In the heat of battle, Edward's resolve remained unyielding, refusing to reveal any chinks in his armor. With lightning speed, he harnessed the inner fire of his vital energy, summoning the Phoenix Strike from the depths of his being.In an awe-inspiring display, he unleashed a searing ball of flame from his very palm, an audacious gambit to thwart the relentless assault of the adversary's ice sword.The clash of elements painted the battlefield, where fire and ice waged an exquisite dance, transforming the hall into an inferno of blazing passion and glacial resolve.Benson, the loyal right-hand man, couldn't contain his admiration."Big Brother, I've been saying it all along, this kid's got more tricks up his sleeve than a magician at a circus. Look at him conjuring fire out of thin air."The so-called big brother, a figure shrouded in mystique and authority, dismissed the accolades with a curt rebuke."Enough, Benson. How many times have I told you to call me Bellum?""Sorry, Big Br
"End him, Peter," Bellum hissed through gritted teeth, "he's the one who took you down a short while ago. Tear him into pieces!”Summoned back from the abyss, Peter now spoke with an eerie chilly tone, "Go to hell with me, Edward." His trembling timbre had the power to make one's blood run cold.Suddenly, Evelyn felt a shiver crawl up her spine, her voice thick with apprehension as she warned Edward, "Keep your wits about you, Edward; my instincts are in a knot.""Have no fear," Edward reassured her, his eyes locking onto hers, "I won't go down without a fight. This is just the opening scene of a blockbuster thriller."With those words, Edward burst into the same old song, belting out the familiar tune of "Twinkle, twinkle, little star."Once more, Edward's celestial battalion materialized, conjuring a starry canopy above the hall, where stars gleamed and the angelic voices of children echoed through the air."Our master has bestowed upon us a fresh mission. Let's uncover the identity
Once again, he got another man of his and threw him to block the goldening lighting once again mercilessly. Before long, his man was electrocuted to death once again.Horrified, his other men did not want to die a grisly death and instinctively, they quickly retreated to the place where his so-called big brother could not reach them.Edward's golden lightning continued its relentless pursuit of Bellum, packing a powerful punch. Despite his inability to enlist any of his underlings to intercept the advancing golden lightning, he had no choice but to confront the impending danger head-on."Damn it!" he cursed once more, frustration etched across his face.He desperately sought to evade the golden lightning's onslaught, but time seemed to be slipping away, and it appeared he was on the brink of being struck. In this tense moment, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a tiny object, shouting,"Bloom!"With astonishing speed, the key-like object in his hand expanded dramatically, formi
Amidst the chaos of the moment, the Electricity-Devouring Clam transformed by Benson let out a noxious stench from its gaping maw, careening straight toward Edward and Evelyn."Bravo!" bellowed Bellum with unbridled enthusiasm. "Keep it up! Their golden round protective shield around them is teetering on the brink of oblivion."Bellum's words hit the mark, as Edward and Evelyn saw their defensive bulwark revealing subtle cracks."What's the game plan, Edward? Got any aces up your sleeve?" Evelyn asked with bated breath."It seems I might have to unveil my Crane Divine Sword," Edward replied with casual assurance. "Although I'm not entirely certain. This will be my first time to go against this blasted Electricity-Devouring Clam breathing down our necks with my new weapon."Without a moment's hesitation, Edward retrieved the Crane Divine Blade from his item inventory in his system.In a heartbeat, a three-foot-long blade materialized in Edward's grasp, deceptively akin to an ordinary s
Bellum glanced at the henchman who had just spoken to him and gave him a thumbs-up too."You've got a sharp mind. As long as you keep buying elixirs from me, you'll rise in the gang and make more money than you can spend in a lifetime. Remember, you’ll get an 15% discount from now on.""15%? That's fantastic! It means I'll earn even more in the future."The henchman darted left and right; his face was filled with a pleased smile.But deep down, he thought in his mind,‘The problem is, even with a discount, who knows when I'll be able to afford your elixir. And what's more, big brother, you’re a better talker than a walker. See, in battles, we're all your cannon fodder to block the attacks for you. Well, I’d be thankful just to survive if you have mercy on us not to throw us into a dangerous attack. Those who died because of you, well, I think, will roll in their graves.”"What are you thinking about?" Bellum suddenly asked."I was just thinking that you're the greatest big brother I'v
Edward burst into laughter, his voice dripping with sarcasm."Well, Bellum, that's, of course, the shit of my mystical crane! How does it smell, I wonder?"Seated behind Edward, Evelyn couldn't contain herself and also let out a hearty laugh."You rascal," Bellum seethed, his face crimson with anger. "Dare you mock me! Don't rejoice too soon, for I promise you, I'll have my revenge.""Don't get your knickers in a twist," Edward sneered. "Remember, getting all worked up will only add more lines to your forehead. Just so you know, I've been following your orders. You did ask me about Benson, didn't you? Well, I can tell you he's now turned into that pile of dung."With that, Edward burst into another fit of berserk laughter.Bellum was positively fuming, his rage practically visible in the bulging veins in his eyes. It looked like his eye would soon pop out of his sockets.At the moment, the moon was hanging high in the sky outside the hall, through the windows of which the silvery moon
Edward immediately employed his phoenix strike and a ball of fire was sent to attack Bellum instantly. It looked like Bellum would soon be scorched by the fireball.However, Bellum quickly grabbed one of his men by his arm and threw him toward the fireball so as to win some time for him to escape.With a loud painful cry, the man that was hit the fireball was instantly caught on fire all over. Within a few seconds, he was burned to death.And in the chaos, Bellum immediately took his leave and slipped out of the hall.“Damn it,” shouted Edward angrily since he could do nothing about stopping Bellum from escaping at the moment.“What are we supposed to do now, Edward?” asked Evelyn, “can we ride our crane to chase him?”“No, it’s too late. Just let him go then. I think we’ll get another chance to end his life in the future.”Seeing their big brother have gone, Bellum’s men immediately scattered and ran as fast as they could, leaving Edward and Evelyn alone in the hall.“It looks like w
"I reckon you ought to hunker down and take care of your old man," Edward's intense gaze bore into Evelyn's eyes as he dished out his wisdom. "But I can't shake this nagging feeling about you wandering into the belly of the beast alone, you know? Blue Cloud Mountain's one heck of a treacherous pit. Maybe if I ride shotgun, I could lend a hand," Evelyn replied, her voice a mix of concern and determination. "Go on, Evelyn, saving your mom's the name of the game. Don't you lose sleep over me; I'll be just dandy. I figure that fella won't be bugging me anymore. Just make darn sure you wrangle your mom back," Jeff, reclined in his hospital bed, chimed in with a twinkle in his eye. Evelyn inquired, her tone heavy with worry, "You really sure about this, Dad?" "No sweat, darling," Jeff managed a weak grin, "your old man used to run the show back in the day. What haven't I faced in my day? Just go and look for your mom now. I'll be fit as a fiddle." "Alrighty then, Dad," Evelyn said, "Edw