A massive explosion echoed across the battlefield. The Gorilla Guardian was hurled to the ground, crashing into several smaller monsters in its path. The impact sent nearby players scrambling to distance themselves, desperate to avoid the massive damage they feared would follow.
Though the Blackthorn Golem was already an imposing figure, it still paled in comparison to the sheer size of the Gorilla Guardian. Even Kingsley, in his massive bear form, towered over Blackthorn, with the Golem standing only as high as their shoulders.
Kingsley charged forward with startling speed, pinning the Gorilla Guardian beneath his massive weight. He launched a barrage of brutal blows aimed straight at the Guardian’s head, relentless in his attack.
But suddenly, the Gorilla Guardian let out a deafening roar, so powerful that everyone nearby was blasted back, the very ground trembling beneath its fury. Kingsley was thrown aside.
Without hesitation, Blackthorn, shrouded in a shadowy aura, charged forward. Its greatsword gleamed with dark energy as it swung the weapon with incredible force.
[Abyssal Cleave (Active Skill) is activated.]
The greatsword cut through the air, slicing with such power that it tore open a dimensional rift, damaging everything in its path.
The strike was immense, and the Gorilla Guardian, caught off guard, raised his right hands to block it. Even so, the Guardian’s feet dug deep into the earth as it struggled against the overwhelming force.
Suddenly, a spinning shield appeared beside the Gorilla Guardian’s head. In the blink of an eye, Ivana materialized, her hand gripping the shield with fierce determination.
“You end here!” she growled through gritted teeth.
She maneuvered swiftly, delivering a strike to the back of the Gorilla Guardian’s head. The combined impact of Blackthorn’s attack and the disruption of the Guardian’s balance triggered a powerful explosion around the massive creature.
Ivana was flung backward by the force but, with incredible agility, she hurled her shield into the air just before her body could hit the ground. In a blink, she teleported to the floating shield, catching herself mid-air, effortlessly avoiding the fall.
This epic battle was captured clearly by the cameras! And this time, it wasn’t just one camera. Multiple feeds showed various angles of the intense fight from different spots on the battlefield.
Meanwhile, on top of the city wall, Maylock stood, observing the chaos below, accompanied by a short-haired blonde elf. Though he remained away from the direct conflict, he was busy orchestrating the battle from his vantage point. His strategic oversight was remarkable, bringing a sense of control to the war as his commands gradually began to turn the tide.
Elincia had also reappeared, causing havoc as she unleashed devastating area magic damage, obliterating large swaths of monsters on the battlefield.
And Optimus-one of the newer fighters-was locked in a fierce one-on-one battle against the Monkey Guardian, aided by long-range support from Melliandra.
“Brother, accept the friend request now. And! Call me Bloom, okay?! If you mess it up even once, I swear I’ll never see you in this game again.”
Broken could hardly believe it-he almost chuckled in the middle of the intense battle. It was Lily and Hazel standing before him. But wait, Lily’s level was still so low. Wasn’t it dangerous for her to be here?
With a slight hesitation, Broken accepted their friend request.
[SexyGrill has sent a party invitation.]
He turned to SexyGrill, who was smiling eagerly at him. “Please accept the party invitation,” she urged. “Let’s take down this antagonist’s pawn together.”
Broken hesitated, unsure.
“Brother,” SexyBloom urged.
“Yes, Sexy- No, I mean Bloom!”
SexyBloom pouted at his slip-up. “I warned you!”
“Yes, Bloom?”
Lily-no, SexyBloom-knew everything about Broken’s secret. She understood that he was the Sloth Champion, and why he was so intent on keeping that hidden. But why had SexyBloom, with her low level, ventured into such a dangerous place?
And then there was SexyGrill. She had mentioned being a guild leader-and the Lust Champion?
Did they know something Broken didn’t? Doubts swirled in his mind, but deep down, he wanted to trust his sister completely. He knew she would never do anything to harm him.
Whatever was happening, he had to believe in her.
“Lil-” He caught himself. “Bloom. Tell me.”
“Brother, accept the party invitation. Grill will explain everything as we go. No need to worry. Trust me.”
“But-”
Before Broken could protest further, he saw the Crow Guardian preparing for another attack. He took a deep breath and accepted the party invitation.
[Broken has joined the party.]
[Party – Sexy Family]
[1. SexyGrill – Lv. 203 (Party Leader)]
[2. SexyBloom – Lv. 53]
[3. Broken – Lv. 138]
“Sexy Family?”
Broken finally joined the party-something he hadn’t done in a long time. The last time was months ago, when he and Freya were on their way to Clario Town. It felt like a lifetime ago. SexyGrill stood to his left, and SexyBloom to his right. Around them, the five floating swords that had been attacking the Crow Guardian now danced gracefully in the air, moving freely around the group.
“I’m the Lust Champion with an ability that’s… well, a bit of a cheat!” SexyGrill said with a playful smirk.
“It’s not something that affects me directly, but the people I choose.” She spoke quickly, and Broken tried to process the flood of information.
“My ability lets anyone I contract with receive a temporary level-up to match mine-level 203. So, if you’re level 138 right now, you’ll get the stat points for 65 additional levels. The catch is that once I make the contract, one of my limited slots is used.”
She paused for a moment before continuing, “In exchange, when I activate this skill, you’ll have to share one of your abilities with the rest of us. You won’t get to choose the skill yourself, though—I’ll be given two chosen options from your abilities, and I can only pick one.”
Wait. Broken tried to absorb what she was saying.
First, she could boost someone’s level to match hers. Which meant Broken would receive a boost of 650 stat points! Damn!
“The skill you share will be usable by everyone in the party,” SexyGrill explained. “Like the floating skill that let Bloom and me float earlier. That’s one of her skills from her Epic-grade class. So, if you accept the contract, you’ll be able to use that floating skill too.”
“No,” she quickly corrected herself. “Don’t get it wrong-the floating swords are my skill, from my Unique-grade class.”
What?! An Epic-grade class for SexyBloom? And SexyGrill had a Unique-grade class? A Divine Champion with a Unique-grade class-wasn’t that too… imbalanced?
Broken turned to look at SexyBloom, and she gave him a playful wink. “Let’s do it together,
brother.”
[SexyGrill the Lust Champion is offering you a contract to become her Bonded Ally.]
[You will be granted the grace of Bond of Desire.]
[Bond of Desire: This skill allows you to temporarily level up to match the level of the user.]
[Everyone in the party will gain access to one of your chosen skills from two random options.
[The skill could be active or passive, and will be chosen based on the current needs of the
party, benefiting the entire team.]
[Accept the contract?]
The Crow Guardian began to rise again, casting its magic as a glowing magic circle formed behind it. Meanwhile, SexyGrill floated effortlessly in the air, five swords swirling around her like wings, while she gripped another sword firmly in her hand.
SexyBloom floated beside her, holding her own blade, her body glowing with a radiant silver aura. Her hair seemed to lift with the energy coursing through her.
“My Lust Champion abilities let me observe someone’s level,” SexyGrill explained. “It wasn’t Bloom who gave me your details. And don’t worry, you can count on me.”
A boost of 65 levels and 650 stat points, along with the potential to share a useful skill with both SexyGrill and SexyBloom-that was a power few could dream of.
On top of that, Broken felt a sense of reassurance knowing that SexyBloom was now fighting beside him at level 203, a level that would typically take someone nine years Yunatea Time of dedication to Immortal Legacy to achieve. But she had reached it through the blessing of Lust
from SexyGrill.
Broken nodded as he clenched his fists.
Suddenly, the notification popped up.
[Broken has accepted the contract.]
[Bond of Desire has been activated. You have received a temporary level boost for 10 minutes.]
[Level Up.]
[Level Up.]
[Level Up.]
[Level Up.]