The three were exasperated by the dominance shown by the demon. Its aura made the atmosphere thick. The only string it plucked into their mind was their intense will to submit to the monster.
However they couldn't. Not that they were not able to, but it meant the denial of their entire life to renounce fighting against the oppressing aura.
"Brace yourselves, my brothers. This monster is one of our ultimate enemies, none of us is allowed to flinch, at all costs." One said, using his sword to stand still.
Belphegor tilted his head and slowly blinked. "I'm glad I've got your attention, this massacre was quite exhausting just to plan." He started to brag about his gruesome behaviour until one of the crusaders decided to interrupt him out of irritation.
"What do you want in exchange, demon? We never had anything to offer, your venue is but the omen of a calamity to us.
