Ascension of the Nephilim

The battle in Serpent Pond continued, and the waters they used to defend themselves. But now, they had an even greater advantage and did not constantly send wave attacks which would cause their waters to dry up.

This was because someone now was able to battle within the front lines, And yet there was still an endless amount of Brimstone beasts.

After absorbing the core of a Champion Brimstone Beast, Hems's appearance had changed. However, his arms and his legs which he would use to fight the beast had already changed.

With it, Hems was able to fight constantly and wound the beasts, and even punch them!

His resistance in Brimstone had reached a point that he wasn't affected by it unless high-leveled Brimstone Champions would be his opponent.

With him dealing with the weaker ones, the lizardman would focus on sending more of their men to deal with a Champion using four or five men.

BANG!

An ambush made by a brimstone champion was made, and his punch sent Hems retreating.

The team assigned to save Hems rushed out and used the waves to throw them closer and attack the champion.

Another pulled back Hems, who was close to losing his consciousness. The Brimstone in his body had disappeared, and Hems was too weak to fight.

The lizardman rushed back and swam through the waters and brought Hems back to safety.

Hems were too weak to keep fighting and no longer had the strength.

"I'm... sorry. I can't fight anymore..." Hems laughed in bitterness. He did his best, but the punishment and attacks he could deal with was only so much. There was nothing that could replenish his strength in this world.

"Lord Hems. There are more who are also dying and wish to fight back. But they can fight back through you."

"...?" Hems was confused at the words of the man.

"You are a vampire. You can drain the life of people, correct?"

"...!"

"Have you heard of the phenomena called Sacrifice? It is a powerful magic that bestows one of the greatest magic that takes away and devours life. The more joyous the soul is, the more powerful the magic behind it becomes."

"You... can't be... serious...?"

"See for yourselves and decide." So the lizardman brought him to the room to see all those dying.

Within the room were hundreds of lizardmen and people of other races who had severe wounds.

The wounds of these men looked terrifying, and seeing some of them allowed Hems to realize that there was no hope for them.

"Master Hems. I held on to life for you..." A lizardman champion smiled. He had a terrifying hole in his torso. Thankfully, his heart was not struck but could be seen slowly beating at the side of this hole.

"We... waited for you to return."

"...No... I can't...!" Hems began to weep as he saw the many willing souls.

"Please...! Master Hems! We want to keep fighting...!" Another dying one pleaded.

p "Do not worry about us. Don't you know? The element of Brimstone... brings joy! This is one of our most joyful moments. We fought to keep... our loved ones alive. And hope is arriving!"

Hems didn't know what to say as he heard those words. The number of people before them pleaded.

"I..." Hems could not find it in his will to kill and devour these men.

Suddenly, a figure appeared over the groups of people.

"Then perhaps, I can help myself to some to encourage you."

The groups were alerted at what they saw, and many picked up their spears.

"Relax. I am an ally of the Nephilim. The one who created that pillar of light."

Suddenly, cheers could be heard from afar.

"They are here! A roc has arrived!"

"Elves! Powerful Force-users!"

"There are powerful Demi-human force users as well!" The cries could be heard.

"I came here since I sensed the desire of Sacrifice." Lea held out her hand, and a small black cloud appeared.

"I have the power to bring back the rains. This land will prosper. Seeds and plants will sprout through me."

Suddenly, thunder was heard, and a flash of lightning flashed white colors could be seen from afar.

"White lightning! The rain! It's back! Look at those clouds!" A lizardman exclaimed.

"You may choose who to offer your life. I have brought back the rain. This man wields the Brimstone." Lea made his offer.

"My Lady... Can't it be... that..."

"You know why you wield that power and how you managed to travel here?" Lea suddenly asked.

"What?"

"I sense Sacrifice in you as well. You gave yourself up in that other world, right? Is this why Lord Kyros regards you with such importance?"

"I..."

"You gave your life willingly, correct?"

"Yes... Anything for the lady of my lord!"

"Accept their offering. It's an insult if you don't. You will definitely grow stronger. You are his Coven, after all." Lea then moved to the center and revealed her true Grendelor form.

"I am an ally of the master of this man. I am Princess Lea Olethros. Daughter of Necron Olethros. King of the Netherlands. And I have been brought here by the Nephilim to drench this world with water." Lea declared.

"It's her! It's really her!" One of the necromancers who had survived the calamity and took refuge in the lands exclaimed.

"My friends! You who are about to die... Give yourselves to her! She brought the rain! She is Lea Olethros!" The necromancer exclaimed.

Many of the dying lizardmen smiled.

"But I will only take those who are truly willing. Your noble Sacrifice is stronger the more joyful you are when you give your souls up. Giving your life to this man is equally good. He is the man who has become Brimstone to fight for is! We will both restore this world! Those who are happiest in offering their lives to me, tell me. And I will take you."

A few hands immediately shot up into the air.

Some were shouting as they did, but they raised their hands in joy.

Lea quickly acted as she moved, and her form turned into a larger version of herself with more grotesque forms, a large mouth that bit and instantly killed the people who volunteered. Lea quickly swallowed the dead and didn't leave a drop of blood or show the poor state of those killed.

Hems watched in horror, but he was the only one with such expression. The lizardman who died cheered as they heard numerous flashes of lightning erupt at the back and could feel the growing power of Lea.

Lea appeared before Hems once more and reverted to her normal form. Her appearance was more beautiful, and a strange essence of dark water appeared all over her.

"Hurry up. Most of them chose you to be the ones who will carry on with their will. Save them from a painful death. Your act of absorbing them won't kill them. They will live in you. You are Brimstone, and you have seen how those Brimstone beasts keep the souls of the dead in them. The act of draining their life is your act of saving those who are sure to die."

Hems stood in silence as Lea went back to devouring more and more of those who raised their hands and smiled even as Lea ate them up.

Hems finally moved and approached the champion who was closest to dying.

"Give those brimstone beasts hell through me..." The champion smiled.

Hems raised his hand the blood blade formed.

But his sword had blood that appeared to be molten!

STAB!

Hems stabbed at the champion, who instantly died as his sword began to absorb more and more of the champion's blood.

A small Brimstone energy began to form near Hems heart. And it was slowly getting stronger.

Hems began to stab those willing, and this small energy became a tiny wisp of Brimstone.

As Hems killed more and more, it solidified and finally took form.

A Brimstone Elemental Core had formed and housed the souls of these men.

Hems left the room enraged by what he had done. The rain had already fallen over him, and as it touched him, it began to release steam.

BOOM!

Hems made a powerful leap as his powers had surpassed the levels of a Champion.

BANG!

His punch stabbed through and broke the core of a Champion beast!

Hems held on to the broken core of the beast and harnessed the Brimstone energy.

Several forms began to break to take shape around him! Several Brimstone beasts had risen.

"Lord Hems! Retreat!" A young soldier exclaimed.

"It cannot be...! That form!" A nearby lizardman shouted.

It was then that the young soldier noticed that the brimstone beast that formed next to him had the appearance of a lizardman!

Four champion-level brimstone beasts were standing around him.

Hems had slain four lizardman champions and many captains, and even more warriors below the captain level. But his current form could create four champions at most.

"Let's go!" Hems roared as he and his brimstone summons began to fight.

Those who witnessed the fight began to cry louder as their morale rose high.

Lea smiled as he saw this.

"As expected of Kyros's allies. They are all freaks!" She laughed and harnessed the power of Dark water.

Several dark figures rose from the waters nearby. They also took the form of lizardmen!

The kingdom cheered as they saw it. From their perspective, death won't end their service to the army that would save the Planesworld.

"Everyone! Keep fighting! The main army will be here soon!" Lea shouted.