Chapter 135 (1/2)

Translator: Wawaa

Editor: WilsonWilson

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Victory was not easily determined. As Valac said, Paimon was a powerful demon. As soon as he saw Demian, he did not hide his ambition to defeat him.

A couple of pillars collapsed with a cracking noise, and the theater building began to give in to the side. The people who evacuated away from the building did not know what to do and could only get very anxious. The sounds of an earthquake and thunder were happening at the same time. The smoke soared so much that it was so hard to see ahead.

Lara gave in to Valac’s irritation and moved far away from the theater. She bit her lips gently as she watched the theater that collapsed like a sandcastle get swept away by the waves.

“The fire will spread to the next building.”

Ximena approached Lara and said anxiously. As the building collapsed, flames sparked around the streets, including the square in front of the theater.

It had been a long time since midnight passed, and it was still too early for the sun to rise. By the time the watchmen soldiers arrived, the fire would have already spread to nearby buildings. It would be irreversible. Lara eventually decided to respond to the heat that tickled her palm from before.

“Come out.”

When Lara opened her palm and lifted it, the excited giant of fire popped out.

Fwoosh!

A sound fiercer than usual was let out. Unlike usual, when it burned crimson red like a brazier or fireplace, the body of the giant was close to a dark red.

The giant of fire looked only at Lara’s eyes, regardless of Eunice and Ximena, who were mesmerized by it, and Valac, who was stepping back quickly. Then, it pointed to the collapsed building with one hand. It was a gesture of asking for permission.

Lara nodded.

“Go and eat it. Don’t leave even a single spark.”

The hellfire, the giant of fire that had just begun to grow up, flew up to where Lara pointed.

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“So, you’re not a human.”

Paimon burst into laughter. His white and beautiful porcelain-like face was full of wounds, his red hair was stained with ash and dust, and the cloth that was narrowly covering his torso had been totally torn off, leaving only his lower body part barely covered.

“I thought you were a human… but I was mistaken.”

Paimon smiled, distorting his eyes. It was unclear whether he was crying, smiling, or being angry.

Demian thought it to be Paimon’s real face. His facial expressions and emotions went wrong like a maniac.

“Tell me. Who gave birth to you? Was it subordinate to hell or are you a filthy half-breed? I have never heard of a non-human inhabiting a human body.”

Demian did not answer Paimon’s question. He shut his mouth without any expressions on his face and only focused on attack and defense.

Paimon was strong without even using his magic and attributed power. Demons’ martial arts were very different from that of humans, making them difficult to deal with.

No matter how much he pretended to be human now, Paimon’s body was a demon. Everything, including his skeleton, muscle strength, dynamic visual acuity, and reflective nerves was inevitably different from a human’s.

“Why aren’t you answering me? I guess I should only leave your heart and mouth behind”

Paimon lifted the wreckage of the tattered building with one hand and held it like a spear. Then, he threw it at where Demian was moving.

Demian leaned back to avoid Paimon’s attack and struck back the flying debris. He squinted his eyes and looked around him. The fire that started on one side of the audience’s seat had quickly engulfed the whole theater. The flames burned brightly in front of the stage where they fought.

Which will be faster—the collapse of this theater or the fire filling the interior?

Like Paimon, Demian was not in a very good condition. His velvet suit was torn in a mess and his neat hair was burnt and messy. To make matters worse, red blood was oozing from a long cut.

As if he was sure of his victory, Paimon smiled and asked.

“Are you looking for a way to run away?”

Hot fire soared above their heads. If they did not run out of the theater quickly, they could be hit by the remains of the building. But neither of them worried about that. Demian opened his mouth and said.

“I heard a demon becomes stronger by eating another demon.”

His voice was cynical.

“If I am indeed a demon, I’ll have to eat you up and get stronger.”

“What?”

“I thought you were a pretty great demon, but after fighting with you, you’re not that all that much.”

Demian’s lips soared sky-high. Standing with his back against the chaotic flames burning red in the dark hall, his sensual face was even provocative in the eyes of the demon Paimon. Demian’s blood-drenched lips parted open, revealing his teeth slightly.

“Demons aren’t really envious of the Gods, yet you’re just jealous of humans.”