Boom!
As the toad descended from the sky, its massive body slammed into the ground, stirring up an even greater gust of wind, and the ground began to tremble.
Dust billowed everywhere. No one knew what was happening inside.
Abel floated in the sky, watching with great interest.
As for helping them?
Today's events were something they had to face. Abel wanted them to stand by his side, not behind him.
The battle below continued.
As Kanae and Miko's vision was obstructed, a whooshing sound echoed.
Slap!
Kanae, who was in the front, was sent flying.
"Kanae!"
Miko couldn't help but exclaim as she watched the figure fly out.
Immediately after, Miko's hair stood on end and the whooshing sound rang out again.
Miko quickly teleported backward and this attack from the Stray Devil missed.
As the dust dissipated, Kanae lay by a tree, barely able to stand up.
Asia quickly ran over and began healing her with "Twilight Healing."
At this moment, only Miko was left to fight.
Gazing at the colossal creature before her, Miko took a deep breath. She needed to buy some recovery time for Kanae.
"Well then... come on, big toad!"
The Stray Devil let out a roar, and its enormous tongue shot out like lightning towards Miko again. Miko deftly dodged with teleport, simultaneously searching for an opportunity to attack.
The magic circles on her hands randomly changed colors. Every time she seized a weakness, the timing was perfect.
She unleashed magic like there was no tomorrow, throwing elemental magic of various colors at the Stray Devil. Explosions resounded continuously, accompanied by the Stray Devil's pained wails.
"Wouldn't it be better to just let me eat you! Why resist! Die!!!"
"Croak!"
The Stray Devil roared skyward.
The immense sound caused Miko to momentarily lose focus.
The next second, a whooshing sound arrived. The tongue, like a whip, instantly lashed out in front of Miko.
At this moment, Miko felt as if she was about to die.
Flower Breathing, Sixth Form: Whirling Peach!
The Stray Devil's tongue once again turned into chunks of flesh.
Then, Kanae caught Miko in a princess carry and moved her out of the battlefield.
"You've worked hard, leave the rest to me."
After speaking, Kanae looked at the Stray Devil before her.
Flower Breathing, Seventh Form: Heart of the Other Shore!
Kanae's heart began to beat rapidly, and her entire body temperature started to rise. With each heartbeat, Kanae's power would increase slightly.
This was a technique that harmed the body. It provides the user temporary strength by accelerating blood flow throughout the body through rapid heartbeats.
At this moment, Kanae felt an endless surge of power within her.
"Hoo..."
Kanae exhaled, and a white mist reached a meter away.
She gripped her blade with both hands, the veins on her neck bulging. Then, she charged towards the Stray Devil.
Flower Breathing, Eighth Form: Mandala Dance!
Kanae moved like a graceful dancer, spinning around the Stray Devil, her blade glinting, each swing carrying a sharp momentum. Beneath her beautiful form lay a deadly poison.
The Stray Devil was caught off guard by this sudden attack and each slash left a deep gash on it's body.
Kanae elegantly dodged every attack from the Stray Devil.
As the wounds on the Stray Devil's body grew more numerous, blood covered its entire form.
At this moment, the Stray Devil was already in a frenzy.
Kanae used the momentum to rise into the air, preparing for her final strike.
Flower Breathing, Ninth Form: Ephemeral Dream!
Kanae gracefully spun in the air, the blade in her hand gleaming with a cold light, like a flower that instantly bloomed and was about to wither. She carried an unyielding momentum, fiercely slashing down towards the Stray Devil.
The Stray Devil also used all its strength to charge towards Kanae. But the next second, its head hit something and it was stuck in mid-air.
Not far away, Miko poured out all her demonic power, holding the Stray Devil in place.
The blade flashed, and the Stray Devil's enormous body paused in mid-air, then slowly split into two halves. Two chunks of flesh crashed to the ground from the air, and the earth trembled again.
Miko lost her strength and was supported by Asia.
Kanae, in mid-air, was exhausted, and her entire body began to fall. Abel appeared and caught her.
Smelling the familiar scent, Kanae smiled and looked at Abel. "Husband, Kanae is amazing, right?"
"Yes, Kanae is wonderful, get some good rest."
Hearing Abel's words, Kanae smiled and leaned against Abel's chest, falling asleep.
Then, Abel carried Kanae in a princess carry and came before Miko and Asia.
Miko was supported by Asia, and both looked at Kanae, whom Abel was holding, with some concern.
"Is Kanae alright?"
"Do I need to help with healing?"
"It's nothing, just exhaustion. I'll replenish your dsmonic power when we get home."
Hearing their words, Abel truthfully replied, then looked at Miko and Asia with satisfaction.
"Miko, you were able to seize the timing of each attack well, very good."
"Asia, you weren't afraid of getting hurt and were able to help your companions recover in such an environment, which is commendable."
"Well then... everyone worked hard. Let's go home together."
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Underworld, Lucifer's castle.
In a room, a man with crimson hair was rubbing his head helplessly.
He was Rias's older brother, Sirzechs Lucifer, or he could also be called Sirzechs Gremory. He was the Lucifer of this generation.
Why was he feeling helpless?
Of course, it was because his lovely sister, Rias, had just come to him to protest. She demanded that he cancel the engagement with Riser. She had cried, made a scene, and even threatened to hang herself.
"What's wrong, Sirzechs-sama?"
At this moment, a black-haired maid came behind Sirzechs, massaging his head with both hands.
"Elisa? It's my adorable sister."
The one massaging Sirzechs was his Queen, Elisa Lucifuge, Grayfia's younger sister.
"Sirzechs-sama need not worry. With that fellow around, Rias will not marry Riser."
Listening to Elisa's words, Sirzechs thought of that white-haired boy from his close friend's family.
"Indeed, that little fellow will resolve it."
Sirzechs stood up and continued, "Now let's go to Ajuka's place to discuss how to deal with those old fogeys."