Help Arrives

As the tornado of crimson lightning gradually withered, Gagiel's body began to free fall towards the ground, the exhaustion of his incredible feat evident in his weary descent.

The enraged demons, witnessing an opportunity to strike down the commander, surged forward, but they weren't the only ones who moved with breathtaking speed.

A demi-human belonging to the rare avian species, known for their unparalleled swiftness, darted like a blur, reaching Gagiel before he could plummet halfway.

However, he wasn't the only one to reach Gagiel as two demons appeared simultaneously, one swinging a sword aimed to decapitate Gagiel, the other thrusting a spear directly at his heart.

The situation was dire, and knowing he couldn't dodge both attacks in time, without hesitation, he placed his arm in the way of the sword, which got sliced clean with little resistance.