Chapter 107 What is the purpose of the Demon King Armor?

Xu Ruo's movements were incredibly swift and unexpected.

Even though Aila wanted to react, she simply couldn't before being pushed directly into the Dark Shadow Realm by Xu Ruo.

Upon arriving in this unfamiliar place, Aila's first instinct was to use Spatial Magic to teleport herself out.

However...

Just as the thought crossed her mind, a demonic hand made of pink mana gently rested on her shoulder.

In the next moment, a familiar voice reached her ears:

"Don't waste your strength, Aila..."

"You cannot leave the world created by My King..."

The familiar, slightly annoying voice came from behind her.

Without even looking, Aila recognized the owner of the voice—it was one of the Four Great Demon Generals, the Succubus Queen, Velika!

The only pure-blooded demon currently on the Falan Continent!

Without the slightest hesitation, Aila raised her staff and aimed a burst of Light Magic directly behind her.

Velika, who was reclining on a sofa, reacted with lightning speed, easily blocking the magic with her demonic hand.

She revealed an exquisite face with a half-smile, her bewitching pinkish-purple eyes fixed intently on Aila.

They seemed to hold a playful, mocking light—

"Aila, stop wasting your energy."

"In a fight of that level, even if you went, you'd only be a hindrance."

"Furthermore, My King has already ordered that once guests arrive in the Dark Shadow Realm..."

"We cannot simply let them leave."

"If I were to let you go and My King punished me for it..."

"Wouldn't that be quite unfortunate?"

As she spoke, the corners of Velika's mouth curled slightly:

"So... why not stay here peacefully and keep me company?"

For some reason, just hearing Velika's voice made Aila feel flustered and annoyed.

She turned her head, ready to snap at her...

...only to see Velika dressed in dark black armor, reclining on the sofa and looking at her with a playful gaze.

However... the armor Velika was wearing now was quite different from when she had first seen her thousands of years ago.

That suit of black armor was very thorough, wrapping Velika's entire body.

The only exposed part was her face, which still radiated a soul-stirring charm.

The form-fitting black armor outlined her perfect, curvaceous figure.

Her long pink hair was draped over the armor.

A pair of demonic horns, roughly the size of handles, remained just as they always were.

Even while wearing armor, her perfect body constantly released a heart-stealing seductiveness.

Those phoenix-like eyes were especially alluring.

Aila stared at Velika's face for a moment and then snorted coldly:

"You want me to stay and keep you company?"

"Your King is fighting out there, yet you're just lying here resting?"

"If I were you, even if it meant death... I would never just sit by and do nothing."

Hearing this, Velika suddenly showed a meaningful smile.

She slowly sat up, propping her chin with one hand while pointing behind Aila with the other—

"Reverse psychology doesn't work on me; I only obey My King's orders."

"He told me to watch the show from here while waiting for orders..."

"So I will never disobey his command."

Aila wanted to say more.

But when she looked in the direction Velika was pointing, she was instantly stunned.

In the direction Velika pointed, a large screen made of mana was projecting images of the outside world.

What caught Aila's eye was Ellen, who had undergone his angel transformation and was currently in a fierce battle with Xu Ruo.

Seeing that Aila's attention had been captured, Velika leaned back on the sofa, her beautiful eyes fixed on Aila.

The corners of her mouth turned up slightly:

"Well?"

"Are you worried?"

Aila didn't speak, staring intently at the battle situation outside.

Seeing Aila's silence, Velika also turned to look at the battle on the screen.

She spoke softly:

"Don't worry... My King will be fine."

"The one who truly needs to worry is that person outside."

Aila still didn't speak upon hearing this, her eyes locked onto the image.

In the image...

Ellen, after transforming into a Four-Winged Angel, had finally broken free from the passive situation where he was just being beaten.

At least by the looks of it...

...he seemed able to trade blows with Xu Ruo.

Although Xu Ruo still looked calm and composed—even effortless, one might say.

Still, Aila couldn't help but tighten her grip on her staff.

Suddenly, Velika's voice rang out again:

"Rest assured, My King won't have any problems."

"That human, although seemingly powerful..."

"...forcing a human body to carry Angel Power will eventually only lead to his physical form collapsing and his soul dissipating."

"He won't last long."

Velika spoke unhurriedly, her tone confident and certain.

Hearing this, Aila's heart was filled with uncertainty.

She wasn't sure... if the current Xu Ruo could truly fight on equal terms with Ellen, who had absorbed Angel Power...

Therefore, she still didn't look away, her attention remaining entirely on the battle outside.

Seeing this, Velika spoke once more:

"Looking at you like this... it seems you're quite worried about My King's safety?"

Aila remained silent.

Velika's beautiful eyes never left Aila.

Suddenly, as if thinking of something, she smiled:

"Tell me... why are you worried about My King?"

Aila still didn't speak, her eyes fixed on the battle situation.

Velika narrowed her eyes, revealing a meaningful look:

"You... haven't fallen in love with My King, have you?"

Her voice was soft, but the words she spoke made Aila's delicate frame tremble.

Her attention, which had been focused on the battle, instantly shifted to Velika.

Their eyes met.

Aila's eyes widened, showing a hint of panic.

Velika's mouth turned up slightly as she looked at Aila with interest:

"Did I hit the mark?"

Aila's eyes flickered for a moment before she suddenly turned her head away and snorted coldly:

"You're overthinking it."

"I'm just worried that if even he loses, this world will likely be finished..."

Velika didn't tease Aila further; after all...

...those slightly reddened cheeks had already explained everything.

And to put her at ease, Velika revealed a secret to her:

"Right now, it seems like that person can fight on par with my Lord."

"But... you don't really think..."

"...that the purpose of the demon king armor is to enhance My King's strength, do you?"

...

Meanwhile, in the Imperial Capital of Frant—

The Imperial Capital of Frant had already fallen into a sea of flames.

The imperial palace, which originally spanned dozens of kilometers, had been turned to ash in the clash between Xu Ruo and Ellen.

The once bustling and prosperous city was now filled with the fires of war and the sound of wailing.

In mid-air, two streaks of light—one gold and one silver—continually collided.

The booming sounds were endless, making the very earth tremble.

It seemed like the gold and silver streaks were evenly matched...

But in reality...

...amidst this fierce battle, Xu Ruo's figure still appeared calm and effortless.

In contrast, Ellen was repeatedly blasted back during their collisions.

On the other hand, Xu Ruo remained completely unharmed even when facing the angel-transformed Ellen.

The blood ghost demon blade, which had transformed into a silver longsword in his hand, intercepted Ellen's Golden Sword of Holy Light once more and gave a powerful shove!

BOOM!!!

With a deafening roar, Ellen was blasted back again.

His momentum slowed as he flew backward, flipping once in the air before stabilizing his form and putting some distance between himself and Xu Ruo.

Xu Ruo also stopped his movements and looked toward Ellen.

Their eyes met.

Xu Ruo didn't take the opportunity to attack; he simply watched him calmly.

Ellen, however, was breathing heavily, his eyes filled with shock as he stared at Xu Ruo.

Clearly... he never expected that even after his angel transformation, he still couldn't do anything to Xu Ruo!

Furthermore...

...even with such terrifying power, he still couldn't manage to tear through the void using his own strength...

The energy collisions from their fight hadn't torn space as expected either...

If things continued like this, and the Angel Power in his body ran out, forget about the wish he'd held for thousands of years...

...he might end up dying here before his wish could even be fulfilled!

No...

Before the Angel Power was exhausted...

...he still had a chance!

Ellen was anxious, and a sharp light once again burst from his eyes.

With a roar, his four wings flapped violently once more!

His figure surged forward again!

The golden longsword in his hand shone brilliantly once more!

Seeing this, Xu Ruo did not hesitate.

With a swing of the blood ghost demon blade, he met the attack once again!

BOOM!!!

This collision...

Xu Ruo remained unruffled, but Ellen was completely blasted back!

He went flying backward!

His entire aura had clearly withered!

Staring at Xu Ruo's figure, his eyes were full of disbelief.

How is this possible?

He had already undergone his angel transformation!

The power he possessed shocked even himself!

Yet the opponent... was still as relaxed as they were at the beginning.

This was truly incomprehensible to Ellen!

In each of these exchanges...

...the other party was able to suppress him through pure skill and strength!

Was he really going to be forced to use that move?

Ellen's heart was full of uncertainty, but he didn't dare let things drag on any longer!

Continuing to delay... would only become more and more disadvantageous for him!

No... his only choice was one final gamble!

Thinking this, Ellen sneered at Xu Ruo, who was not far away:

"I was wondering who you were..."

"So it's that fake demon king named Xu Ruo..."

"I always thought you were just insignificant trash; I didn't expect you to have this kind of strength."

"But... it ends here!"