My Girlfriend Is Stronger Than the Demon Lord – Volume 31 (Chapter 31)
The demon realm was restless. Even with Aria's previous victories, a sense of unease lingered in the air.
"Eren," Aria said softly, holding my hand as we walked through the castle's lava-lit corridors, "something powerful is coming… and it's unlike anything I've faced before."
I frowned. "Stronger than the last ones?"
She shook her head, cheeks slightly pink. "Not just stronger… smarter. Someone who can anticipate my moves, manipulate others, and challenge everything I've built here."
Before I could respond, Gorvath burst in, eyes wide with panic.
"My Lady! Reports of a shadowy army appearing across multiple borders simultaneously! Their power is… overwhelming!"
Aria's eyes narrowed. "Eren… this is more than a fight. It's a test of everything: power, strategy, and heart. Are you ready to face it with me?"
I gulped, squeezing her hand. "Always. No matter what."
By dusk, the shadow army had gathered, led by a mysterious figure cloaked in shifting dark energy. Their presence warped the very air around them, and even seasoned demons stepped back in fear.
"Battle Goddess Aria," the leader's voice boomed, "your strength is legendary… but your realm will fall."
Aria raised her staff, aura flaring brilliantly. "Eren… watch closely. True strength isn't only about defeating enemies—it's about control, intelligence, and protecting what you love."
The battle began. Shadows surged, spells twisted reality, and the ground quaked. But Aria didn't attack recklessly. She created barriers, restrained the enemy midair, and subtly manipulated the battlefield, all without harming a single soul.
I whispered, awe-struck, "She's… controlling them again… without a single strike?"
Aria smiled faintly, resting her head near me. "Eren… power without heart is meaningless. Chaos can't break us if we face it together."
Slowly, the enemy leader realized resistance was futile and knelt, shadows dissipating.
Aria exhaled, lowering her staff. "Good. Now, let's resolve this without further harm."
I held her hand tightly. "You make the impossible look… natural."
She leaned closer, aura glowing softly. "Because, Eren… I'm not alone. Chaos, danger, and threats mean nothing when we face them together."
Once more, the demon realm was safe—not through destruction, but through Aria's unparalleled power, intelligence, and heart, with me right by her side.