Demon World – The Edge of Ruin
As Henry and I walked through the Demon World, the dark sky above us was nothing out of the ordinary.
After a moment of silence, Henry turned to me and said, "Samuel, it feels like we're on a never-ending journey. In our first life, we were best friends. In our second, we became Heavenly Demon and Heaven's Wing. And now, in this third life, we've reincarnated as tragic male leads, humiliated and betrayed by our wives. I really hate this kind of cliché from those disgusting novels."
I let out a chuckle and replied, "Do you really think those so-called wives can do anything to us? My so-called wife is nothing more than a pathetic woman who doesn't even deserve my time, let alone bear my children. I'm not some weak, miserable fool. I am the Heavenly Demon. If Abigail thinks her status as a CEO makes her powerful, she's sorely mistaken—I surpass her in every way."
Henry burst into laughter. "You're absolutely right. My so-called wife in this life, Katerina, is just as pathetic. There's no way I'd ever bow to a woman who lacks even an ounce of pride, no matter how high she stands as a CEO."
Turning my focus elsewhere, I commanded, "System, show me the two remaining quests."
A glowing interface materialized before us.
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Currently Active Quest:
Baron's Secret Hideout – Locate and destroy one of Baron's hidden strongholds.
(Reward: +12 Intelligence, +8 Strength, Hidden Skill Unlock)
Next Quest:
Twin Demonic Generals – Eliminate Baron's Right Hand and Left Hand, Cybris and Astern.
(Reward: +18 Strength, +15 Endurance, Dual Combat Mastery)
I narrowed my eyes at the screen. "So, Baron is finally making his move. About time we end this game of hide and seek."
Henry grinned. "That bastard's minions won't know what hit them."
I crossed my arms and spoke again. "System, show our status window."
Another glowing screen appeared in front of us.
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[STATUS WINDOW – HEAVENLY DEMON]
Name: Samuel Gebb
Title: The Harbinger of Destruction
Level: 82
Strength: 255
Agility: 225
Endurance: 235
Intelligence: 205
Charisma: 185
Unique Abilities:
Breath of Destruction – A wave of energy that erases anything in its path.
Void Step – Moves between dimensions at near-instant speed.
Dragon Fear – A passive aura that forces weaker beings into submission.
Black Heart Resurgence – Grants limitless stamina and strength, adapting in battle. Acts as a second heart on the right side of the player.
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[STATUS WINDOW – HEAVEN'S WING]
Name: Henry Hans
Title: The Divine Executioner
Level: 80
Strength: 245
Agility: 235
Endurance: 230
Intelligence: 195
Charisma: 165
Unique Abilities:
Judgment's Wrath – A divine strike that ignores all defenses, dealing pure destruction.
Celestial Blink – Instantly teleports to an enemy's blind spot.
Holy Annihilation – Unleashes a blast of sacred energy, capable of erasing entire battlefields.
Lightborn Rebirth – Passively regenerates wounds at an accelerated rate.
Titan Heart – Boosts physical strength and endurance, acting as a second heart on the right side.
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Henry smirked as he closed his status window. "Looks like we've come a long way."
I let out a small chuckle. "Too far for anyone to catch up."
Henry looked at me, his expression unusually serious as he asked, "After our third life is over, what do you think will happen?"
I let out a sigh, staring at the dark sky above. "Either we'll move on to a fourth life, repeating this endless cycle… or we might return to our original world, but with the identities and power we have now."
Henry chuckled, shaking his head. "If we do return, I doubt we'd be the same nobodies we once were. Can you imagine us living normal lives after everything we've been through?"
I smirked. "Normal? Henry, we surpassed that concept long ago. Whether it's another life or our original world, one thing is certain—no one will ever control us again."
Henry and I continued walking in silence, our footsteps crunching against the rocky ground. Then, breaking the tension, I spoke. "I told you already about Baron, right? Not only is he becoming more powerful, but he also possesses our combined powers from our second life."
Henry stopped in his tracks, his fists clenching so tightly that his knuckles turned white. His golden eyes burned with fury. "That bastard… I'm going to make sure he pays for what he did. The powers we received in our second lives weren't just some random gifts—they were granted to us because we were chosen by God. And now he dares to claim them as his own?"
I exhaled sharply, my gaze darkening. "Yeah. And I'm going to rip Baron apart for disrespecting God."
Henry turned to me, his smirk filled with righteous anger. "Think he's ready for us?"
I chuckled, cracking my knuckles. "Doesn't matter. Ready or not, he's already lost the moment he stole from us."
A sudden gust of wind howled through the wasteland, carrying whispers of something unnatural. The ground trembled slightly beneath us, as if reacting to our intent. The Demon World itself knew—war was coming.
Henry exhaled, his aura flaring with divine energy. "If he thinks he can challenge the will of Heaven, then we'll remind him exactly who he's dealing with."
I smirked, my eyes glowing with an eerie crimson light. "And when we're done, there won't be enough of him left to even remember his name."