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.

monsters and did just that. The Fire Keepers followed, looking

hall, she stopped. In front of them... the shadows grew even deeper, and the light of

of Shadows did not wish to be seen. Nephis sighed and looked

enormous moving in the darkness beyond, staring at her from incredible height. At the same time, a chilling sound resounded in the silence

was slithering in the darkness, uncoiling its gargantuan body to

was a little uncomfortable. Luckily,

[A... a Transcendent Terror.]

Nephis frowned.

the master of this

come he

daughter with nearly as much sincerity as

just that Nephis could sense that each of them was

hint of sympathy for the

the Lord of Shadows

silent for

sense anyone else.

as she said that, a cold voice suddenly resounded

expect to be visited by someone as exalted as the last daughter

***

marble, Sunny looked down on Nephis and her warriors. His face, hidden behind the polished black wood of Weaver's mask, was

of emotions was raging

in his territory, where the Nameless Temple now stood, he was almost omniscient. That was because the Shadow Realm

the Fire Keepers to the doors of the temple all along.

he had

beautiful grey eyes, the familiar stubborn resolve shining