Chapter 915
## Chapter 915
[You have arrived, Jin Runcandel. And the Sword Emperor.]
Sakiel’s voice resonated inside the castle. As it originated from the air, they couldn’t find her exact location.
“Why bother with this childish game when you’re already inside the castle, Sakiel? Do you want to play hide-and-seek?”
[You’re showing quite an arrogant attitude for someone who once faced me and fled.]
Jin and Dante intensified their senses.
Sakiel Grosch was someone who had previously threatened both Jin and Murakan. She had used Zito’s flesh for the Great Sealing Spell – End of Hell. At that time, Murakan had broken the seal before Sakiel could complete it, and Jin had retreated, and she had only wasted Zito’s flesh.
But now it’s different. Whatever she had prepared, it was time to face it head-on.
“Back then, I didn’t think that Murakan and I avoided the battle because we were truly afraid of you.”
[Well, I did feel a bit of burden using Zito’s true energy at that time. Now, I possess even greater power than back then.]
Boom!
Suddenly, an explosion occurred between Jin and Dante. It was a release of demonic energy. Both of them easily dodged the explosion.
Then, as if they had made a tacit promise, they fired their sword energies. By destroying the castle, they hoped to naturally find Sakiel’s location.
The demonic energy condensed in the air managed to slightly slow down their sword energies. However, no matter how thick the demonic energy was, it couldn’t completely block their sword energies.
In less than ten seconds, their sword energies began to pierce through the demonic energy and shot towards various parts of the castle. The entire structure trembled as if it could collapse under the impact.
“I know, so if you have the confidence, come out; otherwise, just keep hiding. Regardless of what you choose, the outcome will be the same. It seems you’re trying to imitate Kelliark Zipple’s space explosions, but have you truly reached the point of becoming one of his subordinates?”
… You too?
Sakiel was momentarily surprised and almost asked that question out loud.
She had no idea that Kelliark was gradually recruiting the Demon Kings in the heart of the True Demon World.
[Imitating Kelliark Zipple… I, or rather, we demons, despise humans for this very reason.]
“Oh, really?”
[Living a life of only a hundred years, and most humans can’t even live a hundred years. Enduring each day like senseless beasts, struggling to survive. It’s entirely appropriate for inferior beings like you. However, without any reason, you, miserable creatures, enjoy too many blessings. You even dare to possess the surface, the true sun that we demons couldn’t obtain. It’s unbearable.]
Kwaah-!
The sword energy shattered the walls of the main gate. The gate collapsed, barely fulfilling its function, as Jin and Dante effortlessly blew it away.
Beyond the vanished gate, an empty landscape stretched. There were no guards at the gate, nor inside the castle. Only an empty building and a solitary castle.
However, Jin noticed traces of hidden magic spells within the landscape.
‘She must have used the castle’s forces as a sacrifice for some kind of magic spell. The mana flow is hardened, and there’s a hidden magic circle drawn that we can’t see with our eyes.’
Fsssh-!
Not only was the gate destroyed by their sword energy. Through the cracks of the shattered protective shield from inside, Sakiel’s demonic energy was leaking out.
As the demonic energy strengthened, the magic circle forming due to the hardened mana flow became clearer. It was a type of dark magic unknown to humanity, so Jin couldn’t accurately determine its effects.
“It may have been hard to bear, but you should have done it. What’s the point of coveting the surface world like that? Weren’t you feeling pity for your subordinates who died like dust being swept outside? Humans may have shorter lives and fewer innate abilities, but they aren’t as brutal as you think.”
[Everything in this world has its destiny. Though after the death of the Sun God, the meaning of order became blurred, our True Demon World still maintains the order established by Sir Zito. The fallen soldiers were destined to die for Sir Zito and the True Demon World.]
“Hah, what a tedious conversation… Sakiel Grosch. So, it seems your destiny will be sealed in my hands and Jin’s today.”
As Dante lowered his sword, the buildings inside the castle were razed by the sword energy.
[I don’t expect you to understand. From the perspective of inferior beings like you, it may seem like we’re taking away your rights. Once Sir Zito’s order is established on the surface, even if it goes against your will, you will have to accept it… Ugh!]
Sakiel groaned as she clutched her chest.
The Light-speed thrust, imbued with the power of a Legend, pierced through Sakiel’s chest, hidden within the clan.
‘… Has she already accurately determined my location?’
Jin fired another Light-speed thrust while shortening the distance with Sakiel.
“Your hiding skills are quite deficient.”
Despite his casual tone, Jin remained vigilant.
As Jin had anticipated, Sakiel had used all the flesh that should have belonged to other Demon Kings. Even with a hole in her chest, it wouldn’t be a fatal blow.
Even if her entire body was burned with eternal flames, it would still take Jin quite some time to exhaust the power she possessed. She wouldn’t simply stand still and receive the damage.
Pahh! The demonic energy emanating from Sakiel’s crystal orb attacked Jin. Jin and Dante carefully pressed Sakiel, making sure their blades didn’t directly touch the demonic energy.
They couldn’t easily remove it if it touched their sword, and it would likely cause serious injuries if it adhered to their bodies. Sakiel possessed a power that could only be described as a ‘part’ of Zito.
[Is that so? Honestly, I was a bit surprised. Even though you’re not at the level you call Genesis Knight, you managed to find me so quickly.]
“So far, I’ve dealt with countless enemies who became stronger by borrowing someone else’s power, not just you. There have even been those who surpassed the Genesis Knight in terms of brute strength. Don’t overestimate Zito’s power too much; it’s not entirely yours. If your intrinsic power isn’t stronger than mine, you won’t stand a chance.”
[That’s something you’ll understand as we fight from now on…]
The two swords and Sakiel’s demonic energy began to intertwine.
Jin and Dante had been fighting while avoiding direct exposure to the demonic energy, as well as expelling the demonic energy that had spread inside the castle for the sake of their incoming allies. They wouldn’t be able to use their full strength for a while, but it was only a matter of time.
As Jin and Dante were getting used to Zito’s demonic energy, and Sakiel’s enhanced power inside the castle would lose its significance once all the demonic energy inside was removed.
Boom! Boom!
The noise of the explosion of the first outer defensive line was gradually approaching. It was a sign that the Golden Ship and the knights were easily breaking through the defensive line and approaching the castle.
‘But Sakiel seems strangely passive in the battle… It’s not like she’s avoiding close combat just because her close combat skills are relatively deficient.’
Both Jin and Dante felt this way.
If they were in Sakiel’s position, they would have tried to overwhelm the opponent before they got used to the demonic energy.
‘Is she maintaining that dark magic spell she prepared beforehand?’
A sense of foreboding washed over them.
Jin used the communication device and gave orders to the main forces waiting outside.
{All forces, prepare to enter. After dealing with Sakiel inside the castle, I will issue new orders. Until then, focus on annihilating the defensive line.}
{Understood, Commander-in-Chief! Eh, wait… What is this again? Commander-in-Chief! We just received an urgent report from the Nameless King! There are massive waves of demonic energy appearing at the rear and left side of the defensive line! Eh?! It’s also on our side. It’s even visible to the naked eye, even in the sky!}
Jin instinctively looked up at the sky. Above the ruined Grosch Castle, a massive barrier that resembled a tsunami was forming.
Intuitively, Jin could feel the shape of that barrier.
A hemisphere.
A demonic energy in the shape of a hemisphere, covering all sides of Grosch Castle, was rapidly closing in on the castle.
{Jin! Did you hear that? A demonic energy barrier has spread across the entire battlefield. It’s closing in too fast for our forces, and even Zipple’s fleet is retreating at full speed from Grosch Castle!}
This time Luna called.
The fact that Luna was calling meant that she couldn’t prevent the demonic energy barrier from contracting with her power.
{After testing it, it seems that high-level superhumans could break through the demonic energy and escape. However, if that happens, we won’t be able to protect the rest of our forces. For now, I will try to protect them as much as possible while I enter the castle. Zipple’s rear fleet has already lost all its units.}
{It’s just as unnie mentioned. Also, every time the demonic energy tightens towards Grosch Castle, the demons in front of us are disappearing in large numbers. It seems like they’re being consumed as sacrifices.}
“Understood. Continue advancing until the demonic energy stops.”
All the forces of the human world, including the Alliance, the Federation, and Kinzelo, who had been attacking the defensive line, were moving closer to Grosch Castle, avoiding the demonic energy. It was a combined effort of all their military forces.
Jin focused on Sakiel and gripped his sword. The massive barrier that now surrounded the entire battlefield was, in fact, the result of the hidden magic circle that Jin had imagined.
Sakiel smiled.
[The magic spell known as the Wall of Death,] she said. [This is the first time in the history of our True Demon World that it has been extended to such a scale. You can consider it an honor.]
Jin unsheathed the Bradamante. He believed he could break through the barrier that covered the sky. It seemed manageable.
‘When the Wall of Death tightens to its maximum, if I and other superhumans break through it together, it shouldn’t cause any major problems.’
Sakiel narrowed her eyes as she watched the sky briefly open due to Jin’s single blow.
“I understand the general idea. You probably represented a scenario where the forces, who are attacking the defensive line, would forcefully enter the castle due to this Wall of Death magic spell. That way, most of the forces here will die due to the magic spell you’ve extended here.”
Sakiel didn’t answer for a while and looked at Jin.
[….. You seem confident in breaking through the Wall of Death and saving your subordinates. You’ll discover the outcome once you witness it.]
Crack!
Sakiel’s crystal ball and the Bradamante collided, and she noticed cracks forming in her crystal ball and gritted her teeth.
“Remember, magic spells can’t be maintained if the Magician dies. So, no matter what kind of trick you’ve prepared, you better do your best as quickly as possible. Before you die.”
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