A blood mist lingered in the air.
In the blink of an eye, more than a dozen lizardmen corpses lay scattered in the wetland mud.
Above them—
The divine yet terrifying figure of the Principality Peace hovered in mid-air.
To the lizardmen, it was no angel—
But a demon.
A palpable fear spread through their ranks.
A pressure unlike anything they had ever known.
Many warriors stood frozen, their bodies trembling.
Fourth-Tier Magic: Principality Peace (Lv. 28)
Abilities:Protection from Evil, Smite Evil, Mass Silence, Holy Ray.
Sakeer could feel it the moment he summoned the angel—
The power of the Principality Peace closely resembled that of the Principality Observation.
Although primarily an offensive summon, its abilities still carried elements of support and control.
He spoke calmly—
"Go."
With a flutter of its wings, the Principality Peace soared toward the bound Archangel Flame.
Sakeer had already made his decision.
Since he had revealed that he could summon only two angels—he had no intention of calling a third.
"STOP IT!!"
A hoarse roar erupted from Shasuryu Shasha, who had just been sent flying.
Blood dripped from his mouth as he crawled out from the pile of lizardman warriors. His face was twisted in a mix of rage and desperation.
Just one Principality Peace had crushed their defenses and shattered their morale.
If Sakeer were to summon another angel—
It wouldn't even be a battle anymore.
Their army would collapse entirely!
This had to be stopped—no matter the cost!
"Leave it to us, Patriarch!"
One of the priest-class lizardmen, his expression grim, stepped forward.
He raised his hands, chanting an incantation to intercept the angel.
At the same time—
The lizardman warriors wielding bows, javelins, and other ranged weapons swiftly turned their aim toward the Principality Peace.
Arrows were nocked.
Spears were raised.
They had no choice but to gamble everything on this counterattack.
Meanwhile, Crusch Lulu rushed to Shasuryu' side, her face filled with panic.
His arms were twisted unnaturally, rendered useless by the Angel's devastating attack.
She raised her hands—
"Heavy Recover!"
A soft white glow enveloped Shasuryu' body.
"Heavy Recover!"
Again, the healing spell surged, rapidly mending his injuries.
His arms twitched, strength returning as sensation flooded back.
Before she could say anything—
Shasuryu was already on his feet.
His hands gripped his fallen greatsword.
"Green Claw Patriarch, your injuries—"
Crusch Lulu's voice trembled with concern.
But Shasuryu Shasha cut her off.
"There's no time to wait for a full recovery."
His voice was steady—resolute.
"They can't hold out for long."
"We must deal with the human. NOW!"
Without hesitation, he charged forward once more.
"I understand!"
Crusch Lulu knew the urgency of the situation.
She ignored the straw sticking to her robes and followed closely behind.
Elsewhere on the battlefield—
Chief Kyuku Zuzu, clad in the legendary "White Dragon Bone Armor", had already begun his advance.
Leading dozens of warriors, he sprinted straight toward Sakeer.
His eyes burned red, filled with fury and bloodlust.
"Letting your summon leave your side...
That was the WORST mistake you could have made, human!"
Kyuku Zuzu's roar echoed across the battlefield.
"Earth Bind!"
A priest-class lizardman standing near Sakeer suddenly raised his hands, chanting in a deep voice.
The ground shuddered.
The earth twisted like a living creature—turning into a thick swamp of mud and sand, binding the legs of the charging lizardmen.
Even Kyuku Zuzu was caught in the trap, his charge grinding to a halt.
"I don't think so."
Sakeer turned to face the group of immobilized lizardmen.
"YOU TRAITOR!"
Kyuku Zuzu's snarl cut through the air.
"The ancestors will be ashamed of you!"
In that moment—his usual stutter was completely gone.
He was too furious to falter.
Sakeer raised his left hand.
"Magic Arrow."
A glowing projectile formed at his fingertips—then fired.
BANG!
The first arrow slammed into Kyuku Zuzu's armor.
A faint blue ripple spread across its surface.
The attack was blocked.
The armor... could defend against magic.
Sakeer's eyes narrowed.
"Interesting..."
His first arrow had deliberately aimed at the gaps in the armor—
But the White Dragon Bone Armor had protected him anyway.
Just like in a game.
Sakeer's gaze hardened.
"Magic Arrow!"
This time—
Not one.
Not three.
TEN.
A full barrage of glowing arrows materialized before him.
Normally, 'Magic Arrow' allowed for three projectiles.
But by expending extra mana, he could create up to ten.
And that's exactly what he did.
The air filled with the sound of crackling energy.
Then—
SOU! SOU! SOU!
A dense barrage of ten magical arrowstore through the air.
And this time—
They weren't aimed at Kyuku Zuzu.
They were aimed at the lizardmen warriors behind him.
A piercing scream cut through the battlefield.
More than a dozen lizardman warriors fell in a single strike.
"DAMN IT!"
Kyuku Zuzu's eyes burned with fury, turning bloodshot as he gripped his double-headed short spear.
With a mighty swing, he slammed it into the ground.
CRACK!
The force of the blow shattered the hardened mud and sand that had bound his legs.
"Die, human!"
Breaking free, Kyuku Zuzu launched himself into the air, escaping the range of the earth's restraints.
With a single midair somersault, he closed the distance—
Appearing right in front of Sakeer.
The double-headed spear whistled through the air, its blade slicing the wind—
A devastating strike, aimed to kill.
SWOOSH!
But Sakeer's expression remained calm.
"All-Race Charm."
His voice was smooth, almost indifferent.
In an instant—
Kyuku Zuzu's movements froze.
His arms stiffened mid-swing, and his gaze turned vacant, as if trapped in a trance.
"Wha—what's happening…?!"
Nearby, a lizardman priest, realizing something was wrong, snapped back to his senses.
But before he could react—
SLASH!
The double-headed spear swung downward.
The priest's chest split open, his body jerking as blood gushed from the fatal wound.
His expression twisted in disbelief and confusion before he died.
Sakeer let out a small chuckle.
"There, your revenge is complete."
"Now, be my new companion."
His words were calm, but his eyes carried a glint of amusement.
Before Kyuku Zuzu could respond—
"So it was you all along!"
An angry roar rang out.
Sakeer turned to see two figures rushing toward him—
Crusch Lulu and Shasuryu Shasha.
"Lionheart!"
Crusch Lulu raised her hands, casting a spell toward Kyuku Zuzu.
A golden aura surged around the Razor Tail Chieftain, and his dazed expression quickly cleared.
His breath turned ragged as he staggered back, regaining control of his body.
He was freed.
Sakeer's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Lionheart…"
A third-order spell, capable of dispelling mental control effects—similar to the Mind of Undeath spell.
Interesting.
But he wasn't about to let things drag out.
"Magic Arrow!"
Sakeer raised his arm, fingers glowing with arcane energy.
WHOOSH!
A magic arrow shot toward Crusch Lulu.
"Red Eye Chieftain!"
Shasuryu Shasha reacted instantly, stepping in front of her.
With a heavy clang, his greatsword blocked the incoming projectile.
The impact sent vibrations through his arms, but he held firm.
Meanwhile—
Kyuku Zuzu had fully regained his senses.
With fury in his eyes, he tightened his grip on his double-headed spear—
And lunged at Sakeer once more.
"ROAR!"
CLANG!
The bone chains of Sakeer's Barghest shot out, colliding with Kyuku Zuzu's spear mid-air.
Sparks flew from the impact.
Kyuku Zuzu was forced a step back, eyes blazing as he turned to face the hound.
"So it's not just a useless pet!"
He had noticed the Barghest before—
But now, it was directly interfering in the fight.
His grip on the spear tightened.
With a swift twist of his body, Kyuku Zuzu planted his feet and spun—
His long, whip-like tail lashed out toward the hound in a deadly counterattack.
"Tail Whip Strike!"
But just as the strike was about to land—
"All-Race Charm."
Sakeer's voice rang out again.
In an instant—
Kyuku Zuzu's body froze mid-attack.
His tail halted, his expression once again turning blank.
"No!"
Crusch Lulu let out a startled cry.
"What's happening?!"
Shasuryu Shasha gasped, still fending off incoming magic arrows.
Lionheart was still active—
Yet Sakeer's magic had overridden it.
Crusch Lulu's eyes widened in realization.
"He's stronger than me…"
"His magic overpowers mine!"
If she wanted to free Kyuku Zuzu again, she would have to cast Lionheart once more.
But—
She had already exhausted too much mana.
Sakeer's gaze locked onto her.
"Want to compete in mana consumption, lizardman?"
Crusch Lulu shuddered under her cloak.
Her red eyes trembled.
She had no way to win in a contest of endurance.
And then, he gave the order.
"Take off your armor."
In Crusch Lulu's stunned silence, Kyuku Zuzu's hands moved.
Without hesitation, he removed the 'White Dragon Bone Armor' from his body.
"NO!"
Crusch Lulu screamed—
But it was already too late.
"Magic Arrow."
THUNK!
Three magic arrows shot forward—
PIERCING Kyuku Zuzu's head.
A mist of blood and brain matter erupted from the wound.
The Razor Tail Tribe's Chieftain was dead.
"STAY STRONG!"
"THERE'S NO RETREAT!"
Shasuryu Shasha's voice boomed across the battlefield.
Clenching his iron sword, he shouted—
"EVERYONE, CHARGE!"
"RAAARGH!"
The remaining lizardman warriors howled, their eyes filled with a death wish.
They had nothing left to lose.
The Barghest let out a deep growl, its claws digging into the earth as it faced off against Shasuryu Shasha.
CLANG! CLANG!
The greatsword and bone chains clashed repeatedly, filling the air with a sharp, rhythmic cadence.
More lizardmen warriors surged forward—
Surrounding Sakeer.
Yet, he only smiled.
"It seems..."
"You no longer have a chance."