Chapter 883

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"Gasp...!"

Jump!

Syris jerked her body upright and reflexively summoned her Myriad Ice.

"Oh, what a surprise! Hey, Ice Princess. Put down your Myriad Ice, it's freezing in here all of a sudden!"

"You're awake, Lady Syris."

Momentarily taken aback by the unexpected voices of Murakan and Gilly, Syris looked around as she regained her senses. She found herself in an unfamiliar scene within the Tikan Palace special hospital room.

'Oh... At that time, I fended off the enemies with the ultimate technique and then fainted. Is my body completely healed now? The injuries were quite deep.'

The wound on her shoulder was now completely healed without even leaving a scar. Various fractures and cuts, including deep ones, had similarly vanished.

"Oh, you're awake. Lad Syris, you have strong bones. To think you could recover and stand up after such serious injuries in just four days."

It was Luna.

"...Four days? Was I lying unconscious for four days?"

"Don't worry, during that time, there haven't been any major issues with the Hidden Palace or the alliance. The Holy Queen said even if she had personally treated you, she mentioned this recovery speed is unprecedented since our youngest. You haven't been injured to this extent before, right? You probably didn't realize how tough you are. Just like me."

"Huh, you are saying that again. After killing a guy who couldn't even compare to the commanders I dealt with."

"Haha, well... I mean, I'm a bit older, right? Oh, I wonder if this isn't very comforting?"

"Is that so?"

"But now, if you were to fight those commanders again, you'd surely defeat them more easily, right? This should be comforting."

Growth through life-and-death battles.

Syris didn't deny Luna's words.

The sharp sensation from the moment she executed ultimate technique was still resonating within her, and her freshly awakened body felt lighter and more robust than ever before.

Soon, Syris shook her head to clear her mind and recognized the scent of the battlefield emanating from Luna.

"While I was down, did you return from battle again, 1st flagbearer?"

"Yes, I couldn't rest. The situation with the formation of fractures is accelerating like wildfire. From the sea base, powerful Demon Kings keep emerging and putting pressure on the surface. Because of that, I am continuously going out to the battlefield."

The invasion from the True Demon World was growing more intense day by day. If they hadn't completed the Golden Ship by now, if they hadn't deployed the defensive wall near coastal areas, a considerable part of Huphester would have already turned into hell.

The power of the giants and the forces alone couldn't defend the entire continent.

At present, near the sea, massive battles were relentlessly raging between the defensive wall established by the Vamel alliance and the demons.

While the Vamel alliance had never suffered a defeat with the Golden Ship at the forefront, the problem was that the forces of the True Demon World were not only not decreasing but were in fact increasing day by day.

Jin still thinks that "preemptive attack" was the most crucial. Pests would inevitably keep emerging without end until their source was found and eradicated.

"And until today, we weren't able to use Mort, so our mission of preemptive attack has mostly stagnated. With Jin needing to move around a lot, I couldn't ride Red Owl every time. You know what I mean, right? Get ready. There is another base established in Kikaro that we destroyed."

"A new base in Kikaro again?"

"It seems that Demon Kings like Gikalo were summoned in considerable numbers. If you had slept for just two more hours, I would have gone alone, Lady Syris. Here, Latrie made a special sandwich for you, so eat up. We'll set off right after you finish."

"Understood."

"Sure, sure. Luna and the Ice Princess, both of you eat quickly and go. This Lord Murakan needs to rest some more with Strawberry pie."

"Don't call me Ice Princess."

"Lord Murakan, I feel sad. Why don't you give me a nickname?"

"Sad? From now on, I'll call you 'Toughie.' Toughie, I'm really not playing around, so please tell the kid. Once my recovery is complete, I'll head straight to the battlefield."

"Even though the youngest always nags about how Lord Murakan is acting, I'm actually quite worried. You know it."

"Chet, I don't understand. He doesn't seem to like me dating Strawberry Pie."

"Every child usually wants to avoid seeing their parents' affectionate gestures. But Gilly, are you officially in a romantic relationship with Lord Murakan now?"

"This is the first time I'm hearing this, 1st flagbearer."

"Strawberry Pie?"

Syris devoured the sandwich in an instant.

It was clear that if she and Luna were to go out to the battlefield now, she would have to risk her life once again. It was a fear that was both daunting and unwelcome, yet strangely comforting.

"Let's go, 1st flagbearer."

[Booong!]

As the white dimensional portal opened, Mort began to dash through the snow garden.

"Do you still dislike transporting martial artists? Dr. Qwaul needs to finish the mass production model of Red Owl as soon as possible."

"No, it's not just about transportation. Well... even if it's just about transportation, I need to fulfill that role properly."

"Not only your skills, but you also have grown mentally."

"But by the way, are you alright?"

"What do you mean?"

"The Crimson Aura. I heard there's a limit to the number of times it can be used... From the start of the war until now, you've been using it almost every day without much rest."

"Ah, that. I'm not entirely sure myself."

"What?"

"My father told me to restrain its usage as much as possible until I became a Genesis knight. However, until the battle against Gikalo, using it consecutively felt a bit burdensome. But when I killed Gikalo this time, I used a lot of Crimson Aura, and it felt particularly refreshing beyond just being unwearied."

"Refreshing... you say?"

"Yes, it felt like impurities were being expelled from within my body."

"Isn't that an even more dangerous state?"

"I've been thinking about that, too, wondering if that's not the case. But no matter how much I think about it, it doesn't feel dangerous. I guess my father might have felt like this when he overcame demonization. 

"I see."

"Of course, if I start feeling like I'm straining my body again, I'll refrain from using it as much as possible. If that happens, Lady Syris will have to play a bigger role. I realized this time that even the Myriad Ice could wipe out demons like my crimson sword technique does."

[Booong.]

Mort emerged from the snow garden. In an instant, they arrived at the Kingdom of Kikaro.

There were no traces of the battle Luna and Syris had fought here four days ago. In the ruined castle, a new fortress had been summoned, and there was even stronger demonic energy permeating the entire plain than before.

"It seems there's almost no useless low-level troops like back then. And this time, it seems like only Demon Kings were sent without any commanders mixed in."

Luna smiled mischievously and looked at Syris.

"It's just a good experience."

"A great attitude. But if they take out the troops, shouldn't they have taken out the fortress as well? Do these remain as resources?"

Clang!

Luna lifted Krantel and spoke. Just like last time, she was ready to start by smashing the fortress using her Heaven shatterer.

But this time, the Demon Kings revealed themselves outside the fortress first.

"Ah, trying to start recklessly again, I see. Hey, Luna Runcandel. It would be best not to destroy Misol's castle. Even though Misol may not express herself well, she absolutely can't tolerate her own castle being destroyed."

Except for Misol, three Demon Kings were emerging from the castle gate. Luna glanced over them and shrugged her shoulders.

"Is that so? Why bring something so precious into the human world then? Ah, are you planning to die together? Or perhaps something precious has to be broken for you to show your full power?"

"The latter is more accurate. I am Vise Scalo, ruler of the deep ocean area of the True Demon World."

"I'm Tilias."

"I'm Kukan Ten... I came to avenge Sikan, the one who was killed by miscellaneous thing from the Hidden Palace."

"Sikan? One of the commanders died four days ago. Well, that's fortunate. Lady Syris, this time you will take care of this Kukan. It seems he's interested in you, too."

At a glance, Kukan was clearly a formidable opponent, unlike Billagul or Sikan. Syris nodded quietly.

'Lady Syris, the more I see, the more adorable aspects you have. But that guy is still too much for you... I'll take care of the other guys first, and when you've gained enough enlightenment and are about to die, I'll rescue you.'

Of course, if Syris were to show even more potential than Luna expected, it wouldn't be impossible, but Luna was certain that the enemies had new tricks up their sleeves compared to the battle against Gikalo.

'The purpose of the preemptive attack is to deplete Zito's flesh. However, Gikalo didn't use flesh. The demons probably aren't foolish either, so this time, they might have increased their numbers and each have a piece of Zito's flesh. If Kukan, while facing Lady Syris, were to use a piece of Zito's flesh, there would be no way for her to counter it.'

Luna refocused her energy on the blade of Krantel.

"The introduction and target selection is over. Except for Kukan, the three of you should come at once. Gikalo at least had some dignity until the last moment, but I wonder how you guys will be."

Naturally, Luna expected the Demon Kings to engage in battle while concealing their ultimate moves.

However, her expectations were shattered right from the start. The Demon Kings suddenly drew out pieces of Zito's flesh.

Creak!

As the Demon Kings grasped the flesh, Luna and Syris suddenly found their vision completely gone purple.

Just from the power contained within the Zito's flesh absorbed by demon kings, Luna and Syris felt an intense pressure as if their skin were being pricked.

"Did you really think we would let Kukan and the little master of the hidden palace fight separately? We're not gentlemen like Gikalo."

"Lady Syris, plans have changed. Escape now using Mort. It would have been better if I came alone this time..."

Syris immediately nodded without resisting or showing any sign of wounded pride, unlike before.

However, the dimensional portal to the snow garden from where she could summon Mort did not open. Vise smirked at Syris's bewildered expression and smiled mischievously.

"Don't think about running away. Both of you will be thrown into the deepest sea of hell today."

Unbeknownst to Luna and Syris, the black water was flooding the ground they stood on. Vise's deep ocean ability was demonstrated as they were completely submerged in water within seconds.

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