Chapter 121: Phoenix Ascension!
Freya’s POV
Cain was locked in a fierce battle against Zorx, their clash turning the area outside the dungeon into a living hellscape. The sheer intensity of their flames made the very earth crack and spew magma. Both of them wielded fire, yet their flames devoured each other in a relentless struggle for dominance.
The aftermath of their attacks didn’t spare anything nearby—countless dungeon-break monsters were caught in the crossfire. Seeing this, Arsene quickly issued warnings to the knights and professors still locked in battle against the creatures. But instead of retreating, Arsene, alongside the commanders of the Braveheart Kingdom’s knight order, used this opportunity to counterattack, cutting down the hundreds of rampaging monsters.
The battlefield was pure chaos. I, Kael, Leopold, and Erin’s team could only watch Cain’s battle from a distance, unable to interfere.
Refusing to remain idle, we decided to help Arsene push back the dungeon-break monsters. I swung my sword, executing precise strikes using the Flamemore Swordsmanship that I had trained in for years. Leopold fought beside me, his blade cutting through the creatures with expert precision. Meanwhile, Kael struggled—he had never been able to master the Flamemore Swordsmanship, a fact that visibly frustrated him. Still, he fought fiercely, wielding his sword, Ignis, which unleashed devastating bursts of fire magic.
Gritting my teeth, I clenched my fist and dove back into the fray.
After an intense battle, we had nearly eradicated the monsters. Arsene, along with the knight commanders, successfully wiped out the remaining forces.
Exhaustion hit us like a crashing wave. My mana was running low, my body screamed for rest, and even Leopold looked drained. Kael, though clearly on the verge of collapse, still stood firm, his grip on Ignis unyielding. Erin hurriedly cast [Heal] on us, protected by her teammates as she worked.
As the battlefield quieted, our attention returned to Cain’s fight with Zorx. Their battle raged on, an overwhelming display of fire and destruction.
Then, it happened.
Cain unleashed a devastating attack, engulfing Zorx in flames. But the demon didn’t falter. His burning gaze shifted toward us—toward me, Kael, Leopold, and Erin’s team. With terrifying speed, he lunged, summoning a massive spell—[Apocalyptic Flame Eruption]. A shadowy inferno, laced with demonic energy, surged toward us like the maw of a vengeful god.