Chapter 1174 Lacquered Field Present
Sunny converges his shadows on the courtyard, observing a weird scene: an ideal reproduction of Morgan, armored and with crimson eyes, surrounded by armed Valor troopers. The true Morgan arrives with Madoc and Cassie, her contempt palpable as she confronts the imposter, a assemble created by Mordret from his personal soul. Not like his Mirror Beast, this reflection holds a black lacquered field, its demeanor unsettlingly calm amidst the stress. Nephis seems, her expression reserved, whereas Sunny scans the group, questioning if Mordret himself lurks amongst them, reveling within the spectacle.
The reflection breaks the silence, inserting the field on the bottom, its voice an echo of Morgan’s. “A… current… for my pricey sister,” it affords, its smile widening because it provides, “Come… quickly. I missed… you a large number.” The true Morgan explodes into motion, a blur of pink and black too quick for many to observe. Sunny, intimately conversant in the risks Mordret’s creations pose, anticipates a harmful battle.
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As a substitute of partaking in fight, Morgan’s pace is geared to swiftly retrieve the field. The room fills with a foreboding silence. She returns to her allies’ aspect, the field securely in her grasp. The reflections smile grows broad after which shatters like glass because the mirror beast crumbles into nothing.
Chapter 1175 Demon Of Chaos
The crumbling of Mordret’s reflection leaves Sunny considering the true repercussions of the macabre reward. Initially, he assumes Knight Shtad’s loss of life is merely a clan Music victory, a minor skirmish within the ongoing battle. Nevertheless, a terse message from Jet shatters this assumption: “Our colleagues from Ravenheart are mobilizing their forces. They appear fairly offended.” This revelation sparks unease, prompting Sunny to query Clan Music’s potential involvement and suggesting that Mordret’s actions weren’t sanctioned.
Fueled by an ominous premonition, Sunny strikes in the direction of the primary hold, his shadows previous him, eavesdropping on the emergency assembly between Morgan, Madoc, Nephis, and Sir Gilead. He learns that Valor scouts uncovered a working Gateway, the Black Cranium Citadel, within the Nightmare Desert. Morgan and Madoc hid this data and even saved reinforcements to a minimal to be able to preserve the secrecy of Knight Shtad’s location. Mordret one way or the other intercepted and slaughtered Knight Shtad’s power tasked with capturing the Citadel, together with the Grasp answerable for it.
If Clan Music was mobilizing their forces, then the Black Cranium Citadel has probably fallen into neither Valor nor Music’s fingers, however Mordret’s. This means the Black Cranium Citadel is presently empty. What’s Mordret’s endgame and what chaos will he unleash subsequent?
Chapter 1176 Bitter Feeling
Sunny grapples with the ramifications of a full-blown struggle between Valor and Music, triggered by Mordret’s actions. He realizes that such a battle, whereas distasteful because of the clans’ odious nature, would jeopardize the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of civilians by weakening defenses in opposition to Nightmare Creatures. “So what the hell do I do?” he wonders, caught between his disdain for the clans and the need of their energy for sustaining order.
He understands that stopping the battle appears unattainable. Due to this fact, Sunny’s thoughts races, contemplating the least catastrophic end result. He causes that one aspect reaching a swift, decisive victory is preferable to a pyrrhic one, as it could protect sufficient preventing power to proceed defending the remaining refugees. The thought course of leaves him feeling compromised, unclean.
All of a sudden, an unsettling but exhilarating smile spreads throughout Sunny’s face as a plan begins to take form. By way of a shadow lurking within the technique room, he observes Nephis, the younger lady with silver hair and chilly gray eyes, silently listening to Morgan’s plan. A mad glint lights his eyes. “I feel you must check out…”
Chapter 1177 Drums Of Struggle
Throughout Antarctica, indicators of Clan Valor’s mobilization subtly distinction the Evacuation Military’s victory celebrations. Sunny, having discreetly monitored the Valor administrative employees, discovers their vacation spot: the wilderness of East Antarctica, a location inferred from their logistical preparations. He finds solace in realizing the Nightmare Gate will not be situated in a siege capital.
The Bone Singer cloaks Sunny in silence as his communicator lights up. Saint Cor’s stern face and Soul Reaper Jet’s nice visage seem, demanding solutions. “I’ll assume that each of you might be already conversant in the state of affairs. What I wish to know is what prompted this mess.” Sunny rigorously explains the invention of a Citadel within the Nightmare Desert and the following conflict for management: “It seems that a Citadel was found within the Nightmare Desert. Clan Valor was the primary to search out it, however their try at seize failed… They’re going all out.” Saint Cor’s grimace displays the federal government’s predicament, and Wake of Spoil appears dejected.
Regardless of the grim state of affairs, Saint Cor suggests an honor duel to avert a full-scale struggle. “Valor and Music is perhaps smug, however they aren’t unreasonable. This bloodshed can nonetheless be prevented… perhaps.” Sunny doubts the clans would conform to such a quaint answer, however the seed of an alternate decision has been planted, one that may unexpectedly play into his manipulative plan.
Chapter 1178 Lengthy Drive
As Clan Valor strikes its navy power throughout the monster-infested East Antarctica in the direction of the mysterious Nightmare Gate, progress is hampered by fixed skirmishes. Saint Tyris, deemed inadequate to comprise Whispering Blade alone, is recalled from a siege capital, highlighting the urgency. Sunny finds himself in a clumsy place, a forgotten authorities envoy among the many war-bound clan. Formally, he’s the federal government’s envoy whose duties involved the cooperation between Clan Valor and the Evacuation Military, however the nice clan had kind of deserted the pretense of being within the Southern Quadrant to assist, and was appearing in opposition to the federal government’s pursuits.
He’s left alone, primarily ignored by everybody together with Morgan, and occupies an empty APC assigned to departed Fireplace Keepers. Nephis and Cassie sometimes be part of him for relaxation, however for essentially the most half he’s alone, permitting him time to ponder his journey. The Dream Realm-esque panorama of Antarctica mirrors his inside shift, and he realizes his preliminary egocentric pursuit of non-public targets has remodeled into a priority for the Evacuation Military’s mission.
Driving the APC, Sunny somberly considers the previous. He used to mock selfless folks, however now, he was able to do one thing selfless at a terrific value to himself. He muses on his evolving wishes and understands his present objective: to form the world in keeping with his will utilizing his energy, hinting at a fancy ambition past mere survival and energy.
Chapter 1179 Measure Of Development
Amidst the struggle celebration’s encampment, Sunny calmly prepares supper, discovering solace within the mundane act of cooking, whilst historical past looms. Reflecting on his journey, he mentally catalogs the ability he has gained in Antarctica, realizing he had grown to be a Tyrant. His Shadow Manifestation has vastly improved, he has developed talents like Shadow Shell and Shadow Incarnation, and his sensible information of sorcery had broadened. He notes highly effective new Recollections in his arsenal, together with the Mirror of Reality, and wonders when he should use it.
His Shadows too have flourished, with Imp, now the Ravenous Fiend, prepared for battle and Nightmare nearing Ascension. Saint’s transformation right into a Transcendent Satan and the Marble Shell Attribute additional amplify his capabilities. “Contemplating all that, it was exhausting to disclaim that the current Sunny was incomparably extra highly effective than his previous self from earlier than Antarctica.” He acknowledges the irony of searching for energy in Antarctica, solely to search out it unintentionally.
But, Sunny realizes essentially the most priceless issues he gained had been past energy, his experiences and classes making him really stronger. As he prepares utensils for 3, he muses that he’ll be turning twenty-one quickly. “I… don’t actually really feel younger anymore.” The battles, defeats, and victories have aged him past his years, stealing his youth and leaving him endlessly modified by the harrowing journey by way of the South.
Chapter 1180 Chilly Logic
Throughout a quiet meal, Sunny, ever the pragmatist, broaches the topic of a possible duel between Clan Valor and Clan Music with Nephis, inquiring if it’s really doable amidst the escalating battle. Nephis explains that duels are a convention to avert bloodshed however the present tensions make it unsure, leaving Sunny to ponder who could be despatched as champions. “I used to be advised that there is perhaps some form of duel as a substitute of a battle. Do you assume it’s doable?” he asks her, his thoughts racing with prospects.
Sunny shifts the dialog to a possible battle, questioning Valor’s possibilities of victory. Nephis solutions with unflinching confidence, “Sure.” Her conviction stems from Valor’s lineage, the blood of the Struggle God flowing by way of their veins. They’re paragons of warfare, masters of Recollections, and wield immense affect. Sunny acknowledges Valor’s strengths, however raises issues about Mordret, the Prodigal Son, who additionally shares the Struggle God’s blood and fights for Music.
Nephis, having not confronted Mordret firsthand, initially dismisses his significance, claiming that victory for both clan doesn’t matter to her, solely survival. Sunny challenges her apathy, highlighting the potential impression. In a weary tone, Nephis explains her brutal calculus: “What do I care if Valor wins or loses? I simply have to survive.” Her focus is on her personal energy, revealing a cutthroat pragmatism that chills Sunny and hints at a ruthless path forward.
Chapter 1181 Three Armies
Sunny surveys the desolate panorama of East Antarctica from atop the APC, a scene painted in shades of grey, punctuated by a chilling silence and the ominous presence of a Nightmare Gate. He observes an deserted outpost, and a lone determine sits close to the Gate, surrounded by the looming forces of Clan Valor, Clan Music, and a smaller authorities contingent. Sunny, nonetheless aligned with Valor, witnesses the meticulous meeting of their warriors, led by Morgan, Madoc, Nephis, Saint Tyris, and the Summer time Knight. Reverse them, Music’s forces, underneath Beastmaster, Silent Stalker, Dire Fang, and Seishan, current a disturbing spectacle: a sea of obedient, enthralled Nightmare Creatures.
The federal government power radiates unease, and the specter of a Corrupted Titan lurking close by amplifies the stress. Sunny feels a fancy mix of hatred and resignation in the direction of the upcoming conflict between the good clans. He steels himself, recognizing the necessity to act decisively regardless of his contempt. Neither military strikes, and the lone determine appears to beckon them ahead. Lastly, representatives from the federal government power step ahead, prompting Morgan and the Valor leaders to advance. Sunny, abandoning his commentary put up, follows, forsaking a visibly nervous Cassie.
As Sunny joins the negotiating celebration, the princess acknowledges his presence with a sly “Grasp Sunless… how good of you to hitch us.” He returns a darkish look and shrugs, conscious of the potential hazard that lies forward as he enters the tense parley.
Chapter 1182 Good Present
Mordret stands earlier than the assembled teams, every reacting in a different way to his presence. Morgan and Madoc stay stoic, Nephis shows a flicker of curiosity, whereas Sky Tide and Summer time Knight seem grim. From Clan Music, Beastmaster bristles with barely contained anger, mirroring the savage contempt in Dire Fang and Silent Stalker’s expressions. Seishan calmly observes the champions of Valor, Jet a quiet shadow behind her. Sunny shifts, stunned to see Kai and Effie among the many authorities emissaries, flanking Saint Cor with darkish expressions. Echoes of Mordret’s actions resonate with them, each earlier than and throughout the Nightmare. Uneasily, Sunny separates from Valor and joins them, Jet following go well with.
A tense silence settles as Mordret’s phrases grasp within the air. He turns to Morgan, addressing her as “Sister.” Morgan, as a substitute of reacting together with her standard rage, affords a chilly smile. “I’ve to say, I’m impressed. I by no means imagined that you’d dare to face me along with your precise physique… I’ve at all times regretted that I wasn’t there to chop it, the final time.” Mordret retorts, “Oh… this factor? Sure, it’s a bit reckless of me to make use of it, isn’t it? However then once more, it’s not every single day that I get to satisfy my household. I assumed that if I used to be going to kill you, I ought to do it with my very own two fingers.” Sunny’s thoughts races, questioning how Mordret acquired his unique physique, presumed destroyed by Clan Valor.
All of a sudden chilled by an unsettling thought, Sunny imagines Mordret harboring a group of human our bodies, saved away like a macabre wardrobe. The chilling thought is interrupted by Beastmaster, who’s overly pleasant tone sounds much more threatening. “I’m very sorry to interrupt this touching household reunion, however… ah… on the danger of sounding petty, may I perhaps obtain some explanations? Prince Mordret, if I’ll… why couldn’t you simply observe the damned plan? Don’t inform me that you simply’ve been secretly working on your father this entire time. That might be… such a disappointment.” The query hangs within the air, hinting at a deeper betrayal and an unsure alliance.
Chapter 1183 One Quick Phrase
Mordret’s unsettling show of energy freezes everybody; six Reflections, every mimicking a Saint from the good clans, smile again at them. Even Morgan’s composure cracks momentarily on the sight of the simulacrums, shaking Saint Cor to his core. “Am I speculated to be impressed? What a neat trick. Bravo,” Morgan spits, masking her unease. Wake of Spoil, sensing the precarious state of affairs, steps ahead, his voice ringing out, “Sufficient! What insanity is that this?” The Reflections mirror Mordret’s gaze, including to the deeply disturbing spectacle.
Wake of Spoil urges restraint upon the gathered Saints, reminding them of the foresight that has allowed their clans to endure. He acknowledges the advantages they search from the approaching battle however argues that the losses will far outweigh any beneficial properties. Regardless of his affect and place as an elder, Whispering Blade stays defiant. “…This battle received’t be determined with phrases, Wake of Spoil. An excessive amount of is at stake,” he retorts, dismissing Wake of Spoil’s attraction for peace.
Saint Cor proposes an honorable duel, a convention to resolve conflicts by way of champions. “Why waste the lives of your kin and troopers when the quarrel may be resolved by two champions?” he challenges, directing a darkish glare at Madoc and Beastmaster, implying a insecurity of their energy. The stage is ready for a conflict of champions, a ritualistic battle to find out the destiny of the clans, leaving the reader to query who will rise to the problem and what the true stakes of this battle are.
Chapter 1184 The Remaining Argument
The final probability for peace evaporates, leaving the armies poised for a devastating battle. Although Saint Cor tried to salvage the state of affairs, the troopers’ bloodlust is insatiable. Mordret observes Morgan and Madoc, flashing Sunny a cryptic smile earlier than departing with Seishan and his spectral Reflections. Wake of Spoil, visibly aged, laments the quickly altering world and orders a retreat.
Defying Wake of Spoil’s command, Sunny declares his dedication to evacuating civilians, difficult Saint Cor’s devotion to neutrality. “What am I doing? I’m doing my greatest to guarantee that as many individuals as doable are evacuated safely… What are you doing?” Sunny retorts, igniting Saint Cor’s anger. Sunny unleashes his pent-up rage, questioning the worth of neutrality within the face of immense struggling, “Inform that to the hundreds of thousands of people that died in Falcon Scott… I’m nonetheless going to battle.”
Regardless of Wake of Spoil’s warning in opposition to short-term considering, Jet sides with Sunny, abandoning the federal government Ascended and becoming a member of him. “Settle down, previous man. Sunny is true… the world is altering. Previous techniques received’t work,” she says, acknowledging the necessity for a brand new strategy, and cementing the departure of each from the security of neutrality, plunging them instantly into the guts of the escalating battle.
Chapter 1185 Earlier than The Battle Begins
Sunny and Jet return to Clan Valor’s military, observing ranks of Squires and Knights getting ready for battle underneath a boring sky. Regardless of the relative small dimension of the power in comparison with the armies Sunny noticed throughout the Antarctica marketing campaign, he feels an immense sense of dread emanating from the 2 thousand Woke up gathered on the gloomy plain, supported by Echoes and Beastmaster’s Nightmare Creatures. He thinks, “This… goes to be a bloodbath.”
Uncertain of his place, Sunny approaches Nephis and Cassie, adopted by Jet who summons a glaive. They discover themselves close to Morgan, who greets them with feigned shock. “Grasp Sunless, Grasp Jet… what a pleasant shock to see you right here. Have you ever determined to maintain us firm at the moment?” Sunny shrugs, admitting, “Sure. We now have our causes.” Jet, extra blunt, says, “Certainly. Somebody has to maintain you bastards alive, in order that you may hold everybody else alive.”
Morgan, amused by Jet’s audacity, laughs heartily, appreciating the sentiment. The Saints and Mordret’s Reflections loom massive as a palpable pressure hangs within the air, hinting at a battle much more important than its scale suggests. The arrival of Sunny and Jet hints at an sudden shift in alliances, whereas hinting at their dedication to the civilian inhabitants they hope to avoid wasting.
Chapter 1186 Remaining Preparations
Morgan research the Music military, explaining to Sunny and Jet that struggle is about energy and its utility. She reveals her calculated technique, confessing she manipulated occasions to lure Clan Music right into a battle on her phrases, even admitting, “…I’ve them precisely the place I needed them.” Sunny realizes Morgan by no means meant a duel, marveling at her deviousness, whereas pondering how far he’s prepared to go to safe Valor’s victory. He concludes he should totally commit, even when it means revealing his hidden talents.
Morgan addresses her military, declaring, “Warriors of Valor! In the present day, we sanctify this subject with blood. Don’t have any worry! Don’t have any mercy! Have little doubt!” She indicators the knights, and a swift execution of traitors ensues, stunning the ranks. Morgan’s contempt is clear as she states, “Did she actually assume that I wouldn’t discover her thralls…” She then unsheathes her distinctive sword, urging her troopers to, “Be sturdy! Be sharp! Be my sword!”
The battlefield erupts in scarlet sparks, making a hurricane of Recollections round Morgan, forming tons of of hovering swords. Every blade is exclusive, however bears the image of an anvil pierced by a sword, figuring out them as cast Recollections. The swords scatter, empowering Valor’s warriors, leaving Sunny shocked as he lastly grasps the origins of those weapons: the Anvil of Valor, the King of Swords.
Chapter 1187 Battle Of The Black Cranium (1)
Sunny attracts stares as he reveals his Transcendent Devils and a Terror, an sudden show for a authorities envoy amidst Valor’s ranks. Regardless of his slender body and light-weight clothes contrasting with the armored warriors round him, Sunny exudes a darkish and horrifying presence, convincing onlookers of his immense energy. Morgan, stunned by Sunny’s show, acknowledges his potential worth, stating, “You’re a man who is filled with surprises, Grasp Sunless. This can be a good factor… we would want to drag off a miracle or two at the moment, to be able to survive.”
The battle commences with Music unleashing a wave of Nightmare Creatures and shielded Woke up, whereas Valor solutions with a thundering cavalry cost and a phalanx of synchronized warriors. Whispering Blade vanishes, Sky Tide transforms right into a steel-winged thunderbird, and Summer time Knight leads the cost, his lance gleaming. Sunny, drawn ahead alongside Nephis and Morgan, witnesses the chaotic scene unfold. Jet and Cassie put on grim expressions, whereas Imp scurries forward with a depraved grin.
As Sunny thinks, “We’re actually doing it, aren’t we?”, the conflict intensifies. A cloud of arrows and winged abominations goal Sky Tide, whereas the cavalry collides with the ocean of Nightmare Creatures. Silent Stalker, within the type of a monstrous panther, assaults Sir Gilead’s Echo mount. The world erupts in chaos, marking the true starting of the devastating battle.
Chapter 1188 Battle Of The Black Cranium (2)
Clan Valor’s polished techniques are disrupted by Sunny, who sees a chance to interrupt the momentum of the approaching horde of Beastmaster’s thralls. A tide of darkness erupts from Sunny’s ft, consuming the attacking monsters. Numerous inky-black fingers rise, tearing flesh with obsidian claws. A cacophony of piercing shrieks fills the air as Sunny thinks, “Kill!”. He maintains this devastation for mere seconds, unwilling to burn an excessive amount of essence, but it surely’s sufficient to totally break the horde. A blinding flash to his left illuminates the world, one other chunk of the thralls engulfed in livid white flames.
Because the darkness dissipates and flames subside, Sunny, Nephis, Morgan, and Jet plunge into the weakened horde. Nephis, clad in black armor, slashes by way of Nightmare Creatures together with her incinerating starlight sword. Jet, much less refined however equally lethal, dispatches enemies with brutal effectivity. Morgan turns into a hurricane of metal, leaving misty crimson clouds in her wake. Sunny, conserving essence, strikes elusively, delivering small, deadly strikes.
The battle formation of Clan Valor lastly connects with the enemy. Swords rise and fall, arrows fly, and Facet Skills activate in concord. As blood spills, Sunny is startled, exclaiming in his head, “What… what the hell is that this…”
