[107] Mommy?

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In this moment of utter helplessness, in this darkest hour of despair, the Lord of Cinder emerged from the deep shadows. His pitch-black armor was like a sinister vortex, drawing the gaze of everyone present.

The silver hair on his forehead gleamed in the cool breeze of the realm of the dead, a few strands falling over his iron-gray eyes filled with affection and pity. His captivating face, with a melancholic gaze like that of a deity, suddenly seized everyone's hearts.

In an instant, the tense Underworld became so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

Fujimaru Ritsuka stood trembling, paralyzed. The golden dagger slipped from her unsteady grip, clattering to the ground.

Tears streamed down the red-haired girl's face as she finally let out the sobs she'd been holding back. She wiped her cheeks, her tears mingling with the blood, tasting salty and bitter.

"Alvin..."

Holding the curled-up Melusine in his arms, Alvin stood in front of Oberon.

Alvin reached out and gently ruffled his father's black hair, smiling warmly at him.

"Well done, old man."

Oberon Vortigern stood there, nearly dazed.

He stared at the silver-haired youth before him, tears slowly trickling from his eyes.

"Is it really you, Alvin...?"

"It's me."

Oberon wiped his tears, forcing a crooked smile.

"Y-Your face is so disgusting that it makes me want to throw up."

"???"

"He's lying! Oberon is always a liar!"

Despite the pain in her leg, Fujimaru Ritsuka stumbled over, panting heavily as she pressed Oberon's shoulder, trying to explain.

"Alvin, what is your relationship with Oberon...?"

*ROOOOAR*

Boom!

A massive beam of dark light burst forth from behind the silver-haired youth, even the cold air of the Underworld being driven back by the violent waves.

"Alvin, watch out!"

Fujimaru Ritsuka dove, tackling Oberon to the ground, her face filled with alarm.

Melusine, nestled in Alvin's arms, slowly lifted her delicate face.

"Daddy, should I get down?"

"No need, Daddy can handle this with one hand."

The dark knight smiled at his daughter, raising his right hand without turning back.

Hum...

The terrifying aura of destruction surged outwards.

But... it made no headway.

In the shocked and trembling eyes of everyone present...

The monstrous dragon form of the Beast of Regression, Tiamat, unleashed a full-force dark purple beam.

And the black knight casually stopped it with just one hand.

As shadows, vast like a chaotic tide, swept through the Underworld, engulfing Tiamat's beam.

Alvin suddenly closed his fingers together.

With the ease of extinguishing a candle flame.

Sss...

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