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"Yes, truly. But I can only keep his body and soul from disappearing. After that, his fate is left to chance."noveldrama

"T-That works. That's enough!" Shane said anxiously.

"Wait, what are you going to do?" Simon asked, his breath heavy.

"Possession."

Both brothers were frozen upon hearing this.

"Don't think of it as cruel. It's not a simple possession," Ruin explained. "While his body is preserved, I can attempt to awaken his soul using my powers. There's a chance he might come back to life. This is the solution I'm offering, the only one I can think of. "Our trade will continue, and I will grant you the power you desire in exchange for your souls. You can keep asking for power from me while the trade is in effect, but in return, you must comply with any demands I make.

"Your emotions will influence the extent of power you receive and the price you pay. If you agree..." Ruin conjured a parchment-like object with dark energy. "...place your handprints here."

The Woodrow brothers pressed their hands onto the parchment.

After that, Shane transformed into a young man, Simon became a hunched old man, and Salem became the present-day Zaafea. Determined to seek revenge, they used their newfound abilities and power to establish the Unyielding Truth.

...

"Do you understand now?" Zaafea said to Clint beside him. "The reason I can even exist here is entirely due to the Woodrow brothers' obsession. In other words, my existence, Salem's existence, goes against the natural order.

"If I continue to interfere with the world's intended destiny, I might not be able to protect the boy inside my body."

Clint wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. "I get it, but did you really have to just stand there and watch while I was blasted away? You jerk! You could've at least caught me!"

Back on the battlefield, the others were still buying time for Battlestar, who was drawing a seal on the ground and gathering his power.

"How long will this take?" Ryan grumbled. He had dispelled Blade Demon Tulio and was exhausted. If the fight were to continue, things would become deadly for him.

"It takes as long as it takes to amass

enough power to challenge a god. I'm sorry, everyone. Just a little longer," Battlestar said. He then closed his eyes and clenched his teeth He seemed to be giving it his all, his veins bulging and his blood seeping from his fingernails.

Seeing him in such a state, no one could bring themselves to complain further.

"Oh no!" Lana pointed forward. "That big guy is heading our way!"

Benedict looked at his hands. Ignoring the cramps in his limbs from overexertion, he sprinted forward and roared, "We're going all out! Everyone, we have to keep that monster in check no matter what!"

"Ben!" Deluca yelled as he flew above Benedict.

Benedict leaped up and grabbed Deluca's arm. "Don't rush! I'll help you. Adjust yourself on my back, and when you're ready, let me know. I'll take you straight to his face." "Got it!"

Ryan gripped the god-slaying sword tightly and conjured three invisible wind blades, shooting them toward Skye. The power they held was. enough to tear the ground apart, but

it still did not even leave a mark on

Skye.

Lana was not sitting around either. She used her celestial power to conjure chains that wrapped around Skye.

"Is it working?!" Ryan shouted.

However, Skye easily broke free from the chains.