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417. Lucifer and Michael Arrive!!

At this point, it was too late to leave.

Under the immense energy of the archangels, the space around them had been sealed off. Not only Dean and Sam, but even Gabriel found himself unable to escape.

There were no unnecessary movements, no strange energy reactions or ominous signs. When the group finally reacted, a man covered in blood and grime had already appeared on the beach, not far from them.

The man didn't seem to have appeared suddenly, or perhaps Dean and Sam hadn't noticed when he arrived. It was as if he had been standing there all along, silently watching them.

The man was somewhat elderly, his face an eerie pale, as if he had just recovered from a serious illness. His skin was stretched and torn, as though something unbearable had been forced into his body from within.

As soon as they realized the presence of the figure, a crushing, beast-like pressure surged toward them like a tsunami. Just locking eyes with the man, Dean could already smell a sharp, metallic scent of blood.

"Lucifer."

Gabriel quickly flashed in front of Dean and Sam.

He didn't know exactly what was happening, nor did he understand why Dean and Sam had trusted this Eastern man, but one thing was clear: as the archangel tasked with protecting Heaven, he could not just stand by and watch Earth fall apart.

"Sam, Dean, long time no see," Lucifer smiled slightly, his gaze crossing over Gabriel to focus on the two brothers.

While greeting them, Lucifer began walking forward. At that moment, his only thought was to retrieve his own vessel—nothing else mattered.

But the instant he moved, Gabriel drew the Archangel Sword from his sleeve and stepped forward to confront him.

"This time, no," Gabriel said.

Only then did Lucifer shift his gaze to Gabriel.

"Really? Gabriel, I know you've never been one to fit in, but are you really going to stop me?" Lucifer said, somewhat exasperated.

Gabriel raised the Archangel Sword, its tip aimed directly at Lucifer's neck. He looked imposing, but his slightly trembling voice betrayed the fear he felt inside.

"Lucifer, you are my brother, and I love you. But honestly, you are the worst kind of bastard!"

"What did you say?" Lucifer's brow furrowed sharply.

"Did I say something wrong?" Gabriel immediately retorted.

"Look at you now, this vessel is almost at its limit. You should know, and we all know, that Father loved you the most—more than me, more than Michael. You were His most excellent and outstanding child. But what now?"

Gabriel shook his head, continuing, "Ever since Father brought the 'new child' home, you couldn't accept it. You just want to destroy everything, don't you?"

"I suggest you think carefully before you speak, Gabriel," Lucifer's tone turned cold.

"Because I'm speaking the truth, and you don't want to hear it." Sensing Lucifer's murderous intent, Gabriel swallowed hard, but his body didn't move.

"Brother, I can forgive your insult, but you'd better step aside. I don't want to say it a third time." Lucifer was no longer interested in talking.

He could sense Michael's energy rapidly approaching, and if he didn't obtain his vessel before Michael did, there was a real possibility he would be killed by Michael.

"This time, I won't step aside, brother," Gabriel said firmly.

Seeing Gabriel's intense determination to fight him, Lucifer's helplessness overcame the rising killing intent in his heart. "If you're working for Michael, then there's no need for this."

"Stop talking, Luci. If Michael were standing here, I'd kill him too. You, him, it doesn't matter. I'm not taking sides with anyone. I only owe my loyalty to one thing."

"Who?" Lucifer narrowed his eyes.

"Humanity," Gabriel spoke each word deliberately.

"I fight only for humanity. Father was right. Humans are superior to us. They may be broken, ignorant, and full of darkness, but you must admit, their future holds infinite possibilities."

Lucifer stared at Gabriel for a moment, then sighed deeply.

"You're actually willing to seek death for these insect-like creatures? Honestly, Gabriel, you disappoint me."

As Lucifer spoke, there was no visible movement from him. The next moment, an invisible force blasted Gabriel away.

The force was so powerful that Gabriel couldn't even attempt to resist. He was flung through the air, skimming over Dean and Sam's heads before crashing heavily to the ground.

Seeing this, Dean and Sam immediately became tense.

Although they knew Lucifer was powerful, seeing him act with their own eyes was a first for the brothers.

However, unlike Dean and Sam, Alex, who stood nearby, saw through Lucifer's method of attack. Lucifer hadn't put much effort into it; he had merely used his wings to create the force that sent Gabriel flying.

Angels' true forms are towering, radiant giants of light, and anyone who tries to gaze upon them would be blinded by the intense glow.

But Alex was no ordinary spiritualist. His "Watcher's Eye" allowed him to perceive the true nature of most things, and the energy within him was strong enough to prevent the backlash from an angel's true form.

It seemed the angels were too proud. Both Gabriel and Lucifer had completely ignored Alex, as though he didn't even exist.

"Sam, it's almost time to end this."

Lucifer extended his palm towards Sam, a smile filled with false kindness.

"All you need to say is 'yes,' and everything will fall into place. You should understand that the apocalypse can't be stopped. The cataclysm of judgment and the end is destined to happen. You have no room to resist other than to accept it calmly."

"Go to hell!" Sam gripped the Valkyrie Sword tightly and spoke fiercely.

"Excuse me?" Lucifer frowned. "Sam, Sam, Sam... I've never lied to you, and I've given you so many chances. You should at least show me some respect."

In response, Sam only sneered, baring his teeth and retorting, "Listen up, I said, go to hell!"

"Okay."

Lucifer nodded indifferently.

"This is you forcing my hand."

With that, Lucifer's gaze shifted to Dean, and he raised his arm, placing his thumb and middle finger together, seemingly preparing to snap his fingers.

However, the next moment, his wrist was suddenly grabbed firmly by a hand.

"Enough, Lucifer. You're not the only guest today. Before the others arrive, I'd prefer you not ruin the ceremony."

Alex was well aware of the power of a finger snap from these beings. While it might not match the power of Thanos' Infinity Gauntlet, destroying Dean in a bloody explosion was still something Lucifer could easily do.

Lucifer slowly turned his head, a flicker of surprise passing through his broken skin as he realized that, despite his immense power, he hadn't noticed when this human had gotten so close.

This was just an ordinary human, yet he held on firmly, feeling the force in his arm. Lucifer was puzzled.

Lucifer had never felt this before. If not for the fact that the person was a human, he might have thought they were another one of God's newly created archangels.

"What are you?" Lucifer asked.

"A scavenger of the multiverse," Alex answered calmly, releasing his grip.

Without further attention to Lucifer, Alex's gaze shot upward, where a series of comet-like lights were rapidly descending, like a meteor shower, towards them.

"They're finally here," Alex murmured.

Lucifer, noticing the angelic energy in the sky, frowned and focused on the most powerful, brightest cluster of energy.

"Michael…"

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