The Strongest Dull Prince’s Secret Battle for the Throne

Chapter 651: Black Torrent

"I act as the executor of silver will; I am the one who knows the laws of heaven and silver; the time for judgment has come. Let the guilty tremble and the innocent rejoice; My words are the words of a god, my strike is the strike of a god; Silver turns into black flames, dark gold turns to white ash; gathered in my hands are the infernal fires that scorch the heavens; Silver flames, turn the guilty to ashes—Silvery Execution Prominence."

What I released was an Execution Prominence that was endowed with silvery properties. Flames wrapped in silver light rise from the magic circle and I'm not the only one participating in the interception. The elven warriors summoned fire spirits, the coalition forces and adventurer magicians prepared their best spells that they could muster. Besides me, Chloe concentrates all of her Dark Force's magical power into her twin swords. This is an all-out effort as we all believed that there's no next time. Additionally, Jack and Mia are preparing to shoot their magic bows with maximum power. Furthermore...

"I can't stand always losing."

"I agree."

Elna and No-Name also joined the battle. The forces are sufficient.

"―Dark Annihilation."

As Asmodeus launched his attack, I released the silver flames. Following that, numerous attacks began to counter Asmodeus's assault. Each strike might be weak on its own. But, as they say, even dust amasses to form a mountain. Each hit might not match Asmodeus in strength. However, humanity's collective assault was definitely pushing back Asmodeus.

"We'll push through like this!!"

As Elna shouted, many others echoed her call. Gradually, bit by bit, the black surge unleashed by Asmodeus was being pushed back. Continue pushing through. That was the thought as I poured more power into it. If we could create an opening in him, that would be our chance to strike decisively. However, I underestimated the power of a demon that could rival a Demon King. The clash was met with a black surge. We were completely dominating and when It seemed we could push through, that's when I heard it.

"―Dark Annihilation."

Rapid-fire. Against our painstakingly gathered and counterable assault, Asmodeus launched another round. Despite being blocked by Orphime twice before. Our assault began to be pushed back. Still, it was at a standstill.

"Hold on!!"

Jack encouraged everyone around him. It's still an equal standstill so we can push back again. If they can rapid-fire, so can we.

"I am one who knows the principles of silver; I am chosen by the true silver. The silver star comes from the starry sea, illuminating the earth and making the heavens tremble. Its silver brilliance is the truth of gods; its silver glow is the protection of the heavens. The momentary flash of silver, the eternal shine of silver. Silver light, dwell in my hand to annihilate the insolent—Silvery Ray."

While maintaining the earlier attack with one hand, I activated Silvery Ray. Crushing the orb of light with one hand, I released seven beams of silver light and so we gained the upper hand again. If we lose this momentum, the allied forces won't be able to rise again. The morale that Orihime preserved cannot go to waste.

With a shout filled with fighting spirit, I maintained the simultaneous activation of ancient magic. However, that was as far as it went. Despite all our efforts, a voice of despair was heard again.

"Dark Torrent."

Another attack was launched. Simultaneously, a significant crack ran through the sky. This time it was not merely fissures in space but the beginnings of a rift. Like the magicians of the ancient magical civilization who had no choice but to abandon ancient magic, the world could no longer withstand Asmodeus's power. The added attack completely turned the tides against us.

This is truly bad.

Though I thought so, my mind remained calm.

"Everyone, scatter! You'll be caught up in that attack!"

As I called out, the allied forces, soldiers and adventurers who were preparing to counterattack quickly dispersed. Following suit, Jack took Mia and withdrew from the battlefield. Chloe also took Orihime and retreated.

"Ugh...!"

The only ones remaining were Elna, NoName, and I. We held on as long as we could, but that was our limit. Evacuation hadn't been completed, but losing them was not an option. I ceased the attack, took the two of them, and entered a teleportation gate. Asmodeus's unobstructed attack, having annihilated the soldiers and adventurers who couldn't evacuate in time, headed straight for His Majesty. However, the significantly weakened attack was intercepted by the Holy Sword and several other assaults. The Holy Sword was wielded by the Brave Duke, alongside the remaining members of the Royal Guard who formed a defensive ring around His Majesty.

"This won't do!!"

Elna shouted. Duke the Brave and the Royal Guard truly were the last bastion. And a one-time only one at that. It couldn't be defended against a second time. Elna understood that, which is why she shouted. Her biological father was facing death, making her unable to stay calm.

But the same applied to me. Asmodeus was already preparing for the next attack, making it hard to believe that his energy is not infinite, but we had to believe it was wearing down. A personal interception would be difficult for me. There was only one thing to do. I teleported myself alone, positioning myself directly in Asmodeus's line of fire, then summoned a massive teleportation gate. If it couldn't be blocked, then I'd just have to return the favor.

"Dark Torrent."

The spiral of black flow came straight at me. Until now, the attacks had been linear, hence the teleportation gate was the best option for me right now.

However...

"What...!?"

Unexpectedly, the black flow curved, avoiding the teleportation gate. It was a maneuver that had never been attempted before. It could have dodged but chose not to. Now employing trickery, I could make out Asmodeus smirking before me and inadvertently looked back. The unweakened attack couldn't be stopped by Duke the Brave and the Royal Guard, meaning His Majesty would die. My hand stretched out in vain, unable to reach them.

Just as I thought it was over, two figures sped past me.

"We've been saving our strength to attack when there is an opening, but..."

"The role is yours now."

It was Linares and Elder Egor who passed by me. The curvature of the black flow had slowed its speed from that turn so the two quickly interposed themselves between the black flow and the emperor, releasing their power in one go.

"Us of the old generation always get the short end of the stick."

"How rude. I'm still young."

"There are even younger ones around, after all."

"Well, maybe it's time to leave the weaving of the next era to those young ones then."

With smiles on their faces, the two collided with the black flow, making their last stand.

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