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Chapter 440 Enchantment Card: Charm of Radiance (3rd Update, 10,000 words update)_2
It transformed into a pool of blood, seeping through the gaps between the fingers.
It wasn't crushed into a pulp by the Night Fiend, but was melted into blood by the power of the Eternal Self.
The blood, like a storm, flew towards the card in Aiwass's hand. Plasma split into three streams in the air, entering the card, causing it to vibrate violently.
Finally, it transformed into a brand-new gold and purple Tarot card. Sparkling with dark gold and crimson brilliance, it fell into Aiwass's hand.
[Enchantment: Charm of Radiance (Lust)]
[Requirement: Darkness 3]
[Sustain: Darkness 3* per minute]
[Instant, Self, Radiance, Echo]
[Effect: Grants the caster "Charm of Radiance," which has the same effect as a Succubus's innate spell]
An Echo Spell version of Charm of Radiance!
Aiwass's spirit was invigorated.
——Indeed, this was the second time a special situation had occurred.
Just like the previous sealing of the Penalty Demon... If the opponent is completely drained, the Phantom Card will directly gain a new attribute!
The Penalty Demon gained an "encore" entry, while the Succubus gained an "echo."
This card now had an echo, meaning it could be used countless times within a day!
Although the mana cost was a bit frightening... summoning required three points of Darkness, and it consumed three points of Darkness every minute.
But as long as Aiwass didn't burn this card, it meant he had gained another spell with unlimited uses!
The normal version of Charm of Radiance definitely didn't have this effect. Otherwise, Aiwass would not have hesitated for a moment between "Charm of Radiance" and "Crimson Poison Widow."
A Charm of Radiance always available for use and a Charm of Radiance that can only be activated once a day and cannot be reopened once closed are completely different in significance!
At that moment, Ligeia suddenly said to Aiwass, "Is it done?"
Upon hearing this, Aiwass turned around.
He saw that the Guardian had clearly broken free from the Succubus's control. His skin had returned to its normal color, and the scars had vanished without a trace, though he was covered in blood and extremely weak. Even so, he remained conscious and gave Aiwass a weak nod.
After the Succubus was completely dissolved by Aiwass, any hints and locks she had left on the Guardian, Gryphon, and Queen Isabel also disappeared without a trace.
The essence of charm is also a curse. When the curser dies, the curse naturally lifts.
——Aiwass indeed couldn't lift the Succubus's control, but he could directly deal with the Succubus herself.
Then, Aiwass immediately understood the implication of Ligeia's words: "Vinesse, return!"
The Night Fiend, already starting to struggle, immediately exploded into a cloud of grey shadow feathers upon receiving Aiwass's command, returning to its traveling form.
The black raven soared toward Aiwass's shoulder, once again becoming statue-like as it conserved its energy, gradually dissipating the power and pressure that had built up.
But before its pressure had fully dissipated, the fully armed Knights of the Arbitration Hall had already arrived.
They had all been attending the ceremony at the Cathedral of Candle Master. The sudden blood rain had caused chaos throughout the city, and their first inclination had been to maintain order.
Only when the skies above the Hall of Silver and Tin changed did they rush back.
From the explosion that erupted from inside the Hall of Silver and Tin to their fully armed arrival at the scene — it took less than a minute.
What they witnessed was a scene that could be described as apocalyptic —
The magnificent and sacred glass steps of Avalon had completely collapsed and shattered. First coming into sight was Aiwass standing alone amidst the broken glass steps, his clothes stained with blood, yet his gaze was sharp, and he appeared to be in good spirits.
In front of him was a filthy pool of blood
Queen Isabel stood above, with Ligeia holding the Avalon scepter, guarding behind the queen.
The young queen stood near the Round Table in Round Table Hall, her body stained with blood. The Guardian, bloodied and barely conscious, knelt protectively in front of Queen Isabel, almost unconscious. His Gryphon, Philip, also appeared weak, huddled in a corner of the glass steps.
What had happened?
——Was the Queen attacked?!
The Guardian suffering grave injuries while protecting the Queen, nearly losing consciousness... Had he blocked some kind of explosive?
The Knights of the Arbitration Hall fell into stunned silence.
They realized they were late—if not for the protection of the great Guardian, perhaps Her Majesty would have met with disaster!
Even though Queen Isabel had not summoned them, even though Ligeia was there, even though they had rushed back to the Hall of Silver and Tin at the first moment... they were ultimately late.
This was, without doubt, their dereliction of duty.
After all, Isabel was almost the sole royal bloodline of Avalon!
Other than Isabel, the Du Lac Family only had her missing father, and a brother who was but two years old.
From her high vantage point, Isabel watched them, her expression stern and her gaze serene.
"Countess Scarlett Emma from Star Antimony suddenly turned into a demon. Then, the Blood Moon descended, and blood rain and curses covered the entire Glass Island."
"Countess Emma launched a direct attack on me—Queen of Avalon, successor to Lancelot. It was an attack that could have been fatal."
Young Queen Isabel declared with calm and dignity, "Lord Barton fought until he nearly lost consciousness, and Ligeia dealt with the most dangerous blow for me."
"Fortunately, there was Lord Moriarty—his devout prayer summoned the miracle of the Eternal Self, which annihilated Countess Emma, now a succubus, and brought an end to that crimson night, calling back the sacred sunshine to Avalon during the Cathedral of Candle Master's service."
At this moment, Isabel seemed to have a bit of Aiwass about her.
"—I testify that what Her Majesty says is the truth."
Ligeia, too, raised her scepter and proclaimed loudly.
Just as she had previously acted in front of the reporters, in collusion with Aiwass.
Then, Ligeia pointed to a puddle of stained blood on the ground: "That is the remnant of Countess Emma—its power has been reduced to a puddle of stained blood by the greatness of the Eternal Self."
The knights could naturally sense that this was true.
They were all powerful beings of the fourth energy level, vaguely able to sense the immense power within that puddle of stained blood, and the traces of the Pillar God lingering in the air.
At this moment, the Blood Moon phantom night of Avalon had come to an end. The bloody storm had subsided, the blood that turned from clear water was clear once more, and the blood that had fallen on the ground had turned back into rainwater, as if everything had been an illusion.
The midday sun shone once again upon the interior of the Hall of Silver and Tin, reflecting a rainbow in the post-rain sky.
It seemed like an affirmation from the Candle Master—the knights of the Arbitration Hall could only think so.
For at this moment, that light shone within the hall, and countless shattered colorful glasses refracted fantastic and magnificent colors.
Aiwass stood amidst those shattered glasses, his body reflecting a divine radiance.
This young priest, who had borrowed the power of the Pillar God through prayer, held his hands clasped in front of his forehead, eyes closed in prayer.
No one dared interrupt his prayer, not even daring to breathe too loudly.
"—I praise the Candle Master."
Finally, Aiwass spoke in a low voice, "Honor to the Eternal Self.
"I bear the Scale of the Crown Lord, the blood of the Serpent Father, and the blessing of the Gemini Mirror. Fortunate to have the gods' protection, I was able to safeguard Her Majesty from peril."
He released his hands and looked towards the knights: "And you..."
The pupils of Aiwass still retained a brilliance like the sunset's vivid red, and his presence still carried waves of an authoritative pressure yet to dissipate—a presence even stronger than that of Meg or Ligeia.
The weak could not perceive it; only the strong could sense it.
If it was stronger than Meg, then it must be the lingering power of the Pillar God!
"Your ineptitude nearly cost Her Majesty her life."
The young Minister of the Department of Care of Magical Creatures looked at these knights, speaking calmly, each word deliberate: "Your complacency has brought shame upon Avalon."
"—Repent, before the judgment comes."
In that frightening silence and stillness, after a long while...
Finally, one knight, filled with guilt, knelt on one knee, lowering his head. He drew his sword and placed it horizontally in front of him.
This was the knightly etiquette of Avalon, implying "Even if you use this sword to behead me, I will not evade."
Then one after another, knights fell to their knees, laying down their swords.
It was as if they were kneeling to the Round Table Hall, to Queen Isabel, or to the shattered glass staircase.
Or perhaps, they were bowing to Aiwass, who stood tall upon the wreckage of that glass staircase.
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