Bang, bang, bang——

After knocking Ronald to the ground, the caster from the Nine Commandments seized the victory and continuously unleashed his power on the enemy before him, so much so that the sound alone made others' hearts race.

This caster was protected by the Klein Shield, allowing him to attack without any concern for his own safety.

Thus, not only were his actions bold and unrestrained while unleashing his power, his attacks were wild and violently exceeded that of a maddened beast.

Bam——!

He continued pounding away brutally for over a minute.

The caster's companion, unable to hold back any longer, voiced concern for his state:

"Ted, are you alright?"

"You've been pounding that guy for so long, even if he were made of iron, he'd be pounded into mush by now!"

Upon hearing his companion's inquiry, the frenzied caster suddenly paused his actions.

He turned his head sharply.

When he saw the companion's reminder, his eyes were still caught up in the madness of battle, and there was even an impulsive urge to channel this violence onto his companion.

Throughout the entire battle, the spell from Purgatory had subconsciously driven this guy's spirit to the extreme.

Nonetheless, he could still distinguish between enemies and allies in his heart.

So even though his eyes were filled with violence, he wouldn't turn on his own.

At this moment, facing his companion's reminder.

He took a deep breath and showed what he believed was a gentle smile, but in truth, it was a sinister and frightening grin:

"Bolat, don't worry, I'm fine."

"It's just that his face is so hateful... I couldn't resist giving him a few more hits."

The companion took a step back:

"As long as you're fine."

After the response, the caster maintaining the Klein Shield also walked away from Ronald and stood back up.

Arrogance filled his mind as he sentenced Ronald to death.

He hadn't considered any unexpected outcomes in the battle.

After all, in his view, having been attacked so violently for over a minute, how could anyone still be alive?

So, under the influence of these emotions.

This caster confidently canceled the shield on him, and with the posture of a victor, he bent down to scoop up Ronald's lifeless body.

As for his companion...

The doppelgänger standing aside felt something odd but was somewhat afraid due to the previous scene; he merely voiced his thoughts:

"Ted, maybe it's just me being paranoid, but I feel your state was off just now."

"You usually don't..."

Swish——

Suddenly, a flash of a dark sword passed.

At the moment the caster bent down after dismantling the shield and was about to scoop up Ronald's body, completely off guard.

Ronald, who had been motionless, suddenly struck!

His speed already surpassed that of these Nine Commandments casters.

At this close range, the arrogant opponent was entirely unprepared for the attack.

With just the flash of a sword.

That head with a lingering arrogant smile was severed, flying high amidst the sudden strike.

"..."

The blood of his companion splattered directly onto the face of the nearby doppelgänger.

These doppelgängers shared the caster's consciousness, but witnessing his companion die up close, he couldn't react immediately.

When he realized the warm liquid splattered on him meant...

"No!"

The doppelgänger closest to Ronald immediately screamed and charged forward.

"Bastard, what did you do?"

Ronald's reaction retained his usual coldness.

He lifted a foot to kick the charging doppelgänger away, sending him crashing into the barrier Ronald had created, shattering him. His gaze then fixed directly on the enemy holding the Essence Theory.

Among the enemies present, this guy posed the greatest threat to Ronald.

But the hardest one to handle was still the guy with the Klein Shield.

Against other enemies, Ronald could at least engage in a straightforward duel.

But this guy——

He possessed an invincible defense that no normal attack could penetrate.

Ronald could only subtly influence his mindset, causing him to expose a flaw under the pressure of his own uncontrolled emotions, creating the opportunity for a decisive strike.

The entire process was a risk for Ronald too.

To make this guy completely let down his guard, while lying on the ground beforehand, Ronald not only maintained the guise of his weakened state but also withdrew the defense of Guardian Angel, placing all defense on Slothful Sin.

——Fortunately, he gambled right.

The caster maintaining the Klein Shield was no weakling in terms of power, but his greatest threat in combat came from reflecting the opponents' attacks.

By lying motionless, Ronald disabled a portion of the opponent's damage sources, contributing to the fatal misjudgment of this emotionally extreme strong enemy.

"Hah..."

Reorganizing his thoughts, Ronald let out a long breath.

Having dealt with this thorny issue, he could finally focus all his attention on the most critical enemy before him.

The secrets hidden within this church ruin.

The reasons why the original Essence Theory from the Rachimont Ruins was in this person's possession.

And more intelligence only known to the high-level members of Nine Commandments.

These questions could only be answered through him.

As Ronald stared at the opponent, the enemy confronting him showed anger and hostility too. Witnessing his companion dying before his eyes, any normal individual would react.

But compared to the caster with doppelgängers, the enemy holding the Essence Theory was more composed.

He kept his gaze on watchful Ronald.

The speed of his incantations voluntarily increased:

"You were the first to raise such a bright torch in such darkness,

You first illuminated the goal of life's happiness,

You guided me!"

Almost simultaneously, Ronald began his charge again.

The doppelgängers surrounding him focused intensely on controlling the spell, intending to trap Ronald within their barrier.

Ronald was already prepared for this situation.

He didn't want to waste a bit of time breaking the barrier; he directly activated Humanity's End and rudely charged out.

Bam——

Under rule-level protection, Ronald barreled forward.

The casters maintaining the barrier were shocked.

Only the holder of the Essence Theory responded quickly, immediately channeling magic power to envelop himself in the spell just cast.

Next.

An unexpected situation emerged for the Nine Commandments casters.

The seemingly eager charging Ronald.

Suddenly shifted direction upon close engagement, leaping towards what's behind him!