Alpha Instinct-Chapter 82: "Silverin’s Blessing"

Mikaela advanced across the battlefield with a graceful ferocity, like a lioness freed after a long captivity, focused on her targets.

Leonard, energized by the intense aura emanating from Mikaela, drew Smiling and Absolution, activated his ELEV, and launched himself into the battle, feeling a surge of new vigor.

"Okay, okay, I’ve done more than my share!" Kaleb grumbled dramatically. "I’m gonna go grab a coconut water while you guys finish up... if you even need me, that is." He sat down on a rock, feigning disinterest, but in truth, feeling a bit out of place and useless in the face of Mikaela’s display of power and Leonard’s newfound energy.

Everyone turned their attention back to the battle. The Diabolus Impetus were numerous, perhaps four or five for each combatant present.

The girl who had been kneeling before, now standing, revealed her true capability. She was a Light Orator, a class specializing in enhancement and support, and she had only needed time to cast her spells.

"Oh, Goddess of Light, who takes away the sin of the world, grant these loyal combatants Your vision, and may the strength of my faith guide them to the glory of their arms!" She proclaimed, her voice vibrating with power and devotion.

A blinding flash, followed by a rain of tiny, shimmering particles of light, descended upon the entire battlefield.

"Ah, Silverin, finally! I thought I wouldn’t make it..." said Mikaela, a relieved smile spreading across her face as she recognized her longtime friend.

Leonard was surprised and amazed. It was the first time he had witnessed a buff ability in action. He felt his vision become sharper, his muscles lighter and more responsive. "Incredible... so that’s what a buffer class does?" he murmured to himself.

Feeling lighter and more agile with the buff, Evelyn raised her Subterfuge to level 2 and shouted, "My name is Evelyn, a Shadow Rogue! Get your shadows to connect with something, so I can provide attack support to everyone!" She explained that the subterfuge teleport only worked if the shadow she was in connected with the shadow of her target.

Her beautiful black angel wings unfurled, and she disappeared into the shadows, reappearing instantly behind Raviel. Understanding the pattern Evelyn had shouted, the warrior with the axes kicked his target, causing the Diabolus Impetus’s shadow to lengthen and connect with Raviel’s.

Like a messenger of death, Evelyn appeared behind the imp, beheading it instantly before it could even perceive her presence.

"You’re quick! I like you!" Evelyn said to the warrior, winking and disappearing into her own shadow.

The warrior, caught off guard by Evelyn’s aggressive and direct attitude, was visibly disconcerted and blushed slightly.

Evelyn then reappeared next to the orator. "Mikaela said your name is Silverin, right?" she asked. "I need your help."

"Yes. Silverin, at your service."

"Can you give me a vigor-enhancing blessing?" Evelyn asked.

"Yes, but... why?" Silverin asked, confused. "They just got here. And usually, people only ask for that after a long battle." She thought.

"Cast your blessing on that guy over there," Evelyn replied, pointing to Leonard. "From what I know of him, something is about to happen, and he’s going to wear himself out."

Silverin nodded, knelt, and returned to her prayers. It would take some time for her to cast the blessing, as she was still only a Silver rank.

As Evelyn had predicted, Leonard’s excitement exploded. He was at his maximum ELEV, using Ghostly Steps frequently and precisely. He took down one... two... three Diabolus Impetus in a matter of seconds. Find exclusive stories on novelbuddy

"Is that guy a demon?" commented the crossbowman, impressed.

"If you call the Walker of the Pentagram a demon, you are in deep trouble," Evelyn replied, with an ironic smile.

"Wha... Wa... lker... Of... The... Penta... Pentagram?" The crossbowman stammered, barely able to pronounce the phrase.

"Be quiet, Xavier, I’m trying to pray here," Silverin reprimanded, without opening her eyes.

The crossbowman was even more confused. "Evelyn was just kidding, right?"

A childish, playful smile appeared on Leonard’s face. He felt alive and happy, having fun amidst the chaos of battle.

Mikaela, with her "inquisitor" personality, felt challenged by Leonard’s display. "You think you’re going to kill more than me, you little brat?" She growled. "Your sins will never let you do that!" And, with renewed fury, she charged toward more Diabolus Impetus.

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The two of them, Leonard and Mikaela, alone, seemed like a whirlwind cutting through the battlefield, taking down enemy after enemy with frightening speed and efficiency.

At a certain point, Leonard and Mikaela found themselves in the middle of the battlefield, their attacks synchronized. Leonard aimed for the head of a Diabolus Impetus, while Mikaela focused on the legs. The result was brutal and efficient: the imp was split into three parts, with a clean and precise cut. Unintentionally, Leonard’s and Mikaela’s swords clashed, producing a terrifying metallic clang.

They exchanged a look and laughed, a complicit and amused laugh. Then, they gave each other a high-five and went back to attacking, each going in a different direction. The joy of battle, the feeling of power and camaraderie, was evident on their faces.

"It doesn’t even look like their lives are at risk," commented the crossbowman, incredulous.

"I think they’re in a playground," replied Raviel, with a hearty laugh.

Kaleb, who had been sitting on a rock until then, slowly got up, took the reins of the four horses, and began to walk slowly towards the battlefield. "I knew this would happen," he grumbled, with a tone of feigned arrogance. "I bet by the time I get there, it’ll all be over."

The warrior with the axes, already disinterested in the battle, approached Evelyn. "That guy... is he at the peak of Gold rank?"

Evelyn smiled, amused by the warrior’s naiveté.

Confused, he asked, "Why are you laughing?

"He’s just a Silver, on his best days..." Evelyn replied with a restrained laugh.

The warrior was perplexed by the news. "What’s his name?" he asked, his voice strained.

"Leonard..." replied Evelyn, and, after a brief pause, added, "...Remember that name..."