Demon, in the mythology of Temple Church, is an evil invader from the underworld, while Temple Church is the guardian in the human world, resisting the invasion of the Demons under the guidance of the Goddess of the Light.
Of course, this is just a legend. The real Demons are a race that lives in the world just like humans. The strongest and purest among the Demons are the Greater Demons, which have two horns on their heads and membrane wings on their backs, resembling the demons in mythology. Other branches of Demons are generally not as powerful as the Greater Demons.
Except for some rare mutant species... such as the Inferno Demon.
"What the hell!"
The artilleryman who was calibrating the magical cannon at the foot of the mountain was dumbfounded, staring straight ahead at the half of the mountain.
He couldn't help but notice that the intensity of the flames there could rival the magical cannon that was being charged on this side. Moreover, since the appearance of the flames, screams have been constantly heard from that direction.
Turning the muzzle, the artilleryman aimed the magical cannon at the location of the flames, subconsciously wanting to fire a shot.
But the brilliance at the muzzle suddenly dimmed.
"Don't be stupid, our people are still there. If you shoot, the whole army will probably be wiped out. We won't do things like shooting our own people." Bainrich threw the magic crystal he had just taken out of the energy slot back into the box, frowning slightly.
"But over there..."
"I'll take care of it." Bainrich took off the heavy sword he carried on his back, scratching his short hair like steel needles. "I knew it wouldn't be easy to earn these two hundred thousand gold coins, but hey, I'm here to deal with situations like this."
...
The battle halfway up the mountain presented a one-sided situation. The vegetation on the ground was completely destroyed, and the soil exposed on the surface turned black.
The people sent by the Snow Wolf Mercenary Group were all skilled fighters, each emitting varying degrees of Chi light. However, this only allowed them to barely hold on and not collapse.
Mimi, the maid boss who revealed her Inferno Demon form, looked completely different. The tips of her pink hair were rendered crimson in the flames, and the burning flames wrapped around her body, spreading into the surrounding ten-meter radius, creating a high-temperature Realm that forced the mercenaries to keep their distance.
Mimi's weapon in hand was a silver whip made of an unknown metal. The slender and long whip, connected by elastic locks, extended to a length of over ten meters when fully stretched. It crazily danced among the high-temperature flames like a silver snake.
The maid boss resembled a skilled dancer, her figure swiftly moving among the crowd, but not a single mercenary could hit her. Instead, mercenaries were occasionally entangled by the silver whip and thrown away. There were about twenty mercenaries chasing after her, but after a few short encounters, only five remained standing in front of her in their Inferno Demon forms, showcasing the combat strength of the maid boss.
"I thought the attacker who dared to assault His Highness would be a formidable opponent, but it turns out they are just insignificant rubbish... Huh?" Mimi was taken aback and looked away from the few standing but barely-holding-on soldiers in front of her, and towards the mountaintop. There was a serious expression in her burning red eyes.
"It seems that they're not all insignificant rubbish either."
"At least they're the well-known Snow Wolf Regiment. We can't let them off easily after being degraded to worthlessness." A burly man nearly two meters tall swung the giant sword on his shoulders and scolded the fallen mercenaries angrily. "You bunch of brats, if you had trained more often, you wouldn't be unable to defeat even a little girl now. Hurry up and get lost, I'll take care of what's to come!"
"Wait."
The silver whip swung again and plowed through the ground in front of the mercenaries who were trying to get up and leave.
"Attacking the territory of the royal nobles, assaulting royal family members, using prohibited item magical cannons... with these charges combined, no one here will leave today." The maid boss pulled apart the silver whip with both hands, her gaze cold.
"Young lady, don't make your words too full. Even if this mission fails, we'll have to admit our bad luck. But it's not that easy for you to make us all stay." Bainrich stuck his giant swords into the ground in front of him, wiping off the sweat in his palms, while inwardly cursing.
Damn it, we've definitely been set up this time! At first, I thought it was just an ordinary troublemaker... anyway, Snow Wolf Regiment is an illegal mercenary group to begin with, almost every member carries several wanted warrants of nobles. Even I, the leader, am wanted by the four pillar families of Milaneya, so what's one more warrant.But messing with the royal family is a whole different level. Simply provoking a noble can be safe as long as you leave their territory. After all, a kingdom's territory is so vast that not being able to go to one place is not a big deal. However, once you provoke a member of the royal family, you can no longer stay in this country. For an organization like the mercenary group, it's not easy to start over in another country.
"Don't call me little girl!"
Mimi was angry. While the lifespan of a demon is not as long as a dragon's, it is still considerably longer than that of a human. She looked young, but in reality, she was close to a hundred years old. Being called a little girl repeatedly made Mimi very annoyed, very annoyed indeed.
The silver whip attacked fiercely, striking Beinrich like lightning.
"Hey hey, it's not good to have such a bad temper." Beinrich raised his greatsword, and the sound of the silver whip hitting the large blade resounded clearly. The force was so great that Beinrich's arms sank slightly.
The strength of the maid girl was stronger than expected.
Beinrich calmly clicked his tongue and held his sword with both hands, showing a serious expression.
Having assessed the strength of the mercenary leader, Mimi had no interest in the other mercenaries who had already been defeated. The fiery gaze of the Flame Demon focused on Beinrich.
After a brief confrontation, when Mimi noticed that her subordinates had left her field of view, Beinrich relaxed. He swung his greatsword and said, "Since that's the case, let me go first!"
As soon as the words came out, Beinrich's aura suddenly became fierce and brutal. He was like a bloodthirsty wolf king, and his burly body charged at Mimi with an overwhelming force, resembling a moving war chariot.
It was an extremely straightforward attack. The distance between the two was just a short ten meters, completing a close encounter in the blink of an eye. However, with Mimi's abilities, it was not impossible to dodge.
She leaped lightly, and the tip of the maid's shoe grazed Beinrich's coat as she passed by, landing back on the ground.
Charging like a war chariot is very effective when facing a group of enemies or opponents significantly weaker in strength, as it allows one to gain a crushing advantage. But when facing opponents of the same level or stronger, as long as it is successfully evaded, it becomes easy to expose a vulnerable back.
Too reckless, General!
Mimi sneered inwardly as she deftly maneuvered the silver whip, preparing to strike Beinrich fiercely.
"Don't underestimate me, Uncle!"
Beinrich burst into laughter. He forcefully planted one leg deep into the ground to brake his forward momentum, then swiftly turned around using the momentum of the charge and swung his greatsword.
"Tch!"
Mimi didn't expect him to respond like this, and at this distance, there was no time to dodge. The silver whip skillfully wrapped around the approaching sword, slightly diverting its trajectory and hitting the nearby soil with a dull thud.
As soon as the sword hit the ground, Mimi flipped her body and delivered a side kick, her lace-trimmed skirt fluttering as her foot landed square on Beinrich's chest.
Despite her seemingly slender body, the power hidden within the Flame Demon was quite terrifying. Beinrich grunted and his tall and burly body was kicked off the ground.
"Not bad." Beinrich got up from the ground, picked up the fallen sword nearby, wiped a trace of blood from the corner of his mouth, and his expression appeared quite excited.
"Stop resisting, and everything can be resolved smoothly." Mimi retracted the silver whip into her hand and continued to tightly watch Beinrich. Based on his performance just now, this man shouldn't be just an ordinary opponent.
"Defeat me, and we can settle everything. But from now on, Uncle is going to get serious, so little girl, be careful."
Beinrich took a deep breath, gently closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, they were blood red.
His already tall body quickly swelled to nearly three meters, resembling a small giant. His muscular frame burst through his clothes, only the outermost layer of armor barely held together. Crimson patterns appeared on his bronze skin, accompanying the surging madness that enveloped his entire body.
"Berserker?" The maid's expression also showed surprise. Only those with a special bloodline could master berserker transformation, and the effects of the transformation varied from person to person. However, even the most basic level of berserker transformation, as recorded, could double one's fighting strength.
The process of completing the transformation only took a moment. The next moment, Beinrich, transformed into a small giant, let out a thunderous roar. The greatsword that normally required both hands to hold was effortlessly lifted and came crashing down on the ground.
With a loud rumble, the ground cracked and the strong shock wave, accompanied by vibrations, surged towards Mimi, who was standing nearby.
Berserker's innate skill, "Breaking the Smokescreen"!
Mimi's pupils slightly contracted, the flames swirling around her intensified, and even the high-temperature-resistant silver whip in her hand was burned to a glowing red.We need to give it our all.
...
"Oh my, what's all that commotion?"
Feeling the ground shaking as they reached the foot of the mountain, Aya couldn't help but turn around and glance a few times, seeing the fierce flames and soaring dust on the battlefield halfway up the mountain.
"I wonder if Mimi is okay," Aya expressed concern.
"She should be... I think?"
"What's with that uncertain tone? Weren't you just brimming with confidence earlier? And you've been wanting to get involved, why don't you go yourself?"
"Ah, come on, don't argue with me!" Tiran irritably ran his hands through his hair. "Those guys are just too weak, there's no thrill in fighting them!"
"...That's quite an unconventional reason. What level do you find interesting then?" Aya sighed. "Well, if I go back to help, even though my powers are sealed halfway, I can still provide some firepower support, right?"
As Aya rambled on, Tiran, who was walking ahead, paused.
"It seems you won't be able to help Mimi, and by the way, didn't you ask me what level would be interesting?" Tiran spoke calmly, but his expression showed slight discomfort.
On the path leading to the main building of the mansion, two unexpected guests stood quietly, blocking the way forward.
