Ancient God in the Modern World

About ten minutes had passed since they started chasing Kim but the shooters were still not behind them. Their speed was neither too fast nor too slow, just enough not to lose Kim and not to create a vast distance from the shooters.

The leader of the six, or rather, four, was confused. He was suspicious that something must have happened to the two. But the question is: how were they discovered fast?

The leader was sure that the system of Plague River Church was already under their control. He was now beginning to suspect whether the Plague River Church had an advanced A.I. that managed to evade their detection and control.

Thus he quickly made up his mind to check on the shooters. 

"You two," he said as he pointed to two people that were with him. "Check on our gunners."

The two nodded and turned around to do as he said while he and the remaining one continued to follow Kim.

…

Meanwhile, Elioenai and his team were resting. 

Elioenai was severely depleted since he was the center of the group attack.

After resting for about ten minutes, Elioenai stood and asked, "Dexter, do we have the next target?" 

Elioenai asked Dexter through his watch.

The other members of the Plague River Church also stood. They were simply waiting for Elioenai's go signal. Their seed of faithfulness already recovered the spent faith energy. 

Their usage of faith energy was not as intense as Elioenai since they were not the main attacker of the group attack.

After waiting for a while, Dexter responded.

"Yes, two are heading back in your direction." 

Elioenai and his group prayed for stealth to better hide themselves, which Allen granted through the divine mark that Elioenai possesses.

"Preacher, kill the two as quickly as you can. Their leader is already suspicious."

"They might give up chasing Kim at any moment," Dexter warned.

In response, Elioenai instructed his team, "let's divide ourselves into two groups and wait in ambush."

Elioenai knew that they could only take on two Colonels at the same time. Moreover, they could only ensure a win if they managed to catch the colonels off guard. If not, their win is unsure as they might lose. Perhaps they might even die.

Three teamed with Elioenai while the remaining five formed another team. 

Each team hid in rooms that were mirrored on the opposing side of the hallway.

The two men were riding on their hoverboard while rushing towards Elioenai and the other's direction. 

They were on full alert and were ready to use their abilities at a moment's notice.

After a while, they reached Elioenai and the other's position. Then, all of a sudden, their senses dulled as they felt an extreme comfort as if they were being lulled to sleep.

"Shit!"

One of the men cursed. Although they were somewhat caught off guard, it was not to the point that they could not resist.

They made their spiritual energy burst and shook off the drowsy feeling.

Then, one of them pointed their fingers towards the general location of the five members of the Plague River Church, and an intense vibration reverberated through the air and into the walls.

*rumble*

The walls rumbled as they began to break apart due to the intense vibration that affected them.

*whuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrrrrrrrrrrt*

After the walls broke apart, the man did not stop using his ability. Instead, he intended to also crush the five just like the walls.

Meanwhile, Elioenai did not stay idle. When he felt the intense vibration, he knew that they did not succeed in catching their targets off guard. Thus, he prayed. 

"Lord, lend us your strength."

Then, the divine mark made a reaction as Allen gave his approval.

*click*

Elioenai opened the door and did not hesitate to shoot beams from his eyes. But his beams are not strong enough. The other man blocked them with his metallic fist.

It seemed that his ability was that he could turn any parts of his body into metal for either attack or defense. 

His ability seemed to be convenient but if Elioenai was at the same level as the man, he may be able to hurt him.

Of course, Elioenai knew that his beams won't do anything to the man. The reason he shot an 'unnecessary' shot was to divert their attention to him to somewhat relieve some pressure on the five.

Then, Elioenai took a deep breath and prepared for his next attack. But this time, he did not do any hand seals. Instead, directed his faith energy and prepared to use the skill that was designated for Allen's preacher.

"I, the preacher of the Divine Spirit of Life and Death, declares that this place belongs to my Lord."

Then, along with the faith energy, some of the divine energy gushed out of the divine mark and did according to Elioenai's words.

In the radius of ten meters from Elioenai, a sacred aura could be felt. At the same time, Elioenai felt rather omniscient within. He was delighted but he did not forget that it was only possible because of his Lord.

This skill of a preacher is called the Preacher's Words. Depending on their faith in their Lord, they could bend the world.

Meanwhile, the two men felt a pleasant comforting aura that was akin to the aura that bombarded them a while ago. But this one is unlike the other, for some reason, they felt as if death was close to them.

That feeling did not directly come from Elioenai, he is still not strong enough to make them feel that way. 

Instead, it comes from the divine energy that the divine mark leaked to strengthen Elioenai's skill.

"Burst!"

Elioenai said out loud.

*puchi*

Then, the hand of the man attacking the five members of the Plague River Church burst into blood mist.

"AHHHH!"

He screamed in pain and confusion. He was not able to comprehend what just happened. Not just him but also the other one.

Subconsciously, he metalized all parts of his body from head to toe for protection.. But Elioenai, when he saw this, grinned.