Chapter 77: Demon World – Baron’s Stronghold
The stronghold stood like a fortress of nightmares, jagged towers of obsidian reaching toward the blood-red sky. The air crackled with dark energy, thick with the scent of death and power. Henry and I stood at the gates, our eyes locked onto the massive doors ahead.
A deep, guttural laugh echoed through the air, sending a chill down my spine.
"So, the so-called Heavenly Demon and Heaven's Wing have finally arrived."
From the darkness, two towering figures emerged. Cybris and Astern—the Twin Demonic Generals.
Cybris, the Right Hand of Baron, was a grotesque giant, his body layered in obsidian armor, his eyes glowing with sickly yellow light. He wielded a massive halberd dripping with cursed energy.
Astern, the Left Hand, was leaner but no less terrifying. Clad in pitch-black robes, he moved like a shadow, his twin daggers glistening with venom. His smirk was sharp, his voice dripping with arrogance.
"You two were strong in your past lives, sure," Astern mocked. "But now? You're just remnants of what you used to be."
Henry scoffed. "Funny. That's exactly what I was going to say about you two."
I cracked my neck, rolling my shoulders. "Enough talk. Let's get this over with."
The Battle Begins
Cybris roared, swinging his halberd with enough force to split the ground. Henry and I jumped back, barely avoiding the shockwave that sent debris flying.