Hitman with a Badass System
chapter-1035

Unconscious and buried beneath a pile of debris, Noah's body began to heal itself, unaware of the tragic fate that had befallen his beloved pet Norvin at the hands of the Dark Lord. Memories of happier times flooded Noah's mind, vivid flashes of moments spent with his wife Alicia and cherished family memories. One memory, in particular, played over and over in his thoughts: an idyllic scene where Alicia and Norvin sat on either side of Noah, their faces filled with joy as they watched the sunset in the serene Ozer continent. Alicia's gentle embrace enveloped Noah, her head resting upon his shoulder, while the young Norvin, a baby golden babaroo at the time, curled up on Noah's lap, peacefully asleep. These precious moments were etched in Noah's heart.

However, the serenity of the memory abruptly shifted, turning dark and foreboding. Alicia's tear-filled eyes stared up at Noah, blood streaming from them. In a cruel twist, Alicia slowly faded away from his recollection, leaving Noah powerless to halt the mortifying transformation. Norvin, too, awoke from his slumber in the memory, only to vanish before Noah's eyes.

Noah gazed up at the sky, witnessing the vibrant orange hues of the once-painted light gradually darkening. His eyes traced the ominous formation of clouds taking shape, morphing into the distinct skull symbol associated with the Dark Lord. The reality of his situation tore through Noah's being, wrenching him from the pleasant memories he had cherished, transforming them into a haunting nightmare brought forth by the Dark Lord's malevolence.

As Noah gradually regained consciousness, the tides of war shifted in favor of the Dark Lord, Michael. Without the presence of Noah and Norvin, the two strongest warriors, Noah's army found themselves on the losing end. Despite the valiant efforts of the Skyhall angels, the relentless undead forces and their lethal allies, the bloaters, began to overwhelm and decimate their ranks.

Meanwhile, Eve relentlessly continued her mission of destroying the light orbs. Each orb shattered under the weight of her mighty blows, plunging the battlefield into ever-deepening darkness. Gaya, in her Naga form, soared through the sky, emitting a poisonous green mist that tainted the air. With a fiery arrow in hand, she unleashed a devastating explosion that reduced buildings to ashes and reverberated with a deafening roar throughout the river town. The destruction caused by their combined efforts cast a grim shadow over the once-vibrant river town..

"Wake up, Noah," Noah heard his mentor Andreas's voice in his head.

"The Dark Lord killed Norvin, Noah. You must wake up and avenge him,"

As Noah's consciousness began to stir, he heard the familiar voice of his mentor, Andreas, resonating in his mind, urging him to wake up and seek vengeance for Norvin's death at the hands of the Dark Lord.

Meanwhile, Eve, determined to disrupt the Noah's plans, hurled her hammer towards what appeared to be an empty patch of ground. However, upon impact, the illusion surrounding the area shattered, revealing a group of dwarves and Skyhall angels fervently guarding a pulsating energy orb. The orb emitted a radiant and intense light, serving as a beacon of hope amidst the encroaching darkness.

In a state of panic and shock, the dwarves exclaimed, their voices filled with urgency and disbelief. "The illusions...they've been shattered! Protect the orb at all costs!"

In a display of unity, the Half Immortal Skyhall angels swiftly took flight, soaring through the sky with grace and purpose. Their ethereal forms glistened with celestial light as they positioned themselves between Eve and the pulsating energy of the orb.

Three Skyhall angels, their power amplified by their Half Immortal status, unleashed spells upon Eve. The first angel channeled their energy into a swirling vortex of ice shards that streaked through the air, aiming to freeze Eve's movements. The second angel summoned bolts of lightning that crackled and danced, electrifying the atmosphere and threatening to engulf Eve in a storm of electricity. The third angel, their voice resonating with divine authority, invoked a radiant beam of pure light, searing through the darkness and seeking to cleanse the malevolent forces that surrounded them.

The spells collided with a dazzling spectacle, creating a symphony of elemental power that illuminated the sky. Each spell carried its own unique appearance and effect, showcasing the immense strength and determination of the Skyhall angels.

Despite Eve's formidable strength at the Half Immortal stage level 3, facing three Skyhall angels and their combined spells proved to be a formidable challenge. The spells surged through the sky, aiming directly at Eve. She swiftly swung her hammer in a circular motion, creating a protective shield that deflected the icy shards launched by the first angel. However, her quick reflexes weren't enough to evade the lightning bolts cast by the second angel, which struck her back.

"Ah!" Eve cried out in pain, blood staining her lips as she coughed uncontrollably.

Before the third angel's radiant beam could reach her, Gaya intervened, assuming her naga form and coiling protectively around Eve. The beam collided with Gaya's sturdy scales, shielding Eve from its full impact.

As the spells dissipated, Gaya released Eve from her embrace and transformed back into her human form. Her sudden appearance shifted the tide of the battle, instilling a newfound confidence.

"Didn't your angel mama teach you that it's wrong to bully a girl?" Gaya taunted, her voice laced with amusement.

"She's just a bitch, just like you—a whore and an abomination for marrying the Dark Lord," one of the angels retorted, attempting to provoke Gaya.

Instead of becoming angered, Gaya laughed. To her, these angels were nothing but pitiful fools, destined for their imminent demise.

"How embarrassing it must be for you three to meet your end at the hands of a so-called bitch and whore," Gaya sneered, reveling in her superiority. With a sudden burst of speed, she lunged at the two Half Immortal angels, leaving one for Eve to face. Gaya's incredible swiftness caught the angels off guard.

During Michael's absence in Itonys, Gaya had discovered and absorbed an energy deposit, fueling her powers to unprecedented heights. The surge of energy unleashed her hidden potential, enhancing her strength, speed, and raw power to extraordinary levels.

As Gaya faced off against the two Half Immortal Skyhall angels, she tapped into her newly amplified powers. Poisonous energy surged through her veins, empowering her spells with a venomous touch. With a graceful flick of her hand, she unleashed a cloud of toxic mist, enveloping her opponents. The mist coiled around the angels, corroding their strength and sapping their vitality.

Undeterred, the first angel retaliated with a spell of his own. He summoned ethereal chains, forged from divine light, which shot towards Gaya with blinding speed. But Gaya's agility allowed her to dodge and weave through the intricate network of chains, avoiding their restrictive grip.

Meanwhile, the second angel unleashed a barrage of radiant arrows, each one imbued with holy energy. Gaya swiftly evaded the arrows, her nimble movements akin to a dance in the sky. She retaliated by drawing her golden bow and firing back with arrows infused with her own potent magic. Each arrow found its mark, causing explosive bursts of energy upon impact.

The clash between Gaya and the Skyhall angels shook the battlefield. Buildings crumbled beneath their powerful spells, reducing Noah's army and the undead horde to mere collateral damage in their fierce confrontation. The ground quaked as shockwaves rippled through the once serene town, leaving trails of destruction in their wake.

Amidst this chaos, Eve engaged in her own aerial duel with the remaining Skyhall angel. Bolts of lightning crackled from her hammer, surging through the sky with dazzling brilliance. She summoned storms of electricity, their raw power threatening to tear the heavens asunder. The angel countered with shields of divine energy, attempting to deflect the electrifying onslaught. Thunderous clashes echoed through the air as their spells collided, illuminating the darkened sky.

The battle between Gaya, Eve, and the Skyhall angels transcended mere physical combat. It became a clash of elemental forces, their powers intertwining and creating an awe-inspiring spectacle. Their ferocity and determination knew no bounds as they fought with all their might, unleashing devastation upon the once peaceful river town.

In the midst of the chaos, the battlefield became a chaotic maelstrom of destruction. The combined forces of Noah's army and the undead horde were caught in the crossfire, their ranks scattered and decimated by the overwhelming power unleashed by the combatants. The ground was scarred with the remnants of their spells, and the air was heavy with the scent of burning debris and swirling energy.

Amidst the raging battle, a sudden explosion shattered the debris above Noah with a resounding boom. A blinding light erupted from the very spot where Noah had been buried, forcing everyone to shield their eyes. The radiant glow that emanated from Noah's being enveloped the entire battlefield, casting an ethereal brilliance upon the chaos.

Unbeknownst to Michael, who observed from the sky, the near-death experience and the profound loss of his loved ones had awakened a dormant power within Noah. The fury and anguish coursing through his veins fueled his transformation, granting him unimaginable strength and a newfound determination to confront the Dark Lord.

Little did Michael know, in that very moment, that the brink of death had unleashed a wellspring of power within Noah, as it did for all gods and beings above the mortal realm. The revelation that near-death experiences could grant unimaginable strength remained a secret to Michael, and Noah was about to prove that he was no exception to this extraordinary phenomenon. As Noah ascended, radiant and empowered, Michael braced himself for the ultimate clash between the two brothers, unaware of the true magnitude of Noah's newfound abilities.

Noah slowly ascended from the ground, his entire form radiating with the intensity of the blinding light. Michael recognized the change unfolding before his eyes, realizing that Noah had tapped into his ultimate potential. Floating in the sky, Michael prepared himself to confront Noah in this newfound, ultimate form.

"GHOST!" Noah's voice reverberated through the battlefield, resonating with a force that surpassed mere sound. His powerful shout unleashed a shockwave, obliterating everything in its path. The once-ruined buildings crumbled to dust, and both Noah's army and the undead were thrown into disarray by the sheer force of the shout. Even Gaya, Eve, and the Skyhall angels were forcefully brought down from the sky, crashing onto the ground below.

Somewhere beyond the chaos of the battlefield, Neela, one of Noah's loyal and trusted friends, guided Olivia toward the epicenter of the battle. Olivia, an alchemist and Michael's former student, carried the weight of two god-killing arrows entrusted to her by Noah himself. Their arrival could potentially tip the scales in this cataclysmic conflict.