229 Tears of joy

An army of the Heavenly race that contained thousands of Rank 3 life forms and several dozens Soul Forging existences was patrolling around the vacuum that the shock wave left in the Ravaging Ocean.

There were several individuals with sophisticated gadgets who attempted to analyze the wild energies that were inside the vacuum, but even with the technological advances of the Heavenly race, they were not able to find anything.

However, even with their many shortcomings, the Heavenly race was not stupid. The fact that they were not able to obtain anything from the energy in the vacuum was a source of information itself.

Three people were leading the army and their expressions were solemn as they looked at the aftermath of an attack that had the power to destroy a continent.

Tomas and Oliver's power has increased greatly since the last time they fought the Magi forces. They were carrying impressive armors and it was easy to tell they were very powerful artifacts. 

They were not the only ones who had enhanced their strength. Practically the entire army of the Heavenly race had grown stronger. 

The reason for the increase of military power was due to assistance coming from the Heavenly Creator World. Normally satellite worlds dominated by the Heavenly race are solely handled by the dukes left in charge but Martin's death changed things.

It was an immense shame for both Tomas and Oliver to admit they end up losing against individuals who they considered beasts, but with one duke dead and the Ten Tower Formation in place, there was no way they could hide the events that happened in the Beta Heavenly World.

The other person who was accompanying the duo was a woman with six wings made of crystal. Her entire body, including her face, was covered by a white robe, but her figure revealed her sex. 

Although the other two did not want to show it, it was clear they felt apprehension when they were in the presence of the woman.

An Angelic Paragon with wings made of black air got close to the trio and after performing a bow, he spoke.

"The investigation of the canyon that appeared close to the Magi's force field was finished. According to the data we were able to obtain, it was left by a very powerful attack but we have no information about the perpetrator. However, we were able to find traces of energy that matched the swordsman that the duke fought one time."

When Tomas heard those words, a complicated expression appeared on his face and it became more profound as he looked at the woman by his side. Even though it happened many years ago, he still remembered the battle against Heinz, as if it was yesterday.

Although he never bragged about it, the Angelic Paragon was always proud of his title as the strongest man in the world. He even hoped to also shine when he had to go to the Heavenly Creator World, after reaching Rank 5, but his fight with Heinz and the appearance of this woman proved to him that he was not truly special.

He was a supreme genius in the Beta Heavenly World, but the truth was that by the standards of the Heavenly Creator World, he was just a talented person.

"The Magi invader force will act soon. Make sure the army is ready to go to battle at any time and reinforce surveillance in the periphery of the Ten Tower Formation. The fact those insects were able to establish a stronghold in the continent is shameful enough, we cannot allow them to continue their expansion." The one who gave the orders was not Tomas nor Oliver, but the woman covered by the white robe.

Her voice was beautiful but the disgust and hate in her words were immense. After speaking, she left without waiting for the two dukes to speak.

Oliver's eyes narrowed when he saw the attitude of the woman, but he did not say anything and just signaled for the Angelic Paragon that gave them the information to leave.

When they were alone, Tomas stared at the direction where thousands of members of the Heavenly race were impaled and left for everyone to see. After a moment, he turned to look at Oliver and spoke.

"Desperate times require desperate measures. Tell him we will accept his conditions. Only with their blood, we will be able to wash away our shame."

When Oliver heard Tomas' instruction, a frow appeared on his face but eventually, he nodded.

'I will pay any price to break the soul of every single one of you, even if it means lowering myself and working with a beast.' There was a poisonous hatred in the eyes of the Angelic Paragon.

.......

In the sky above a tower in the territories dominated by the Daybreak Clan, thunder was heard. The Neo-Demons kneeled when they felt the presence of the people who arrived just now.

A mantle of red lightning appeared around a woman, who was hugging a baby, and she was lifted into the air.

Numir has experienced this before so she was not scared. Her eyes were filled with excitement as she looked at the sky and saw the impressive figure of Ezequiel.

She landed on his palm and was surprised to see a person sitting on his shoulder. It was a young man with black hair and the golden eye on his forehead was focused on her.

Her hard life has forced her to be always alert and pay attention to every detail around her. She did not have any information about the man but seeing his relaxed behavior as if he was ready to take a nap above Ezequiel's body, allowed her to deduce who he was.

"Numir greets Lord Zatiel, leader of the Daybreak Clan." Numir performed a bow to Zatiel before this one said a single word.

When Zatiel heard that, he was surprised. Even if he doesn't do anything, his body released an aura that would make any mortal feel afraid of him, but that was not the case with the woman in front of him.

"So she is the one you spoke of, not bad. A resolute will that was tempered by a life of suffering and grief. She will make a good addition to our race." Zatiel was pleased with Numir's attitude.

"Yes, she will." A tender light appeared on Ezequiel's eyes as he looked at the woman in his palm.

A happy smile appeared on Numir's face when he heard that and her eyes were full of devotion as she looked at Ezequiel.

"The process is very painful and although I doubt you will have a problem with it, I will still give you some warnings. Be sure your' will maintain resoluteness and do not fall into unconsciousness."

Numir made sure to engrave those words in her mind. 

"Please, hand over the baby. It will not be safe for him to be with you during the transformation as we will use Abyss Aura, a dangerous type of energy which would harm him." Zatiel appeared in front of Numri and extended his arms to grab the child in her arms. 

When Numir saw how Zatiel was about to grab her brother, her entire body trembled. She jumped backward and her eyes filled with fear but also a wild killing intent.

Peculiar expressions appeared on the Neo-Demons when they saw her reaction. Zatiel sighed and pity could be seen on his face, meanwhile, Ezequiel's eyes filled with boundless wrath.

Numir's eyes widened and her face became pale. Her body acted on pure instinct. When she saw the rage in Ezequiel's eyes, a great pain assaulted her heart.

"I am sorry... I don't know what..." She started to feel anxious but Zatiel calmed her.

"Don't worry, he is not angry with you, on the contrary, he cares deeply. We felt the greatest anger when we saw the people we love hurt."

The reason for the expressions of the duo was that they understood that the trauma the Heavenly race left on her was so grave, that even now that she wanted to trust in others, her body still reacted on its own.

The levels of terror she had to endure must have been enough to drive most people crazy.

Ezequiel saw the confusion his reaction produced and sent an arc of red lightning to Numir, that calmed her emotions and relaxed her body.

"We were waiting to deliver it as a welcoming present when you become part of our race, but it seems it will be better if we hand it over now." Zatiel waved his hand and two figures came out from his ring.

When Numir saw them, shock appeared on her face, and in the next moment, tears filled her eyes. Her heart was filled with happiness as she ran forward.