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Maria's family surged forward, clashing fiercely with the gods to drive them back and carve an opening.
"Maria, Nia, go! We'll handle this ourselves!" Lucifer roared.
"Go, mother!" Celes shouted.
"We'll take care of these idiots!" Partner added.
"Alright, thank you! Let's go, Nia, Hawken!"
"M-Me too?!"
Hawken blinked in surprise as Maria seized his arm and bolted toward the ruins.
The gods quickly grasped their intention and charged after her.
Her family intercepted them instantly, fists flying and sending the divine beings reeling.
"There!"
Maria reached the ruins and raced toward the entrance with Nia at her side.
The gods and the Saintess were inside.
But the gate stood firmly closed!
"They sealed the gate! How do we get in without the bloodline?!" Maria exclaimed.
"Maybe..."
Her sharp eyes scanned the structure. The ruins were incredibly resilient.
She had sliced through space and even time before.
Gripping her blade tightly, she swung with full force.
