A brief pause.
Hamari: For now… I'll leave quietly. But first…
Her gaze slowly shifts to Jaraky.
Hamari: You are the most disappointing disgrace I've ever seen. Not only did you get defeated… you surrendered to him. That is a failure worthy of execution.
Scorpy (smirks faintly): Hey… I'm tired of all this mambo jumbo talk of yours. If you're going to kill him you'll have to get through me and you and I both know that's not happening… because I won't let you.
Hamari stays silent for a moment, analyzing Scorpy.
Then her expression subtly changes.
She notices something.
She cannot attack him.
Not because of a Monarch or Grandmaster restriction but because of his sword.
The energy coming from it alone sends a chill through her body. Instinctively, she understands if that blade ever lands on her, it won't be simple damage.
Hamari (Sighs): Who knew there would be someone like that on this planet…
She glances around calmly.
Hamari: Well, I shouldn't be surprised. This is the largest planet in the Alpha Universe… and the strongest mortal realm. It's natural for monsters like you to exist here.
Scorpy (Confused): Huh? What are you even talking about?
Jaraky (Calmly): I don't think she'll attack you anymore.
Hamari (Coldly): Quiet, loser. Don't speak as if you understand anything. You're nothing but a disgrace.
Snap.
With a single snap of her fingers
Jaraky's body freezes. His eyes go blank.
Then… his consciousness shifts.
He turns slowly toward Scorpy.
No hesitation. No emotion. Only killing intent.
Hamari (Giggles): Now… take care of him for me, Jaraky.
She tilts her head slightly.
Hamari: And you, boy… he's all yours. Do what you want with him and that little sword of yours. I've got more prey to catch. Bye.
Scorpy clenches his fist.
Scorpy: Damn you… witch. So that's how it is, enh?
Hamari: Silence, mortal. Don't get cocky. The only reason I'm not fighting you is because of that ridiculous sword.
Her eyes narrow slightly.
Hamari: I saw your fight earlier. Void manipulation,probability manipulation dangerous abilities i can't afford to deal with that.
Lisa (Thinking): She said it out loud…so she's cautious of Scorpy's sword and abilities.
Her mind sharpens.
Lisa (Thinking): Wait till she finds out Dranexx was the one who gave him that sword and he can manifest even worse ones.
Scorpy (Calmly): Jaraky… I'll break her control over you. And I'll kill her i promise you.
Asha: Master… there is no way to break that spell unless you either kill Jaraky or the Monarch herself.
Lisa (Responds): I know, Asha. Is the healing potion ready?
Asha: Yes, Ma'am.
Lisa: Give it to me. I'll heal Sasha. She's dying.
Asha: Yes, Ma'am.
Lisa (Softly): Don't worry, Sasha… I won't let you die. I promise.
Soral (Telepathy): It won't work her body doesn't respond to healing potions like that. Only holy magic can save her.
Lisa (Telepathy): What? Then what do we do? She's dying there has to be something!
Soral (Telepathy): Let me ask you something, Lisa…do you really want to save someone who came here to destroy this planet?
Lisa (Telepathy, firm): Of course I do She's not at fault hereThat woman is controlling her and yes she's my friend now. I don't care what happens later. All I know is she survives. You hear me?!
Soral (Telepathy): Hmmm. I still don't understand you people. Fine. Leave her body to me. I'll bring her back but only for your sake.
Lisa (Telepathy): Thank you.
Soral (Telepathy): Listen carefully…I noticed something,That Monarch is scared of Scorpy You fight Jaraky and let Scorpy chase her.
Lisa (Telepathy): Yeah… I will
Soral activated a teleportation circle and sent Sasha's body to her realm so she could be healed.
Nao (hiding behind Soral): Umm…Lady Soral, wouldn't she attack us once you heal her?
Liberty (responding): Oh, she won't dare. I'll cut her down with one slash.
Soral (calmly): Quiet, both of you. Let me focus.
Both: Yes, ma'am.
Soral (thinking): I don't know what connection you two have just made Lisa….but if you really want to save her that badly, then I will help you.
Soral placed her hand on Sasha's chest, right where Hamari had struck her, and began to heal her.
Sasha (inhaling heavily as she opened her eyes): W-what happened…? I could've sworn my wound was fatal You healed me, ma'am…?
Liberty (calmly): Hmmp…Bow to the one and only mighty Queen Lady Soral, for she has saved your pathetic life, human.
Sasha (bowing her head in gratitude): Thank you, ma'am.
Soral (calmly): You're welcome. I only saved you because of Lisa. But he is the only one who has the final say here. If he wants you dead, then I will kill you for his sake. Got that?
Sasha (terrified): U-umm… yes, ma'am.
Nao (calmly): Will Lord Dranexx really want her dead when he wakes up?
Soral (responding calmly): Maybe…maybe not. But whatever he chooses to do, it's fine by me.
Liberty: Lady Soral…let him kill her instead. You know the rules if you kill her yourself
Soral (responding): And who gives a damn about the rules? It's certainly not me. Other Grandmasters have broken them countless times, so why should I be the exception?
Sasha (thinking): Wait… did she just casually speak of the Grandmasters? Hold on… come to think of it, this place… it's another separate dimension. Am I in the presence of a Grandmaster?
Soral (calmly): Hey, you there. I can feel your heart racing in shock. Don't be scared you're safe. I won't harm you. I will send you back to the mortal realm so you can help your friend Lisa save your other friend, Jaraky.
Sasha (mouth shaking): U-umm…yes, ma'am. I'm sorry if I was rude to you before.
Soral (sighing): It's okay. Now please, go.
She opened a portal for Sasha, who hesitated for a moment before stepping through and returning to the mortal realm.
Soral (calmly): Few more hours… just a few more hours.
Portal opens as Sasha walks out from it and return back to the battlefield
Sasha (turns): Hey Lisa, I'm here now.
Lisa (eyes widening with joy): Oh, you're safe! Thank goodness.
Sasha: Yes, but you've got some explaining to do later. But first what's the situation?
Lisa (calmly): That damn woman is controlling your friend to keep my friend occupied, and she went off to attack someone else. Apparently she's scared of my friend Scorpy.
Sasha (in shock): She is? No way just how strong is this guy for her to be scared?
Lisa (calmly): I don't know. Just help me, okay?
Scorpy struggled, dodging Jaraky's attacks.
Scorpy: Hey, Jaraky, slow down! I don't want to hurt you, man chill damn it, it's no use. I have to find a way to cancel out that mind control on him.
Lisa called out loudly as she and Sasha ran toward him.
Lisa (calmly): We will handle this. Just go after that which I sense she's up to no good.
Scorpy (responding): Really… can you guys handle this situation without killing him?
Sasha (calmly): Yes, we can. He's my comrade, so I won't hurt him. You just go.
Scorpy (calmly): Alright… I'm counting on you two.
Scorpy rushed in the direction where Hamari went. It turned out to be the royal castle; her target was the king, his daughter, and everyone inside.
Looks like the real battle was just beginning.
But Hamari had already reached the castle. Inside the palace hall were Leo, Jakashi, the king, his daughter, and a few guards protecting them. Leo felt the pressure instantly, but he couldn't react fast enough. Hamari froze them all in place before they could even move.
Hamari (clapping): Mine… mine… mine… What do we have here..? So many weak hearts here pretending to be strong, I see. Well, crushing you all should entertain me for a little while. Kuhahahahahahaha!
Her laugh echoed across the hallway
To be continued...