Endless Evolution: Last Star

Chapter 798: The Fall of the Monarch (Part 1)

Adam didnʼt have time to sort out the details of what happened, he didnʼt know how or why Silvana decided to do this, but he knew it happened.

She had taken his wound for herself, completely healing his arm. It was the Operatorʼs one-time opportunity to correct the Phantomʼs mistake, at least while Silvana was so weak. Unlike Adam, her real path had only recently begun.

Still unable to believe what was happening, Adam gripped his left shoulder tightly. It was real, not an illusion or ability, something else.

”Damn, how I long to know everything, but youʼre right Lone Blaze, I have to fulfill Silvanaʼs hopes.”

Whoooooooooooooosh.

Without a momentʼs hesitation, Adam flapped his wing, bursting out of the damaged courtyard of the fortress.

He didnʼt see Katrinʼs dazed face. She wanted to ask him how he healed his wound, but Adam had no answer.

The Crimson Monarch had not expected this development as well.

”Unbelievable, his Operator, she was able to do it on that level?”

Then, he nodded deeply, recognizing Silvanaʼs sacrifice at the highest level.

ʼLooks like my decision not to kill him but to capture him turned out to be the right one.ʼ

The monarchʼs deep crimson eyes fixed intently on Adam, rushing towards him in a fiery flash.

ʼOh, Adam Vinter, I have to take you away from humans and your Operator too, but thatʼs not the priority. Otherwise, you could destroy the world, completely... Itʼs far worse than our, unfortunate situation.ʼ

Toward the end of the Crimson Monarchʼs musings, Adam appeared in front of him. His wing was wide open, his rings glowing with red energy, and Lone Blaze was wielding his needle.

”The Crimson Monarch, itʼs time to call it a day.”

In a heartbeat, Adamʼs fists came down on the majestic monster. He reacted immediately, stopping Adamʼs hits, his gauntlets were strong enough for that, and in terms of speed, he was not inferior.

Thrust.

A red-hot needle pierced the Crimson Monarchʼs shoulder, then in a lightning-fast sweep split his chest.

Before the Crimson Monarch could react, Adam grabbed him by the collar, his veins filling his arms in a tight grip.

The Crimson Monarchʼs eyes went wide for a moment, regeneration was actively healing his wounds, but that was not Adamʼs goal.

Adamʼs gaze grew darker as he flapped his wing, flying high up.

”I already told you that Iʼm going to throw you to the ground, you arrogant bastard!”

They glared at each other, the Crimson Monarch trying to loosen Adamʼs grip, yet Adamʼs hands would rather tear off than his fingers unclench. This was his best opportunity, he couldnʼt fail.

Disappearing behind a layer of dark clouds, for a split second Adam soared through the air. He made enough mistakes, that no one else could help him.

Streams of energy traveled down the Crimson Monarchʼs gauntlets, he was going to destroy Adamʼs arms, for he would not die from it.

At the last moment, gritting his teeth, Adam lifted the Crimson Monarch above him before throwing the Crimson Monarch down with all his might.

The Crimson Monarch expected Adam to do this, so he didnʼt worry. He started flapping his wing vigorously, aiming his arms at Adam, ready to fire a shot of scarlet lightning.

But, instead of dodging, Adamʼs wing came into motion throwing him into the Crimson Monarch.

In the blink of an eye, the distance between them shortened so much that in the event of a direct hit, the blast would have killed them both.

Adamʼs risk was justified.

The Crimson Monarchʼs eyes went wide, he prepared to block Adamʼs attack, soon a flaming needle reflected in his eyes.

Clash.

The sharp blade slashed into The Crimson Monarchʼs gauntlets, sparks flew off to the side, the needle was unable to pierce his armor.

The truth was that it was a distraction.

With the next breath, Adamʼs fist full force from his Nexus, plunged into the Crimson Monarchʼs belly.

Sure, if he attacked to the head, it would have dealt the Crimson Monarchʼs damage much more seriously, but that wasnʼt Adamʼs goal.

Thump.

A ring of wind spread around with a thud. The shockwave threw the Crimson Monarch straight down like a cannonball.

Despite the intense pain and damaged organs, the Crimson Monarch immediately tried to regain his balance.

Flap. Flap. Flap.

His lone wing flapped violently, wanting to take control of the wind currents. Perhaps, if he had two powerful wings he would have succeeded, but... in his situation, the attempts were hopeless.

The momentum was too strong, the only thing that awaited the Crimson Monarch was a violent crash to the ground.

The monsters watching the fight from the surface quickly scurried away. No one knew what would happen next.

With a pillar of black sand mixed with snow, the Crimson Monarch crashed into the ground.

Before he could get up, a fiery burst of flame rained down on him in his wake, Adam wasnʼt about to slow down. This was his opportunity to seize the advantage.

Then, one Phantom in the fortress jerked.

”Theyʼre on the ground...” Katrin muttered in disbelief, ”Right, he did it.”

Viron and Gnash glanced over. They couldnʼt help Adam, at least not as long as the Crimson Monarch had at least a tenth of his strength, but Katrin had that opportunity.

”Go ahead... Youʼve been waiting for this moment.” Viron nodded slightly, going to watch the fight, he achieved his victory already.

His eyes grew deeper, and coldness and curiosity mixed into an unknown emotion.

”Not all of us get a second chance, but you get a third one. Take full advantage of it.”

Step. Step. Step.

Gnash walked over to her and swung her staff, gravity plates, purple stones full of energy ended up on her wrists and ankles.

Seriousness with hope filled her rare eyes.

”Iʼm not a support, but I can help with some things thanks to my plentiful abilities. Youʼll be faster and stronger, the recoil weaker, but only as long as my gravity works on you.”

Glancing at them, Katrin nodded firmly, pressing her fist to her chest.

”Thank you, both of you. Unlike me, you have won your battles. Iʼll do my best.”

Without hesitation, Katrin rushed forward, jumping off the north tower to head into the most dangerous fight of her life.