hp-the-arcane-thief-27061853
chapter-208

Rita Skeeter was an annoying reporter who had written some less than savory articles on Bellatrix. Though, a little bit of discipline had Rita learned by heart not to mess with her. From then on, Rita became much more careful on who to pick fights with. And Bellatrix just left her alone, thinking of her as nothing more than a fly.

But now, she has touched someone she should not have.

Upon seeing Bellatrix, Rita had already began shaking violently.

Bellatrix drew her want. "Hi Rita. We meet again."

….

Meanwhile, in the Gravitational Zone, a huge explosion took place.

Except for Tronis and Ender, who were exempt from the forces due to the energy barriers, everything in the area was decimated.

Lying on the ground beside the still unconscious form of Ender, Tronis drew in a ragged breath. The markings on his body completely lost their glow. At the same time, the side effects manifested. The veins all of his body bulged out to the point of bursting, and blood began to flow out from his mouth and nose.

He could not move. Looks like he would have to call for help. But, this was the only way to ensure his survival. If his power had run out before the opponent was defeated, the situation would have been worse.

"Aarrghhh...." The pain was so bad he wanted to pass out. Tronis tried to endure while dreaming of the time he would spend torturing Ender after taking him back to the base. This bastard had killed her lover, another relic wielder of Kraken. In return, Tronis killed many of his Septis members. Tronis and Ender have been bitter enemies ever since.

'Now, it's finally the end.' He had finally won. This was a long awaited confrontation, after years. Ender had grown stronger, but the increase in Tronis's power was much higher, due to the weakening of the seal. Add to the fact that the circumstances were in his favor, he has finally won.

Now, all that's left is to enjoy the torture. Thinking so, the pain became much more bearable. With much difficulty, Tronis raised his head to inspect the surroundings.

He was in the middle of a huge depression in the ground. Everything else was… gone. How could it be any different? No one could escape that attack.

But at this moment, he detected movement in his peripheral vision. 'What?!'

A chill ran down Tronis's spine. He had gambled everything on the last attack. Because the odds of winning were 100%. Right now, he was in no condition to even move, let alone fight.

That's why, when he actually saw something move, he almost had a heart attack.

Did... Did he actually survive? No way, right?

Tronis squinted his eyes, trying to see through the dense mist permeating the area. But, he could barely make out a huge silhouette. Soon, the mist cleared. And—

!!!!!!#*#*#!!!!!

And what he saw was so absurd that he was sure he was hallucinating.

"Theron…????"

'Have I completely lost it now?' He thought. Because that was definitely the case right now. How else could he see Theron of all people here right now.

But then, Theron moved, or rather, his armor moved. Creaking of bones resounded, and from the neck gap of the armor, a person climbed out.

Axel fell to the ground and aligned his bones, which he had to dislocate in order to go into the armor.

Yep, that's how he survived. The amount of energy was crazy. All the water was getting instantaneously vaporated. In that time, instead of trying to use his own powers to survive, Axel simply took out Theron's Coral Armor and used it as a shield.

Even though he didn't activate its defense, even its base material is so durable that it was able to withstand the energy storm. The problem was fitting into it. The Armor could not be opened. The largest gap was in the neck.

That's why, Axel had to break or dislocate many of his bones in order to f

squeeze through. Pain? Is that something someone with his pain threshold would be concerned about?

While healing himself, he glanced at the unrecognizable figure of Tronis. The poor man's brain seemed to be glitching right now upon seeing him still alive… and climbing out of an armour that was clearly Theron's.

"The Armor… how can it be here?" That's all he could mumble. Theron and Nerio have been missing for a while. The time they reported back was when they were on a mission to take Axel Hunt.

AXEL HUNT!

A jolt when Tronis's head. Royal Bloodline, male, and having Coral Armor. "You… how…?"

Axel Hunt was only 13. That's why Tronis didn't think of this yet. But if this was really him, then it would explain a lot, including the reason why Theron and Nerio never returned. If who they faced was this tricky bastard, then there is a high chance that they're both dead.

Axel, who had healed himself somewhat, let out a chuckle. "So… you figured it out?" He asked, slowly walking over. His steps sounded especially heavy due to the high gravity in the area.

With each step, his bones came back to their place, blood was also flowing through his mouth, but he paid it no heed.

Looking at that, Tronis snapped out of his daze. With hand, he tried to kill Ender while with the other, he took out a healing elixir.

Spurt—

But blades of water formed the air and his hands separated from his body. At the same time, Water crystals formed on Ender's body, in order to prevent further harm.

Axel's footsteps halted as he came to stand in front of Tronis as he removed his mask and removed his disguise.

Tronis looked at the face of Axel Hunt in disbelief. His head was a mess. He had lost. That was difficult to accept. But, what was even more difficult to accept was the fact that he had lost to a thirteen year old.

'Those guys… do they have any idea?' Tronis thought of the laid members, who were completely oblivious of the fate of Theron and Nerio. And it would seem that the same was going to happen to him.

'I'm going to die. And Ender… is still alive.'

Tronis regretted it. He was among the Kraken's strongest. He has been for a while. From beginning to end, he had this confidence that he would win.

That's why, he didn't kill Axel when Axel still hadn't summoned water. Because he didn't think anyone could be a threat. And even after Axel had shown off his impressive skills, he still didn't think he'd lose. That's why he didn't kill Ender.

'In the end, I can only blame myself.'

"You fought well," Axel said, raising his hand. "Too bad, I can't let you live longer with all the things you know." Before Tronis's thought process could reach further, he saw a blade of water forming above his head. Axel stood over him, eyes glowing blue and mist gathering behind him.

At this moment, Tronis did not see a 13 year old boy. What he saw, was a ruler deciding his fate.

"Farewell. You almost won."

With that, the blade fell.