Chapter 759: [Battle Start]

“Not within our watch!”

Andrealphus and Asmodeus who were keeping watch just behind Allen saw the four unknown demons charging toward their master. Letting out a roar, they gnashed their teeth in anger and shot themselves towards the incoming four demons. Their powers exploding simultaneously that it even shook the entire palace.

Lifilia, too frowned and followed, her body glowing bright red light, intending to face against the four demons.

As for Allen and Lilith, they didn’t dare move, their gaze focused on Lucifer and Vergil. They were not in a situation where they can avert their eyes from them even for a single moment.

BOOOOM!!!

The collision of the two parties caused a powerful shockwave that even the walls and ceilings of the Castle Hall started to crack. But the four people, Allen and Lilith, Lucifer and Vergil seemed unperturbed and continued staring at each other as if having a contest.

One side was full of wariness while the other side was staring at them indifferently.

BOOOM! BAAANG! BOOOM! BAAANG!

“Guwoahoaaaaaaaaaaah!”

“You dare attack my master!! Go die!”

In the Hall where both the ceilings and the floor were colored in blood-red, a demon wearing a suit, head covered with pale-white hair and eyes, his body covered in ice charged towards Andrealphus.

That which emitted frosty aura from all over its body, froze anything and everything completely once it came into contact with, and its body movements were amazingly nimble so it would be game over if one would let his guard down even by the slightest amount. Well, Andrealphus could endure the frost ever so slightly with his own power and aura, his body covered in thick colorful feathers as he flew towards it, almost turning him into an enormous bird with colorful feathers.

“Uoooooh!”

In contrast, in order to kill it, Andrealphus could only try to smash its head after breaking through the enormous wall of frost. But as weapons and powers froze and broke the moment it came into contact with it, only weapons and powers with the heat were the answer. So right now, Andrealphus turned into a blazing bird almost identical to that of a Phoenix coating himself with hellish flames, and a long two-meter tall feathery spear with a blade that looks like a bird’s beak on his hand to fight.

“Kuwaaaaah!”

“I will crush you!”

A fog of transparent crystals formed from the pale-white-haired devil’s body! No matter how pretty they looked, one would certainly end up freezing once he touched them.

Andrealphus, who knew that well, swung the crimson flame-covered feathery spear to vaporize that fog, but using that opening, the devil kicked off the ground and approached him.

"...?!!"

A devil with an appearance of a skull and skin appeared out from the fog, freezing everything in its path leaped towards Andrealphus, containing a force that could kill any living beings.

BOOOOM!!

Andrealphus clenched his teeth and stabbed the blazing spear towards the devil, while the latter slashed a sword of ice at him.

The fire and Ice seep through the entire area.

On the other side, Asmodeus and Lifilia stood beside each other, three devils surrounded them. Their expressions were both solemn and cold.

One with pitch-black hair and obsidian eyes, and scaly hands that seemed like dragon claws. One has flaming red hair and red eyes, his hand holding an almost three meters tall and a meter wide greatsword. His body burning flames as if he was a spirit of fire.

And lastly, the devil standing behind them. Silvery hair, and dignified expression. He was wearing an eye-catching golden crown on his head and a beautiful crystal bow on his hand. His golden eyes appeared mocking and proud as he stared at Asmodeus and Lifilia.

“As I thought, these monsters' true identities are…”

Asmodeus expression darkens.

“-The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse!”

Lifilia also heaves a sigh of helplessness.

“Hhp!”

Wooosh.

The three devils exploded in demonic auras and started to attack the two women. However, that was also an opportunity that Asmodeus and Lifilia were aiming for as well.

Asmodeus swung his spiky, dragon-tail-like whip towards the incoming monsters that said to embody the world’s demise. As for Lifilia, her eyes brightened in blood light and her figure blurred, then appearing just behind the silver-haired devil, that bears the name—[Conquer]!

Claaang!

Lifilia’s sword slashed but the silver-haired devil was able to react immediately after, blocking the sword with his bow.

“Uooooooh!!”

His leg whipped.

The air made a tearing sound.

Lifilia hurriedly somersaulted in the air, avoiding the kick that seemed to be that of an ill-natured horse. However, when she was in mid-air, a black-haired devil appeared just above her.

Lifilia clicked her tongue. They were clearly out-numbered. That would not be a problem if only these monsters are not that strong—unfortunately, they are among the strongest in the Demon World right now. They are not called the Horsemen of the Apocalypse just for show—!

"Damn it! Even with my empowered state, I wouldn't be able to handle them easily!"

"Oooooouhhhhh!!!"

"...eh-?!"

Lifilia gnashed her teeth in frustration. She was about to dodge when suddenly a large bony hand sprung out from the ground under her. It was unexpected. It was neither the attack of the four horsemen, meaning there was a third party waiting in silence.

An ambush?!

Lifilia was shocked by the sudden ambush and was prepared to get hit but outside of her expectations, the enormous bony hands brushed past her body and instead attack the black-haired devil that was slashing down its sharp claws at her.

Lifilia's eyes widened from the unexpected development.

Did it miss?

No, I was not the target!

"...?!!"

Baaaaang-!!

The Black-haired devil was caught unprepared and was swatted by the skeleton hand as if he was a fly—

“I. Smash!!”

A gritting noise as if it was a voice made from the clattering of teeth, came out from behind Lifilia.

Lifilia halted and look at the black whirlpool that had appeared under her without her notice.

And then she was shocked—

After a large mountain-like skull appeared from the black vortex. It was then followed by countless monsters that came out from it like small ants. Different species, various races—some cute, some ugly, some adorable-looking fluffy creatures- all appeared from the black vortex.

Lifilia was stunned but when she followed the source of the black vortex, she was surprised to see that it was connected to her father’s shadow who was currently smiling faintly.

“I thought you needed a hand,”

Allen’s voice reached her ears like a violin’s tune.

“Much appreciated, Father…”

Lifilia smiled happily.

Although the strength of these monsters, even combined all couldn’t be compared to a single Horsemen. But that is not what is important. For just their number alone is enough to fill the hole for Quantity…!

A thousand ants can still make a dog cry in pain!

“That’s a wonderful army you have there,”

Lucifer saw the monsters coming out from Allen’s shadow and couldn’t help but muttered while frowning in surprise.

“Thanks for the compliment. But I won’t take it easy beating your ass even if you give me one.” Allen chuckled.

“A vulgar tongue as always,”

Lucifer’s voice was ice-cold and then, finally… slowly stood up. Seeing his actions, not only Allen and Lilith, even Vergil who saw it immediately raise their fighting spirit.

“Well, so be it. Let me teach you what fear is! Myself!”

Boooom!!!

When he finished talking, a cold and ruthless light flashed in Lucifer’s eyes. Unlike the casual attitude he was giving so far, he now looked like a vicious murderer.

Powerful, deadly energy burst across the entire hall- no, even spreading outside the Imperial Palace- the entire sky turned even blood red and murderous intent flooded the atmosphere. Everyone could feel the killing intent, and fury unleashed.

Lucifer’s aura rolled across the sky and suppressed the entire crowd, even those who were fighting outside the Imperial Palace. Many people couldn’t breathe under such heavy pressure, and they collapsed to the floor as if the gravity was suddenly increased tenfold, or perhaps, even more

“What a terrifying pressure!”

Many people looked glum, especially those who were slaughtering thousands and were rising in this war, in each of the forces. Lucifer’s aura was too strong, that pressure alone was choking them and it was only an aftereffect.

Allen, standing in front of the Demon Emperor felt all his muscles stiffened and the gravity around him dropdown. The sky seemed to have borne down on his shoulders. Asmodeus, Andrealphus, and Lifilia were also feeling the same. All the monsters were petrified in fear but probably because of their max loyalty, no one step back nor escape. As for Lilith and Vergil, both of them have serious expressions and their eyes narrowed dangerously.

“It is not your wish to become one with me? Foolishness, Dante. This is a one and only chance- an opportunity that would never occur to anyone other than you. You are the chosen one and yet, you dare refuse your good graces?"

"If you call stealing one's freedom a blessing, then you must have gone stupid after sleeping for a long time, Lucifer! Didn't you abhor being tied down? That's why you rebel. Then, you should be able to understand the feeling of what you are asking of me?" Allen sneered.

"It's not the same, Dante. I won't be stealing your freedom, rather, give you everything. Power, absolute power, and authority that not even the 'Father' can compare!" Lucifer roared in madness. "Fate itself will be discarded, life and death will be forgotten, and we shall be freed from any constraints."

"... ..."

Lucifer spread his arms wide and look at the ceiling with an intoxicated expression.

"Together as one. Me and you, our bodies will combine. Isn’t that beautiful? Melting into one, to create and manifest the greatest and strongest being the world had ever seen. A thing of utter and pure beauty that no one could ever compare!”

“And yet you stand against me?!”

Suddenly, Lucifer’s figure disappeared, then his body appeared right in front of Allen. His hand turning into a claw, shooting towards the latter's chest. His speed was even faster than lightspeed itself.

“That’s gross…! Becoming one with you?!”

Allen feels sick.

Fortunately, Allen had already prepared himself and his [God’s Eyes] had caught Lucifer’s speed even a little, and he immediately jumped back.

“If only you are a woman, I might consider.”

“Idiocy! You are the one who has gone stupid after turning into a human, Dante!!"

But Lucifer’s reaction was much faster than Allen could expect.

"...?!"

With cold eyes, he followed Allen’s figure and then chased after him. From above, the ground seems to flow beneath him as he hangs in flight, chasing closely at Allen.

“Did you forget about me?”

A beautiful voice appeared and as Lucifer’s hand was about to reach its intended target, a slender smooth hand appeared from the side and grasped the Demon Emperor’s hand, stopping it mid-air and a few inches away from Allen’s face.