A few seconds later, a massive teleportation gate opened right behind the human formation. From within it, Rynel — the Demon King — emerged together with his entire demon army. His soldiers wore full battle gear equipped with dark-energy magical weapons, while Rynel himself wore only a black kimono-style top with loose trousers and a black outer jacket lined with blue edges, carrying a sword in his hand that emitted a blue aura.
Watching through the monitor, the Commander finally let out a long sigh of relief.
"You reckless brat… you almost gave me a heart attack, Rynel," he muttered.
But at the evacuation site, the civilians watching the live broadcast were thrown into chaos.
"What is that now?! Why is there a giant army behind our troops?!" "The reporter said… they're reinforcements from the Demon King?!" "No way! The Demon King is helping humans?! This has to be a dream!"
Then a voice echoed from the sky—Azradiel, the Dimensional Angel—speaking in a furious tone.
"So the reason the sixteen angels I sent never returned… is because of you, Demon King Rynel!"
Rynel smirked.
"Oh? You mean those insects? I burned them until not even dust remained."
"You will regret challenging us!" Azradiel roared.
"Regret?" Rynel laughed coldly. "The ones who should regret are you angels. You dared disturb this world, and I will not stand by. I am Rynel, the Demon King—anyone who threatens this world will face me first!"
Azradiel shouted:
"Army, attack!"
A massive battle erupted. Rynel cut through every angel standing in his way without mercy.
Meanwhile, human snipers had taken their positions. Ultima and Seraphine readied long-range shields, while Lazrel and Velnarion stayed in the evacuation area, monitoring the war through television.
Rynel advanced relentlessly, tearing through the angelic ranks until he closed in on Azradiel, who was chanting a spell using a mango-shaped artifact in his hand.
Two guardian angels appeared before Rynel—Lazarion and Chronael.
Lazarion wielded a massive black-yellow scythe, his body radiating flames and shadows.
Chronael, in contrast, shone with a pale golden light, holding a sacred silver sword.
Rynel attacked, but Lazarion blocked with his scythe. Chronael tried to strike from the side, yet Rynel sensed it and parried instantly.
Rynel stepped back, smiling coldly.
"So you want to stop me? Fine… I'll cut all of you down."
Through telepathy, Rynel spoke to the Commander.
"Commander, direct your snipers toward the angel behind those two. Do it before he finishes the spell."
"What? How are you speaking to me, Demon King?!"
"Telepathy. Hurry."
The Commander quickly issued orders:
"All units, aim for the angel behind the two guardians!"
The fierce battle continued. Rynel slashed at Lazarion again, but the scythe blocked him. He then unleashed Skill: Black Kama—a gigantic black scythe materialized and shot toward Lazarion's head.
Lazarion dodged, but the attack cleaved the mountain behind him in half with a thunderous crack.
Chronael rushed forward, but Rynel retreated swiftly. Lazarion then activated Skill: Moeru Kama, igniting his scythe in blazing fire.
Rynel answered with Soul Weaver – Black Hellfire. Dark flames enveloped his sword, releasing a demonic explosion that scorched the earth.
Black fire clashed with holy flames, shaking the air violently.
In the midst of this chaos, Chronael took several steps back and unleashed Skill: Jikan o Tomeru Nami—a faint crescent wave that freezes time for anyone it touches.
Rynel almost didn't notice.
"Damn—" he hissed, activating Black Futago no Ogama. The first twin scythe appeared, colliding with the time-stopping wave.
The impact created a massive shockwave. Lazarion seized the opening and attacked, but Rynel sensed it and twisted his sword, countering with the second twin scythe.
The second black scythe pierced Lazarion's guard—slashing him down instantly.
Rynel looked at Chronael.
"Now… it's your turn."