Chapter 61
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“YOUR HIGHNESS, evacuate the people!” I shouted over the noise.
Crown Prince Lumine nodded, his expression grim but focused. He carefully cradled Lady Cecelia, her unconscious form limp in his arms, before dashing toward the protective barrier where Darious stood, his shield shimmering like a dome of safety.
I turned my attention back to Arthemice, gripping my twin daggers tightly. Her blazing eyes locked onto mine, hatred radiating from her every movement.
“You wanted a fight, Arthemice?” I growled, stepping forward. “Then let’s end this, here and now.”
Her lips twisted into a snarl, her body trembling with unrestrained fury. “Damn you!” she spat, her voice sharp and venomous.
I didn’t wait for her next move. In one fluid motion, I mounted Chewy, who let out a deep, guttural growl. His massive claws tore into the crumbling ground, ready to pounce.
Suddenly, the familiar hologram of the system appeared before me.
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The ability [Evoke] has been activated.
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The daggers in my hands began to glow, pulsing with radiant golden energy that sent a hum through the air. I flipped one into the air, the dagger spinning before streaking toward Arthemice like a bolt of light.
She deflected it with a wave of her hand, but the dagger didn’t fall—it hovered midair, spinning like a living thing, waiting for my command.
“Mire,” I whispered, channeling the power of Evoke.
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The ability [Evoke] has been activated.
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The floating dagger carved glowing symbols into the air, forming a circle that pulsed with energy. A surge of light erupted from the center, and from the radiance stepped Mire, a massive spectral wolf with shimmering silver fur and piercing, ethereal eyes.
“Mire,” I called, pointing toward the onslaught of monsters. “Protect the people and clear the palace grounds!”
“Yes, master.” The beast let out a deep, resounding howl that sent chills through the battlefield. With a powerful leap, Mire charged into the chaos, tearing through the monstrous horde with savage precision.
“Still playing hero?” Arthemice taunted, her voice dripping with venom. “Let’s see how long you last.”
She raised her hand, conjuring black spikes from the ground that shot toward me like spears. I deflected them with my second dagger, spinning it in my hand to create a shield of golden light.
“Your tricks won’t save you, Arthemice,” I said, throwing the dagger. It curved through the air, aiming for her exposed side.
She dodged with a sharp movement, her lips curling into a sneer. “You’ve made me miserable for the last time!” she hissed, summoning a torrent of dark fire.
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To be the Villainess
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