[Agh, uh.]

Shiver

The owl was crushed by the irresistible power and slammed to the ground.

[H-How are you able to use this much power under the Commandments Restriction?]

Noctua looked up at the silver-haired goddess with its face pale from fear.

It couldnt even flap its wings, despite being in the same celestial category. Like an ant that was crushed by a human finger, all it could do was writhe its body on the ground.

Overwhelming.

Not even that word was enough to express the gap between them.

[So this is the Star of the Weaver Girl.]

The three stars that shone the most radiantly in the night sky.

Noctua was able to receive the enlightenment of the astonishing power possessed by a celestial that was called a North Star.

[Have you not learnt your lesson on keeping your mouth shut?]

Vegas cold eyes headed to Noctua.

Her white, bare foot that was exposed under her dress lightly tapped the floor.

[Kuaaaaaaaak!!!]

Responding to her call, giant arms made of blue lightning that were dozens of meters long broke through the ground and roughly grasped Noctuas body.

[Perish.]

No surging rage or cold killing intent could be felt in her emotionless voice.

Vega ordered it coldly like announcing the judgment of a criminal.

Crack! Crunch!

[Aak! Kuh! Kuaaaak!]

The giant arms forcefully tore off the owls wings.

[Wh-What are you standing around for?! H-Hurry up and help me!!]

Noctua pathetically clattered its beak and shouted to its apostle, but soon, its body became one that couldnt even ask for help once the giant hand twisted its beak off.

Crunch!

Noctuas presence completely disappeared along with its blessing once the giant arm pulled off its head.

[Fuu.]

Vega exhaled a low breath and soon swept the cold sweat off of her forehead.

She couldnt completely annihilate Noctuas existence, as it hadnt materialized its main body, but a lot of damage wouldve been inflicted on its main body with its consciousness being torn apart that badly.

It shouldve also made it impossible to grant any more blessings to its apostles.

But just because Noctua was sent back didnt mean everything was over, since the strength of its apostles remained the same.

In order to protect Ohjin, there was also a need to eliminate the King of Owls, Cheon Doyoon.

There isnt much time.

Vega nervously chewed her lips.

Even in that moment, the area of her Sacred Ground was gradually decreasing as the Commandments Restriction worsened.

Once the Sacred Ground completely disappeared and the Commandments Restriction took full effect, not even she knew what kind of price she would have to pay.

Perhaps

As Noctua said, her existence itself could perish in the worst-case scenario.

[]

Vega looked down at Ohjin with doleful eyes and soon shook her head.

Even if I do perish, this lady shall perish after finishing all that she must do.

Her cold eyes looked towards Cheon Doyoon.

A-Ah.

Unable to believe the reality that spread out before his eyes, his mouth opened wide as he felt Noctuas blessing leaving his body.

J-Just what

That was the power of a celestial called a North Star.

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Cheon Doyoons body shivered as it was crushed by an unfathomable aura that caused him to be unable to move a single finger.

[You diabolical being.]

Vegas white bare feet swept past the floor.

After having approached Cheon Doyoon, she slowly raised her hand.

[Pay for your sins]

The moment she tried to lower her hand

Pzzt

blue sparks shot out from her body.

[Uut!]

Vegas expression severely distorted.

The Commandments Restriction that was putting pressure on the Sacred Ground suddenly grew stronger.

[B-But there should be more time left!]

Vega didnt know the exact reason why, but the Commandments Restriction was getting stronger at a rapid pace.

[Ah, uh.]

Crack! Crackle!!

Blue sparks kept flickering without any signs of stopping.

Vega had an expression of pain as her body twisted.

Vega.

Ohjin, who was collapsed on the ground and soaked in blood, stretched his hand out to Vega, but before his hand was able to reach, her body gradually started to fade.

[Th-This cant be!]

Vega cried out as she looked at her body that was starting to fade.

[Th-There are still matters this lady must take care of! Ugh! S-Stop! I said stop!!!]

Vega mustered her strength and tried to resist the Commandments Restriction, but it kept growing stronger like it was ridiculing her plea and trying to send her back to the sanctum.

[Ahh! My child.]

Vegas body twisted and turned.

Her voice got fainter while trying to reach Cheon Doyoon despite having half of her body dispersed.

[I am sorry.]

With those words as her last, Vegas body completely disappeared.

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Hyuk! Huff! Huff!

Cheon Doyoon got off the ground and caught his breath after Vegas suffocating pressure disappeared.

After confirming that the goddesss presence was gone, he clutched his belly and exploded out in laughter.

O-Of course! Even if she is a North Star, she cannot defy the divine providence of the universe!!

His wrinkly mouth twisted up as he exploded out in laughter full of delight.

Holholhol! Now, the celestial that protects you has disappeared!

He advanced toward Ohjin and roughly swung his foot.

Bam!

Ohjins body rolled uncontrollably and left a long trail of blood on the ground.

Fuu. It has finally ended.

It appeared that the scene that just took place was quite shocking to Cheon Doyoon, as he swept off the cold sweat on his forehead with a nervous look.

The blessing of Noctua had disappeared, but the mana contained within the Dragons Heart and the stigma of Noctuas power remained intact. The one who would be victorious between Ohjin and Cheon Doyoon was basically already determined.

A-Argh.

With his shivering body drenched in blood, Ohjin clenched his teeth and placed his hands on the ground.

Thump!

He tried to get up with all his might, but his arm lost strength, causing his face to fall straight into the ground.

Huff, huff, huff!

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Ohjins rough breaths were mixed with the scent of blood.

He wriggled his body like a bug and crawled on the floor.

Holholhol! What a truly pathetic sight!

Cheon Doyoon smiled slyly while he looked down at Ohjin.

Thats why you shouldve known your place before you took action.

While pouring out words of ridicule to Ohjin, Cheon Doyoon slowly drew closer to him. He made a sharp spear of black feathers and grasped it in his hand.

Now you shall pay the price for your arrogance.

When he was going to strike down the spear with a bright smile

Clatter, clatter, clatter!!!!

the loud noise of metal rang out in his ears.

Dont.

Hmm?

Dont you dare lay your hands on Ohjin, you son of a bitch!!!

Ha-eun struggled violently as she screamed out.

At that moment

Fwooooooosh!!!!

a small sphere made of flames proceeded toward Cheon Doyoon.

!

Despite being the size of a mere coin, Cheon Doyoons eyes widened after feeling the compressed power inside of it, and he urgently moved his feet.

Booooooom!!

The ground he stood on disappeared without a trace.

Cheon Doyoons mouth dropped as he looked at the ground that had disintegrated without a single piece of dust left behind.

H-How are you able to form a Dragon Bead without the heart and just your eye

The Dragon Eye was just the control unit for the enormous amount of mana contained within the Dragons Heart; it shouldve been impossible to form a Dragon Bead with the Dragon Eye alone.

Huff, huff!

Ha-eun breathed out rough breaths and tried to get up.

Clack!

The chains that were tired around her body resisted as hard as they could.

Hmpf!!

Boom!!!

Once she formed a Dragon Bead and put it close to the chains, the chains that felt like they would never break helplessly exploded.

Wh-What!

Cheon Doyoons face was full of surprise.

Ha-eun ignored Cheon Doyoon and approached Ohjin.

Ohjin

A blood-drenched young man lay on the ground.

Her unexchangeable precious treasure.

Ha-eun had received protection from him for as long as she could remember. Hidden behind his back, she had simply hoped that he would block the storms that came her way.

However

This time Ill protect you.

Ha-eun clenched her fist and obstructed the way to Ohjin.

Hurry. run away.

Shut up. You also ignored me when I told you to run.

Ha-eun lowered her body and messed up Ohjins hair.

Holholhol! What a heart-touching scene!

Cheon Doyoon neared her while letting out his strange laughter. He was momentarily surprised by the unexpected Dragon Bead, but the situation hadnt changed. The Dragon Bead alone wasnt enough to close the gap between Ha-eun and Cheon Doyoon.

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But your efforts are all meaningless.

Cheon Doyoon raised his arms up as he announced it coldly, and soon, thousands of black feathers spread out from his back like a pavilion.

Theyre meaningless?

Ha-eun smirked and looked at Cheon Doyoon.

She raised her right arm and formed a Dragon Bead on top of her palm, and then she placed the Dragon Bead right in front of her left eye.

Is it still meaningless?

Wh-What are you doing!!! shouted Cheon Doyoon, going into a panic.

The Dragon Bead had the powerful ability to annihilate everything it touched.

The moment it touched her eye, the Dragon Eye would be annihilated without even a trace left behind.

Look at you, getting all surprised. Are you a bit scared now?

You!

Ha-eun shrugged and placed the Dragon Bead closer to her eye.

Back then you said youd withdraw if I gave you my eyes, right?

What?

Ha-eun?

The eyes of both Cheon Doyoon and Ohjin turned to look at her.

Ha-eun smirked and nodded her head.

Alright. If you want it that badly, Ill give it to you.

Holholhol! Are you truly telling me that you will pull out the Dragon Eye?

Thats right.

Ha-eun glanced back at Ohjin and continued.

However, you need to promise that Ohjin will make it out of here safely.

Hmm.

Dont fuck with me!

Cheon Doyoon narrowed his eyes and got lost in thought.

The Dragon Eye and the Lightning Wolf.

It wasnt hard to choose which one his greed desired the most.

Very well. I shall take up that offer.

Fuck off!

Ohjin ground his teeth and tried to raise his body, but soon lost his balance and collapsed onto the ground once again.

Ohjin.

Ha-eun smiled faintly and looked down at Ohjin struggling on the ground.

Dont go saying such bullshit!

How could you say that to your older sister?

Ha-eun bent down and stroked his hair.

Though she would lose her eyes and become trapped in the endless darkness again

Though she might be unable to see his face ever again

Everythings fine.

Just like how the world didnt disappear because you closed your eyes, even if she couldnt see, if she could be together with him

Whats fine about this?!

Ohjin.

Ha-eun kissed Ohjins forehead.

The words she hid beneath her chest, the words she couldnt possibly bring herself to say she whispered them to him.

I like you. Not as a little brother, but as a man.

What?

Ohjin looked up at her with a dumbfounded expression.

So you need to take responsibility, even if I become blind again, alright?

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Ha-eun raised the edges of her lips and turned her body around to Cheon Doyoon.