Reincarnated as Twins: And Then, I Was the Only One Abandoned - ☆26 The Second One

☆26 The Second One 

Asmodeus unleashed a wave of sinister mana. It enveloped us like a thick, dark mist. 

The miasma clung to our bodies, writhing as if it were alive. It was cutting off any chance of escape. 

To be honest, it didn’t really affect me. 

But Noah had stepped in front of Elysia and the others to shield them. He took the full brunt of the miasma and immediately contorted in pain. 

“Ugh…!” 

He clutched at his throat, his voice strained. 

A sharp pain and an overwhelming sense of discomfort wracked his body. 

His face paled. Sweat was dripping from his forehead. 

Then, Yuna pressed her hands together at her chest. Her voice was calm but resolute as she began chanting. 

Her words seemed to make the very air tremble. 

A moment later, mana surged from her body. It formed a radiant white veil that surrounded us. 

The light was warm, carrying a healing effect that counteracted the poison. 

Not that it worked on me—so I just had to concentrate and make sure I didn’t accidentally reverse it. 

As Yuna’s purification magic took effect, Noah steadied himself. He then began chanting a spell of his own. 

Determination burned in his eyes as his mana transformed into crackling lightning. 

“Lightning!!!” 

Extending his right hand, Noah let loose a piercing bolt of lightning. 

A deafening crack echoed through the tunnel as the electric blast struck Asmodeus head-on. 

For a moment, the demon’s face twisted in pain. 

“Ghh…!” 

But the agony lasted only an instant. 

Asmodeus quickly composed himself and retaliated. He spewed out an even denser, more aggressive wave of miasma from all three of his mouths. 

The air thickened, growing heavier and harder to breathe. 

Yuna clenched her teeth. She was desperately trying to strengthen the purifying veil. 

Sweat beaded on her forehead—she was reaching her limit. 

…Yeah, this is my cue. 

“Everyone, get behind me.” 

I called out. And though they hesitated, all three of them gathered behind me. 

Spreading my arms wide, I released my mana. 

The toxic miasma instantly inverted. It transformed into a gentle, healing aura that enveloped us. 

The suffocating darkness faded. It was replaced by a soothing radiance. 

The air became pure once more. 

Alright. 

For this fight, I’ll stick to defense. 

“Elysia, let’s see the results of your training.” 

I smirked, giving her the go-ahead. 

She blinked in surprise but quickly regained her composure. She nodded firmly. 

Focusing her mana into the ring on her right hand, she began chanting. 

A soft glow emanated from the ring. It was growing brighter with each passing second. 

Then— 

A towering figure materialized in the tunnel. 

Agni, the Flame Giant.

Waves of heat distorted the air around him. The sheer intensity of his presence shook the ground beneath us. 

“Agni, show that poison demon what you’re made of.” 

“Understood.” 

His deep voice reverberated through the tunnel. 

Taking the lead, Agni strode forward. He was radiating blistering heat as he closed in on Asmodeus. 

With each step, the ground trembled beneath his massive frame. 

The battle of the titans began. 

Asmodeus’ bull head lunged forward, fangs bared. But Agni didn’t flinch. 

Instead, he swung his flaming fist down. 

Each punch erupted in explosions of fire. It collided violently with the swirling miasma. 

Fire and poison clashed. It filled the air with the acrid stench of burning chemicals. 

Asmodeus, refusing to be outdone, intensified his assault. 

His three mouths spewed out an even thicker cloud of poison. The miasma writhed like a living entity as it sought to smother Agni’s flames. 

Elysia, now completely in a trance, didn’t even seem aware of her surroundings. 

Her right hand remained outstretched. She was pouring every ounce of mana she had into Agni. 

Her eyes burned with determination, like flames themselves. 

Glancing to the side, I saw Noah poised to strike. His entire focus was locked on Asmodeus. 

Sparks crackled around his hands as he gathered his remaining mana. 

Then, the perfect moment arrived— 

A brief separation between Agni and Asmodeus. 

Noah seized the opportunity. 

“Volt Blast!!!” 

With everything he had left, he unleashed his final, devastating strike.