At first, the flashes of light were small, insignificant twinkles. But as they piled up one by one, they became the ring of light separating the dark shroud from the darkened earth. 

Bang!

The explosions that had sounded so weak and faint that it had been unnoticeable unless listened for, suddenly resounded through the sky. 

“Ah…”

He couldn’t tell whether the thumping noise he heard was the roar of the flashes sent up from the ground or the sound of his own heart beating. 

But if there was one thing he could be certain of, it was that if he didn’t let loose the heat burning in his heart, he wouldn’t be able to endure it. 

“Edda!”

Kim Seon-Hyeok opened his mouth wide as he called out the name of his companion with the same feeling as spewing out hot fire. And from the depths of his chest, anger came rushing out.

Kughhhhh.

As if they had previously made an arrangement, Edda also exhaled a powerful flash of light.

Shake.

The veil shook and resisted the flashes of light and flames. However, unlike before, it wasn’t able to regenerate its body once it had been dispersed.

Kim Seon-Hyeok and Edda continued to batter at the veil. Fire, ice, and wind - they battered at the veil at will and tore apart the Darkness.

Kyaaaaaaaaa.

The veil screamed as if it was alive. However, it was soon engulfed by the Dragon and...