A few days had passed.
The Jester returned from Hell.
"Your brother is still alive," he said, his grin sharp, "and he's with Lucifer. They're planning to destroy Heaven."
Eloria's eyes burned with fury.
"That bastard Aiden. He tricked me, dragged me into his schemes… I swear I'll kill him. Just wait—once this problem is over, I'll end him myself."
"Yeah… this bitch is crazy," the Jester muttered under his breath.
"Jester, tell Michael to prepare to face Lucifer's army."
The Jester sighed.
"Yeah, yeah… just shut your bitch-ass up," he muttered again, almost lazily.
"Fine. I'll tell Michael."
He left the chamber in silence.
"Where is this b*tch Michael?" he grumbled as he walked. "If I don't find him, I'll cut off his balls, castrate him, and end his whore lineage."
Suddenly, Michael appeared right in front of him. His tone was cold as ice.
"That 'whore whose balls you'll cut off' is standing right here."
"I swear it wasn't you—I didn't mean you!" the Jester stammered.
Michael grabbed him by the collar like a cat.
"I have a mission that only you can do." A wicked smile curved his lips.
The Jester felt a chill. These might be the last days of his life.
"It seems you're eager to face Lucifer and the rest of the Sins," Michael said flatly.
The Jester clenched his teeth and thought: I swear I'll destroy your balls and end your lineage. Just wait for me.
Michael's gaze darkened. "It seems you still haven't learned your lesson."
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Meanwhile, on Earth—inside the Church of the Divine Grace—
"Our main goal is to retrieve the book from Helios," Indrath said.
"You mean the one who attacked us?" Zain replied.
"Yes. The book contains vital information—things that have happened, and things that will happen."
"Hm. Interesting," Aiden said, his voice unreadable.
A man burst into the room, breathless. "They're here!"
"Alright. Zain, Ghost—you head to the city and stop the attack. Zephyr, go with Phantom and Dante. Stop the Sins."
Suddenly, an explosion shook the ground outside the church.
Aiden's lips curled into a smile as he stepped out. Someone who should have been dead was walking toward him—a ghost from his past.
"Well, well… Cyrus' son. Still alive. How was the poison?" Aiden taunted.
The Nameless clenched his fists in rage and charged, but Aiden caught his hand mid-strike and slammed him down.
Beelzebub darted in to strike while Aiden was distracted, but he caught her too and sent her flying back.
The Nameless and Aiden exchanged brutal punches.
"You're stronger than I expected," Aiden admitted, "but still not strong enough to beat me."
From behind, Beelzebub slashed—cutting his arm clean off.
"Hm… interesting," Aiden said, smiling that same wicked smile.
The fight became a vicious dance—Beelzebub and the Nameless pressing together, but Aiden outmaneuvering them both.
Then, in a sudden burst, the Nameless landed a solid hit.
Aiden retaliated, using his spirit ability to slam him aside. Beelzebub moved for his head, but he dodged—her blade slicing across his eye. Blood trickled down, but Aiden only smiled.
"I didn't expect you to be that strong," he said, "but it doesn't mean you're stronger than me."
"You talk big while in such a miserable state. How pitiful," Beelzebub shot back.
"Aiden! You'll pay for killing my mother and father!" the Nameless roared, striking him hard and sending him skidding back.
Aiden vanished. The Nameless froze—then Aiden reappeared behind him, delivering a crushing blow.
Beelzebub seized the moment again, but Aiden's counterattack hurled her into the Nameless.
"I think I should use my ability," the Nameless growled. He and Beelzebub attacked in unison, but Aiden blocked them both, his movements a blur.
Aiden's spirit-infused strike slammed into Beelzebub. The Nameless tried to follow up, but Aiden's speed overwhelmed him—blocking his blow, kicking him back—until finally, Beelzebub drove her sword into Aiden's heart from behind.
Aiden's body was a ruin—arm severed, wounds everywhere, a sword lodged in his chest. Yet he laughed.
"You two… are strong. I'm sorry your journey ends here. Spirit Reversal Eclipse."
The sky bled red. The sun darkened into a crimson eclipse.