Chapter 23

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The fire in his eyes was unquenchable and the powerful aura on his body was unmistakeable. To Baraquiel's dissatisfaction, Azazel fished out a bottle of lubrication from his pocket, his meaning clear.

[You're screwed.]

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Deep within the forest of Kuoh, Baraquiel and Igor were standing with over a hundred metres of space between them. Both combatants were topless, their glazed muscles rendered naked to the afternoon Sun. They were standing on a field of green pastures while the massive trees surrounded the field like a ring. The field itself was the former location for where Igor's 'gift' to Baraquiel almost landed. While the option to restore the forest was there, Baraquiel chose to convert it into a field of grass.

The cadre stood poised and ready for combat. All ten of his wings were unfurled while brief flashes of golden lightning surrounded his body.

His fists were clenched tightly, his eyes wide open.

[He's gotten stronger. I have to take this seriously.]

On the other hand, Igor was excited. But even though he was excited, he did not dare underestimate the fallen. His stance was still, his form firm. Apart from his hair and the blue sash tied to his pants, his body remained steady while the rest flowed with the wind.

The entire area was quiet. Not one animal was nearby and not one insect made a sound. Both parties were sizing up each other, each pair of eyes analysing the other for an opening that could be exploited.

But while Baraquiel remained unsure of the blonde's new capabilities, Igor had a rough draft to work with.

So tensing his muscles, he charged forward.

Swooosh!

"?!"

Suddenly seeing Igor appear in front of him, Baraquiel was almost unable to put up his guard in time to block the blonde's powerful flying knee.

GU! Krrrrrrrrrrr

Baraquiel was sent skidding across the ground, his boots uprooting the grass like a plow. Baraquiel was completely shocked.

[Too close!]

A cold sweat formed on his brow.

[If I didn't use lightning to enhance my perception and reaction speed...]

Just imagining the consequences of what would have happened if he failed to block the knee going for his nose made the Fallen treat this situation as a serious case.

Igor noticed Baraquiel's changes in his expressions.

"So, whaddya think, old man? You gonna give up?"

In response to Igor's provocation, Baraquiel didn't say anything. Instead, the aura around him grew heavy as his power began to skyrocket. Lightning covered his entire body while his eyes became pupil-less. His hair spiked up completely while his skin seemed to visibly tighten.

Igor tilted his head at the scene.

"Huh. You've gotten stronger than last time."

A grin then formed on his face while a faint white aura covered him.

"Good. It would be boring if it was easy."

Then he stomped his foot on the ground, his aura exploding like a torrent.

GRUUUUUUU

"Heh~."

Swoosh Swoosh...CLASH!

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