Chapter 409 - Four Generals

"We need to save them…"

However, this was easier said than done. If Czernobog was able to revive the four generals, then it meant that he was able to have four clones of himself, power-wise. If Gin and Ryuu stepped into the second seal, two of those would turn into them and join the fray. 

"How did he get the ability to— damn it!"Ryuu slammed his hand on the table, breaking it in two as they realized how. 

FANYA! 

There was no other explanation as to how the Black God was able to regain much of his powers other than that woman. 

"It must have been what that witch used to make a deal with Czernobog,"Gin stated. 

Who'd have thought that the vile deity they had dismissed as irrelevant could cause a ton of trouble for them for so long? Not only Fanya was able to curse Alencica, but she also made Shitara a blank soul, and now, they found out the reason why the Black God helped her. By offering Ozomene as her vessel, Fanya in turn fixed the deficiency in Czernobog's power by using a part of hers. This was how the Black God was able to revive the generals. 

"I'd really love to find my ex-sister-in-law. I'd have the sisters tear her up into pieces," Gin said with a lot of malice which was rare. "What do we do? Even with Ivan and Fredek there, it would be tough. Those generals are around level S each. Even if Ivan and Fredek are also similar in power with the redhead as strong as Czernobog, there are still four of them. Then the Black God, so there are five. If Ali joins in the battle, she won't have enough energy for Czernobog."

"We need to send another one who's not as strong as Alinea," Ryuu said with a frown. "But I heard that the only remaining strong demigod is from Dhahliah and he's missing."

"Sieghart Sverayov, the Dhahlian Empire's crown prince," Gin murmured thoughtfully before letting out a sigh. "We can't depend on Ovid to have another strong warrior as well. The illegitimate child of the king, Fredek's the only one who inherited my divine powers."

"Let's inform father-in-law immediately," Ryuu said. "We cannot move blindly. If we make a mistake Alinea and the others will be in more danger."

"Yeah," Gin agreed as he released his energy to use telepathy to contact Perun. He relayed their discovery in no time and the King of Heaven decided to join them.

"It's odd," Ryuu commented after. 

"What's odd?" Gin asked. He had made his conversation audible to Ryuu so the two of them were able to hear Perun's voice. 

"My father-in-law's calm," Ryuu answered and Gin's eyes widened. 

"You're right…"Although normally stoic, Perun would never be calm if his daughter was put in danger. "Do you think he already knew this would happen?"

Ryuu was thoughtful. "Maybe. Else he wouldn't be so coolheaded."

The four generals of the Black God were four chimeras with power level around S, similar to Czernobog. During the first Immortal War, the four generals had been annihilated By Perun, Stribog, Kresnik, and Veles, the earth goddess. They were all powerful deities so it was easy for them. But for Alinea and the others… 

Soon, Perun arrived with Yuuka. He placed her on a chair by the table as he asked the status. 

"So far they hadn't used the energy seal. It means they can still get by," Gin reported. "Should we go to the second seal and use my harpies?"

Ryuu shook his head. "There are other harpies in there— those who stayed with Ozomene. The soldiers might get confused and attack the horde."

"Kresnik is right,"Perun agreed, and Stribog looked worried. 

Gin could only think of sending the lesser harpies since they were strong enough to pass through the second seal but not strong enough for Czernobog to copy them. 

"What should we do now?"

"We wait," Perun said and everyone looked at him in question. 

They had thought the King of Heaven had other plans to aid his daughter and her group. They didn't think he would suggest doing nothing but waiting. 

"Just waiting?"Gin couldn't believe his ears. 

Perun smiled. "Did you actually think I sent my daughter there without help?" he asked smugly making Gin and Ryuu stare at him in awe. "Don't worry, they'll be okay. In any case, I'm already here. If something happens, I'll bring them all out…"

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"Quick, protect the princess!" Fredek yelled as he welcomed the attack of the huge beast the suddenly appeared. 

The gigantic fist made the air pressure strong when it moved. As soon as connected with Fredek's sword, there was a spark due to the impact, and the power made the wind caster stagger backwards. But the punch continued on, and Fredek flew backwards and slammed his back against the wall of the cavern before falling with a thud on the ground. 

"General!" 

"I'm alright! Hold it back for a while," Fredek ordered as he looked at where Alinea was.

They had beaten most of the elementals with medium difficulty for the army within the second seal. However, just when they thought that they were nearing the main lair where Czernobog was, two huge chimeras appeared. They breathed fire injuring most of the soldiers who were in front. 

Ivan quickly ordered the wounded to be taken to the back and attended to while he dealt with one giant. He engaged one of the giants who attacked in reckless abandon and was on equal footing with it in terms of strength. However, the same could not be said with the other monster. Ivan and Fredek were both almost class S but the disparity between their powers was great. The Ritz General was strong but not compared to this huge elemental out of nowhere. 

"Princess, do not engage. Please let us deal with it," Fredek told Alinea who made Aurel step back reluctantly. 

She worried. She worried a lot. The monster that appeared was not entirely unknown to them. It was one of those huge demons that were written in the history of the Immortal War. 

The four generals of the Black God. 

They were supposed to be dead, but they suddenly appeared there in front of them. What was worse was that there were two more like those monsters somewhere, but they were already struggling so much. 

Biting her lip, she looked behind her where the soldiers continued to fight. Some minotaurs were still there and the troops were engaged in battle with those. For now they were getting by since there were only two of the four generals which appeared. But if the other two came as well…

It's bad. Their situation was bad. If those appeared she would have to join the fight or else many more people would die or get hurt. 

"What to do?"Alinea asked as she looked at her hands and noticed the bejeweled bangle her father gave her and ċȧrėssed it with a nostalgic smile. Her resolve was weakening, and she said a prayer to her friends to give her strength. "Help me out here guys, okay?" she told the stones softly just as a loud roar rang in front of her. 

To everyone's horror, the remaining two generals appeared. 

"Princess step back! Let us handle these monsters!" The soldiers yelled as they surged to go in front of Ali, making Aurel step back further. 

The army was strong. But in the face of S level monsters, there was no contest. One by one, the soldiers fell against the chimeras. Alinea closed her eyes. She would have to make her move soon. However, before she released her aura, a noise sounded behind her and a huge dead minotaur came flying in front towards the monster.

"THIS-IS-NOT-A-TREE-BUT-CHOP-IT-FOR-FIREWOOD!"