Alfredo hissed, "Looks like you really have a death wish. Do you think running your mouth before you die will make your death any easier? Ridiculous!"

With a sharp clang, he drew his sword. Firefly hummed excitedly in his grasp, and everyone present could hear its high-pitched keening.

A collective gasp swept through the crowd. Even Luna and Valerie froze in horror.

The sheer force of Alfredo's strike was beyond human comprehension, so overwhelming that even the two martial emperors watching from below felt the urge to kneel in fear.

Alfredo's strength was terrifying, divine, even.

Andrew could feel Sheena trembling beside him, no doubt terrified beyond words. However, for some reason, he was not afraid.

He knew he could not beat Alfredo and that the sword energy could obliterate him in an instant. Even so, he decided to gamble because he believed Alfredo would not dare to kill him.

A thunderous hum filled the air as the crushing beam of energy plummeted toward him. Yet,