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"N-No, Sister Maggie! Don't do it! Stop!" she screamed, but her voice failed to reach Maggie's ears.

At this moment, Maggie was barely holding her senses together. She could only focus on herself to avoid letting the ominous dark energy overwhelm her mind.

The ominous energy had been with her since birth. Her elders had no information about it and treated her as though she were cursed. Originally, the ominous energy did nothing to her aside from causing frequent sickness. However, everything changed when she awakened her origin energy.

The ominous energy became aggressive. It started to change her behavior in exchange for rapid strength. However, every time she used it, it consumed her lifespan.

It came to a point where, to increase her lifespan, her grandmother gave her remaining lifespan to Maggie using a special ritual. Since then, she had barely used the energy, only activating it in situations where she had no other choice. Experience more content on empire

Her current situation was one of those moments.

Once the ominous energy combined with her fiery energy, her crimson skin began to pale, the scales on her cheeks showed signs of cracking, and the roots of her crimson-orange hair started turning white—indications of her lifespan being consumed.

In exchange for all that, her aura steadily rose.

From Tier 3 (1★), it climbed to Tier 3 (2★) and finally stopped at Tier 3 (3★)!

Her appearance became wild and savage.

Visible shock appeared on the indistinct face of the Howling Spire Lord.

"H-How did you get stronger?!"

Its genderless voice was clearly shaken. It had no idea how, but it could vividly feel a strange yet oppressive energy weighing on its very core. Its voice turned from shock to anger.

"It doesn't matter. Borrowed strength will never win against true strength!"

Despite its indignation, the Howling Spire Lord did not back down. It hurled all its abilities at Maggie with a savage expression on its face.

"Die!!"

Rumble!

The sky rumbled as towering tornadoes, misty dark energy, and a wind spear launched toward her simultaneously!

Hovering in the air, Maggie's hair billowing in the wind, she let go of her lance, and it floated before her. She spread her arms wide as the fiery wings on her back burst with stronger energy, increasing their span.

With a loud grunt, almost like a growl, dozens of Flame Lances appeared above her. A ten-meter wall of fire then erupted, protecting Orian and the others.

Clasping the shaft of her lance once more, dark and crimson fiery energy burst forth, continuously emanating from it.

Without a word, she waved her hand forward, sending the dozens of Flame Lances hurtling toward the fierce tornadoes, while others targeted the Howling Spire Lord.

Chaos filled the sky as bright light erupted, accompanied by shockwaves whenever their attacks collided.

Orian and the other spectators, initially stunned, finally reacted as they saw the fierce tornadoes and massive Flame Lances about to collide.

"Everyone! Protect yourselves!"

Orian hid her worry as she commanded everyone. She couldn't help Maggie but could protect the people behind her.

Without hesitation, she unleashed her energy barrier skills to block any residual impact. Others with protective skills also did not hold back.

Meanwhile, Vincent, who was on the rooftop of a building within the range of the destructive attacks, felt the searing heat from Maggie's energy and the fierce, cold wind of the Howling Spire Lord.

Though he believed he could block the force, he didn't dare risk his life. If he could avoid it, he would. Without hesitation, he retreated to the town's wall.

At this distance, with his perception, he could still observe the battle without difficulty.

After another explosion, within the thick smoke, a figure burst out, blasted away by a powerful force—it was the Howling Spire Lord!

Maggie's weapon, surrounded by dark and fiery energy, had struck the Howling Spire Lord's chest with such force that it was pushed hundreds of meters away before finally stopping.

With a furious screech, it flung Maggie's lance away and reached out its hand. Within the thick smoke, its emerald wind spear flew back into its grip.

When the smoke cleared, Maggie's unscathed figure was revealed. Her expression, however, had turned wicked. Her usual smile was replaced by a wide, unsettling grin.

She spoke in a strange voice, as though possessed by a demon. "What's happening? Hehe. I thought you wanted me to die, windbag? Come here!"

The Howling Spire Lord snorted in displeasure.

"Hmph. Don't be arrogant, bitch! You think I don't know you're consuming your lifespan for borrowed strength? You won't last long!"

"Hehe," Maggie chuckled. "You don't have to worry about me. You'll be dust before that happens!"

Once Maggie finished speaking, her weapon flew back into her hand.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Without hesitation, her fiery wings burst forward, propelling her instantly above the Howling Spire Lord.

Despite Maggie's explosive speed, the Howling Spire Lord's innate ability to control wind allowed it to anticipate her move. It immediately reacted, creating a storm barrier in front of it.

Bang!

Maggie's lance collided with the storm barrier, creating a shockwave. As soon as the clash occurred, a strong presence appeared behind her. Without needing to guess, Maggie spun around, lashing her weapon.

Bang!

Another shockwave erupted as her weapon struck a metallic surface. The Howling Spire Lord, gripping its wind spear, had blocked her strike.

Reacting swiftly, Maggie's left foot burst with fiery energy as she delivered a heavy kick to the Howling Spire Lord's left flank. The Howling Spire Lord lowered its elbow slightly to block the attack.

Bang!

In quick succession, it summoned and hurled dark, misty energy at Maggie. She dodged effortlessly, grinning as she retorted, "Aren't you a bit slow, windbag?"

Raising her hand, Maggie summoned dozens of fireballs, which hovered briefly before hurling toward the Howling Spire Lord.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The Howling Spire Lord scowled. "You know that won't work against me!"

Earlier in the battle, Maggie had used fireballs with no effect. Confidently, the Howling Spire Lord ignored the incoming projectiles, expecting them to pass harmlessly through its body.

But when Maggie smiled mockingly at it, the Howling Spire Lord sensed something was wrong. Before it could react, the fireballs struck, causing immediate pain.

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

Screeches of agony pierced the air as the fireballs rained down relentlessly.

"Stop it, bitch!" it demanded, only to be met with Maggie's scoff.

Following up, Maggie unleashed waves of Flame Lances.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

With the advantage now firmly in her grasp, Maggie held nothing back, attacking without pause.

Blood dripped from the corners of her eyes and lips, and pain wracked her body. But Maggie endured it, refusing to stop until the Howling Spire Lord was dead and Orian and her people were safe.

Boom!

Boom!

Boom!

The Howling Spire Lord's screeches faded as Maggie slowed her attack, exhaustion sweeping over her.

Losing balance momentarily, she swayed in midair before forcing herself to stabilize. As her energy waned, the massive wall of fire protecting Orian and the others dissipated.

From the ground, Orian, who had been deeply worried for Maggie the entire time, noticed her sister figure slowly falling from the sky. Despite her injuries, Orian forced herself to move, rushing toward Maggie.

"Sister Maggie!"