhere near to my power level. A Mage that wields the most dangerous Element throughout the Universe. The only type of Mage that is immune to Curses and Corrupt Auras," said Old Man Pond, shaking his head.

"We could have built a new empire together," offered the man.

Baldwin simply let out an evil cackle, waving his hand up in the air.

"Well, you thought wrong. And besides, you were never one that I liked," replied Baldwin, as winds started to pick up.

The greenery around the battlefield had started to blacken and die. The fallen structures were in a state of black dust as the winds started to pick up more speed. Fluffy let out a painful squawk as the Dark Aura became present in the sky.

"Corrupt the aura, surround me with it. Absorb all sadness, let me have wings. Good shall be bad…

Fade to Black!" commanded Baldwin.

Soon, the entire battle was drenched with the dark purple Aura that had been looming around Baldwin for the past few centuries. Mavislin used her shield to stand herself up as the powers within her started to fight with the Dark Aura around them.

Raiyen was unfazed, just had his sight hindered due to the foggy area. Within the cloud-ridden area, two serpents abruptly shot out and attacked the duo.

"Watch out!" yelled Nova, randomly.

The silence was unbearable as she got worried. She felt a wave of relief as Baldwin protect her parents.

"Leave this part up to me," said Baldwin, taking the two wiggly things by hand and tossing them away.

"How are you able to see what's going on down there?" asked Ysabeau.

Nova looked at confusingly.

"Can't you do the same using their Auras?"

"Of course not. I can only know barely a fraction of what's going on using their Auras. I can hear whatever that is happening down there. But I can't pinpoint exactly," explained Ysabeua.

Nova sighed, facing the battle down below.

"Way to go, using others' pets to attack the pet owner," said Raiyen, wiping away the blood from his mouth.

The acidic mist was starting to annoy Baldwin, so with a quick snap, the poison around and from Old Man Pond dispersed fully.