The Hero of Vengeance

Chapter 243: Mastermind

After we got away from the effective range of the Abyss Engine, I noticed a great increase in the power of the Excelsis soldiers.

Unfortunately, they were too preoccupied with the ever-increasing hordes of Corrupted monsters overwhelming them from all angles.

In fact, they were still falling from the sky in droves.

Because of this, approaching the temple was a quick and simple ordeal.

Interestingly enough, I had yet to actually see Difar.

The Corrupted soldiers completely ignored us as we passed by, regardless. Even going as far as to protect us from enemy fire.

When we approached the temple, the Corrupted soldiers parted and we blasted the doors down.

Immediately, we were attacked by large numbers of Excelsis soldiers and golem constructs waiting within.

But...

Several super-charged Corrupted soldiers appeared in front of us and overwhelmed them.

Fighting a behemoth variant in close quarters was something I never wanted to do.

Especially if I didn't have the power to kill it instantl