Davey had devoured the armored man using Predatory Assimilation, while Ilyna had taken care of the other figures. And finally, the massive armored giant that emerged from the rift went down as well.0

The armored giant, which had endured and endured, had used its massive frame to push forward in a vain attempt to fend off the overwhelming strike of the Grand General of Heaven—all whilst adjusting its strength. 0

Yet, as if the Grand General of Heaven was done with the tug-of-war, its energy instantly surged as everything shifted. 0

A strike that overturned heaven and earth.0

Even though it had suppressed the force to prevent the shockwaves from spreading too far, the immense impact created a gale powerful enough to blow the knights away. The sheer intensity of the blast shattered three of the five protective barriers Perserque had cast to shield Aeria, who lacked exceptional combat strength. Even Sephiroth Rinne, who had released her power to create a counter-current, was barely able to neutralize the shockwave.0

As the enemy collapsed and disintegrated in the blink of an eye, the battlefield was sprinkled with shimmering, multicolored stardust. Unlike before, there was no sense of lingering power.0

The torn rift reverted to its original state, but the sky and black clouds above remained apparently pierced with a colossal sinkhole, as if a massive column had gone right through them.0

“Gah! W-What the hell?!”0

Sir Deb let out a cry of shock while sprawled on the ground. Davey ignored him, lifting his gaze to the Grand General of Heaven.0

“Why didn’t you control your strength?”0

The Grand General of Heaven gleamed its eyes to meet Davey’s. It should’ve moderated its power in order to assess the situation more clearly, but it had obliterated everything in front of it out of rage. 0

It slowly raised its fist, its imposing figure exuding a commanding presence so severe that even the onlookers couldn’t help but feel reassured...1