Mystery: The Last Shepherd

Chapter 392 The God of War Returns (This part of the story should end tomorrow) (Two parts combined)

"Wow—"

The crimson river surged and roared toward George III's palace.

His bloodlust was overwhelming, and he was mad and terrifying!
A figure blocked its way ahead.

—Duchess Georgina wore her hair up in a bun, with loose long sleeves, a huge petticoat, and a high collar, a style of dress quite different from that of contemporary women.

However, such clothing did not restrict her movements. She floated in the air, her expression serious, with golden light emanating from her eyes, as if she had merged with the rules of the world, making it difficult for anyone to resist her.

"No passage allowed!"

The Duchess announced with utmost solemnity.

Behind the Duke, before the river of blood, an insurmountable, invisible barrier instantly formed.

"boom!"

The crimson river crashed against the barrier with a deafening roar, splashing blood everywhere.

Lu Ze was blocked!

But the river only paused for a moment before surging again, crashing against the transparent wall continuously, as if to continue its journey.

Seeing her target intercepted, Duchess Georgina did not underestimate the enemy. The lesson of Prince Grove was still fresh in her mind, and with the King watching from behind, she had to give it her all.

"Boom boom boom!"

The second, third, and fourth transparent barriers rose one after another, combining to form a city that imprisoned the river, preventing it from flowing freely!

"deprivation!"

Seeing that there was nowhere to hide in the river, she stretched out her hand, pointed to the red eddy on the ground, and declared her verdict.

A powerful set of rules instantly formed, penetrating deep into the river. Georgina's activated law could directly strip her target of one of their extraordinary abilities. And the ability she chose to strip was, naturally, "Flesh and Blood Magic"!
To be honest, Georgina had never seen such an outrageous Sequence 5, capable of turning itself into a river of blood. This guy was definitely extraordinary!
"Wow"

She saw the majestic order act swiftly on the river; it trembled violently, stopped flowing, and began to contract.

"Wow!——"

Just when Georgina thought she had succeeded, the river suddenly surged again, its power immense. Unlike before, the river's state had become strange; it was viscous and deep, and the sound of the water seemed to be mixed with the ethereal roar of the ocean.
Amidst this peculiar sound of the tides, order collapsed, which in turn impacted Duchess Georgina!

"what--"

Georgina screamed as her hair, which was styled in a bun, suddenly exploded, strands flying wildly and dripping with blood. Looking closer, blood was flowing from her eyes and nose!

The four walls shattered simultaneously, and the river resumed its course, heading towards the palace.

"Damn it! Stop right there! Stop right there!"

Duchess Georgina, her hair disheveled and losing all composure, screamed shrilly. She leaped into the air, once again blocking the river of blood, and slammed her right fist down into the void!

"boom!"

Blood splattered, and the turbulent river seemed to echo with angry roars.

At the same time, several forces arrived simultaneously.

After reporting to the king, Chunas crossed space and arrived at the battlefield.

"Dengdengdeng!"

Another group of royal guards rushed over, but unlike the previous ones, they were wearing outdated full-body armor. The two leaders even had their faces covered with black masks, and their bodies exuded a powerful spiritual aura.

The extraordinary guard in the royal palace is led by two "Punishment Knights" of Sequence 5!
"brush!"

Above the sky, a figure rapidly grew larger. Prince Grove, several kilometers away, had finally returned to the scene. His clothes were slightly charred, indicating that he had consumed much of his spiritual energy, but he was still the strongest among everyone present, a demigod of Sequence 3.

Several powerful figures surrounded the blood-red river, aiming not only to stop the river but also to completely destroy and kill its main body!
On the surface of the river, Lu Ze's figure slowly emerged. He looked around as his upper body floated above the water.

"Ah"

Faced with formidable enemies around him, he did not show any panic, but instead revealed a contemptuous sneer.

The next second, he flipped his hand and produced a crystal-clear, white bone from who-knows-where. The bone was curved, with one end being rather sharp, and it appeared to be a rib.

"puff!"

Without hesitation, Lu Ze plunged his ribs into his side abdomen.

"what!"

Everyone present simultaneously cried out in pain; the lower the rank, the more excruciating the pain. The prince merely swayed, the duchess and Chunas groaned softly, while the guards staggered and fell, screaming shrilly!

"pain"!
When faced with a large group of enemies, Luze did not hesitate to use this extraordinary item with extremely severe side effects!

"Come on, you scum, keep going!"

As the "pain" entered his stomach, his body instantly became extremely sensitive, as if the subtle sensations of every nerve were magnified a thousand times, almost causing his brain to boil when the signals returned to his brain.

But in return, his pain was also reflected on all his enemies around him!
Not only that, but as the bones returned to his body, his condition improved instantly. The previously uncontrollable element of divinity within him immediately merged into his body, and the lamb became incredibly compliant and submissive. At this moment, his spiritual state was extremely close to that of the "Black Knight"!
"Wow—"

Countless whirlpools rose from the surface of the Blood River.

Despite their pain, everyone watched as crimson figures emerged from the vortex. Most of them were just ordinary flesh and blood puppets, but a few of them shone with a spiritual light, clearly extraordinary beings, and some were even Sequence 6 or 5 extraordinary beings!
Among all the flesh and blood puppets, the figure standing at the very front was particularly tall. Crimson red covered his surface, making it impossible for anyone to make out his appearance; they could only vaguely make out that he was a handsome young man with long, smooth hair.

Upon seeing this figure, Grove and the others suddenly felt a strong unease. Although the opponent's strength was at most around Sequence 4, they seemed to possess an extremely high rank, making them feel danger on a spiritual instinct!

"I've discovered that I'm starting to appreciate you a little."

Medici looked around, and after clearly identifying the enemy, he turned back to Luze with a smile and said, "Your actions are crazy and exciting enough."

"Bang bang bang!"

Chunas fired, his right hand holding a strange revolver. It was gray, several times larger than a normal revolver, almost like a hammer. Unlike a regular revolver, this one had six thick barrels, and metal studs were embedded in the cylinder.

This is one of his sealed artifacts, Riviel's desperate scream.

Six revolvers fired simultaneously, raining down bullets on Medici.

"kill!"

The gunshots acted as a signal, prompting everyone present to act simultaneously. The guards faced ordinary flesh golems and Sequence 6 Beyonders within the River of Blood, while Prince Grove, the Duchess, and Chunas confronted far more powerful lambs—Mr. A, the vengeful spirit Steve from the Rose School, and Jason, the Apostle of Desire.
—And Medici. He looked at the chaotic battlefield, but a look of immense satisfaction appeared on his face.

A thousand years have passed, and the God of War has returned to earth. Let weapons serve as a symbol of His blessing! The roar of gunfire is His welcoming horn, and the screams of the dying are His hymns of praise. The vibrant battlefield makes Him tremble slightly; this is His promised land!

“Very good. As a reward, I'll light a fire for you.”

Medici praised Luzer.

"call!"

A bluish-purple flame ignited from His palm, blazing fiercely, seemingly possessing a destructive power. He effortlessly manipulated the flame, shaping it into a spear. Then, holding the middle of the spear, He pulled his arm back...
Grazing is prohibited in this area!

Prince Grove sensed danger from His actions and shouted a command from mid-air.

This time, he used his spiritual power to issue the ban with all his might!
His decree was ingenious, directly restricting Luze at its source. If successful, not only would Luze lose a major ability, but these flesh puppets would also become useless shells!
However, Prince Grove's plan failed.

The Blood River surged with the illusory sound of ocean waves, and for some reason, it was able to resist his full power of the [Prohibition] as a Sequence 3. The tall, blood-red puppet was even more arrogant. It only glanced at him, and without pausing its movements, it pulled its arm to its limit and hurled it towards the king's palace!
"brush!"

The flaming spear, a bluish-white to almost purple color, shot out with extreme heat!

"boom!"

Lu Ze felt his spiritual energy being rapidly depleted, like a dam bursting and a waterfall cascading down, being drained away!

After throwing the spear, Medici looked down at his palm, opened and closed it thoughtfully, then shook his head. His aura had diminished considerably after the throw, and he was now no different from a typical Sequence 4.

However, the enemies present had no time to pay attention to Him.

"distortion!"

Chunas, terrified, gripped a metal pocket watch tightly. One half of its dial was neatly arranged with various symbols, while the other half was a chaotic mess. The two halves were connected by a mechanical mechanism behind the scenes, a complex structure so intricate it was dizzying.

This is his second sealed artifact, "A Concerto of Light and Shadow"!
Chunas snapped a button on his pocket watch, his eyes fixed on the flaming spear, trying to steer it in the wrong direction. However, he only heard a dull creak from the watch, and the spear seemed to slow slightly.

Prince Grove caught up with the flaming spear and threw a punch at it!

Before him, the rules and order of space became extremely chaotic. The flaming spear, which was burning hot to the extreme, seemed to be immersed in highly viscous glue, and its speed slowed down even further!
"what?"

Medici's smile froze, then he let out a very annoyed snort, as if his mood had been interrupted.

"Hahaha! As expected of the 'Red Angel,' she was actually stopped by a Sequence 3 kid!"

"You've always been this incompetent."

The wounds on both sides of His face opened up a little wider, and two voices mocked Him simultaneously.

"Shut up, you two pieces of trash."

Medici said coldly, observing the situation high above before quickly making a judgment. He raised his right hand and gestured as if to grasp the flaming spear in the distance.

"boom!"

Grove was initially pleased to see the flaming spear slowly slowing down in front of him, but in the next instant, the bluish-white flame with a hint of purple suddenly exploded and engulfed him!
"what!"

Grove was engulfed in flames mid-air—flames of angels. Even if one's rank falls, one still retains a certain status, and they are equally effective against those of higher rank!
After the bluish-white flames exploded, it wasn't over yet. A spear, now mostly shrunken, bypassed Grove, emerged from the aftershocks of the flames, and continued its trajectory towards the palace. Such meticulous and outrageous maneuvering could probably only be accomplished by a high-ranking hunter.

"Stop!"

Grove screamed in agony amidst the flames, struggling with immense willpower to break free and chase after the spear. He looked wretched; most of his hair was singed, and his clothes were charred black. Yet, even so, he caught up with the flaming spear and struck its butt with all his might!

The spear was deflected from its trajectory and fell prematurely, landing on the open ground in front of the palace.

"boom--"

Flames erupted, and the intense heat spread into the palace, making everyone feel a burning sensation on their faces. The aftershocks of the explosion also caused the palace to shake violently, as if it had been slapped across the face of George III.

He sat high on his throne, feeling the complex gazes of everyone in the hall. His anger grew, and he even felt a faint urge to become more vengeful. He really wanted to walk out of the palace himself and crush that haphazardly jumping little ant!

"Your Majesty, please restrain yourself."

A calm voice echoed in his mind, "The people of the three major churches are watching. If you display strength above Sequence 5, you will be discovered immediately."

"I know!"

George III answered in his heart, "Where are the other two? Why aren't they here yet!"

He was asking about Drinck Augustus, the angel of the Augustan royal family, the Sequence 2 "Balancer," Duke of Southville, and William I, the Sequence 1 "Hand of Order," the "Founder."

If these two intervene, the chaos within the palace will be easily brought to an end.

"The Founder is still in the ruins, and Lord Delink is on his way. Please wait a moment."

The voice reassured.

"Hmph, how could a dignified angel be so slow?"

King George III scoffed inwardly. He knew that the two family angels' attitudes were rather ambiguous. If his plan succeeded, all the better; even if he failed, they wouldn't have much regret.

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Meanwhile, outside the palace.

"Damn."

Prince Grove, having suffered repeated setbacks, grew increasingly furious. He turned, intending to return to the battlefield, only to find that the crimson river had somehow closed the distance. Georgina, Chunas, and the guards were all entangled in the battle, fighting numerous flesh-and-blood puppets, but unable to stop the main body's advance.

It is still relentlessly advancing towards the palace!
"When are you going to stop messing with me?!"

This obsessive and frenzied drive was almost unbearable for Grove. He roared and charged to the ground.

"boom!"

The impact of his flight directly overturned several flesh and blood puppets on the Blood River.

"boom!"

Crimson flames blocked his path, but Medici stopped him with a smile.

(End of this chapter)