Grim Reaper in the Apocalypse: Reaping Immortals

"I can't believe this! The chances of encountering the Huntsman are already slim to none! Meanwhile, the chances of encountering the Prince are even smaller than that.

But the chances of encountering both in a single mission are nothing less than impossible! I can't believe this is happening to you!"

Carmine and the rest of the Operators back in the real world were experiencing a mental breakdown once they saw the image of the Prince in the video feed.

It was one thing if this happened during a normal mission, but it was a complete disaster since this extremely unfortunate thing happened to Atlan, a Student-level Porter.

They didn't know how they were going to teach him how to defeat the Prince before he touched down on the ground. After all, even Ninth herself would have trouble doing this, much more a novice like Atlan.

"What is that?..."

Atlan looked up at the new monster in the skies. Even though it was still high up in the air, he could still feel the immense pressure and aura that it was emanating from the ground.

If the Huntsman's powers were akin to a wild beast hiding in the bushes, then this new monster's powers were like a lion proudly roaring at the jungle and proclaiming his majesty through the whole kingdom.

This was another Specialist-level Canzer.

"That is the Prince…"

Carmine tried to keep his voice calm, but his nervousness leaked out into his intonation. It was clear that even Carmine didn't feel confident about Atlan surviving this encounter.

"Who's the prince?"

"The Prince is, as you guessed, a prince. He is the original co-conspirator of the White Canzer."

Atlan was surprised. "He helped the White Canzer kill the King and the Princess? Why?"

"Yes. The Prince was the one who helped the White Canzer infiltrate the royal chambers by distracting the security guards. As a Knight of the royal order, he was able to procure an excuse and leave no security during the night of the crime.

As for why he would do this, the reason was simple. He was infatuated with the White Canzer.

She promised him her hand in marriage, as well as becoming the new King after the White Canzer took control of the royal kingdom."

Atlan looked up at the Prince. There was no wonder why he wore full metal armor and was riding a royal steed.

"Why is it here?"

"He has come for the White Canzer."

Just as Carmine said that, Atlan saw the Prince suddenly disappear from his view. It was so fast that Atlan couldn't even see a blur in his vision. One second he was there, and the next he was gone.

Atlan was reminded once again. This was the full strength of a Specialist-level Canzer.

The Prince was nothing like the Huntsman and the White Canzer. Those two Canzers were very strong on their own powers, like hunting and conjuring puppets out of nowhere.

But even then, those two Canzers were physically weak. Their strength was not indicative of what a Specialist-level Canzer usually had.

And now, Atlan experienced it himself. Continue reading on empire

If the Prince charged at Atlan, there was no way he could dodge. The assault would have happened even before Atlan could register it in his brain.

That was the true difference between a Student and a Specialist.

All the pride in his strength after defeating the White Canzer all by himself went out the window. He felt like an ant again.

He felt a burst of air hit his face.

When he looked down, the Prince was already right in front of him. He had already dismounted his chitinous horse and stood on his own two feet.

He was only a few meters away from Atlan.

If Atlan couldn't see his chitinous skin peeking out from his armor, then Atlan would have thought he was looking at a human knight.

But Atlan knew that the Prince had all the power to destroy a Student Savior like him with just one move.

Fortunately, the Canzer didn't look at Atlan. It looked like he didn't even register in the monster's mind.

It only looked at the White Canzer in the glass coffin.

The Prince's face was obscured by his helmet, but Atlan could see a tinge of sadness and grief in the Canzer's eyes the moment it looked at the White Canzer sleeping peacefully.

'Of forgive me, my Princess, for I was too late. If only I could sacrifice myself and take the time back to when you were awake, then I would gladly do so. I blame my ears for not hearing your call for help even before you uttered them.'

The Prince kneeled and caressed the glass coffin.

Meanwhile, Atlan held his breath as he looked at the Prince. He was only a few moments away from activating his Angel Wings and running away as fast as possible if he saw any sign of the Prince being hostile.

"...what should I do…" whispered Atlan to his battle suit.

"...I don't think you can do anything…"

Carmine's words were not the least bit comforting.

Then, the Prince suddenly stood up and opened the glass coffin with his own hands.

"...should I stop him?..."

"...I don't think you should try…I think you should run away now and seek protection with your team. You still have time."

The Prince looked over at the beauty of the White Canzer and couldn't help but be emotional. It regretted that it could not protect the White Canzer despite its promise to her.

Surprisingly, Atlan saw drops of tears flow from the Prince's eyes towards the White Canzer's peaceful sleep.

They magically got absorbed by her white chitin.

'Let me kiss you one more time,'

the Prince said.

It took off its helmet, showing its chitinous face which was very similar to that of the White Canzer.

It puckered its mouth and moved its head towards her lips.

Atlan knew something bad was about to happen and immediately tried to dive toward the Prince in an attempt to separate the two.

But an invisible force prevented him from moving any closer.

He had to watch as the Prince kissed the White Canzer in her sleep.

Suddenly, a huge force emanated from the two that sent Atlan flying outwards into the dark forest.