Chapter 149 Chapter 149: What You Will Face, Is Kalpas!
Chapter 149: What You Will Face, Is Kalpas!
"Hmm?"
Seeing the withered tree wrapped in flames being hurled from the ground like a meteor towards his face, the Corpse Eater King's expression beneath the bandages tightened slightly.
The Decay Halo bloomed, releasing a massive repulsive force from its center.
Boom!
The withered tree was repelled, but the flames clung to the bandages on his body, ignoring thescouring of the decay aura, swelling violently in the wind.
Though lifeless flames, they now exuded a ravenous, man-eating madness!!!
Feeling the scorching heat and that frenzied momentum rushing towards him, a chill ran down the Corpse Eater King's spine. He swung his wooden staff, severing that section of bandages from a distance.
The bandages fluttered in mid-air, being greedily devoured by the flames into a voracious "maw" until they completely turned to ashes and dissipated.
He instinctively raised his height, putting distance between himself and the ground.
"Everyone, clear a safe distance."
FrostNova remembered the words "Sakura" had warned her before exiting the personality load. The moment that cluster of flames appeared, she shouted to the surrounding operators.
"Hmph hmph hahahahaha... Ha... Ha..."
Manic laughter erupted from within the flames, as if suppressing killing intent and long-buried anger.
FrostNova's face paled. As that cluster of flames gradually took shape, she could feel the Honkai energy draining from the Stigmata on her back like a floodgate opening, surging into that cluster of flames.
Unlike that "possessed" state, this temporary "manifestation" method didn't have the side effect of being tainted by the Stigmata bearer's will. The loaded personality could also exert more power.
The only downside might be that the consumption was slightly higher?
And this was with the Imaginary Space serving as the main energy source and herself merely acting as a "conduit." She was almost drained dry.
A masked man emerged from the raging flames. He clenched his fist, seemingly dissatisfied with this frail body.
But it didn't matter. After all, "he" was an illusion, not even needing to exist long-term.
"Hahaha... Hahaha!"
He laughed carelessly.
"You?"
FrostNova casually severed a vine that had pierced her defensive line. She was about to say something but was stopped by him.
"['Better not talk to Kalpas'] — Didn't Sakura remind you of that? Little rabbit."
He panted heavily, looking at FrostNova with a beast-like gaze that seemed ready to devour someone. Flames surged around him. His masked face, combined with the violently aesthetic spikes on his clothing, gave off an extremely dangerous vibe.
She straightened her posture. Though immense psychological pressure caused her to make some unnatural movements unconsciously, overall, she wasn't too discomposed.
"Hmph, you're still far from reaching his level. But, not bad, little rabbit."
Kalpas retracted his dangerous gaze, surprisingly uttering a word of praise. His impression of FrostNova wasn't bad. Besides being influenced by her status as Kevin's student, perhaps Sakura played a role too?
"I am indeed still far from Teacher... But now probably isn't the time to discuss this. We at least need to clear out these things first, and then..."
As FrostNova spoke, Ascalon, who had just disengaged from the battle with the Bloodfiend Lord beside her, fell silent upon seeing the strange man before her.
Ever since arriving in Londinium, every day fighting alongside FrostNova had beenrefreshinging her understanding.
"Enough, little rabbit. Shut your mouth, then take yourchildish companions and get lost."
Kalpas crossed his arms, his tone cold and hard.
"But..."
"I don't need anyone fighting alongside me! If you want to express that pointless sense of comra..."
"What I meant to say is, Mr. Kalpas, the path is blocked."
"......"
"...Hmph hmph hahahahaha, interesting. Kevin really took on an interesting student."
Kalpas gave her ansurprised glance.
"You flatter me."
"Enoughnonsense. I'll give him face. If you want to get out alive, take your companions and follow!"
Blazing lava fissures extended from beneath his feet. Terrifying flames instantly ignited the earth.
Boom!
At this moment, he became the approaching ring of death, the end of all things!
......
The Corpse Eater King silently swallowed. Could someone tell him where that guy rampaging through his carefully cultivated withered forest came from?
"Hahaha, inward or outward, kill all who cross your path!"
Kalpas sprinted at high speed. The chariot of flames mercilessly and violently crushed swathes of obstacles.
In less than two minutes, several gaping holes were torn through the Corpse Eater Apostles and decayed forest defenses that had trapped Rhodes Island's forces in a quagmire of encirclement.
"Enemies? Kill them. Obstacles? Kill them. Potential threats? Kill them. All foreign objects? Kill them!"
Kalpas's body smashed through one towering Corpse Eater Apostle after another. A single sweep of his hand could often bring about widespread destruction of the earth.
A great fire ignited the forest. Enemy corpses, every obstacle in Kalpas's path—all became fuel for the flames to spread wantonly.
Under the Doctor's command, Rhodes Island operators followed far behind Kalpas's laughter, advancing all the way. In just this short time, they were almost out of the encirclement.
Vividly illustrating what "a foxborrowinga tiger's威" means.
Of course, the two Lords of the Royal Courtof course wouldn't let Kalpas rampage unchecked.
"Blood Tide!"
The Bloodfiend Lord blocked Kalpas's path, coldly extending a hand. A hundred-meter-high crimson tidal wave suddenly rose from the ground, crashing down towards Kalpas.
"Come! Continue this slaughter! For we still live!"
To Little Cat Egg Roll's astonishment, Kalpas—already seeing red—tore through that blood sea with his bare hands at a speed far exceeding his expectations. A large hand pressed directly against his head in the most straightforward manner.
Thud! Splat!
Brains splattered. Red and white sprayed everywhere. A feweerie muscle tissues wriggled, trying to reconnect before being burned to ashes by a burst of flame.
The path Kalpas took left a blazing trail of fire, completely separating both sides' forces.
"Now, take your people and get lost."
The blockade line set by the Corpse Eater King wascompletely breached. In his hoarse voice, Kalpas spoke, not even realizing that the guy he just crushed was any different from ordinarymooks.
FrostNova looked at the "Bloodfiend Lord" reduced to a pulp on the ground, seeming to hesitate about speaking up.
"Hmm? Still not leaving? How long do you plan to hinder me here?"
Kalpas was very impatient. That he could stop during combat to say even one word to this little rabbit was entirely due to Kevin and Sakura'sface.
"...Alright."
FrostNova remained silent for a good while before responding.
Taking one last look at the headless corpse beneath Kalpas's foot—whether it was the Doctor or any operator who recognized the Bloodfiend Lord—they all castmournful glances towards it.
Everyone wisely chose to retreat towards Duke Windermere's direction.
"Hmph hmph hahahahaha. Now it's your turn."
"Madman..."
When Kalpas's gaze fell upon him, the Corpse Eater King couldn't help but tighten his grip on his wooden staff. He didn't even have time to intercept Rhodes Island's people anymore.
"They call you... Lord of the Royal Court?"
"And what you will face... is Kalpas!"
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