The Fifth Summon

They'd only resumed their journey when Damien paused, gazing at the group trailing behind him.

He'd noticed a troubling pattern: it seemed his presence was attracting demons of higher grades, far more dangerous than the ones the group could usually handle.

While he could easily eliminate the threats, the others weren't so fortunate. Arielle was safe with Aquila by her side, but the rest were vulnerable despite their skills.

Damien's silver eyes narrowed as he made a decision. He walked over to Axiom, who was discussing strategies with Vel and Jallen, now fully recovered from his earlier abduction.

"I'm going ahead," Damien said bluntly.

Axiom blinked in confusion. "Ahead? Why?"

"Because it seems like my presence makes things harder for you," Damien replied. "The demons I attract are too strong for this group to handle. If I move ahead, I'll draw them away."