Chapter 13: The Path to Hell

A heavy silence fell upon the battlefield as Kuragami gazed at his hands—his right hand pulsating with pure demonic darkness, while his left hand radiated divine, godly light. His golden eyes glowed with an intensity that made even the strongest warriors tremble.

The transformation was complete.

Kuragami lifted his newly forged weapon, a magnificent blade that shifted in form—one moment a sword, the next a spear, then a shield. It responded to his will, changing seamlessly, bathed in an energy that merged darkness, light, and gold.

Alexandra stared in awe.

"This is… impossible."

Kuragami turned to him, his voice steady.

"Where should I train? I must become the most powerful being in this world. And more importantly… where can I find my father?"

Alexandra took a deep breath before answering.

"If you seek true strength, there is only one place—Hell."

The moment he said that, the demons standing nearby flinched. Even they, creatures of the underworld, feared that place.

Kuragami narrowed his eyes.

"Hell?"

Alexandra nodded.

"Hell is not just a land of fire and suffering—it is the origin of true chaos and destruction. It is where the strongest demons are born, where the laws of this world do not apply."

Kuragami smirked.

"Then that's exactly where I need to go."

Alexandra grinned, impressed by Kuragami's unwavering resolve.

"Then prepare yourself. Because once we enter Hell, there is no turning back."

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The Journey to Hell

Alexandra raised his hand, summoning a massive black and red portal in the sky. The portal pulsed with a dangerous energy, crackling like a storm of blood and fire.

Kuragami stepped forward without hesitation.

As soon as he crossed the threshold, a violent force slammed into him.

A pressure so intense it felt like his very existence was being torn apart.

A test.

A trial.

"This is nothing."

Kuragami clenched his fists and pushed forward.

As soon as Alexandra stepped in after him, the portal closed, trapping them in an entirely different world.

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Hell: The Land of Eternal Suffering

The air was thick with the scent of sulfur and blood. The sky was a swirling crimson abyss, and the ground beneath them cracked with every step, releasing bursts of black flames.

Demonic creatures roamed the wastelands, each one more terrifying than the last. Towering beasts with multiple eyes, fanged horrors, and creatures formed from pure malice.

Yet Kuragami felt… calm.

This place welcomed him.

"It feels… familiar."

Alexandra nodded.

"It should. The blood of the Demon King runs through you."

Kuragami took a deep breath, feeling his newfound power respond to this land.

"So, where do we start?"

Alexandra's expression hardened.

"We start with the most important lesson—control."

Suddenly—

A massive explosion erupted in the distance.

A creature larger than a mountain emerged from the flames—its body covered in thousands of writhing arms, each one reaching, grasping, consuming.

Its eyes locked onto Kuragami.

And it lunged.

Alexandra smirked.

"Lesson one: Survival."

Kuragami's golden eyes burned as he summoned his weapon.

And the battle began.

To Be Continued…