The Prelude to the War (End)

The small beam that came out of Basil's finger pierced through the Demon who was covered by a Mana Barrier in the centre of the gigantic swords array. The gigantic swords stopped spinning, putting an end to the bombardment of the golden lightning.

The gigantic swords then flew in seven different directions. Basil's beam dispersed at this point. The Barrier covering Dantalion completely shattered, revealing his dishevelled state to the world. There was a hole the size of an adult's fist in his chest; blood was pouring out of it like water leaking out of a dam.

Dantalion's face was neutral. He no longer had his usual easy-going look. Basil looked at him with a scoff and a faint disdainful smirk and he looked back at her neutrally. It was hard to tell what he was thinking about. She, of course, didn't care about it as she crossed her swords and prepared another beam at their tips.

"Send my regards to the people of the Oblivion," Basil sneered.