Demons (beasts) are simple and strong.

Because while complex special abilities are disadvantaged only at first glance, they can easily collapse if you even find a tactic. And people - especially Explorers (Explorers) - find a winning opportunity from a few tips, even in combat, because of their excellent insight and adaptability.

Until the result, for example, even if many sacrifices are made, one day we will always be able to win. That's the person, the Seeker.

In contrast, demons (beasts) with excellent pure arm strength and speed do not have a clear weakness, and this one is far more difficult to attack. Because if it becomes a battle between power versus power, speed versus speed, demons (beasts) are far more advantageous.

Not to mention, the deeper the depth, the more advanced the demon (beast) also becomes. Even if we try to make the numbers say things and challenge them, in semi-productive command abilities and tactics, they can easily fall apart of formation, losing the interests of the population and even disadvantage the opposite.

Strong, agile, intelligent, these three combined demons (beasts) are very difficult to fight.

The Devil of Depth Eight (Beast), the Demon-Eyed Babylonian King (Dantalion) is equipped with arms and agility, as well as advanced intelligence, up to the ability to specialize in interpersonal combat of reading minds on the contrary. It is a demon (beast) that embodies the true, simple, strong.

In the same depth eight demons (beasts) are dragon species black armored dragons (black dragons). Overall danger is the same level, and in some cases the large black armored dragon (Black Dragon) is higher, but the more challenging crusade will undoubtedly be the devil-eyed baboon king (Dantalion).

"Kym, I need wounded Vrakav! Ofelia, cover Kym!

The war situation was clearly unfavourable. The strength of the devil-eyed baboon king (Dantalion) far exceeds information-based expectations.

"toys...... toys...... ippies...... ippies, asobel...... kiki......"

The battle between the Heavenly Wings Knights and the Demon-Eyed Bamboo King (Dantalion) has already begun for an hour. The aftermath of a fierce offensive is crushing down the trees, deciding the earth and transforming the terrain greatly.

While the Leons were beginning to exhaust themselves from that never-ending fierce struggle, the devil-eyed baboon king (Dantalion) boasted of toughness reminiscent of infinity and mocked the Leons in a creepy human language.

As originally planned, he succeeded in sweeping away the miscellaneous fish with a range attack the moment he met his enemies. However, despite isolating the devil-eyed baboon king (Dantalion), he has not been able to inflict a single scratch on his body. Even though there are historical differences in physical abilities, it's because they can't work together enough because they're reading the mind.

From his heartless state, Leon uses his healing and wall protection skills continuously to rebuild an instantly collapsing formation. Vrakav summons a flaming giant while his wounds heal. The burning stiff arm was beaten to death by the devil-eyed baboon king (Dantalion).

As a matter of course, it is slightly discouraged. But before he dodged, Kym's spear and Ophelia's arrow awaited him. With a fierce rainfall, he triumphs over the demon-eyed baboon king (Dantalion).

"Waste."

In a moment, the demon-eyed baboon king (Dantalion) disappears neglectfully.

up there. He was jumping slightly with that giant and instantly escaping to the sky. An ambush does not work on the mind's eye baboon king (Dantalion). But you know that from the edge.

"Gigi!?

The first startling voice ever uttered by the demon-eyed baboon king (Dantalion). There was Leon over his head before the devil-eyed baboon king (Dantalion) escaped.

Leon is capable of transferring not only his skills, but also his own body, from a state of heartless to action in an instant. Even if the mind is read, an ambush is possible if we can act beforehand before it is dealt with.

An hour after the battle began. Indeed, the war situation was unfavourable. But the real Seeker is what grows in battle. During the repeated attacks, Leon was slipping through what seemed to be the divine speed of the Devil's Eye Bamboo King (Dantalion).

Leon's swinging sword is filled with holy light.

Knight Skill: Divine Impact, a divine fluctuation.

A skill that converts magic into a thermal sphere and releases it. Furthermore, the sacred attribute, which is the weakness of all demons (beasts), is also granted, so that if you land a bullet, you can reduce all abilities by 30% for about five seconds. Only for five seconds, and because of its resistance to demons (beasts), it cannot be used continuously, but Leons and the Heavenly Wings Knights were confident that they could bring it to victory within that time.

A light sphere reminiscent of a small sun is emitted from Leon's sword.

But the devil-eyed baboon king (Dantalion) swung himself in the air. Leon didn't panic and tried to activate the second shot, but detected the anomaly and shouted at his fellow men on the ground.

"Everybody, avoid it!!!

The devil-eyed baboon king (Dantalion), who should have been cornered in the air, had an evil grin. And in its hands, countless stones are gripped.

It was at the exact same time that Leon deployed a fence (barrier) to his companions and the demon-eyed baboon king (Dantalion) threw a stone at them.

I can't compare a stone thrower. Its power is a small meteorite. If you land a bullet on a person, it is so destructive that it becomes smoke and mists. It poured down into the earth like a meteor pack.

Awesome roar, curly earthly smoke. Leon, who landed on the ground, waved his sword and caused the wind, paying off the earthen smoke. As soon as my vision opens, I look for my people. Kym is safe. Vlacaf has also suffered some injuries, but is standing on his own feet. But Ophelia...

"Damn! Everybody, retreat! My lord, I'm in charge!

But Ophelia fell and fell, losing her right arm. Leon's fence (barrier) could have reduced his power, but it was still destructive enough to chop his arms off.

Kym carries Ophelia and begins to retreat with Vlacaf. The remaining flaming giant is attacked by the demon-eyed baboon king (Dantalion), but vanished with a swing of rigid arms. The devil-eyed baboon king (Dantalion) advances to Leon, who guards his companion's exit.

Knight Skill: Holy Shield Wall (Holy Shield).

Knight Skill: Steel Will.

The Invisible Wall (Barrier) and the ability to multiply one's Endurance by ten while standing on a Shield will stop the Demon-Eyed Babylonian (Dantalion) from storming. But the power was great, and the blood poured out of Leon's eyes, his mouth, and his nose, which he had received with his shield.

"Toys, Tsuyoi...... Demo, Hon Uni, Tsuyoino, Omaedake......"

The devil-eyed baboon king (Dantalion), who tries to crush Leon from the top of his shield with his rigid arms, provokes him with a creepy grin.

"Miel, Kyiv, Juan...... Omaetachi...... Oreno, Tequijanai. toys... toys... kick kick kick..."

The provocation, Leon laughed with his nose as he endured the pain.

"That's a cheap provocation. Demons are monkeys."

"Kiki...... tsyogattemo, waste...... Omaenococo, Yomel...... Oretachi, catenai, soooomottail…"

"Yes, we can't win now. But the Seeker never gives up. Once you lose, you always win. You're the last one to lose!

Leon's shield shines a dazzling light.

Knight Skill: Absolute Defense (Invisible).

Wall (barrier) skills that reflect every attack only once. The demon-eyed baboon king (Dantalion), who was about to crush Leon, is subjected to its inverted power and blown far rearward.

Leon hurried away before the demon-eyed baboon king (Dantalion) regained his position. Twenty-four hours are required to reuse (recast) Absolute Defense (Invisible). With Ophelia injured and also losing her back hand of absolute defense (Invisible), the war situation sucked at once.

But Leon understood. There are still winning opportunities left. Even from this state it is possible to win. And to do that...

You have to sacrifice someone to make sure you beat the devil-eyed baboon king (Dantalion)...

"Oui! Docoder? Oui! Oui!...... Ooooooooo!!!

The devil-eyed baboon king (Dantalion), who has lost sight of the Leons, has been searching his surroundings repeatedly for the same call.

But Leon and the others will never be found. Because Vlacaf is putting up a bond where he is no longer perceived to exist. As long as I'm in this, I can't sense my figure, smell, voice, and thoughts from over there.

Most importantly, the junction is very brittle, so delicate that it breaks in its magical aftermath the moment it enters the preparation to activate its attack skills, even if it tries to ambush this into hiding.

Furthermore, due to the intense magic consumption, it will not last long. Even though I can't find it now, I couldn't stay hidden like this. There is a danger that a demon-eyed baboon king (Dantalion) who has boiled his business will attack as far as allowances are concerned.

"The treatment is over. Can you move your arm?

As Leon asked, Ophelia checked the motion of the connected right arm and nodded.

"Yeah, a little paralyzed, but no problem. Thanks, Leon."

Thousand-cut flying Ophelia's arm was being recovered by Vlacaf. Leon's ability to recover does not restore the lost arm itself, but it is possible to stick to its original state. However, Ophelia was far from being in perfect condition even when her arms were connected, as a large amount of blood spilled out when her arms were severed a thousand times. It is very faded and breathing is unstable.

You can move if you take a combat reminder. But it won't last long and I'm worried about recoil. Even though, combat reminders are a heavy burden on the body. Yet, if used in this condition, even if you could win a fight, you were likely to suffer a serious obstacle.

"Sorry, Leon..."

Leon smiles and shakes his head to Ophelia, who apologizes for looking sorry.

"Never mind. I haven't lost yet."

That being said, it is also true that the situation sucks. As a leader, it was clear that it was time to make a decision.

"Hey, guys..."

It was never the moment Leon opened his mouth to his will. Kym raises his hand.

"I have a plan. Would you listen to me, if I may?

"What's the plan?

"You can't win like this. But if we don't win, we don't have a future. So I'm gonna hang on to everything I got."

"Everything...... no way!?

Leon, who sensed the meaning of the word, had no choice but to be stunned. But it turns out that Kym at the time was flat and already ready.

"I'll lure him out. Use the Sunwheel Extreme Light (Seraphim Blade) at that moment. That's all we have left to win."

Knight Skill: Sunwheel Extreme Light (Seraphim Blade).

By consuming all magic, this is the Knight's most powerful attack skill, emitting a ray of extreme power that combines sacred and inflamed attributes.

Indeed, with its power, it would be able to lay a heavy burden on the devil-eyed baboon king (Dantalion). However, besides the disadvantage of consuming all magic on the Sun Wheel Extreme Light (Seraphim Blade), there was a risk that the attack range would be too wide to involve allies. Skills like that can't be used lightly, and if Kym is in the mood, I'll be damned.

"No! I can't allow an operation like that! It's too dangerous!"

When Leon argues, Kym shakes his head quietly.

"This junction blocks our existence from him. But if you try to activate a powerful offensive skill, the junction will collapse in the aftermath. I mean, we can't ambush you from here. In order to ambush him, we need to confront him again. And the way Ophelia fought so far can't make that gap any more than she was wounded"

"That's why!

"Leon, I'm not trying to kill myself with anything. Even for me, there are so many things I want to do, and I'm not going to end up here. It's okay, we'll get out of the ray at the right time. Trust me."

It soon became clear that the word was a lie. Kym and I have been dating since we were babies. Even though I don't have the ability to read my mind, I knew what I was thinking was in my hands. Kym is also ready to die. To make the Leons win.

Ophelia and Vlacaf also seem to be guessing its sincerity. But I didn't pinch my mouth because I also understand that Kym's determination was stiff. It's just a depressing look.

"... Indeed, in order for us to win from here, we have to sacrifice someone. I know that, too. But I still can't admit it."

"Then what? There's no other way, is there? If you retreat, you're a loser. The Heavenly Knights will disband and we will be scattered."

"No, there's another way. - Join the Blue Beyond. If we work with them, we can fight without sacrificing Kym"

"Become!?

Kym is flabbergasted by the measures Leon has told him.

"Wait, Leon! What happens to the exam if you do that!?

Ophelia stunned and disturbed. Leon sighs and speaks his sincerity.

"The exam... let's give up. Either way, the Blue Beyond alone can't beat the Demon-Eyed Bamboo King. There are no winners in this exam. Then, in order not to downgrade the rating at all, we will work with Ethereal Heaven Outside (Blue Beyond) to defeat the Devil's Eye Babylon King (Dantalion). If both are not losers and both are winners, the creation of the clan will not be allowed, but at least the dissolution of the party will be avoided and there will be no significant underestimation"

I'm sorry to hear about the creation of the clan, but after the Ten Kings of the Underworld (Valiants) have been crusaded, I'll have to apply again. This is the right and surest way to survive without taking any casualties. Leon thought everyone would understand. But on the three faces, there was only confusion and fear.

"You're lying... I can't believe he did what he said..."

"I see, this is what his words meant..."

To the words of Ophelia and Vlacaf, Leon tilts his neck.

The moment I tried to ask what it was, Kym grabbed me by the shoulder.

"Leon, are you serious? Are you seriously going to give up your exams and fight with the Ethereal Outside (Blue Beyond)? They're enemies! He's the one we have to win!

"I know. I know."

"No, you don't understand! I don't know anything! Trust me, Leon! I'll do absolutely fine! I'll let you win! Absolutely!

"Kym, calm down..."

"I'm calm! Calm down, I'm thinking of the Heavenly Wings Knights! And you believe in Noel Stolen, not me!?

Leon looked away from Kym's impending appeal. But as a leader, you can't flip a decision here. Even if you haunt your heart, for example.

"That's right. I believe in you more than you do, Noel. Now you're totally losing your cool. How do you tell me to believe you're in that state?

Leon doesn't hate Kym. It's not like I don't believe it either. I just didn't want to sacrifice anyone. Kym releases her hand and glances back. The face was crying. I am weeping and distorting my face with regret.

"Well... that's your answer..."

"Kym, we'll discuss this when the fight is over. Anyway, now-"

Unexpectedly, Kym held Leon tight. And whisper in your ear.

"I knew he was right. You're the traitor..."

"... Huh?

A sharp pain strikes Leon's abdomen. A warm liquid wet his hand as he stumbled into his knee and placed his hand where it was damaged. It was bright red blood.

"... Ka, Kym?

As Leon looked up, Kym's hand was gripped with a bloody knife.

"Rest assured, the steeple has been removed. But there is a powerful paralysis poison on it. No matter how much you are, you can't move for a while."

"Kym, what are you doing!?

Ophelia rushes over and supports Leon's body.

"Vlacaf, take the healing pills (potions) out of my porch! Come on!"

"Oh, oh! Wait for me!

Ophelia and Vlacaf began to treat Leon, even as he panicked about the sudden. Leon moves his mouth toward Kym as his consciousness blurs because of the paralysis poison.

Why not?

"I've always been jealous of you. I hated you more than I did. But, you know, because you're one of us, because you're my disciple, because you thought you believed me, and you've been here before. I wasn't afraid to lose my life for you..."

Kym collapsed and covered her face with both hands.

"But I can't do it anymore... I can't do this anymore... I... want to be free..."

Tears also spill out of Leon's eyes at the confession spoken with the whimper. I didn't know. I didn't know you were having such a hard time. I thought you knew everything......

"Mitsuketa! Mitsukita! Toys, Mitsukita!

Suddenly, the ecstatic voice of the devil-eyed baboon king (Dantalion) sounds. The Leons make their bodies strong, but things are not right. I don't think I found this one.

At the end of that gaze, a boy in a black coat appears. Noel Stolen, leader of Blue Beyond. Noel, who should not have seen this one, thanked Leon and the others.

"Dear Heavenly Wings Knights, Thank you for your hard work in exposing up to this point"