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“Hey… It seems like our friend’s eyes are rolling back, is it just a mood swing?”

Luca hesitated and took a step back. It was the pinnacle of denial of reality. As someone who had experienced Rahelt’s power in the astral world, Luca wished that the current situation was just a dream.

“He was deeply immersed in the contamination source that was trying to corrupt the minds of the entire kingdom… Wouldn’t it be strange if his eyes didn’t roll back?”

Kanarin faced reality and glanced at Serin before speaking.

“More importantly… this is not a situation to joke about.”

It was instinctual. Rahelt was not in his right mind. It was clear that his condition, which had been deteriorating since entering the palace, was due to the pervasive dark magic.

Kanarin and Luca had predicted to a certain extent, but Serin was different.

Having conversed with the woman, Serin knew that the pervasive dark magic was triggering negative emotions suppressed by the black dragon.

The current situation was the result of the negative emotions that had erupted from the contamination source, turning Rahelt into a madman.

“… We have to stop him. Somehow.”

Serin made a heavy decision.

“We have to… fight.”

If Rahelt is not stopped, it will result in a national disaster claiming lives. Rahelt, who has lost his humanity, will deprive himself of the chance to fit into society.

Waiting for the rampaging Rahelt is another irrationality born of the world – Harum Riterion, a father with youth and strong power greater than the original.

The end of that path is destruction.

Rahelt will die, bearing the guilt of killing countless lives.

Everything will disappear without any purpose in this world.

It must not happen. It is absolutely unacceptable.

The time to preserve Rahelt’s goodness is now. Finding a way to stop him is the key to a happy ending.

Thus, with teary eyes, Serin pleaded with Kanarin and Luca.

“Please help…”

Whether as an imperial princess or a reincarnated individual, her current status is useless in this situation.

She had to rely entirely on the mercy of the two who could provide immediate help.

“I will… bring back Lian. Please help me.”

Upon hearing this, Kanarin and Luca immediately responded.

“Of course we’ll help. After all, Serin called for help to save the kingdom in the first place.”

“I am also an accomplice. Whether you like it or not, I have formed a bond with Rahelt…”

Moreover, he never expected to become friends with the child of a true dragon. So, he jokingly added that it was beneficial to him as well.

“… Thank you both.”

Serin expressed her gratitude sincerely.

The direction of their future actions was completely set. Kanarin’s decision was quick.

“Opening the Point Shop. Sorting the Parallel Ability List!”

[Calling information from the parallel world.]

“What would you like to purchase?”

Kanarin’s choice was swift.

“The Dimensional Freezing Ability of the Holy Maiden Yashasmisha – Spatial Enclosure. Within the main building.”

[Calculating points based on time.]

[500 points will be deducted per minute.]

After the system’s notification was displayed in the air,

The wall emitted a bright light. Geometric rays were engraved in the space, blocking all contact from the outside. From this moment on, the main building became a sanctuary that would not collapse even if disaster struck.

“Now, don’t worry about what’s happening outside… you can let loose as much as you want.”

Kanarin’s declaration was a signal of readiness for battle.

Luca pulled out a small branch from his pocket. The seemingly ordinary branch gathered light and transformed its shape.

The true identity of the branch was a staff about the length of an adult’s arm.

It was a divine object that constantly circulated the mana within the body and the mana in the air. Originally, it should have been a weapon that belonged to the female lead in the original novel that Kanarin had read.

Whoosh!

Fire ignites in the air.

Flames, burning white hot like arrows, take aim at their target.

A heat that defies common sense, compressed into elemental arrows.

They are shot along the path of mana.

Whoosh!

The seemingly small fire arrow transforms into a massive flame, terrifyingly targeting Rahilt.

There is no escape.

Rahilt’s power is the ability of a dragon, containing an infinite downpour. Fire was indeed the most powerful element.

And yet, she threw it, knowing it would be neutralized.

Shooosh!

The mass of water evaporates, creating thick steam.

The sight is completely obscured.

Outside Rahilt’s perception, Kanarin leaps high.

“Inventory fully open – Skill activated.”

For about 10 years.

The time spent completing the main quest.

Inviting Serin and Rahilt, it ended anticlimactically, but the weight of time remains.

The collected artifacts, acquired abilities, possessed skills. Everything was a trace of Kanarin’s life.

And now, the numerous artifacts and skills she had gathered shine.

“Steel Rain!”

Thus, Kanarin abandoned the embarrassment of having to shout the name of the skill.

Kiiing!

Particles of light combine to form substance.

Dozens of artifacts rain down around Kanarin, targeting the last dragon child in the world. The seed of world destruction.

A true test.

Iron and blade have brought death.

Koogook!

The wind blows.

The steam disperses under the pressure of the vast air, revealing the scene.

Shaaa…

The throne, densely covered with artifacts like a porcupine’s back, is reduced to ashes. But Kanarin had no choice but to immediately correct her trajectory in mid-air.

“There’s all that…!”

It was truly a power that was out of control, even though she had seen it in the virtual world. Rahilt, surrounded by power, easily blocked the barrage of artifacts. The emperor’s strength in overcoming such power was truly intriguing.

Then, sparks flew from the power surrounding Rahilt.

Crackle, sizzle.

Kanarin’s pupils dilated. It was too late to avoid it before it hit the ground.

“Status window…!”

Opening the status window too late.

A chilling sensation runs down her spine.

As she thought it might be the end and closed her eyes tightly.

Flash!

A lightning bolt strikes. Before she could even blink, it pierces through in a straight trajectory.

“Huuk… Huuk…”

Kanarin breathed heavily. It was due to holding her breath for so long in extreme tension.

Her condition was fine. Kanarin looked up at the benefactor who had saved her at the critical moment.

“Serin…”

“Are you okay?”

“Yeah. Thanks to you, I survived.”

As a human, she couldn’t be faster than lightning. But if it was predictable, there was nothing she couldn’t avoid.

She had already seen it in the virtual world. Lightning always comes with the precursor of sparks.

“If it’s not just lightning, there’s no attack you can’t avoid. Be careful of the thunderclouds. And you too, Prince of 2.”

“Yeah, got it.”

“Understood. But, um…”

Cold sweat dripped down from Luca’s temples.

“Sometimes, it’s meaningless in certain situations.”

The ceiling of the main hall turned black. Lightning sparked from the ceiling filled with power. The lightning, expanding like a fish jumping, signaled the impending disaster.

Crackle, sizzle. Crackling!

Just before dozens of lightning bolts poured down, Kanarin displayed her wit.

“Parallel Ability List Sorted! Saint Yashasmisha’s One-time Portal Ability – 1m Range!”

[Calculating points based on distance.]

[Recovering 300 points.]

“Luca, you can dodge on your own!”

“Damn it, do you know how difficult spatial magic is…!”

There’s no time for tantrums in split-second moments where life and death hang in the balance.

Kanarin unfolds the one-time portal above her head. And aims the emerging portal towards Rahilt.

In that moment, dozens of lightning bolts poured down.

Flash! Kwaahhh!!!

The lightning that poured down on Kanarin and Serin shot through the portal and struck Rahilt. Even Luca, who barely dodged the surrounding space, shot lightning towards Rahilt.

Crackle, crackle.

Thunder scattered. It seemed like an unexpected counterattack for Rahilt.

Luca sighed in disbelief.

“Is this really something humans can do…?”

Rahilt’s lightning was different from a mage’s lightning magic.

Often, magic novices think that lightning magic is invincible because lightning boasts speeds beyond human comprehension.

But unlike natural lightning, magical lightning was quite slow. It required the mage to continuously guide it to create the lightning and move it to the magical coordinates.

If one simply released lightning, it might be similar to natural lightning, but in doing so, one couldn’t even guarantee their own life. From Luca’s perspective, Rahilt was like a god freely manipulating natural lightning.

Thud.

Footsteps were heard.

Rahilt revealed himself from beyond the lightning that obscured the view. It was difficult to guess how much damage he had taken just by his appearance.

“Help me out.”

Serin said.

Perhaps because Rahilt was the opponent, Serin, who had been subtly passive, stepped forward. It seemed like the long-standing internal agreement had come to an end.

Thud!

Serin pivoted her foot. Her body’s abilities inherited from the Emperor’s ten-year reign exploded.

At the same time, Kanarin followed behind Serin with her spear, and Luca, floating, aimed his staff at Rahilt.

As Rahilt backed against the wall, it was a desperate situation.

‘If I’m going to do it… I’ll do it with the resolve to kill…!’

Serin made up her mind.

To harbor such intentions towards Rahilt. It was an outrageous act to do so in a right state of mind.

But Serin wasn’t arrogant. Even with the meager and soft obstacle of consideration, she couldn’t stop Rahilt.

Only by facing him with the resolve to kill could she even reach out to him.

‘Touch him…!’

As if her mother would jump out in surprise.

Rahilt snapped back to his senses, hoping he could grasp happiness.

With fervent desire, Serin twisted her body in the low air.

Immediately, a powerful kick with added acceleration from low altitude followed.

“Riaaah!!!”

“…!”

Rahilt momentarily deployed his shield, but Serin’s acceleration was too fast.

Therefore, the thinly deployed dragon’s ability was defeated by skill and momentum.

Kwaahhh!!!

Dust rose. Due to the destructive aftermath, Rahilt was buried under the debris of the shield.

“Haap…!”

Immediately, leveraging Serin’s blow, Kanarin threw her spear. And through Luca’s magic, the spear flew unpredictably towards Rahilt.

The spear thrown by Kanarin was an ice spear.

Upon impact, the area around the target froze instantly, thickening its killing power.

Due to the sealed sight, it was difficult to block in time, causing frost to rampage wildly around Rahilt.

Crunch!

The spot where the spear struck froze, reminiscent of ice.

Perhaps it was a success.

Hope flashed through the minds of the three.

The realization that his hope was nothing but a pitiful delusion came crashing down on him.

Thud.

Thud.

Raindrops fell.

Not from outside, but from within the main building.

“Ah…”

A sigh was heard.

The direction was frozen with ice.

Despair pierced through both temples, drowning out hope.

Crack, shatter!

The ice broke, scattering cold shards like snowflakes.

The frozen moisture glowed in a bright golden hue, showcasing beautiful colors. Indeed, Rahilt’s golden hair was a famous legacy of the fallen empire.

For the first time since the start of the battle, he spoke.

“I will continue… I will keep going…”

He was still trapped in the past.

“Until the end of the wager…”