............She wanted to take them to the healing quarters right away, but when she looked back, she saw their knights being killed like cabbages by the shadows."Please... cough... cough... please leave us be and help those knights. Stop the beast. We... cough... cough... can't let it enter the city... cough..." Roland and Liam coughed up blood, but they still reminded Anki of what was more important."I... please hold on. I'm sure the Leader will be here soon... please just hold on until then!" Anki said, trying to convince herself. But Liam and Roland gestured for her to go and do what was necessary.With a heavy heart, Anki nodded, her eyes filled with determination. She knew she had to protect the city and the knights, no matter the cost."Please hold on... I will do my best to stop this beast until I have even one breath left!" She muttered as she turned and charged back into the fray, her rapier flashing as she fought with a heart filled with rage.Her knights, inspired by h
............Sir Galen nodded, his face showing a mix of relief and urgency. "You've done enough. Rest now. I’ll take care of the rest."The remaining men hesitated, unsure whether to advance or flee. Sensing their hesitation, Sir Galen pressed his advantage. "Anyone else want to test their luck?" he challenged, his voice low and threatening.The leader, regaining his composure, sneered. "You think you can stop us? The beast will tear your city apart!"Galen's eyes flashed with anger. "I won't let that happen." He charged at the leader in a blur of movement.Outside, the beast continued its rampage. Screams and the sounds of destruction echoed through the city. Knights fought bravely but were being overwhelmed.From the top of a distant building, a young figure watched the chaos. He wore punk-style clothing and a golden chain around his neck, his eyes cold and calculating.As Galen fought inside, he sensed someone watching him."Swiiish... Boooommn...!!"Galen was far stronger than t
............The jet landed smoothly on the outskirts of the ruined area of the city, where the smell of smoke and the sound of distant cries filled the air.Aarav and Bishop Dominic stepped out, carrying their medical bags. The devastation was even more overwhelming on the ground. Buildings lay in ruins, and fires burned in the distance.“This... total destruction...!” Bishop Dominic said, following Aarav.The air was thick with dust and debris.Aarav led the way through the rubble, his eyes searching for survivors. They reached a clearing where several knights lay motionless, their armor cracked and bloodied.“He is barely holding on...!” Aarav muttered as he knelt beside the first knight, a young man barely out of his teens, and quickly assessed his injuries.“At least he’s still alive,” Aarav said, relief evident in his voice. “Bishop Dominic, let’s start with him.”Bishop Dominic nodded and began tending to the knight’s wounds with practiced efficiency.“Use the healing abilitie
............The beast roared and thrashed, but their combined efforts began to wear it down."Ahhhhh... Judgment Fall... Booommn...!!"Finally, with a final, desperate surge of energy, Aarav unleashed a powerful pillar of light that enveloped the beast in a radiant glow."Chiiichiiii... Pufff... Swooosh...!!"The creature let out a deafening scream before collapsing to the ground, its body dissolving into ashes."Hufff... Huffff... Finally!!"Breathing heavily, Aarav looked at the warrior, who was equally exhausted but victorious. "It's over," Aarav said, a mixture of relief and triumph in his voice.The warrior nodded, wiping sweat and blood from his brow. "Thanks to you."Galen wasn't in good condition. His left thigh had a deep gash, his stomach bore a claw mark, and he had multiple slashes on his back. He was bleeding from all over his body.Aarav turned towards the clearing where Bishop Dominic and the injured knights were. "Before I get back to save them, let me heal you first
............Aarav confirmed that he hadn't been able to save even half of the people or knights who faced the ferocious beast. The realization hit him hard, and he felt a heavy weight in his chest.He was shocked to learn that more than 400,000 people and knights combined had been caught up in this disaster. Despite his best efforts, Aarav had only been able to save less than half of those who were seriously injured.He turned to Dominic, his face pale with sorrow. "Bishop Dominic, I’ve just learned the full extent of the devastation. Over 400,000 people and knights were caught in this catastrophe, and I could only save less than half of those who were seriously injured."Dominic's expression darkened, the weight of the loss sinking in. "That's... unimaginable. But you did everything you could, My Lord. You've saved countless lives and given hope to so many."Aarav nodded slowly, though the guilt gnawed at him. "I know, but it's hard to accept that so many were lost. We need to do m
............"How are they?" Galen asked a knight as they arrived near a room."They're still unconscious and haven't woken up yet," the knight replied, saluting Galen and opening the door. His tone was polite but tinged with sadness."Hmmm, please come in, my Lord and Bishop Dominic!" Galen said, gesturing for Aarav and Bishop Dominic to enter.The knight was surprised to see his leader being so respectful. He observed Aarav with a curious look before following Galen and Bishop Dominic into the room."These four are my commanders who oversee everything in the Order of Knights. Thanks to them, we've had fewer casualties. Otherwise, who knows if anything would be left of this city." Galen gestured to the three men and one woman lying motionless on the beds."This is more serious than I thought. These three have severe injuries, and this one seems to be poisoned by that beast's venom." Aarav inspected Roland Knightshield, Anki Valorcrest, Liam Battlesteel, and lastly, Brian Ironheart.
............"Ahhhh... Thud... this... My Lord, congratulations... you are finally the Master of Recovery. I need to inform our Pope immediately. May I, My Lord?" Bishop Dominic knelt down, overwhelmed by the vast presence of a Divine, incomparable to what he had felt from his Lord before.The presence was as vast as the ocean itself, and he felt as if he were drowning in it. He regained his senses and congratulated Aarav with a happy expression before asking for permission to share the news, feeling that it could change the outcome of their capital’s struggle against the traitors.Aarav gave Bishop Dominic a nod of permission. "Go ahead. Inform the Pope immediately."Bishop Dominic quickly left the room, hurrying to send the news back to the capital. Aarav watched him go, then turned his attention to the four injured commanders as Galen had requested.As the Master of Recovery, Aarav felt the changes firsthand. The power coursing through him was astonishing.He effortlessly invoked
............Aarav nodded, his expression hardening with worry. "First, we need to ensure the city’s immediate safety. We must also gather intelligence on these seven individuals and their possible connections. If they have allied with others, we need to know."Galen hesitated, then continued, "There's more, my Lord. After Archbishop Deniel freed me from their trap, I fought those six individuals. I thought I had the upper hand, but I miscalculated. I ended up having to kill them."Aarav's eyebrows lifted in surprise. "You killed all six?""Yes," Galen confirmed. "But before I could catch my breath, I encountered another enemy. A powerful, mysterious man who had the same aura as the seven. I believe he was their leader. His energy attacks were vicious and full of dark power. It was like fighting a storm made of shadows and hatred."Aarav’s expression grew graver. "This leader, what did he look like?"Galen's eyes narrowed as he recalled the encounter. "He was dressed in street punk s