The demon soldiers roared as demonic mana surged through their bodies.
One demon slammed his weapon into the street.
"Activate [Blood-Forged Battle Art]!"
Red light flared across their armor.
Their muscles swelled, veins standing out sharply as their breathing grew rough and loud.
Another demon raised both hands. "[Demonic Suppression Field]!"
The air twisted.
Arden stiffened. "The mana just got heavier."
Dion frowned and took another drink, his eyes narrowing. "Yeah. They're serious now."
Dahlia grinned at first and charged again, wings snapping open as she pushed forward.
She smashed into the front line, claws tearing into armor.
One demon was sent flying, crashing into a wall hard enough to crack it.
But this time, she didn't break through.
A shield slammed into her side.
Dahlia clicked her tongue and slid back several steps, boots scraping against the stone.
"Oh? That actually hit."
A demon stepped forward, blade glowing black. "[Demon Cleaving Slash]!"
