The Invincible Full-Moon System

Evelyn had gotten back from the Dark Elf Kingdom to handle a personal matter only to receive a notice from Linthia that a hostile visitor had come knocking on the city's gate, and Gelmar was currently confronting this visitor.

It was sudden and caught her off guard.

However, she had enough time to go and ask the Witch to help in confronting this visitor.

One of the strongest entities inside the city was the Witch.

Based on what she had heard, the Witch of Chaos could definitely go toe to toe with Rex if she wanted to. Furthermore, her cursed power is unpredictable and versatile and many opponents would think twice before engaging in a confrontation with her.

Despite the others' absence, in no way that Dargena City is easily breached.

Not to mention, the city also has other rare entities.

Although she was confronting one of the Executor's henchmen, she still had the upper hand.

Standing across the empty space between the city's walls and the edge of the Humming Damned Forest was the traitor himself, Edward with his newly corrupted appearance. He finally showed himself to the eyes of his ex-friends.

It was an understatement to say that he's different.

Edward has grown a few inches, and his body is tightly wrapped in black skin-tight armor.

Observing from a distance, Evelyn initially mistook it for skin-tight black armor sculpting his masculine figure, but she was wrong. Instead of armor, it was a layer of substance that looked like Edward's very skin, containing the malevolent energy of the unknown.

Moreover, this substance ripples like water and emits a swaying black aura.

"How fall have you fallen, Edward..." Evelyn uttered whisperingly, her tone tinted with disdain.

Back then when she was still in the human territory, she had thought that Edward was conflicted in choosing whether to support Rex and bring ruin to Humanity as a whole or not. But now, she realized that he was simply not right in the head.

Since he's willing to be corrupted like this, he's already in a point of no return.

He now has fixed his fate as an enemy.

Despite being able to hear what Evelyn uttered at the sight of his appearance, Edward didn't fret and squinted his deep purple eyes as his power was activated, "I see that you've made a place for yourselves, Dargena City is the name I heard. Now the Silverstar Pack belongs somewhere, stationed in the middle, perhaps?"

"Where we belong is not your concern. You're not missed here, go" Evelyn replied harshly.

But this instead made Edward smile.

Like an inspector, he walked to the side and nodded his head repeatedly in approval.

He was inspecting Dargena City and couldn't help but marvel at its remarkable architecture and rapid development, reaching this state in a small amount of time. It was as expected from someone like Rex, who found it easy to make the impossible, possible with his magic.

Somehow, the fact that he was sizing the city irked Evelyn to no end.

"What a wonderful city you have built" Edward commented, derision in his tone. He was trying to get under Evelyn's skin, "But you know, you should stop developing it. As you might know already, the world is not big enough for another party. Isn't it a waste to build a city for a pack that doesn't belong anywhere which would eventually fall anyway?"

Despite the comment working, Evelyn exercises her self-control and keeps her composure.

In front of her people, she shouldn't show an embarrassing sight of her.

Putting on an eerily graceful, bright smile, she then responded with the same taunting derision, "Is that a threat? If you are so adamant that the city would fall, why don't you test and see if the city would actually fall?"

Following that, Evelyn tightens her muscles, ready for an attack at a moment's notice.

If the situation escalates and Edward does strike, she is ready to intervene.

Upon hearing this, Edward smiled and remained motionless.

Both of them engaged in a staredown as the tension in the air rose to extreme heights.

While this unyielding standoff persisted, akin to a titanic clash of opposing forces, Evelyn's patience dwindled, and she delivered her warning for the second time, her eyes narrowing further as she spoke sternly, "I won't repeat myself again, leave, or you'll have only yourself to blame for what the forces of the city are going to do to you. Spare us your arrogant display of invincibility granted by your newfound power, it's an unsightly spectacle"

After saying that, there was a long pause, Edward didn't seem to be disturbed.

However, soon his eyes shifted.

It was true that the threat from her doesn't bother him, but he could feel Evelyn's presence now had a bearing.

She had become an important figure in the city in his absence.

Gazing at the city guards in formation who were gripping their weapons and shields firmly, and the archers on the wall stringing their bows, Edward discerned a resolute glint in their eyes. It was not solely a commitment to safeguard the city, but a fierce determination to shield Evelyn.

For them, Evelyn is not only their Lord's woman but also their Queen.

Evelyn is also the reason the founding citizens found a new home and shelter from the horrors.

Rumors of her soft heart and kind demeanor spread to the new citizens.

Coupled with Evelyn's reputation as the eldest daughter of the renowned Luc Family, known for her wits and influence among the human citizens, it was only natural for the entire population of Dargena City to hold her in high and fierce regard.

A profound certainty coursed through Edward, he could feel it in his bones.

If he were to pose any threat to Evelyn, they would willingly interpose themselves in her defense.

"No, you are mistaken, this power doesn't bring arrogance," Edward replied, he turned to look at the swirling dark aura on his hand with a disturbing smile. "It brings clarity. I can now see the weakness that the Executor sees in the likes of you, lesser beings"

Upon hearing this, Evelyn frowned as even his personality had changed.

Seemed to her that the corruption is done to more than appearance alone, also reaching his heart.

Despite her calm appearance, deep down she was worried.

'Where are they? It shouldn't take that long for the others to reach here' Evelyn pondered uneasily.

Just then, her prayer was thankfully answered.

Descending from the brilliant midday sky, comes a silhouette, shadowed by the sun, gracefully alighted before the formation of city guards, right in front of Gelmar. With deliberate and menacing poise, this figure straightened his massive frame and fixed an unwavering, formidable gaze upon Edward.

In a blink of an eye, the figure then blurred and reappeared before Edward.

Even though Edward has grown a couple of inches due to the corruption, he still finds himself dwarfed by the imposing figure who still towers against him. To meet the figure's gaze, Edward had to tilt his head up significantly.

"Hmm...? Who are you again?" Edward retorted with a smile, not intimidated at all.

Upon hearing this, Flunra smiled back and tilted his head menacingly, "Me? I'm your replacement..."

...

A brief pause take place, this answer greatly bothered Edward.

"Really? My replacement...?" Edward's smile grew even wider, his eyes blazing with malevolent, sinister energy. It was evident through his face that this comment annoyed him greatly as the aura around him blasted to the surroundings. "Nobody can replace me"

Not wanting a fight to happen, Evelyn quickly leaped down and intervened.

Having a fight right in front of the city's gate would terrify the citizens, it must be avoided.

"Why have you come here, Edward? I hope it's for a more substantial reason than just flaunting your transformation and causing trouble" Evelyn said, using her Luna energy to signal Flunra to stand down and dissipate the tension in the air.

Upon hearing this, Edward turned to look at her and replied, "Where is Rex? I'm here to see him"

"Before you say anything, yes, I'm here on the orders of the Executor. Consider me his messenger, and know that there will be consequences if you don't heed this warning" He warned, making it clear that he wasn't just a harmless messenger.

Since the Executor cared about his image greatly, this is an ultimatum for Evelyn and the others.

Disrespecting Edward means disrespecting the Executor too.

Furthermore, the Executor held a position of power in this situation. Gistella was still under his control, and any offense could endanger her. This was a concern shared by Evelyn and Flunra, as Gistella was a vital member of their pack.

It would also incite Rex's wrath if they did anything wrong and caused Gistella harm.

"Rex will be here shortly, but you could tell us the message from the Executor" Flunra replied.

Pausing for a moment with a smile, Edward turned his back and looked at the sky with a meaningful smile on his face. "The Executor has request for his presence. Well, I say a request, but it's more like an order compared to a request. I'm sure Rex would understand his position and comply"

Just this alone troubled Flunra and Evelyn inwardly.

Not even worth mentioning, the Executor ordering for Rex's presence worries them greatly.

When regarding the Executor, the chances of uncertainty are very high.

One of the most feared results would be Rex not coming back at all through the Executor's scheme, or worse than that, being corrupted by the Executor's powers and turned into a similar entity like Edward which would spill the end of all of them.

But at the thought of that, Flunra and Evelyn quickly shook their heads.

It was a possibility, however, Rex is not someone who could be bullied easily like that.

"What does the Executor need him for?" Evelyn asked, observing Edward's expression closely.

Edward nodded and turned around, adopting an air of mystery with his hands clasped behind his back. "I wasn't initially going to reveal this, but considering our history, I'll share it with you. There will be a war, and Rex will be the one leading the charge"

"A war...? The Executor is going against the Supernaturals?" Evelyn added in puzzlement.

Although the details were shrouded in uncertainty, Evelyn was aware that Rex had gone to meet with the other Elder Supernaturals to discuss the Executor and the fate of the world. Since then, Rex had conveyed through his actions and gestures that war was imminent.

She thought the war would be between Rex and the Executor.

However, the upcoming war is between the Executor and the Supernatural Elders.

"Yes, the Supernaturals remain a formidable adversary to the Executor. However, your faction is, to put it plainly, inconsequential. The sole individual of significance in this place is Rex, and it's he who will lead the Awakened forces in the battle against the Supernaturals" Edward responded with a sly grin.

Flunra frowned when he heard this, he then smirked in disdain at a realization.

Staring at Edward with a peculiar expression, Flunra responds in mockery, "Irrelevant? Your words don't quite align with the Executor's actions, Edward. Placing Rex at the forefront, leading the charge against the Supernaturals – it appears as though the Executor intends to once more to pit Rex against the Supernaturals again"

"If anything, the Executor is wary of him and his forces" He added, rebutting Edward's statement.

Upon hearing this, Edward shrugged, "Maybe... Who knows for certain, right?"

Just then, a powerful shockwave blasted from the walls.

Following this, a barrier expanded from the city's walls, casting a lunar light that obscured the sunlight entirely. The entire area was bathed in a bluish hue as the city's walls gleamed with bright light, a surprising turn of events that caught everyone off guard.

Even the city guards and the others were surprised at this sight.

It seemed to be an effect from the city, but nobody has triggered anything to activate this change.

However, it was obvious to them the one who triggered this.

Edward's eyes flashed in delight at this response, realizing the cause of this sudden event.

"Oh, here he comes..."