My Girlfriend Is Stronger Than the Demon Lord – Volume 33 (Chapter 33)
The demon realm had grown uneasy. Even with previous victories, a subtle tension filled the air.
"Eren," Aria said, holding my hand as we walked along the castle's lava-lit ramparts, "I sense someone manipulating everything from the shadows. This is no ordinary enemy—it's a mastermind."
I frowned. "Mastermind? Someone who can outthink you?"
She nodded, cheeks pink. "Exactly. Someone who doesn't just want power—they want to destabilize the entire realm. And they've studied me, my allies, and even the smallest routines."
Before I could react, Gorvath rushed in, panicked as ever.
"My Lady! Reports indicate coordinated sabotage across the entire demon realm! Magic reserves are being drained, and key demons are being manipulated!"
Aria's eyes narrowed. "Eren… this is different. This isn't about raw strength—it's about strategy, foresight, and patience. Are you ready to face it with me?"
I swallowed hard. "Always. No matter what comes, I'm with you."
By dusk, the mastermind's forces appeared: shadow constructs, elite demons, and mysterious emissaries working in perfect synchronization. Their leader remained hidden, observing from afar.
"Battle Goddess Aria," a disembodied voice echoed through the skies, "your victories are impressive… but predictable."
Aria gripped her staff, aura blazing. "Eren… watch carefully. Strength alone won't win this. Understanding, adaptability, and heart… that's what matters."
The battle began, and the enemy exploited every flaw, striking unpredictably and avoiding her usual restraints. Aria's aura flared, creating barriers and illusions, adapting on the fly.
I whispered, awestruck, "She's… countering them… before they can strike?"
Aria glanced at me, faint smile on her face. "Eren… chaos is easier to face when you're here. Every challenge is lighter with you by my side."
Step by step, she outmaneuvered the mastermind's forces, combining brilliance, strategy, and unwavering heart. Slowly, the mastermind's influence weakened, revealing their hidden form—a demon even older and wiser than the legends described.
Aria exhaled, aura glowing softly. "Good. Now… let's resolve this without unnecessary bloodshed."
I held her hand tightly. "You're incredible, Aria."
She leaned against me, aura radiating warmth. "Because, Eren… no matter how complex or dangerous the enemy, we face it together."
Once more, the demon realm was safe—not through sheer destruction, but through Aria's unmatched intelligence, adaptability, and heart, with me by her side.