MTLNOVEL Chapter 762 The Villains VS The Power Couple [Part 4]
Villain Ch 762. The Villains VS The Power Couple [Part 4]
Allen and Azura landed on the ground. They stumbled upon landing, struggling to regain their footing on the uneven terrain. Despite their efforts to land as smoothly as possible, the force of their descent made it a challenging endeavor.
The once peaceful village had transformed into a scene of chaos and turmoil. Buildings lay in ruins, their structures shattered by the relentless assault of the villains. The air was thick with the acrid scent of smoke and the sounds of battle reverberated through the air.
Finding a hiding place amidst the chaos would be no easy task. The villains continued their relentless pursuit. Allen scanned their surroundings. He noticed the surviving players lurking in the shadows, their eyes wide with fear and anticipation.
It was clear that they were not alone in this place. The other players, though hidden from view, watched their every move, their curiosity piqued by the epic battle unfolding before them. Some held their breath, activating their screen recorders, ready to capture every moment of the intense showdown.
Once again they pushed their feet to run, the urgency of the situation driving them forward. But as they sprinted through the chaotic village, the question hung heavy in their minds—where should they go?
Allen's thoughts raced as he considered his options. His initial plan had been to let Vivian and the others deal with Azura, but now that he was actively involved in helping her, betraying her openly was no longer an option. He couldn't afford to show any sign of disloyalty under this many eyes.
"What should we do?" Azura's voice trembled with panic as they dashed through the chaotic village, their breaths ragged from exertion. She glanced around frantically, searching for any sign of escape. "Should we go separate ways?"
Allen's mind raced as he weighed their options. Separating could provide a chance to evade capture, but it also meant leaving Azura vulnerable to the villains' attacks. He glanced back, catching sight of Vivian and the others closing in.
"Go! I'll hold them off," Allen's voice was firm, determination flashing in his eyes as he faced Azura.
Azura's frown deepened, her brows knitting together in concern. "Why?" Her voice was tinged with apprehension, a hint of fear creeping into her tone. "They're invincible. That's the same as committing suicide," she warned, her words laced with urgency.
Allen met her gaze, a flicker of defiance in his eyes. Despite the danger, a thrill coursed through him at the prospect of facing the villains head-on. "I know, but this isn't the first time I've faced the villains," he reassured her, his voice tinged with confidence. He meant the showdown at Black Castle's altar, where he'd managed to hold his own against Vivian.
Azura couldn't shake the uneasy feeling that settled in her stomach at the sight of Allen's grin. It sent a shiver down her spine, conjuring memories of their past duels and the dark intensity that flickered in his eyes. She was torn between admiration for his bravery and concern for his recklessness.
"Just go," Allen's voice snapped her back to the present, his tone firm and resolute. He came to a sudden stop, his movements commanding attention as he pivoted to face their pursuers. Azura hesitated for a moment, torn between following his orders and staying to fight by his side.
Without hesitation, Allen faced Larissa and Vivian head-on, his blades at the ready as he prepared to confront them. With a swift motion, he lunged forward, his movements fluid and precise. In the blink of an eye, he activated his hiding skill, disappearing from view in a blur of motion.
The sudden disappearance caught Larissa and Vivian off guard, their expressions morphing into a mixture of surprise and confusion.
In the eyes of other players and Azura, it was clear that Larissa and Vivian were taken aback by Allen's audacious move. To them, it seemed like Allen was throwing himself into a battle he couldn't possibly win. Running away would have been the logical choice, especially since this wasn't a scripted event.
However, the reality was different. Larissa and Vivian were actually surprised by the intensity of Allen's resistance. Despite the odds, Allen was putting up a fierce fight, displaying determination that caught them off guard. They understood Allen's decision to stand his ground; if he appeared to be half-hearted in his fight against the villains, it could raise suspicions among the other players.
Azura's feet froze mid-step. Her heart sank as she realized what was about to happen. Despite Allen's orders to flee, she couldn't bring herself to abandon him in his time of need.
With a determined resolve, Azura turned back towards the direction where Allen had vanished, her mind made up. If they were going down, they would go down fighting together. After all, hadn't she faced the emperor head-on just the day before? She couldn't stand idly by while Allen put himself in harm's way.
But before she could make a move, a chilling male voice pierced the air once more. "Demonic Lance," the words echoed ominously, sending a shiver down Azura's spine. She braced herself for the onslaught, knowing that they were once again at the mercy of their powerful adversaries.
The black lances descended from the sky once again, Azura's heart raced with adrenaline-fueled determination. With agile footwork honed, she danced between the deadly projectiles, her movements a blur of speed and precision.
With each lance that hurtled towards her, Azura's instincts kicked in, guiding her swift dodges and evasions. She leaped to the side with lightning reflexes, narrowly avoiding the lethal rain of projectiles. One lance sailed past her left shoulder, grazing the fabric of her armor, while another whizzed dangerously close to her right leg.
Two lances, three lances – they plummeted towards the ground like massive arrows seeking their mark. With a sharp hiss, they embedded themselves into the earth, sending plumes of dust and debris into the air. Azura gritted her teeth, her eyes fixed on the lethal projectiles as they struck the ground with deadly force.
Despite her agile maneuvers, several lances came perilously close to striking her. With a fierce determination, Azura's blades moved in a swift, fluid motion, deflecting the projectiles with expert precision. It required intense concentration and split-second timing, but Azura remained focused, her senses sharp as she danced through the onslaught.
Her footwork was a delicate balance of grace and agility, her movements calculated and precise as she navigated the chaotic battlefield.
The onslaught of black lances ceased and the dust began to settle. Azura found herself surrounded by a formidable barrier of deadly projectiles. The lances were embedded deeply in the ground, forming an impenetrable fence that separated her from Allen and obscured her view of what was happening on the other side.
Azura's heart sank as she realized the gravity of the situation. With the lances forming a barrier between them, she was effectively cut off from her companion, unable to reach him or even ascertain his fate.
"Oh no…" Azura muttered under her breath, her voice tinged with worry and frustration. The realization sank in that the devil emperor had deliberately separated her from Allen, leaving her vulnerable and exposed.
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Panic threatened to overtake her, but she forced herself to stay calm, knowing that she needed to focus if she hoped to survive.
"You can't run away anymore," a male voice resonated from above. Azura lifted her gaze to the sky, her eyes widening in alarm as she spotted the ominous figures of the devil emperor, accompanied by his formidable subordinates, the siren and fox demon. Their menacing presence sent a chill down her spine. She felt a wave of apprehension wash over her.
Her heart pounded in her chest, each beat echoing loudly in her ears. This situation was far worse than anything she had faced before. Even the failure of her ambush at the war event paled in comparison to the danger she now found herself in.
At least then, she had only confronted the devil emperor himself, but now she was up against him and his powerful allies, making her chances of success seem bleak.
"Your lover will no longer be able to help you," the siren chirped in a mocking tone, her words laced with amusement and malice.
Azura's cheeks flushed with embarrassment at the siren's taunt. "He's not my boyfriend!" she blurted out hastily, the words tumbling from her lips before she could stop them.
The response was met with silence from the devil emperor, the siren, and the fox demon. Their expressions shifted from amusement to something resembling disbelief, and Azura could practically feel their judgmental stares boring into her.
Realizing her mistake, Azura inwardly cursed herself for her awkward outburst. She hadn't meant to reveal her feelings or make things awkward, but her response had only managed to draw attention to the very thing she had been trying to deny.
Azura bit her lip nervously, her cheeks still flushed with embarrassment. In a desperate attempt to salvage the situation, she quickly activated her Hiding skill, hoping to disappear from sight before she could embarrass herself further.
However, her attempt to escape was short-lived as the fox demon's voice cut through the air, dripping with scorn. "Trying to escape, huh?" she sneered, her tone dripping with amusement.
Before Azura could react, the fox demon conjured a stone wall, trapping Azura within its confines. Panic surged within her as she realized she was now effectively trapped, unable to move or escape.