"No need to hide, I know you're there."
In the dense forest of the Strong Magic Zone, Admirer suddenly stopped and shot a blast of dark energy to his right-rear. With a "bang," Lucius used Time Magic to disperse the dark energy, then emerged from behind a tree, a benevolent expression on his face.
"As expected of you, Admirer."
Lucius subtly approached Admirer. He had to capture this individual, and it had to be quick, precise, and ruthless.
To escape unscathed from the aftermath of two Demon Kings' battle was not something an ordinary high-ranking demon could do.
"Stop right there!"
Admirer shouted, her usually languid face turning sharp. With an unnatural tone, she said, "You actually have Astaroth's aura on you. Who exactly are you?"
"The God of the New World."
After Lucius finished speaking, he instantly teleported behind Admirer, and a blue Time Magic shield directly imprisoned her, preventing the demon from escaping.
"A fake?"
Admirer, trapped within the magic shield, instantly dissolved into a puddle of black water.
Lucius's eyes showed no panic; instead, a cunning smile appeared, indicating his plan had succeeded.
"You can't escape my grasp."
A thousand miles away, at the border of the Clover Kingdom, Admirer was covered in black water, her serious expression once again becoming languid.
"Hehe, how dare you, you stin—"
"Stink what?"
A large hand rested on Admirer's shoulder, and Lucius's slightly playful voice startled her.
"How is that possible?"
Admirer again transformed into black water and instantly fled the area.
"No time to play with you anymore."
Lucius's expression turned serious. He severed another timeline, and in the blink of an eye, he reappeared behind the weakened Admirer.
"Melt."
Admirer sharply turned around and shot a blast of dark energy at Lucius's face.
A "sizzle, sizzle" sound of roasting flesh erupted, and Lucius instantly turned into a puddle of black water.
"Do you really think I can't kill you?"
Admirer stared intently at the black puddle, finally sighing in relief internally, then slowly backed away.
In this situation, it was best to quickly hide.
With a "clang," the sound of a taut thread reached Admirer's ears, and she instantly became unable to move.
"How could this be..."
Lucius, with a cunning smile, appeared out of thin air before her.
"Just obediently become my nourishment."
Lucius instantly absorbed Admirer into his grimoire, and a terrifying surge of magic power erupted from his entire body.
"The threads of fate can no longer be changed. The rest can only be fought for by myself."
Giant divine deer antlers grew from Lucius's head, a massive magic circle unfolded behind him, golden six wings appeared on his back, and the black sun on his face turned golden-yellow.
His grimoire, which originally had no cover, also transformed. The cover featured a Spade and Clover ring, and the back cover was a golden sun.
A trace of divinity actually appeared on this person.
"I will resurrect you all and grant you new life."
Lucius looked frantically towards the capital, he had to completely control all the grimoire towers on the continent before Latin could destroy his contingency plan.
The activation device was in the Clover Capital.
Lucius, accompanied by many "acquaintances," advanced towards the Capital.
He had to get everything under control before Latin eliminated Morris... "What the—how did you eat him?"
Adam looked at Morris speechlessly. This truly was a case of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind it.
The moment Adam used the power of the Rabbit to strike, Latin sensed it.
This individual had always been wary of his nemesis.
Even when toying with the Demon King, he had always been paying attention to Adam.
"Long time no see."
Latin punched Adam in the face, and a Dragon Blast, filled with energy, shot from his mouth, directly piercing Adam's arm.
"I don't want to see you."
Adam reached out to grab the magic orb, but was struck by a demonic claw that grew from Latin's back, sending him flying backward.
"You've gotten weaker."
Latin seemed to recall the feeling of powerlessness from their first confrontation, but now the roles were reversed.
The offense and defense had swapped.
"You haven't gotten much stronger either."
Covered in the divine power of the Ox, Adam charged directly to engage Latin in close combat. This man also became excited, ready to thoroughly humiliate his "nemesis."
Perhaps not worthy of that title anymore.
Latin was completely carried away. Having devoured countless demons, he was now invincible.
No one could defeat him, including Adam before him.
The two exchanged punches, further devastating the already ruined Spade Kingdom Capital.
What they didn't notice was a sneaky figure picking up a magic orb that had fallen to the ground and swallowing it in one gulp.
"Hehehe, I am a Demon King now."
Morris laughed maniacally. This mad scientist, remade by Lucius, had not only gained Dahm's Balance Magic but also the power of a Demon King. Coupled with his Disassembly Magic, he could completely block Latin for Lucius.
"Where did this guy come from?"
Latin kicked Adam away, his face grim as he glared at this "oriole." He hated such insidious villains the most.
Just as much as he hated Adam.
How dare he eat his magic orb for godhood? This guy must die!
"Shinra Tensei."
The rubble on the ground converged towards Morris, attempting to envelop him.
"Annihilation."
The scientist, letting out a strange cry, waved his hands, and the surrounding gravel instantly turned to powder.
"I really want to dissect you~"
Morris stared intently at Latin with an extremely corrosive gaze, even letting out a strangely pleasurable cry.
"Then give it a try."
Latin looked at Morris with disdain. How could a mere Demon King's power dare to compare itself to a god's?
"Damn it."
Adam climbed to his feet. With only half his strength, he was no match for Latin.
Latin even preferred to deal with Morris first rather than simply beat a downed opponent.
"Latin, I will definitely kill you."
...Clover Capital.
"Looks like a powerful magic fluctuation."
Adam was the first to fly into the sky, only to see "Julius" leading several winged individuals, heading towards the Wizard King's Palace.
"Julius, how did you change back?" Adam shouted.
"My magic power has temporarily recovered."
Lucius's speed didn't decrease as he rapidly approached Adam.
Adam drew his human emperor sword, ready to sever this individual's head at any moment.
No matter who he truly was.
"Adam, kill me quickly."
A dazzling white light shone, and Lucius transformed back into the youthful Julius. The Magic Emperor, retaining a sliver of rationality, shouted, "For the Clover Kingdom, kill me!"
Adam hesitated for a moment, but his movements didn't falter. He poured all his magic power into a strike aimed at Julius.
"Checkmate."
Julius's figure completely vanished, and Lucius's head was severed by Adam.
With a "clang," Lucius, having severed another timeline, successfully plunged his light sword into Adam's heart.
With a "whoosh," Adam spat out blood and fell from the sky.
"Adam!"
Leona, Charlotte, Noelle, and Vanessa rushed frantically towards Adam.
Princia and Lumiel led the others into mid-air to confront Lucius.
"It's time for this to end. A new era is about to begin."