Why must the devil be Defeated?
Chapter 345 - 344 "Let me show you.

Chapter 345: 344 "Let me show you.

It goes without saying that the Holy Sword should not be used casually in front of others.

It could be used in front of trustworthy people or in unavoidable life-threatening situations, wherein Shane would unseal and use its power without hesitation; but in the current situation, Shane didn’t feel that he was pushed to that extent.

Moreover, Cappelen’s replica of the Holy Sword would unlock its original restrictions upon encountering the real Holy Sword, and even absorb its power to attain the form it should have—a weapon that would become stronger if Shane unsealed the Holy Sword here as well.

Such acts of aiding the opponent and making them stronger were not something Shane wanted to do.

With that thought, Shane suddenly smiled.

"I still have much more power to show, why should I use my trump card?"

Indeed.

Although Cappelen, having used her Unique Skill, had become very powerful, Shane had also grown much stronger.

In that one month of intensive study in the Royal Capital, not only had Shane improved his level significantly through growth, but he had also gained new powers.

So...

"Come on."

Shane beckoned to Cappelen once again.

"Let me show you, my full power, right now."

His full power in his normal state, without unsealing the Holy Sword.

Cappelen seemed to understand something, her expression sharp.

"Bang!"

The next moment, Cappelen, without uttering a word, intensely flapped her White Wings behind her, setting off a blast while transforming into a flash of light, launching a high-speed assault.

"Boom!"

However, almost simultaneously, Shane’s body erupted with an awe-inspiring amount of Magic Power.

The Magic Power coursed through his body, causing the space around Shane to appear as if a storm had arrived, picking up sand and flinging debris around with a terrifying force.

In that instant, Shane pulled out all the stops.

"Enemy Detection" and "Magic Perception" informed Shane of his opponent’s location and speed.

"Military God" allowed Shane to instantly control the battlefield, predict every change from the rustling of leaves and grass, and foresee a series of battle situations.

"Two-Handed Sword" techniques replayed rapidly in Shane’s mind, helping him find the best Sword Skill to counter his current opponent.

"Evasion", "Penetration", "Extreme Transformation", and other skills all operated simultaneously, including various Resistance Skills, inch by inch truly boosting Shane’s chances of winning.

Indeed, Shane’s Unique Skill didn’t have direct combat power, but the enhancement it provided had truly accumulated bit by bit daily.

How could a normal person simply acquire so many skills?

And how could anyone else’s Skill Level reach the heights that Shane’s had?

With the level-ups significantly enhancing all his attributes, Shane’s Unique Skill had turned him from a weak Otherworldly Person into a true Hero in just a few months. It’s also the fundamental reason he could challenge many powerful beings in this world despite significant level differences with just a Level of fifty-five.

So, speaking of using Unique Skills, Shane had long been using his own Unique Skill.

Otherwise, how could he bridge such a vast level difference, surpass many others’ advantages, and challenge them?

Now, Shane was using all the power his Unique Skill had given him.

"Swoosh!"

In the instant the replica Holy Sword that Cappelen held flashed with the brilliance of the Magical Sword and roared towards him, Shane abruptly disappeared and reappeared at Cappelen’s side using "Instant Movement".

Cappelen noticed.

But, just as she was about to attack, Shane had already started moving.

"Grant·Dullness."

Shane released his Magic towards Cappelen.

"What is this...!?"

Cappelen’s expression changed slightly.

Because she clearly felt that her speed, which had been like lightning, suddenly decreased significantly, becoming unhurried.

"An Abnormal State type of Grant Magic, huh...!?"

While Cappelen intensified the Magic Power within her to counteract the abnormal state affecting her, she swung her sword using the "Flash Sword" technique at Shane.

But at that moment, Shane vanished again, reappearing on the other side of Cappelen.

"Gravity Imposition."

Shane placed his hand on the feathers of Cappelen’s back, casting a new Grant Magic that made Magic Power surge forth.

"Ugh...!?"

Cappelen’s form immediately became extremely unstable, her light white wings suddenly became unbearably heavy, nearly causing her to fall to the ground.

Seizing this opportunity, Shane swiftly used a series of negative state Grant Magics without hesitation.

"Imposition·Stiffness."

"Grant·Consumption."

"Grant·Deterioration."

"Grant·Blindness."

"Grant·Paralysis."

One by one, these negative traits stacked onto Cappelen, causing her already volcanic and terrifying momentum to gradually decrease, and ultimately, she seemed like she was carrying an invisible mountain on her back, gasping for air, directly plummeting towards the ground.

"Ugh...ah...!"

Cappelen’s voice was filled with distress.

There was no way.

"Stiffness" made it impossible for Cappelen to move her body flexibly.

"Consumption" caused Cappelen’s magic power and physical strength to drain away at an incredibly fast rate.

"Deterioration" weakened Cappelen’s abilities in all aspects.

"Blindness" took away Cappelen’s sight, and "Paralysis" left her body in spasms, feeling waves of sour numbness and pain.

Moreover, with "Dullness" and "Gravity," Shane had imposed seven negative status effects on Cappelen, each one being a characteristic of advanced Grant Magic.

Naturally, Cappelen also had skills to eliminate abnormal states, however, could they really negate the full force of the advanced magic cast by Shane?

Bear in mind, Shane was known for using basic magic as if it were advanced magic. This time, with his astonishing magic power, he brought forth genuine advanced magic; how could ordinary resistance skills easily negate it?

It could be said that if it weren’t for the partial negation by her skills, amplification by her unique skill, and the assistance of the power of the replica Holy Sword, Cappelen wouldn’t have been able to move even slightly.

Under such circumstances...

"————With vast magic power, invoke the distant celestial stars————"

Shane started chanting the spell.

"————Clustered sparkles, constellations gathering, heeding the command of one who controls the night sky, reveal now the gods’ mystique and trajectory————"

"————That is light————"

"————That is the mighty Power of Heaven————"

"————Therefore, shine forth, stars————"

"————Thus, descend, light————"

The substantial magic power swirling around Shane suddenly transformed into bursts of starlight, shining like the galaxy.

That was an upper-level spell within Celestial Magic.

"[Starry Arrays]!"

The starlight wandering around Shane instantly formed into individual celestial bodies, resembling miniature planets, carrying trembling atmospheric magic power and exceptionally bright starlight, as they streaked toward Cappelen.

The scene was akin to transforming this part of the universe as such, causing these numerous celestial bodies to follow intricate trajectories, beginning their operation.

"...!?"

Despite her lost sight, Cappelen, who had resisted some of the negative effects, was still able to vaguely perceive the scene, registering shock on her face.

"What... what is this magic...!?"

Clearly, Cappelen couldn’t recognize Shane’s celestial magic.

Yet, from each celestial body’s astonishing magic power, Cappelen believed it to be something exceedingly dangerous.

"Ahhaaaa...!"

Immediately, Cappelen screamed, mobilizing all the magic power within her, using up all residual strength in her body, and for a moment resisted the imposed spells, vibrating her White Wings and soaring high into the sky.

However, the celestial bodies, as if alive, flexibly changed direction and tracking trajectory, adjusting in an instant to form a different array, chasing after Cappelen like a large net.

Cappelen could only keep flapping her wings, turning into white streaks of light, continuously dodging the relentless pursuit of the celestial bodies.

Unfortunately, it wasn’t long before Cappelen shockingly realized that she was surrounded, unknowingly, caught within the array formed by the celestial bodies.

At that moment, celestial bodies were rotating, emitting starlight, positioned in front, back, left, right, and even above and below Cappelen.

With a dire premonition, Cappelen didn’t hesitate and darted toward the nearest celestial body, raising the replica Holy Sword in her hand, augmenting it with the "Magical Sword" skill, and striking with her strongest force.

"Clang!"

The celestial body suddenly blazed more brightly, emitting a beam of light that blasted onto Cappelen.

"Boom!"

An explosion-like sound ensued as a burst of light erupted on Cappelen, blasting her away.

Cappelen was not injured.

At the critical moment, her White Wings unfolded, shielding her in the front, preventing the incoming light beam from hitting her.

But...

"Clang!" "Clang!" "Clang!" "Clang!"

Around Cappelen, one celestial body after another began to illuminate brilliantly.

Beam after beam of light was continuously released, shooting toward Cappelen’s location.

In just an instant, light beams were attacking from all directions around Cappelen, causing her breath to halt. She quickly unfolded her White Wings, enveloping her entire body.

"Boom boom boom boom boom——!"

Countless light bands consecutively blasted onto those White Wings, setting off a series of light explosions and roars.

Suddenly, the winds surged, the ground shook, and the shockwaves spread, causing chaos in the magic power.

In the midair of Cosmos, numerous celestial bodies surrounded a pair of White Wings, continuously releasing light beams for an attack, igniting light explosions and roars much like supernovae exploding, terrifyingly shaking the entire Cosmos.

Inside Cosmos, people hid in buildings, hearing the roars, witnessing the terrifying light explosions, and enduring the violent vibrations. Their screams and gasps of fright were incessant, displaying unmistakable panic.

"What... what is that...!?"

Even Lymco, Yuri, Sona, and others from the First Knight Order, who were addressing the disorderly buildings, spotted the scene in the sky and fell into astonishment.

On the ground, a group of restrained female knights anxiously watched the spectacle.

Shane, holding the Holy Sword, hovered amidst the numerous celestial bodies.

His body, seemingly with an inexhaustible flow of magic power, continued to surge without end.