RISE OF EROS

Chapter 755 - CHAPTER 754

These were just a small group of Purgatory members who decided to stay and help the beast. It was obviously a suicide mission, since since the disappearance of the organization's leaders, there was no longer a powerful being who could combat the demigods on the continent.

Their mission was to create an opening for the beast to escape, and they had succeeded. They knew they wouldn't escape from Crhono and his group, so they didn't even try to flee or resist.

They immediately went into sacrifice mode, and although they didn't believe they would succeed, they reasoned that if they suddenly sacrificed themselves, they could take out or injure some of Crhono's allies.

Although weak, they were still demigods, so their self-destruction was not insignificant. The energy explosion they created with this move was similar to a high-powered atomic bomb on Earth. Miles and miles of lush forest were transformed in seconds into a dead, burning desert.

Despite the darkness of the night, the explosion illuminated everything as if it were daytime. Although this attack was intended for Crhono and his allies, they were unable to do anything to them, as with their strength and speed, they were able to quickly escape the attack.

Unfortunately, for many, it wasn't that simple. There were many groups in the area

The corruption that had marked their fall, though contained, could still infiltrate their hearts if they were not careful. When they finally reached the climax of the ritual, Samanuel raised his voice over the collective chant, calling for the fusion of his essence with that of the fallen god.

The golden mist intensified, enveloping them completely, while a beam of light descended from the sky, like a divine lightning bolt embracing the circle of angels. The union seemed imminent; life energy flowed through them, illuminating their wings with an intensity they had never known.

However, in the culminating instant, reality faltered. A piercing scream reverberated through the temple as if the deceased god himself had awakened, sensing the attempt at assimilation.

The golden mist turned into a whirlwind of shadows, a reflection of the internal struggle that had been latent. The angels were forced to confront their own ambitions and desires, realizing that not all power should be claimed and not all glory should be sought.

Some angels, driven by the hunger for power, began to succumb to temptation, letting their darkest desires escape. However, others, led by loyalty and true devotion to the concept of divinity, fought against the corrupting influence emerging from the body of the god.

This struggle became a spectacle of light and shadow, as if heaven itself were watching, captivated by the internal battle of its children. Samanuel, understanding the magnitude of the error, stood as a bulwark of the faithful angels.

With a cry of despair, he implored his brothers to gather around him, touching their wounded hearts and reminding them of the essence of their purpose. It was then that the sarcophagus's light, which had once shone brightly, began to fade slowly, weakening before the collective will of those who wished to preserve its purity.

With a final act of unity, the angels held hands, forming a bond of energy that transcended individual ambition. In that moment, they decided to let go of the desire for absorption and embrace what they already possessed.

Their essence, though less powerful than that of the deceased god, was pure and authentic. Thus, with a burst of light and a wave of renewed energy, the ritual culminated, but not in the way they had hoped.

The angels failed to assimilate the power of the fallen god, but they did gain something invaluable: a lesson about ambition, sacrifice, and the importance of remaining true to their nature.

The god's energy, now stabilized, became a beacon of hope for them, a nascent guide that would ensure that the wounds of the past would not again mark their destiny.

Unfortunately, their destinies were far removed from what they had been before. If their numbers had been small before, they were now far fewer, and due to the ritual they performed, they not only affirmed their justice and righteousness.

Those who could not let go of their ambitions and selfishness were corrupted, and if the world was already in chaos thanks to the Beast and Purgatory, now there was a group of corrupted angels adding to the mix.