Ch-55

Namjoon voiced his concerns, his voice betraying a hint of worry. "I hope they're all alright," he stated, his words eliciting nods of agreement from the others. Yoongi, his expression solemn, responded reassuringly, "They're powerful and smart. I know they can make it back."

Despite his confidence, the worry etched on Namjoon's and Yoongi's faces betrayed their genuine concern for their siblings. "Still... I am worried," Namjoon admitted, echoing a feeling they all shared. Yoongi's added, "I hope Jimin, and the others have found Jin hyung, and that problem of the forest is also solved" 

A panicked guard rushed into the room, panting and struggling to catch his breath. Diana swiftly stood up, concern etched on her face. "What's wrong?" she inquired hastily. "A man is trying to enter the palace" They exchanged glances, Yoongi firmly interrupted, "So tell him he's not allowed," his tone leaving no room for argument.

However, the guard's explanation was cut short when a sudden attack from behind took him by surprise. He fell lifelessly to the ground, leaving everyone shocked and on high alert, ready to face whatever foe had just entered.

The man entered the room, his blue hair framing a face with cold, red eyes. A sly smirk played upon his lips as he surveyed the gathering, his voice dripping with sarcasm as he spoke. "Oops... Sorry," he taunted, his gaze appraising all four of them.

"Oh, you all are smart," he continued, his smirk widening into a sinister grin. "You stayed behind while your family went into danger. Tch. Tch. Tch. So sad," he mocked, his words calculated to spark both fear and anger within them. 

Namjoon's jaw clenched tightly, his irritation evident in his facial expression. Yoongi, ever vigilant, kept a protective hand in front of them, acknowledging the enemy's attempts to provoke them. "He's trying to provoke us," Yoongi muttered to Namjoon, his voice barely audible, cautioning him to remain composed and not fall into the enemy's trap. 

"Oh provoke? Interesting" The man said, he sauntered around the room, taking an apple and nonchalantly sitting down, casually eating as if he owned the place. He then made himself comfortable with a sly smirk, he remarked, "Hm it's comfortable." His gaze drifting towards the throne. "I wonder how the throne feels like," he taunted, his smirk intensifying as he directed his attention towards them. 

Diana stepped forward, positioning herself between the man and the throne. In a cold and firm voice, she spoke, "Don't you dare look at it." The man, unbothered by her words, responded with a mocking tone, "Oh my, I'm so scared." He appeared unfazed by her attempt to assert authority. 

Yoongi's voice cut through the tension, his tone unwavering as he demanded, "What do you want?" The man paused mid-bite, his gaze slowly shifting to Yoongi. He took his time responding, making sure to prolong the suspense as he finished the bite before speaking. 

The man pondered the question, taking his time, before finally replying, "Me?... I want..." He slowly looked around, building anticipation before delivering his sinister declaration. "Maybe... Your life," he spoke, his words punctuated by a cold chuckle that echoed through the room, sending chills down their spines. 

Yoongi calmly approached the silver-haired man, his demeanor exuding confidence and bravado. A chuckle escaped his lips as he spoke, "Our life? You think you can take our life?" His question hung in the air, his unwavering tone challenging the man's audacity. 

With a sense of superiority, the man stood up from his seat, his gaze locked onto them as he made his bold declaration. "Of course," he stated, his voice dripping with arrogance, "You are all insects under my foot." He took a step forward, clearly relishing the perceived power dynamics he believed he held over them. 

Yoongi moved even closer, the challenge in his voice clear as he spoke, "Do you even have the audacity to touch us?" He stood straight, his eyes locked with the man's, refusing to back down in the face of the enemy's arrogance. With a smirk, the silver-haired man reached out and touched Yoongi's shoulder with a finger, an arrogant action designed to provoke a reaction.

"I did touch you..." he taunted. Yoongi's stern glare stayed on his face and as he was about to attack, the man abruptly vanishing into thin air, materializing before Isla. Namjoon seized the man by the throat, preventing him from harming her. "Oops," the man sarcastically remarked, his voice dripping with sarcasm. 

The man mockingly turned his attention to Namjoon, taunting, "You read mind? I will blow brains out of your head." Namjoon, unflinching, tightened his grip on the man's throat, his stern gaze locked on him. Namjoon's response was simple but firm, a silent way of warning him to take back his words. 

The man continued his condescending tone, questioning Namjoon's approach. "You think holding my throat like this will kill me? So, you definitely are an idiot," he sneered, extending his arm and launching an attack on Isla with the aid of his ring. Namjoon, caught off guard, loosened his grip, his expression filled with surprise and concern as he hurried to Isla's side. The man, seizing the opportunity, taunted Namjoon and Isla, his voice laced with sarcasm. "Oh my, my, such lovers. What are you doing in the midst of a battle?" 

Diana swiftly intervened, extending her hand and launching an attack of her own. With expert precision, her crystal, shaped like a sword, struck the man, sending him hurtling against the wall. The room fell silent for a moment as everyone took in the scene, the man momentarily stunned by the unexpected attack.

The man burst into laughter, an arrogant chuckle escaping his lips, "Haha, did you really think your so-called toys can kill me?" He then shattered the crystal sword into pieces, an air of confidence surrounding him. "Now, let's stop the game," he declared, his voice dripping with condescension.

The man, seemingly defying gravity, took to the air and clenched his fist, launching an attack in their direction. The group, displaying quick reflexes, swiftly dodged his assault, narrowly avoiding the danger.

The man's smile grew sinister as he issued a challenging statement, "Keep dodging, I will soon corner you all." His words hung in the air, the room filling with a sense of impending danger as the group danced around his attacks, their movements fueled by a mixture of caution and determination.

Diana, in a swift move, hurled her crystals at the man while Yoongi unleashed his electric attack, aiming to simultaneously assault him from multiple fronts. Sparks of electricity and the gleam of crystals filled the room as the projectiles soared through the air, their trajectories set on the enemy.

The man effortlessly evaded the incoming crystals and electric attack, a hint of boredom in his voice as he spoke. "You are boring," he taunted, his expression unimpressed by their attempts to catch him off guard. 

Suddenly, a barrage of white arrows flew towards the man from behind, catching him off guard. Yoongi, recognizing the familiar projectiles, couldn't help but smirk as he watched the sight unfolding before them. "Oh, so you all escaped?" the man mocked, his smirk faltering slightly as he laid eyes on Jimin, Luna, Amelia, and Jin standing behind them. 

Flying gracefully, Jimin unleashed a barrage of arrows towards the man, their power and resilience leaving the enemy momentarily stunned. The man attempted to break them, but to his surprise, they proved unbreakable, leaving him at a loss. Jimin, a confident smirk on his face, declared, "Those arrows are made beyond your imagination." 

The man, still reeling from the surprise, found himself caught off guard as Luna swiftly closed the distance and unleashed a flurry of kicks and punches in his direction. With a sardonic greeting, she remarked, "Oh hello," her voice laced with sarcasm as she effortlessly executed her martial arts. 

The man, his confidence unwavering, boldly proclaimed, "You are nothing in front of me." However, just as he was about to launch an attack, Jin swiftly stepped forward, his sword held aloft as a shield, protecting the others from any harm. 

In the midst of the fierce battle, Jin glanced around and managed to address Yoongi, his voice firm despite the ongoing fight. "Where are the others?" he inquired. Yoongi, caught slightly off guard, responded, "They will be back soon." 

Suddenly, another attack emerged, this time taking the form of a powerful blast of fire. With relief in his voice, Jin exclaimed, "Thank goodness you all are safe." Just then, his gaze shifted upwards to where Hoseok stood, and spotted Taehyung gracefully flying in the air. Smiling with pride, Jin addressed him, "So you did it?" 

Taehyung, harnessing the powers of nature, directed an attack at the man, his mastery over elemental forces evident in every movement. Jimin's voice rang out, filled with a mixture of pride and realization, "Tae, I told you, you're not normal either!!" Taehyung couldn't help but smile at his twin's words, a sense of validation and kinship resonating within him.

Despite being half-burnt from the attacks hurled at him, the man still managed to smirk defiantly, his eyes filled with determination. "You really thought you could kill me?" he taunted, his tone dripping with arrogance. Standing together, they met the man's gaze with unwavering resolve. The man, still dripping arrogance, mockingly commented, "Oh, family reunited? How delightful," before his voice grew sinister once more, "but I will get what I want, and that is the heads of the kings."