RISE OF EROS

Within seconds, Andrew and the others surrounded the fallen god and continued attacking. Crhono's hands, which had become razor-sharp claws thanks to his hybrid transformation, quickly cut into the fallen god's skin.

Among them all, he was the fiercest, but that doesn't mean Andrew and the others weren't aggressive; it's just that Crhono was an erupting volcano. The fallen god continued to defend himself, but he didn't stand a chance.

He was still in disbelief that Andrew and the others had put him in such a disadvantageous position. He grumbled internally, knowing that if he had his real body, his power would be enough to dismember them in seconds.

Unfortunately, this was all the power he currently had, and now he had to find a way to survive. However, no matter how much he thought, he couldn't find a way, so he decided to go all out.

He stopped thinking and strategizing how to win and simply let his anger take over. He no longer thought; he only moved violently. It was a berserk state that cared nothing for defense.

In short, he focused all his power on attacking and hoping his body would hold up. As a result, the battle intensified, and Andrew and his allies began to feel the pressure.

As the fallen god was now fighting like mad, they had to be more careful. Although they had the advantage, if he managed to defeat one of them, they would immediately fall at a disadvantage, rendering everything in vain.

The five of them together were stronger than the fallen god, but not by much, so if one of them was defeated, it would be the same as losing the battle. If one of them was incapacitated, the fallen god could defeat them.

Fists and kicks flew everywhere. The energies and waves of power generated by the clashes of their blows seemed to shatter space, but still, no one was distracted. In the outside world, everyone continued with their lives peacefully, unaware of the epic battle taking place. Few knew what was happening and the repercussions it would have.

Zaros, Elidyr, and the other allied demigods were some of the few who knew what was happening and had gathered in the city of Comers to await the results, and also as reserves.

Although Plan B was for Terra and Aqua's sisters to seal the place for a couple of decades at the cost of their lives in the event Andrew and the others lost the battle, the fact that there was a margin of error couldn't be ignored.

It could happen that even Plan B didn't work, and then they would be the ones to face the battle. They obviously knew there would be no obstacle to the fallen god if he managed to break free, but they didn't flee.

If the fallen god breaks free, there is truly no hope for the world, so it didn't matter where you were so they preferred to stay close and face the calamity if it came. Along with them were demigods from the elven and beastmen realms. Even Samanuel and Arion were present. Samanuel, despite the angels' mistake, wouldn't escape this situation.

They may have sinned, but they didn't want to see the world burn, so they presented themselves with some angels to be the vanguard, along with the elves and beastmen. It was a way to redeem themselves.

Finally, Andrew's wives, guardians, and children were also present, awaiting the outcome. They were the most worried, as Andrew was their everything, and if he lost, it would be devastating.

Unfortunately, the wait wasn't short, and the suspense was killing them. Although the battle within the sealed field was intense and wounds were accumulating on both sides, it wasn't as swift as it seemed.

The resilience of divine beings like gods, divine beasts, and spirits isn't as simple as it can be ended in a couple of hours or even days, which is why the battle dragged on for months.

The battle lasted half a year, to be more exact, and in the end, Andrew's group emerged victorious. The fallen god resisted with great determination, but in the end, his strength ran out, and Crhono and Andrew managed to deliver a simultaneous, fatal blow.

Crhono's claws pierced his chest, and Andrew took advantage to destroy his head. Despite all his stamina and vitality, the fallen god couldn't endure and lost his life, once and for all.

Although his body was still sealed in the dragons' territory and could cause trouble, now that his soul was eliminated, that body could be destroyed, so the threat would soon be eliminated.

Although they achieved victory, it was not without consequences. Terra and Aqua had wounds all over their bodies and were covered in blood. Many lacerations and pieces of flesh were missing from their bodies, but of all the others, they were the least injured.

Fluffy had similar wounds, but a little deeper. They weren't life-threatening, but they were still horrifying to look at. Crhono, for his part, was the most injured, as he was the one who confronted the fallen god as the vanguard of the group.

His left arm had been torn off, one side of his body had a hole the size of a fist, and he had even lost an eye. His body was also riddled with wounds, but despite all that, he was brimming with vitality.

He had achieved his revenge, had eliminated the threat from the world, and although his injuries were serious, he wouldn't truly lose his life, although his arm and eye wouldn't return, and even his abdomen would suffer for a while.

The wounds caused by the fallen god weren't simple. Healing them was impossible, as they were like curses in their own right, but even so, Crhono didn't feel sorry for what he had lost; he was happy for what he had gained.

Andrew, for his part, hadn't lost any limbs, but his wounds weren't minor. Although they were minor compared to Crhono's injuries, they were more serious compared to Fluffy's, Terra's, and Aqua's.

Fortunately, nothing life-threatening, but the pain he felt was not small, especially since the fallen god made sure he suffered the most of all of them. Although Crhono was the most injured, Andrew was the one who suffered the most.

The fallen god realized that Andrew was the one who was putting the most pressure on him, due to their different divinities, and decided to get revenge. At the end of the battle, he realized he wouldn't win, so he decided to cause as much damage as he could.

Using his divinity as a curse, he inflicted pain on Andrew's wounds, so each of Andrew's wounds was at least three times more painful than normal. Just imagine the pain of a small cut multiplied by three.

Now think of it on the level of deep wounds, lacerations of flesh, and broken bones, which is what the fallen god had managed to inflict on Andrew. Even with all the pain he experienced, Andrew didn't cry or complain, for he was now an experienced warrior, so he endured.

It wasn't that he didn't feel pain; it was that he could endure it. When the five emerged from the sealed space covered in blood and wounds, everyone present rejoiced, for their presence proved they had won, and there was no better news than that.

Still, they were worried about their injuries. Crhono's appearance was especially miserable, and everyone thought he was more dead than alive, but after examining him, they realized he wasn't as serious as he seemed.

Still, they had medicines they had managed to create from the plants of the sacred region. Since they couldn't help in the battle, they had ventured into that place and collected medicinal plants to help if they needed them.

They were certainly very useful, and thanks to them, Andrew and the others were able to recover somewhat, as there was no miracle cure to instantly heal their wounds.

Due to their injuries, Crhono and the others weren't forced to ascend, as they were too weak. Although Andrew's control over the world wasn't complete, he had some authority, so he allowed them to stay until they healed.

Andrew's wives, guardians, and children also flocked to him in concern. They hugged him lovingly and even cried with joy at seeing that he had survived and returned to them.

After the emotional reunion, they secluded themselves in Comers Palace to recover. Ironically, it took them a full year to do so, and even after that time, they still suffered after-effects.

However, it had been enough time, and it was time to move on. Andrew had finished what he was supposed to do in this place, and it was time to ascend to the divine realm and take his place as the ruling god of this world.

Terra and her sisters could also return to the divine world after so many centuries, and Crhono no longer needed to remain in this world that repressed him, as his power had grown too great.

Andrew had managed to convince Crhono to become his guardian, and he easily succeeded. Andrew even managed to win the hearts of Terra and Aqua, so the two spirits became part of his harem.

Since the other three didn't interact much with Andrew, they didn't become wives, but they still had a good relationship. Andrew also took the opportunity to make his most trusted concubines and employees into apostles.

Once he ascended, it would be difficult to return to this world, even though he is the ruler, so he must leave his emissaries to spread his wishes in this place when he can't return.

Previously, only Sonia had the seal of an apostle, but now there were 23 dedicated apostles appointed as the "Emissaries of Pleasure." With that, everything was arranged, and it was time to leave.

All the close friends and acquaintances came to say goodbye, and after warm farewells, a ray of light enveloped Andrew, his wives, guardians, and children, as he passed from this world forever.

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It's been a long journey, but everything has an end and the next chapter will be the end of the story.