The ultimate sin

Chapter 19

Zeldris and Gelda walked together down the grand hallways of Liones Castle, their footsteps echoing through the stone corridors. The air was thick with tension as they made their way toward the throne room. Gelda, normally calm and collected, was more solemn than usual, her gaze often drifting toward the floor as her thoughts seemed preoccupied. Zeldris walked ahead, his eyes focused but clearly troubled. The weight of his message hung over him like a dark cloud. Kam had gone rogue, and they were here to face the consequences. They had no choice but to warn Meliodas and prepare for what was to come.

Upon entering the throne room, the atmosphere immediately shifted. Meliodas sat on his throne, a faint smile on his face as he noticed Zeldris and Gelda. However, his eyes quickly darkened upon seeing the expressions on their faces. Elizabeth stood beside him, her brow furrowed with concern. She was immediately on edge, sensing that something was wrong. Zeldris did not hesitate to speak, stepping forward with a serious tone that broke the silence.

"Meliodas," Zeldris began, his voice steady but filled with urgency. "I owe you an apology. Kam has gone rogue. He's targeting all of us, including the Seven Deadly Sins. It's only a matter of time before he acts on it, and when he does, it will be disastrous."

Meliodas' expression hardened as his eyes narrowed. "Kam? Rogue? What happened?" His voice was sharp, a mixture of disbelief and anger bubbling beneath the surface.

Zeldris lowered his gaze slightly, unwilling to meet Meliodas' eyes. "I've failed him as a father. He no longer listens to me. His rage has driven him to seek revenge against everyone, and I fear that he won't stop until he has destroyed us all. I'm sorry, Meliodas, for letting this happen."

Elizabeth's hand tightened around Meliodas' as she exchanged a worried look with him. She spoke softly, but her concern was evident. "What about Gloxinia? Do you have any word on him? Is he with Kam?"

Zeldris shook his head. "No, I haven't heard from him since the last time we crossed paths. I suspect he's gone off on his own, too. We need to prepare for the worst."

Meliodas stood up from his throne with a grave expression. "Then we have no choice. We need to get everyone together, all of us-the Seven Deadly Sins, the Holy Knights, everyone. We'll need to plan for how to stop Kam and his madness."

Zeldris nodded solemnly. "I agree. This threat is more dangerous than anything we've faced before."

Meanwhile, back in the hidden realm where Kam and Gloxinia were training, the intensity of their sparring had reached new heights. Kam was not only fighting to improve but also struggling to contain the overwhelming power that surged within him. Gloxinia stood across from him, his eyes focused and calm. The once peaceful fairy king had become a ruthless teacher, knowing that if Kam was to survive what was coming, he would need to be stronger than ever before.

Gloxinia summoned his Spirit Spear Basquias, calling forth its first form, which took the shape of a large, fearsome spear. The weapon radiated power, and its form pulsed with an ominous energy. Kam unsheathed his sword and took his stance, prepared for another round of intense training. The two locked eyes, and without another word, they charged at each other.

Kam swung his sword with precision, attempting to land a strike on Gloxinia, but the fairy king was too swift. He deflected Kam's attacks with ease, his spear moving in perfect harmony with his own movements. The clash of steel against spear rang through the air, creating shockwaves that sent ripples across the ground. Kam gritted his teeth and pushed forward, unwilling to back down, but Gloxinia's strength was undeniable.

Gloxinia smiled lightly. "You're improving, Kam. But you need more than just strength-you need control."

Kam's eyes narrowed. He could feel the surge of power inside him, the potential to do more, to fight harder. Gloxinia's words stung, and he wasn't about to let his mentor down. He activated his Demon Mark, the blackened sigils appearing across his skin. A surge of energy coursed through him, and his power level shot up dramatically. His base level was now 72,436, but with the mark activated, his strength reached new heights.

The battle raged on, with Kam's power growing stronger with every strike. He fought harder, faster, his movements becoming more fluid as he used his sword like an extension of his body. Gloxinia, sensing the change, adjusted his movements. He met Kam's every strike with ease but began to notice the shift in his pupil's fighting style. Kam wasn't just swinging his sword wildly-he was calculating, anticipating, reacting with a newfound speed.

Gloxinia nodded in approval. "Good job, Kam. Your movements are much more fluid. You're starting to look like a real fighter now."

Kam panted heavily, sweat dripping from his brow. "Thanks... but I still have a long way to go."

Gloxinia smirked, lowering his spear. "We're just getting started. But for now, we'll call it a day. You've earned some rest."

Kam let out a long breath, his muscles aching from the intense training. He wiped his brow and nodded. "I'll get stronger. I promise you that, Gloxinia."

Gloxinia turned away, his rainbow-colored wings shimmering as he walked. "I'm counting on you, Kam. But remember, there's more to this than just fighting. You'll need to master yourself before you can master others."

Kam stood alone for a moment, looking out over the vast training grounds. His thoughts were filled with doubt, determination, and a burning desire to prove himself. As he thought about the future, about his father's expectations, and the danger that lay ahead, he steeled himself for the challenges to come.