Chapter 9 Intense Battle_2

"Kill him!!!"

Upon the elite fanatic's command, the crimson demons let out a roar, brandishing their great swords and charging towards their enemies.

"Hmph!!!"

Duanmu Huai certainly wouldn't sit around waiting for his death. He snorted coldly, his cloak fluttering without wind. Dozens of puppets then appeared and swiftly intervened, rushing towards the oncoming Demon Army!

"Gahhhhh!!!"

Individually, the puppets were no match for the demons, but their sheer numbers transformed into a formidable force. For Duanmu Huai, summoning these puppets cost him nothing. There was no expenditure of energy, and he merely needed to flood the battlefield with them. Even if they lacked power, their numbers would make up for it!

Soon, both sides were embroiled in a chaotic melee. A massive number of puppets turned into fragments under the demons' sharp blades, but numerous demons were also hit by the puppets' attacks. Screaming, they were swallowed by flames and banished back to their world.

Seeing his summoned demon army halted, the elite fanatic had no intention of giving up. On the contrary, he raised his shield high and charged straight at Duanmu Huai. Unhesitating, Duanmu Huai tightened his grip on a War Hammer, leapt up, aiming a powerful strike at the fanatic's head!

"Thud!!!"

The War Hammer crashed into the fanatic's Silver Shield, producing a dull sound. Both parties withdrew a step. The fanatic then roared and swung his Battle Axe towards Duanmu Huai's waist!

"Damn!"

Nudging the hint of danger, Duanmu Huai's face darkened. The fight so far had already reduced his Power Armor's durability to 40%. He couldn't repair his armor mid-fight with the skull, and if the opponent's axe actually hit, he could be cut in half!

Therefore, he had to retreat, grabbing hold of the War Hammer and placing it at his side to fend off the fanatic's attack.

However, the fanatic didn't retreat after his unsuccessful attack. Instead, he advanced a step, smashing his shield directly at Duanmu Huai!

"Bang!!!"

Unable to counter this shield strike from the fanatic, Duanmu Huai's Power Hammer was knocked out of his hands, leaving him unprotected and vulnerable. Seeing this, the fanatic let out a cry of excitement, raised his Battle Axe, and swung it powerfully at Duanmu Huai!

So, you've finally made your move!

Caught between moments, just as the fanatic swung his Battle Axe, Duanmu Huai's eyes flashed a hint of ruthlessness. His left hand reaching behind, he drew out a Mechanical Sword from his waist. Seizing the gap as the fanatic swung his Battle Axe, he lunged for it, jabbing the sword directly into the fanatic's body!!!

"---------------------------!!!"

Feeling the excruciating pain from within his body, the fanatic bellowed in rage. But Duanmu Huai didn't hesitate. Pressing hard on a button, the next moment...

"Whirr--------!!!"

The Chainsaw on the Mechanical Sword began rotating at high speed, savagely tearing through and slicing open the fanatic's body, sawing his innards and bones like wood. Duanmu Huai roared, gripping the hilt with both hands, swung it forcefully, and with that, the bisected body of the fanatic was flung away—His body, soon reduced to ashes amidst a rain of fire from the sky.

"Phew-------------!!!"

Flames fell from the sky, charging straight at Duanmu Huai. He hurriedly grabbed the fanatic's Silver Shield to shield himself, letting the raging flames whoosh past him. The surrounding puppets and the Demon Army also vanished within these flames.

As the sudden flames dissipated, Duanmu Huai couldn't help but kneel on the ground. He looked up and saw a towering figure in the sky not far away—a Demon, massive in size, sporting bat wings, clutching a Battle Axe, and wearing a ferocious grin as he stared at him.

"Ah, an interesting prey, your head will be mine, mortal!"

Bloodthirsty demon! I knew you wouldn't stay idle for long!

Upon seeing this demon, Duanmu Huai takes a sharp breath. It's a formidable force in the army of the Brutal God's Demons. Clearly, it was also summoned by a zealous believer. Or maybe it is — the most powerful enemy here.

But I'm well-prepared.

With Duanmu Huai's thought, a card quietly appears in front of him.

It's your turn!

[Puppet Girl. Ogis]!

At the moment, the card flashes, a petite figure emerges from in front of Duanmu Huai. A beautiful girl with silvery twin tails, her sleeveless, shoulder-baring black lace dress hugs her petite figure. Her slender arms are covered with black elbow-length gloves, making her look like a lady.

But from the gaps at the connection points of her shoulders and fingers, it can be seen that she is not human, but a puppet.

"Roar—————!!!"

The Bloodthirsty demon opens its mouth wide and spews a blast of fire at Duanmu Huai. At the same time, the suitcase at the Puppet Girl's feet suddenly opens. Instantly, a giant puppet, wearing a mask and top hat like a Night Assassin, leaps out. Like a shield, it stands between the two of them, facing the fiery breath of the Bloodthirsty demon!!

"Boom!!!"

The fire hits the giant puppet's body, but it blocks it. Then, the giant puppet extends its hands, which are like steel claws, and directly pounces on the Bloodthirsty demon!!

"What kind of trick is this?!"

Seeing this sudden appearance of a giant puppet that is almost his size, the Bloodthirsty demon is stunned. But, it doesn't take this giant figure seriously. With a cold smirk, it swings its battle axe at the giant puppet!

Unexpectedly, the moment the battle axe swings down, countless threads radiate from within the giant puppet's body. They wrap around the Bloodthirsty demon's body like sturdy chains, preventing its further onslaught.

However, before the Bloodthirsty demon could break free, it feels a sudden pain in its back. The next moment, the Bloodthirsty demon, now devoid of wings, falls heavily from the sky with a cry of agony.

Meanwhile, Ogis lowers her right hand, with blood-stained threads flashing past.

"Scream!!!!"

As the Bloodthirsty demon hits the ground, a mess of wreckage, Duanmu Huai, punctuated by a roar, rushes out of the sandstorm, holding aloft his Chainsaw Sword. He charges forward and mercilessly thrusts his Chainsaw Sword into the Bloodthirsty demon's eye. And then, the Chainsaw Sword starts spinning wildly, tearing the demon's flesh and piercing its brain!

"Aaaah!!!"

The intense pain sends the Bloodthirsty demon into a screaming rage, trying desperately to struggle. But the giant puppet has it firmly bound. Finally, as Duanmu Huai's longsword pierces the brain of the Bloodthirsty demon, bright red flames erupt from the demon's giant body and engulf it in the blink of an eye.

At the same time, a system prompt appears to Duanmu Huai.

[First Phase of the "Escort" Mission Completed!]