Chapter 18
(AN: Sleep deprivation is very bad! That's why you need to get good sleep you don't accidentally post the wrong Chapter like I did! x_x)
With a single hit from Diluc's sword, the gate to the Abyss Cult's stronghold was reduced to rubble.
The scorching flames quickly spread throughout the entire stronghold, fueled by the wind. The water elemental shield created by the Abyss Mage was shattered in an instant, crumbling like paper.
Before the mage could even attempt to conjure a second shield, Diluc's greatsword descended upon him, cutting through the air with unrelenting force.
In a matter of moments, the Abyss Mage was no more, and the remaining Hilichurls stood no chance against Diluc's might. They fell swiftly, their lives snuffed out by the fiery blade.
After collecting the rough stone, Diluc turned and set off for the next stronghold.
The training he'd received in the "Wind Spirit Technique" had made his attacks more efficient. The fire element combined with the wind allowed him to break through the shields of the Abyss Mages in an instant. What once took him considerable time and effort was now achieved in the blink of an eye.
Without their shields, the Abyss Mages were mere prey for Diluc's blade.
By the end of the night, a large number of Abyss Cult strongholds in Mondstadt had been eradicated. Each time a stronghold fell, brilliant flames illuminated the darkness.
The next morning, Klee made her way to the kitchen.
"Good morning, Brother Yuri, Brother Kevin, Sister March 7th, and Brother Dan Heng~!" Klee greeted with infectious energy.