The next battlegrounds had already been marked.
The first was a camp known for crystal mining—an ideal target against the demons, who lacked the ability to use magic on their own.
Without crystals, the coming battles would be far easier for Roland and his troops. He was even eyeing the crystals himself, since he could still imbue them with his own magic—though now limited to light-based attacks.
Still, he could distribute these crystals among his core members, including Stella, to use in emergencies. It was like giving them direct access to his own magic.
They attacked swiftly and without mercy, catching both the miners—who were human—and the demons off guard. The strike was carried out during a night raid aimed at precision and perfection.
Demons, like humans, needed sleep. That was when they struck.
Roland arrived while shining like the sun, unbothered by the darkness as he assaulted their camp without hesitation.
