Chapter 156 - The Ark Of Backup Arrives

Swirling on top of him, a single bolt of lightning hurled down and onto his palms. He then clenched his fist with the bolt. An orb of lightning appeared on his knuckles, growing as he aimed at Tiamat's head.

"Flashbang!" yelled Raiyen as he directed the shot at massive Beast.

As the being sang, Raiyen's attack was futile. It merely dispersed right in front of the Time Mage's eyes. The being then stuck out its arm and tried to fling it towards Raiyen. But the Time Mage was concerned about his Elemental Energy pool, failing to see the oncoming attack.

But before Tiamat could touch him, a loud gunshot was heard and the being's attention was diverted from the Time Mage. It was then followed by a landslide of synchronized gunshots.

"Raiyen!" yelled the familiar voice of a barista.

The Time Mage dodged the oncoming attack, landing nicely on a large boulder. Tiamat started howling as it readjusted its attention to the armies. Meanwhile, he glanced at the outskirts of the town. His eyes widened as he gave a bright smile.

"Long time no see, little boy," greeted Baron Tuazon, with the entire firing squad from Albion.

"Same goes for you, Gabby," smirked Raiyen as he chanced upon the entire armada.

But his smile soon diminished as he looked at 'Tiamat'. The army of soldiers continued to fire endlessly at the Beast. Bullets dealt no harm towards the Mother of Creation. If Raiyen continues, he would be on the losing end. Not only that, Tiamat might kill everyone as well.

"What is that thing?!" asked Earl Yan as he landed beside his partner.

"That's Tiamat. A knock-off version, at least," explained Raiyen, glitching right behind them.

"The Mother of Creation?!" yelled the two.

Another high-pitched sound came out, this time it decimated the forces from Albion. Its serpents were intent on hunting each human down as it wreaked havoc around the area.

"If only Minwoo and Ashley were still here... Minwoo could kill that thing using Gemini..." mumbled Earl Yan, as he aimed at Tiamat's eyes.

"Don't hope for something from the past to come true. Focus on the things you have now," instructed Gab as he threw a few grenades to the Beast.

"You are right," replied Earl Yan, turning 180 degrees to shoot the oncoming serpent behind the barista.

"Thanks"

"Something from my past..." chanted Raiyen as he brought out his Ancient Relic once more.

Time Ripper, in its fullest glory, was engulfed with Raiyen's immense Elemental Aura. It was a beacon for others to see. The armies stopped to see what was happening.

"Continue to fire! Let him finish the spell!" ordered Gab, pointing at the armies.

"Buy him some time!" yelled Earl Yan, firing his rifle as well.

The firing squad, now joined by Teuton's forces, increased their firepower against Tiamat. Though it did not affect her, it did hinder her vision of Raiyen's Aura.

"My hero. My girl. The One Who Hails From Mightiest Planet..." continued Raiyen.

He then used the Time Ripper to slash the air in front of him. With an immediate effect, the Void was shown through the cut made. He then stuck his hand to search for a good spell.

"My Partner In Crime."

After some rummaging, he could finally grab the spell that he needed. But Tiamat started to thrash around as the Time Mage's Aura turned into the Valkyrie's golden light.

"This one of the Five Major Spells of Ancient Valokia..."

"But it has been tainted by the stench of Darkness and Despair. An Alter version. Where the Light has turned its back on her..."

His eyes flew open with sheer ferocity as he fully pulled out the giant black shield from the Void.

"Let the light flow. Let the dark fade. Divine punishment descends from the heavens. Overturn this spell for this land to strive and flourish once again..."

The shield was the same as the Valkyrie's, years ago. But its power has been amped up.

"Heaven's Wheel Alter: Monody!" yelled Raiyen as he glitched upwards and in front of Tiamat's face.

The Beast tried to protect itself by singing but was met with a similar attack. The same ode of tragedy played when Raiyen unleashed the torrent black, smoky arrows right at Tiamat. Both attacks were repelling each other, forcing the arrows to be held up in mid-air.

Raiyen was desperate as he clung onto the shield of Valokia. He used the remnants of his Elemental Energy and tried to hold down the spell. Allowing the shield to suspend in mid-air, he decided to whip out his twin daggers.

"Heaven Bent," he yelled as he used the golden dagger to strike the back of the shield.

"Hell Sent!" yelled Raiyen, using the silver one to finish the dual move.