[Diaval Luminis]
A charm curse that Dina casts to enchant and control a targeted enemy.
Her green eyes shift to a glowing pink hue, resembling the charm of a Goddess of Beauty.
Upon casting, flickers of dark purple energy mixed with red flames emanate around her head.
Once the spell takes effect, the target becomes charmed and is briefly engulfed in the same dark purple aura.
"…"
The members of the Loki Familia couldn't help but pause when they saw that same aura envelop Judas' body.
During the Dark Age, Dina had used [Diaval Luminis] to charm whoever caught her eye, compelling them to commit horrid acts on command.
Such as violating allies or inflicting self-mutilation upon themselves... all to utterly shatter their minds.
Although she could only target one person at a time and couldn't compare to Freya's charm, it was still powerful enough to overwrite someone's will.
'Judas Spade... if we can control him... we can escape.'
Those were the thoughts running through the Dis Sisters' minds.
From their observations, out of everyone present, they had no doubt that Judas Spade was the most capable person here.
Their plan was simple.
Control Judas with Dina's charm, use him to fight off the Loki Familia, and during the chaos, seize the opportunity to escape.
'Although he probably can't hold them off for long, it should be enough to let us get away.'
Dina thought as a crooked grin spread across her face.
She nudged the 'charmed' Judas with a finger.
"Come here."
She said, her voice melodious.
The moment those words rang out, Judas slowly walked toward them like a puppet under their control, all beneath the silent gazes of the Loki Familia.
'They must be shocked out of their minds.'
Dina thought, her grin widening even further.
"Hahahaha!"
The Dis Sisters laughed maniacally after witnessing the scene unfold.
"You are amazing, Big Sister Dina... even someone like Judas can't resist your charms."
Vena praised.
"Heh... of course I am. After all, I am a pure elf and a beautiful maiden... no man can resist me."
Dina bragged as she reached out, intending to place her palm against Judas' face.
"These bitches! They took control of Judas!"
Tione exclaimed through gritted teeth.
Just as she was about to leap forward, Finn suddenly stopped her.
"Captain?"
When Tione turned to look at Finn, she didn't see even a trace of worry on his face.
Instead, it looked as though he was trying to suppress a grin.
'You really are a devil... Judas.'
Finn thought as he bit the nail of his thumb.
The moment Judas came within a few steps of the still-boastful Dis Sisters, he slowly stretched out an arm toward them.
A magic circle manifested before his palm, radiating a brilliant glow that illuminated the entire area.
When he lifted his head, his purple eyes locked onto the elven sisters.
The hazy glow of charm clouding his pupils had vanished without a trace.
『White Nova』
"Eh?"
The Dis Sisters couldn't even process what had happened before a blinding light swallowed them whole.
The ground trembled.
The air itself seemed to shudder as the temperature rose rapidly.
A miniature sun had appeared before Judas' palm and was now hurtling straight toward them.
"Kyaa!"
The two sisters screamed as they desperately tried to resist, digging their feet into the ground and pushing back against the overwhelming force.
But Judas simply extended his arm even farther.
The miniature sun surged forward, dragging the sisters along with it like helpless leaves caught in a raging current.
Only after it had carried them a considerable distance away did Judas slowly close his fist.
The instant he did, the miniature sun swelled violently.
For a brief moment, the world turned white.
Then it exploded.
A colossal bloom of light erupted, resembling a supernova descending upon the earth itself.
With his enhanced vision, Judas watched as the Dis Sisters were burned to a crisp, their bodies charred black from head to toe.
A second later, they unceremoniously fell into the water before sinking into the depths of the ocean, never to be seen again.
"Well... that's that."
Judas muttered as he dusted off his hands, just as Tiona and the others rushed toward him and tackled him to the ground in celebration.
"You worried me for a second there... If it weren't for Riveria assuring me, I almost believed you'd been charmed."
Tiona said with a pout as she sat on top of his midsection.
"Ahaha... sorry about that..."
Judas replied apologetically, rubbing the back of his head.
Ais crouched down and began poking him in the cheek dozens of times.
"Bad... bad... bad..."
She repeated.
'Am I a dog to her or something?'
Judas thought with a half-smile.
"Umm... umm... J-Judas, here's a potion. You must be exhausted, right?"
Lefiya stammered as she held out a potion, a faint blush coloring her cheeks.
"Good grief..."
Riveria shook her head in exasperation.
"Well... things ended on a positive note. There's that."
Gareth commented with a hearty laugh.
"It seems Aki and the others are finishing up as well."
Finn remarked as he planted the butt of his spear into the ground.
Aki and the other members fighting the Amazons of the Ishtar and Kali Familia had begun wrapping things up.
Witnessing this, Kali, now sporting a black eye, couldn't help but grumble as she looked at Loki with envy.
"Damn you, Loki... why are your children so strong and yet get along so well?"
In response, Loki wrapped an arm around Kali's neck and pulled her into a chokehold.
"Heh... it's called being a decent patron deity... something you know nothing about."
The trickster goddess said as she tightened her hold.
"Argh! Uncle! Uncle!"
...
Two days after the battle against the Kali Familia, once the cleanup had been completed, the turmoil in Melen had officially come to an end.
Inside an inn, three deities sat around a table, engaged in conversation.
"Ahh, finally... I finished dealing with all those problems."
Loki stretched her arms with a yawn.
"I am sorry, Loki, for leaving everything in your hands."
Njord, the God of Fishing and the leading deity of Melen, spoke apologetically.
"Tsk..."
Kali clicked her tongue and turned her head away.
Loki ignored her and quickly pulled out a notice.
"This is the Guild's official announcement."
She said as she unfolded the paper and began reading.
"According to the Guild's chief, the unrest in Melen was caused entirely by the Kali Familia, the barbaric Amazon nation."
"Therefore, it has been decided that they will pay for all damages."
The moment Loki read that part of the announcement, Kali slammed both palms onto the table with a loud bang.
"What!?"
She shouted, looking both angry and annoyed.
"As well as the accidental appearance of the man-eating flower monsters."
Loki continued reading.
"What accident!? I don't even know what those things are!"
Unfortunately, Kali's protest was completely ignored as Loki placed the paper back onto the table.
In the end, Kali could only slump down in defeat.
"So after all this, all the blame gets thrown my way, huh?"
Kali said lifelessly with a tired sigh.
"Idiot. You shouldn't have caused trouble in the first place."
Loki reprimanded with a sneer before turning toward Njord, who wore a guilty expression.
"Right now, I'm drowning in all sorts of problems, having to mediate between everything here and the Guild. Don't think you aren't a part of it."
The trickster goddess said as she opened her slit-like eyes.
"Now then... let's talk about your involvement with Evilus, Njord."
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