Chapter 38: Attack of the Demon Activists

And it didn't take long for the both of them to beat their enemies.

"Ho, Amazing To think you guys are able to beat them. Did you know they are all at the peak of the mana user stage? Seriously I guess this year's recruits are impressive."

"You talking as if it's a done deal."

"Because it is."

Taking out a whip he charged at the near-exhausted two

~~~~~Leia Von Grail's POV~~~~~~

At a different area from Jayven and Clayton a group of examinees were being attacked by the same members who are also from the demon activists.

"Miss President these guys are like zombies they are numerous."

"That's right they are also strong we won't last long."

"Hold it in. I'm sure help will come."

"Okay."

"That's right I'm sure the teachers and the authorities will save us."

President Leia who is leading the group of examinees tried to give them encouragement with her positive outlook. And failing her the group also raised their voices as they attacked back.

But the people around them were not giving them peace of mind even for a moment.

"It's useless, the hope you're asking for, already has their hands full. With our group outside you only waiting in vain.'

"AHHAHAHAH, That's right"

"Give up, and join us."

"We shall bring the world to a new and fulfilling future."

"We will rise to prominence."

"With the Demon King as our guide."

"""HAhahhahha"""

The group of demon activists laughed as they declared their goals to the examinees. Along with it, they showed strength in each of their attacks along with their vigor as they kept on standing up.

"These madmen. We will not succumb to your words we are not stupid enough to become your slaves."

"That's right we shall break through this and survive."

"""Yeah."""

"You heard them we will not lose hope."

Fearlessly facing her enemies Leia stood her ground as she turned to look at her allies.

"Everyone, Attack!"

"""AAAaaaahhhhhhh!"""

With Leia's war cry, the group of examinees fought back pushing through against the demon activist.

'I said all those but clearly, we are at a disadvantage. It won't be long till we lose in this fight. The only saving grace is the group of prodigies we have here.'

Knowing the situation Leia had no choice but to give false hope to her fellow examinees.

'But even so, it isn't that bad now that I think about it we are giving our all in this, and also thanks to these guys we are able to handle it just fine.'

Leia looked at the eight individuals around her one fighting with brute strength, with speed some also used unique weapons and magic skill-based abilities.

'But among them, one stands above the rest including me and it is that girl using the flames.'

Leia looks at the flame user girl who is able to take on two to three members of Demon activists who are at the Mana User stage.

'I know I shouldn't feel this but I am quite jealous of her ability. Although there are those who are also those who have magic base attacks, she is the one that is able to use it at a great feat.'

Then as though complaining one of the examinees said something that everyone hoped to happen at the moment.

"Damn it if only Clayton is here, we wouldn't have that much of a problem."

"Your right where is he?"

"From what I know he was hunting other examinees like crazy."

"Yeah, a lot were running away from him."

"I can't believe I will say this but I hope he was hunting here."

"Me too."

"With this number of examinees, he had to, right?"

"What are you guys doing chit-chatting? Help out!"

"Yeah, Stop yapping and help."

"Oh sorry."

Although they were complaining the group still worked together as they joined back in battle.

'That's right, I hate to admit it but if only Clayton was here, we would have an easy time. I also heard from a few of these examinees that he was hunting down other examines so a lot of them are avoiding him. But I really do hope he is hunting here, or I at least hope he is heading the way here.'

~~~~~Outside the Dark veil~~~~~~

"Tch to think they were so willing to waste so many resources to accomplish this damn task."

"Colonel!"

Anger filled Colenel Lewis' eyes as she looked at the dark veil surrounding the whole examination venue.

Then taking her attention one of her subordinates called out to her.

"You guys are so damn late. What have you been doing?"

"Colonel your arm."

"I'm asking a question damn it!"

"Y-yes The thing is-."

Although worried about her current state her subordinate explained everything. About how an ambush occurred, the infiltration of the enemy, and how they lost a number of their loyal comrades.

"What the heck is going on? How come they were able to get under our noses without our prior knowledge? Also, how did they know our actions? This is weird even if they infiltrate us this would only be revealed during the exam Getting in advance needs a higher conduct of authority. WHO IS IT!- Ugh."

"Colonel!"

"Quiet!"

Colonel Lewis yelled enduring the pain. And not wanting to get her wounds to worsen he called for their Healers fast.

"Medic! Medic, fast!"

"No!"

"But-."

"I said no. It is already contaminated it would need a high-rank purification spell to erase it."

"Then what should we do? The longer it stays the worse it will be and it won't be long till-."

"I know it won't heal anymore. But don't worry I already stopped it from spreading any further."

"But still, now that part of the body is contaminated."

"Yes, I will have to cut off my arm not to mention it might never be back to hot it was before."

"Colonel."

"Sir, we are here."

As they were still having difficulties about what was currently happening, the Healers arrived.

"No need we just need you to prepare for now We might need you guys once the veil loses its effect."

"Is there a way to destroy this?"

"No idea. Once it activates everything there will be isolated and no contacts can be made. Not to mention its strong defense it is hard to get in, unless I am at my full strength that is."

"I see so they know about this and target you first as well as stopping us from supporting you."

"I think so as well but we need to find another initiative to get in there. What should we do?"

"I think I can do something about that."

Then as though hope arrived a woman reassured Colonel Lewis and the others.

"You are?"

"The name is Chris, here, you will understand if you look at it."

"After answering Colonel Lewis' question, the woman who is actually Chris throws a card at Colonel Lewis."

And upon receiving it she was shocked by what she saw. But knowing the situation she stood up with great difficulty and said to her.

"Miss Chris we will do as you say. Everyone l Whatever she says is my word if not above mine so don't disrespect her understood."

"Yes ma'am."

"Well then follow me after I break this thing."

Chirs stood at the front of the dark veil ready to dish out her attack. Then with a swift movement, she stepped back at a high speed.

Then following it was a sound of trees being destroyed.

"Tch to think you would notice me. I was about to deliver a finishing blow to that woman and safely escape."

The assailant showed himself after receiving Chris' attack from stepping back. And with it was an annoyed tone knowing that his plan had now failed.

"Now you showing here disrupted my plans. Whoever you are you got lucky from escaping my attack, but don't think you will be lucky this time."

The man said as he turned invisible to the eyes of everyone around him.

"He has an artifact a cursed one at that."

"Hehehe, you people from the association really think highly of yourself. You kept on saying that the artifacts of the Great Hero are so awesome but here I will show you how amazing the weapon of the great Demon King is!"

The voice of the man echoed throughout the place making it hard to discern his location.

"This is a waste of time." Chris said as she stomped the ground then with a shock wave the earth cracked.

And with it is the dust floating around the area.

"There you are."

Seeing the change in the surroundings Chris found her target and charged at him.

"How?!"

Not wanting to be implicated he blocked the attack and flew off.

"Gahah!" The man flew hitting the forest at his back like he did earlier.

"Hmph, go apprehend him I need to destroy that, Veil."

"Where are you going?"

Then out of nowhere, the man from before stood back up. But this time something is strange about him.

"Wait just now his atmosphere seems different, right?"

Confused the colonel asked Chris for her confirmation.

"Yes, he is being Possessed."