470. Wildmaster Fiend
A giant hulking mass of chitin and bone erged from the site of the ritual. It tore through the side of the palace, its eight legs scything out like massive blade blades. Its eyes glimred crimson brighter than even the red pillar of light reaching for the sky behind it.
It was a hundred feet tall, but at least five tis as wide. It had four main segnted sections of its body. The largest of the bulbous parts was at its rear, where bone-like spikes jutted out and curved around the rest of it like a second armor.
I stared at this creature with wide eyes.
[Archarachne - Lvl. 165]
It let out a terrifying screech. It swept a single leg forward, knocking down houses and buildings in a swooping, mindless attack.
What are we going to do about that?
I asked, turning to Helena Warshade. The Great Tempest Archmage of Mavos Academy narrowed her eyes. Surely shed know what to do, right? She was even higher-leveled than that wild Prival Demon! Except
The [Archarachne] wasnt alone. I blinked as black blood poured out of the wild Prival Demons back. Or, at least, I thought it was blood. Large black droplets of liquid spilled into the ground, splashing over the streets. Then the blood began to move, crawling all over Ertos and spreading out.
It took a mont to realize that I wasnt staring at blood. That blood couldnt move unless it was being manipulated by blood magic. But I was certain that wasnt blood magic. Instead, it was a huge cluster of black Demon spiders.
They had been clinging onto the [Archarachne]s back, following it through the portal. There were thousands of them. They werent small, but they werent large either. Each was about half the size of an average Human man. They charged forward, clicking their mandibles causing a cacophonous chittering that reverberated throughout the city.
[Aranea - Lvl. 15]
[Aranea - Lvl. 21]
[Aranea - Lvl. 19]
Huh.
I blinked a few tis, watching them wash over the streets of Ertos. They werent too high-leveled. But through sheer volu alone, and with the [Archarachne] accompanying them, this was a major threat to the Human army. They could kill thousands of soldiers and adventurers before they were even brought down. And that was not to ntion the fact that the Legion army was still alive.
Helena Warshade pursed her lips.
If I had my Grand Skill, I could wipe out all these Demons off the face of the world in an instant.
Her eyes flickered to . She repeated herself.
If I had my Grand Skill.
I shrugged.
Hey, dont bla . That was not my fault, alright?
The Archmage didnt argue. Instead, she raised her staff and unleashed a storm of lightning at the approaching deluge of Demons.
We have to stop them before they reach the army. We will lose too many unnecessary lives if that happens.
Right.
I joined her, sending a wave of blue flas to the [Archarachne]. But the attack practically bounced off the wild Prival Demons carapace. I bit my lower lip and backed up.
This isnt going to be easy.
Then get your friend to help us. He is the reason why I cant use my Grand Skill just yet.
Helena Warshade cursed as she ascended into the sky, sending a salvo of spells down to cull the [Aranea]s numbers. I hesitated. I glanced back, searching for Mori Gladius amongst the Human army.
Where is that stupid
Then I paused. I heard a faint voice shouting through the ruckus of the battlefield. It sounded like it was coming from the mass of wild Demons. But that couldnt be right they were wild Demons. They couldnt speak!
And I was right. The voice didnt co from them. Instead, I saw a figure flying behind the [Archarachne]. A man who hovered with his arms raised, his cloak billowing in the wind behind him as he yelled.
Thats right! Destroy the Humans! Kill them all! Obey my command!
He was a Demon. He looked a bit like an ordinary [Fiend], although he had a natural pair of wings growing from his back. He had gray skin, and two stubby little horns poking out of his head. He laughed as he continued to shout orders at the [Archarachne].
Why isnt it attacking him?
I narrowed my eyes. Wild Demons were well, wild. I didnt see why they were simply ignoring that [Fiend]. Even if the [Archarachne] wanted to kill us Humans, I fully expected it to have killed him first since he was in their way.
But the wild Demons continued to heed his command. I hesitated. I turned back to face Mori he probably wouldnt be able to help us here. Not in any substantive way. Even if he could fight to his full potential and by he, I ant Belzu the truth was he could not take down this [Archarachne] easily.
The most he could do was slow its approach with his curses or distract it with his illusions. However, if my hunch was right, then
Maybe
I shook my head and flew forward, ignoring the fake Mori Gladius, and heading straight for the [Archarachne]. Helena blinked as she caught a glimpse of flying past her.
Salvos? Salvos! Where are you
The Archmage called after , but I ignored her. I swooped around the wild Prival Demon, sending a blast of blue flas at the horde of [Araneas]. They burned by the hundreds, and the citys streets caught afla. I dove under a reckless swing by the [Archarachne], but its attention was hardly on .
Most of its focus was entirely on reaching the Human army. Even with Helena Warshade challenging it, the wild Prival Demon only had one goal. And that was why I charged straight for the [Fiend].
He was sohow controlling the wild Demons. Like a [Beastmaster] of sorts. Except he hadnt entirely tad them. He simply could influence their thoughts. And drawing the Demons attention away from the army wasnt going to be easy if that was the case.
I flew to a halt right before the [Fiend] as he inclined his neck to face . We flew across from each other the Archdemon tilting his head curiously.
[Fiend - Lvl. 137]
Oh, you sohow survived the [Archarachne]s attacks. Im impressed.
He snickered as he crossed his arms. I eyed him with a frown.
How are you controlling it?
What could you possibly an?
He asked with a mocking smile. I waved a hand dismissively.
You know what I an that wild Demon it ignored you. Its hardly even paying attention to us. Youre controlling it so it would destroy the Human army.
And so what if I am?
Just answer the question.
I glared at him as he continued to give coy responses. Finally, when he realized I wasnt entertaining him, he just sighed.
You Humans are so close-minded. Do you really believe everything in this world is constrained by your own understanding of Skills and Classes?
Actually, I dont
Mind magic. All you need to do is touch into their essence with so mind magic. I cannot tell it what to do, but for a mindless beast, I can easily influence so of its thoughts. For example, I can make it prioritize killing you Humans over killing . And by the ti it is finished, I will be out of here, alive.
The [Fiend] just laughed as he gestured towards the [Archarachne]. I glanced back at the wild Prival Demon as Helena Warshade barely slowed it down. I shook my head and faced the Archdemon.
I think youre mistaken. Youre not going to be leaving this place alive because Ill be killing you right here.
Oh?
He raised a brow at . Then he gestured at himself with a savage grin.
A Human like you wishes to challenge ? ? Forti? An Archdemon of Sloth? Please, do you really believe our level-difference really matters?
He chuckled, covering his mouth as if to hide his smile.
Please, I am
And I appeared next to him, slashing down with my Divine Nebular Scythe. Forti barely backed away just in ti, but the attack still landed. I dragged my blade across his chest as he scread in pain. He hovered across from , clutching at the wound as his eyes went wide.
H-how?
He started, but I didnt bother to let him recuperate. I charged him once more, swinging wildly as I aid for his head. He ducked back and dodged the [Barrage of Cinders]. He circled back around , only to be knocked back by a hard kick. I grinned at him, holding my scythe to the side.
What were you saying?
Forti gritted his teeth. He stared at as he continued to fly back. Then he raised a finger and pointed.
How dare you! I will make you bleed! [Perception Disarray]!
I blinked as my gaze seed to split into two. Like I had been cut in half vertically.
What?
I looked around, and my vision continued to split. The world had been broken into two halves then into four quarters. I furrowed my brows as my vision continued to break into smaller and smaller pieces, like it was shattered glass. And when Forti spoke, his voice ca out as an echo from all directions.
You think
...think
You think that
Do you think that you can harm
I spun around, unable to pin down where the Archdemon had went. I gritted my teeth as I saw a flicker of his figure coming from all directions. He cackled.
Do you think you can harm and get away with it, Human?
He swung at with his clawed hand from all directions. I couldnt discern where he was really coming from. I could barely even tell where I was. I braced myself
And caught his forearm. Forti gaped at as I smirked back at him.
Nice try.
What?
He tried to pull back right as I swung up with my scythe, tearing through his forearm. He yelped in pain, and I just huffed.
I dont need to see to dodge your attacks.
After all, I could detect everything that happened around with my spatial senses. Forti growled as he clutched his bleeding arm. I shrugged, tossing his ripped off arm back at him.
Also, youre mistaken
I havent lost just yet, Human!
Forti started, raising his remaining hand and pointing at . I shrugged at him.
You keep calling that, but I am not a Human.
What are you talking
And right as his ripped off arm fell past him, I snapped my fingers.
[Demons Mark].
With that, a blast of crimson fla engulfed him. The Archdemon scread in agony a guttural cry that was slowly drowned out by the raging flas. My vision began to return to normal, repiecing itself as a set of notifications resounded in my head.
Defeated [Wildmaster Fiend - Lvl. 137]!
Experience is awarded for defeating an enemy!
Subspecies [Daeva Cambion] Level Up!
[Daeva Cambion Lvl. 144] -> [Daeva Cambion Lvl. 145]
Gained 5 Stat Points and 3 Skill Points!
Huh. Five more levels.
I murmured to myself. I had almost thought that I would get another chance at an early evolution but it seed that that wasnt going to happen this ti. Well, even if I had been offered a chance to evolve right now, I probably wasnt going to take it. As my dad had told , it was probably better to wait rather than evolving early since the options would be far more limited.
Still, I was getting rather antsy just thinking about it. But that just ant I had to fight stronger opponents. And
I heard a terrible screech echo from the side. I turned to face the [Archarachne] as it finally snapped free from Fortis command. I twirled my scythe behind my back and grinned.
One small step at a ti
I whispered, before charging back towards the wild Prival Demon.
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