Chapter 184: Against the Calamity (3)
"They live up to their fame."
For the first time, since watching from afar, Old Gargoyle’s fury ebbed and awe appeared in those gem-embedded eyes.
In a rare instance, the Duke agreed with him. "To manifest the might of their souls through the surrounding energy is proof of their indomitable will and undying spirit. They should be close to taking that next step."
"Indeed. We might have a chance to witness the ascendance of a new Transformed Knight." Old Gargoyle’s voice seemed genuinely gleeful at the thought.
The Duke glanced at him. "Close to the next step, taking the next step, and surviving that step are all three different concepts."
"I know," Old Gargoyle rolled his eyes at the Duke. Apparently, the sight of the three Knights having their manifestations filled him with some hope. "The Transformed stage turns humans into demigods but reaching that stage requires people to overcome death. These three might even fall here today."
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’This thing...’
Hex stared at the tool on the floor. The destruction this thing caused when used was vivid in his mind. For some reason, seeing this thing here, a wild and suicidal idea took root inside Hex.
He sensed the energy in the air turning violent. He didn’t turn to look at the four powerhouses behind him, his senses were enough to determine it. But instead of running away, like the others, Hex picked up the tool and shuffled toward the back of the pile of rubble he just left.
He barely reached it when the air exploded. The broken pieces atop the pile flew off, hitting the distant walls and buildings and tremors ran through the ground. Hex gasped for breath as the pressure in the air increased, making it difficult to breathe. But he didn’t leave.