Chapter 38 – The Path to the Demon Continent

Chapter 38 – The Path to the Demon Continent

The journey to the Demon Continent had officially begun. Reo, Celestia, Lucia, and their newly tamed Abyssal Dragon, Dragnar, soared through the skies. The vast ocean below them stretched endlessly, reflecting the golden hues of the rising sun. Their destination lay beyond the horizon, where the realm of demons and forgotten legends awaited them.

A Mysterious Warning

As they traveled, Celestia's expression grew serious. She turned to Reo, her celestial blue eyes filled with divine wisdom.

"Reo, the Demon Continent is not just a land of monsters. It holds something far more dangerous—an ancient power sealed away long ago."

Reo narrowed his eyes. "Something even you fear, Celestia?"

She hesitated before answering. "It is not fear, but caution. The Demon Lord you are destined to fight is just a piece of something greater. The true enemy… has yet to reveal itself."

Lucia placed a hand on Reo's arm, her concern evident. "No matter what we face, we're in this together."

Reo smirked, the fire in his emerald-green eyes burning with determination. "Then let's see what fate has in store for us."

Arrival at the Demon Continent

After two days of flight, they finally saw the towering black cliffs of the Demon Continent. The moment Dragnar crossed the boundary, the air grew thick with malevolent energy. The land was lifeless, covered in dark, twisted forests and abandoned ruins.

A group of armored warriors, their armor adorned with demonic symbols, awaited them at the edge of the cliffs. The leader, a tall woman with crimson horns, stepped forward, her piercing red eyes scanning the newcomers.

"State your purpose, outsiders."

Reo stepped forward. "We seek an audience with the Demon King."

The demon woman smirked. "Then prove yourselves worthy… in battle."

Without warning, the warriors attacked, their dark blades glowing with cursed energy. Reo dodged with lightning speed, countering with a powerful shadow-enhanced slash. Celestia and Lucia joined the fight, their magic illuminating the battlefield.

The battle was fierce, but Reo's overwhelming strength forced the demons to kneel before him.

The leader of the warriors wiped the blood from her lip and smirked. "You might just be strong enough to survive here."

She motioned for them to follow. "Come. The Demon King awaits."

A Fateful Meeting

As they approached the Demon King's castle, a chilling presence filled the air. Celestia clenched her fists.

"This aura… it's the same as that ancient power."

Reo cracked his knuckles. "Then it's time to see what we're really up against."

With each step toward the throne room, the tension grew. The battle for the fate of the world was about to begin.

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To be continued in Chapter 39…