Chapter 97 Part 2
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Chapter 97: New Friend (2)
[I command you to evacuate all civilians from the cinema.]
I just recalled – my companions are still anticipating my victorious return to the family.
Indeed, I must become more powerful.
“Savior, it appears that entity is about to emerge.”
Maryse’s voice had lost its playfulness, her eyes fixed on the gradually burning screen. The image of her mother’s face in her memories seemed to be slowly disappearing.
I have long since lost the ability to return to the “past”.
Whatever freedom lies in the “future” depends entirely on how I seize the “present” moment.
Despite all the grand titles – whether as a potential world savior or Tatsumi City’s hero – in reality, I’m merely a hound bred by Babel Tower, haha.
Very well, I shall make full use of this position to ascend back to the family that looks down upon me.
“Eventually, I shall become the leader of the Augustus family.”
As the credits rolled across the screen, the smoke entity emerged, causing Maryse to instantly become alert.
It lacked eyes, mouth, or any facial features, spoke no language, and only released black smoke that formed fleeting dark words in the air.
“I serve as an emissary from the shadow realm, a faithful follower of ‘Pupil of Chaos’. What brings you to seek my presence?”
After brief contemplation, Maryse adopted a passionate, devoted expression, extending her tongue and declaring, “Ahahaha, I too serve the Pupil of Chaos faithfully! Please guide me, let us dominate this world together!”
The smoke entity grew extremely agitated, its arm transforming into another line of text, trembling even more violently!
“No, you deceive me!”
“The mighty Pupil of Chaos has no need to dominate the world, for all exists within His vision!”
Maryse retracted her tongue and stated coldly, “Well then, I’ll simply destroy you!”
Following the confrontation, a somewhat disheveled Maryse concealed herself behind numerous seats in the devastated theater, clutching her Enchanted Pistol while carefully observing the enraged smoke entity.
Soon, Maryse was astounded.
It began absorbing the smoke continuously emanating from the burning screen, undergoing a horrifying transformation!
Massive expansion!
“I erred in starting the fire…” Maryse muttered, caught off guard by this development.
The enormously expanded smoke figure quickly burst through the ceiling, causing the projection hall to collapse thunderously.
Thanks to Bai Yan’s early intervention, Maryse had already employed the “Invisible Cloak of Hermes” to become incorporeal, thus evading all damage from the collapse.
The greatly enlarged smoke entity began destroying indiscriminately, its enormous smoke-formed limbs repeatedly crushing the building’s support structures, causing the entire cinema to shake and sway.
While moviegoers had evacuated, Maryse maintained her ethereal state, waiting for the giant smoke entity’s rampage to conclude.
“Boom!”
After the cinema’s collapse, bystanders stared in shock at the massive smoke figure, exchanging silent glances. Some fled, while others retreated while capturing footage of the terrifying monster.
“Monster!”
“Flee quickly!”
“Dear lord!”
The giant smoke figure made a silent roaring gesture. Its right arm dispersed again, reforming into an enormous hammer, which it swung toward the slower-escaping pedestrians.
Psychic Domination!
Run faster, you foolish people!
Maryse approached the smoke entity and willingly released her intangibility. She placed her hands on its feet, employing Psychic Domination at full strength.
However, she encountered significant resistance. As she attempted to control it psychically, her mind began spinning, and her mental energy rapidly depleted.
This being is incredibly powerful!
Maryse clenched her teeth and said, “Oh Savior, allow me to prove useful.”
Golden patterns began radiating light on her back!
Sacred Rune – Athena!
Reactivate the previous ability!
Under the influence of doubled Psychic Domination, the giant smoke entity’s movements gradually slowed until it froze completely, allowing nearby civilians to escape entirely.
Maryse suddenly realized she didn’t mind being heroic…at least people would admire her.
Irena, please wait. I shall return and reclaim everything I’ve lost through my own power!
[I command you to self-destruct!]
The entity had become too powerful after its expansion. Maryse struggled to issue the self-destruct command.
The giant smoke entity roared once more as black smoke began dispersing from its body, rapidly collapsing and disintegrating. Its massive form gradually diminished.
“Did it work?” Maryse wondered hesitantly.
However, when the smoke entity had only shrunk to half-size, the self-destruction suddenly ceased.
Maryse experienced a violent dizziness, realizing she’d been ejected from control.
Her head struck the cinema ruins hard. Maryse felt intense pain and her vision blurred, barely able to see the giant smoke entity approaching.
She lacked the energy to use “Psychic Domination” again.
“Is this how I die?”
Suddenly, a white-haired woman stood before Maryse.
Clad in a black coat, wielding a black sword, with flowing white hair, she appeared dependable.
[Don’t worry, I’ll handle this.]
Maryse was stunned.
“You’re safe now.”
Mu Ling spoke softly, observing the restless enemy before her.
She hadn’t arrived under orders, but had been hunting cult members nearby and rushed over upon hearing the commotion.
[While I’m here, none shall perish.]
Maryse opened her mouth to speak but only managed a sound.
“Hmm.”
Joining Babel Tower had indeed been fortunate.
Now she had two friends… She rested peacefully, waiting for her wound to heal.
Mu Ling sensed the strange malevolence but remained fearless, silently awaiting her chance.
“Among our non-‘automatic’ mode opponents, you’re the strongest… This is a trial, and I won’t completely depend on our Savior.”
“Only by overcoming this challenge can I truly develop.”
Finally, its arms suddenly extended, striking like dark tentacles!
“Deep Blue World!”
