With a heavy thud, the shield-bearer clad in full iron armor collapsed. With that, the second Keeper was eliminated. Now, the only one left was the red-robed mage, who maintained a barrier with a tense expression.

[High-ranking demon Koust Pobellan has died.]

[High-ranking demon Caterpillar Maunos has died.]

As the high-ranking demon forces were annihilated one after another, most of the terrain within the field shifted to Balak's territory. Although the Main Forces of the SS-rank Dungeon Masters were still lurking, if they could just take care of Death Dragon Kadumallian, they could easily break through the front lines.

[The Spear of Judgment has been activated.]

[Divine Power Amplification Rate: 225%]

[The Spear of Judgment is being charged through the Divine Power of Archangel Eclat.]

Soon, another streak of light struck the ground. At the same time, the Death Dragon compressed all its mana and cast Annihilation, but it was blocked again by Zighart and failed to inflict any damage. Hasla and Kadum focused their attacks on the last Keeper's barrier, chipping away at its durability. Just then, two scattered SS-rank Guardians appeared on the left and right to provide support.

"I'll take the left."

"Then I'll take the right."

The two warriors battering the barrier fluidly pivoted to face their new opponents. This gave the mage some breathing room, but he still couldn't afford to let his guard down.

[SS-rank Named Supporter Goddess of Healing Riel's Special Ability 'Chalice of Harmony' has been activated.]

[The natural healing of all allies within a certain range increases by 4 times.]

[The Stamina stat of all allies increases by 2 times for a certain period.]

The Supporter in the rear was also a massive hindrance. The mage, Ruel, looked at the Dungeon Masters fighting a single assassin and confirmed there would be no more reinforcements.

'I'll leave those two to them and take out the Supporter.'

This was a world where a single Priest could dictate the battlefield. That was especially true for an SS-rank Supporter. Ruel didn't hesitate to change his magic's target to Riel. The mana gathered in his outstretched hands was soon dyed with various elemental properties, raining down from the sky.

[SS-rank Named Keeper Mortal Mage Ruel has cast Spacetime Tunnel.]

[A rain of elemental power begins to pour down on the designated target.]

Spacetime Tunnel was the only wide-area magic he possessed as a Keeper. Its range was twice as wide as normal magic, making it difficult to evade. Riel urgently cast a barrier to block it, but Spacetime Tunnel's duration was quite long. With the two Main Forces tied up, she had no other soldiers to call upon for help.

'Stupid bitch. To think she'd try to withstand the continuous damage of Spacetime Tunnel with a mere barrier. Its durability is already dropping rapidly. Good. Now I just need to help those two and turn the tide!'

If he could just take care of Kadum and Hasla, he could support the Dungeon Masters and hold the front line. Ruel stepped up to support by casting a defense buff on the two SS-rank Guardians. Just then, intermediate demons appeared from the rear.

"Protect Death Dragon Kadumallian!"

"Get rid of those two first. We must hold the front line!"

"Duke Nikunbel has given the order directly. Drive out Balak's Main Forces and turn the tide of battle!"

There were a staggering two hundred of them. Perhaps they had been escorting Duke Nikunbel all along, as they surged up from the rear all at once. Emitting demonic energy, they focused their attacks on Hasla and Kadum.

"Hoho. This seems to be too much for both you and me."

"I'm in a body that can't die anymore. We'll just have to see about that."

"I like that spirit!"

He grabbed an intermediate demon by the sleeve and slammed him into the ground. Thanks to the Chalice of Harmony, they didn't have any stamina issues yet, but their mana was slowly running out. With the SS-rank Guardians and intermediate demons swarming from all sides, they had to buy time somehow. Hasla conserved his mana as much as possible and began fighting the enemies with martial arts techniques. Meanwhile, Riel, who was inside the barrier, felt the limits of its durability and began to look around.

'Two high-ranking demons were just taken care of. If I can just buy some time, the Main Forces in other areas will arrive soon.'

Unlike the front line, the battles in the other sectors had already ended in Balak's victory. Although the remaining two high-ranking demons were still around, if they grouped up with the other units, they could easily be handled. What they needed most right now was time. Riel dropped to her knees and began to offer a solemn prayer.

[SS-rank Named Supporter Goddess of Healing Riel has cast Sacrificial Will.]

[Converts the caster's Divine Power into mana for a certain period.]

[Shares the converted mana with designated targets.]

A blue haze rose from her clasped hands. The mana converted through Sacrificial Will was soon transmitted and shared with Kadum and Hasla.

[The Brilliant Barrier has been destroyed.]

Soon, the barrier, which was her last bastion, disappeared. The rain of elemental power pouring from the sky battered Riel's body, continuously inflicting damage. However, trusting in the natural healing of the Chalice of Harmony, she didn't cancel the skill's activation despite the pain.

"Damn it. Kill that bitch first!"

"Cancel her skill activation first. She's continuously sharing mana!"

"How dare an arrogant Priest..."

The demons, noticing the Sacrificial Will, suddenly changed their targets. Three intermediate demons twisted their bodies and headed straight for Riel.

"Damn it!"

Only the three of them were facing the demons alongside the Main Forces. If Riel were to die in this situation, not only Sacrificial Will but also the effects of the Chalice of Harmony would be dispelled. Kadum pushed away a charging demon and tried to head toward her. However, the SS-rank Guardian was not an entity to be ignored.

[SS-rank Guardian Belpeore of the Flash has cast Linush Pier.]

[Rapier proficiency increases by 5 times for a certain period.]

Belpeore, having slipped behind him, swiftly thrust her rapier, blocking his path. Meanwhile, the intermediate demons reached out for Riel, spewing demonic energy. It was a gap that even a hunter with high Agility would find difficult to close in time.

With the female knight fiercely bearing down on him from behind, saving her was utterly impossible. Ruel cheered inwardly as he watched Kadum get pinned down. Just then, mana arrows were fired from afar.

A series of sharp thwacks rang out. The intermediate demons, who had their target right in front of them, collapsed. The other demons fighting Hasla stared in bewilderment at the arrows protruding precisely from between their comrades' eyes.

"W-What's going on? Where did the arrows come from?!"

"No matter how off-guard they were, it should be impossible for ordinary mana arrows to pierce through demonic energy!"

"Look over there. Over there!"

Everyone's heads turned. Even Hasla, who was in the middle of fighting an SS-rank Guardian, stared blankly and looked back.

[SSS-rank Guardian God of Balak Grai is casting Forces of Balak.]

[High Elves have appeared.]

[Elves have appeared.]

[Beastmen have appeared.]

Soon, a massive drake appeared from the sky. Unlike ordinary drakes, Balak's drake was equipped with riding gear. It revealed its massive body and let out a deafening roar.

[Balak's Drake has cast Fear.]

[Temporarily halts the movement of all enemies within the designated range.]

A fierce wind swept through the center of the dark shadow. The intermediate demons and SS-rank Main Forces struck by Fear looked up at the sky, their bodies frozen. Before they knew it, the non-humans who had been riding Balak's drake began to land on the ground one by one.

"We've come to support you!"

"Neru. I'm heeeere."

"H-Hasla!"

In an instant, hundreds of reinforcements arrived. Hasla and Kadum blinked, staring at the High Elves and Beastmen chieftains. Meanwhile, the surrounding demons hurriedly began to gather at the sudden appearance of the drake.

"T-The Death Dragon is in danger. Leave the assassin and hurry over there!"

"An SSS-rank Guardian. What in the world..."

"This is no time to space out. Main Forces, follow me!"

Soon, even the SS-rank Dungeon Masters joined in. Grai, riding on top of the drake, spotted the Death Dragon and Chahee Baek, and drew his sword.

[SSS-rank Guardian God of Balak Grai has cast Deification.]

[All stats increase by 3 times for a certain period.]

[Consumes half of mana to maintain an Invincible State for 30 seconds.]

Taehyun's designated targets were Death Dragon Kadumallian and Dios's Dungeon Master, Chahee Baek. Although other Dungeon Masters were also visible, to end this battle, those two had to be eliminated as a top priority. The invincible time maintained through Deification was only 30 seconds. Jumping alone into such a chaotic melee would normally be tantamount to suicide, but in his current state, it was entirely possible.

"Hey, hey. Isn't that the Death Dragon? You're trying to cut that down right now, aren't you? Let's just take out the other guys first. That guy is nothing but bones, so there's no thrill when slicing it!"

"Shut up!"

Demon Sword Ashlanche voiced its dissatisfaction, but Grai flatly ignored it. He landed on the ground without delay and charged at the Death Dragon.

"B-Block him. Don't let him get near the Death Dragon!"

At Chahee Baek's command, the Main Forces moved immediately. SS-rank Spearman Lowman anticipated Grai's path and hurled his spear.

[SS-rank Guardian Highlant Spearman Lowman has cast Binding Javelin.]

[S-rank Top-tier Attacker Hera has cast Disarming Trap.]

[S-rank Named Mercenary Bruder of the Plague has cast Sea of Deadly Poison.]

The skills were cast simultaneously. The Binding Javelin that landed precisely in front of Grai was immediately neutralized by a belatedly flying arrow. At the same time, green puddles formed among the Main Forces, and the non-humans who had joined via the drake began to gather their firepower.

"You actually managed to kill me. Don't think I'll let any of you off the hook!"

"Ugh. Take out that Trapper over there first! She's restricting our movements with all sorts of traps!"

"You'll pay dearly for messing with Taehyun's Balak!"

"D-Dodge! It's a magic bullet! That fairy is an SS-rank Guardian too!"

With the reinforcements from Balak's main unit, the tide of battle was reversed. Ruel and the other Keepers were withstanding the firepower with their barriers, but Balak's Main Forces, having undergone repeated Evolutions, were even stronger than expected. In particular, Hyena's traps triggering everywhere caused great confusion among the Main Forces and sealed their movements.

"Kuhahaha. Who knew the struggles of the weak could be this entertaining!"

"If you're back, hurry up and help!"

"Ugh. To take such an attitude toward the God of Assassination. I don't like it, but given the situation, I'll personally lend a hand!"

Amidst the one-sided flow of battle, tempting prey came into view. In such a chaotic melee, one couldn't help but let their guard down. There was no way he, the God of Assassination, would refuse such a lavishly prepared feast. Crodin leisurely assassinated the Main Forces, beginning to reduce their numbers.

"Use items. Use your Exclusive Items!"

"Damn it. If I could use them, I would have already. Have you lost your mind? You should be able to tell just by looking at the magic circle floating in the sky!"

"Shut up. I said shut up. Hurry up and do something..."

A deafening roar tore through the air. The Death Dragon's scream echoed throughout the upper level. Chahee Baek and Seonwoo turned their heads simultaneously, filled with horror.

[SSS-rank Guardian Death Dragon Kadumallian has died.]

[The Necrotic Energy applied to the field has disappeared.]

Its body was chopped into pieces along a continuous line. The massive bulk of bones was split perfectly in two, cracking apart. This was Death Dragon Kadumallian, an entity that had once shattered a part of the Divine Realm. Although it had transferred most of its energy to Pilseus through the Evil Dragon's Chain, it was not a Main Force that would go down easily. Yet, somehow, the cursed dragon had been annihilated by a single kid.

"Ugh. The cutting sensation is absolutely awful, as expected. Let's stick to slicing up guys with flesh from now on!"

"I was planning to do that anyway."

Soon, Grai turned his gaze and the Demonic Sword toward the Dungeon Masters. Chahee Baek instantly freaked out and tried to summon a flying-type Main Force. At that moment, an unexpected Paladin appeared.

"Let's end this."

The surrounding space slowly froze. The nearby Main Forces were frozen solid before they could even attempt to react.

[SS-rank Attacker Saint Dropin has cast Eternal Silence.]

[High-ranking demon Baldric Vinoer has died.]

[High-ranking demon Neisian Prolin has died.]

Just before the flow of time stopped entirely, two messages popped up. Following the Death Dragon, all four high-ranking demons had now been taken care of. Combined with the angels swarming in belatedly, it was safe to say the Demon Realm Grand Army had completely collapsed.

"This makes no sense..."

And so, with the sight of Balak's soldiers pouring through the Dimensional Gate as her last memory, Chahee Baek lost consciousness.