St Chaos Healer

Ch 80 - The Virtue's Onslaught

The Twelve Heavenly Virtues are revered as the most powerful warriors in this realm. They were appointed by the Archangels themselves and are worshiped as demigods. Their influence extends far beyond mere battlefield prowess. They also established the Church of the Virtues, a powerful religious sect that has spread across nations and intertwined with political power. Even the royal families of ruling kingdoms must bow before the Virtues, knowing that these warriors could easily destroy a country in a day's work. Indeed, there have been instances where entire kingdoms were wiped out by the Virtues' wrath.

Unfortunately for Damien and Vex, they had provoked the ire of one of the Virtues—Lux Sentinel, the Virtue of Ambition, who had managed to track them down.

Lux hovered above them, his gaze filled with scorn as if they were nothing more than filth. His pride was palpable, his posture exuding superiority as he looked down on them.

Vex's smile widened as he aimed his weapon at Lux. "Finally, I can go all out!"

But before he could act, Damien quickly raised his hand, stopping Vex in his tracks. "Now, now! There's no need for violence. I'm sure we can come to an agreement like gentlemen, rather than fighting like barbarians."

Vex blinked in confusion. "Huh?!"

Ignoring Vex's bewilderment, Damien continued, "How about this—we discuss our differences over tea by the lake, in the morning sun? I also have some biscuits to share that go well with tea."

"What are you talking about, Damien?! You want to share tea with our enemy! Are you out of your mind?" Vex shouted, his agitation growing.

Damien's brow twitched, but he kept his gaze locked on Lux, remaining on guard. He had no intention of risking an all-out battle that could injure Benjamin, who was already partially buried under the rubble from the cave wall blast. If Vex and Lux started fighting here, Benjamin would likely die—whether from the injuries or getting caught in the crossfire of the battle.

Lux listened to Damien's proposition with a look of utter disgust. "Just breathing the same air as you, vermin, is enough to make me sick."

Vex, now visibly more agitated, sneered back. "Don't worry! After I'm done with you, you won't have to worry about breathing at all."

Damien let out a resigned sigh, knowing it would inevitably come to this. "If it's a fight you want, then a fight you'll get."

Lux allowed a small, disdainful smile to cross his lips. "Hopefully, you're as skilled in combat as you are in running your mouths."

Damien shifted into a fighting stance, his eyes narrowing. "But I have to admit, I'm impressed you managed to trace us so quickly. How did you know we were here?"

Lux scoffed, his expression hardening. "I don't see why I should share such information with vermin who are about to die. The only thing you'll get from me is my blade of light cutting through your throats."

Suddenly, the rubble where Benjamin lay shifted. He was convulsing, his body caught in the throes of the operation phase, bound by handcuffs chained to the floor. He had sustained some injuries from the debris, though thankfully not severe. However, his movements had inadvertently thwarted Damien's plan.

Lux's eyes fell on the rubble, and he noticed a pair of feet sticking out. Damien began to sweat profusely as he realized Lux had noticed Benjamin.

In an instant, Lux vanished before them, only to reappear behind Damien and Vex. His back was turned to them, his gaze now fixed on Benjamin, who was convulsing like a wild beast while still chained to the floor.