Chapter 1482 - 1041: Want

"Boom——"

While Reiger was lost in his thoughts, outside Sphinx, the intense air battle continued.

The rumbling grew louder and louder, and under the reckless charge of those thoroughly crazed abyssal followers, some eventually reached the front of Sphinx, striving to assault the protective barrier.

Seeing this, the Knights of the Sky Division were incensed, their strikes becoming increasingly ruthless. Especially the two Knight Captains, sweeping through and slaying numerous abyssal followers and their beasts within a few rounds.

Luan and Andre, the two bishops, also took action, alongside the clerical troupe of the church, launching magic attacks continuously towards the abyssal followers outside the battleship, shooting down many of them on the spot.

But even so, the abyssal followers were like locusts, ceaselessly breaking through, gathering more and more in front of the protective barrier of the battleship.

If it weren’t for Sphinx’s defensive barrier being resistant enough to withstand even a saint’s attack, something common folk couldn’t possibly destroy, they would definitely have charged onto the deck by now.

Seeing this, Melo and Naisa frowned, looking quite displeased.

It seems, they had underestimated the enemy.

Though the other side wasn’t as densely populated with talents as the Dark Relief Center, the numbers were great, and under such desperate aggression, even if they wanted to deal with them, it couldn’t be accomplished easily.

The two wanted to join the battle, but recalling last night’s events, they decided to stay by Reiger’s side without rash interference.

"If you want to take action, just do it," Reiger seemed to read the thoughts of the two women, saying, "I’ve already said, I can protect myself."

He didn’t need protection at all, a fact Reiger had repeated countless times.

Yet Melo and Naisa still shook their heads, choosing to stay by Reiger’s side.

"We can’t always rely on you to step in."

"Exactly, or we would seem too useless."

Melo and Naisa spoke in agreement.

"Fine then," Reiger didn’t insist, he simply said, "But continuing like this is a sheer waste of time."

Considering the enemy’s capabilities, they shouldn’t be able to break through Sphinx’s protective barrier and reach him.

If so, as long as the Sky Division and clerical troupe strive to besiege them, these abyssal followers will sooner or later be wiped out.

However, proceeding that way would indeed be a waste of time.

"Could it be..."

"Do you intend for Marfa to step in again?"

Melo and Naisa’s expressions shifted slightly.

Should Marfa’s Sword be unleashed, those flying beasts corrupted by the Abyssal Aura would lose control in an instant, and the abyssal followers would lose aerial supremacy and excellent maneuverability, ceasing the air battle.

Yet, given last night’s circumstances, the two young girls already harbored a psychological shadow.

What if the enemy’s aim is still Marfa’s Sword?

What if Marfa’s Sword faces crisis again?

The two wished to persuade Reiger in this manner.

"Relax, I won’t have Marfa step in."

Reiger glimpsed at them again, seeing through their thoughts once more, and shook his head with a chuckle.

He believed Melo and Naisa’s worries were superfluous; the Holy Sword wasn’t easily dealt with, or it wouldn’t have made the abyss fear it so.

The events of last night only unfolded that way because Abyssal Touch was rather unique.

But even with such uniqueness, ultimately, didn’t Marfa’s Sword successfully shatter them and escape alone?

If the Holy Sword were so easily dragged into the abyss, over the years, there wouldn’t have been only one Moslo’s Sword departing the source, only to be brought to Akashia continent by the Reinnaier family.

Nonetheless, Melo and Naisa’s concerns weren’t unfounded, as the self-acting Holy Sword couldn’t unleash power comparable to when wielded by a recognized Master.

Thus——

"Aleye."

Reiger decided to unleash a trump card.

"I’ll leave them to you."

Upon saying this...

In the sky, an ominous presence suddenly pervaded the environment, enveloping the entire world.

"Hehehe..."

Accompanied by a melodious, gentle laugh, everyone noticed.

In front of Sphinx, before the floating magic-guided battleship, a graceful figure appeared.

Long, waist-length green hair wafted in the breeze.

Her attire, attuned with nature, fluttered lively.

The tainted fairy, Aleye, amid everyone’s astonishment, entered the battlefield.

"I recognize this scent."

The fairy maiden tilted her head, looking at the abyssal followers shrouded in dense abyssal aura, displaying a joyful smile unseen for a long time.

"It’s the scent of corruption."

"It’s the scent of filth."

"A scent that displeases yet irresistibly compels one to free oneself, shaking off all restraint, and plunge into chaos."

Aleye spread her arms, addressing the maddened abyssal followers, spoke gleefully.

"Though you seem unappealing, and I have no wish to become one with you, shall we play together?"

"Named slaughter... the game."

The pleasant, cheerful, ethereal laughter echoed into everyone’s ears present, causing the Sky Division, clerical troupe, and everyone aboard the floating magic-guided battleship to quiver, their hearts seized with uncontrollable dread.