Chapter 198: The Future Beyond [Seer]

Some time ago, at the Entrance of Portals.

【Forbidden · Frenzied Flames of the Alchemy World!】

“Dragon Language Forbidden Spell · Nine Hells!”

“Boom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

The sky turned into night as the annihilated Nine-Headed Dragons descended, devouring the frenzied heat waves that erupted like a volcano, ultimately crashing down to the ground, spraying waves of destruction reminiscent of a nuclear explosion.

And in the face of that blow, the giant, akin to a mountain, was struck down, unable to emit its fierce and furious roar again or stand up.

Xiao Guang, floating with dragon wings in the sky, looked down at the thoroughly shattered remnants of the giant, now nothing but debris with the faint fire still burning; the corners of her mouth finally curled into a smirk of pleasure.

“Although not very strong, it certainly served well as a punching bag, too bad… it was still inferior to that woman from last time.”

Then, sensing something, her cute nose scrunched up, revealing a hint of peculiarity.

“Did it abandon its body and flee? Quite the speedy escape… This must be what Master often calls a ‘golden cicada shedding its shell,’ huh, whatever, just a defeated foe.”

Not caring anymore for Frim, now just a pile of rubble with no trace of its previous rage, the girl in platinum-scaled armor descended to the ground, unleashing a powerful wave of energy that instantly suppressed the firestorm surrounding her, then pulled out a finely crafted, small token and fiddled with it for a moment.

“I remember them saying how to use this thing before…”

The little dragon girl attempted to infuse a bit of magic into it, and soon, the token shone brightly, projecting a shadow resembling a portal ahead, and moments later, three figures emerged from within.

One was a blue-golden slime girl, one was a spirit butterfly, and the last was a noble lady cradling a snow-white wolf cub, who shouldn’t have appeared here.

“Wow! There’s such a ruckus? Puff hahahaha! What, did that old man’s house get torn down? Now this is going to be fun, hahahaha!”

Right off the bat, the butterfly girl surveyed the chaotic surroundings, bursting into laughter full of glee.

In contrast, Miss Slime appeared much more composed, glancing with surprise at the dragon girl decked in platinum scales and battle attire, expressing concern through a query.

“Took so long to activate the teleportation; did Lady Xiao Guang encounter a strong enemy? You’re not hurt, are you?”

The little dragon girl shook her head blandly.

“Just some trash opponents, it took longer because that thing had tough skin and thick flesh. Enough talk; the enemy is temporarily cleared out, so hurry up and fulfill Master’s orders.”

“Understood.”

With that, Xiao Lan turned her gaze toward the blue-gray-haired noble lady holding the wolf cub.

“Lady Vanessa, I’m going to need your help along with Princess Noviya.”

Wolf King Vanessa, the head of the Moonshadow Clan, nodded, though she shook her head with a sigh.

“This is what must be done, and it’s also for our own sake… But Tiyelu, you’ve really hidden your methods well. If it hadn’t been for today, I’d probably still be in the dark, right?”

“Hehe, all for precaution, who knows which traitor got swapped out? Lucky this time, it’s just an inconspicuous little character, but if Sylvester found out, it would truly be troublesome.”

The clan leader seemed a bit concerned.

“So, when did you make your move?”

“Hmm… Guess?”

“Ha… Truly worthy of the former chief strategist beside the Demon God.”

Hearing Vanessa’s sarcastic remark, Lulu, or rather Tiyelu, merely stuck out her tongue in a mischievous manner before getting serious once again.

“Let’s get started. Even though I switched the core and the division of the Source of Magic around and took some subtle measures to deceive that guy, the part left in the Valley of Magic is indeed a portion of His Majesty’s power. Losing the core, the Illusion Realm is now on the brink of collapse. If it doesn’t stabilize, it’ll spiral out of control.”

“…Indeed.”

Vanessa cast a deep glance at the spirit butterfly girl.

“I hope this trust won’t be a decision I regret for a lifetime. Tiyelu, please take care.”

After saying that, the beautiful lady gently patted the wolf cub’s head in her arms, handing it over to Tiyelu amidst the cub’s innocent yet confused gaze, and stepped back slightly.

Perhaps Vanessa’s words had some effect, or maybe they just sensed the critical moment; the expression of the Holy Ancestor turned unusually serious as she cradled the adorable snow-white cub.

With a flutter of butterfly wings, countless silver-white lights—different from Lulu’s hair color—floated up, gradually enveloping her and Noviya. Waves of magical energy surged outward, becoming stronger until they burst into an upward pillar of light!

“Woof!”

As if sensing something, the wolf cub opened its mouth, letting out a babyish howl, its body wrapped in light, floating up on its own and transforming into an expanding mass of white light!

“Eh…?”

This scene seemed unexpected to Tiyelu; before she could even react, the silver light gently pushed her outward, then the white wolf cub quickly morphed into a small figure amidst the radiance.

It was a completely naked girl, her body concealed by white light in key areas, creating a mystifying, elusive aura of beauty.

Her silver hair was long, nearly dragging on the ground, yet it didn’t appear cumbersome; instead, it flowed elegantly, exuding a sense of boundless grace.

The girl had a slim figure and youthful features, looking only about thirteen or fourteen years old. Undoubtedly, she was a beauty, but her appearance could not merely be described with the simplistic term “beautiful”; she resembled an exquisite craft, a masterpiece embodying all that is noble and delicate in the world.

If Miss Vilyric were here, she would surely recognize this girl, having seen her by the lakeside before. However, at this moment, another familiar presence shook and uttered a voice.

“Demon God… Your Majesty?”

“What?!”

Xiao Lan displayed shock, while Vanessa appeared anxious to step forward but seemed at a loss. The little dragon girl furrowed her brow as she observed the scene.

Yet the silver-haired girl, like a holy spirit, said nothing, merely turning to cast a vague smile at the diverse expressions and movements of the crowd before turning her gaze back.

She reached out towards the crack in the sky above the Entrance of Portals.

【Reverse it, Source of Magic.】

Her voice was an absolute decree.

With just a single word.

The rift and passage torn by the impending destruction of the world were restored once more.

The tumultuous fire elements at the Entrance of Portals were pulled back into another domain at an astonishing speed, as if devoured, while those who did not belong to the elements and magic seemed untouched.

In the present world.

In the Northern United Kingdom, countless beings under siege from the ruthless fire-element transformed enemies, including in Demon Town and the Mountains of Ten Thousand Demons, witnessed this incredible spectacle.

The crack in the sky no longer poured down fire rain; those terrifying fire giants were crushed into pure elements by the returning force, visibly decreasing in number at an astonishing rate. A calamity destined to bring destruction had not fully unfolded before being erased without a trace.

Some cheered, some rejoiced, some wept, and some praised the gods and spirits.

Yet only Mona, who witnessed from a distance the terrifying stone giants colliding with the Grim Reaper’s Scythe and a dozen elite Shadow People before suddenly crumbling away, felt a wave of relief wash over her as she collapsed, being hastily supported by Miss Lan, who had remained on guard beside her instead of joining the battlefield.

The Seer’s expression was peculiar yet pleased, whispering to herself in a voice only she could hear.

“[Seer]… truly altered, was it you? Miss Vilyric…”

   

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