Buying time

Caught off guard, Alexia's breath caught in her throat as she looks in her brother's eyes. They were unfazed ,a smile hanging on his face. "You are committing treason", said alexia with a shaking tounge.

"You know that I was the topper in Laws and Divine Teachings at the Military Academy," said X without hesitation.

"Silly girl, I know what I am doing."

Noticing a glimmer of reason in her brother's voice, Alexia spoke with sincerity, "You won't gain anything by killing me or even kidnapping me. Why don't you join me? We can rule the kingdom together. Heck, I am ready to be your puppet."

Seeing that her brother is listening to her, she gained her normal breathing and confidently said," You don't have to worry as there is no witness, and they'll not be able find an evidence as long as I intervene cause you know I have my ways".

With a smile on his face as he was proud of his little sister X said," Indeed I am no match for your intelligence and cunning nature. Well don't worry you may not have importance in the eyes of Queen, but to the public you are an iconic princess and perhaps next queen."

Feeling satisfied he continues," Don't worry you'll live longer than at least your mother"

Frightened and confused Alexia used a smoke bomb, using the window of opportunity created. She took flight towards capital.

"Indeed, clever but arrogant," murmured X.

Raising his right hand toward the sky, he closed his eyes. A dark aura, originating from his chest, surged toward his hands and propelled forward like an arrow.The day instantly turned into night as black clouds appeared out of nowhere and soon covered the entire city. Black is considered an ominous sign, as demons often invade under the veil of darkness.

Alexia's wings halted in midair as she witnessed the scenery. With a look of disbelief visible on her face, she had never imagined that X could possibly be working with demons.

Twenty shimmering dots of light emerged from the corners of the city , as they often patrol the city during night. However, their display of light seems poor and cheap imitation of yesterday, it seems like clouds are gnawing their light.

Alexia gained some hope, knowing that this angel squad would at least buy her a few minutes. She never once believed she was completely free from danger.

But her illusion shattered as 20 light rays slammed into her.

Boom! an explosion resounded in the sky of city , shaking it. Having no options available to her. She knew this had to be finished soon , before his brother changes his mind.

After an 1 minute long intense battle she discovered that despite all of them being lower rank than her, they can atleast hold her for half an hour.

It has been half an hour, and it seems like nothing has changed. She is still trying her best to get rid of them. I think the angel of the entire city is probably watching this fight.

X looked up at the sky and saw his sister doing well against his personal squad. As expected, it seemed that she wasn't lazing around.

The day returned as a swarm of stars filled the sky.

"Pretty fast, aren't they?" he exclaimed as he flew towards the approaching swarm. Without wasting time, he unleashed a barrage of light-based attacks in the shape of cresent moon. It was as if he were a man killing mosquitoes with an electric badminton racket, extinguishing them in droves.

A golden wall enveloped the battalion of angels, effectively shielding them from his ruthless area-of-effect (A.O.E.) attacks.

Soon, a recognizable face emerged from the swarm and blasted him away. Dusting off his clothes, he greeted, "Hey there, Miss... Uh... Rein. Yes, Miss Rein."

Without waiting any longer, he engaged in close combat with his sword. It was crystal clear from the beginning that X started dominating her fiercely. Taking some time to assess the situation, he randomly attacked the battalion, unleashing his formidable skills upon them.

Alexia, witnessing the dire situation unfolding, felt her wings stiffen and her hands tremble. Her brother was undoubtedly buying time, and it weighed heavily on her. Utilizing a secret artifact, she established a connection with her mother and screamed urgently, "Mother... Mother, that bastard has gone mad! He is attacking the city, killing innocent people! He has taken an entire city hostage, and General Rein and we are among those trapped in the city!"

"Okay hang in there for an hour",ordered the queen. Frightened to the core as her suspicion proved right, they didn't attack her during the talk. As if they are here just keep her alive. Realizing this she sheathed her sword and looks toward his brother dominating a whole battalion.