Shadow Slave

The interior of the dark temple was drowning in deep shadows, and the enchanted lanterns of the Fire Keepers seemed even weaker in their cold embrace. The light emanating from the luminous Memories flickered, barely able to illuminate a narrow circle around them.

In fact, it was not even the shadows themselves... Neph's eyes narrowed when she felt the subtle presence of the being who was hiding in the depths of the hall wash over her like a tidal wave. Suddenly, the darkness around them seemed infinitely more dark, in turn making the light starker.

'...Strong.'

While Nephis was peering into the darkness, their silent guide walked to the side and turned around, resting the tip of her sword on the stone floor of the temple. It was as though the onyx devil assumed the position of an entrance guard.

...There was another strange sculpture on the other side of them. This one was at least five meters tall and resembled a four-armed fiend that had escaped from the depths of a fiery hell, his mighty body forged from polished black silver. The infernal troll had long, sharp spikes protruding from his steel carapace, as if he was made from countless shattered swords.

No, not a sculpture.

As the towering fiend moved slightly, the infernal flames burning in his eyes ignited with hungry malice.

The Fire Keepers grew tense under the gaze of the menacing giant. Nephis remained unperturbed.

A moment later, Cassie whispered into her ear:

[It is... it is a Supreme Devil. His body is incredibly durable and almost immune to fire.]

'...Bothersome.'

Killing a Supreme Devil was not impossible, but this one seemed especially tough. Melting him down would be a chore...

Of course, there were ways to deal with such turtle-like enemies. It was just that fighting the towering fiend and the onyx devil at the same time would not be convenient. In fact, Nether's daughter felt more dangerous despite being of a lower Rank.

In any case, neither of them showed signs of wanting to attack the guests. They just stood motionlessly, as if inviting them to walk deeper into the temple.

that. The Fire Keepers followed, looking oppressed by the inhospitable

In front of them... the shadows grew even deeper, and the light of the lanterns simply drowned

the Lord of Shadows did not wish to be seen. Nephis sighed

At the same time, a chilling sound resounded in the silence of the ancient temple, surrounding her and her warriors from all sides. Like

darkness, uncoiling its gargantuan body to raise its long neck and gaze upon

was a little uncomfortable. Luckily,

[A... a Transcendent Terror.]

Nephis frowned.

servants does the master of this

Lord of Shadows really independent? How come he

the Great Clan Valor did not treat its adopted daughter with nearly as

these monsters that mattered. It was just that Nephis could sense that each of them was

hint of sympathy for the Prince of

about the Lord of Shadows

remained silent for a few

else.

a cold voice suddenly resounded from the darkness, enveloping the

Valor... welcome. I did not expect to be visited by someone as exalted

***

throne cut from black marble, Sunny looked down on Nephis and her warriors. His face, hidden behind the polished

a storm of emotions

the Shadow Realm Fragment enveloped a vast area around the Citadel, allowing Sunny to perceive everything, everywhere, all at

watching Saint guide Nephis and the Fire Keepers to the doors of the temple

had

her face, her lustrous silver hair, her beautiful grey eyes, the familiar stubborn resolve shining in