Free Web NovelChapter 461: Chapter 462: Angel World’s Crisis!
Realizing this, Aster Grant suddenly looked at Lazuli. freewebnøvel.com
Earlier, he was planning to head to the Angel World after retrieving Veridia.
He hadn’t forgotten that Lazuli’s father was still in the Angel World.
Upon hearing the news, Lazuli was taken aback.
Angel World?!
She hadn’t forgotten about the experiences she had with Aster Grant in the Angel World.
Moreover, the Angel World was currently facing an invasion by the Demon Clan.
Her father was a Seraph, claiming not to worry was false.
And Aster Grant naturally understood Lazuli’s thoughts, thus he made the decision without much hesitation.
"Let’s go to the Angel World!"
"Just as well, we can bring the Angels back to Alternate Space to address the deficiency in Human Race’s Totem battle power."
A few Beastbonds naturally had no objections to Aster Grant’s proposal.
Having decided, Veridia directly removed the seal from the Void Passage.
Then Veridia stepped in first, stabilizing the fluctuations near the entrance.
Next, Aster Grant, Lazuli, Vera, and the others followed.
Once they were all inside, the light from the Void Passage rapidly dimmed, eventually melding completely and vanishing.
The space layers returned to silence, as if nothing had ever happened.
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Angel World.
The once peaceful Angel City had now become a frontier fortress.
The pure white building surfaces bore countless battle scars, and the air was thick with an undeniable scent of blood.
At the very center of the Holy Cathedral within the city, the atmosphere was incredibly somber.
Five Great Angels were encircling the throne.
Seated on the throne was...
Laney.
Her demeanor had transformed entirely from the time she was at Aster Grant’s side.
Her golden hair was meticulously pinned up, crowned with a simple yet dignified Silver Crown, draped in white Battle Armor.
The once somewhat immature face now had clear lines.
She was undeniably the rightful ruler of the Angel World.
However, becoming the ruler of the Angel World came with its own responsibilities.
The Demon Clan’s attacks grew ever fiercer, and the forces they deployed increasingly terrifying.
Urgent messages from the front lines came daily, to the extent that even she, the queen...
had to frequently visit the most perilous regions of the battle line to boost morale with her presence, even fighting personally.
Currently, it was a brief respite in the warfare.
Laney’s gaze fell on Kieran Sinclair standing nearby, a trace of worry glinting in her eyes.
"Lord Kieran Sinclair."
"Since the last trial... It has been so long!"
"Princess Lazuli, and Lord Aster Grant... are they really safe and sound?"
She had asked this question more than once.
The last time at the Angel World’s core Trial Space, she was transported out early, eagerly awaiting Lazuli and Aster Grant’s triumphant return.
Yet, day after day passed, without a word.
Ultimately, it was Lazuli’s father, the Seraph Kieran Sinclair,
who, with an indisputable stance, declared her the new queen.
And he firmly suppressed all dissenting voices, thrusting her into this position.
However, she always knew.
All she possessed belonged to Lady Lazuli, and so she continued addressing her as Princess Lazuli.
Kieran Sinclair stood tall, with traces of dark red Demon Blood still clinging to him, not yet wiped clean.
When he heard Laney’s questioning, his expression remained unfazed, but a complex emotion crossed his deep gaze.
As a father, how could he not worry about his daughter who vanished without a trace?
But as a pillar of the Angel World, he had to appear more steadfast than anyone else.
"Rest assured, Your Majesty!"
"The Trial Space won’t trap people, and I’m very aware of Lazuli’s power."
"The reason they haven’t shown up yet is most likely because they’ve left through some unknown method."
"Perhaps... they will return unexpectedly soon."
These words were both a comfort to Laney and a way to reassure himself.
He firmly believed his daughter was still alive, and that human lad named Aster Grant always gave him an inscrutable feeling, as if he could always work miracles.
Hearing this, Laney gently nodded, pressing her worries back down.
She knew Kieran Sinclair made sense, and she believed in Aster Grant’s capabilities.
However...
Sitting on this cold throne, facing endless war and mountains of affairs, she often found herself lost in thought.
She would reminisce about those days following Aster Grant around.
Back then, she was just an ordinary Little Angel, though weak, she felt secure.
Every seemingly impossible challenge alongside that man would turn around safely.
Moreover, back then...
There were no heavy responsibilities, no expectations of millions of citizens, just pure trust.
That was the time she most longed for deep down.
"Sigh..."
A soft sigh dissipated into the solemn air of the Holy Cathedral.
Memories could only remain as memories.
Now she was the ruler of a realm, bearing the survival and fate of the entire Angel Race on her shoulders.
Just as she pulled her thoughts back to reality, ready to inquire about the latest frontline casualties...
"Report——!!!"
A Four-winged War Angel suddenly rushed into the Holy Cathedral, kneeled on one knee, and spoke urgently:
"Your Majesty! Emergency military situation!"
"The Demon Clan’s main forces have suddenly gathered, attacking fiercely without concern for the cost!"
"The scale far exceeds anything seen before; the vanguard has already breached our three defensive lines, with heavy losses among the defending forces requesting immediate support!"
Laney abruptly stood up, her regal demeanor instantly taking precedence over all private emotions:
"The scale of enemy forces? What about High Tier battle strength?"
"Specific numbers are unclear, but the Demonic Qi covers the sky and blocks out the sun! Observational reports indicate at least..."
"Five Totem Ninth Tier Demon Generals appearing simultaneously on the battlefield!"
"Five Totem Ninth Tier?!"
Laney’s face sank.
This was worse than expected!
The four Great Angels in the hall all changed color dramatically upon hearing the news.
While they were Totem Ninth Tier, their combat power hadn’t reached that level.
The four of them, able to hold off two Totem Ninth Tier Demon Clan members was already an all-out effort.
This also meant that all three Totem Ninth Tier Demon Clan members were overwhelming Kieran Sinclair alone!
"Lord Kieran Sinclair!"
Laney spoke decisively, issuing orders without hesitation:
"The circumstances are dire; please proceed immediately to the southeast defensive line and take full command of the battle! Stabilize the frontlines; the Demon Clan must not advance any further!"
Kieran Sinclair didn’t hesitate at all, placed his right hand on his chest in a salute:
"By your command, Majestic one!"
He turned to leave, his gaze heavier than ever.
Three Totem Ninth Tier Demon Generals...
This time was likely more perilous than any before.
He alone needed to hold off three Totem Ninth Tier Demon Clan members...
This task bordered on the impossible.
But he had no choice.
He was the Seraph, and more importantly, he had to protect this world for Lazuli.
"Great Angels, follow me to face the enemy head-on!"
"Our thoughts!"
The four Great Angels responded in unison, their expressions heavy but unswavering.
Though there had been disputes over the throne between them previously,
now, in the face of life and death.
Everything could be put aside.
However, before leaving.
Laney came down from the throne and approached Kieran Sinclair, looking straight into his eyes:
"Lord Kieran Sinclair... please... be careful."
"Princess Lazuli is still waiting to reunite with you."
Kieran Sinclair paused slightly, deeply looking at Laney, and nodded solemnly:
"Your Majesty, please take care as well! I entrust the city’s defense to you."
With that, he paused no longer, and the eight wings behind him suddenly expanded into a golden stream ripping through the sky towards the battlefield!
The four Great Angels also spread their wings to follow, leaving the Holy Cathedral noticeably emptier.
Laney stood there, watching them disappear, her hands unconsciously clenched into fists.
Nails pressed into her palms, bringing a faint sting.
The power discrepancy was too great...
The severe shortfall in high-level combat strength was the biggest plight facing the Angel World right now.
Facing the interminable assaults by the Demon Clan, she was nearly unable to withstand it.
"Lord Aster Grant... Lazuli... where are you...?"
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