Forced to Sell Myself to the Female Lead After Killing the Male Lead

'Meow?! This guy!!'

The moment Welt erupted with a tidal wave of murderous intent, even Lei Jie couldn't help shuddering. Every hair on its body stood on end.

But no matter what...

It was still the Duke Family's Guardian Beast!

And more importantly—

It was Lord Yumo's personally appointed bodyguard!

For the sake of its bright and glorious future...

It absolutely could not allow this madman to harm the people behind it!

Thinking that, Lei Jie let out a deafening roar at Welt.

"ROOOAAARRRRR!!!"

Surrounded by surging magical power and violent lightning, Lei Jie's claws suddenly grew at high speed, transforming into razor-sharp talons reminiscent of Wolverine's claws.

Without the slightest fear, Lei Jie swung its claws head-on toward Welt's Soul-Devouring Blood Scythe!

In an instant...

The two overwhelming forces collided once again!

The terrifying shockwave immediately swept across the entirety of Wind Facing City!

Those closest to the Marquis's estate—especially those lacking sufficient strength or mental fortitude—were instantly knocked unconscious by the overwhelming aftershock.

However...

Unlike their previous evenly matched clash...

This time...

Welt's dark emerald aura gradually began suppressing Lei Jie's lightning.

The enormous thunder beast was steadily forced backward under Xiumu's anxious gaze.

Even Lei Jie's lightning-cloaked claws, which were as durable as titanium alloy, gradually began to crack.

And the cracks continued spreading.

Lei Jie was clearly beginning to lose ground.

Meanwhile...

Welt only became stronger as the battle continued.

A savage grin spread across his face.

His murderous gaze locked directly onto the breathtaking silver-haired girl standing behind Lei Jie.

Once I finish off this oversized cat...

You'll be next.

This time...

I won't disappoint you, Lord Demon God.

'Please... witness my performance, Lord Demon God!!!'

Driven by his fanatical faith...

Welt's power output continued increasing without end.

Meanwhile...

High above the city...

'Crimson Star Consecutive Slash!!'

With a furious roar in his heart, Blizzard Knights Commander Sikta released every ounce of his battle aura!

Wrapped in overwhelming sword aura, his blade unleashed a relentless barrage of slashes against the barrier surrounding Wind Facing City.

At the same time...

The Blizzard Knights beside him also unleashed their strongest techniques against the barrier.

Even the Fifth-Tier griffins serving as their mounts did not remain idle.

One after another, they released powerful breaths in coordination with their riders, bombarding the barrier relentlessly.

"BOOM!! BOOM!!"

Blazing explosions and dazzling sword lights continuously erupted above Wind Facing City.

Yet...

No matter how fiercely the knights attacked...

The crimson barrier remained completely unmoved.

Not even the slightest crack appeared.

Seeing that even his strongest sword technique had failed to produce any meaningful damage, Sikta was overwhelmed by helplessness.

His anxiety only intensified.

'Damn it!!'

Thinking about Lord Marquis being under attack...

Thinking about the people of Wind Facing City being slaughtered by the Heavenly Punishment Holy Church...

While he himself could do nothing except watch helplessly from outside—

Sikta gripped the hilt of his sword so tightly that his knuckles turned white.

At the same time...

His expression became increasingly grim.

Just what the hell is this barrier?!

Why is it so unbelievably tough?!

"Damn it!! Break already!!!"

Roaring at the top of his lungs, Sikta could only continue leading his soldiers in a furious assault against the barrier.

Unfortunately...

The effort was utterly meaningless.

Nothing more than exhausting themselves in vain.

Elsewhere...

Within the small forest outside the Hekeduo Count Family estate...

The Hekeduo family's guards and servants, together with part of the Blizzard Knights, were desperately escorting the noblewomen and children away.

However...

Their escape was anything but smooth.

Burdened by women and children incapable of fighting...

Their speed was greatly reduced.

Before long...

Large numbers of Heavenly Punishment Holy Church members caught up from behind.

The guards had no choice but to protect the women and children while simultaneously fighting the fanatical cultists.

Under such unfavorable conditions...

They were quickly pushed into a desperate struggle.

For a time...

Blood splattered everywhere.

Flesh flew through the air.

Large numbers of guards soon fell beneath the cultists' blades.

Although many members of the Heavenly Punishment Holy Church were likewise slain...

The overall difference in strength soon became apparent.

The defenders were completely suppressed.

Their total annihilation seemed only a matter of time.

Blood dyed the forest floor crimson.

The cries for help and sobs of the children and noblewomen mixed together with the guards' heart-rending screams...

Composing a symphony of despair and death.

However...

Having long since become accustomed to hearing every kind of scream imaginable...

Miss Yumo remained completely unmoved.

Her heart was perfectly calm.

She simply allowed a knight to carry both herself and Xingya as they continued fleeing.

Incidentally...

Xingya was the Count's daughter.

The same little girl who had previously spoken rudely to Miss Yumo.

"Waaaaahhhh!! Boohoohoohoo!!"

Feeling death drawing closer...

Xingya completely lost control of her tear ducts and burst into loud sobs.

Compared to Xingya, who was crying her heart out...

Although she wore the appearance of a child as well...

Yumo's expression remained so indifferent that it sent chills down one's spine.

At least...

That was what the knight carrying her thought.

Looking at Miss Xia'er, who remained astonishingly calm and utterly expressionless...

The young Blizzard Knight couldn't help showing a puzzled expression.

"Miss Xia'er?! Are... are you alright?!"

"..."

However...

Faced with the knight's concerned question, Yumo gave no reply whatsoever.

She simply raised her head silently, gazing toward the enormous magical barrier sealing off the entire city.

Yumo's sapphire-blue eyes narrowed slightly.

This...

Really is lively...

The sudden attack had genuinely caught Miss Yumo off guard.

At the same time...

A deep sense of confusion arose within her heart.

'Is that... Sanctuary Magic—The Sealed Domain?'

The barrier enveloping the entire city was undoubtedly the very Sanctuary Magic Yumo knew well.

A powerful defensive barrier requiring four powerful individuals to simultaneously channel their magic in order to cast it.

The original grimoire of The Sealed Domain had originally been a New Year's gift the Dragon Clan had "given" her.

After witnessing just how fragile the barrier surrounding Garos Fortress had been...

She had recently been considering how she could reasonably "pass" this supreme defensive magic on to humanity.

It would certainly be far more useful than the city's current defensive magic.

However...

Why?

She had clearly never taught this spell to anyone.

So why...

Was this magic, which should have long since vanished from Anqieka Continent...

Being used by members of the Heavenly Punishment Holy Church?

Of course...

It wasn't impossible that The Sealed Domain had secretly been passed down somewhere.

However...

The version currently being used by the Heavenly Punishment Holy Church wasn't the ordinary Sealed Domain.

It was the enhanced Crimson Sealed Domain, improved and perfected by Karina.

As for the original grimoire of this enhanced version...

It was still stored inside her treasure vault deep within the Great Winter Forest.

So why...

Why were these members of the Heavenly Punishment Holy Church able to use this spell?

'What... exactly is going on...?'

Had Xiao's organization accidentally leaked the spell?

Or...

Had someone inside the forest secretly taught this magic to the Heavenly Punishment Holy Church?

Recalling the pill containing °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° Abyss Demon blood that she had previously obtained from one of the Heavenly Punishment Holy Church members...

Yumo thoughtfully narrowed her eyes.

Could those girls...

Be hiding something from me?

Furthermore...

Glancing sideways toward the distant battlefield—

The place where Avnora and Romney were fighting—

Miss Yumo slowly narrowed her eyes.

A complicated emotion surfaced within her sapphire-blue gaze.

If I simply leave like this...

That doesn't seem entirely appropriate either...