Villain Ch 1475. Order of Valiance's Duo (Dragon Bonus)
The Emperor twisted elegantly, barely dodging Gil's blades. "Predictable," he teased, grinning wickedly.
Gil growled, his calm composure slipping slightly. "Shut up."
They moved in perfect harmony—Elio and Gil, an impeccable, practiced dance.
Elio advanced, shield raised defensively, sword stabbing forward with devastating accuracy.
Gil flickered in and out of shadow-form, exploiting gaps in the Emperor's defense.
Yet, horrifyingly, impossibly, the Emperor parried every single strike. His blade moved effortlessly, precisely intercepting Gil's rapid attacks while simultaneously countering Elio's heavy blows.
Watching from the ground, Eren felt small. Insignificant. Even watching Elio fight with every ounce of his impressive skill, the Emperor made it look easy. Effortless.
"You're holding back, Devil Emperor," Elio said sharply, frustration and respect mingling in his tone. "Why?"
