Arius trembled with intense rage and frustration gasping through the pain
Damn it
He stepped back slightly taking a deep breath then looked at Yukari and said firmly
Take Raimus and run now protect him at any cost
Afterward Arius stood in the center of the arena eyes filled with anxiety and anticipation facing his evil version and Iyana ready for the worst
In a flash the evil Arius attacked from one side while Iyana lunged from the other at the same moment The pressure on him began to mount immensely as if he were trapped between a hammer and an anvil Every step backward was difficult and every attempt to strike back was met with double the pressure from both of them
Arius tried to strike his evil copy but was surprised by Iyana reaching from behind grabbing his arm and with incredible force breaking his arm bones A painful scream escaped Arius as his body shook with agony
At the same time his evil double seized the moment delivering a series of brutal blows that sent him flying until he caught the edge of a building with his hands In his left hand he felt something suspicious a sharp internal pain telling him the bones of his hand had shattered from within He immediately realized the magnitude of the danger he faced the situation had become much more difficult than expected
Arius gathered his courage and flew into the sky defying exhaustion and attacked Iyana He managed to land a powerful blow on her sending her flying back but she stood up with a calm reassurance showing no signs of injury Her cold voice issued a warning
Is that all
Arius's irritation doubled while Iyana remained unaffected by even his simplest strike
The evil double exploited Arius's distraction and rushed toward him catching him and throwing him toward Iyana trying to disorient him Arius tried to hit Iyana but she suddenly vanished appearing atop a massive wall using teleportation skills Arius exhausted from fatigue and injuries panted heavily trying to follow their movements
He looked to the right and another shock hit him a group of humans emerged with rifles and began firing at his enemies Arius screamed in warning
Run get away from here
But Iyana did not care about them and with a single wave of her hand a surge of energy rose wiping out everyone in front of her leaving everyone in painful shock
Arius grew furious and rushed toward Iyana delivering a series of crushing blows that shattered the rocks around them from the force of each strike but the shocking surprise was that she was not affected by any of them
He then lunged toward his evil double delivering thundering blows throwing him far away but the two did not let him catch his breath The two rushed and cornered Arius between a massive wall and a ruined building leaving him completely trapped
Suddenly a dark energy spear created by the evil double appeared piercing Arius's chest violently and pinning him to the wall A painful scream left his mouth his body shaking from the intensity of the pain and the world around him trembling from the force of the impact The pain was unbearable every muscle strained and every bone in his body screaming in agony In that moment Arius realized he was trapped between two invincible forces and that every wrong step could cost him his entire life
Arius trembled from the severity of the pain sweating and breathing with great difficulty while screaming from the depths of his heart
Aaaah
Yukari screamed loudly and terrified
Uncle Arius
Arius looked at the battle before him and saw Iyana and his evil version advancing toward him with immense power Iyana stopped and reached for Arius's chest digging her fingers directly into his heart saying in a calm and cold voice
You have a choice now Arius surrender and join us
Arius screamed in agony but in a moment of defiance he landed a powerful punch on her face laughing with a voice full of stubbornness
I would rather die than do that
Iyana grew furious and pressed with all her strength on his heart until he felt it was on the verge of exploding from the intensity of the pain and Arius screamed at the top of his lungs nearly losing consciousness At this moment his evil double took the opportunity and plunged his spear firmly into the other side of his chest saying sarcastically
At least you will die before the supreme beings Arius hahahaha
The two laughed together coldly as if enjoying Arius's pain
Yukari stepped forward trying to intervene but was immediately pushed away by the evil version and Iyana continued pressing Arius's heart as he screamed in indescribable pain Yukari shouted while crying
Arius run away you are my father at least
But evil Arius struck her away and left Arius helpless on the ground very close to death
Suddenly the system screen flashed before him glowing blue
Warning the user is about to die you will be transported immediately to a safety point
Arius breathed with difficulty and said in a broken voice
The window wait for my companions here
The system told him he could not take more than one person with him and if he refused he would be transported alone Arius was trapped in a difficult choice feeling completely helpless Iyana asked angrily
Who are you talking to
At this moment she pressed his heart hard while Yukari managed to deliver a powerful blow to the evil Arius throwing him away temporarily She looked at Arius and said
Take my father with you I will distract them until you return
Arius swallowed his tears and finally made the hard choice he chose to take Raimus with him leaving Yukari to face their opponents
In a flash the two disappeared from that dimension to be thrown back into their original dimension landing forcefully in their home garden The ground shook as they fell and both appeared in critical condition covered in injuries and wounds scattered on the grass
Lina rushed up her eyes full of shock and concern shouting
Arius Raimus what happened
The scene was silent for a moment with only the sound of their ragged breathing and tears of fear shining in Yukari's eyes from afar as she stood before the villains alone after the heroes left
The atmosphere of the place was affected by a relative calm after Arius and Raimus returned to the original dimension though the tension did not completely disappear
Iyana screamed in the other dimension with a voice full of anger and confusion
Where did they go
The evil Arius stopped his eyes glowing with surprise and said in a low voice
I do not know I have no idea
Iyana screamed even louder as dark clouds gathered around her
Damn it how did that eye disappear so quickly
The two evil Arius and Iyana looked at Yukari who was smiling calmly and realized things did not go as expected The two smiled at each other as if they knew something their enemies had not yet realized then the scene quickly shifted to Lina in the original dimension where she stood in extreme anxiety closely monitoring the situation
She quickly pulled out her phone and called Arlen and Wang shouting
You must come immediately Arius and Raimus are seriously injured
Wang and Arlen arrived urgently to find Arius and Raimus lying on the ground covered in wounds and fatal injuries Wang immediately began treatment using his advanced skills to stabilize the injuries and restore their combat energy
Arlen sat at Arius's head watching him with concern and annoyance
You fool did I not tell you both not to go anywhere alone
After some time and with the improvement of Arius and Raimus's condition Arius sat on the ground still catching his breath with difficulty and said
We must return Yukari is still there facing the villains alone
Raimus looked at Arius with concern
What exactly happened
Arius answered in a broken voice as he regained consciousness
After you lost consciousness before the evil Arius I faced him but suddenly a strange girl appeared calling herself Iyana the Faithful
When Arlen and Wang heard this name they exchanged glances their eyes sparkling with astonishment
Wang asked Arius seriously
Tell me did she mention she was a ruler or something of the sort
Arius replied
Yes she said she was the Ruler
Arlen and Wang looked at each other whispering together in a low voice
So it is her
Arius and everyone were surprised by their words and a sense of curiosity and anxiety began to grip the group for the realization began to form that the power they faced was not just an ordinary girl but a Ruler who possessed immense authority and plans no one had expected
Everyone was affected by the conversation and features of astonishment and concern dominated them after Wang displayed Iyana's image through his staff
Arius looked at the image his eyes widening in surprise saying in a broken voice
Yes it is her
Everyone confirmed her identity while Arlen began speaking in a calm but firm voice
In fact she is a successor to the ruler of the construction of the eighth world and is considered one of the most distinguished rulers in dimensional sciences and physical construction Her greatest achievement is building the Breach Portal which it is said she is still working on until now and it may take many long years to complete
Lina sighed in astonishment and asked
And what is that portal is it for transport
Wang replied calmly
No it is not just a portal for transport but a portal where whoever enters gains the power of the higher dimension However this is extremely difficult even almost impossible because it may cause distortions at the level of three dimensions and may lead to a glitch in the cosmic system
Arius replied with a question full of curiosity and concern
Then why does no one stop her
Arlen replied while staring at the image
The goal of that portal is to obtain resources from other dimensions for the benefit of the Ruler of the Ten Worlds For this reason it was approved despite the great risks that may accompany its use
Everyone felt the weight of responsibility as they realized that facing Iyana the Faithful would not just be a fight but a battle against a complete cosmic system that imposes its strict laws and that any mistake could cause consequences unimaginable for all dimensions
While Arius Raimus and Lina were recovering in the garden after arriving from the other dimension Arlen approached him directly with a firm look and began asking questions
Are you sure Arius that it is really her or have you lost your mind
Arius replied in a calm but firm voice his eyes fixed on the image in his mind
It is her truly no doubt about it
Arlen smiled slightly and said confidently
The matter is decided then come with me
She grabbed Arius's hand firmly and signaled Wang to fly them into space amid Raimus and Lina's wonder at the speed of the plan's execution
During the flight in space Arius asked feeling heavy from the wounds covering his body and having not changed his clothes since the violent battle
Arlen where are we going
Arlen replied in a cold and calm voice
Let us go for a short visit after a long time
Time passed and Arius began to notice the immense distance they had covered so he turned to Wang and asked him
Where are we now
Wang replied directing them toward the goal
We are now in the eighth world and we are heading to the planet of the construction ruler of this world
Arius was astonished by the matter and could not believe his eyes but time did not allow him full comprehension as they landed moments later on the planet's surface
As soon as he set foot on the ground he took a deep breath amazed by the planet's beauty and the magnificence of the natural scenery surrounding them While reviewing the place he saw three people approaching them
The planet's construction ruler greeted them with a friendly smile and said
Welcome Lady Arlen you have honored our humble planet
Arlen replied walking confidently toward the Ruler
Enough with this exaggerated humility
Arius stepped beside her with Wang behind her his eyes wide with astonishment as he saw something he completely did not expect before him stood Iyana looking at him with interest and surprise
Iyana stepped toward Arius and said with a calm smile
What a marvel excuse me sir but you are injured and your clothes are full of blood come with me so we can treat you
Arlen implicitly signaled while glancing at Arius that he should not try anything reckless and Arius understood the message without the need for words so he stepped with hesitant steps toward Iyana his eyes wide with intense astonishment and fear
Inside him memories of the last battle in Yukari's dimension were rushing to him quickly remembering all the pain and pressure he was subjected to and every moment he felt helpless before Iyana and the villain His sense of awe and respect for her was clear on his features and every step he took toward her increased his body's tension and internal trembling
Iyana received him with a calm but firm smile and began examining his physical condition while Arius stood frozen unable to believe he was actually before her recalling in his mind everything that happened hours ago in Yukari's dimension and feeling the extent of the danger ahead
All the details from the wounds blood astonishment and Arius's psychological tension were clear and made the scene full of excitement and tension as if the whole world had stopped for a moment to witness this historic meeting between him and Iyana
Arius sat in the treatment room his eyes scanning Iyana with anticipation unable to believe the strange contradiction in her behavior The room was lit with a soft light reflecting the gleam of medical equipment on the walls and Iyana's features were clear with her firmness and calmness unlike the anger and severity he had witnessed hours ago in Yukari's dimension
Iyana said as she gently wiped one of his wounds
This is bad what terrible wounds who is this merciless monster who did this to you
Arius trembled slightly at her question and looked at her with wide eyes and astonishment thoughts clashing inside him what is this absurdity she is the one who did all this to me how can she be this kind now
He sighed a little and tried to calm himself then spoke in a calm voice
It is fine Wang treated me a little while ago so no problem these are just minor wounds
Iyana nodded her head firmly and said
No despite that the wounds must be completely cleaned to avoid future damage negligence is not possible at all
Arius was surprised by her behavior and began to watch every move she made with sharp eyes his suspicion deepening inside him is she the same person who almost killed me hours ago
After cleaning the wounds with extreme care Iyana brought him clean and tidy clothes and said to him with a slight smile
Wear these we have a skilled tailor who can make any kind of clothing quickly
Arius wore the clothes and noticed they closely resembled his previous clothes that the fight had torn and was slightly surprised by this similarity He then sat opposite her staring at her with coldness and astonishment observing her calmness and the kindness of her actions completely contradictory to her personality that he knew hours ago strict angry and cruel without mercy
Arius seemed torn between his sense of relief from her care and his astonishment at this great contradiction He knew that these calm and kind actions did not match the cosmic power he saw in her hours ago but at the same time they made him feel a sense of reassurance he had not felt since the violent battle in Yukari's dimension .