CHAPTER 31

Ammon observed five werewolves flying above him as he was paddling his boat.

"Damn! It was really a wrong decision to travel when enemies are still coming one after another. I know how to swim, but battling enemies in the ocean is something I had never done before." He took his Zodiac sword and yelled at them. "Come to me, assholes! You are messing with the wrong warrior."

Five bows strike the five werewolves, causing them to fall under the water.

"The fact that Arya can use her crossbows to pierce enemies from a distance is phenomenal. What an impressive Amazonian."

Three huge boats are coming in his direction. Lacking any other choice, he dove under the water and started swimming. Unfortunately, the enemies spotted him right after he left the boat. They repeatedly shot arrows at him, but they missed. 

Three magicians decided to jump into the water to chase Ammon. They altered the direction of the waves by using their wands. Ammon fell to the sea's depths, gradually losing consciousness. He closed his eyes and saw Charlotte's beautiful face and his comrades, who had become his second family.

"Wait, I have to survive this war," he thought as he opened his eyes. "Charlotte is waiting for my return, and I'm sure she has something prepared for me."

Ammon swam faster, and when he got to the surface of the ocean, he saw three magicians walking above the waters. They used their wands to create a strong whirlpool to drown Ammon.

"Sh*t, this attack again? I have never encountered any magicians before. I thought they were far weaker than the warriors! But the same attack is not gonna work on me," Ammon threw his shield and hit them all at once. His sword returned to him like a boomerang.

Another five magicians walked on the sea to chase Ammon.

"I guess, I have to fight after all," he dived into the waters again and slashed their feet. He swam to their boat. When he got in there, another five magicians and werewolves appeared. They were glaring at him as if unhappy to see him aboard their ship.

"You are one of the Zodiac warriors, aren't you?" said one of them.

"Indeed, my name is Ammon. Why are you chasing me?" he asked.

"Our mission is to eliminate all the strongest warriors and warrioress of Alabama so there will be no more problems once King Abaddon visits that place," answered the werewolf.

Ammon smirked and boasted. "Is that so? Do you really think you can easily defeat the Zodiac warriors by sending low-class werewolves, bandit pirates, and magicians? What an imbecile!"

"Truly I tell you, the pain that awaits all of you is excruciating. Your King will kneel down before King Abaddon right after the 40th anniversary of your kingdom. However, if he makes a wrong move and decides to fight my king, death is coming his way. King Abaddon's power has increased since he has already conquered and invaded several kingdoms. A mere warrior like King Bartholomeo would never stand a chance against his overwhelming powers."

"What can King Abaddon gain from invading all the nations from different planets? We know for a fact that the mightiest creature will soon discover the evil deeds of your king, and once he finds out about that, torture is the greatest punishment he's going to receive."

"King Abaddon wanted to expand his territory and gain the powers of the kings he defeated so he could surpass the Celestial Spirit King."

"Don't make me laugh. Absorbing the powers in the entire universe is not enough. He has a tiny chance of beating an immortal being with unlimited powers."

"No! You've got a wrong misconception about the Celestial Spirit King. Many other kings believed he was the strongest in the entire universe and they feared him."

Stargazer's projection appeared on the board, and she was standing next to Ammon. "The Celestial Spirit King was created by the darkness itself."

Ammon swiveled his head towards her and was shocked not to feel her presence. "Who are you, old woman?"

Stargazer Venus gazed at him before answering his question. "Somehow, I can amplify my powers if there are nearby magicians, enabling my projection to be seen by any creature. My name is Stargazer and I am as old as the Celestial Spirit King. The history of the entire planet is ingrained in my mind. The widely spread information among the kings of different planets about the Celestial Spirit King is not true at all."

"If the Celestial Spirit King is not the strongest, then who holds that title?" Ammon asked, raising his eyebrow at Stargazer.

"Believe it or not, the darkness itself is the strongest creature, and it created the Celestial Spirit King to destroy itself as it became corrupted inside due to its overwhelming powers. Its power consists of two opposite elements: light energy and dark energy. The light energy was transferred to the Celestial Spirit King while the dark energy was transferred to King Abaddon. However, the Celestial Spirit King sealed the darkness inside King Abaddon to prevent him from destroying the entire universe. The only way for King Abaddon to fully unlock his full potential is to absorb the powers of the entire universe."

"How about the Tizona sword? That is meant to be used solely for King Abaddon!"

"Celestial Spirit King created the twelve zodiac signs and a special one called the Ophiucus to lead them. He enchanted the Tizona sword with a star constellation. Each member of the Zodiac is capable of beating any opponent. It is considered a part of darkness. Though, only a Tizona sword can be used against King Abaddon. That is the only weakness he has."

"Enough with the talk," said another werewolf who was watching from above.

"I remember you!" said Ammon to the werewolf. "You were with King Abaddon a while ago, were you not?"

"Indeed, I am Elizer, and I am his most faithful servant. I vowed to serve him for the rest of my life!"

"Be careful Ammon, like I said, your sword is made to kill and destroy anyone who is considered a part of darkness. Your shield can also block any of its attacks."

Elizer pointed his index finger at Stargazer's projection. "You are captive, stargazer Venus. How stupid are you to show your presence to your enemies?"

A dazzling light was forming on his fingers, and Stargazer Venus' projection disappeared as soon as he launched his attack.

"Hey buddy? I am the second strongest werewolf who can use both magic and the powers of bandit pirates. I can also transform into my Alpha form without the full moon. But I guess using that form to fight a pest like you is overkill and brutal."

Many werewolves, bandit pirates, and magicians surrounded Ammon to ensure he wouldn't escape. Then, all of a sudden, arrows began to fly, striking the boat. Ammon defended himself by using his shield. When the unexpected attack was over, he saw that all of his adversaries had been killed by the arrows except for Elizer, who was still standing.

"Hey, why didn't you save your comrades? Are you f*cking insane or just incapable of caring for them at all?"

"No, they are just pawns meant to be killed. The sole purpose of them is to annihilate our enemies, nothing more and nothing less. Have you forgotten the rule of this planet: kill or be killed?"

An evil creature like you, who is greedy for so much power, would never comprehend life. The wars are meaningless and thus won't benefit either of us. Let us leave each other's businesses once and for all."

Elizer chuckled. "You are more stupid than I thought. You'd think that would be more than enough to convince an evil creature like me? We were born to invade the world. Anyway, I hope you saved your energy so you will last more than five seconds."

Ammon then took his Zodiac sword and readied himself to fight. His muscles grew larger as he got serious about battling a strong opponent.

Elizer pointed his index finger at him. "Once my attack pierces your heart, it's all over for you Zodiac warrior!"

Ammon used his shield to block Elizer's deadly beam, and it succeeded in protecting him. Elizer was slightly pissed off and charged at Ammon. "Why don't you die already?"

"It's because I am not an evil creature like you," exclaimed Ammon as he intercepted him. Ammon tried hitting him with his sword, but Elizer outmatched his speed.

"You're too slow to beat an upper-level werewolf like me," Elizer said, punching Ammon in the stomach.

"Sh*t, that's quite a blow!" Ammon, who was grunting in pain, retreated.

Elizer kicked him several times before choking his neck. "Any last words?"

Ammon dropped his sword and shield. His face was full of bruises and contusions. He tried to remove Elizer's hand from his neck, but his grip was too tight.

"How ridiculous! I am certain your king will despise your comrade even more when the news reaches him that I killed you. Tell me where to find the rest of the Zodiac warriors!"

Ammon abruptly passed out, and Elizer smacked him on the ground. "You're a pathetic creature, and now it's time for you to die!" He unleashed his sharp claws and was about to dig into the neck of Ammon when he opened his eyes and took his Zodiac sword. In the flash of lightning, he slashed the head of Elizer.

"Sometimes, faking you lose in battle is the trickiest thing to do to fool your enemies and let their guard down," uttered Ammon after decapitating Elizer's head. His enemies turned to ashes, and he used the boat to return to his home.