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
Edward stashed the hefty chest in the trunk of his car, settling into the driver's seat with a satisfied grin."Now, my dear, spill the beans without any more ado. What on earth did you buy earlier?" Evelyn's curiosity skyrocketed like a rocket on a mission."Just some vittles, you know, the usual suspects - beef, onions, and the like," Edward admitted with the openness of an open book. "I snatched them while you were in the land of nod.""That's what I gathered," Evelyn replied, stretching her arms with the languor of a cat in a sunny spot. "I must've been plumb tuckered out; never even knew I took forty winks. But tell me, what's with this chest? You planning to sweep your sweetheart off her feet with local flavors? Quite the Casanova, aren't you?""You think I’m romantic, do you?" Edward chuckled, his eyes twinkling like stars on a clear night. "Even if I fancied myself a Romeo, I'd never win her heart with victuals. I'd rather gift her flowers, likening her to a blooming rose.""I
In the silvery moonlight, Edward's grin danced with mischief as he countered Laura's audacious claim."Darling, you've got me pegged all wrong," he quipped, a hint of devilish charm in his voice. "I'm no gallant knight in gleaming armor. When peril rears its ugly head, I'm more prone to a swift disappearing act."Laura fixed her gaze upon Edward's eyes, radiating quiet assurance."Edward, you've misjudged yourself," she declared, her words dripping with conviction. "I trust my instincts, and I see a man with a heart of gold beneath that rugged facade of yours."Edward chuckled with his charm impossible to resist."Well, since you've placed such unwavering faith in me," he purred, flashing another irresistible grin, "I reckon I'll begrudgingly lend a hand if you ever find yourself in a tight spot."Struggling beneath the weight of a box that raised more than a few eyebrows, Edward felt his forehead was now shimmered with perspiration. Suddenly, a note of concern crept into his mind."W