CHAPTER 812

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As soon as the dimensional portal of the snow garden closed, a golden authority spread across the battlefield sky in an instant. It was the power of the Sun God, the ability unveiled by Bale.

The members of the Red Plutonian tribe were taken aback at the sight of the Sun God's power, which they hadn't encountered in a long time. Even the Kinzelo, named after the Sun God, had never displayed such abilities. Bale was now bathing the entire sky in golden light.

Of course, there were beings who wielded the authority of the Sun God even when they were sealed. They, too, had developed their technology using the knowledge of the Sun God.

However, the Red Plutonian tribe referred to beings with exceptionally strong Sun God's authority like Bale as "Sunstones," and witnessing such a powerful Sunstone was a first for them. They were astonished to learn that such a Sunstone was under Jin's command.

[Argh! This is so annoying. I was having a great time with Gilly, and then you all dragged me here!]

Although he spoke like a child, the power of the Bale was causing cracks in the fleet's shields.

In the meantime, the former patriarch was enthusiastic about their bet and prepared the clan's secret techniques and decisive killing moves. Dante, recalling his fallen subordinates and bird dragons, tightened his grip on his sword.

Having healed himself with a potion, Dante wasn't in perfect shape, but with his companions around, he couldn't fail in seeking revenge.

"Phew, I might survive now. Thank you."

Hedo looked at the healers who gathered around him and said.

[The Holy King seems very busy, so she couldn't accompany us. If you feel like you can fight again after receiving treatment, join the battle. I'm not sure if your share has left.]

"Yes, Ms. Ameris, thank you."

[And Sandra was very worried about you. She seemed like she was about to cry.]

Hedo's eyes widened.

"Really? My lady was worried about me?"

[Yes. Why are you so surprised? Old enemies are waiting. So, I will go first.]

Having served Sandra for a while, Hedo had never imagined a scene where she genuinely worried about him. He neither wanted nor tried to create such a situation. But now that he imagined Sandra's teary-eyed expression, it felt like something was pounding in his chest.

Syris followed Ameris, but she glanced at Hedo.

"...It seems you need this, Chief of Staff."

Then she took a handkerchief from her pocket and handed it to Hedo.

"I don't know how to cry, acting master. I appreciate your concern, though."

As Syris left, Tasha chuckled and looked at Hedo. She thought he looked cute, showing a mix of naivety and melancholy that reminded her of her own father.

[I will protect you during your treatment, Hedo.]

"Hmm, thank you."

[I don't know how to cry. Pfft!]

"Dame Tasha, please don't do that..."

Jin and his comrades, who go ahead, continue to unleash all kinds of decisive killing moves and outstanding techniques while Tasha, Hedo and healers stay put on the backside.

When Vallas and Alpen fiercely attacked, the others supported them. The convergence of Sun's power, Myriad Ice, Runcandel and Hairan's sword, and Ameris's abilities created a harmonious symphony.

The relentless bombardment from the red fleet, which seemed capable of wiping out Quassel Plain, was now dwindling rapidly before them.

Until now, Hedo had endured the bombardment on his own. However, with the addition of similar superhumans to their side, the fleet's might was naturally diminishing.

Moreover, due to Drekk descending to the ground, the flagship Barion was unable to receive power from his illuminating heart. The flagship was essential in amplifying the fleet's firepower by providing maximum output.

Supplying power from the ground was not impossible, but Drek had no room for such a luxury at the moment.

'Why isn't my ability working...!'

Even the blood flowing from the wounds on Jin's body, scraped by his spear, couldn't be absorbed.

Ever since becoming the Great battle king and gaining the ability of bloodsucking from the castle, Drekk had never experienced a situation like this.

Even when facing other Great battle kings and the Battle god of Blue Plutonian Tribe, he had been able to absorb their blood. Despite having to escape due to the difference in strength.

"It seems you're curious about why your ability isn't working, but right now, you should focus on other matters. For instance, how to maintain your dignity even if you die."

Thwack!

A drop of blood splattered from Drek's cheek. Had his reaction been even slightly slower, his head might have been split horizontally.

'I shouldn't have given him distance from the start. Instead, he would consume the blood he took from Sir Hedo even faster.'

In the end, Drek gave up on bloodsucking and focused his mind on defense. As he regained his composure, his spear moved sharper and more flexible, but even his combat skills were still a few steps behind Jin.

In the past, what made Drek as the Great battle king of the Red Plutonian tribe capable of striking terror into his foes was not his spear but his unique ability to suck blood.

His spear technique was merely average among superhumans. He couldn't even receive artillery support as he did when facing Hedo.

However, the opponent was none other than Jin, who was closest to the pinnacle among those superhumans, making the odds of Drek winning seem impossible.

Therefore, the moment he realized he should prepare for return technique or large-scale dimensional jump...

Suddenly, a small white sphere appeared in Jin's hand. It was the Flash cannon, a spell he hadn't used for a long time since reaching the transcendent realm.

Hwaah-!

Instinctively, Drek turned his gaze away from the Flash cannon and extended his spear. Although it seemed like a typical superhuman reaction, in fact, Jin hadn't used the flash cannon to target his eyes in the first place.

In that moment of distraction, Jin intended to destroy Drek's 'bracelet.' A brief opportunity was enough.

Crunch! The golden bracelet on his right arm snapped and fell to the ground. Although one remained on his left arm, at this rate, it wouldn't be long before that was destroyed as well.

If that happened, dimensional teleportation would be impossible. Even now, all the troops that had come were unable to return unharmed. Drek showed movements indicating that he was trying to protect the last remaining bracelet.

"The reason you pushed Sir Hedo into the corner was thanks to the bloodsucking and the fleet support, Drek. I have seen all of your cards, but if you have any tricks up your sleeve, use them quickly. It won't change the outcome, but still."

Even in the sky, one by one, the battleships were crashing. When only Hedo and Dante were present, there was no way to escape the dilemma, but now the situation had completely turned around.

Drek was no longer acting with any particular intent but was merely taking a defensive stance for survival. Jin continued to apply pressure to prevent him from catching his breath.

Jin used simple suppression with every strike, and battle god techniques were mixed in between piercing and thrusting attacks. 

When Drek dodged a sword that thrust at his eyes, he was suddenly struck on the side by the wing-shaped thunderbolt of 9th sword technique, annihilation. And when he blocked a horizontal slash with his spear, the awl of 3rd sword technique, condemnation, struck down on his chest.

Every time Drek flinched, the flying blades always aimed precisely at vital points. A single mistake would be the end.

'He's using a big technique to immobilize me and then finishing me off with ordinary attacks.'

Drek was becoming increasingly frustrated with Jin, the human who exhibited such rough attacks.

Please be aware of Jin Runcandel, treat him as you would the Battle God of Blue Plutonian Tribe.

He now fully understood why Shimat had emphasized this so much. While firing off these dreadful techniques, Jin showed no signs of tiring at all.

'Furthermore, Jin Runcandel hasn't even unleashed the Plutonian Reign's Sword yet. The sword techniques he used so far are clearly different from what Patlok's compatriots mentioned.'

In the midst of all this, Drekk continued to be vigilant against the Plutonian Reign's Sword. He was saving his strength in case thePlutonian Reign's Sword unleashed.

Unfortunately, Jin was well aware of that.

'He must have heard about the Plutonian Reign's Sword from Rakiman. But the suffering you're about to experience is different.'

Out of nowhere, Jin slammed Sigmund into the ground. Suddenly, pillars made of lightning surrounded Jin and Drek.

The pillars were swiftly embedded into the ground, forming a large thunderbolt zone in the area. For a moment, Drek mistakenly thought it was the Plutonian Reign's Sword, but in reality, what Jin unleashed was the 4th Sword technique of Battle God, Erosion.

In the blink of an eye, hundreds of thunderbolts showered down like rain in the area. Drek managed to handle the thunderbolts attacks well by detonating the accumulated red lightning.

'What on earth is this...!'

However, he never expected the appearance of a summoned phoenix amidst the thunderbolt barrage.

Gaaah-!

Tess roared, spewing out searing flames. The overwhelming pressure, a skill only Tess could wield, weighed heavily on Drek.

'It has been a long time since I used erosion against Dame Vanessa while taking the test during my reserve flagbearer days. I've become much stronger since then, but it seems like Dame Vanessa could still fend them off.'

For Drek, it was a burdensome situation. He was barely withstanding the onslaught of thunderbolt attacks and the blue flames, and he seemed to be moving slower than before.

Meanwhile, Jin left Sigmund embedded in the ground and drew out Bradamante.

Dim and hazy, but never extinguishing, a great flame wrapped around the white blade. It was the Runcandel Magic Sword Secret technique, Eternal flame.

Since the Red Plutonian caused his allies to bleed, Jin would repay him with the pain of being burned alive. Watching Jin unleash his assault in the thunderstorm, Drek somehow managed to summon red lightning to protect his illuminating heart.

Suaaak!

The overwhelming pressure was unfair enough, but the burning pain inflicted by eternal flame was even more dreadful. The fire was similar to his cherished bloodsucking ability, one-sided and merciless.

Drek's remaining bracelet had already exploded under the pressure and thunderbolt attacks, and the fleet had decreased by 30 percent.

Now, there was only one option left for Drek: to use the return technique somehow.

To do that, he needed to get away from Jin and use his remaining compatriots as catalysts. Drek tightly clenched his illuminating heart as if tearing it apart.

[Kroooooh!]

He unleashed the Great battle king's exclusive combat transformation.

'Castle Transformation, how crude.'

Having completed the transformation, Drek looked like a giant red lion. The roar shook the heavens and the earth, but in Jin's eyes, it looked like his body had grown bigger to make it easier to burn using eternal flame.

Of course, Drek's abilities and combat style had not remained the same. The most notable change was the significant increase in the range of his bloodsucking ability.

Blood was flowing towards Drek not only from the Red fleet but also from Jin's comrades, who were pushing back the fleet. He was absorbing blood without hesitation, even from members of the Red Plutonian Tribe.

"Sir Hedo was right about your ability! Everyone should keep their distance!"

Dante shouted, and Ameris, Syris, and Bale nodded in agreement. They all felt the eerie sensation of blood leaving their bodies. Fortunately, it seemed that the bloodsucking didn't reach Hedo and Tasha's location. Of course, the strengthened bloodsucking ability also had no effect on Jin.

However, not only Hedo and Tasha, but for some reason, Vallas and Aplen also did not seem to be bleeding at all.

[Bloodsucking? the 20th patriarch and I are perfectly fine, hmm!]

[...The 57th patriarch, because we are fundamentally dead, so we do not have blood to be drawn.]

[Haha! That's it! Then let's end this bet here and join forces with the young patriarch to quickly finish off that great mosquito. Our comrades might get tired. Great-grandson! Can the 20th patriarch and I head over there?]

Jin smirked and nodded. He could take on the mosquito alone, but he needed to preserve every drop of his comrades' precious blood.

"If you had just stood still, you would have died from my sword alone. But, now you are going to face my ancestors' swords, Drek."

Drek felt completely overwhelmed by despair.

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