Chapter 209: Fight Until Death

Chapter 209: Fight Until Death

I walked forward, past all of the Dark Elves. They noticed pretty quickly and responded as they usually did. I always found them funny in that way, worshiping me without doubting my intentions.

Keeper.

Solemn and quiet whispers of the title they gave me, echoing. They all began kneeling in front of me, letting the same whisper escape from their lips.

Keeper.

Again.

Keeper.

And again, until it wasnt a whisper.

Keeper.

What is it that they really want?

Keeper.

Hope?

Keeper.

I can understand it. When there seems to be nothing left to go on, you hope. But what are they hoping for exactly?

I walked faster and they spoke louder.

Keeper.

Were they willing to die?

Keeper.

I guess it doesnt matter if youre willing or not. Death was not something that waited for others, I knew that much from personal experience.

Keeper.

I looked at them, the unified army created just to stop me. Did they know they would die too? Maybe they were pretending not to. It would help with morale if they did that.

And further off, the Tartarus hovered in the distance. The thing made just to capture me.

What faces will they make when it doesnt hold me? What will they think when I break Randolph? How will they feel when I kill all of those Angels? And the Gods too...I cant help but be curious of how they would react when the ones who came to kill me end up dying instead. But it doesnt matter. The outcome doesnt really matter if my children are safe.

Still, Id like to see it. I smiled.

Keeper.

So try your hardest...And Ill promise to do the same.

...

As soon as Ira reached the front of the Dark Elf Army, the sky darkened. The Red Moon descended from some unfathomable height and moved to block the sun, painting a dark haze over the land.

Keeper! Soldiers of the Dark Elf Army cried out as their eyes turned bright red.

Ira didnt say anything in response, he simply lowered his body.

Far above him, Avery acted in unison, she drew her sword and several orbs made of fire began to orbit around her.

The Angels stirred, drawing out their own divine power. The army serving under them made their own preparations.

The battlefield went silent for a moment and that moment seemed to stretch on forever.

Charge! Harith was the one to break it.

Ira ducked under Randolphs wide swing and uppercut him, sending Randolph into the air.

Support the Champion! Humans flanked Ira as soon as Randolph was clear but they were little more than ants in comparison.

Ira took and deep breath and then exhaled, letting out a massive storm breath. Hundreds of people were blown away in second or ended up being knocked off their feet.

Stay together A general atop a horse was apart of the casualties as one of his own men came crashing into him.

Ill deal with you later, Randolph, Ira whispered to himself.

The storm breath kicked up a huge commotion so he couldnt be bothered to go searching for Randolph. Iras body was covered in black mist as he shifted into his beast form and ran forward.

Its him! Focus your attack!

Damn it! Run!

Move!

Of course, seeing a ten-foot creature with ominous black horns, glowing red eyes, and body covered in writhing darkness wouldnt allow anyone to react calmly. As Iras jaws opened, a huge force pulled anyone in his immediate range into it. He began to devour droves of people within seconds.

The abrupt force that pulled them in also crushed their bodies, causing blood to splatter everywhere. And eventually, the blood-colored fog filled the air as Ira ran unchecked.

Fuck! Where are the Angels?! A general cried. He looked above to seem them entangled with the Valkyries and began praying for help. It seemed his prayers were answered as Harith flew over and unleashed a rain of divine arrows that all went directly for Ira.

They sunk into Iras body and exploded causing his form to contort strangely.

You Ira growled with an eerie sense of joy. He aimed his hand toward Harith who flew erratically in response. Wont you stay still?

Ira trail of black mist was fired from Iras hand and was avoided by Harith.

Harith flew through the air beautifully, sometimes spinning and sometimes drawing arcs. His speed was fast that Iras reflexes werent enough to land a hit.

Fine, Ira snickered. He threw his hand out and dozens of pillars made out black mist rose from the ground.

Avarus! Harith shouted angrily. The thought that he was being disregarded in favor of killing weaker mortals. You will pay for your arrogance!

Several more divine arrows were shot, but they did little damage to Ira who ignored the damage being done and continued eating the soldiers.

The Dark Elves quickly gained the advantage and the Valkyries seemed to be able to hold off the brunt of the Angels. Still, it seemed as if the two sides were holding back. Since Ira didnt use his reality separation ability and the Angels didnt use the Tartarus. The consequences of that affected both sides. The Dark Elves were taking on losses due to the massive amount of enemies and the Unified Army had to withstand Iras assault.

The gap only widened as the eclipse began to end. Gradually, the Red Moon began to disappear from sight and there was no way Ira could summon it again without expending a large amount of energy.

Then, as if on cue, thunder began to echo across the battlefield.

Wait Ira stopped his attack and looked to the sky.

It wasnt the sound of thunder as there was no storm and Rhys wasnt present. The source of the sound were the wing beats of a large beast. With the sun at its back, it flew from behind the Dark Elves.

What is that? Ira mumbled as his eyes narrowed in focus. It wasnt a dragon because it was far too big, though it did have golden scales along with feathers. It also had a beak instead of the snout's seen on dragon's. Then, the biggest difference was the huge storm forming under its wings. It was completely unimaginable, several tornadoes were created with each flap of its wings.

Shit, Ira cursed as he changed back into his human form.

It was the last Primeval Beast left in the Mortal Realm and its appearance spelled trouble for Ira and the Dark Elves. Its scales shined with a golden luster that was only outdone by the vivid fury within its eyes.

Since Ira now knew of the taboos he broke, he realized that the Angels were attempting to get him to break another. If he did so, it meant Randolph would undergo possession from a God and then the chances of winning would decrease dramatically.

Ira! Avery landed next to him while staring in disbelief at the giant avian creature that moved closer. The storm it carried with it would wipe out the Dark Elf Army if it was allowed to continue. The unified army would also suffer some damages but no before the Dark Elves. That and, the creature seemed to be under the command of the Angels as it flew directly toward the Dark Elves without deviating.

I know, I know. Ira took a deep breath. Just give me a bit of time to think.

You dont have much of it, Avery replied while tightening her grip on her sword.

The Tartarus was at his back, the last Primeval was at his front, and a few million people who wanted him dead surrounded him. If he were to use Reality Separation to its full capability at the current moment, it would leave him extremely vulnerable and unable to properly contend with a possessed Randolph.

Unless Iras eyes flashed with realization. "I got it!"

Ira smiled. He didn't plan on giving up just yet, even if the Angels attempted to corner him.