Nova crashed into the mountain's summit, sending several boulders flying. She convulsed as she became drenched in blood. Her shockingly severe wounds increased in numbers. Still, Sylvia and Remy did not pay attention to her injuries.

The moment Nova was struck by Shadowblade and sent flying, Sylvia and Remy flanked him from the side. Their swords flashed with a cold brilliance as they attempted to close in on him. Simultaneously, Lacey, Nicholas, Helen, and Strider drew their swords to attack.

Yet, they had no solid strategy against him.

"You meddlesome and weak humans. I could kill you with just a third of my powers."

Shadowblade—the one known as the Destroyer and the Creator—-dismissed the attacks of the group with disdain. With a roar, a dark aura suddenly surged around him. The aura erupted, instantly sending Remy and the others who charged at him flying backward and falling to the ground.

They coughed up blood, the severe trauma to their bodies leaving them incapable of de