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Chapter 157, page 156: A Shocking Explosion! A Mushroom Cloud Rises in Orario!

Valetta Greider staggered through the ruins as she fled for her life, her former arrogance as the "Killer Queen" completely gone, leaving only a deep-seated fear.

She didn't even dare to turn around, fearing that if she hesitated even a moment, that nightmarish black figure would descend again and drag her into eternal darkness.

Right where she had just been knocked away, the dwarf Grice Landrock arrived in a hurry.

He happened to witness Gu Yuan's earth-shattering attack, and the final moments of Valetta's desperate escape. That powerful, madwoman was now like a frightened rabbit, only concerned with fleeing for her life.

Grace stroked his thick beard, his rugged face filled with disbelief and shock.

"One move—just one move—"

He murmured softly, his voice carrying a dryness he himself was unaware of.

As a member of the Loki Familia, he knew all too well Valet Greyder's strength.

That's a formidable character who can hold his own against his own captain Finn; he's definitely a top-tier character at Lv.5.

However, in front of Gu Yuan, she had no chance to fight back at all, and her defenses were easily torn apart like paper.

This power has far surpassed that of this veteran "Chongjie".

"It seems—Finn wants me to join forces with him—"

Grace suddenly remembered the commander's orders, but looking at the scene before him, a helpless bitter smile swept across his lips.

"Join forces? I'm afraid if I went up there, I would only cause trouble for this young man."

"These younger generations are unbelievably fierce!"

Tap—tap—!

Just then, two swift figures rushed over with the sound of wind; they were Alexei Rofer and Liu Leon.

The red-haired girl's eyes burned with rage as she saw the horrific scene and the dust kicked up by Valetta's escape in the distance.

But upon hearing Grace's感慨 (sentiments/reflections), she immediately suppressed her emotions and responded clearly and forcefully, "Uncle Grace! Leave this to Mr. Gu! What we need to do now is clear out these scum and rescue as many people as possible!"

Liu didn't speak, but simply swept her gaze across the battlefield before wielding her rapier, precisely piercing the throat of a member of the dark faction, expressing her approval through her actions.

Upon hearing this, Grace snapped out of his shock at Gu Yuan's strength and nodded emphatically: "That makes sense!"

Although I always felt that something was wrong.

He was, after all, a first-class adventurer of the Loki Familia, but now he seemed to have become a supporting character cleaning up the battlefield.

—But once you think of Gu Yuan's terrifying strength, this awkwardness disappears.

"Sigh, I'm really getting old—"

He muttered a self-deprecating remark, then snatched the massive double-edged axe and charged like a rock towards another civilian settlement in peril, making a silent vow in his heart:

Upon returning, I must immediately inform Finn that the Astrea Familia—it may completely alter the landscape of Orario.

Just as the battle situation in the area where Gu Yuan was located was stabilizing due to his strong intervention.

On the other side of the battlefield, another pair of sisters are unleashing a bloody storm.

"Big Sister Dina~ Look over there, the fireworks are so lively!"

Vina stood on tiptoe, pointing her finger at the distant explosion that shot into the sky, her sweet voice carrying a twisted excitement.

Her sister, Dina, was slowly wiping the blood off her dagger with a silk handkerchief.

Beneath his feet, a low-ranking member of the Ganesha clan lay lifeless.

Hearing her sister's words, she looked up, her beautiful eyes gazing in the direction of the explosion, a naive yet cruel smile curving her lips.

"Yes, Vina. It's a pity it wasn't blooming for us."

Dina's tone was tinged with a coquettish complaint, "It's all that new guy from the Astrea Familia's fault. Last time, he prevented us from inviting that lovely red-haired captain over as a guest."

"Uh-huh!"

Vina nodded vigorously, snuggling closer to Dina like a small animal seeking validation. "Alicie Rofer—she looked so perfect wearing the collar, smiling only at us. Big Sister's plan was so perfect—"

The "plan" they were talking about was a previous failed kidnapping attempt, intended to drag the star leader of the Justice Fellowship into their possessive "game" as the sweetest revenge against the Justice Faction.

The failure only fueled this obsession.

"It's okay, Vina."

Dina reached out and lovingly stroked her sister's hair, her eyes growing increasingly deep. "Opportunities will always come. Look, things are in chaos again now, aren't they? Chaos is the best stage."

"But, Sister," Vina tilted her head, a hint of worry in her eyes, "that black-haired man—he's terrifying. If we go straight to Alicia, what if—"

"Shh—" Dina gently pressed her index finger to Vina's lips, her smile unchanged. "A clever child should learn to be tactful. Touching a rose directly will only get you pricked."

Her gaze swept across the chaotic battlefield, locking onto Shakti Falma, who was organizing the evacuation of civilians, and behind her, Adi Falma, who was struggling to cast support magic.

"Look over there, Vina."

Dina's voice was gentle, "The leader of Ganesha, and her cute little sister—I heard they're very close to Alicia."

Vina's eyes lit up instantly: "What does Sister Dina mean—"

"If a close friend is in danger, and chaos breaks out throughout Orario, that righteous ally will surely rush to their aid without hesitation, won't they?"

"Then—without that eyesore's protection, we can finally have some fun with our guests."

"Ah! My older sister is so clever!"

Vina cheered with excitement, as if she were about to attend a long-awaited tea party. "Let's go invite the sisters now!"

"Hmm." Dina put away the handkerchief, the short sword twirling nimbly between her fingers. "Be gentle, Vina. Surprises should always be saved for the most crucial moment."

The two figures, one black and one white, silently blended into the shadows of the broken wall, like two deadly ghosts, carrying twisted love and a thirst for revenge, stealthily moving toward a new target.

Meanwhile, Gu Yuan was already close behind Valetta, who was forced to stop due to injury and exhaustion.

"No—don't come any closer! Monster!"

Valeta slumped on the ruins, her back against the cold, broken wall, watching Gu Yuan closing in step by step, her voice distorted and twisted with extreme fear.

She pleaded incoherently, "Spare me! I—I can tell you the entire plan of the dark faction! Wealth! Power! I'll do anything for you! Please—"

Gu Yuan's gaze remained cold, and he did not stop walking.

He didn't even bother to waste words on such a ruthless villain who took pleasure in killing.

She slightly raised the broadsword in her hand, and the killing intent gathered on the blade almost froze Valetta's blood.

Her pleas for mercy were ineffective; Valeta could see no wavering in the unfathomable depths of the other man's eyes.

Despair overwhelmed her like a cold tide, but instead ignited the last vestige of ferocity within her, overwhelming her fear.

"Hehe—hahaha—"

She suddenly chuckled, her laughter hoarse and manic. "You won't let me go, huh—fine! Very well!"

With her last ounce of strength, a look of frantic determination appeared on her face. She ripped open her bag and hurled ten activated demonic swords at full force toward Gu Yuan and her own location, detonating them!

"Come to hell with me, you monster!!"

boom-!!!!

A deafening roar swallowed up all other sounds. Flames and shockwaves, ten times more intense than any previous explosion, engulfed Gu Yuan's figure in an instant like a destructive tsunami and spread wildly in all directions!

The ground shook violently, and debris flew out like a torrential rain!

"Mr. Gu!!!"

As she was fighting the enemy, Alexie sensed something and turned around abruptly, just in time to see the terrifying mushroom cloud that was devouring everything rising into the sky!

At that moment, she felt as if an invisible hand was gripping her heart tightly, and the instantaneous feeling of suffocation made her vision go black.

She could no longer care about the enemy in front of her. Her power erupted like flames as she rushed towards the center of the explosion. Her mind was blank, with only one heart-wrenching thought remaining: He must not be hurt!

Almost simultaneously, Ryu's figure transformed into a pale green streak of light, accelerating to its maximum speed, closely following behind Alyssa. Her usually aloof face was filled with an unusual anxiety.

Grace was stunned by the terrifying power of the explosion, but being experienced, he suppressed his inner turmoil and roared as he gave orders—

The surviving adventurers nearby shouted: "Quick! Hold off those dark faction scum! Don't let them take advantage of the chaos to attack! That area—leave it to them!"

The battlefield fell into a brief silence due to the sudden and ultimate explosion, before being enveloped by deeper chaos, fear, and anxiety.

Without hesitation, Alexie and Ryu plunged into the still-scorching, death-laden smoke and flames.

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