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The next day.

LionArk Headquarters.

Ethan received a quick confirmation from Florensia regarding their willingness to cooperate. Not only that, they also conveyed what the people of Arkban needed.

It ranged from basic food supplies to adventure equipment. Florensia explained everything to Ethan in detail because she knew he would help them.

She deliberately asked for many things at once to test whether Ethan's words were true or if he was just boasting.

That morning, Ethan sent the list of required supplies to Sherly. Sherly agreed and left with several people to shop in the city center.

The atmosphere at LionArk headquarters was quite busy that day. A new batch of member registrations had been opened, with the minimum requirements for joining raised higher than before.

Even so, when people heard that LionArk was accepting new members, many came to Mavelard from various cities.

They were solo players who had not joined any guild, as well as guild members who had left their previous guilds because those guilds showed no significant progress over a six month period.

Ethan opened two registration booths, and the lines of applicants stretched far, all the way to the eastern edge of the city road.

Several officers were assigned to handle the recruitment process this time.

Ethan also explained to Hanss that he planned to send another expedition to the Tower after the guild assessment.

For now, Ethan chose to focus on what he could handle, such as eliminating the Shadow Guild, planning a coup in Arkban City, and managing the new LionArk members.

While Ethan was overseeing the recruitment process, he and everyone else were startled by the sudden appearance of a blue aura explosion that shook LionArk headquarters.

Everyone immediately turned toward the main building and saw a pillar of navy blue light shooting straight into the sky, shocking countless people.

Ethan also gasped. The aura felt powerful, with a dominant cold ice element. From inside the building, Ashley stepped out together with other guild staff.

"What's going on?" Ashley asked.

"I don't know," Ethan replied.

This aura… its strength feels similar to when I met Seraphelis at the Volcano Palace.

From the direction of the blue pillar of light, Ethan was shocked to see Luna floating in the air with both of her eyes glowing navy blue.

She held a trident spear in her hand, her body still wrapped in the LionArk uniform.

Ethan had rarely paid attention to Luna lately because of how busy he was. However, he was certain that not years had passed.

Why… does her body look more mature? Is it possible… that her growth is faster?

Ashley looked up and saw the innocent girl named Luna. She never expected Luna to be such a mysterious figure with overwhelming power.

Luna thrust her trident forward, creating an area of effect of frozen ground that froze many people in place, slowly reducing their HP.

Ethan stretched out his hand, summoning Bloodblade Ashura and gripping it tightly.

[Mode Ashura Activated]

Ethan's appearance changed instantly. His eyes glowed red, fiery red tattoos appeared across his body, and a violent surge of power erupted within him.

By planting his sword into the ground, Ethan stopped the flow of freezing air rushing toward him.

A protective sword wall formed and successfully kept him safe. Ashley hurriedly took cover behind Ethan, leaving both of them completely unharmed.

"What is really happening?" Ashley asked in panic.

Ethan did not answer. He did not know what kind of response would be right to calm Ashley down.

For Ethan, this situation was far beyond anything he had imagined. He never expected Luna to be hiding such terrifying power.

He had no other choice. If he continued to let Luna rampage, the entire city would freeze, and many people would die from the cold.

"Sera!" Ethan shouted firmly.

[Soul Servant Aggressive Mode]

[Seraphelis || Lv. 500 || SSS-Rank || Passive → Aggressive || 10,000 MP]

Servant Seraphelis appeared and floated in front of Ethan. A blinding golden light shone as her chibi form transformed into her adult female form.

Sera arrived and hovered beside Ethan. Ashley saw her for the second time in her life.

Sera was far too beautiful for a human, and Ashley could not help but admit that her beauty was like that of a goddess.

"Is that… Luna?" Sera asked.

"What is actually happening?" Ethan asked.

"A rampage of original power… she is the same as me," Sera answered.

The same? Does that mean Luna is also a goddess?

That was the only explanation that made sense, considering Luna's terrifying strength.

"I didn't expect that I would meet another goddess," Ethan said.

Hearing Ethan say that immediately shocked Ashley. She had not misheard him. Ethan had called Luna a goddess.

The word another implied something that had happened before. If Ethan used that phrase, then he had already met a goddess in the past.

"A goddess? What do you mean?" Ashley asked.

Ethan fell silent for a moment, glanced at Ashley, then focused back on Luna. The cold ice energy continued to spread beyond the LionArk headquarters.

Those trapped within the nearest radius suffered significant HP reduction every minute.

"I have to defeat her!" Ethan declared.

Sera nodded. The only way to stop the spread of freezing air in this area was to attack Luna and keep her occupied.

Luna might not yet be in the perfect state of a true goddess. Her power was clearly restrained by something.

Sera, who was far stronger, would easily overpower her, especially with Ethan supporting her.

Ethan canceled the protective sword wall and unleashed a crimson slashing attack toward the sky. Luna turned her head and effortlessly blocked Ethan's skill.

An explosion occurred, but it did not have a significant effect on Luna. Luna's navy blue glowing eyes locked onto Ethan, marking him as her target.

In an instant, Luna suddenly appeared right in front of Ethan. The matured Luna swung her trident sideways, and Ethan tried to block her attack.

BOOM!

Ethan failed to withstand Luna's strength. His body was blasted far backward, crashing through the headquarters wall and destroying buildings along his path.

Ashley stared in shock at what had happened to Ethan. Her body stiffened as if frozen, her mouth locked shut, and her face turned pale as Luna walked through the air and stopped right in front of her.

Sera flew forward and intercepted Luna. Luna's steps halted when Sera hovered before her.

"Move aside!" Luna shouted.

"He is Ethan. The one who saved you from the Thousand Star World. Have you forgotten, Luna?!" Sera said firmly.

"I said… move aside!" Luna snapped, increasing her power.

Sera was not intimidated at all. Instead, she felt excited to stop Luna.

"I will not let you kill Ethan!"

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