Amidst the chaotic battlefield, humans and monsters fought fiercely. Initially, the human side had the advantage in numbers, but as the stream of monsters and the strange strengthening effect that accompanied them continued to increase, the balance began to shift.
"Quick! Kill that priestess! She's the one giving these monsters the enhancement effects!"
The commanders from the Dragon Kingdom, rich in war experience, immediately locked onto their target. In the middle of the fifth-level plain of Nazarick, a girl in a red-and-white miko costume was casting a large magic circle, strengthening the monsters that passed through it.
"Everyone! Make way for me!"
A voice amplified by magic echoed across the battlefield. A paladin in silver armor, carrying a holy sword, kept moving forward. The monsters blocking his way were shattered by his teammates' powerful attacks.
This paladin was none other than Shanlie Celebre, the former captain of the steel-tier adventurer team and a hero in the Dragon Kingdom. Thanks to Draudillon Oriculus, Shanlie Celebre had now reached LV85, with his team members, Crystal Tears, also reaching LV70.
Under the protection of his team, Shanlie Celebre managed to reach the center of the fifth-level plain, less than fifty meters from the location of the magic circle. As he stepped onto the edge, a faint sense of danger enveloped him.
"Who's there!?"
A powerful fist came at him. Shanlie Celebre parried it with his sword but was pushed back three steps.
"My apologies, but you cannot pass here."
A tall, fierce-looking demon appeared in front of him. Although his voice was rough, his words were full of a polite aura. This demon was Demiurge.
"Demiurge-sama!?" The battle maids behind him were shocked.
"It's me," Demiurge replied, turning and giving them a 'benevolent' smile. He had seen the Church's army surround Nazarick and knew Albedo was in a difficult position. Since he relied more on strategy, he didn't join immediately but waited for an opportunity.
"You all protect Aura, and I will stop these humans."
"Yes!" The battle maids' spirits were lifted, and they happily accepted the order.
"You think you alone can stop Crystal Tears?" Shanlie Celebre scoffed. "You're underestimating us!"
Demiurge knew he couldn't intimidate the enemy with just a bluff. "You're right. It would be difficult for me to handle you all alone, so please allow me to summon my followers."
Even in his fully transformed state, Demiurge remained elegant. He placed his palm on his chest and nodded slightly to Shanlie Celebre. A fireball appeared, and from it, another fierce demon emerged. A pair of fleshy wings unfolded, flames burned his tail and arms, and his face was filled with fury. He was none other than Wrath, one of the three demon generals under Demiurge's command.
"In that case, let us have a great fight."
Demiurge was about to give the command when the entire battlefield underwent a shocking change!
Gray!
The dim, almost twilight sun's light suddenly disappeared. It was as if the whole world had turned gray. An inexplicable, eerie feeling enveloped the hearts of all creatures on the battlefield.
"What's happening!?" Demiurge was shocked. He followed the strange fluctuation and looked up at the sky.
There, a small dark figure had appeared. With his extraordinary vision, he could see clearly: a very mature and charming human woman, wearing a beautiful black dress and a delicate crystal crown. And beside her was Kael.
[Super-Tier Magic: Undead World]!
The powerful magic enveloped the entire battlefield. Gray souls emerged from the ground beneath their feet, pouncing on Nazarick's monsters and NPCs like tormented evil spirits.
Sensing the danger, Demiurge immediately released his defensive skill, [Aspect of the Devil: Hellfire Mantle]! Blazing hellfire covered his body. A two-meter-tall evil spirit that pounced on him was burned to death upon contact with the flames.
Demiurge showed no joy, as even more evil spirits rushed at him. Every time he eliminated one, the hellfire on his body weakened. He couldn't stop them!
Feeling his defense was about to collapse, Demiurge immediately flew. A large number of evil spirits followed him into the air.
[Wall of Hellfire]!
A stream of flames swept out, destroying most of the evil spirits, but still, a dozen managed to reach Demiurge, wrapping around his body and beginning to bite him savagely.
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