Centered around Acurus’s sword, everything began to collapse. Even the near-impenetrable walls of the labyrinth started to crack under the overwhelming force of ruin. But Taesan didn’t retreat.

He reinforced himself with divine power, charging toward Acurus’s sword. The destructive energy washed over him but couldn’t breach his divine shield and absolute protection.

“Minerva, you should return.”

“Understood. I wouldn’t be much help from here on. Good luck.”

Taesan sensed irritation and fury emanating from Acurus. The sword, acting as an instrument of its master’s will, swung in response.

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*BOOM!*

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With that strike, a concentrated blast of destructive …