Even the Demon King is worrying about another world today.

A black lightning bolt struck with lightning speed, slicing across the Fire Warrior's cheek.

Black electricity, accompanied by a faint hissing sound, clung to the Fire Warrior's cheek.

"She really is your Achilles' heel, Mikayi." The Fire Hero wiped the blood from his face, glanced at her briefly, then drew his sword and pointed it at the Demon King in mid-air. "It's been so many years, and you're still thinking about her?"

The Demon King's cloak swayed slightly as he looked down at the demon with eyes full of disgust and hatred.

As expected of the Demon King, I can feel his intense malice just from his glare.

They seem to be talking about relationship stuff? Is that the Demon King's wife, that blonde princess?

However, since the Fire Hero calls him a 'lover,' does that mean they haven't developed a real relationship yet?

Rumbling--

Countless black lightning bolts, like a dense network of thin snakes, descended from the sky. Fortunately, I was agile and dodged them with a few sidesteps.

The massive Holy Light Six-Winged Dragon wasn't so lucky; it was struck by black lightning and instantly turned to dust.

This is terrifying... black magic...

As expected, black magic is all evil! This kind of gruesome death is truly insidious!

After the Demon King made his move, the Fire Hero was not idle either; his body was covered in red flames. It was the purest fire element, without the slightest flaw.

Compared to his flames, even the angels' phoenix magic paled in comparison.

The ignited longsword slashed at the demon king in mid-air.

Flames bursting from the longsword, accompanied by a dragon's roar, shot straight toward the Demon King.

As expected of the Hero of Fire, his mastery of fire magic is astounding. My confidence in achieving victory today has grown even stronger.

However, this kind of targeted magic is easy to dodge. If it were a Wind Warrior with the most agile speed control, they could completely avoid it.

Just as I thought that, the Demon King stood there calmly. He raised his arm and caught the magic.

What! What!

Catching magic with bare hands!

The flames were extinguished by the darkness in his hand, and the Demon King coldly...

Smiling.

"For so many years, my magic has been growing exponentially. And you, poor Michael, why are you regressing?"

"Is it because the human world is too comfortable for you? You just drift through life aimlessly?"

"Real food."

The Demon King laughed wickedly. He was mocking the Fire Hero.

The Fire Warrior raised his wrist, and the power of the flames gathered again in his hand.

"You're actually celebrating the evil power you've gained?" The Fire Hero scoffed at the Demon King's mockery.

Flames had already gathered into a fire tornado on his blade: "Don't you see yourself now? How ridiculous it is to be a being hated by all things."

The Fire Warrior leaped into the air, raising his flaming sword high and slashing straight at the Demon King.

Along with the Demon King, an earth magic spell and a water magic spell also struck.

The two warriors of earth and water were not idle either.

The storm silently gathered, forming a wall that cut off all magic.

The blade of the Fire Warrior Michael struck the wind wall with a crisp sound.

That is the ultimate magic: <Wind Creation Magic - Storm Fortress>

Hey, no matter what, this was an attack launched by three heroes together, and it was stopped so easily?

My hand gripping the sword hilt twitched. I had to join this battle.

"Your rival is here, lovely angel."

A long leather whip wrapped around my wrist, and the next moment I was propelled into the air.

The six wings behind me were forced to flap several times before I could stand still in mid-air.

“Akeman…”

This succubus is the angel's greatest enemy, and she must die today.

The longsword in my hand grew wider and flatter after being infused with my magic. The attributes of holy light mixed with fire, which was undoubtedly a huge threat to demons.

However, the succubus remained remarkably calm under the light of my holy sword. A thick, long whip lay out in her palm as she watched me with interest.

His expression was like that of someone looking at a newly acquired toy.

I spread my wings and raised my sword high.

With a touch of solemnity, I addressed the crowd below, saying, "Today is the anniversary of the death of this great demon king! We have waited far too long for this day."

"Gentlemen, prepare for battle!"

At my command, the entire army launched an attack.

The shouts of the rebels, pledging their resolve, echoed with the howls of the ruling demon legion.

The final war has officially begun.

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(I'm working hard to write 30 chapters for everyone on Sunday!! (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻ Please don't say it's short, waaaaaah!!! Only three more days until the first-person narrative ends, let's get to the main story~)

161 War Drums Beat

The eighth level of hell was filled with the shouts of various races. Everyone was fighting with all their might to carve out their own future.

—Except for those devils who have amusement in their eyes.

The hatred between angels and demons has existed since the birth of the continent.

My legions were initially full of morale. But after a large number of angels fell, everyone began to panic.

There was no time to feel sorry for them. I took a deep breath and raised my sword to stab the succubus.

"Use your dark magic, you great demon!"

A roar came from behind, and Michael's longsword was engulfed in flames, which formed a serpentine dragon coiled around the blade.

"I wouldn't stoop to using dark magic against you." Demon King Mikayi didn't even use any weapons or chant any incantations; a jade-colored longbow appeared out of thin air in his hand.

"As fellow heroes of the four elements, even though wind is countered by fire, I'll show you..." The Demon King smiled wickedly, drawing his longbow, the arrows forged from wind elements humming:

"You can't beat me at all."

The succubus called Akman stopped what she was doing, staring at the Demon King with utter fascination, completely forgetting that she was still fighting me.

Hey! I'm telling you! Show some respect! I'm risking my life here!

The arrows made a crisp sound as they pierced the air, colliding with the fire sword that was accompanied by the roar of a dragon.

The two colors, green and red, blend together, which is very eye-catching.

Okay, putting aside the succubus, even my attention was drawn to her.

Michael withstood the demon king's attack and shook his aching wrist. Seeing how easily he handled the situation, I felt a little relieved.

"Don't brag about something that's only this good."

Michael leaped into the air, and his longsword swelled once more as he injected it with flames.

This sword, which grows after being infused with magic, is very similar to the weapons of the angels, but the sword in the hand of Michael, the Fire Warrior, always gives me a strange feeling.

If I'm not mistaken, the flames on his body were becoming purer and purer, even faintly giving off a sacred feeling.

Logically, only angels should be able to unleash holy flames. Why then does this human hero possess such power...?

The three heroes formed a battle formation, trapping the Demon King in the center.

Oh, I need to do my best too!

I glanced furtively at the succubus; her attention was completely drawn to the Demon King. I gripped my sword lightly and crept closer, even the fluttering wings behind me slowing down considerably.

Although launching a sneak attack is not my style, it doesn't matter in this situation.

The angel's longsword slashed towards the demon's head; this was a battle between angels and demons.

This scene has appeared too many times on this continent.

This endless war can end now.

This time, it will surely come to an end.

My longsword made easy contact with the succubus's body. I was secretly pleased, and with a surge of power, I unleashed all of my angelic flames, ready to devour the demon.

However, in the very next moment...

The succubus's body disappeared; to be precise, it vanished into a wisp of black mist.

Is he dead...?

Logically speaking, a demon shouldn't die like this.

Besides, this guy was the former Demon King. Before he died, he would have made a desperate struggle and unleashed astonishing magical power.

"Pay attention, my little angel~"

A succubus's lewd laughter came from behind me. I turned around and met a pair of scarlet eyes.

I was very close to her, and when I suddenly turned around, our noses touched.

I gripped my sword and jumped away, keeping my distance from her.

The succubus has only one head, and below her neck, black mist is gathering to form her body.

I was amazed when her body was fully formed.

"How could this be?!"

How could this be? I hit him with all my might, how come he's completely unharmed?!

"I never expected that a pure, kind, innocent, and beautiful seraphim would resort to sneak attacks." Akman chuckled, stretched her shoulders, and walked towards me step by step.

She grabbed my chin. Though it was embarrassing to say, I was truly shocked.