Light engulfed the battlefield.

Explosions rang out, and screams erupted everywhere.

Once the light faded, a deafening roar filled the air again.

Many died each time the Parasite Queen moved, but the allied force remained spirited.

The Parasite Queen’s eyes narrowed when she saw yet another wave of soldiers surging forward.

After she killed 100, 1000 more appeared. After she killed 1000, 10,000 more appeared.

She could finally understand how Seol Jihu must have felt back then, in the Empire.

To face an entire army alone meant that the Parasite Queen had to divide her attention accordingly.

In contrast, Seol Jihu wasn’t very concerned about protecting his comrades.

His sole target was the Parasite Queen, and that hadn’t changed from the start.

KWANG!

The force of the Reinforced Sword Qi flung the Parasite Queen across the battlefield again.

She hit a wall, and when she raised her head….

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Her vision was wavering.

The Parasite Queen furrowed her brows.

She wasn’t mistaken.

Though small in size, a heat haze was definitely rising from parts of her body.

This was a sign that her body was nearing its physical limit.

It was only natural.

She had used too much of her divinity at once, and the World Tree still had a profound effect on her. The damage from Seol Jihu’s attacks could not be overlooked either.

The Parasite Queen lifted her head and looked up at the...