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Chapter 244

“I wonder—who would have guessed that such a place would be hidden just below the Imperial Palace?” Galahad stepped away from the two hundred fully-armored knights and looked around. “I’m really glad I’m with you today, Joshua.”

“I feel the same.”

A satisfied smile came to Galahad’s lips.

“According to the Tower Master of the Magic Tower, this place might be related to the demons. They are different from any enemy we have ever faced before, so we have to be very careful.” Galahad gave Joshua a sidelong glance and continued. “However, His Majesty sends the Legendary Spearman with me, so I don’t think there’s any reason for me to be afraid of anything.”

“This way!”

They both turned around. The voice came from one of the knights that they had sent to scout up ahead. It seemed that the knight had been waiting for them.

“That stone gate.” Galahad’s finger pointed at it.

A snake? A wolf? A terrifying creature was emblazoned on the gate, and its jaws gaped in a way that defied description.

“That image seems quite similar to descriptions of ‘Amon’...”

“Amon... the highest-level demon?” Joshua’s eyes widened slightly.

Galahad nodded with a stiff look. “We all know the top fifty demon rankings, and they barely change as well. Amon has proudly maintained the 7th position for over a thousand years now. In terms of pure combat power, Amon might be slightly stronger than the demons above him, according to the Tower Master.”

The two soon arrived in front of the stone gate.

“Ah, isn’t this place technically ripe for exploration? Who knows, maybe we’ll find Hell or the Demon Realm. And if anything goes wrong... It’s up to us to stop it.”

Galahad produced a sinuous key reminiscent of a snake’s tail and nervously held it in his hand. “Are you ready?”

“Yes.” Joshua nodded.

“Then... I’ll open it now.” Galahad slowly inserted the key. It slipped in remarkably smoothly, even for a custom-made key, and when it was turned, the rumbling of unknown mechanical devices could be heard.

However...

“W-wait...!” Joshua urgently called out upon noticing something strange.

The air had rapidly become heavier. Joshua’s highly tuned senses were telling him that something was amiss.

‘Something is wrong...’

Without hesitation, Joshua’s trembling hands grabbed Galahad, and they were quickly devoured by a crimson light afterward.

***

“Get off me...”

Joshua heard a barely-audible moan a moment before Galahad’s eyes slowly opened.

“Are you out of your mind?! Where are we?” Galahad exclaimed.

“We’re probably beyond that stone gate...”

“We went inside the stone gate?” Galahad said blankly. He grabbed his throbbing head and asked, “Where are the others? What are these statues?”

“It’s just the two of us here. And...” Joshua glanced around.

Numerous bizarre stone statues were strewn around the capacious cavern. They bore characteristically demonic features: protruding canines, a pair of horns protruding from their bare heads, and a pair of wings. If Joshua’s knowledge was accurate, then they were...

“Gargoyles.”

Galahad flinched. “Gargoyles? The ones they call the watchmen of hell?”

“That’s not all.” Joshua gestured with his chin. “There’s not a single exit in sight. The stone gate is also nowhere to be seen.”

“...!” Galahad quickly looked around and exclaimed, “Is this real? Are we really trapped?”

“Shh... It’d be nice if we only got trapped. Unfortunately, I think this place is going to collapse sooner or later.”

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“Ptoooey!” Galahad retreated as Joshua spat another mouthful of blood.

Galahad was in a good mood. All of Joshua’s questions made sense to him now, and he was happy to say farewell to his friend. Galahad’s concerns were finally about to end.

“I have always been afraid. The sight of that damned spear alone makes me feel like I’m going mad!”

Galahad had to admit it. It didn’t really matter because it was the end of his source of fear.

Now, it became clear that he respected Joshua not because of the latter’s Superhuman capabilities nor of his great achievements. It was all because he had always felt inferior and afraid in front of the latter.

As an explosion engulfed Joshua, Galahad smiled brightly. It was probably the brightest smile that Galahad had ever revealed in his life.

***

This stage was created for the debt of that fateful day.

Joshua’s hollow eyes landed on Galahad.

“At last, the time has come...” Joshua started. “I will end you with the technique you feared so much.”

Clang!

There was an audible clang as Lugia’s spearheads collided with the floor.

Joshua stared at Galahad, seemingly disgusted as he said, “It’s a bit disappointing to know that you will meet your end today. I didn’t want to end things just like this, you know? Anyway...”

Joshua transmitted his voice using mana into Galahad’s ear.

Galahad trembled as if he had been struck by lightning.

“H-How?!”

“It’ll be quick, but I guess I’m more than satisfied to see that kind of look on your face.”

“How do you know that?! Tell me!” Galahad screamed.

Joshua smirked. Galahad’s expression was a mirror image of Joshua’s own at the end of his previous life.

“Nope, I’m not telling you. Please, die curious for me,” said Joshua as he made his move.

Joshua could sense Knight Commander Rod approaching him at breakneck speed, but it was already too late.

Knight Commander Rod stretched his hand out and screamed. “No!”

[When the battle is done, when blood and flesh are dust on the wind,

Weep not for lives severed,

Weep not for memories lost,

Because of you, your shining example, this land will remain secure.

Thy noble sacrifice, I will remember.

In the deepest depths of the earth, sacred souls of the restless dead,

Pour out thy resentment through this spear.

Spear Art: Oblivion.

- A tribute to the dead.]

Finally, the spearheads of the crimson spear collided with the floor once more.

Amidst the tapestry of crimson lines, Lugia’s enthralling performance finally ended as it pierced Galahad’s heart.

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