All over the world, eyes were fixed on the events unfolding in the sky.
The 'moon,' which had already drawn its bow and set its arrow, aimed straight at the earth.
The bowstring, composed of countless magic circles, continued to pull back, preparing to release the arrow at its maximum tension.
When that moment came, the entire planet would be impacted by the attack.
Even the underground city could face severe damage.
However, destroying the dungeon wouldn't be an easy task.
After all, if the dungeon, which had endured since ancient times, could be dealt with so easily, it would have been wiped out by various Familias long ago.
It's no exaggeration to say that even if this arrow falls, the dungeon may be affected.
But the impact would be limited.
At most, the shallower floors might suffer damage, while the deeper, unexplored floors would likely remain untouched.
On the other hand, humanity would be on the brink of extinction.
Even gods might be forced back to the heavens upon being killed, entering an endless slumber.
It's a cruel irony!
But regardless of how Orario and other kingdoms reacted, Yami, standing in the ruins of the Great Tree Sea, was focused solely on Antares before him.
The massive creature suddenly began to transform.
What once resembled a giant scorpion now took on the sleek form of a dragon in the blink of an eye.
Antares radiated powerful magic, distorting the air around it. The mere presence of the beast created an overwhelming sense of pressure.
Even Yami couldn't help but feel a twinge of surprise.
A sharp, piercing horn sounded.
While maintaining the formation of the moon's bow and arrow, Antares lunged at Yami with its massive pincers.
It seemed intent on striking first!
"Even with such power, you can't change the primal nature of a monster?"
"How disappointing. If that's the case, let's test your strength. I hope you can entertain me!"
Yami's expression remained cold as he extended his hand.
A burst of blue light rapidly gathered, and a suit of silver armor materialized over his body.
The blue cloak behind him billowed in the wind, complementing his short black hair that fluttered slightly, giving him a heroic appearance.
At that moment, Antares's massive pincers came crashing down.
Yami had no intention of dodging. Instead, he swiftly raised the excalibur that had appeared in his hand.
Boom!
A dull impact resounded.
A terrifying shockwave radiated from Yami, spreading outwards.
The uneven ground appeared as though it had been plowed, with debris scattering in all directions.
Those watching the battle from a distance had prepared themselves, defending in time to avoid injury.
But when they looked again, they saw a massive crater where Yami had stood.
Yet the man who had withstood the full force of the attack remained tall and unyielding, his grip on the Excalibur unwavering.
"Is that all you've got?"
Yami murmured softly, a hint of disappointment in his eyes.
Antares wasn't as formidable as he'd imagined. Its only real advantage was a vitality stronger than that of ordinary monsters.
Beyond that, there was nothing remarkable about it.
Apparently enraged by Yami's words, Antares intensified its attack.
Its tail swept across the air, aiming for Yami's head, the gusts it created adding an extra layer of danger.
"Get lost!"
Having anticipated this, Yami moved in an instant.
He vanished from his spot and delivered a powerful kick to Antares's abdomen.
The immense force easily toppled the giant creature, sending it rolling across the ground like a ball.
But Yami's movements didn't stop there.
The sword in his hand swung rapidly, releasing waves of sword energy that chased after the airborne Antares, severing its pincers and tail in a flash.
The intense pain caused the monster to howl in agony.
But before it could continue screaming, Yami appeared above its head, stomping down with enough force to pin it to the ground, immobilized.
"Tsk, so weak."
"What a disappointment. I'll finish you off now!"
As he spoke, Yami raised his sword, preparing to deliver the final blow to Antares.
But just then, something unexpected happened!
Antares's severed limbs began to regenerate rapidly. Instead of struggling, it let out a series of threatening roars.
Even without understanding its language, the madness behind the sounds was unmistakable.
"Yami!!!"
Goddess Artemis screamed from a distance, her expression filled with alarm.
Under her guidance, everyone looked up at the sky, only to see the formation of the moon's bow and arrow accelerating rapidly.
Clearly, Antares had abandoned concern for its own life!
It now sought to use this divine power to drag the world into the abyss!
In a flash, a brilliant beam of moonlight descended.
The enormous arrow fell straight towards the ground, its destination unknown.
But there was no doubt that this strike was powerful enough to terrify the entire world, threatening to tear it apart.
Despair filled the hearts of all who watched!
"What a mistake to make such a reckless move!"
"I guess I've picked up some bad habits too, thinking I could let my guard down."
"But if you think you can get away with this, you're underestimating me!"
Yami sneered, then projected a spear that pierced through Antares, pinning it to the ground.
In the next moment, he vanished from his spot.
When he reappeared, he was directly in the path of the moon's arrow.
The immense force hurtling toward him didn't cause him the slightest fear—in fact, his face lit up with excitement.
"The power of the moon?"
"In that case, I'll counter with the power of the sun!"