From Secret Clan to the Divine Dynasty

Chapter 434 Fischer's Demon

Meanwhile, inside Fischer Manor.

In the Grand Hall underground, several devout people knelt beside a sacred object, praying day and night without stopping, while the black light inside a transparent bottle kept flashing.

At this moment, Karl silently realized the danger Darren was facing, and unlike the last time, the situation this time was entirely unresolvable if Darren were to face it alone.

"Hmm, what happened..."

He quickly understood the entire situation.

"So it turns out that a secret coup has taken place in Vallere without anyone knowing, hence the puppet king supported by the Lorne Empire was captured, and the long-missing old king has returned. Is the situation Darren is facing now an ambush at a banquet?"

Karl clearly sensed the whole situation, and although it seemed grim, it was actually not a big problem.

"It's completely fine, my power just happens to be suited for this kind of situation where one is isolated and surrounded."

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Darren took a shallow breath, the power inside his body, no, it should be the power from the deepest part of his soul, was gradually fading, which was the effect of the barrier of Vallere's capital. He was very aware of this.

The powers of both the old king of Vallere and the leader of the Reconstruction Army in front of him were at the middle rank of Monarch, undoubtedly making them formidable opponents.

Facing the heavy encirclement of the enemy, along with the city's barrier weakening his power, although theoretically, the great Lord of the Lost should eventually prevail on his own, Darren was very aware that he should be nervous.

However, strangely enough, he didn't seem to be very nervous, and he even felt a kind of pleasure emanating from the deepest part of his heart.

"Hehehe…"

The thrill of being trapped in a desperate situation was enough to drive one mad. In fact, over the past few years, Darren had been contemplating whether he was no longer as mad as he had been decades ago.

But now, he could completely confirm one thing.

He was indeed a madman!

The blonde woman stared at him calmly, then after a long while, continued speaking, "Perhaps an introduction is due. I am the leader of the Vallere Restoration Army, my name is Agata, and your 'Black Tide' probably never had any information about me."

After introducing herself, Agata continued with wide eyes, "I'm sorry, Duke Fischer, although we have no personal grudges, our positions make us enemies."

"In fact, I have already considered it, if I were to truly kill you here, it would surely be successful...but the people of Vallere in the city would suffer heavy casualties, so, respected Duke Darren Fischer, you also have a choice."

She slowly stood up, bowed deeply, and said earnestly:

"Duke Darren Fischer, why not denounce the tyrannical Lorne Empire and pledge your allegiance to Emperor Jun Shen of the Seven Stars? That is your only way out."

The old King of Vallere also nodded, not standing up, but similarly staring at Darren and said, "These years I have been in the north at the Seven Stars, always protected by that God of War, and I am very aware of his character. A strong person like you would definitely be highly valued if you surrender."

Both of them had an uncontrollable look of reverence on their faces when they mentioned the God of War Emperor , even though they were also revered by countless Vallere citizens.

Darren listened and furrowed his brow, feeling an irritation rise within him.

How could this be?

He was already experiencing the thrill of a life-and-death battle, involuntarily indulging in the pleasure it brought.

And now this woman and that old man, two damned individuals, actually offered him a choice that somewhat alleviated his desperation, which was incredibly uncomfortable!

The pressure-filled atmosphere of a dire situation suddenly seemed to have room for maneuver, which was extremely annoying!

"Fine."

He simply responded calmly, but in the next moment, he transformed in a double transformation without any hesitation!

"Wait!"

Agata and the King of Vallere, sensing the surge of power, both froze and involuntary exclaimed!

Darren's body seemed touched by an invisible force and began to undergo astonishing transformation. His black overcoat fluttered wildly as if caught by wind, inflated by a powerful energy. Then, his figure began to expand, and beneath his skin, flame-like patterns swiftly spread like ancient totems awakening.

His eyes, in that instant, became extraordinarily bright, the pitch-black pupils dancing with two points of fiery red light, like lava from the depths of an abyss, mysterious and daunting.

With a deafening roar, Darren's body completed its transformation, no longer human but turned into a huge demon dragon, its body enveloped in raging flames, each scale flickering with a sinister and perilous glow.

The sturdy ground and walls cracked instantly under its power; the entire building was shaken by an irresistible force, turning into utter ruins in a moment!

Its wings unfolded, like dark clouds covering the sun, its gigantic body almost bursting through the confines of this narrow underground square.

"Roar!"

In that suffocating moment, the demon dragon let out a thunderous roar, its voice filled with endless rage and power, seeming to tear apart everything in its path.

"Hahahahaha!"

Darren laughed deeply, his voice resounding boldly. Even though his powers were suppressed by the barrier, he still possessed the basic strength of a Mid-Level Monarch.

The next moment, he saw not only the old King of Vallere and the Leader of the Reconstruction Army but also two other low-level Extraordinary Exponents appearing from around the city, making a total of four powerful Monarchs coming to strike at him.

Very well!

He clearly knew that if the Lord of the Lost had not bestowed Divine Power upon him, he would have been doomed, yet he still did not hesitate to join the ensuing battle, his heart filled with joy!

Suddenly, Darren noticed a massive surge of thick black mist around him, and amidst an aura as if all living beings were facing their doom, Yeager and Chris suddenly appeared by his side!

Chris looked at him expressionlessly, while Yeager, smiling, said, "Lord Darren, it's my turn to repay the favor!"

"Sure thing... hehehe..." Darren laughed.

Chris and Yeager instantly understood the situation and cooperated with Darren in battle.

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Darren charged towards the old King of Vallere and Agata in the sky, clearly aware that those two Mid-Level Monarchs, who had been resisting for the sake of the Reconstruction for years, were definitely individuals of resolute will, so the "Mad Curse" was likely ineffective against them.

And their speed was basically enough to avoid the initial "Cloud of Death."

As for "Huge Collapse," although it could be lethal if it hit directly, it could be easily blocked by any mundane defense, so it was best not to use it at the beginning of the fight.

Thus, Darren roared loudly and approached, swathed in the Black Tide and pitch-dark flames, heading first for Agata, the leader of the Reconstruction Army!

Meanwhile, over a dozen members of the Dawn Church with "household management" abilities were restoring Spirituality Power at a great distance for them.

The golden-haired Agata hovered in midair, suddenly turned into a shadow, and flickered hundreds of meters away to avoid Darren's dive.

She inhaled sharply, eyes fixed on the ruined streets and the heavily wounded citizens of Vallere, her heart bleeding and body trembling with rage as she cursed, "You beast of Fischer! You've killed so many innocent Vallere people, you're simply a demon!"

The demon dragon form of Darren, upon hearing this, laughed even louder, shouting loudly, "Hahaha, you are absolutely right! Spot on! I've only cared about my own joy, never about the lives of others!"

Having said that, he then raised his head and spewed out a great amount of flames flying in all directions of the city, just to distract Agata and others, even if just a little.

"No! Stop!" Agata couldn't help but scream.

The demon dragon, ablaze with flames in its pitch-black red eyes, soared into the sky, its form like a demon crawling out from the depths of Hell, carrying a momentum to destroy everything.

With a forceful surge of his body, Darren struck against the ceiling stone wall fiercely, causing a vast amount of rocks to crumble, mixing with numerous flames instantly turning the underground square into a chaotic mess!

This scene, akin to the arrival of doomsday, left an indelible mark on all who witnessed it!