CHAPTER 55: CHAPTER 55- DUNGEON (2)

As one of the Seven Great Knight Orders, the Temple of Light was already strong. However, with the rise of Reinhardt and his new training methods, the knights became stronger than before.

The high ranking knights were one thing, but even the trainees and recent recruits were fighting like veteran knights. This sort of absurd growth, if one did not witness it with their own eyes, no one would have believed it.

[Light Slash]...

"W-Woah, was I always this strong? For some reason, the moment I stepped into the battlefield, I felt invincible"...

"You are not alone, I feel the same. Right now, I have a feeling that I can cull down those manticores that only a knight can, just by myself. This feeling of invincibility is the best".

The recruits fought, shocked and awed at their unknown strength. It was not only them, even the holy knights and other high ranking ones were feeling it. A ridonkulous boost to all of their stats, skills, techniques and sword skills.

The power they were exercising right now was so absurd to the extreme that they couldn’t believe it was coming from them.

Level 6 were fighting like Level 7 and Level 8s were fighting like they were Level 9. A concept that belonged to the realms of the impossible, yet it was clearly happening with them.

Of course, such ridiculous improvement in strength was impossible with just a few days or months of training. The only reason they were able to exercise power far beyond their level was due to the passive effects of Reinhardt’s many divine titles.

[Executioner of the Lord of Divine Wrath]

: Description- The blade of Dioanax, the enforcer of holy judgment upon all evil.

Effects- Wrath Incarnate (Passive): Reinhardt emits divine wrath in a wide area around him. All attacks deal +200% true damage to enemies afflicted by sin, corruption, or demonic energy. Damage ignores armor, resistances, and regeneration effects.

Heavenly Reckoning (On Kill Effect): Upon slaying an enemy, Reinhardt and those around him gain [Divine Burst], boosting their next attack’s damage by 30%.

[Wielder of the First Light]: Description- The first and purest light of creation.

Effects- Sovereign’s Presence (AoE Debuff): All enemies within ten mile of Reinhardt suffer from [Terror], reducing their attack power and movement speed by -40%, and causing a 20% chance to flinch upon engaging Reinhardt.

Divine Recompense (Aura Buff): All allies gain +50% attack speed, +35% resilience, and +25% mana regeneration when within two mile radius of Reinhardt. Holy attribute abilities gain +100% effectiveness.

[Arbiter of the Heavens]: Description- To stand before the Arbiter is to stand before divine judgment itself.

Effects- Authority Absolute (Passive): Enemies within ten mile of Reinhardt suffer from [Divine Judgment], reducing their evasion, critical hit rate, and attack power by -30%.

Celestial Dominion (AoE Buff/Debuff): Creates a vast holy domain where allied stats increase by +25% and all enemies suffer a -20% debuff to movement speed, attack power, and magical resistance.

There were a few more; nevertheless, each of Reinhardt’s titles grants him and his allies absurdly powerful buffs, passive effects, and battlefield wide enhancements, making them the greatest force of divine judgment.

Not only that, the titles also demoralize enemies and weaken their power significantly. It was no wonder the knights and even the new recruit were performing so well.

Reinhardt looked around, seeing that everything was under control, he shifted his attention at the now open gates of the abyss. With his powerful stats and senses, he could tell that there were a lot of enemies still left inside the dungeon.

With the buffs of his titles, the knights of the Temple of Light could easily handle them. However, to close the battle, simply defeating these demonic monsters won’t do. They needed to defeat the mastermind behind all this, the one who was controlling all these monsters, the master of the lair... the demon.

Since the battle on the surface was going well, Reinhardt decided to dive inside the dungeon. He just took a few steps when Zerina by his side insisted that she would come with him.

"No, you stay here. With the other chiefs gone, the demi humans need someone to lead them. You have to take the reins from now on".

Zerina seemed like she wanted to say something, in the end, she sighed and nodded her head.

"Alright... but can I ask you for a favour? I know it is too much to ask given that you are risking your own life for us, but you are the only one I can turn to. Please... please save those innocent souls."

Tears streaked down her cheeks, she seemed desperate, impatient even.

Reinhardt put a hand on Zerina’s shoulder. His impressive build complemented by the magnificent armor he was wearing, made him look like a divine savior that was sent from the heavens.

"Don’t worry, I will save them all. It is a knight’s duty to fight the evil and protect he innocent. I can assure you that no innocent blood will be spilled today."

To speak with such absolute surety as if nothing can stop him from achieving the goal he wanted, perhaps there was only Reinhardt who could do something like this.

After saying what needed to be said, he didn’t dilly dally and quickly headed inside the dungeon. The path inside was blocked by the surging monsters. If he wanted to get inside, he would either have to mow them all down or...

"Skill [Wings of the Seraphim]"

Three pairs of magnificent looking wings made of pure divine light emerged from his back and with a light flap, he was already airborne.

[Wings of the Seraphim] Description: Glorious wings of pure light emerge from the paladin’s back, granting him unmatched mobility. Effects: Enables flight and rapid movement.

Thanks to this skill, Reinhardt was easily able to fly over the monsters. His speed was so fast that he looked like streak of light that couldn’t be stopped. The inside of the dungeon was vastly different from the outside world.