The Crimson Magister Chapter 139: V3-C67: The Emerald of Judgment

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The foul tentacle crashed into her, spreading the rot through Azure’s body. “Come on, why are there four now?!” She shouted. Every time she had killed one of the faceless horrors, more came to attack her. While her stamina was great, the rot was starting to sap her strength. The horn resounded through the air and the savage horde retreated. Yet Azure could not leave the monsters here. She melted into the shadows and launched the earthen spikes toward them. Azure clicked her tongue, none of her new powers worked on the creatures. “No, I need to use Aqua’s enchantment.” Her eyes fell onto her sword, her hands were taken by dark veins, and a foul liquid dripped from her very skin. [Shadow Bind], she bound the shadow, which quickly turned into a silvery streak connecting to her sword’s hilt. She could not afford to get hit anymore, her hand landed on her hip, her skin already covered in rot. “How dare you ruin my body like this?! It belongs to Aqua, you scum!” She shouted and guided the blackflame sword into the creature. The black fire scratched the monster, yet it was enough for it to spread and instantly consume it. She collapsed onto her knees. “Shit, I can’t resist the rot much longer.” She tugged at the shadow and brought the sword into her hand. “Just one more…” She said with a shaky voice, pushing herself up. Yet as soon as she stood up, her legs gave out, making her collapse to the ground. I can’t fall! I won’t fall! She gritted her teeth, attempting to push herself up. The creatures seemed to play with her, merely standing and waiting to knock her down once she stood up. Many more creatures erupted from the ground. Her necklace shone brightly, a crack spreading over it, making Azure’s eyes widen. Host Sustained Critical Damage. The Judgment Commencing. The voice, similar to what she had heard from Endurance, reached from the necklace. Judgment Concluded. The Twilight Rot Present. Releasing the Judge. The emerald within the necklace turned into dust and surrounded her body. The rot that afflicted her retreated, and her stamina returned. Offering Assistance To the Host. Something caressed her mind. Aqua saves me again, huh? She would not complain about it; it made her feel like a dainty maiden being protected by their beloved. She relaxed her mind and something else nestled within. She observed, yet her body was not in her control. “I am, The Judge. I am the custodian of Purity. I am the Cleanser of Rot.” Her voice was mixed with something primal. “The sinners. Will. Be. Cleansed. Thus. Is. The. Will. Of. The. Creator.” The Judge was enveloped in a thin emerald veil, which obscured her face and her thin white dress fluttered in the wind, and the green glow of Azure’s eyes turned purple. Her right hand was surrounded by the black fire, and the other was in an emerald glow. With speeds surpassing sight, The Judge appeared in front of the faceless monstrosity, and grabbed its faceless head. The black fire spread from her hand and consumed it. Who are you? Azure questioned inside her mind. The Judge. Protector of purity by the decree of the Blackflame Twilight. You mentioned the creator. Did you mean Aqua? The Judge was silent, quickly and efficiently disposing of the creatures. Blackflame Twilight, Named, Aqua. Yes. Azure let out a mental sigh. If the creature that took over her body was Aqua’s creation, then everything would be alright. She relaxed, letting the entity clean up the monsters. Faceless after Faceless, they disappeared with extreme ease. The Judge disposed of a dozen faceless monstrosities with such speed and efficiency that Azure could only remain silent. “I am created to deal with the soldiers of the beast. Once the rot is cleansed, my duty will be completed, and I will disappear.” The judge spoke softly, her voice melding harmoniously with Azure’s. Will you die? The feeling of sadness reached the judge, a familiar emotion that the creator often experienced. “I am a mere construct built of equilibrium between