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nThe mystical artifact bestowed upon Denise by Heinz was an exquisite bell, a wondrous creation that transcended the boundaries of normal Arcane Craftsmanship.

nAdorned with intricate patterns and sigils, the bell emitted a soft, resonant chime that seemed to echo with the whispers of ghosts. 𝒊𝒆.

nIts surface was embellished with shimmering runes, each imbued with an arcane essence that pulsed with a gentle, ethereal light.

nIt was definitely an item that wasn’t simply made by a Dark Alchemist. It was made in collaboration with a Runecaster!

nIt seemed to be forged using a unique metal, as the bell possessed a captivating luster.

nAs Denise held the bell in her hands, she sensed a profound connection to its mystical power.

n‘I can do this…’ Denise thought to herself.

nThe bell’s enchantments were crafted to resonate with the essence of malign entities. Its melodic tones are capable of piercing through the dark shroud that veiled their presence.

nIts purpose was clear: to disrupt and dispel the influence of malevolence, making it vulnerable to Yvaine’s attack.

nCling~ Cling~ Cling~

nAs the melodic tones of the bell reverberated through the air, the entity Lotus suspected as Gluttony faltered, its form quivering as if assailed by an unseen force.

nThe oppressive shroud of darkness that enshrouded the creature began to dissipate, unraveling like tattered fabric caught in a gale.

n“Oh~ This bell…” The creature spoke as he looked at the bell that Denise was holding…

nCrack!

nJust one look and the bell was already about to break!

n“Hurry!” Denise shouted as she was worried that the bell would immediately shatter!

nSeizing the opportune moment, Lotus surged forward, its incorporeal form coalescing into a radiant cascade of spectral energy.

nWhoom~

nLotus unleashed a torrent of ethereal tendrils that ensnared the entity, binding it in a luminous embrace that seared through its malevolent essence.

nIf Vale had seen this, he would certainly have realized how Lotus had gotten a lot stronger compared to the last time they were together.

n“Kekeke! Binding me? Are Dark Spirits already this weak? Where’s your Soul Crush and Death’s Eyes?” The man spoke once again as he allowed himself to be bound.

nAlthough Lotus’s spell was incredibly strong, the type of Spell she could release was still limited in the mortal world.

nNevertheless, the entity, which was too confident, was soon covered entirely. It then writhed and contorted inside the dark bindings in an attempt to escape.

nDenise didn’t have to guide Lotus at all as the Dark Spirit increased the intensity of its attacks!

n‘This Gluttony could also absorb energy… He also knows about the Dark Spirits as it seems. But did he forget that the Dark Spirit can also absorb energy?’ Denise mused as she watched Lotus start with her “extraction” of energy.

nAs the absorption of energy started, the possessed man didn’t just stay and wait for his death.

nA luminous energy started to spread, enveloping the entity’s body from within the bindings.

nA pulsed with an iridescent brilliance surged, casting a radiant glow that banished the lingering shadows that were summoned by Lotus!

nThen, Denise and her team witness the true form of Gluttony!

nGluttony’s figure began to emerge as the bindings that Lotus made started stretching until it could no longer hold the creature!

nFrom Denise’s observation, the transformation commenced at the entity’s feet, where its once ordinary shoes underwent a grotesque metamorphosis. The leather warped and contorted, twisting into gnarled appendages that seemed to writhe and pulse with an unsettling vitality.

nSinister tendrils extended from the malformed footwear, coiling and undulating like serpents of shadow.

n“W-what going on?” Leonel, the squad leader, couldn’t help but step back as he realized how Denise had even failed to capture the enemy.

n“We have to wait for the Church’s Order… They should be coming here.”

n“Back away! Fire all the spells you can to interrupt him!” Thorne added as he considered removing the wind barrier to help his teammates in their assault.

nHowever, the malevolent energy being released was too strong!

nIf he released the barrier, the innocent bystanders outside would be affected. They had to at least wait for the police’s Formation Circle to ensure the safety of the others.

nBoom! Boom! Boom!

nSeveral Elemental Spells were thrown as the Gluttony was completing its transformation. However, they were all destroyed by the wave of malevolent energy before even hitting their target.

nThe Gluttony’s transformation continued, causing its clothing to disintegrate into smoky wisps that dissipated into the air.

nFrom beneath the tattered remnants, the entity’s true visage emerged. Gluttony’s form contorted and shifted, its features distorting into a nightmarish semblance that defied mortal comprehension.

nPerhaps their Squad was too weak, so they weren’t able to properly see the face of their enemy.

nThe entity’s once humanoid silhouette elongated and contorted, its limbs twisting into grotesque shapes as if shaped by the very essence of darkness itself.

nFrom its formless core, tendrils of shadow extended outward, entwining with the dark spirit’s energy that bound it.

nAs the transformation reached its end, Gluttony’s entire being became a maelstrom of writhing shadows and ethereal luminescence.

nIts once imposing figure now bore the manifestations of its malevolence, a testament to the depths of its unfathomable nature.

nIf Vale was here, he would easily realize that it had some semblance with the entity that was summoned by the Order of Fatality in Roaring City!

n“Not good…”

n“This creature is out of our league, Leader!”

n“We must leave now! Denise, do not let your Dark Spirit get killed. We’ll be using our Artifacts to escape!”

nThe Torrent Squad, witnessing the remarkable turn of events, rallied behind Denise and Lotus.

nAs they were planning their escape, two figures suddenly appeared before them.

nCrash…

nTheir arrival shattered the protective wind barrier that Thorne had erected. Concern gripped them as they feared for the safety of the unsuspecting civilians beyond the barrier’s confines.

nHowever, to their astonishment, the malevolent energies emanating from the entity remained contained despite the barrier’s breach at the hands of the enigmatic newcomers.

n“We’ll take it from here.” Eustace declared as he fixed his gaze upon the malevolent entity that loomed before him.

n𝑖𝘦𝑎.𝗇t

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