The demon mage, dressed in a black robe, emitted a seductive chuckle. The pitch-black Magic Power lurked in the shadows, silently approaching the two Heroes.

"So adorable... If you don't resist, big sister here might just treat you gently."

Looking at the two young girls not far away, their expressions seemingly still dazed, the demon mage couldn't help but lick her crimson lips and seducingly whispered.

As the darkest side of the Kingdom, the Black Gate is known for harboring all sorts of scum and villainy.

As a demon mage who couldn't and didn't want to suppress the desires and impulses in her Lineage, it was only natural that she was hunted by the Kingdom and joined the Black Gate.

She liked those beautiful, wondrous, and pure people, yearning to make their bodies fuel for her flames and their souls her eternal collection.

After awakening as a Magician, this instinct-driven impulse continued to entangle her, and she didn't spend much time resisting before choosing to indulge.

Thus, even though she deeply feared the Holy Power of the Gate of Heaven, she still came as the Disciple Leader stationed in the Ancient Royal City, leading her subordinates.

Because she knew she would encounter many excellent souls here.

"It's both fortunate and troubling to have two such cute and powerful children, after all, my collection can only hold five... Looks like I'll have to discard two."

Despite being evil and twisted, the demon bloodline is undoubtedly powerful. Although she hasn't achieved the Third Ascension, she could still contend with the Legendary to a certain degree.

Therefore, upon seeing the young faces of the Heroes, the demon mage deemed them as her prey.

For such young children to dare delve into the frontlines, there must be some special ability involved. But before her sense of smell for blood, it's all meaningless——

In the next instant, the Hero's Magic Power suddenly surged.

[Hero (Twin Moons) LV:55]

Strength: 91

Agility: 181

Constitution: 230

Intelligence: 218

Perception: 201

Charm: 198

[Demon Mage's Perception]

D84=d84(83)=83

[Demon Mage's Perception Critical Success +30, attribute difference -20=93]

[Hero Activates Skill: Swallowing Filth and Purifying God (Extrasensory Perception Counter, D Perception + D Intelligence, minimum 100)]

D151+50+d70+50=d151(4)+50+d70(25)+50=129

[Hero's Perception Extreme Failure -30=99]

[Swallowing Filth and Purifying God Counter Success, Hero's next action gets +9]

1-4. Just focused attention on the other side of the battlefield

4-8. Laziness

9. Do you know my father?

10. Great Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(8)=8

♛: Laziness

→☆→☆→☆→✧←★←★←★←

With focus in her eyes, the demon mage stared intently at the emerald-eyed girl not far away, her expression somewhat confused, and a twisted smile appeared on her face.

She extended her sharp-tipped fingers, as if trying to light a match, grazing over the Hero in her sight.

"Caught you—huh?"

In the next moment, the Hero's Magic Power surged drastically. In the demon mage's eyes, the Twin Moons in the sky were reflected, her pupils contracted.

The two girls, who had been standing sluggishly still, suddenly had Magic Power that surged like a violently erupting volcano.

And in the eyes of the demon mage, the flowing substances within those two girls were no longer crimson and fiery blood but rather a dimly murky miasma mingled with frosted and pure moonlight.

As if the Twin Moons in the sky had descended here, an endlessly pure urban landscape covered the decaying Sanctuary, transforming into the stomach of a Great Demon, digesting what was her food completely.

"What——"

The demon mage's pupils trembled violently, and her body instinctively retreated.

[Demon Mage's Dodge (slave perk +142, attribute difference -20)]

D70+122=d70(59)+122=181

[Hero Activates Skill: Laziness]

[Activation Successful, Hero's action this turn gains a minimum of 0.8]

[Hero's Next Action——]

1-4. Embrace of Sloth

5-6. Blazing Heart Illusion Realm (undodgeable)

7-8. Innocence

9. Sacrifice

10. Great Success/Extreme Failure

D10=d10(10)=10

Note: Great Success is a dual skill, Extreme Failure is simply Sacrifice

D2=d2(1)=1

♛: Great Success~

→☆→☆→☆→✧←★←★←★←

'That guy seems to be the head of the Black Gate.'

Unlike the previous wariness towards the Winged People, the Depraved Hero seemed completely unfazed by the Demon Mage.

'Hmm, I can see it. The gaze is disgusting, about the same as a Goblin.'

The Hero nodded slightly, remaining immobile as he accumulated the magic power within, then casually opened his mouth, biting through the magic power that came through the Perception.

'The magic power tastes awful too, like raw blood.'

'Alright, the power has been gathered. Shall we just kill her directly?'

The Depraved Hero was eager.

'...No, I have an idea, it might work.'

[Hero activates skill: Gale Power, Agility set at maximum value 181*2=362, counterattack successful]

In the next instant, the two Heroes simultaneously vanished from their positions, surrounding the Demon Mage retreating swiftly under the embrace of the soul.

"Pretty fast for running away—But, got you!"

[Depraved Hero activates skill: Embrace of Sloth (minimum 0.8)]

D46+184=d46(13)+184=197

The Depraved Hero flashed behind the Demon Mage, holding her tightly as she panicked.

The next moment, lazy magic began to spread, ready to absorb the demon constitution she was proud of completely.

"The taste of magic power is not bad."

The Demon Mage's body went limp, her eyes turning white.

"But, you can't lose consciousness yet; we have important things to say to you."

The Depraved Hero bit the Demon Mage's ear, laughing wickedly.

And in front of her, the Hero showed an apologetic smile, gently holding her hand.

"I know this request is abrupt, but I'm really troubled right now."

Then, the Hero lowered his head, exhaling slightly, whispering softly by her other ear.

"—So, can you please help me?"

[Hero activates skill: Innocence (D2+30, minimum 0.8)]

[Hero requests assistance from Demon Mage]

2d40+346=d40(31)+d40(29)+346=406

→☆→☆→☆→✧←★←★←★←

Why do you do bad things?

If you ask this question to the villains who have drunk the Truth Serum, you're likely to get various responses.

Because of money, because of benefits, because of hate, because of jealousy...

Some might feel they have no choice, while others may think it's justifiable.

But if the Demon Mage were to answer, she would pause slightly and then give a simple answer:

Because I can't help it.

After awakening the demon's power, deep within her bones and blood craves the pain and wailing of life, the thrill of toying with other souls makes her spine tremble, trampling everything of the weak is so intoxicating.

It wasn't my fault, it was all the fault of the lineage—perhaps at first, she thought so too.

But now, she is long immersed in this insatiable magical addiction.

Awakening to be a demon is truly wonderful, experiencing this ecstasy is truly great.

As long as she could continue to satisfy this primal urge, no matter how depraved she became, she felt delighted.

Neither kind teachings nor harsh punishments could dispel this desire from the depths of her lineage.

—She once thought this way.

"Can you help me?"

Softly, the girl's gentle utterance, like a thin feather, tickled deep within the ears.

Unwavering exhaustion enveloped the body, as if everything was hollowed out, even the demon's blood felt lazily trapped in eternal sleep, the craving for souls vanished, the desire for slaughter calmed, just wanting to rest, wanting to let consciousness drift into the darkness.

Yet only the girl's voice remained clear, so soft and melodious.

In the blank mind, only the girl's voice echoed; in the blank consciousness, only her request resounded.

The weak and beautiful voice filled the already empty body.

At this moment, her past, present, and even future were no longer important.

Only the unparalleled impulse exploded from the depths of her soul.

Cannot resist, refuse to resist, reject resistance.

Yes, I want to help her, I must help her, I have to help her. So beautiful, so cute, so gentle, I want to offer everything to help her, help her, help her, at any cost, even unto death without regret!!!

"Okay."

The Demon Mage slumped to the ground, lifting her head, revealing the purest smile of her life, as if reborn.

"I will help you, at any cost."

[Demon Mage's constitution resistance default failure, unable to perform charm resistance]

[Hero absorbed Demon Mage's energy]

[Demon Mage's charm resistance default failure, unable to perform will resistance]

[Hero received assistance from Demon Mage]

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