Abyssal Chronicles

Without a doubt, countless Abyssal Demons appeared on the other side of the rift.

Robert, who had never directly faced these creatures on the battlefield, was clearly terrified out of his wits. However, even Kenzou, who had led the Sharp Sword forces in battles against the Demons at the rift for years, couldn't help but show a grave expression, cold sweat dripping from his forehead.

The reason was simple - what appeared at the rift this time wasn't just a mere group of Abyssal Demons.

Staring intently at the massive black shadow surrounded by demons, Kenzou drew in a sharp breath. Even among the brown Abyssal Demons, a rare sense of fear emerged.

At this moment, reflected in Kenzou's eyes was an indescribably enormous being. Compared to it, ordinary Abyssal Demons seemed like mere ants. Its size rivaled even the Alliance's massive flagship vessels.

This gigantic monster was like a snake of darkness, its body twisting like a tornado, blocking out the sky. Its surface was covered in spreading black smoke, as if it were the incarnation of the abyss itself. Through the smoke, one could vaguely see snake-like scales, each gleaming with a deep purple-black light, two massive horns both terrifying and majestic.

This monster, resembling a fusion between a giant snake and dragon, had deep crimson eyes like two dark pearls, emanating an evil light. Its massive mouth revealed sharp fangs, each seemingly capable of crushing a high-level expert to dust. Black smoke occasionally billowed from its mouth, like whispers of death.

Its body cascaded down like a black waterfall, wreathed in dark smoke, like an endless river of darkness. When it moved, space itself trembled from its enormous body and powerful shadow force, as if the entire world shuddered under its might.

"The... the Prison Beast..." Kenzou muttered.

The peak among Abyssal Demons, in the outer realm, it was the strongest combat force second only to the Abyssal Lord. Though it lacked rationality or special abilities, it possessed terrifying physical capabilities. Once it went berserk and began destroying everything in sight, even ordinary Level 9 experts couldn't handle it.

If Level 9s couldn't fight it, what hope did Kenzou, merely at Level 8, have?

The intense fighting spirit in his heart immediately crumbled at this moment.

This... creature... isn't it the Prison Beast that was confirmed to be at the eastern border? Yet it appeared here...

"You dare to lure the Prison Beast from the border here?! Has your Felder family completely lost their minds?!" Kenzou turned to Robert and roared through gritted teeth.

Unfortunately, faced with the Prison Beast's terrifying pressure, Robert could only struggle helplessly, too frightened to answer Kenzou's words. Scared witless, he just kept trying to flee the battlefield.

"Tch, useless..."

After cursing, Kenzou looked toward the sky with a hint of despair.

He knew very well that Abyssal Demons wouldn't spare any living thing, especially beings like him who contained rich spiritual power. He might be able to fight ordinary demons, but the Prison Beast? Forget about fighting - he didn't even have a chance to escape.

He had originally planned to return to Blue Star to save his sister.

But now it seemed... He might not even be able to save himself.

"Hehehe..."

After shaking his head and laughing bitterly, Kenzou spoke softly with deep regret:

"I'm sorry, Mina, Mom, Dad..."

As soon as the words left his mouth, the spiritual energy within Kenzou's body burst forth without restraint, and his entire body suddenly transformed into a black meteor! He streaked towards the distance!

Since he knew he couldn't escape, Kenzou decided to make his final contribution!

He would lure away this group of Abyssal Demons and the Prison Beast, trying his best to keep these monsters from noticing his comrades in the Sharp Sword forces. At the same time, he would buy precious time for Alliance reinforcements to arrive.

The next moment, Just as Kenzou predicted, after he went all out to retreat, the Abyssal Demons' attention was suddenly drawn to him. In an instant, the dense crowd of demons surged forward like a black tide, roaring hysterically as they chased after Kenzou! Leading the charge was the serpentine Prison Beast.

Despite its enormous size, the Prison Beast's speed was still terrifying, directly smashing through countless demons to reach the front.

Meanwhile Robert, who had been directly abandoned by Kenzou, was scared out of his mind when he saw the Prison Beast howling towards him.

"AAAAHHHHHHH!!! H-HELP, HELP ME!!!"

While letting out ear-piercing screams, he desperately tried to chase after Kenzou.

Without a doubt, Robert had lost his rationality to fear at this moment, driven by survival instinct to see Kenzou as his last lifeline.

Unfortunately, He didn't even have the chance to grab onto this lifeline.

The Prison Beast's charging speed far surpassed what a Level 7 like him could match.

The next second, Robert was caught up to by the Prison Beast, his entire body instantly enveloped by the black mist emanating from it. Before he could even let out a cry of anguish, he suddenly dissolved into blood and was swallowed by the Prison Beast.

Though it was a gruesome scene, Kenzou, who caught glimpse of it from the corner of his eye, couldn't find any joy in it.

After all, The Prison Beast's speed completely exceeded his expectations - in less than two seconds, its massive body had already appeared behind Kenzou. Feeling the Prison Beast's terrifying gaze upon him, Kenzou's heart was suddenly gripped by the claws of despair.

Heh, It seems, Trying to buy time was unrealistic after all.

After a bitter laugh, Kenzou closed his eyes helplessly.

….

"Hmph, it's finally over."

On Blue Star, Watching through an observation crystal as Kenzou was surrounded by the Prison Beast's enormous body, Taro, the patriarch of the Felder family, lifted the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a satisfied yet sinister smile.

Though this would lead to the complete annihilation of the Sharp Sword forces and a series of terrifying crises afterward, in Taro's view... as long as they could eliminate Kenzou, eliminate this future threat to the Felder family, everything was worth it.

Kenzou, You wanted to investigate us because of your brother's death? What foolish behavior.

What if you actually discovered something? And told the Holy Maiden? What would we do then?

This is all your own doing. You can't blame me.

As for Robert? Being able to remove such a huge worry, your sacrifice wasn't in vain - the family will remember you.

Taro showed no sympathy for his brother who was devoured by the demons; right now, he was filled with joy.

"Kenzou has been taken care of... there's nothing left to worry about, in that case..."

….

Meanwhile, In Skina City, Mina, dragging along her sister Yumo and the deadweight Sato, quickly escaped the demons' "clutches" under the protection of the dark light. With a flash of black light, Mina brought Yumo and Satoru to the edge of a hotel swimming pool.

Then, Mina kicked Satoru, who was clinging to her sister's leg and trembling in fear, into the nearby pool! She then hurriedly knelt in front of Yumo.

Looking at her sister who had fallen into a daze from the shock, Mina's eyes were full of distress.

Wuu wuu wuu, Poor sister, Seeing the Abyssal Demons must have triggered terrible memories from ten years ago, that's why she froze up and stared blankly as the demons approached.

Sister must have been so scared, right?

Thinking this, Mina quickly raised her hand and rebelliously ruffled Yumo's hair.

"Sis, it's okay now, it's okay, don't be afraid, everything's fine..."

Feeling that ruffling her hair wasn't enough, Mina immediately pulled the trembling Yumo into her embrace, constantly patting her back to comfort her sister.

"Don't be scared, don't be scared, I'm here, the Abyssal Demons won't hurt Sis again, sister, don't be afraid..."

""

Meanwhile, Yumo in her arms just leaned against Mina with complex emotions.

And after hearing the words Abyssal Demons and again, Yumo couldn't help but furrow her brows.

This girl, Seems to know something?