Meanwhile, outside, in city.
Every citizen started to pray to their respective god, and one by one, they awakened with new supernatural powers. However, not all citizens were equal in strength; some were strong, and some were weak. There were even a few who did not awaken at all, with the percentage of non-awakened being one in a thousand, as no god showed interest in them. Those human who awakened is now called as Hunter.
Four human awakened as S rank hunter, Those four were excited filled with happiness and joy eager to test their new found abilities, they were craving their path by smashing through the hoards of monsters. With every swing of their weapons and every spell they cast, they proved they are most powerful S rank hunter. It was a display of power that sent shivers down the spines of anyone who witnessed it. Their confidence of power reached the heights of heavens, while they were fighting with the monsters.
But suddenly the new dimensional gate appeared it was a different gate in pitch dark black while other gates were in blue color, from the new gate new monster appeared.
When he walked from the gate, he is like malevolent figure emitting a red aura around him. Its eyes and long hair are a matching shade of crimson. With four hands on its back and two in front, each holding a different weapon, its sinister smile strikes terror into all.
He was not targeting humanity or the four S-rank hunters; instead, he was looking for someone else. His focus was on flying from the gate location to the destination where he wanted to go.
But.
The four S rank hunter rushed towards him to defeat him, interrupted his flight they even did not care to test the power of a new monster or his motive, could not careless.
The monster and the five S-rank hunters were face to face, and they began to use their skills on monster.
"Aura Slash" - Da Jae Hwa, Aura swordmaster S Rank hunter, charge his blade with aura energy and unleashes a powerful slash that can cut through even the toughest defenses.
"Aqua Blast" - Yuk Haneul, Water and Earth wizard S Rank Hunter, a powerful blast of water dealing damage to enemies in its path.
"Flame Burst" - Eun Young-II, Fire witch S Rank Hunter, released a powerful burst of flames from her hands, engulfing her enemies in scorching fire.
"Divine Blessing" - Chang Kyung-Hu Devine healer S Rank Hunter, bestowed blessings upon her S rank hunter, enhancing their strength, speed, and resilience.
All those four attacks charged towards the monster, but the monster did not even flinch and reflected all the attacks with its four hands.
All four S rank hunters were in awe that their attacks could not even scratch the monster.
Their eyes open widen.
"You are not my target; step aside," the Demon Lord said to the four S-rank hunters politely.
But those hunter did not like the answer of demon lord, could not careless much and they again started to attack him with their skills but the result was same.
But now the Demon Lord is angry, fueled with rage.
"This is all you can do? Now it's my turn. I, the Demon Lord, shall show you what it means to possess absolute power. Prepare to face the might beyond your imagination!" The Demon Lord declared.
His voice resonated with an eerie and menacing tone, sending shivers down the spines of the S rank hunters. His eyes glowed with a malevolent fire, and a sinister grin played across his face. The air around him starting to thicken with darkness, and his presence exuded a terrifying aura that filled the entire area around him, the ground trembled, and even the strongest four S rank hunters couldn't help but feel a sense of dread and powerlessness.
He started casting four spells, each with one of his four hands.
"Maleficent Gaze" the victim becomes paralyzed with fright, rendering them unable to move or retaliate against him. He used this skill on the Divine healer, preventing her from casting spells to aid her allies.
She stood there, her legs shaking, her face showing a terrified expression. The Demon Lord's Maleficent Gaze skill projected her darkest fears, rendering her unable to cast spells or speak.
"Infernal Conflagration" He summoned black and crimson flames that covered the battlefield, incinerating everything in its path. He directed this skill towards the swordmaster.
He used the skill "Flash step" He use aura to enhance his speed trying to dodge the Infernal flames but flames were chasing him everywhere and in last he was surrounded by the Infernal flames, engulfed in flame, causing him immense pain. This flames of the Demon Lord could not be extinguished until the person upon whom this skill was cast died. The flame will slowly drained the life essence of Da Jae Hwa.
"Infernal Abyss" He summons a swirling vortex of dark energy known as the Infernal Abyss. This skill can devouring everything in its path. Within the Abyss, time seems to stand still, and the essence of life is drained from the enemies. He used this skill toward the Eun.
She immediately use the skill "Inferno Shield" a protective shield of intense flames around herself, deflecting attacks but Shield could not deflect the Abyss and was sucked into its depths. There, she couldn't move, couldn't hear, couldn't see; it was an experience where all her senses were gone.
"Shadow Eruption" Skill that can manipulates the shadows to his advantage then erupt into a deadly explosion, causing massive damage. He used this skill toward the Yuk.
Taking advantage of the night, shadows were rushing towards him. He quickly used the skill "Hydro Shield," summoning a shield of water around himself to protect against incoming attacks and reflect some of the damage back to the attackers. However, the shadows proved to be resistant to the Hydro Shield and continued to attack him. The Demon Lord clenched his hand, signaling the shadows to erupt, causing him great pain. Then Demon Lord used the skill "Shadow Chain" to tie the Yuk to the ground, restricting his movements.
All four S rank hunters were defeated in an instant, leaving the other hunters in shock and awe. Their eyes were wide open. Those hunters who were previously fighting the monster now dared not approach the Demon Lord, as they witness his might. Fear and panic spread once again among everyone present, and the hope that they had briefly was replaced by despair.
All the S rank hunters lay on the verge of death, and a sense of hopelessness and despair engulfed everyone.
"Grand Restoration" skill casted.
Skill used by someone among the hunters, This ultimate skill allows to heal and rejuvenate their allies, even reversing the effects of grave injuries.
But who casted this skill? the S rank hunters who were on the verge of death suddenly found their injuries healing and their life essence being restored to its previous state.
A mysterious hunter had intervened, saving them from the brink of death.