Unleashing Forgotten Shadow 'Jekyll'

The trio was not having an easy time in the tunnel, but thanks to the seniors' experience and possessing a lot of good things, they were able to make it through.

The air was thick with tension as the trio cautiously made their way through the labyrinthine tunnel. Devin, clad in his enchanted cloak of invisibility, skillfully evaded surveillance, his every step shrouded in obscurity. Alex, however, utilized a different approach. Through his mastery of shadow melding, he seamlessly merged with Devin's shadow, becoming an ethereal presence that slipped past the guards waiting in front of the tunnel.

The senior didn't waste any time against the shrimp soldiers and quickly disposed of them, saying, "You guys can go look for the circle, leave this place to me."

Devin had it easy, but Alex could only use shadow meld for 5 minutes. So they had to find the circle in five minutes, or Alex would get noticed.

Frank Covington joined the fight as he went against the senior while the duo searched for the magic circle. They were able to bypass a lot of guards. It was at this time that the City Lord and his guards arrived.

As the battle between the City Lord and his guards against the members of the Order of Shadows erupted nearby, Devin and Alex seized the opportunity to push forward towards the core of the magic circle. The chaos created by the ongoing clash served as a perfect distraction, allowing the duo to go unnoticed.

Deeper and deeper they ventured, the energy within the magic circle growing more palpable with each step. The very essence of their surroundings crackled with immense power, threatening to overwhelm them with its raw magnitude. Yet, fueled by their determination to protect their realm from the nefarious intentions of the Order of Shadows, Devin and Alex pressed on.

Finally, they reached the heart of the magic circle, a place pulsating with arcane energy.

[Congratulations, players have found the second magic circle. 8000 Exp rewarded.]

[Task Release: Elder Soul Eater is trying to open a boundary to the dark world and rain chaos into the world. Players are tasked stop him by any means necessary. Rewards will be calculated based on completion.]

If Devin could curse out loud right now, he would. What the hell is going on? They have got it all wrong from the beginning. It wasn't about using Serene City as a sacrifice, but using the sacrifices and opening the boundary to the dark world. What a pity the Kramer family died without even knowing the truth. The artifact must be causing a space crack.

Devin was still disgusted by the ways of the Covington family. The number of bodies scattered around is too much, especially when they belong to their own family members.

Devin and Alex attacked the magic circle together, but were repelled by the sheer power of the circle, canceling their invisibility.

"Declan, stop these pesky ants. They are not allowed to disturb your grandfather," instructed Beatrice as she also prepared for battle.

"Yes, mother. Can I have fun with their bodies?" Declan said, staring at Devin with a sinister look.

"Do whatever you want as long as they die," said Beatrice.

Alex decided to engage in a prolonged combat against Beatrice, knowing he was not a match for her. His objective was to buy time.

The air crackled with electricity as Devin and Declan Covington, their eyes burning with determination, faced off. The tension was palpable, and the clash was about to begin.

Devin activated his Temporal Perception, a rare ability that allowed him to perceive his opponent's movements with astonishing clarity. As Declan lunged forward, sword raised, Devin effortlessly evaded his strike with graceful agility, moving with the precision of a seasoned warrior.

With a burst of energy, Devin activated his Glide Stride, propelling himself into the air and soaring above the battlefield. His cloak billowed behind him, enhancing his movements. With each glide, he gained a vantage point, anticipating Declan's next move.

Declan, a worthy adversary, matched Devin's intensity with his own swift and calculated strikes. His sword danced through the air, his movements fueled by relentless determination to prove himself superior. But Devin's newfound perception allowed him to counter each attack flawlessly, his reflexes honed to near perfection.

As the battle intensified, Devin knew it was time to unleash his trump card. Channeling energy through his sword, he activated his leveled-up Origin Annihilation, an ability that concentrated energy into a destructive force. The blade crackled with power as Devin swung it with devastating force.

The air shimmered as the energy surged forth, disintegrating everything in its path. The ground beneath their feet trembled with cascades of destructive energy. Sparks flew, and the clash of swords reverberated through the air as Devin and Declan continued to battle.

Declan fought valiantly, his movements like a well-choreographed dance, but he was no match for Devin's heightened abilities. With each swing of his sword, Devin's strikes grew more ferocious and precise, his blows landing with deadly accuracy.

The battle reached its climax as Devin's sword glowed with an ethereal light, fully charged with power. With a mighty yell, he unleashed a devastating blow. The energy from his sword rippled outward, cascading towards Declan with unstoppable force.

Declan's eyes widened in realization, but it was too late. The wave of energy crashed upon him, disintegrating his defenses and overwhelming his very being. In a burst of light, he crumpled to the ground, defeated.

Meanwhile, Alex's battle was also unfolding amidst the chaotic battlefield. He found himself locked in a deadly dance with Beatrice Covington, a formidable adversary. Aware of Beatrice's superior strength, Alex devised a plan to engage in long-range combat, utilizing his precise marksmanship to gain an advantage.

With his bow and arrow at the ready, Alex took aim with unwavering focus. His trained eye evaluated every detail, calculating the perfect trajectory needed to strike his elusive target. He released the arrow, and it soared through the air with unparalleled precision, aimed directly at Beatrice.

Beatrice's keen instincts kicked in, and she managed to evade the arrow with a lithe sidestep. Her agility was remarkable, and it seemed as though she anticipated Alex's every move. Frustrated but undeterred, Alex activated his Shadow Meld ability, disappearing into the shadows and leaving Beatrice bewildered.

As the battle raged on, Alex's accuracy became increasingly impeccable. With each arrow released, his aim seemed almost supernatural, each shot honed to perfection. The space between the combatants crackled with tension as Alex's arrows whizzed by, mere inches away from finding their mark.

In a moment of distraction, Alex seized the opportunity and managed to nick Beatrice's arm with one of his arrows. She winced in pain, momentarily diverted by the sight of Devin's Annihilation method. However, she quickly recovered, her determination only intensifying.

"I want you all to die! How dare you kill my son!" Beatrice's voice resonated with devastating fury. The sorrow of a mother's loss fueled her every move, and her dark aura swirled around her, embodying her fierce anger and grief.

However, in her rage, Beatrice forgot about Alex, completely focused on her thirst for vengeance against Devin. Seizing this crucial moment, Alex prepared for his final shot. Drawing his bowstring back with precision, he aimed directly for Beatrice's heart.

Time seemed to slow down as the arrow streaked through the air, guided by Alex's unwavering determination. It found its mark, piercing Beatrice's heart with deadly accuracy. A look of shock and disbelief washed over her face as she fell defeated to the ground.

In her dying moments, Beatrice's words were choked with sorrow. "My son... I failed you..." Her voice faded into the air, leaving behind a bittersweet resignation.

The elder, who had witnessed his family's deaths, roared with rage. "How dare you! you all to can accompany them," he angrily declared. His aura filled the air, causing Alex and Devin to feel breathless, realizing the vast difference in strength. However, the elder remained undeterred.

"Soul Eater, I am your opponent," the senior proclaimed, using his aura to counter the powers of the Soul Eater.

"Ingram, you are no longer my opponent," retorted the Soul Eater, dismissing the senior's challenge.

Devin and Alex found temporary respite from the battle as Ingram listened to their revelation about the true nature of the magic circle.

"Senior Ingram, we have been wrong all along. The magic circle is not a sacrificial circle, it is a circle to open the boundary between this world and the dark world" stated Devin.

Ingram's anger flared as he realized the true intentions of their organization.

"Madman! Is this the goal of your organization? Haven't you learned anything from the war of the lost century?" Ingram asked angrily.

"It's none of my business. Chaos is what we want. It's time for our Lord to control the world," the madman responded, his delusion evident in his words.

Recognizing the futility of reasoning with the madman, Ingram prepared to engage in battle. However, before the clash could begin, the city lord, Philip, arrived on the scene clad in blood-stained armor.

"What's going on?" he asked, confusion etched on his face.

"We need to find a way to destroy this magic circle, or else the boundary between the dark world and this world will open," Devin repeated, urgently.

"What the hell is going on? What boundary? I hate these crazy people," the city lord lamented, joining Devin and Alex in their mission to destroy the magic circle.

Despite their combined efforts, the magic circle remained impervious to their attacks, beginning to glow with a sinister hue. Sinister laughter echoed from within the circle, causing a shiver to run down the spines of everyone present. Dark aura seeped into the surroundings, enveloping the space in a chilling gloom.

Soul Eater, wounded but still standing, laughed sinisterly as he prayed devoutly towards the magic circle. "It's too late. No one can stop us from accomplishing our goal," he proclaimed.

The elder, caught off guard by the attack in his moment of excitement, felt the blade of City Lord Philip pierce through him. "I hate crazy people the most. All they do is cause chaos," Philippe muttered, taking satisfaction in his swift actions.

"I was going to do that," Devin remarked, realizing an opportunity missed.

Though the elder met his demise, he couldn't help but feel a sense of profound disappointment, as the elder's final thoughts centered around the impossibility of witnessing the miracle he had longed for. "Dark Lord, I sacrifice my soul and hope to be reincarnated with you," he whispered, his voice fading away.