I Became a Childhood Friend With the Villainous Saintess

201 – The Last War (3)

The balance of power has been disrupted.

Was it Porneus?

After the Demon King who used the hammer died in vain, the other Dove Demon Kings were also dealt with by us one by one.

In this situation, Gamigin had to take out the cards he had been saving one by one.

It didn’t have much effect.

The silver that was pulled out to block my movements was cut off, and the souls that were called by the power fell asleep in the cradle of Hybras.

The snake pulled from the depths of the abyss was beheaded in just a few days.

It was an expected result.

I was sharper than ever, but Gamigin was the opposite.

I don’t really want to fight.

I don’t want to take risks, and I definitely don’t want to risk my life.

You could never defeat me if you ever thought of backing down.

‘I’ll catch it today.’

How many days exactly was it?

Now, even the Demon King of the Abyss had no time to relax.

The moment the black staff struck the abyss, the heavy darkness rose up and opened its huge maw.

It feels like the entire space is being sucked in.

In the sky, countless magic circles were being drawn, but I stayed in my original position.

A sharp, sharp intuition warned me.

Those magic spells that fill the field of vision are not high-level magic spells that have been ignorantly increased in power.

The way the demons viewed magic was extremely simple.

Magic is just a useful weapon. A competent wizard is a wizard who can use high-level magic.

Going a little further, the speed and amount of powerful magic a wizard could cast was a measure of his skill.

It was different in the past.

Magic is essentially the study of all methods of utilizing magical power.

The current magic is just an example that can be used in any situation.

To be recognized as a skilled wizard, one had to be able to create the magic they needed when they needed it.

And Gamigin was clearly an old-style wizard.

All of those magic spells that decorate the sky are special magics created to deal with me.

It’s not just about firing strong magic, it’s also expected that I’ll be able to block or dodge it.

The only solution is to cut the spell itself so that it cannot be activated properly.

‘It’s possible for me now. If I don’t back down this time, my sword will reach you next time.’

It feels good.

No matter how much Gamigin’s magic tried to block my movements, the tip of the sword did not waver.

Time seems to flow slowly, and I feel confident that I can move my sword perfectly.

The once rough and ferocious sword spirit became quiet like a well-trained hunting dog.

The uncontrollable red lightning seeps into the tip of the blade, emitting a subtle presence.

The moment my breathing became stable after completely exhaling the air inside my body, I struck with the sword only once.

The world split along my blade.

“Ah… …? Keuhuuk!”

Once the world was divided, Gamigin’s magic could not be found behind it.

Gamigin dodged, but the backflowing magic seemed to have turned his insides into mud.

The black-haired demon lord spat out blood from his mouth.

“Why… … Why are you doing this to me! I don’t care if they’re humans or demons! I’d be satisfied if I could just live quietly in my castle!”

Gamigin shouted as if he was fed up with it.

It seems that fate has never really dealt her a proper blow.

The world is such that if you just sit still, you will be treated with misfortune.

Just when things seem to be going well, waves hit from unexpected places, and the tower you’ve worked so hard to build collapses with even the smallest mistake.

The world is such that the authors I don’t like will live to the point where they shit on the wall, but the people who are precious to me will disperse and disappear like smoke.

At least it was like that for us.

There was no one fighting in the Grand Duchy of Illencia right now because war was so good.

They just have to endure it because it’s necessary. This is their home.

They took up arms even at the cost of their lives because their families were in this land.

“You could have just not fought! A month. No, if you promised me just two more weeks, then I wouldn’t have to do this… … ”

“Are you going to save the lives that will be lost in the South during those two weeks? Are you going to fight Baal for him?”

Even now, the southern part of the continent is becoming hell.

The news that was being reported was all extremely ominous.

Baal has no need for prisoners.

It seemed as if it only wished for the extinction of mankind, leaving not a single blade of grass on its path.

Even the Sword Master’s name seemed colorless in front of the Demon King in the first place.

The current Imperial forces predict that it will not be long before Baal arrives in the kingdom of Ashin.

What could be more foolish than leaving your rear uneasy when you have a strong enemy in front of you?

Moreover, Barbatos has not yet shown up.

So, Gamigin had to end here.

My sword cut through the abyss without mercy.

* * *

“Ugh, gasp… …!!”

The forest on the outskirts of Demon Territory.

Gamigin took a deep breath.

There were bloodstains all over her body, and several long, drawn-out gashes remained.

It was obvious how miserable the fight would be, as the Demon King’s regenerative powers were depleted.

Still, Gamigin’s mouth was smiling.

“Ha, ha… … I survived. I… … survived.”

The Demon King, who was the center of power, has left.

On the other hand, Grand Duke Illencia and Count Bertus are in good health, so her army will not be able to avoid annihilation.

It will be difficult for the remaining Dove Demon Kings to survive.

In fact, it was something that was difficult for her to understand with common sense.

Rajen Bertus. This is not my first meeting with that man.

When I met him in the Empire. No, until he killed Eligos, I thought he was an extraordinary human being.

Young but strong. Considering that humans have a short lifespan, he has achieved greatness in an absurd amount of time.

Death in human form.

It was clear that even if just a little time passed, it would become a threat to both himself and Barbatos.

In particular, the compatibility with him was so bad. Even if only 3 to 4 years had passed, he would not have been confident that he could win on his own.

There was such a calculation behind the rumblings in the empire.

I wanted to appear as a demon lord who could have a conversation when necessary.

The lifespan of the Demon Race is long, and the lifespan of the Demon King is even longer.

If you can’t beat Rajen Bertus, why not just wait until he grows old and dies?

It was a good time to curry favor, as Barbatos was also preparing to go on a rampage.

That’s how much Gamigin was evaluating Rajen Bertus.

‘It’s better this way. Let’s go back to my castle.’

But I didn’t know it would be this much.

Even if you set the standard as a demon, he is a monster-like strong inspector.

I knew it was an absurd growth rate, but I never thought I would become as strong as other people in such a short period of time.

From the moment the Demon King Porneus died, Gamigin realized that the battle was no longer possible.

Yet there was only one reason why he continued to go to battle. It was because he feared Baal.

Now that there was no reason to fight anymore.

‘It’s a wound that won’t get better with a few months of treatment anyway. Baal won’t say anything to me at this point.’

The way here was long, so the way back was not short.

Originally, I could have opened up space when I returned to the Demon King’s Castle, but… … I didn’t have enough time or magic power right away.

All Gamigin could do now was to stagger back with his bloody body.

It was okay though.

No matter how dangerous the Demon Territory is, she is not human.

Most demons wouldn’t even be able to come near Gamigin, let alone lowly monsters.

The demon lords who were after her place had already followed Baal. If not, they would have been slain by Rajen Bertus’ sword by now.

In order to survive, Gamigin threw away the magic that had been in his possession for hundreds of years.

Even so, he ended up like this because he didn’t have enough time to buy himself anything, which was an impossible task for the other Demon Lords.

If we just go back to this, everything will be fine.

I thought so.

Why on earth didn’t I think of that?

There was a demon lord who did not follow him, but did not follow Baal either.

“Hahaha. What the heck, that looks like. It’s like a complete rag.”

A voice that resembles a child.

At that moment, at the face he most wanted to see, Gamigin’s heart sank.

“Barbatos… … I heard that he returned to the Demon King’s Castle because his injuries were severe.”

“Really? I’ve never heard of that. Who said that? Oh, was it a rumor I started? I was just wondering, so I bit the bullet.”

Until just before the war, Gamigin had been quite wary of Barbatos.

It was the same even after the hawkish demon lords followed Baal.

I heard that Barbatos suffered heavy losses and retreated from the Empire.

The damage was so great that they even lost Leraji.

Although we couldn’t confirm the inside of Barbatos’ Demon King Castle, at least it was confirmed that Leraji was dead.

So I was relieved.

Barbatos, who was now reflected in Gamigin’s eyes, looked healthy and unharmed.

At some point, Barbatos came closer and grabbed Gamigin by the neck.

“Ugh… … Ugh, ugh!”

“I warned you clearly. I wouldn’t stand idly by if Baal or anyone else interfered with my fight. But you must have thought my words funny.”

With his other hand he aims a halberd made of ice – and smiles creepily.

Gamigin suffered from the tightness in his breathing.

“Ah, it was a really pleasant expedition after a long time. I just happened to meet the perfect opponent. But he keeps getting kicked out. Something must have happened in the empire… … Aren’t there guys who are determined to do something more important than me?”

“S, save me. No. Please save me. I don’t know what you’re saying, but I… … was all wrong. Okay? I’ll explain. I’ll tell you anything… …!”

“No. You don’t need to. You’re a b*tch who would open your legs if it were Baal’s word. You’re no fun to play with.”

Barbatos threw Gamigin to the floor.

He didn’t just let her go. Black ice bound Gamigin’s body, and she was forced to kneel with only her neck exposed.

Barbatos raised the halberd blade to her neck.

“I don’t know about you, but the Demon Race is a race that fights. Baal is no exception to that fight. A b*tch who puts a leash on herself is not my kind.”

The Demon King of the fourth seat.

Her execution took place quietly, in a place where no one was present.