Her aura seemed to rival even Sirzechs's!
"Go."
Grayfia spoke softly to Rias and Badr, as if she had just accomplished a trivial task.
"Let's go."
Rias took the lead, charging out with determination.
Badr and the other peerage members followed closely behind, swiftly advancing along the path Grayfia had created.
However, they were quickly surrounded by magic users.
"Annihilate them all!"
Rias commanded, taking the initiative. Her body was enveloped in a crimson aura of demonic power as she unleashed a torrent of flames.
"Stop them!"
A magic user shouted, and dozens of mages fearlessly charged towards Rias and her group, launching their attacks.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Magic blasts collided with Rias flames, resulting in devastating explosions.
Rias flames held the upper hand, incinerating the magic blasts and engulfing two magic users in their residual heat, reducing them to ashes.
However, her attack had expended its energy. The remaining magic users ignored the stray flames and retaliated against Rias.
Before the incoming magic blasts could reach her, streaks of lightning flashed, obliterating them.
Akeno Himejima hovered in mid-air, manipulating golden lightning serpents that she hurled into the enemy ranks. The magic users screamed in agony as the electricity coursed through them, filling the air with a nauseating burnt smell.
Meanwhile, Badr had plunged into the heart of the enemy formation. A golden holy sword materialized in his hand, Ascalon. With a sweeping motion, he unleashed a devastating attack.
Golden light blazed as the blade carved through the air, leaving a trail of golden radiance that expanded in a fan shape.
Wherever the arc of light passed, the magic users, who relied on demonic power, were sliced in half at the waist. Blood gushed from their severed bodies.
"That's..." Xenovia stared at the Dragon Slayer holy sword in Badr's hand in astonishment. "Is that Ascalon?"
"It seems to be a holy sword..." Koneko Toujou was also surprised.
Badr deflected incoming magic blasts with his sword, channeling his holy demonic power into Ascalon. The golden blade became adorned with purplish-red demonic patterns.
"It's become a Holy-Demonic Sword..." Koneko muttered.
"Where's the original King Sword?" Asia Argento asked curiously.
"These magic users utilize demonic power. This sword is more effective against them," Badr explained casually.
Of course, it wasn't that King Sword was weak. It was part of the King Sword and Shield set, a Sacred Gear not primarily focused on offense. Since he had a holy sword specifically effective against devils, it was naturally more efficient to use it...
Seeing Badr wreaking havoc with the holy sword, Xenovia, the original Holy Sword user, was speechless.
"I'm supposed to be the Holy Sword user. You're such a freak."
"He's become even stronger," Koneko Toujou said, a hint of melancholy in her voice. Badr's growth was truly astonishing, putting pressure even on her as his comrade.
"It's not like you just found out I'm strong. What's the big deal? Holy Sword user, I'll leave that direction to you."
Badr boasted without a hint of modesty.
Ascalon unleashed terrifying power in his hands. The magic users were no match for him.
With Rias, Akeno Himejima, and Badr leading the charge, they tore through the enemy ranks, swiftly reaching the core of the teleportation circle.
The magic users guarding the core were enraged when they saw Badr and the others break through.
"You useless fools! How could you let them get this far? Kill them!"
The apparent leader shouted furiously, and the surrounding magic users converged on them.
Their numbers were staggering, at least two hundred!
Moreover, the teleportation circles scattered throughout the dimension continued to transport more magic users. It was impossible to tell how many there were in total.
Badr sighed inwardly. The enemy could mass-produce such a large number of magic users, each comparable to a mid-class devil. This force was likely far more powerful than the devil faction. Their strength was beyond imagination.
No wonder the leaders of the three factions were so concerned. The future remained uncertain...
...
The massive magic circle core continued to pour out energy, fueling the numerous teleportation circles throughout the dimension, bringing in wave after wave of magic users.
Their sheer numbers were overwhelming. Even high-class devils like Rias and her peerage would eventually be exhausted. Their demonic power would inevitably run out.
"Attack!"
Knowing they couldn't afford to delay any longer, Rias issued the order, leading her peerage in a desperate charge towards the magic circle core.
"Stop them!!"
The magic users surged forward fearlessly, their wands crackling with demonic power as they launched a deadly assault on Badr and the others.
"Asia, stay close to me." Xenovia swung Durandal, protecting Asia from the attacks while leading her forward.
She now understood Asia's predicament and had become close friends with her.
Badr plunged into the enemy ranks. The magic users, mostly armed with wands, were no match for him in close combat. They were helpless against the might of Ascalon.
A flurry of blood splattered as Badr's sword danced. Each swing claimed the life of another magic user.
"Damn it..."
Seeing the ferocity of Badr and the others, the leader panicked and shouted to his subordinates,
"Gather your demonic power! Let's unleash the Blood Magic and wipe them out!"
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Chapter 112: Against Hundred Mages!
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"Understood."
The dozens mages guarding the magic circle's core activated their magic. Blue magical energy converged into beams, forming intricate patterns.
Soon, the magic circle was complete. In the next second, their energy and vitality rapidly dwindled as the magic circle began to drain their life force.
"It's a sacrificial spell," Rias recognized the magic's origin.
As she suspected, these mages' magic was based on a demonic system.
"Be careful! This magic has the destructive power of a high-class devil!"
She mainly directed her warning towards Koneko Toujou and Asia Argento. With their current strength, they wouldn't be able to withstand an attack of this level.
The magic activated swiftly. A massive blood-red blade materialized within the magic circle, radiating a sinister aura.
"Blood Formation, Activate!"
The leader shouted as the dozens mages poured all their remaining energy into the spell, directing it towards Rias and her peerage.
Badr stepped forward, spreading his fingers. King Shield materialized before him.
-Endless Dusk City.
The stillness effect enveloped Badr. This time, he only utilized the [Stillness] aspect of his Sacred Gear, without summoning the black fortress or triggering the power boost.
Dealing with this situation, the [Stillness] effect alone was more than sufficient.
During the previous battle in the dimensional gap, Badr had only been able to activate Endless Dusk City for five seconds, even at full power. Now, he could maintain it for over an hour.
The blood-red blade slammed down, striking Badr at the forefront. But shielded by King Shield, he remained completely unharmed.
"How...?"
The leader's eyes widened in disbelief. He had never seen a mid-class devil withstand an attack on the level of a high-class devil before.
What a monster...
Badr had no intention of giving them another chance to attack. He switched King Shield to his left hand and summoned King Sword in his right.
The amplification activated, his demonic power increasing exponentially.
Boom!!
Holy-demonic energy erupted from his body, forming a towering aura that reached dozens of meters high, a vibrant blend of crimson and gold.
Badr raised King Sword and swung it down towards the magic circle's core and the dozens mages in a simple, unadorned strike.
Blinding light engulfed the core, vaporizing the mages and the magic circle in a single blow.
The teleportation spell was finally interrupted!
"Excellent! Now let's finish off the rest of them!"
Rias, seeing Badr's display of power, felt her spirits soar. She was eager to press their advantage.
Badr shared her sentiment, but their enemies were numerous. He needed to find a way to alleviate the pressure on Koneko and the others.
He flipped his hand, summoning the Sealing Devil.
"Go."
With a soft command, he launched the stamp.
Hummm~
A buzzing sound filled the air as silver ripples emanated from the Sealing Devil.
Anti-Magic Field!
Instantly, the magical power of the surrounding mages was suppressed by nearly sixty percent, drastically reducing their strength!
But in the next moment, the Sealing Devil went on a rampage.
Thwack! Thwack! Thwack! Thwack!
In the blink of an eye, the stamp imprinted itself on a large group of female mages.
And then, Rip!
Wardrobe malfunction achieved!
Having accompanied Badr for so long, the Sealing Devil, a remarkably talented Familiar, had also grown considerably. It could now seal up to fifty targets simultaneously, with the sealing duration remaining at one hour.
Moreover, this limit could be broken at the cost of reduced sealing time. The more targets sealed at once, the shorter the duration.
Currently, the Sealing Devil had sealed over one hundred and seventy female mages, reducing the sealing time to a mere minute.
But... the sight of this mass wardrobe malfunction was truly spectacular...
The mages, both male and female, were momentarily stunned.
No one had expected such a turn of events during a life-or-death battle.
Badr calmly commented on the situation.
"...This is quite the explosive scene."
Rias and the others were speechless.
"..."
They hadn't anticipated the Sealing Devil's sudden display of power.
"How pathetic," Koneko expressed her disdain without holding back.
Badr shrugged. "It's just a small matter. Stay calm."
Unfazed by the sight of the exposed female mages, he mercilessly swung his blade towards them.
With their magic sealed, they were completely defenseless against his attacks!
Boom!!!
One strike, and the area was cleared!
In terms of sheer numbers, Badr had likely eliminated more enemies than the rest of Rias peerage combined!
The sudden decrease in the number of mages quickly caught the attention of the Devils' side.
"Oh? You're quite efficient. Have you already destroyed the teleportation circle?" Azazel chuckled. "I suppose they won't be able to sit still now."
As if to confirm his words, the extermination magic in the sky activated.
Simultaneously, another magic circle materialized.
"Hm? Leviathan's magic??"
Within the defensive barrier, Serafall Leviathan looked bewildered. "Eh? What's going on? I didn't do anything..."
...
Amidst a brilliant flash of light, a woman emerged from the magic circle.
She was dressed provocatively, her ample cleavage on full display, her skirt slit high, revealing almost to the base of her thighs.
She gazed at the group within the barrier, a playful smile on her lips. Her voice dripped with a flirtatious tone as she spoke.
"Hello there, current Maou Sirzechs-sama."
It was clear that this woman held no fear towards the Maou.
Sirzechs and the others recognized her immediately.
"The heir to the bloodline of the previous Leviathan, Katerea Leviathan. What's the meaning of this?"
Their eyes narrowed. This woman who had just appeared was a member of the Old Satan Faction, a direct descendant of the previous Leviathan!
Badr now understood the situation.
The previous Four Great Satans had fallen in battle. Until the new Four Great Satans ascended to their positions, the Old Satan Faction remained determined to fight to the bitter end.
However, the majority of the Devil race desired peace. Therefore, the decision was made to exile those from the Old Satan Faction who wished to continue the war.
They had been driven to a remote corner of the Underworld, while the new regime, led by the new Four Great Satans, took control.
Katerea's expression twisted with hatred and defiance.
"Almost all members of the Old Satan Faction have decided to assist the Chaos Brigade."
"Hm?"
Sirzechs frowned slightly. The name Chaos Brigade sounded vaguely familiar.
"Chaos Brigade?" Azazel grinned. "So it's those guys."
"Are you familiar with them?" Michael asked calmly.
"They've gathered dangerous individuals from all three factions, including Sacred Gear possessors who have reached the Longinus level. And we've confirmed that several humans among them possess [Sacred Gears]."
Azazel clicked his tongue, sighing with a wry smile. "My research on Sacred Gears is partly driven by self-preservation, as a precaution against this very organization."
The current situation marked a complete schism between the new and old Maou factions.
"The devils sure have it rough," Azazel chuckled, seemingly unconcerned.
"Katerea, why are you doing this? You're a devil too..."
Serafall Leviathan questioned, her voice laced with confusion.
"Shut up! Serafall, you stole the throne of Leviathan from me, and you have the nerve to say that? I am the rightful heir to the Leviathan bloodline! I should be the Maou!"
Badr returned to the defensive barrier with Rias and the others. In the distance, Sona Sitri and her peerage were still battling the mages. With the teleportation magic's core destroyed, the pressure on them had eased considerably.
However, this newly arrived Katerea, a member of the Old Satan Faction, posed a formidable threat.
It seemed they were not willing to relinquish their power so easily.
"Rias, Grayfia is analyzing the extermination magic circle above us. Until she makes some progress, go and assist those fighting the mages who are interfering with her. You don't need to worry about Katerea," Sirzechs instructed.
"...Understood."
Rias had no choice but to obey. Katerea's power was not to be underestimated. She was genuinely qualified to be a Maou.
