Chapter 233: The Hunt Continues

Chapter 233: The Hunt Continues

A wave of black fire burst from Iras palm, the gates to the magnificent palace as well as the Angels who were approaching were all burned away. After dealing with them, he immediately shifted to his beast form which was now nothing more than a nightmarish visage of black flames compiled into a shape that resembled a beast. Ira lifted his four arms and conjured a black fireball in each.

Careful, Ira- Kara went to summon her weapons but noticed her body moving far slower than normal.

Now, now, Avarus...I dont think thats necessary. Without notice, the walls of the palace fell before transforming into a giant stage. Atop it, there stood a God, his body covered in decadent jewelry that mortals would praise but Kara only frowned. As Gods, excessive materialism was strange to see unless it directly related to divinity.

Several golden ropes rose from the ground and attempted to restrain Ira and Kara but only managed to capture the latter. Once the gold binds made contact with Ira he burned them away.

Instead of engaging in conversation, Ira simply tossed all four fireballs toward the God who immediately vanished. The spot where he last stood exploded with a tower of black fire that rose before dying down.

Ignorant beast! The God covered in layers of golden jewelry and ornaments cursed. His entire body changed to a golden luster, and he began to attack earnestly. He, even with all his pride, could sense that it wouldnt do to restrain Ira.

With every inch of the space that encapsulated the city in his control, he charged forward and altered the perception of Kara and Ira.

A bright light flashed and he stood behind Ira who belatedly realized the God moved.

Thats not right. Ira looked down to see a missing chunk of his abdomen.

Peculiar flames indeed. The God discarded his burning gold sword almost immediately.

Behind him, the celestials were scrambling to move away from the fight while praising their God and hoping for him to win.

Though Ira paid no mind to their voices, he only observed the God closely.

As I said Kara paused as she broke free of her restraints. This is his domain. It will be extremely hard for me to kill him, but you...Well, you should finish this quickly, Ira.

I understand. Iras voice, which sounded more like the distorted growl of some vicious animal, echoed.

Ira raised his foot and stomped the ground causing the entirety of the floating city to lightly shake. It wasnt a violent tremor but a faint quake that could easily go unnoticed if anyone was distracted.

What are you doing! The jeweled God shouted, seeing past Iras physical display. Underneath Iras feet, a small wave of black fire began spreading with him as the epicenter. As it crawled along the ground, it ate away at the Gods domain and made it into Iras land.

Funny thing, isnt it? The Void nullifies your divinity. Ira chuckled. Even that thing seems to be wary of it. He added with a whisper even Kara couldnt hear. He was, of course, referring to the entity that held absolute control over both realms.

Stop now! The jeweled God raised his hands and the shining towers and beautiful architecture of his dream-like city began crumbling. The debris rose into the air and began collecting into a giant sphere, growing bigger with each moment. And soon enough, it was compiled into a giant smooth metal sphere of unspeakable size, casting its shadow of Ira and Kara.

It was an amazing sight to see as it happened in just a few seconds. The celestials thought otherwise as they immediately fled, flying a great distance away from the city in droves.

Hes forcefully retracted his domain in order to stop you, Kara commented as her movement became normal. Even if it worked he would suffer massive injuries.

Die! The God interrupted, he made a slamming motion and the sphere which made Ira seem like an ant began plummeting toward him at a speed that he could easily dodge.

I wonder if I can catch it. Ira stared up at the falling sphere. He stood on his own patch of tainted land but he doubted it was large enough to make a difference.

I curse you, foul beast. To you who destroyed my home, I curse you for an eternity! The celestial spoke in a seething rage that even made Kara shift her attention.

Ira turned to stare at the man, a hint of amusement in his gaze that couldnt be seen from afar but it was transmitted through his voice as he spoke, Is that so?

With a carefree shrug, he grabbed Kara once again and they disappeared once more.

In a seemingly endless desert, a God crawled forward. Traces of his divinity could barely be felt but he persisted.

Damned...Avarus His hate seemed to push him further until he came face to face with a pair of black boots. Slowly panning up, he found black trousers and a shirt of the same color. Worn by a familiar face who looked down at him, no sign of satisfaction or boastfulness to be seen.

I curse you The God spat venomously.

You know, one of those celestials said the same thing. Ira crouched in front of the God.

I curse you...Avarus...I hope that at the end of your conquest for destruction, there is nothing but regret for your own actions.

Oh? Ira said as a layer of black flame covered his arm. Continue.

You are so sure of yourself, arent you?! The God grit his teeth and spoke with a haunting grimace. I pray, with every fiber of my existence, that you meet your end soon, Avarus! So continue your display of arrogance in hopes that it increases the despair that will greet you!

Ira stared into the Gods eyes that seemed burn with rage.

I guess well see if thatll happen. With an odd seriousness, Ira plunged his hand into the Gods chest, before pulling out his divinity and adding it to his flames.

The God began to fade but his hateful gaze never left Ira who in turn didnt look away until every trace of the God was gone.

Seeing everything end, Kara spoke up, Why did you listen to him?

Why not? He was going to die anyway. Ira smiled.

No, I havent known you for long but the way you behaved wasnt-

Reaffirmation. Ira cut her off. Its just something I needed to hear.

Sensing he no longer wanted to speak about, Kara could only nod. The viciousness the Gods showed only motivated him to complete his journey with haste though he felt as things would only become more difficult.

Ira took a moment to search the horizon before grabbing Karas shoulder once again.

...Lets go.

With that they vanished, Iras actions had already begun to spread and Gods who still remained solitary sought Xandes out for protection but he remained true to his word and rejected all of them. Of course, he planned on accepting a few only after Ira killed more of the Gods who remained alone.