Towards the Unbeatable

Act 460: New Efforts

“Half that elf came some time ago and beat me, he's quite a troublesome opponent.” Hill seemed unhappy when he told this, which is understandable why. How can anyone be happy when defeated?

“But as I have said before, our meeting will not be in vain.” Hill saw the good side even though he had been defeated by a half elf named Shea.

Danny was silent, he could also see the good side of his meeting with Mr. Hill who was only limited to his spirit. With this he finally knew the regenerated precious gemstone - the last stone he sought was no longer in its original holder.

‘I didn't feel anything against it.’ Honestly, Danny who was still conscious earlier did not feel Cecilia unleash the power of this precious gemstone.

‘...’ Danny knew, with his original strength already that strong, then there was no need to bring out the power of a third party right?

And his enemy was also unlikely to divulge important information like this, as it did not give him any advantage either.

If Danny had not met Mr. Hill, he would not have known the existence and condition of the precious gemstone he was looking for.

“The only thing you can do is reclaim the stone from him.” Hill said quite clearly here, even Danny can be conscious even if not explained by him.

“I understand.” Danny finally understands the situation that is now happening, now all he needs to do is....

“Don't go back against him now.” Hill said that quickly and clearly, breaking down the plan this young man had in mind.

“What?”

“He is strong, and much stronger with regeneration precious gemstones. You won't be able to win against him.”

“But my friends!’ Danny could not take such advice even from the original holder of the precious gemstone though. How could he leave his friends in such a precarious situation?

“Master! Surely you know how to get back to the center of the Eastern Kingdom, right?!” Danny came forward and was about to touch Mr. Hill's shoulder, but his hand pierced through the old man's body.

“Let's say I managed to get you back to where you were, but were you able to fight your opponent earlier?”

“Can you guarantee victory and save your friends?” The old man's eyebrows dropped sharply, his tone heavy and sounding pressing.

“If you can guarantee that, I will grant your request.”

“...” Danny was speechless, he remembered how terrible it was to fight Cecilia who was already on the side of the devil, in other words he already knew the answer to this old man's question.

‘But my friends...’.

“What happens if you can't answer your friends' expectations and end up there?” The worst-case scenario was already said by this old man, and make no mistake, this word from the demi-humans who had lived for so long was no mere boast.

Losing all the precious gemstones, losing his friends, losing his life, letting the devil fulfill his plan?

As if Danny could add to the worst-case scenario that could happen, he thought a lot about his friends, but what would happen if he couldn't do anything for them?

“Don't die silly just to make you feel relieved.”

“!”

Danny is so conscious now, now the fate of the world depends on nothing but the human struggle to stop it.

And the struggle that has gone so far could not have ended with the bad scenario that he had heard and understood earlier.

‘Everyone is fighting for freedom, everyone is fighting in his own way..

‘I cannot be a hero late and then defeat the enemy easily and save my friends.

So is leaving them in that situation the best option to take?

Danny was pensive, downcast, dead-end, not knowing what to do at the moment.

Shhhh....

Meanwhile, the concentration of the night had not started to fade which signaled this long night was coming to an end.

....

Silence feels so strong here, leaving Danny, the girl of Dark Shadow and also Mr. Hill whose existence has begun to be transparent.

It didn't feel like time was going so fast, and in the end Danny was still standing still thinking about all these things.

“Danny.” Hill broke the silence with his heavy tone of voice, the old man realized his whereabouts would soon disappear and he had to do something.

His meeting with the young precious gemstone holder will be in vain if it ends like this, he does not mean burdening Danny with the choice that exists, he said, it's just that want to make the young person aware that not all options are light and delicious.

“Don't forget your original purpose Danny, you are our hope.”

Shhh....

Slowly but surely the existence of Hill began to fade and then disappear from here, while the sunlight began to be seen from the end of the beach.

It looks beautiful to anyone who sees it.

Shouts.

The Dark Shadow girl turned back to her human form which was now more easily visible when there was already light around.

‘What should I do?’ Danny is still stuck in his decision to take, he knows he can't spend much time here, but in reality he spends deciding what to do.

Leaving their friends or struggling with no certainty with them?

Danny could not imagine what would happen if he had to go back to parting with his friends and moreover the precious gemstone that is now targeted by his former colleagues.

There was no better choice, everything was heavy and Danny was finally on the ground.

Seeing this the black short-haired girl looked at Danny with a sharp look. “You can bet for your friends.”

“... What do you mean?” Danny slightly raised his face and saw the seriousness of this Dark Shadow girl.

“Receive the advice of the old man earlier, find another way to defeat the last enemy you faced.” The girl sounded serious, and from here Danny knew what she meant.

‘Leaving my friends?’

It was simply what the girl said that made Danny pause for a moment as well.

“Too risky to reappear before your opponent, I won't be able to save you again.” The girl sounded more serious which made Danny realize, what he said was indeed the truth, and now Danny tried not to involve his emotions anymore.

He was mysteriously saved by this Dark Shadow girl, beyond estimation of course, but if not, then not necessarily Danny can overcome his opponent by surrendering himself to the power of a precious gemstone.

That was also the reason Danny did not use the power of this precious gemstone because of the power of Dark Shadow who was able to neutralize the power of his target.

Danny now realized, this unexpected event was not entirely a bad thing, plus he could know the current state of the precious gemstone that was evident in his own enemy.

“Do you have any other acquaintances? Which can we work with?” ask the Dark Shadow Girl, who now makes Danny look down while thinking hard.

“Ah, we can ask her for help! The Holy Knights of the Western Kingdom!”

“You sure?” The girl was a little surprised that the young man excitedly expressed his idea. Because the Holy Knight is strong, but he has his own problems with the chairman.

“Ah, Arthur... eyeing you yes.” Danny is aware that the conflict that once could have returned to the surface and is afraid instead of cooperating, the opposite is happening.

“Now, I don't like him, but he won't pay cheaply for the price of my head.” The Dark Shadow girl looked solemn and a small smile was engraved on her pretty face.

Danny knows he has no other way but to find reinforcements to take on his enemy now, Cecilia, who must be paid for leaving his friends in the middle of a precarious situation.

But the longer thought it felt heavier and Danny can now only hope for a miracle, somehow so that he can be reunited with all his friends.

‘Vincent, Brock... Patricia, hang on.. anyhow.. we will definitely meet again soon.’ Danny strengthened his inner self, he had no choice but to believe in his friends with all his heart.

“Alright, I'm counting on you ... Dark Shadow?” Danny had a hard time talking to someone who only relied on the identity of his organization.

“Call me Raven,” said the short-haired black girl with a smile.

Shuts!

Instantly also the existence of the two of them disappeared, swallowed by the darkness in the sunlight that began to illuminate this beach.