Chapter 172 – The Cry (1/2)
Chapter 172 – The Cry
“Why are you attacking the city?”
Calron roared, electric-blue lightning crackling around his fist as it neared the beast’s face.
“You will die soon anyways, so you don’t need to know.”
The robed figure spat out phlegm mixed with blood and blocked Calron’s strike with his forearms.
*crunch*
The bones in his right arm shattered, causing the figure to sink into the ground as he lay there, panting. The robed beast’s body was battered by Calron’s attacks, and he had no way of stopping or resisting the power of the strange Azure Lightning.
“If I am the one to die, then why is it you who’s lying on the ground?”
Calron asked calmly, flashes of blue lightning surging around him. He tried to hide it from the others, but the more he channeled the power of the Azure Lightning, the more chaotic his internal organs became. Combined with using the Divine Perception to negate the soul power of the Saint stage enemies, Calron did not know how much longer he could last.
“Who are you people? If you don’t want to answer my questions, then I have no use for you.”
Calron bent down to stare into the robed beast’s feline face.
The sight of the icy azure eyes in front of him elicited a shiver of terror from the fallen beast.
“My friends and the leader will destroy everyone in the city!”
The robed beast growled while clutching his broken arm.
“You mean him?”
Calron glanced sideways at where the giant figure was fighting.
The robed beast’s eyes widened in shock when he saw a blonde haired man dragging a massive corpse by the skull towards their direction.
“Your friend is dead. It looks like I wasted my time trying to talk to you, so you can join him now.”
Calron whispered as he placed his palm on top of the beast’s heart and summoned the Azure Lightning.
The enemy twitched and screamed under the sensation of the violent lightning coursing throughout his body and incinerating his inner organs. The beast finally went still and bursts of scorching steam were expelled out through his skin.
He was dead.
“Done.”
A stoic voice sounded from behind Calron, as Avor flung the giant’s corpse next to the dead beast near him.
Seeing that the conflict was finally over, everyone rushed to Calron and began to talk to him.
“I don’t know how you did it, but I’m glad you did.”
Linda slapped him on the back and smiled brightly with elation. If it wasn’t for Calron’s intervention, then they all would have definitely been defeated after a short while.
“Hey, Calron, what was that blue lighting that you summoned? It was so cool!”
Rain bounced next to him and eagerly asked with excitement on his face. The image of the Azure Lightning was etched firmly in everyone’s minds, and if they weren’t on the same side as Calron, then it would be a reason for all of them to be deeply afraid of the teen.
Calron was saved from not having to reply by Asra’s entrance.
“Enough! The fight is still not over. The real battle is inside the palace.”
Asra stepped up in front and clasped his hand on Calron’s shoulder while telling the group to calm down. He could tell that Calron had his own secret and right now was not the time to leisurely discuss it.
“Thank you, brother.”
He said warmly to Calron, grateful that the teen had arrived in time.
“Haha, don’t worry about it.”
Calron abashedly laughed, not used to all the attention on him.
“Most of the tower’s families and guards retreated to the palace, including the non-combatants like the princess and the younger ones. Everyone in the Saint stage or above was affected by that dark thing in the sky, so I don’t think that the situation is that great inside the palace.”
Asra started, instantly grabbing everyone’s focus. However, his words were mainly for Calron.
“Regardless of the situation, we have to go inside.”
Calron stated while looking into Asra’s eyes. Avor and Roran silently remained standing behind him, and the others nodded in agreement to Calron’s words.
“Wouldn’t have it any other way. Do you need to rest or should we leave now?”
Asra inquired, glancing at Calron’s haggard face.
“No need, I am fine. Let’s go.”
Calron brushed off the concern and simultaneously withdrew the Azure Lightning back into his elemental core. Unless absolutely necessary, he did not want to use it again.
The others all prepared themselves for yet another battle. However, instead of tired faces, everyone was filled with determination.
It was their families and friends in danger.
At Asra’s signal, everyone began to head towards the palace, running alongside each other.
“You alright, big brother?”
Roran whispered while next to Calron as they rushed ahead. Unlike the others, he knew the price that his brother had to pay for borrowing the power of the Azure Lightning.
Calron smiled at Roran and nodded in confirmation.
“You fought the last battle, so let me fight this one until you recover.”
Roran was not fooled by Calron’s answer and stated in a serious tone.
“You will not be able to handle them, Roran.”