[801-1000] THE EVOLUTION OF A GOBLIN TO THE PEAK

Chapter 957 Return

Souta stood atop the walls of the Selnes Country, observing the ongoing war and the intense battle between the two Seventh Shackles high above.

Turning his gaze towards the devastated state of the Selnes Country, he couldn't help but feel a sense of disbelief. The once renowned Selnes Country now lay in ruins, a shadow of its former self.

Shaking his head, Souta shifted his attention back to the sky where the two Hero-ranks clashed. Even from this distance, he could sense the subtle vibrations in the air, a testament to the immense power being unleashed.

"S-Souta..." Kessa's voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Yes," Souta acknowledged her, turning to see an astonishing sight unfolding before them.

With a swift motion, various spells—fireballs, lightning bolts, torrents of water, and massive boulders—hurtled through the air towards the battlefield. Each spell carried tremendous force, capable of wreaking havoc upon impact.

"The war isn't going to stop. The battle here is just the opening," Souta muttered solemnly.

Boom!!

Explosions erupted as the spells landed on the battlefield, illuminating the area with blinding flashes of light and shaking the ground with deafening blasts. The sheer power of each spell was terrifying to behold.

Souta took one last look before turning away. With a gesture, he levitated the unconscious woman using his gravitational field.

With reinforcements arriving, Souta and the other warriors needed to rest. Until further instructions were given, they couldn't return to the battlefield.

Three days had passed in the blink of an eye...

The war had escalated as hundreds of SSS-rank experts were dispatched. Selnes Country and the other two territories became theaters of conflict, each overseen by two experts at Hero-rank.

The events in the Selnes Country shook everyone. No one had expected such a massive battle to erupt within the barrier. Souta had earned a multitude of merits in the battle, and his name was on everyone's lips.

He was now known as the legendary Blood Lightning Monster, the one who had brought an end to the chaos in the Selnes Country. His reputation had soared to unparalleled heights, with many considering him the strongest fourth-stage monster.

Dubbed by numerous names, Souta's fame had reached extraordinary levels.

Sitting down on a vacant chair, Souta exhaled deeply. "They made me write those reports. I hardly had any time to recover myself," he muttered.

Looking around, he asked, "Anyways, Eztein and Franklin are still unconscious, right?"

"Yeah, we've already consulted several healers, but they haven't found anything wrong with them," Alice replied.

"I see... Don't bother them anymore. I'll personally check their condition later," Souta said, waving his hand dismissively. Then, he turned his attention to Alice. "It seems like you've benefited a lot from the battle. You've pushed through your limits."

Alice glanced down at her hands, nodding. "I wanted to participate in the battle again. I think I'll be able to improve my skills to the next level."

"I believe you're ready to join the battle again. It will take a while before the return request is approved," Souta said before turning to Eilish. "And what about you? You just broke your Third Shackles, so your progress must have been significant this time."

Eilish smiled confidently. "Yes, my progress has been satisfactory."

They chatted for a while longer before Souta closed his eyes. Finally having some time to himself, he began to organize the knowledge and experiences he gained after becoming the Crimson Twilight Emperor.