What's going on? The scarred-face man's arm is broken instead of Megahead's! However, all Megahead did was casually wave his arm. Hence, did he cripple his opponent without going at full strength? Oh my God, Megahead's power has significantly increased too! It must be due to Mr. Williams' guidance. He really is amazing. Long live Mr. Williams!
One by one, the rest of the Decani came up to Megahead's side and formed a defensive perimeter. “Whoever dares to interfere in the battle between Apollyon and Calix will swiftly meet their end!”
Standing together, the nine Decani looked like an imposing and impregnable wall.
In that instant, the crowd could be forgiven to think that there was a ten-thousand-strong army right in front of them instead of just nine men.
Soon, the soldiers began speculating amongst themselves.
“Did you notice that our nine Decani have grown significantly stronger than before?”
“I did. Since their aura has increased by tenfold, I'm sure their strength has made similarly explosive progress overnight.”
“Mr. Williams' guidance last night must be the reason for their dramatic increase in power.”
“Oh my God! I can't imagine how powerful he is to be able to help others improve so much within a single night!”
“Mr. Williams does live up to his reputation as Chief Decanus.”
“Looks like we have chosen the right side.”
With the nine Decani acting as a deterrent, the members of Calixion didn't dare cause any further trouble.
When one or two fearless members tried to break through the perimeter, they were slaughtered by the Decani with ease.
“Argh!”
Calix let out a deafening roar at the turn of events.
I can't die just like that. I'll be utterly humiliated if I, a Centurion, was to be defeated by a lowly Decanus who had previously lost to me. I'll definitely become the laughingstock of Theos Island.
However, with his carotid artery severed, he had lost the ability to save himself.
Consequently, his only choice was to drag Apollyon to the depths of hell together with him. Only then could he redeem what was left of his honor.
Despite him covering the wound on his neck with his hand, blood continued to ooze out through the gaps of his fingers.
After losing an excessive amount of blood, he was so weak that he could barely stand.
Gritting his teeth, he stumbled toward Apollyon. “You do not deserve to take my life! Even in death, I'll make sure you join me!”
Unfazed by the impending danger, Apollyon attempted to stand up to resist.
Unfortunately, his injuries were too debilitating for him to do so. With two broken ribs, he struggled to get back on his feet but failed.
By then, Calix had dashed up to him and unleashed a kick.
However, instead of dodging, Apollyon focused intently on the incoming kick.
Upon impact, he let out a harrowing howl from the pain but seized upon the opportunity to grab his opponent's leg and tore into it with his teeth.
“Argh!”
Calix's anguished scream echoed out before he collapsed to the ground with blood spurting out of his leg.
Evidently, the artery in his leg had been severed by Apollyon's bite.
In the blink of an eye, Calix's body was drenched in blood, making for a pathetic sight.
Despite his attempts to get back on his feet, he failed miserably each time.
“Argh!”
In his defiance, he let out a deafening roar.
Meanwhile, Apollyon, staring at his enemy, curled his lips into a smile. The action revealed the blood staining his teeth.
After struggling for a few more minutes, Calix's body lay lifeless except for the occasional twitch.
Evidently, he was as dead as one could possibly be.
As a chilly breeze blew past, the crowd couldn't help but feel their hair stand on end.
They were filled with disbelief at the gripping yet gruesome scene before them.
Now that Calix was dead, the tension within Apollyon eased accordingly.
The moment he relaxed, he felt a wave of blood surging out of his chest, causing him to vomit another mouthful.
With his organs suffering from blunt trauma, it would be a miracle if he didn't throw up blood.
“Apollyon, Apollyon....” When she saw how beaten up he looked, the teary-eyed Floretta cried at the top of her lungs.
However, pinned down by Calix's men, she—despite struggling desperately—failed to free herself.
Megahead glared at them. “Why aren't you letting her go? Are you waiting for me to kill all of you?”
Shocked, the men released Floretta immediately.
Running up to Apollyon's side, Floretta dropped to her knees and held his hand tightly. “Apollyon,” she sobbed, “wake up. Don't you die on me!”
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