The Last Paragon in the Apocalypse

Chapter 1068: Sisters Battle

”Ladies and gentlemen, after two shocking battles, we are finally about to witness the last battle of the day,” Pickle Berry said, stirring everyone watching the competition.

”However, before we begin, I would like to announce that this battle is special. It is a one-of-a-kind experience that I believe everyone will enjoy greatly.

The reason it will be a special one is that the battle is between two sisters who were separated for 50 years before reuniting in a moment that I am sure will bring most to tears when they experience it in theaters a year from now.

Now, they each are a powerhouse gearing up to defend this world from the heavens.

They have proven how brave they are, and I think you all can bear witness that when it comes to having the best interest at heart, these two sisters have done their part.”

Miriam’s image appeared, ”War Goddess Miriam had fought and protected several cities from the days the heavens fell and the world went into chaos.

She fought and protected the innocent from harm, and now, she is gearing up to face the doom that is coming to us.”

Tifa’s image appeared next, ”And while most of you didn’t know this, the Vampire Queen saw the best in everyone, and so even as zombies, she managed to save them and help them regain their sanity.

She not only saw humans as the righteous, but she also gave the zombies a chance, and now they will stand alongside us humans as evolved and ready-to-fight warriors.

Ladies and gentlemen, the battle between the War Goddess Miriam and her big sister Vampire Queen Tifa is about to start in the Kade Antic Arena.”

A grey planet appeared on every screen and quickly zoomed in on the planet’s surface, showing two ladies standing 100 meters apart.

The arena is situated in a desert, featuring both hard ground and sand.

There will be dust if you stomp hard on the ground, but it is not too soft to sink the feet into the ground if the stomp is too hard.

Tifa stood opposite her sister, a calm smile on her face.

She wanted this moment, and now that she has it, she plans to make the best of it.

”Are you ready?” she asked.

”Born ready,” Miriam answered.

Tifa smiled and took out two short swords. Miriam also retrieved her sword, but hers is only a single sword. She only uses one sword.

”Then prove to me you are capable of handling yourself,” Tifa said, and Miriam nodded.

”BEGIN”

At the same time, Pickle Berry’s voice entered their heads, prompting them to move.

The two sisters moved and clashed in a symphony of metal, one that caused sparks to fly.

Miriam swung her sword in a horizontal arc. However, Tifa was quick to block with her left sword and used the right to counter, stabbing it toward Miriam’s chest.

But she was also a step ahead.

Miriam twisted her body, letting the sword narrowly miss her body. But it scraped against her golden armour, creating sparks.

Miriam used her hand to grab hold of Tifa’s left sword, and, using her knee, she tried to strike her right hand, aiming to send the sword in her hand flying to the ground.

But who is Tifa, if not one of the most dangerous vampires in the world?

Before Miriam could hit her hand, she dissolved into blood mist and evaded her attack.

When her body reassembled, she held a smile on her face while Miriam seemed to sense that this was not going to go well for her.

Of course, unlike Eryx, she was not about to give up. Her sister is a vampire, so she can’t use the Blood Mist skill like Queenie, who is an Asura. This means she isn’t invincible yet.

Miriam’s sword glowed golden, and then she swung it hard, sending a golden arc at Tifa. The sword arc contained her light element, which seemed to possess reality-warping capabilities.

The space around it grew soft, and Tifa, who wanted to use Blood Mist to evade, felt that if she used it, she would not be able to completely evade Miriam’s attack.

Queenie, who was watching from outside, managed to keep a smile on her face when she saw this.

”Smart move, Miriam. Without Blood Step added to Blood Mist, evading this is impossible,” she said, watching as Tifa swung her sword, raising a blood wall.

The golden sword arc slammed into it, creating an explosion. However, Tifa, who sensed her surroundings becoming hard again, moved using a Blood Mist before the explosion could reach her.

”That was smart, Miriam,” Tifa said, looking toward her baby sister, who held a small smile on her face, feeling proud of her sister’s praise.

”I am not done.” Miriam’s entire body glowed golden, and then she moved, her speed increasing even more. Tifa smiled and also moved.

However, instead of her body glowing, a faint red smoke started rising off her body. The moment the smoke appeared, her speed also surged.

Within mere seconds, the two sisters exchanged many sword strikes. However, none of them seemed to have the upper hand.

So their blades continued to meet in fierce close combat, one that only allowed them to show their mastery with the sword.

After five minutes, the two sisters had exchanged hundreds of sword attacks, each fierce and deadly.

Everyone watching held their breath, reacting to every movement made by the two sisters.

”Too slow, Miriam. If this continues, I will behead you before you know it,” Tifa said, blocking a swing from Miriam, and then using her left leg, she landed a kick on her stomach, sending her flying back.

Miriam said nothing.

She instead moved faster than before and closed in with her sister yet again.

However, before she could attack with her sword, Tifa stomped on the ground, and blood rose from the ground and covered Miriam’s legs.

Her movement came to a halt.

But the next second, chains made of blood latched onto her hands, locking her in place.

Tifa moved, stabbing her right sword toward her chest.

However, Miriam merely smiled, and her light element surged. The chains binding her arms dissolved instantly, almost as if they had been set on fire.

She moved and closed the distance between them.

However, Tifa didn’t seem to mind that her blood chains were easily dissolved. She even looks impressed by how Miriam neutralised her skill.

She clashed with Miriam again, and this time, she chose a different approach.

Miriam also learned from her lesson, so her legs and arms were covered in a golden light.

”Blinding Slash.” She swung her sword, and yet another light arc flashed out. Tifa defended against it with her own blood arc.

”Light Emergence Strike.”

Miriam attacked again, this time opening tiny portals where beams of light shot out, creating a devastating explosion around Tifa.

”Nice play, Miriam, but still not enough.”

Whoosh, whoosh.

Two blood arcs came from the explosion, sending Miriam flying back. Miriam regained her footing without fail.

Her sword shook violently in her hand, yet she dashed forward, aiming for another close combat.

It was plain as day that Miriam was good at close combat. Of course, if this were to be some other battle, perhaps she would have had luck in close combat.

However, Tifa also excelled in close combat, so she wasn’t having it easy. Thankfully, she wasn’t being suppressed as well.

Well, at least that was what she and everyone thought.

Klaus, who was currently watching this from somewhere in Dream City, held a smile on his face, knowing things were anything but simple.