Unexpectedly, the Citadel housed multiple expansive subterranean levels. This was logical, given the ephemeral nature of the surrounding lake—it would rise when the Hollows were submerged and recede once the…

There was very little time to react, and even less time to comprehend what was happening. However, Sunny still managed to recognize the drop of dark blood, and guess what…

For a few moments, neither side moved. The Saints of the Sword Army had almost recovered from their wounds — all except Sir Jest, curiously enough. Sunny couldn't help but…

Revel's darkness was chased away and diminished, but it still swirled around her like a cloud. Shrouded by it, she looked at Nephis. Nephis was looking at her, as well.…

Sunny was in the throes of the familiar state of merciless clarity. He was fighting Revel in the ruins of the dark hall, pushing his body and mind to the…

Amidst the flames consuming what remained of the pinnacle of the garden temple, Nephis was fighting against Moonveil and her two Reflections. Countless wounds were littering her body, and she…

Sunny knew what was supposed to happen. In fact, it was very simple — the answer was nothing. Mordret's Reflections were strange creatures, after all. They were neither dead nor…

Inside the ancient Citadel, a terrifying battle was drawing close to a grim conclusion. The interior of the great hall was devastated, and although smoke had not reached here yet,…

The top floors of the ancient castle had been destroyed, torn apart by the devastating explosion. The floors below were an inferno of raging flames and billowing smoke. Scorching heat…

Serpent pushed himself forward with his powerful legs, while his long arms stretched toward Revel. Or rather, toward where Revel had been a moment ago. In the shape of a…