Volume 8, Chapter 48 – Final Battle

Ever since the Abyssal Lord retreated, the Northern Fortress had not been attacked again.

Not only that, outside the city, Tianyin had not seen any trace of demons appearing.

Could it be that the demons had given up on the attack?

For a brief moment, such a thought appeared in Tianyin’s mind. But in the very next second, she threw that thought aside.

After all, the Abyssal Lord’s target was herself. How could it possibly give up on her, this so-called “vessel”? Therefore, abandoning the attack on the Northern Fortress was definitely not out of fear. On the contrary, the Abyssal Lord was very likely brewing an even more ferocious offensive.

Because of this line of thinking, Tianyin did not lower her guard just because no demon traces were seen. Instead, she further strengthened the defenses of the Northern Fortress.

And after another three days passed, finally, Tianyin once again welcomed the Inferno’s assault.

This time was different from the previous midnight raid. This time, under the personal command of the Abyssal Lord, the Inferno army descended head on directly outside the Northern Fortress.

Demon troops as numerous as a sea of sand spread across the sky. As far as the eye could see, everything within sight was filled with ferocious demons, their entire bodies engulfed in the flames of Inferno.

At the very front, the Abyssal Lord in her girlish posture stood at the forefront. Behind her, dozens of Legendary-tier Demon Lords stood in solemn formation.

「This time, it looks like it really is the final decisive battle, Xiaoyin.」

There were no schemes or tricks, nor any hidden strength.

This time, the Abyssal Lord openly led the demon army forward, and openly issued a challenge to Tianyin.

Of course, this war was not a fair one.

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Even with Ysera’s countless undead army added in, the forces of the Northern Fortress were still fewer than the Inferno army under the Abyssal Lord.

Not only that, there was also a huge gap in the number of Legendary-tier existences. On Tianyin’s side, there was only Fisiel alone, while on the Abyss side, the number of Legendary-tier existences had reached double digits.

『I will not retreat from this battle, Samael. Before seeing the result, I will not admit that I am not the Abyssal Lord’s opponent… so Samael, lend me your strength.』

Tianyin’s voice was firm yet gentle.

The firmness came from her resolve to defeat the Abyssal Lord. The gentleness came from her desire to protect Dawn behind her.

Before, when Dawn was first established, Tianyin did not have the thought of wanting to protect Dawn. But as time passed, Dawn became more and more important to her.

Everyone in Dawn loved this homeland called Dawn. There, Tianyin could eat delicious sweets, and at the same time, she was cherished by every person in Dawn.

Tianyin looked cute on the outside, appearing like a mascot. And because of that, everyone in Dawn cared deeply for this adorable leader.

People are not creatures without emotions. And emotions are mutual. While the people of Dawn cherished Tianyin, how could Tianyin not want to protect those simple minded people?

It was not only about refusing to become the Abyssal Lord’s “vessel” and be used by it. There was also the desire to protect Dawn.

「Do your best, Xiaoyin. This time, let the elegance of the Blood Knight resound across the world once more.」

『Mm!』

Samael’s words were undoubtedly the best encouragement.

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Behind Tianyin, the defenders of the Northern Fortress stood fully prepared.

Undead, Half-beast, Beastmen, humans.

Different races, through various coincidences, stood on the same battlefield and became comrades on the same front line.

They entrusted their backs to comrades of different races, choosing to place absolute trust in existences that had once been enemies.

This looked like a battle against the Abyss, but was it not also a battle where many different races united together?

“Fisiel, Xiaobingxue…”

Watching the demon army slowly advancing toward the Northern Fortress in the distance, Tianyin called out to the only Legendary-tier and the Throne-tier behind her.

“Xiaoyin.”

“My lord.”

After receiving their responses, Tianyin’s voice sounded once more.

“Leave the next part of the battle to you. As for the Abyssal Lord, let me handle it alone.”

“Yes…”

Fisiel did not speak any words of opposition to Tianyin’s decision. In her eyes, Tianyin’s words expressed her resolve to shoulder the responsibility of protecting the entire faction.

However, in Xiaobingxue’s eyes, Tianyin’s words were filled with danger.

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“Xiaoyin… I can help too. Let me face the Abyssal Lord together with you…”

An anxious expression appeared on Xiaobingxue’s face. But in response to her figure, Tianyin only shook her head.

She did not blame Xiaobingxue for disregarding the bigger picture. Possessing the power of Lust, Tianyin clearly understood that Xiaobingxue was simply worried about her.

Tianyin accepted that concern without reservation. But she rejected Xiaobingxue’s request without hesitation.

Smiling, a beautiful smile appeared on her delicate and cute face, one that would make anyone’s heart flutter upon seeing it.

“No, you can’t. Xiaobingxue, this is a battle between me and the Abyssal Lord. And everyone in the Northern Fortress still needs you to protect them for me.”

“But…”

Xiaobingxue hesitated.

She seemed to want to say something, but in the end, she only opened her mouth slightly before letting out a helpless sigh.

“I understand. I will protect the Northern Fortress properly. But Xiaoyin, if you are not a match for the Abyssal Lord… then run away as fast as you can…”

“Pfft… It hasn’t even started yet and you already think I’ll lose? That won’t do. You have to believe in my strength!”

Hearing that, Tianyin could not help but laugh, and at the same time patted her chest, flat with lingering regret, putting on an air of being very impressive.

Although it was a bit nonsensical, Tianyin’s attitude made the previously tense atmosphere slightly more relaxed.

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“Alright, Xiaobingxue, don’t worry about me. I won’t lose. Believe in me!”

Even though Tianyin said so, Xiaobingxue was still worried in her heart.

After all, she had already lost the most important person to her. If she were to lose Tianyin as well… that was a scene Xiaobingxue could not face.

“Let’s do our best together! Everyone!”

Tianyin blinked and turned her gaze back to the battlefield.

Wuuuuuuu—

And at this moment, within the tide like demon army, the horn of war finally sounded.

Immediately after, the very front of the demon army that had been advancing toward the Northern Fortress began their charge.

“Magic ready! Fortress defensive magic, begin full operation…”

As the demons charged, behind Tianyin, Fisiel, acting as the commander, began issuing combat orders.

As the orders were given, the troops within the fortress began mobilizing in an orderly manner. And after Fisiel finished issuing commands, she realized that Tianyin, who had originally been standing before her, had disappeared at some point.

And in the void more than a thousand meters away from the Northern Fortress, a battle capable of leveling the Northern Fortress to the ground erupted at this very moment.