Lucifer said, "Dark Magic: Shatter!" — and the ice containing Draince shattered.
"Go take care of the enemy leader," Lucifer ordered.
Draince nodded. "Understood," he said, and took off. "Flame Magic: Hell Spiders — Endless Slashes!" Countless fire attacks launched toward the ground.
Lucifer smirked. "Great. It's now raining psychopaths."
Licht replied, "Well, it was your idea."
"And it will work," Lucifer said. "Now Astrea and Anew join the fray."
Licht nodded. "I understand the importance of preserving the characteristics of your magic, but you should fight more."
Lucifer replied, "It's not time yet."
"Otherwise your fans will be depressed," Licht said.
Lucifer sighed. "I couldn't care less. And tell Lumos to keep focusing on the critically wounded instead of every dumbass that crosses his path."
Licht said, "Got it. After all, this is a battle of endurance, and we need to crush them with everything we have."
Meanwhile, Astrea and Anew were walking through the streets when they suddenly encountered an individual radiating immense magic.
"I'm Euroz," the man said. "The one behind all this. These are my creations — or as I like to call them, my art."
Astrea replied firmly, "Regardless of who you are or what you claim, your actions mark you as a terrorist. We're here to eliminate any threat to our nation — regardless of identity, face, or status. If you endanger our people, we will rise to defeat you."
Euroz sneered. "Enough talk. Necromancy Magic: Endless Pawns!"
Seven skeletons rose from the ground and charged toward Astrea.
"Pin Magic: Breath of Zephyr!" Astrea called out, releasing a powerful gust that destroyed all seven skeletons.
Astrea whispered to Anew, "He might be above us. Focus on charging your Darkest Larient. If that fails — run and get the Captain."
"Necromancy Magic: Skeletal Strike!" Euroz shouted, launching sharp bone projectiles at Astrea.
"Summon Holy Relic — Knife Mode!" Astrea responded, dodging and blocking the attacks using his dual knives.
"Well done, young Astrea," Euroz said. "You truly are Edward's child. He would be proud."
"Don't mention my father's name, you filthy coward!" Astrea snapped.
Euroz grinned. "Coward? Necromancy Magic: Handshake!" Giant skeletal hands emerged from both directions, attempting to crush Astrea.
Astrea screamed, "No!" and activated his relic's Broad Sword Mode, clashing through the massive arms and emerging from the rubble.
"That was... impressive," Euroz admitted.
Astrea declared, "Zephyr Zing!" and spinning winds began forming around Euroz.
"Spin Magic: Zephyr Zing!" he repeated, manipulating the rubble to converge on the enemy.
"Anew, now!"
"Enchantment Magic: Darkest Larient!" Anew shouted, releasing dark beams at Euroz.
Astrea followed up. "Time to end this! Infinity Slash!" He rushed forward and struck Euroz directly in the chest.
Euroz, now bleeding, chuckled. "Well done, Astrea. You're quite strong. Out of respect, I didn't dodge that attack. Now... it's my turn."
Astrea's eyes widened. "Anew, run!"
Just as Anew turned, Euroz surged forward. Astrea took a defensive stance.
"Spin Magic: Flying Slash!" Astrea shouted, but Euroz phased through the attack — and through Astrea himself — before slashing Anew's back with his claws.
Anew fell to the ground.
"I'm done letting you live," Astrea said, trembling with rage. "Summon Holy Relic — Broad Sword Mode!"
His sword began to glow. "Caelum Supplicium!" Multiple slashes burst from the blade. Euroz tried to phase through them again — but this time, he was hit and forced to dodge the remaining strikes.
"Now to finish you off... Spin Magic: Exstinctio!"
Euroz froze, unable to move or sense anything.
"Infinite spin... Spin Magic: Infinitum Nulla Exacuere Vade!"
The final attack landed, utterly destroying Euroz. But as his body turned to dust, he smiled one last time.
"You've done well... defeating my clone. But next time... you won't be so lucky."