I'm Really Not the Demon God's Lackey Chapter 182: Unfathomable Astral Ocean

Creak...

The silver mechanical arm clenched its fingers slowly but surely, causing a metallic crunching sound as it held the massive palm back, gradually pushing it back.

Scale-like patterns on the arm shone with a white glow, illuminating half of the being holding off the giant palm.

Grizzled hair, a resolute face, and a two-meter-tall frame built like a tank. His shirt was almost bursting from the rippling muscles that were completely taut from using all his strength.

The figure standing there alone possessed a powerful aura of deterrence, not to mention the piercing gaze as well as the fearsome aetheric field he had unleashed.

At first sight of this burly old man, Zuikaku and his magician corps were stunned as looks of disbelief appeared on their faces.

Destructive-rank Great Radiant Knight of Secret Rite Tower, 'Indomitable Sacred Flame' Joseph!

What the hell is he doing here?!

Zuikaku's heart tightened as he recalled the past deeds of this man, especially the previous person to have fought Joseph, the Destructive-rank black magician Wilde. It was said that Wilde had been blown up (real physics effect) during this battle of apex beings.

Joseph had also lost a hand from this battle and gradually regressed. Due to old injuries and backlash from the demon sword, he withdrew to the rearlines, going from the Combat branch to becoming chief of the Intelligence branch.

In other words, Joseph should have 'retired long ago,' but he was actually here waiting in ambush!

The thought of Wilde made the Destructive-rank Zuikaku shudder.

At the same time, he had some doubts.

He had clearly gotten orders from the top to deal with the Church of the Dome's issue as well as the Ash Chamber of Commerce. There hadn't been anything said about Secret Rite Tower being involved!

Damn it... We're in trouble. We all won't be able to escape unscathed today if we mess with Secret Rite Tower. Norzin is pretty much under their jurisdiction…

Zuikaku gritted his teeth and thought, My mission can be considered a

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