Bighorn Bull is in charge of leading, and I, Beria, am in charge of raising it.

There was only a calm, resolute, almost epiphany-like sense of relief.

In that instant, he thought of Lyme…

He thought of how that girl fell on the training field, but instead of crying and begging him, she gritted her teeth, got up again, and continued training.

I remembered how she cried uncontrollably when she discovered that she had injured Belial with her own hands, covering his wound with her hands and saying, "I can heal you," a pitiful sight.

He also thought of Jian.

I remembered the bright smile that the big horned bull would still show every time he called it an "idiot".

Thinking of how he had fought his way in and out of the enemy lines seven times, gradually demonstrating his strength and ability to stand on his own, Belial was convinced that even if he left, he could entrust the future of the Land of Light to him without any worries.

"I'm sorry, Lem, Ken, I have to break my promise... But this is all trouble I caused. I'll be content if you can survive."

Therefore, familiar faces flashed through my mind like a revolving lantern.

With most of his body disintegrating, leaving only his upper body, Belial raised his eyes, now completely crimson. In a tone a mixture of regret and satisfaction, he uttered his final words with unwavering strength.

"Ultra Bomb—!"

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The End

Hey, just kidding, having some fun being cheeky (,,?ω?,,).

Hey hey hey, you all saw it, right? I kept my promise and didn't send Lyme any knives... So, you're not allowed to send me any knives either!

To quote someone in the group...

The protagonist who's a knife doesn't count as a knife! (,,?ω?,,) I've saved screenshots as evidence!

Chapter 41: All Gathered, Belial's Charismatic Moment

Just when Beria was burning with rage and determined to take Gua down with him at all costs.

Rewind a little, and the perspective shifts to the Land of Light...

At this moment, the undead army that shrouded the Land of Light was collapsing at a speed that no one had anticipated.

Those undead monsters that were originally fearless and relentlessly charged forward suddenly became like puppets whose driving force had been removed, their movements becoming noticeably sluggish and slow.

They no longer charge at the defensive line in an organized manner as before, no longer retreat and regroup quickly after being injured, and even the most basic dodge maneuvers have begun to show obvious delays.

Some undead monsters, after being hit by the beam attack, simply stood there blankly, their empty eye sockets staring blankly ahead, forgetting even to instinctively retaliate, until they were blasted to pieces by the next beam.

The young soldiers on the front lines, who had been fighting continuously for a long time, were the first to notice this change.

They discovered that the undead monsters, which previously required several beams of light to completely destroy, could now be blasted into pieces the moment a beam of light hit its core.

Even the remains of the undead, which would have quickly reformed under the influence of dark energy after being shattered, showed no signs of reforming now that they were scattered on the ground.

Even the number of undead monsters that were constantly pouring into the Land of Light from the outer battlefields is decreasing rapidly.

Previously, a new wave of undead monsters would surge in from the direction of the dark planet every few moments. But now, that supply frequency has dropped to one-tenth of what it used to be.

The entire undead army, like a war machine that had been de-energized, was quickly dismantled and annihilated by the valiant efforts of the Warriors of Light!

Jian stood on the defensive line, smashing the last few undead generals who were still putting up a last-ditch effort into pieces with a single punch. He shook off the undead residue remaining on his fist, raised his eyes under his large horns, and looked in the direction of the dark planet.

Even after such a long battle, his breathing rate remained unchanged. In fact, considering his usual training regimen, the fight he just experienced wasn't even worthy of being a warm-up for Jian, this stat monster!

Even so, Jian did not cheer and celebrate like his comrades as the undead monsters were all destroyed. Instead, he immediately looked up at the dark planet in the sky, which seemed to have fallen silent.

Clearly, with the departure of the external brain, Ken, who had to use his own brain, realized that the great victory on the main battlefield meant that Belial's decapitation operation had begun to show results.

But so much time had passed, and Beria still hadn't sent any message, leaving Ken with a strong sense of foreboding...

Just like that nightmare I had back in school, I felt like if I didn't do something, I would lose my best brother!

After briefly gazing at the dark planet and confirming that no more undead monsters were invading the Land of Light, Ken turned around and flew at full speed toward the command center.

When the bull, like a speeding transport truck, finally broke through the gate without even knocking, it stormed into the command center. The guards left behind almost thought the enemy had arrived, and instinctively rushed into the dust to try and subdue the "intruder."

To everyone's surprise, this group of elites, who should have been the strongest fighting force in the Land of Light, were all defeated by the anxious Ken in less than three seconds!

It was the Grand Elder who recognized the newcomer and calmed the situation, preventing the escalating chaos caused by Jian's haste from turning into a more serious incident!

Then, based on his understanding of Jian, the Grand Elder knew that although Jian was usually a bit reckless, he would never be so rude. The Grand Elder keenly realized that something serious might have happened, and without waiting for Jian to speak, he went straight to the point and asked.

"Has something happened to Beria?"

"No, but that's precisely why I'm worried something might have happened to Belial!"

Upon hearing the Elder's words, Jian assumed that Belial had indeed submitted an application to the Elder and that all actions were under the Elder's control, which allowed him to relax his tense expression slightly.

He then glanced at the shattered gate and the guards lying scattered on the ground. Realizing belatedly how reckless he had been, Jian scratched his head sheepishly and cautiously asked...

"So... Elder, may I ask, where is the decapitation strike team that Belial requested you to form?"

"What decapitation strike team? When did he request that from me?"

"Huh? So it was to infiltrate the enemy's stronghold and directly kill Gina, who controls the undead army, that's why he requested the formation of a special operations team from you? He should have already contacted you about half an hour ago... Wait, could it be...?!"

"..."

"..."

However, as they talked, Elder Jian Cong looked completely bewildered, clearly unaware of the situation, when a terrifying thought suddenly popped into his mind.

Even the Grand Elder, who was completely unaware of the situation, finally realized from the concise description why the battlefield situation had suddenly reversed. And it seemed their long-awaited successor was perhaps a little too outstanding.

So much so that the two looked at each other and fell into a brief silence.

Not only Jian, but even the Grand Elder's face showed a visible hint of panic and anxiety.

Before Ken could say anything, he merely glanced at the guards, who were still too weak to stand, and decisively gave Ken the order.

"Has it been so long? Why didn't that Belial consult with us at all... The situation is urgent. Ken, in the name of the Grand Elder, I grant you the authority to freely form combat squads. Take this token, select your team members at will, and set off immediately to bring Belial back to me!"

Almost the instant the words fell, Jianlian didn't even bother to respond. He took the token from the Grand Elder's hand and flew out at full speed!

Fortunately, the support team was assembled faster than Ken had anticipated.

Realizing the gravity of the situation, the Grand Elder not only gave Ken a token but also made a global broadcast on the communication channel. This was to make everyone realize that this hard-won victory was the result of Belial's behind-the-scenes efforts. In addition to remembering Belial's contributions, this further supported Ken and proved the legitimacy of his recruitment of team members to take the initiative.

After this announcement, the instructor—who was also Mary's father—was the first to respond to the call.

This old warrior, who had witnessed firsthand how Belial and Ken, these two good brothers, grew from tiny little ones barely reaching his waist to their current state on the training ground, and who had long regarded them as his own sons, returned home without a word before the Grand Elder could finish speaking, and took out the long-forgotten holy sword and tucked it into his waistband.

Later, during a meeting with Ken, out of trust in Belial, and after Belial half-jokingly, half-seriously mentioned to the instructor that Ken might be the chosen one of the Holy Sword, and the most likely candidate to awaken its power, the instructor unhesitatingly handed over his ancestral Holy Sword to Ken.

Then, seeing Jian's flattered expression, the solemn instructor simply patted Jian on the shoulder and silently stood behind him. He indicated that Jian shouldn't panic; he would stand behind him, just like he and his brother had done when they were young, supporting and protecting them.

It is worth mentioning that Belial, despite considering himself to be a marginal figure in the Land of Light with little popularity, was not considered a significant influence.

Little did he know, that was just what he thought.

Compared to He Jian, his popularity may indeed seem insignificant.

But that's only because Jian is more enthusiastic about helping others, which has earned him a lot of good relationships!

Belial, despite his constant air of being aloof and unapproachable, is actually quite kind-hearted, just like Ken. If someone genuinely needs help and asks him for it, he will never refuse.

At most, they'll complain a bit, but then quietly get things done.

This is why Belial enjoys considerable popularity among the Ultra Warriors, especially among those of the same era!

So much so that after the Grand Elder finished his broadcast and learned of Belial's daring actions, they were filled with both admiration and worry for him. One by one, they spontaneously rushed over, eager to join the rescue team!

Among them were many who, despite being battered and bruised after a great battle, still bravely flew in from the Silver Cross to register!

They were worried that in the rescue of Beria, they wouldn't mind having one more person, but they were afraid of having one less!

Then, from Ken's words, we learn that in order to reassure Ken about fighting the enemy, Belial lied that he was going to form an elite squad. In reality, he was worried that the others would be in danger, so he chose to infiltrate the enemy's headquarters alone to carry out a decapitation operation.

Some people started grumbling and saying, "We knew all along that repressed guy just liked to play the hero all by himself!"

Some people quietly checked their energy reserves, assessed their physical condition, and estimated how long they could continue fighting.

Some people have already started to gather in twos and threes, coordinating their formations and teamwork in advance.

But none of them said, "It's too dangerous."

Even knowing that the mission was extremely dangerous and that without the energy supply from the Plasma Spark Tower, no more than 30% of them would be able to return alive, no one hesitated for even a moment.

In a very short time, they were all fully equipped and hovered above the square, awaiting Jian's departure command.

"Wait! Uncle Jian! I want to go too!"

Just as Ken was deeply moved and about to lead the rescue team—or, judging from the actual number of participants, it should be considered a combat legion—to rescue Belial, a silver-red figure flew rapidly from the direction of the Silver Crusade headquarters.

Upon hearing the news, Lyme immediately realized that his elderly father was avenging him, and he was both shocked and frightened. He quickly greeted his companions and flew over at full speed!

When Lyme landed in front of Ken, her breathing became slightly rapid, just like Ken's, because she was unconsciously triggered by the fear that her father was about to leave her.

But faced with Jian's disapproving gaze, she did not compromise in the slightest, only with an almost stubborn determination, staring back at Jian without backing down.

"What? You're going too? No, Rem, that's too dangerous! If Belial finds out I'm taking you with me, he'll definitely kill me!"

"It's precisely because it's dangerous that I have to go! My dad was already seriously injured saving me, and now he can't even get treatment before doing something so dangerous by himself... I do have some healing skills, so I'm sure I can help!"

"Wait, you mean, Belial was injured... because some foolish bastard tried to take advantage of you?!"

"Yes, that bad guy named Mold somehow managed to control my actions and forced me to injure Dad... Dad was so badly injured trying to save me. So I have to go! This time, it's my turn to help Dad!"

"...Now I understand why Belial suddenly became so impulsive... Damn it! Why didn't he call me along?! Doesn't he even consider me a brother?!"

When Jian heard Lem's words, his eyes beneath those large horns suddenly flashed with a dangerous glint.

He had only seen Belial put his training armor back on while he was on the defensive line, and vaguely guessed that Belial had suffered a serious injury. But Belial was unwilling to talk about it, so he didn't ask any further. He only thought that after the battle was over, he would ask him for clarification and settle accounts with the culprit.

Only now, after hearing these hidden truths from Lem, has he finally pieced together all the scattered clues and understood why Belial, who always claimed to value his life and would never act unless absolutely necessary, had suddenly become even more reckless than him!

What father could remain rational when his child was nearly killed by the enemy?

Not to mention Belial, who has showered Lyme with tender care over the past ten thousand years, practically plucking the stars from the sky for her. He even speaks to Lyme with a tone less harsh than usual!

After realizing this, Ken complained incessantly while subconsciously clenching his fists.

But soon, Ken, who is the future captain of the Ultra Guard in the original story and has excellent leadership skills, realized that now was not the time to complain.

He took a deep breath, suppressing the surging anger deep within his chest. Then he looked at Lym and spoke in an unquestionable tone.

"Keep up with me, but remember, follow my orders completely and do not act on your own! If anything happens to you, Belial will definitely go even crazier! And then, no one will be able to calm him down!"

"Understood, Uncle Jian!"

"Very well, now, pass on my order: all troops, attack!"

After receiving Lem's affirmative reply, Jian relaxed a little.

While marveling at Belial's natural talent for raising children, one wonders how he could raise such an obedient child as Rem.

She turned away, wanting to ensure that any child she might adopt later out of necessity would have a free caregiver. [←Skip]

To prevent his best friend from suffering any accident that would cause him to end up like the other version of himself in his nightmares, forever regretting it.

Almost the instant Jian finished speaking, he took to the air and flew at full speed toward the dark planet.

Behind him, the Ultra Warriors, including Rem, also pushed their speed to the limit, transforming into beams of various colors that intertwined to form a vast torrent of light, rushing towards the battlefield where Belial was!

Chapter 42 It's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early.

When this large rescue "team" marched towards the dark planet, they clearly discovered that the density of the undead legions along the way was much lower than before.

If it were at the very beginning of the war, these undead monsters would swarm like locusts, and there would be no way to kill them all!

But now, not only has the number decreased significantly by 80% or 90%.

Those scattered undead who tried to intercept them were even more eager to see their good brothers, whose fates were unknown, so they simply took up their holy swords and volunteered to be the vanguard of this team.

Even though the power of the Holy Sword had not yet been awakened, Jian Guang wielded it with pure brute force, and the sword's edge swept away everything in its path, killing the undead monsters in droves before they could even get close! It did not pose any real obstacle to their advance!

When they finally broke through the outermost, thin line of undead monsters, and saw the number of undead monsters increasing rapidly, it meant they were getting closer and closer to Belial's location. They could even faintly hear Belial's furious battle roar, proving that he was currently safe and sound.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, subconsciously believing that they had made it in time and hadn't let Belial fight alone to the end.

But it was precisely in that moment of relaxation that an unusual noise attracted everyone's attention.

When they instinctively looked in the direction of the sound, they saw a strange device, enveloped in a high concentration of light energy and becoming indestructible, forcefully breaking through the layers of the undead army's encirclement, grazing past them, and flying towards the Land of Light.