SIXTY-ONE.

BREAKING THE CHAINS.

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Hello everyone! Your reaching thus far is much appreciated. This is the final chapter of #CWH "Breaking the Chains." I appreciate you reading this novel and all of your love and support. This is actually my first time writing a villain-love story, and I'm happy with how it turned out. Love and respect, MissNerdyGirl20.

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EVERYTHING WAS in turmoil.

The castles are falling, and everyone can see how their schools are shaking from this realm where the Demigods and Teras took their exams. The oceans are smashing down like there is no other, the underground is trembling, and the lightning from above was a little violent.

Conleth narrowed his eyes, only to discover that a terror had taken hold of them.These are the Basiliskos.

The basilisk is believed to be the most venomous creature ever lived, there are tales where the basilisk was killed by a spear from horse-back, but the venom flowed upward and killed both the man and the ride. Its presence is so tainting, that not only herbs die of its terrible breath, but stones shatter as well.

The basilisk's venom is so strong that upon drinking from a well, the water remains polluted for centuries, bringing death to anyone drinking it.

The basilisk can only be a male, for it must have the most proper receptacle of venom and destructive qualities. It is also said to be so evil that when it cannot petrify animals, it turns to plants, withering them anywhere it goes.

Conleth hurried to get outside, saying, "Screw that! That fucking monster was released by whom?" Tell him right away: Who's a traitor going to do this?

"Conleth!" sigaw ni Courtney at nagtatakbo siya papunta sa pinsan niya, saka siya'y yinugyog, "Si Giovanni, nasaan ba siya? Nakita mo man lang ba siya?" Courtney looked really concerned as she asked.

"I witnessed some astral magic sweeping across the realm; the waters are engulfing everything and are uncontrollable, the vines are tearing apart the entire castle, and the light is so intense that it can blind you!"

What the devil is happening here?

"It might be Giovanni's powers. Her abilities were concealed for a single reason. She might have discovered the sinister secrets about her fate," Frayden says, gritting his teeth as he approaches and observes how perilous the universe appears at this moment. "And we're in danger because of that."

"Wait, wait! I need to get things straight, buddy." Pinigilan ni Courtney si Frayden at hindi siya makapaniwala sa mga binitawang salita ng kanyang pinsan, "You mean Giovanni has the ability to put us all in danger? Hey! Who do you think you're kidding?"

Frayden's head turned, and a somewhat twisted expression appeared in his eyes. "Ang mahalaga ngayon ay mapigilan natin sila sa posibleng gulo. Alam mo kung ano'ng tinutukoy ko. The moment when they both turn against one another."

'Di nga talaga siya nagbibiro. Sa sitwasyon pa ngayon, tiyak na hindi rin nila matitiyak pa kung ligtas sila. They're in danger of being attacked through multiple basilisks, and they're now unable to approach Giovanni or Henry because of this.

They're able to spit fire and are very poisonous. They were said to have the power to cause death with a single glance. Kaya naman napausog si Courtney at napalunok siya, she may have been born as Teras, but wow, she also fears these monsters.

"And that's not the only monsters that's here, Geryon, Arachne, Skolopendra, and Trojan Sea Monsters are also coming here to get Giovanni," Alvis said, opening his Pandora's box to reveal a message that perhaps indicated that he would have to engage in combat. "I'll put off our rivalry for the time being."

"Kahit kailan talaga!" singhal ni Courtney at sinamaan niya ng tingin si Alvis, at umirap na lang 'to. Kung 'di lang ito para para kay Giovanni, bibigwasan na talaga niya ang lalaki.

"Yung dalawang 'yon! Partner na partner kapag nasa alanlangin palagi!" sigaw ni Ephron mula sa malayo at sumimangot pa 'to, "At alam niyo namang hindi 'to magiging madali 'di' ba? Para mailigtas natin ang dalawang 'yon, may kailangan tayo na i-sakripisyo."

"Then, Lux, Jacinta, are you able to observe the events at the academy?" Isabella asked them.

Pareho silang sumunod at nauna. 'Di alam ni Courtney kung ano'ng dapat gawin, she knows what those two are capable of, and they have amazing talents. Gayunpaman, may isa siyang isinasaalang-alang. Kung ang mga plano ni Henry na hanapin ang traydor ay matupad, na kung saan ay siya ang nagsimula nito, what will happened?

Now that he's curious about who it is, mas nag-aalala siya. Being aware of how deranged that man can be! Paano kung anuman ang nangyayari, may isang bagay na gawin ang fate na 'di mo matatakasan?

"We must find them. And stop them before the realm is destroyed," Courtney ordered.

Nadalinde spits blood and touches her tummy, "What the..."

"You're not a moron for figuring that's blood, are you?"

Henry hasn't even engaged in a meaningful battle with her; this idiot has only been playing with her. Come on! She also understands his motivation.

Pakiramdam niya'y nanginginig ang buong katawan niya at napuno ng dugo ang tiyan niya, you can't just put me through this right now, can you?"

"You're aware of this, correct?" After removing the helmet, Henry's invisibility effect faded. What he was carrying at the moment was the Helm of Darkness. Also known as The Cap of Invisibility, this powerful object rendered anyone who wore it completely invisible.

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ORIGINALLY FORGED by the master craftsmen among the Cyclops, this object is part of a triad of weapons specially created during the Greek Titanomachy, the great war between the Titans and the Olympians.

Before the war began the Cyclops had been imprisoned in the earth by the Titan Cronus, but Zeus freed them along with the Hecatonchires (the hundred-handed ones), recruiting them to his side and tipping the scales of the war. As part of the war effort, the Cyclops created three supernatural objects for the three first generational Olympian brothers: a thunderbolt for Zeus, a trident for Poseidon and a helmet for Hades.

Hades used his helmet to great effect during the Titanomachy, and the Olympians eventually emerged victorious, banishing the Titans to Tartarus. The brothers then divided the world; Zeus ruled the heavens and earth, Poseidon the water, and Hades the underworld. Once the war was over, rather than leave his helmet gathering dust, Hades began to generously lend it out to others.

"Kaya sinabi ko na sa'yo na h'wag mo akong minamaliit."

He summoned a sword by opening his palms. He circled the dark shadows on the blade and aimed toward Nadalinde. The sword's color is violet, crimson, and black, and it has a design of a skull and a pomegranate fruit tree. It was emitting a lot of shadows.

With a slight smirk, he hurried through the ruins, navigating the rocks and the shadows that seemed to cling to his sword as Henry got closer to her. He swiftly aimed to slit her with the blade, but Nadalinde stepped aside and smashed him with the roots, which now caught his arms.

"You're simple to read!"Sigaw na lang ni Henry sa kanya and he cuts the root that was approaching him with his sword. There are so many that they simply never stop moving to assault him.

As soon as she allows them to join their group, minatiyagan niya na 'to at sinigurado lang naman niyang isa siya sa mga pinaghihinalaan niya.

Sa tingin ba niya, gano'n siya katanga? Of course, he had to know what really happened after the judgement day. He had to know what actually occurred after the day of judgment, of course. One had survived among the people that she played with. And if he's going to go further, he might as well have done so.

Mara, Nadalinde, or whatever you choose to call her, dinamay niya no'n si Amethyst. Pinaghahanap siya ng mga pulis dahil sa mga estudyanteng namatay as well as when he and Giovanni killed within the First Domain.

Inilagay niya ang mga daliri niya sa baba niya at bahagyang napangisi moment Raine appeared in his thoughts. He did learn a significant thing about the case from his human playmate, though. At kung siya lang din ang tatanungin mo, 'di siya titigil hangga't hindi niya malaman kung ano'ng katotohanan. Regardless of what he used.

"Do you not feel embarrassed about yourself? Dinamay mo ang isang tao para lang makaganti sa'kin. What's your motivation for accomplishing all of this, Nadalinde?" Henry raised his eyebrows at her as he questioned her. Sigurado siyang may tinatago siya.

"Wala kang malalaman tungkol sa'kin!" sigaw ni Nadalinde at hinawakan niya ang tiyan niya and covered it with a self-healing leaf that sprouts from her shoulders and swiftly moves to her stomach.

She's aware of her disadvantage, damn it!

Hades' helmet allowed him to hold her down. And he simply used the invincible magic of the helmet to stab her a few times without even using his powers. When she was sufficiently healed, Nadalinde approached him, causing the surface to shatter and the thin, thread-like plants to clamber over her.

They moved like swords, releasing poisons into the air, and shooting him.

"Shit—"Hindi makaalis si Henry mga halaman sa papunta na lang sa kanya at sumaksak sa kanya.There was no avoiding it at all. And she accelerated, shooting him with tendrils as she went.

The tendrils made a circular motion at tumulo na lang ang dugo ni Henry mula sa pagkakasaksak sa kanya and he just throws up some blood at napahawak na lang siya ro'n. "I can see that you can still fight," he said, smirking at her as he narrowed his gaze and his aura grew more deadly. "Akala ko kasi naghihintay ka lang ng tagasalo mo."

"Ano'ng sinabi mo!?" tanong ni Nadalinde sa kanya.

"Narinig mo naman ang sinabi ko Nadalinde, walang ibang kahina-hinala rito kundi ikaw, 'di'ba?"Tanong na lang ni Henry sa kanya.

Wala siyang masisisi kundi si Nadalinde. At alam niya kung sino ang taong nagtayo ng realm na 'to kaya kung nagsisinungaling din siya, pagod na siya sa mga walang kwentang paliwanag niya!

Huminga na lang ng malalim si Henry at naramdaman ang pagpisil ng kanyang dibdib ng mga galamay sa kanyang dibdib. Nandito rin siya sa Mudned kung sa'n nagsimula ang lahat. Samakatuwid, 'di niya maaaring pabayaan ang kanyang tungkulin. Nangako siya kay Giovanni na magkasama silang magbabago sa kanilang kapalaran.

Regardless of what he does or where he puts his foot, naalala lang niya kung ano ang nakasaad sa Book of Fates—ang trahedyang paulit-ulit na bumabalot sa kanyang alaalang at gusto na niyang kalimutan. He sobbed while biting his bottom lip.

He nearly lost sight of the Book of Fates that had been seeking him. The day he and Giovanni were going to fight because the war was approaching, aside from the day of judgment, isang bagay na 'di niya matatakasan.

His emotions are intensifying. He felt the need to scream in order to release the hurt and pain that had been building inside of him.

"What are you referring to?" All Nadalinde could do was sneer at him.

"That you, Nadalinde, used a human! Hindi ka na ba talaga nahihiya? Did you not sacrifice a human being to get access to the Erebus portal?" At itinaas na lang ang kilay ni Henry sa kanya and he hissed at her, "Ibang klase naman ang pagiging walanghiya mo! I take it you experimented on her?"

Oo, kinasusuklaman niya silang lahat, at ang masama, kinasusuklaman din niya si Amethyst. At naikuyom na lang niya ang kanyang mga kamao sa namumuong galit na mararamdaman niya. He could have placed the responsibility on them, but the past is the past. His only desire was to end this suffering.

And he couldn't possibly be unaware of that. Erebus was among the first entities to exist in the universe. Born out of Chaos, he symbolized the initial state of darkness that preceded the creation of the world. His presence was essential in the early cosmogony of the stage for the emergence of other deities and elements.

He represented the inescapable darkness that exists in the world, a fundamental aspect of the human experience. Over time, the concept of Erebus has transcended, often being used metaphorically to describe profound darkness or shadowy, unknown realms.

And what? Talagang nabilog na talaga siya ng mga scientist para paglaruan na lang ang mga tao na gusto nilang gawing eksperimento?

Kaya ba sinigurado niyang 'di makakatakas si Amethyst sa araw na 'yon para maisakatuparan niya ang anumang plano niya? He has all the proof here, if you're talking about that. Gustong malaman ni Henry ang katotohanan tungkol sa kung ano ang nag-udyok sa kanya na gawin ang mga bagay na 'to.

"Sabihin mo ang totoo! Did you not offer a human sacrifice to Erebus!?" Sigaw na lang ni Henry and raised his sword; all of a sudden, the shadows had followed him right away, moved up to him, and took on different forms. The blackness changed into daggers and slammed them all over her.

His gaze darkened as he bit his lip and studied her intently. They are cold, enigmatic looks that are fixed on her. She finds it more difficult to move as the weird atmosphere grows. You could tell he was not a patient man as his hold on his sword tightened. He has a controlling presence that could make it tougher for you to breathe.

"Kaya kung ako sa'yo, magsalita ka na because you will be held accountable for your actions if you don't. Bago kita patayin, magsalita ka na."He only replied with a smirk.

"No...this," Nadalinde said, her mouth falling open as she swallowed. "There must be a miscommunication!"

"Tell me the truth!"

Henry sighed at ginulo na lang niya ang buhok niya. His fist was progressively being gripped by muscles that seemed a little firmer than before. His hands graze his hair at saka niya 'to tinitigan niya ng masama.

"You honestly believe I wouldn't be aware? I set them up for this by making them believe that they were only pawns in my small game. My approach includes resolving a matter on the day of the judgment. Dahil alam kong minamatiyagan niyo'ko! Matagal na!" sigaw na lang ni Henry and all he could do was sigh and scowl at her.

Henry's eyes were fixed on them as though he had to confess something and warn them of their wrongdoings.

Everything is known to him. Namulat na ang kanyang mga mata niya. He realizes that there is nowhere to hide when he looks into the mirrors. Wala nang pagpapanggap. Isisiwalat na niya ang buong katotohanan!

And so this concludes the matter.

He could have finished it right immediately. To quickly forget everything. But no matter what he tried, he couldn't do it. Everything was ruined, and there is no turning back. She used a knife to make a sacrifice. The knife emitted a black and violet aura. At sa hawakan nito, there's a skull enveloped in it, giving off a peculiar atmosphere.

His steps became more intimidating as ever, and he thrust his knife straight at her face, "Kaya tignan natin Nadalinde, kung ano pa ang 'di ko kayang gawin. Get on your knees in front of me."

You would be considering ways to escape if you could figure out how deadly Giovanni is as the fourth destiny goddess. Everyone in this realm is aware of how screwed up they may be right now if they enrage her, which is why the astral magic is keeping them from leaving.

And the particular circumstance makes Xandria even more anxious. Can anything be done to prevent her from ruining everything? They all know what will happen to her and Henry if this discovery doesn't end.

And that would be the responsibility of Courtney, Frayden, Conleth, Isabella, and Ephron if any of them were to thwart the destiny and the relationship that would develop between the two.

However, given the danger posed by the monsters here, they must trust the fate bearer to put an end to all. Only if she didn't have enough anger. However, is there really nothing Xandria could do but observe?

Giovanni took a step closer and moved her hand while the unidentified spirits trailed behind her due to the violet power she was in control of, the flowing water, the dazzling light, and her straight-faced gaze on the gods.

It's time for her to make a decision regarding the fates.

"It's time for me to make my judgment upon the fates," she said, her lavander eyes gleaming and glistening with astral magic. "I made the decision now. Not the Greek Gods, not the Scientists. I have complete control over fate, and none of you can stop me!"

It's completely silent.

Nobody's brave enough to confront her about this. Now that her actual abilities have been revealed, nobody wants to talk. With a single command, her astral power would be sufficient to shatter the cosmos. You'd better never try to mess with her again. But she was out of luck. She was swiftly pursued by the guards. They are the twin Demigods that protect Olympus, Aniketos and Alexiares.

These two Olympian demigods who presided over the defence and fortification of towns and citadels.The pair were probably the gatekeepers of Olympos, a role which was also assigned to their immortal father.

Kung nandito man sila para pigilan siya sa mga plano niya, mali ang kinakalaban nila.

"Will you prevent me from leaving here? Recognize your opponent!"

"This way, milady. I take it you wish to stop the fates?"

The guards even assist her in leaving after leading her outside. Giovanni was taken aback by this, but that is now the least of her issues. And the terror she saw in front of her startled her.

Nagulat si Giovanni nang makita ang iba't ibang halimaw na humaharap sa kanya. Napalunok na lang si Giovanni habang nagkatinginan silang dalawa. 'Di niya masabi kung ano ang mga plano nito, ngunit kailangan niyang mag-ingat. Her pink-golden aura glowed even brighter as Giovanni placed her hands on her back, took her sword, and pointed at the enemies. "Go on! Try it!"

"The only way we can save ourselves in this dimension is if you use your sword and link with the destinies, Giovanni." Xandria turned to face her and asked, "Do you have what it takes to halt the fates?"

Giovanni opened a doorway that she shouldn't have, based on the appearance of the astral magic. The destiny is hurried and wants her and Henry to do as it was written. It seems sense that all of the evil spirits and legendary beings are present to cause mayhem.

"Mukhang wala na rin akong ibang mapagpipilian pa!" Sigaw na lang ni Giovanni and she then swung her blade, causing her lavander eyes to transform into astrals as a result of the magic sparks it released.

She grabbed her sword and held it tightly as she radiated a radiant aura and the blade Hebe had given her began to change. All of the mythological monsters she possesses—Scylla and Charybdis, Arai, Drakon, Ophiotaurus, and Ventus—were displayed and appeared in the sword as something in her lantern shone brightly.

She's prepared to fight now.

Giovanni raised her sword and exuded a powerful aura of magic, saying, "I have all the mythical creatures that most of them feared. All I have to do is break in the cosmos, correct? Therefore, the holder of destiny is the only person capable of performing that one task."

She's aware of her abilities. And she's going to utilize it. In any case. Smiling, she clutched her sword and said, "Let's prepare for the last battle."