Above the Demon Suppression City.
Drifting in the clouds, a girl with short gray hair and dressed in a simple skirt, Eileen, floated expressionlessly, watching in the distance as the fiery red rift in the sky continued to expand and engulf the heavens, pondering who knows what.
“Boom!!!”
Another new crack ignited in the sky, but no fireballs flew out from it. Only the colossal shadow of a giant, towering like an eclipse, gradually emerged above the crack.
【You’ve done well. The collapse of the Illusionary Realm, the weakening of the prison that holds me captive. Soon, the two worlds will merge into one, and the God of Blazing Flames will return to the mortal realm... But why have you, a mere attendant, come to greet my exalted position? Where is Silvester?】
The booming voice echoed in the sky like thunder. If it were an ordinary creature, they would have likely been incinerated by the explosive force of that voice. However, the girl faced the fiery phantom with a calm expression.
“Silvester has his own matters to attend to. Don’t act like we’re your subordinates, this is merely a cooperative relationship.”
“Moreover... You couldn’t even guard an entrance properly, allowing meddlers to disrupt us and preventing us from fully integrating with the divine essence of the Demon God. This seems quite different from the assurances you originally made, doesn’t it? Respected incarnation of flames, the God of Blazing Heat and Explosions... Lord Flam, how do you plan to compensate us for such a significant loss?”
【Human, are you mocking me?!】
As if struck at its core, Flam’s voice instantly turned exceedingly furious, causing the already fearsome temperature around to soar once more, manifesting into almost tangible surges of raging flames that enveloped Eileen’s figure in an instant!
However, the fiery red flames instantly transformed into pitch-black ethereal flames the next moment, coiling around the unharmed figure of the girl like serpents, swiftly spinning around her as if she were cascading through ink-stained waterfalls. Eileen’s appearance underwent a profound transformation.
Her plain gray hair began to grow and extend backward, previously rough skin became smooth and fair without any maintenance, and the embodiment of magic replaced her simple clothes, outlining a sleek and magnificent battle gown on her body.
Following this, a completely black longsword, resembling the deep sea of stars, fell into her grasp, ancient and mysterious magical patterns appearing on her forehead.
She wielded the sword, tearing open the fiery red canopy of the sky, and spoke in a tone and manner no less imposing than the phantom of Flam.
“Human? I have never been human. Not in the past, and certainly not now. Flam, I’m just curious. You, a superior deity just below the Supreme God, actually powerless against a mere priestess? Doesn’t that seem rather undignified?”
A slight curve appeared at the corner of Eileen’s mouth.
“Could it be that I understand you’re intentionally obstructing us, hindering me and Silvester from obtaining the complete power of the Demon God? Or perhaps... the members of the Twilight Council are only capable of such half-hearted efforts?”
【......】
Abruptly, Flam’s demeanor shifted from his previous rage, his phantom emitting a hint of genuine danger.
【Are you planning to betray us?】
“You’re misunderstanding us. Since we didn’t receive the agreed-upon compensation, naturally, there’s no basis for further negotiation, right?”
【I see now. So you had planned this all along? Cunning insects... Do you think that gaining some power of the Demon God allows you to challenge and oppose me? If you truly seek death, I wouldn’t mind turning you into ashes first and then reshaping my realm of flames!】
Upon hearing this, Eileen couldn’t help but smile faintly.
“I certainly don’t have the arrogance to believe that the fragmented and imperfect powers of the Demon God can contend with a superior deity like yourself, Lord Flam. But, Lord Flam... It seems your power isn’t quite as complete either, isn’t it?”
“Not to mention, the suppression left by the Demon God still exists, and such narrow world passages can’t accommodate the complete descent of a deity of your magnitude. I’m curious, how much power can you, the god of blazing flames and explosions, exert in this realm?”
The overwhelming shadow finally showed intense fluctuations due to its irritability.
【Heir of the Demon God, are you truly determined to turn against me? Think carefully, this won’t benefit you in any way!】
“Oh? Aren’t you now a bit flexible, Lord Flam? Your stance seems to change quite swiftly.”
With these words, the girl wielding the magical sword looked up at the sky with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile, observing the still-expanding rift of flames.
“You seem quite eager to come out from there. Are you really so enamored with this beautiful and abundant material world? But Lord Flam, have you ever wondered why, despite the collapse of the Valley of Magic, figures like Galewind and Frostgloom remain completely silent?”
The shadow of the God of Blazing Flames slightly stiffened, speaking in a deep voice.
【What do you mean by this?】
“What do I mean? I’m sure Lord Flam already knows deep down. No need to ask rhetorically. Well then, let’s end the idle chatter here and get to business.”
With that, the girl lifted the pitch-black sword brimming with boundless magical power without hesitation and fiercely slashed at the rift in the sky where the phantom of the flame giant oozed out.
【You dare to defy death!】
Accompanied by a furious roar like thunder, a surging crimson flame suddenly ignited in the sky. Flam’s colossal shadow abruptly shrunk, transforming into a fierce column of burning flames, colliding head-on with the sword light swung by Eileen!
*Sizzling noises*
The aftermath of flames and magical energy scattered in all directions. The two forces remained deadlocked in mid-air, creating extensive cracks in the space at their focal point.
However, with more flames continuously pouring out of the rift, the black sword light began to slowly recede, starting to fall into a disadvantageous position.
Noticing the change in form, Eileen furrowed her brow slightly and muttered to herself inaudibly, “Tsk... Truly a formidable opponent that even the Demon God themselves need to personally deal with, Lord Flam, the god of blazing flames and explosions... Damn lunatic, no other choice.”
“Boom!”
Black light erupted around the girl, her three thousand strands of grey hair fluttering without wind like a waterfall. The magical sword she wielded gleamed intensely!
“Magic Burst! Slash!”
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Another black sword light burst through the air, merging with the already faltering sword light engaged in combat with the god of blazing flames.
The combined strike finally overwhelmed the resistance of the God of Blazing Flames, breaking through the pillar of fire and crashing heavily onto the continuously opening giant rift.
*Fizz... Sizzle... Bang!!!*
Red lightning crackled, and the channel unexpectedly exploded, accompanied by Flam’s raging roar echoing through the sky.
【Aaargh! Damn woman! Damn Silvester! Don’t think you can stop me like this! Just wait, when I break free from these shackles, I will crush you all to ashes!!!】
The rift disintegrated in the explosion, and the shadow of the God of Blazing Flames finally disappeared into the distant sky.
*Cough... Cough... Cough...*
Despite coughing violently several times while covering her mouth, Eileen couldn’t help but mock, though her face grew somewhat pale.
“The burden of divine power is truly terrifying. Even though Silvester and I shared a part of it... *cough*... It’s not enough. I must hurry... I must...”
“Hurry... How?”
A gentle voice brushed past her ears, a gray shadow flashed, and a handsome young man dressed in plain clothes, with an elegant temperament, suddenly appeared above the burning sky.
With his hands folded behind his back, he silently watched Eileen’s figure, his expression a mix of regret and resignation.
Seeing this person, the girl finally showed a genuine surprise in her eyes for the first time.
“You... Gatekeeper... How can you be here?!”