Razor and his group walked onto the battlefield from the side. They wanted to quickly activate the Dragon Heart.
"Huh?"
"Oi... oi... oi... ain't you Razor?" Jones asked, being nearby.
Razor continued walking, ignoring Jones.
"Indeed... it's Razor. The loner, right? Haha... it's been a while, Razor. You look different now." - Jones friends.
"What are you doing here, Razor?" Jones inquired.
Razor and his team kept moving toward the palace area, ignoring Jones' questions. This irritated Jones.
"Oi... how dare you ignore me!" Jones grabbed Razor's shoulder.
"Stop!" Paul intervened, holding Jones back.
"Who are you to stop me, dwarf!" Jones retorted.
*Huh? Why can't I move my hand? Who's this dwarf? He's strong!* Jones thought.
"Ahhh... let go of my hand!" Jones released his hand from Razor's shoulder.
"Heehhhh... I will remember what happened today, Razor!"
"GARGHHHH!"
Demon Lord Pico appeared in front of them with her army. She opened portals that brought monsters. A dozen portal doors emerged nearby them.
"Destroy them all, Tehee!" Demon Lord Pico commanded.
"Who's the kid sitting on top of the Minotaur?" Jones companion.
"I don't know, but what I'm sure of is that kid summoned all these monsters! If we defeat that kid, we'll surely get a lot of rewards," replied Jones.
"If that's the case, what are we waiting for! Let's go!" Jones and his friends rushed toward Demon Lord Pico to defeat her.
"Wait, Jones! That kid is not..." Razor tried to stop them, but his words were ignored.
"Only now you want to talk to me. It's too late; don't expect me to let you steal my glory," Jones said, ignoring Razor's words.
"Hiyarrghhh... you're dead, kid!" Jones swung his sword at Demon Lord Pico.
'Whooosshhh'
The Minotaur carrying Demon Lord Pico swiftly swung its large sword. The attack was so fast that Jones' companions couldn't evade in time. "Arrghhh!" In the blink of an eye, all of Jones' friends were killed by the attack.
'Claanng!' Jones managed to parry the Minotaur's attack with his sword.
"Huh? Ughhh..." Jones was stunned, seeing his friends die in front of him. He could only kneel before the Minotaur as his legs lost the strength to escape.
"Grrrrrrrrr!"
*This Minotaur is stronger and faster than usual. I don't want to die here. Someone help...* Jones couldn't speak anymore as fear gripped him.
"So boring, why are you so weak? Pico just wants to have fun, Tehee!"
*Who is this kid?* Jones still didn't know the true identity of Demon Lord Pico.
"Finish him, Tehee!" Demon Lord Pico gave the order.
The Minotaur lifted its large sword. Jones, who was beneath the sword, could only watch in horror.
*Gulp, HELP!* Jones closed his eyes.
'Whooosh'
'Dhoooom' The area shattered and crumbled after being struck by the Minotaur's sword.
"Hohoho, Pico didn't expect there to be another guest. Tehee!"
"Huh?" Jones opened his eyes, finding it hard to believe he was still alive. He had been saved by Izar just in time to avoid the Minotaur's strike.
"Ciss, we meet for the second time, Demon Lord Pico!" Razor spoke.
"Uhmm… Pico remembers you! Hehe, finally met someone interesting!"
"Don't get too excited, Demon Lord Pico, because your life will end here," Paul said.
"Wuhoo, Pico likes your words... How about we start our little game now! Tehee!"
The Minotaur and Demon Lord Pico's forces moved to attack Razor and Paul, who were before them.
"Garghhhh!"
"Heh, Black Hole!" Razor unleashed his forbidden magic.
A black wave began to form in front of him. 'Bzzzzz' the black wave sucked in everything around it. All of Demon Lord Pico's forces trying to attack Razor were pulled into the black wave.
"Garghhh!" Demon Lord Pico's forces tried to escape the suction but failed because it was too strong.
Jones, who had survived, was amazed by Razor's power. "Huh, is this the Razor I know?"
"What kind of magic is he using?" Jones wondered.
"Forbidden magic!" someone behind Jones explained.
"Who? ...HUH"
It was Monica's voice and her group Stingray. Their leader was also present.
"So, he's the one!" Gaius spoke.
"Yes, he's the one from the other world who disappeared during training!" Carlos answered.
"He looks strong...hmmm, or more precisely, he looks dangerous!" Rusk commented.
"Now is not the time to think about that. Our enemies are the same, so we need to help him," Gaius insisted.
"Okay, Captain! Besides, he's Sora's classmate, so I'll listen to the captain this time," Monica said.
"Do you like that weak kid, Monica? He's still so young!" Rusk asked.
Monica turned towards Rusk, smiling with a menacing aura. "Yes, what's wrong? Young! Why, am I old, Rusk? The age difference between us is only 5 years... you want to say I'm old?"
"Ahhhh... no! Hahaha... he suits you perfectly!" Rusk replied fearfully.
"You better shut your mouth, Rusk. If Monica gets angry, even the captain can't stop her, you know..." Carlos whispered.
"I know, I know!" Rusk whispered.
"Hoho, there's a human daring enough to use forbidden magic! As far as Pico knows, anyone using forbidden magic will be captured. Tehee!"
All of Demon Lord Pico's forces were completely sucked into the black wave. However, her forces wouldn't be depleted as long as the portal door remained open.
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'Tap... tap... tap'
Ray walked into the palace. The palace was empty, not guarded by any Demon soldiers.
"Huh? Where is everyone?" he looked back and realized that his comrades were no longer with him. He was alone in the Demon palace. Without fear, he continued towards the large door leading to the chamber where the Demon King resided.
Ray pushed open the large door, 'Creeeak,' and the door opened easily. He entered the room and saw Demon King sitting on a specially crafted throne for rulers.
"Finally, you've arrived, Hero. Welcome!" Demon King spoke.
"If you're here, who's on top of the palace then?"
"Ah... that's just my clone, specially created to summon you here, Hero!"
"So, you're the real Demon King!" Ray drew his sword.
"Relax hero! Let me introduce myself first. I am the 8th generation Demon King, Volkanon!"
"I don't have time to get to know you!"
'Shooosh,' Ray advanced and attacked Demon King Volkanon.
"Hugh, Hero is always in a rush."
'Whoosh,' Ray's sword swipe was easily evaded by Demon King Volkanon.
'Whoooshh... whoosh... whooosh'
"Ah... too slow!"
"Hiyarghh!" Ray.
'Dhiiiing,' Ray's sword was caught by Demon King with his hand.
"Huh!" Ray was surprised.
"Why are you so weak?"
"Heh... don't be too happy!" Ray's sword starts glowing, emanating a strong aura.
"Take this... Raging Blood!"
'KABOOOMM'
The attack destroyed a significant part of the palace.
"How dare you destroy my palace!"
"Next, it's your turn to be destroyed!" Ray said.
"If that's the case, show me! Garghh!" Demon King quickly attacked Ray.
'Shooosh!' In the blink of an eye, Demon King was in front of Ray.
"Gerrrghh!" *His speed!* Ray managed to dodge Demon King's attack.
Ray tried to maintain distance from Demon King because he couldn't evade all of Demon King's attacks.
"Why do you keep your distance? Why don't you counterattack, HAH!" Demon King attacked Ray continuously.
'Whooosh! Whoosh! Whosssh! Whosssh! Whosssh!'
*I can't defeat him alone!*
"Huff... huff... huff..." Ray was exhausted from dodging.
"Are you tired already? HERO!" Demon King asked.
"Damn it!" Ray then launched an attack.
*This time, I'm sure!* Ray anticipated Demon King's movements when attacking. Ray aimed for Demon King's left hand.
'Whooosh!'
'Claang!' Ray successfully parried Demon King's attack, and it was time for a counterattack.
"Hiyaaarghh!"
"Heh!" Demon King grinned.
*Huh? How did his left hand end up there? I couldn't dodge in time!*
Ray's plan for the counterattack was well-executed, but due to the vast gap in their strengths, Demon King easily broke through Ray's counterattack.
"You're finished, Hero!"
'Whooosh!'
'Claang!' Suddenly, someone appeared and parried Demon King's attack.
"Huh? Who are you?" Demon King asked, surprised by the appearance of the mysterious figure in the black cloak.
"Huh?" Ray was also surprised.
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"Raqnid, our attack was successful!" Shara exclaimed.
'Krik… krik…'
Shara turned around after her words went unanswered by Raqnid.
"Huh? Raqnid?"
Raqnid was nowhere to be seen, and all that remained was his bow lying on the ground.
"Where did Raqnid go?"