Chapter 5575

Enaricus finally exhaled in relief. For a moment, he had imagined the palace’s famed Guardian to be an untouchable legend. Now, seeing the golden-armored man falter, he realized the threat had been smoke and mirrors all along.

Onneas, ruler of the Fourth Hall, felt her pulse spike. She shouted, a clear bell of a cry echoing between marble pillars. “Guardian, summon the other three Celestial Guards. Four as one can break Esorin, no matter how vicious his arts!”

The Guardian did not move. Metal plates groaned as he rose to his feet. His voice slipped out, low and grim. “Of the Quartet Celestial Guards, I alone have awakened.”

A hush fell. The admission struck like cold rain. Mouths sagged open. Even the braziers seemed to dim, as though the hall itself were startled.

Enaricus’ eyes sparked with wicked delight. Behind him, Percival and Esorin relaxed, confidence blooming like thorns. With no reinforcements coming, they could unleash themselves without restraint.

“So the so-called Guardian is nothing but a loser,” Esorin sneered, his words dripping poison. “Today, the Celestial Palace will pay in blood.”

He lunged, robes whipping behind him, a black tide aimed straight for the lone Guardian. One decisive blow—that was all he intended to need.