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

As the battle intensified, some villagers began to express anxiety and even panic. "Mom... I'm really scared. Can they defeat so many monsters?" a little girl asked, clinging tightly to her mother's clothes.

The woman tried to remain calm and comforted her daughter: "Don't be afraid, honey. Look at those brave soldiers over there. As long as they are here, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome."

As predicted, the entire team displayed remarkable bravery after the Templars joined. Even the previously pessimistic veterans couldn't help but sigh, "I didn't expect they could actually hold their own... Looks like we might actually have a chance of winning!"

However, the good times didn't last long. The sky shifted unpredictably once more, and an even more powerful aura descended upon the center of the field. "How is this possible...?" Even Aidan, who had experienced many storms, was shocked. "Retreat! Everyone, retreat!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a gigantic figure slowly descended from the depths of the clouds—a terrifying giant wearing pitch-black armor and holding a blood-red axe! Every step it took caused the earth to tremble, and no one survived wherever it passed.

Faced with such a powerful being, many people inevitably felt despair. Suddenly, an old farmhand spoke up, "Don't lose heart, guys! Think about it, if even we give up, who else in this world can stand against this evil? And we still have Mr. Aidan leading the fight, right?"

After hearing this, the soldiers around him perked up, stood up again, picked up their weapons, and stared at the giant with firm eyes.

Just as the atmosphere reached its peak, Aidan suddenly shouted, "Everyone, prepare to charge! Our goal is to eliminate that leader! Defeat him, and the remaining monsters will lose their fighting spirit!" He then charged forward...

At the most intense moment of the battle between the two armies, a young girl among the onlookers in the distance whispered to her brother, "Do you think we will win this battle in the end?"

The boy thought for a moment, then nodded firmly and replied, "Of course I will! Because justice always triumphs over darkness, and we have the best companions to help us now, so what is there to fear?" But at that moment, a blinding white light illuminated the battlefield, and everything seemed to change... Amidst the white light, Leon felt an unprecedented power surge from within him. This light seemed to come not only from Aidan's sacred magic, but also from his own deep love and determination for his homeland.

"Brothers and sisters! Now is the time to test our courage! Follow Aidan's pace! Charge!" He roared loudly, and was the first to challenge the terrifying giant. At the same time, the Knights Templar and the warriors among the villagers also followed after a brief hesitation.

Witnessing the crowd's overwhelming momentum, the giant responded with a deafening roar. Just as it raised its axe, ready to strike back, Aidan once again unleashed the powerful force of light, forming a protective shield. "Hold on, everyone! I need a moment to prepare my fatal blow. Please protect everyone!"

"Just focus on casting your spells," Mireya said calmly, "leave this to us." She then pulled the bowstring to its full extent, releasing three special arrows that shone with light in succession, accurately shooting at the enemy's vital points, forcing the latter to keep moving to avoid damage; Lucy even rushed to the front, using her shield to block every attempt by the enemy to break through their own line of defense.

As the two sides reached a stalemate, discussions among the onlookers gradually intensified. "Do you think we really have a chance of winning?" a young man asked his peers doubtfully.

"Of course!" another replied, "Although they are not tall and there are not that many of them, each of them is full of fighting spirit. Look at that girl over there——"

He was referring to Lina, a young woman who had recently joined the reserves and had volunteered for this battle. Despite her youth and inexperience, she remained undeterred. "If even a girl like her can bravely stand up against the monster invasion, what reason do we have to not believe in victory?"

At this moment, the old hunter John, who was providing simple treatment to the wounded at the rear of the team, couldn't help but express his opinion after hearing this. "That's true. What's more important is that we now have a powerful ally like Mr. Aidan to help us... We just need to hold on a little longer until he prepares his ultimate skill!"

In a flash, after finally gathering enough energy through tireless effort, Aidan suddenly opened his eyes wide, raised his arms to the sky, and shouted, "Holy Light Descend!" As those four words fell, the sky was suddenly torn apart by countless dazzling rays of light, converging into an immense, almost sky-blocking energy ball that smashed straight into its target below...

Seeing this scene, many who had been feeling uneasy suddenly felt an inexplicable sense of security, including the ordinary people watching from the sidelines. "See? This is the crucial moment we've been waiting for!" a middle-aged man excitedly said to his children. "Remember this moment. No matter what difficulties we face in the future, we must maintain hope and never give up easily."

Just as everyone waited eagerly for the final outcome, an unusual wave suddenly appeared above the battlefield. Then, another unfamiliar voice interrupted the rhythm. "Hahahahaha, what a wonderful performance!" A figure in gorgeous attire appeared, accompanied by laughter. "But unfortunately, the story has only just begun."

"Who are you?" Mireya, who was busy directing the battle, immediately asked vigilantly.

The other person just chuckled and shook his head, then turned his gaze to Aidan, "Don't be so nervous, little girl. My respected friend, you should know me... or rather, you should remember the true secret of the 'Heart of Light'."

Upon hearing this, everyone involuntarily focused their attention on the mysterious visitor. Even the bright energy ball that had just landed was temporarily frozen in place, and a thick and strange aura filled the air...

The mysterious figure's appearance made everyone present feel uneasy, especially Aidan. He frowned slightly, as if trying to recall a forgotten fragment. "Heart of Light?" he asked slowly, "What exactly do you mean..."

"Don't rush to recall," the figure continued, a tone of contempt and provocation in his voice, "The reason I appeared is to remind you of that forgotten history. And everything today is just the beginning."