You think you're worthy of saving the world?

It was killed in a sword duel with the hero Yuri, and both man and horse were cut in two by the "Sword of Exorcism".

I really like your gear, here you go.

—The fifth of the Seven Demon Generals, Gorgon the Gorgon with snakes for hair.

The petrifying beam she emitted was refracted by the hero Yu using his demonic prosthetic arm, turning him into a statue.

To prevent any future trouble, Yuri smashed the statue to pieces.

—The sixth of the Seven Demon Generals, Grand Duke Zepesh the Vampire.

Yuri picked up the iron stakes that the vampire had been frantically shooting out and threw them back, piercing the vampire's heart.

His biggest weakness was actually the stakes he himself had thrown; no one would have thought that.

Yuri climbed the stairs and finally reached the highest point of the Demon King's castle.

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Grey, the last of the seven demon generals directly under the Demon King.

At the main entrance to the throne room, a beautiful woman with brown skin, dressed in armor and with silver hair flowing down her shoulders, announced her name.

"An elf... even though he's a demon, he must have his reasons..."

If you kneel down and beg for mercy now, I might spare your life.

Yuri said with a melancholy expression.

Considering she was a member of Celestia's clan and had long, pointed ears, the hero Yuri decided not to kill her this time.

"What...are you insulting me?!"

The dark elf female knight's face contorted with rage, and she clenched her fists.

"I admire the Demon Lord and hope to become his power, which is why I joined the Demon Lord's army... Don't lump me in with those who crave killing and fame!"

"...Any way is fine."

Yuri said.

"Everyone has their own reasons... The important thing is whether they have the power to put their ideals into practice."

You seem weak; you were chosen as the final Demon Lord's guard only because of your loyalty, right?

"Hmph... then let me show you for yourself just how strong I really am!"

The dark elf interrupted the conversation and launched a surprise attack on the hero Yuri.

Her speed was unbelievable.

It's because they accepted the magic potion given to them by the Demon King Rosa.

Even so, her movement can be described as a flash.

More swift, lightning-fast, and powerful than any swordsman Yuri had ever encountered before—

"Phantom Draws Sword!"

The dark elf female knight drew her longsword from its sheath at her waist and cleaved Yuri's body in two.

——That’s how it should be.

But she stopped completely just before the blade was about to be drawn.

Yuri stood still as "Azure Queen" silently pierced the dark elf's abdomen.

"How could this be? Why... gurgle..."

The dark elf bit his lip in resentment.

In terms of speed, I'm clearly faster!

"I say, sword-drawing technique should be an assassination technique, right?"

Yuri sighed.

"From the moment I entered this room, you've exuded a powerful aura of 'I'm about to draw my sword!'... How could anyone not be on guard?"

The hero pulled his saber from the female knight's slender body, and she fell heavily into a pool of blood.

Although it wasn't intentional...

However, because her speed was indeed fast enough, "Azure Queen" failed to accurately penetrate her vital points.

"If I'm lucky, I might survive," the brave man thought.

"Although it has nothing to do with me."

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Seven wins out of seven battles.

All battles are instant kills, with the outcome decided the moment they meet.

Such a terrifying record is not because the Seven Demon Generals directly under the Demon King are weak—but because the Hero Yuri is extremely strong.

Now, even the likes of the Four Heavenly Kings, who were once untouchable, are no longer a match for Yuri the Hero.

Even so, there are still enemies that cannot be defeated.

Leoric the Lich... Yuri's greatest nemesis, the Undead King who murdered Celestia and stole the goddess's core.

Its level has exceeded the upper limit (Lv.100), it has attained divinity, and on top of that, it possesses wisdom and caution far beyond that of ordinary people.

Even when Yuri set fire to its territory, destroying centuries of research, it remained unmoved, hiding in the shadows and keeping watch on Yuri's every move.

It must be admitted that it is the most terrifying and dangerous enemy Yuri has ever encountered.

The difficulty level of singularities has likely changed; is it now eight stars? Or nine stars?

Whatever happens, anyway...

I cannot defeat it in my current state.

You can't defeat it by yourself alone.

Now that Celeste is dead, Yuri has only one person left in this world to rely on and trust—

Deep within the Demon King's castle, the "Empress" Rosalia is nominally Yuri's enemy, but in reality, she is his lover, ally, and accomplice.

Under the lich's watchful eye, you must make legitimate contact with Rosalia.

To avoid being detected by Leoric's informants, you need to tell her about Celestia's death and then tell her your next plan.

After careful consideration, Yuri concluded that he would enter the Demon King's castle from the front.

Deep within the Demon King's castle lies an invincible barrier created by the "Demon King's Blessing".

Once they get there, even Leoric's informants will no longer be able to monitor them.

However, Yuri alone is not enough.

If Rosalia orders her subordinates to let the hero pass, the cunning Leoric will surely notice and take immediate action.

Therefore, this is actually a risky gamble.

Yuri won his bet.

Rosalia not only refused to let her lover pass, but also ordered her subordinates to stop the hero as much as possible.

The two of them had no prior communication, yet they worked together seamlessly to deliver a perfect performance, successfully fooling Leoric.

Aunt Rosa and I are truly of one mind... This is the first time Yuri has felt any comfort since Celeste's death.

To onlookers, the hero Yuri has nearly wiped out the entire Demon King's castle, and the feud between him and the Demon King Rosa is now irreconcilable.

At this moment, the lich is probably still gloating over the impending death match between the two, waiting to reap the benefits.

"..."

The black-haired boy pushed open the last door.

Having stepped into the Demon King's invincible barrier, I gazed upon the golden-haired Demon King on his throne—

The hero Yuri's savior is only just beginning.

178 You've been fooled, you idiot?

"Da da da."

The crisp sound of high heels echoed in the hall.

As soon as Yuri stepped into the deepest part of the Demon King's castle, Rosalia stood up from her throne.

Although I had initially intended to maintain a bit of composure and feign some affectation, that thought vanished the moment I saw Yuri's face...

Rosalia, holding her long dress in her arms, jogged down the long stairs.

"Yuri!"

She hugged the boy tightly.

"Rosa..."

Rosalia buried her face in Yuri's shoulder, letting her fingers run through his hair.

She took deep breaths repeatedly, as if trying to make up for the happiness she had missed during the past few weeks.

This throne room, after being transformed by the "Demon King's Blessing," has become an invincible domain exclusively belonging to the Demon King, capable of shielding it from all attacks and interference from the outside.

Therefore, Rosalia doesn't need to worry about others seeing her intimate moments with the hero.

After a long while, she finally raised her face again and smiled as she looked at the boy.

“You’ve finally come, Yuri… Do you know how long I’ve waited, you idiot?”

"Ah, sorry."

"Why are you suddenly being so straightforward today? You're usually so stubborn..."