I am the Holy Poisoner, the Empress advised me to calm down

Castel was silent for a moment, his eyes revealing a complex mix of emotions. "Your point is not without merit, but if we allow the Heart of Light to fall into the wrong hands, all this will be in vain," he finally said, his tone still provocative but less murderous.

At this moment, Lucia stepped forward, took a deep breath, and spoke loudly, "Since everyone agrees that now is not the best time to fight among ourselves, why not temporarily put aside our hostility until we can find a way to jointly resolve the problem? After all, it seems that our goal is the same—to protect this world from the encroachment of darkness."

Castel narrowed his eyes, surveying the group of young men before him, seemingly filled with fighting spirit. The softly glowing gem seemed to be responding to their proposal. "Alright... but only if you can find a way to unlock the secret of the Heart of Light."

With this proposal accepted, everyone present quickly adjusted their strategies and prepared to unite to deal with the external threat. Meanwhile, the sound of approaching footsteps outside the palace confirmed the earlier reports. Time did not allow for further hesitation.

"No matter what, we have to evacuate these people safely first." Elena suggested, and offered to help organize the evacuation of any survivors who might be alive nearby to a safer place.

Soon, the group began their busy and orderly preparations, not only assembling sufficient combat equipment for the upcoming battle but also ensuring that all non-combatants could escape danger as quickly as possible. When the last group of civilians successfully left, only the core members, along with Castel and the others, remained inside the palace, on high alert.

Yet, at this moment, the Heart of Light, which had been quietly awaiting the enemy's arrival, suddenly shone with a brighter light than ever before, illuminating the entire hall. At the same time, a feeling of warmth and strength spread...

"Is it...is it responding to our determination?" Lucia couldn't help but whisper.

Mo Nianran stared at the approaching shadows ahead, his lips curled up slightly. "It seems we've already received the best answer. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles the future holds for us to overcome, as long as we hold onto hope, there's no problem we can't solve. Come on, everyone, let's move forward together!"

As soon as the words fell, accompanied by a thunderous roar, countless unknown creatures instantly rushed into the palace...

"Are you ready?" Azeroth asked loudly.

Everyone nodded in unison, signaling their readiness. "Then let's give them an unforgettable reception!" Lin Xuan excitedly declared, brandishing his weapons and charging forward. The others followed closely behind him...

A wanderer, watching all this unfold from afar, hiding in the shadows, clenched his fists involuntarily. "Come on, my friends! This world needs more brave and steadfast people like you!" "Wait, is that really the case..." A survivor, standing on a nearby platform, gazed at the group of warriors pouring out of the palace, hardly daring to believe his eyes. The old man beside him trembled as he spoke, "Yes, that's the Heart of Light! It's glowing! I thought it was just a legendary treasure!"

At this time, in the midst of chaos, the core members in the palace were nervously preparing for the upcoming war.

Lucia gently gripped the bow and arrow in her hand and took a deep breath. "All we can do is give it our all."

"You're right." Mo Nianran's eyes were filled with determination. His hand gently stroked the rapier hanging on his chest. "No matter what happens, at least we have to let these creatures know that there are people here who won't sit still and wait for death."

Suddenly, a sharp voice interrupted their conversation. "Are you... going to die?" A young man in a simple robe stepped out from the corner of the corridor, clearly frightened by the sudden situation. He looked at the group of determined and murderous human heroes before him and couldn't help but question them. "The world outside has already collapsed to pieces. How dare you..."

Azeroth turned to look at the somewhat panicked newcomer, "Because we have no choice!" He replied loudly, and patted the young man's shoulder vigorously, "And I believe that as long as everyone works together, there will be no difficulties that cannot be overcome." Then he turned around and continued to discuss tactical arrangements with others.

At that moment, another, even more ferocious sound of footsteps reached the air, and the entire ground seemed to tremble slightly. The monsters had broken through the outer defenses and were closing in on them. "Here they come... finally!" Elena gritted her teeth and stretched her magic shield wider, preparing for the first wave of attack.

The battle was imminent. The incoming enemies varied in appearance, but without exception, they were all hideous and terrifying beasts: some had scaly skin and long tails; some even had three heads, each face etched with hunger. The sight of such an enemy would terrify even the hardiest warrior. However, Mo Nianran and his companions showed no sign of retreating.

Just as a hideous-looking, gigantic creature swung its heavy arms in an attempt to smash the nearest soldier, Lin Xuan leaped into the air first, "Watch me!" He thrust forward with both hands, gun in hand—

With a piercing roar, the giant lost half its arm! Blood splattered like a fountain, the scene was incredibly tragic. "Wow! That's so cool!" the young man in the robe exclaimed. "How did he do that? He's like a superhero!" Although he was terrified, the spectacular performance before him clearly stirred his inner desire for adventure.

The battle intensified. Despite the endless stream of monsters and their sheer numbers, the team was still at a disadvantage despite their teamwork. Just when everyone was about to be exhausted...

Suddenly, the Heart of Light radiated an even brighter light. This power not only gave allies unprecedented courage but also rekindled hope among many ordinary people who had already despaired. "It seems the Heart of Light is starting to work..." Castel whispered, a subtle flicker of emotion in his eyes. "We have a chance!"

Meanwhile, in a hidden corner of the battlefield, a pair of well-hidden eyes silently observed all these changes. The corners of their mouth curled slightly, "Things are getting interesting."

Immediately afterwards, a deafening roar was heard, and a massive crack appeared above the palace! Countless unknown creatures leaped out of it and headed straight for the crowd...

"Watch out for aerial attacks!" Elena warned loudly, "We must find a way to counterattack immediately, otherwise the situation will be reversed in an instant!" She