Chapter 78: Unleashing Emperor Alexander's Backdoor

"Are you ready?" William asked Anna, his voice tinged with determination.

"Of course, I am. Just make sure you do your part carefully since your part is important," Anna replied, her eyes focused and resolute.

The spirit, Aetherius, interjected with a cautionary tone. "Listen, you two. Although Emperor Alexander's backdoor is formidable, we must not underestimate the person controlling the tower. He must have anticipated such a countermeasure and will be prepared. Our success depends on perfect timing and catching him off guard. We only have one chance."

Both William and Anna nodded, fully aware of the gravity of the situation and the need for precision.

Eager to proceed, William addressed the spirit. "Aetherius, please enlighten us on how to trigger Emperor Alexander's backdoor. We must act swiftly to confront Jack and put an end to his destructive control over the tower."

Aetherius nodded, acknowledging the urgency of the situation. "Very well," he began. "Emperor Alexander was a wise ruler who anticipated the possibility of his creation falling into the wrong hands. Within this realm, he left behind a hidden mechanism, a backdoor if you will, that can neutralize the dark energy and restore balance."

He continued, his voice resonating with ancient wisdom. "To activate the backdoor, you must control the remnants of Emperor Alexander's authority. There is a core with that authority, and it is located on top of this tower. The person currently controlling the tower may have anticipated the authority power, but he is still unable to fully control it. The backdoor left behind by Emperor Alexander isn't something so easy to decode. Then again, that person did interfere with Emperor Alexander's control, so what you need to do is make sure the interference is gone, and I'll be able to re-seal the leaking dark energy."

After a thorough discussion, they devised a plan of action. Anna would remain inside the white pagoda, waiting for William's signal. Her task was to cooperate with the realm spirit and activate the backdoor spell. Despite not being a mage, Anna would step up and fulfill this crucial role.

Meanwhile, William would ascend Alcatraz Tower, facing various challenges and obstacles. The realm spirit revealed that at the tower's peak lay a core that controlled the entire structure. It was likely that Jack, in order to manipulate the immense dark energy, would be in close proximity to the core. William's task was to disrupt Jack's control and create an opening for the activation of the backdoor.

With a final exchange of understanding and determination, William crushed the protective orb given to him by Anna. The orb provided him with the means to navigate through the dense dark energy, allowing the realm spirit to focus on the spell formation while William focused on his arduous climb.

Carrying Darkmoon on his back, William swiftly ascended the tower. His training in the Ghost Forest had honed his climbing skills, enabling him to navigate with agility and speed. He made steady progress, fueled by the urgency of their mission.

Reaching the summit, William anchored himself to the wall using Darkmoon's sharp blade. From this vantage point, he beheld the core described by the realm spirit. It resembled a black diamond, radiating an unsettling aura. Despite the immense pressure it exerted, William's warrior cultivation helped him maintain his composure.

Aware that time was of the essence, William prepared for his next move. He retrieved a worn piece of paper from his pocket—a spell written upon it with intricate symbols. The realm spirit had entrusted him with this ancient artifact, believing it to be crucial for their success.

With utmost seriousness, William carefully positioned the spell on top of the core. As the two objects made contact, a reaction occurred, and a series of events unfolded before his eyes.

The core trembled, emitting a pulsating energy that spread throughout the tower. Aetherius sensed the disturbance and channeled his power, synchronizing with Anna inside the white pagoda. Together, they activated Emperor Alexander's backdoor spell.

The tower shuddered, dark energy swirling and colliding with the force of Emperor Alexander's authority. The intricate web of dark power that Jack had woven around the tower began to weaken, cracks forming in its foundation. The corrupted energy wavered, struggling against the pure authority of Emperor Alexander's backdoor.

William felt a surge of hope and determination as he witnessed the effects of their combined efforts. The tower, once a stronghold of darkness, now trembled under the weight of its own corruption. The backdoor spell was fulfilling its purpose, unraveling Jack's control and bringing the tower closer to its original state.