Escape 6

The moment the Shadow Demon emerged from the other shadow, Steve was already there waiting for it.

He swung his spear in a single decisive strike, and the attack struck the Shadow Demon before it could react.

The Shadow Demon was killed instantly, its body dissipating into darkness as the surrounding shadows returned to normal.

After killing the Shadow Demon in just a few moments, Steve looked toward the other Master-rank guards and said, "Those who don't have enchanted armor, equip yourselves by taking it from the guards who just arrived. Then wait for a moment until we deal with the other demons. If you can, try to kill the Dream Demon as well."

Everyone nodded immediately. Those who didn't have enchanted armor quickly took it from the guards who had arrived with Steve and equipped themselves.

Steve then looked toward one of the walls in the corridor where the Dream Demon was hiding. However, the demon wasn't currently in its physical body.