Chapter 10: Celestial Beings I
The room was immense, its walls adorned with ancient runes shining with a sinister glow. In the center, a black altar was surrounded by a malevolent aura. A succubus stood there, it was Morgath of S rank, her enchanting beauty contrasting with her diabolical smile. The hunters of the Silver guild gathered, their faces marked by determination and apprehension.
Dorian, the S rank warrior, raised his sword above his head, his armor sparkling in the ambient light. "Team, focus! We must strike hard and without hesitation. Morgath will not show us any mercy!"
Elysia, the S rank mage, wore revealing equipment showcasing her voluptuous curves, generous breasts, a pretty face, and slender arms. She closed her eyes for a moment, channeling magical energy around her. "I will create a force field. We absolutely must protect ourselves from her illusions. Thalia, prepare your area spells, now!"
Morgath, in a languid yet threatening movement, approached the altar, her seductive and malevolent gaze resting on each hunter. "Do you really think you can stop me, miserable insects? I am the embodiment of the darkest desires, and your souls will be mine for eternity!"
"Don't listen to her!" shouted Kael, the tank, raising his shield to position himself in front of the group. "Stay focused on the battle, don't let yourselves be distracted!"
Morgath raised a hand, and a wave of black energy violently burst from her fingers, heading towards the group. The hunters desperately dodged, but several were brutally struck by the devastating attack.
"Rhea, come to me!" cried Mira, the healer, rushing towards a warrior gravely wounded. "I will heal you, hold on!"
Elysia, her eyes shining with intense energy, cast her spell. "Ice wall, now!"
A translucent force field appeared, narrowly intercepting the succubus's new vicious attack. "Thalia, cast your fire spell, quickly!"
Thalia, focused, raised her wand. "Purifying flame!" A powerful jet of fire burst towards Morgath, but the demoness agilely dodged, avoiding most of the damage.
"Pathetic creatures, do you really think you can hurt me?" sneered Morgath, her eyes sparkling with cruel malice. "I will make you experience true pain!"
The battle continued, the hunters desperately trying to coordinate their attacks. Dorian, with his brute strength, charged towards Morgath. "I will make you taste my blade, demon!"
He struck with devastating force, but Morgath moved with grace, mocking him. "Too slow, poor insignificant warrior."
"Shit!! She's just having fun," Dorian exclaimed in frustration.
Kael, in a defensive position, was ready. "Stay in line, don't let her separate you!" He raised his shield to block another brutal attack. With a simple hand movement, Morgath created a terrifying illusion that completely disoriented the group.
"Don't look into her eyes!" Elara, the ranger, shouted. "She's trying to seduce you!"
Nox and Drake, taking advantage of the distraction, lunged at Morgath. "We must neutralize her now!" exclaimed Nox. They struck together with all their might, but the succubus dodged with hypnotic and deadly grace.
"Miserable insects," she whispered with a cruel smile, summoning black vines bristling with sharp thorns that sped towards them. "You will all be my toys before I destroy you!"
Seeing her companions in great danger, Mira cried out, "Focus on defense! Elysia, create a water wall immediately to protect us from the vines!"
Elysia nodded and, with a quick gesture, conjured up a thick water wall that narrowly deflected the deadly vines. "Galen, it's your turn!"
Galen, the mage, raised his hands. "Ice storm!" Snowflakes and ice began swirling violently around Morgath, slightly slowing her movements.
"Well done, Galen!" applauded Dorian, taking advantage of the opening. "Kael, hold the line at all costs!"
Kael, sweating under intense pressure, did his best to keep Morgath at bay. "I'll do my best, but she's incredibly fast and powerful!"
The intensity of the battle reached its climax. Frustrated and enraged by the relentless attacks, Morgath decided to change tactics. "It's time to destroy your pathetic minds..."
She unleashed a wave of seductive energy of terrifying power, plunging the group into a nightmarish illusion. Each hunter saw their worst fears and darkest desires manifesting around them.
"Stay focused, don't give in!" shouted Elysia, desperately trying to break through the illusion. "Don't fall for it, that's exactly what she wants!"
Mira, fighting against the demonic influence of the succubus, murmured a prayer. "I won't let you win, demon."
The hunters, realizing they were trapped in a deadly illusion, focused on Elysia's voice. They rallied their last strengths, channeling all their magic and energy into one final desperate attack.
"On three," Dorian began in a hoarse voice. "One, two, three!"
Together, they unleashed their combined attack. "Incandescent Flame!"
A titanic explosion of energy occurred, illuminating the room as their spells merged to create an attack of phenomenal power. Morgath, caught off guard, was unable to parry the combined attack.
Although she was a demon, Morgath knew she would suffer serious damage if she took the attack head-on. In a swift move, she covered her body with all the stored magic and crossed her arms to minimize the damage. But just as the attack was about to hit her, space tore apart, taking the form of an opening mouth. Then, a hand emerged from this bizarre form and blocked the attack.
The collision caused a powerful explosion that devastated the entire area around Morgath, leaving her unscathed. Incredulous, she tried to understand what had just happened. When the doorway disappeared, she saw two beings, one of them a young man and the other a woman of unimaginable beauty. Their slender bodies were pale, their emotionless eyes seeking to understand something.
When Morgath's eyes met those of the two beings, a single thought crossed her mind: "Run away, you are not a match for these beings." But where could she go?
Paralyzed by fear, she found herself unable to move, instinctively activating her defensive magic. The beings looked at her, then turned towards the humans.
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Meanwhile, as the dust from the attack dissipated, Mira spoke up:
"Do you think she's dead?" she asked.
"It's impossible for such an attack to kill her," replied Kael, out of breath.
As the group discussed, the dust began to clear, gradually revealing two silhouettes.
"Damn! What's going on here again?" exclaimed Dorian, not understanding the situation.
When the dust completely cleared, they were shocked by the appearance of two beings, one of them a woman possessing breathtaking beauty, her expressionless face in perfect harmony with her lavender eyes of icy white. By her side stood a young man with a similar appearance despite his effeminate features hinting at a discreet musculature. Their immaculate garments displayed strange patterns, and their extremely pale skin contrasted with the brown protuberances resembling horns adorning their heads. The absence of emotion on their faces and the infinite coldness of their gazes sent shivers down the group's spines.
Suddenly, the young man addressed his companion. A mysterious smile appeared on the woman's lips, who nodded in agreement. He then stepped decisively towards Morgath. Although his face was hidden, the smirk he wore made Morgath pale as she retreated, eager to maintain her distance.
Rhea, astonished, exclaimed, "Am I dreaming or what? Morgath... Morgath is backing off!"
With a casual wave of his hand, as if shooing away an insignificant insect, the young man made the upper part of Morgath's body disappear in a crimson explosion of flesh and blood.