Glimmering crystals emerged from Ulu Liwus's back, and if observed closely with clandestine means, one could discover that only one true Crystal Pillar Stone was functioning among them.

This particular Crystal Pillar was indeed the Treasure given to her earlier for the enhancement ritual.

Mouth open, she murmured the dense Spell combinations, hidden amid Julia's singing and the combat's roaring noise.

The eyes of Ulu Liwus began to shine; she seemed to be undergoing some kind of ritual.

As the ritual proceeded, the ten puppet girls specialized in Curse Technique stood around Ulu Liwus, assisting in its progression.

Even with the ritual-enhancing tools, Ulu Liwus's Fourth Stage prowess remained significant.

Though she could leverage the immense advantage from her Race, demonstrating combat power beyond her current stage.

Yet, accomplishing the ritual solely by her own was still challenging, especially an intense one.

At such times, the ten puppet girls specializing in Spell would assist her in surmounting the need for multiple participants.

Currently, these ten girls were essentially Ulu Liwus's dedicated squad.

Most of the time, they were learning numerous ritual knowledge from her.

As the battle continued, Andak was nearly powerless to fight, dragging his heavily injured form.

Engaged in a fierce battle with Alka and others despite his near-death state, underscored his strength.

Facing Jason and others' interference, he glanced towards the palace's interior where the clamor persisted, anxious.

The more anxious he was, the harder it became to cross the threshold.

Severe blood loss had already clouded his mind.

But he couldn't calm down, aware of his condition.

Upon another collision, Andak hit the floor heavily, sliding several meters away, spitting out a mouthful of blood, with wounds shedding blood around.

His Armor now tattered, the weapon even showing numerous gaps, and none of him left unharmed.

"Andak give up; Kriel will certainly perish here today.

Lay down your weapons now, the new King will grant you pardon."

Balazs seized the opportunity to speak.

"Pah! You ungrateful cur, had it not been for Lord Kriel, you'd be dead long ago."

At this, Balazs chuckled disdainfully, "Indeed, a stupid fool with blind loyalty, immense power hasn't cured your damned mind.

Did he save me, or did I intentionally let him save me? Hmm."

Looking at the situation now, Andak seemed to have made a resolution; crimson stripes began to spread from his neck onto his face.

"It's the Abyss's aura!"

At this moment, Narminis rushed over from the back, his Armor from the Church stained with blood.

His body bore some injuries, but seemed to have been simply bandaged.

Visk stood behind him, but was severely injured.

Evidently, he had gravely injured Andak, but their equal strength prevented him from capturing Andak.

Looks like Narminis on the lighter-pressure side had resolved some issues.

He glanced at Balazs's questioning gaze.

Narminis nodded.

The loyalists had been completely purged, leaving the nobles now standing outside the palace, awaiting the final result.

Each faction sent some to follow Narminis.

They would witness the events for the factions backstage.

Those purged, whether truly loyal or coerced into loyalty, remains unknown.

Such was a necessary exchange of interests.

Golden light radiated magnificently.

Ulu Liwus's ceremony was complete; externally, the entire palace basked in brilliant light.

This brilliant light was deliberately gathered into golden light, which penetrated through layers of walls, falling upon everyone present.

"Ahhhhh!"

Andak let out a miserable cry, his face exuding a mass of ash smoke.

The world's Divine Power rapidly diluted the Abyssal aura invading him.

Only half-corroded by the Abyss power, this sudden force neutralized the Abyss, beginning to reject it.

Feeling the departing Abyssal Power, it took along his body's Spiritual Power, rendering him powerless on the ground.

He watched Jason and others, closing his eyes as the door shut behind them.

And those who came witnessed the scene personally.

Was it Kriel who contacted this forbidden power?

Or was it Andak's own doing?

The distinction between the two would impact Narminis's smooth ascent to the throne.

...

Another massive noise erupted from the internal battlefield.

This time, Kriel slammed heavily against the wall, his whole body falling limp on the floor.

Masses of vines entwined him, binding him entirely.

His defeat and demise seemed imminent, the two outcomes seemed inseparable.

"Cough, cough, never imagined I'd fall here."

When Alka's strength rose to the Fifth Stage during the battle, Kriel already knew his chance of victory was slim.

He had forged hatred he shouldn't have.

While outwardly indifferent, he was inwardly regretting.

Who exactly were Alka's people?

He could hardly understand such a gathering of Treasures in a single team, and its consequences.