Becky took a step forward and raised her hammer. "Hey, Back off, losers," she growled

"Hey, look, they brought some babies with them!" one hybrid sneered, pointing at the trio of sisters. "One of them looks like she's already ready to cry," another chimed in, gesturing towards Runebelle, who maintained her somber look.

"We're not babies!" Roselle retorted defiantly. Risebelle's eyes narrowed while scanning their adversaries. "These guys are annoying," she muttered under her breath. Runebelle, though visibly affected by their comments, remained with her eyes downcast.

Becky stepped forward with her hammer raised threateningly. "You think you're tough? We’re armed and ready to fight!"

Roselle's cannon, massive and imposing, gleamed in the purple light of the underground. Risebelle's medium-sized cannon hummed with latent power, poised to strike. Runebelle, despite her melancholy demeanor, held her small cannon with confidence.

The leader of the hybrids, taken aback by their readiness, exchanged a wary glance with his companions before they all had their faces change to smirks. "You're asking for trouble, little girls," he warned. "This is our territory."

Becky smirked. "Then step aside, Or you’ll get smashed!"

"You should've left the babies at home," thle leader taunted with malice. "It's your fault what happens to them now!"

The menacing group charged forward, some of them hurling magical energy at the group.

Sybil used her sword to slice through the incoming magical energy with precision, releasing a powerful burst of wind that dissipated the attacks. Becky brought her hammer crashing down onto the ground, causing the earth itself to respond to her command. Sybil, utilizing a newly formed earth platform by Becky, leaped into the air, the earth magic remaining eliminated a portion of their attackers.

One of the men, however, had formed blades of energy around his hands. He lunged at Sybil with deadly intent. Before he could strike, Alden stepped in, his eyes glowing with a holy light.

“Holy Magic: Great Cross!”

With a swift motion, he summoned a radiant cross in front of him, which acted as a barrier, repelling the attacker backward.

But Alden's holy magic didn't stop there. The cross he had summoned rose into the air, descending upon the fallen attacker with a divine force, finishing him off. It was the first time Alden had shown his holy magic.

Roselle stood in awe. "Alden, that was amazing!" she exclaimed with stars in her gaze. "I didn't know you had that kind of power!"

Risebelle nodded approvingly. "Everyone's doing their part," she acknowledged with a hint of respect in her tone.

Runebelle, maintaining her somber gaze, observed quietly, though her mouth opened ep slightly.

Meanwhile, the main adversary unleashed a bubbling energy around himself, sending strange, slow-moving projectiles toward the group. The energy bubbles homed in on their targets, but Alden, quick on his feet, summoned a flurry of rivaling crosses that darted across the area, These holy crosses intercepted and neutralized the energy bubbles, protecting the group from harm.

The main adversary's anger and frustration were evident as he looked at the group, his arrogance crumbling in the face of their resilience.

“H-How?! You’re all so weak in your magic levels. You shouldn’t be able to beat my crew!”

"Well, it seems like even I could have handled this group,” Lisa remarked with a smirk.

Lina retrieved a sleek and powerful gun with intricate magical properties. She aimed it at the main adversary and fired. The gunshot echoed through the underground, and the man immediately felt a surge of elemental forces coursing through his body.

Fire, wind, water, and electricity swirled around him. The water acted as a conductor for the electricity, intensifying the shock he experienced. The combined magical onslaught left him incapacitated, and he crumpled to the ground, unconscious.

Lina holstered her gun with a satisfied grin. "See? Not too shabby, right?" She turned to the group confidently. "Now, let's keep moving. We're not out of the woods yet."

The group pressed on through the underground, navigating the labyrinthine passageways that seemed to lead deeper into the unknown. Strange beings, some with grotesque appearances and others with unsettling abilities, continued to roam the underground. They encountered bizarre sights and sounds at every turn.

Lina, leading the way, guided them through the winding tunnels with her knowledge of this hidden world.

"So, who wants to take bets on what weird creature we'll run into next?" Becky said.

Sybil glanced around nervously at the strange surroundings. "Let's just hope it's not something that wants to eat us," she murmured.

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Alden decided to approach Lisa who was moving in the front of the group. "Lina, I have to wonder, do you fear Kintovar? My brother Bob has always been terrified of her, and he's not alone in that..."

Lina glanced at Alden. "Fear is an interesting thing," she mused. "Kintovar did leave her mark on the Eastern city years ago, and it's the only side of her that the people on the surface, including your brother, know. But the real Kintovar, what's in her mind, her motivations... that's a mystery."

Alden nodded, absorbing her words. "So, now that another Kintovar has shown up, do you see it as a bad thing?"

Lina smiled. "Not necessarily," she replied. "I see it as an opportunity. Opportunities to unravel mysteries, uncover secrets, and maybe even change the course of history. Who knows what we might discover about this Kintovar and what drives her actions?"

The group finally reached the crossroads in the eerie underground. Lina took a moment to assess their options. The path ahead had barely any light and was shrouded in an eerie ambiance that matched the rest of the underground; however, to their left, there was something different—a vivid, intense red glow that pierced through the darkness.

Lina turned to the group. "Our way forward is straight ahead," she began but turned to the left path with a curious look. "But that red light... it's not something I've seen before down here."

Becky stepped closer to the left path. "What do you think it is?" she asked.

Sybil reached out to stop Becky.

"Becky, we should stick to the plan," she cautioned. "We don't know what's over there, and it could be dangerous."

Lina nodded in agreement with Sybil. "She's right," she said. "We have a purpose here, and it's not to investigate every strange sight. Let's stay on track and head forward."

Alden raised a hand to his chin and thought about it for a while, "Could it be? “His gaze remained fixed on the path to the left, drawn to the intense red glow. It was something alluring which tugged at his curiosity.

Lina glanced at Alden, her brow furrowing with concern. "Alden," she said cautiously. "we have a mission, remember? We can't afford to get sidetracked."

Becky, however, took several more steps toward the mysterious red glow."It could be something important. We should at least take a quick look, right?"

Lina, aware of the group's curiosity, relented. "Alright, one minute," she agreed, her tone.

Becky took off towards the left path. She grabbed Sybil's hand in her excitement. "Thanks, Lina! It'll only take a minute," she called back over her shoulder.

Wait, Becky, slow down! We don't know what's over there," Sybil cautioned, but Becky's eagerness pulled her along.

Lina watched them go with frustration. She placed her hands on her waist, exhaling heavily. "They come to my cabin, stay at my place, and now when we need focus, they act like a couple of brats," she muttered under her breath.

Alden stepped closer to Lina. "They're just curious," he said gently. "We'll keep an eye on them. They won't stray too far."

Lina sighed, nodding reluctantly. "Alright, but they better not get us into trouble," she replied firmly.

While Becky and Sybil ventured further into the darkened path, the intense red glow illuminated their way. It casted shadows all along the walls. The silence was broken by the distant sound of people talking in hushed tones but distinct.

Becky strained her ears to hear with a piqued curiousity. "Hey Syb, did ya hear that?" she whispered.

Sybil nodded while getting on her guard. "Yeah, sounds like two other people are down here as well. Let’s be careful.

Guided by the mysterious red ligh, they continued down the path. Soon they came across steps to a room.Becky and Sybil cautiously entered the room. Their eyes widened in awe at the sight before them. The chamber was grand and imposing, its walls adorned with intricate carvings and symbols. At the far end of the room stood an enormous magical door, radiating the intense red glow that had drawn them to this location.

Excitement coursed through their veins. The pair moved closer to investigate, but once they approached the magical door, the room suddenly lit up with a surge of magical energy. It was as if the very air had come alive with power. Right after this occurred, someone spoke from right near them.

Panicking, Becky and Sybil quickly darted behind massive pillars that lined the chamber. Their hearts pounded with anxiety. From their hidden vantage point, they strained to see who else was in the room other than them.

When Becky and Sybil peered out from behind the pillar, their eyes widened in amazement and surprise. Standing before them was a man with striking blue hair, sunglasses perched stylishly on his nose, and a distinctive mohawk hairstyle that added an extra layer of cool to his appearance. It was none other than the Night Dj wanted for his bounty from the picture.

He wore a casual shirt and a jacket that seemed ordinary at first glance, but the aura of intense magical energy that surrounded him was anything but ordinary.

Becky couldn't contain her excitemen. Her eyes widened, and she whispered to Sybil, "Oh my gosh, that's the Night DJ! He's even hotter in person! I-I got to get over there and--"

Sybil grabbed Becky's arm with concern. "Becky, wait! We don't know why he's here or what's going on. We need to stay hidden and quiet.”

"But Syb I just want to say hi or… or… get his autograph or something!"

Sybil sighed, glancing nervously at DJ. DJ meanwhile calmly put his hands in his pockets. Soon, another person spoke from within the room with an echo filled with anger.

"You have some nerve coming back here after I humiliated you in combat the last time. You filthy bastard."

Both Becky and Sybil turned their attention to the source of the voice. There, standing in imposing holy armor with medium-length yellow hair cascading just below his shoulders, was a man who exuded an aura of righteous authority.

"I am Roy, the Guardian of this Gate and the Guardian of Jayla. You would do well to remember your place in the presence of a protector of the realm."

Dj responded to Roy's with a nonchalant retort. "Ah, Roy, still holding onto that little victory, are you? Well, times have changed, and so have I."

He chuckled lightly. "I'm not here for Jayla this time, Roy. I've got my sights set on something... bigger, you might say."

Roy formed his sword and shield out of magic upon hearing the words of the man before him with disdain"You may have gotten just a tad stronger, Dj," Roy declared with seriousness. "But you still underestimate the significance of this place. Stepping onto Jayla's Domain is a crime in itself, and I won't allow it, no matter your reasons are!"

Dj, raised an eyebrow and countered, "Come on, Roy, let's be realistic here. You can't claim a place as a 'Domain' if just anyone can just walk right in. You should be more careful with your words."

Dj raised his fists with a smile playing on his lips. He didn't bother to draw the sword that was sheathed to his side.

"Your ignorance will be your downfall,” Roy declared with a shout, “DJ!”

Roy surged forward with his sword and shield glowing with magical energy. He closed the distance between them rather quickly, but Dj did not flinch. What was his plan?