Dahlia hovered just above the ground, wings spread wide, wind rolling around her body in tight, controlled currents.

She watched the four demons in front of her without a hint of fear.

Drazhul stood at the front, shoulders broad, demonic energy pouring out of him in heavy waves.

Behind him, Malreth wiped sweat from his forehead, greed and unease mixing on his face.

Xavira stood slightly to the side, calm and focused, while Velmor remained a few steps back, eyes cold and calculating.

"This is insane," Malreth muttered. "Four high nobles against one."

Dahlia smiled. "You're free to run."

Malreth scowled. "Don't joke about that."

Drazhul slammed his fist into his palm. "Enough talking. Surround her."

The four moved at once.

Drazhul charged straight in, footsteps cracking the street.

"[Demon Lord Rush]!"

He closed the distance instantly, swinging a massive fist aimed at Dahlia's head.

Dahlia flapped her wings once.

"[Wind Shift]!"

Her body slid sideways in midair, the punch barely missing her face.

The shockwave still slammed into her, forcing her back several meters.

Her body slid sideways in midair, the punch barely missing her face.

The shockwave still slammed into her, forcing her back several meters.

She laughed. "That's more like it."

Malreth raised both hands, rings glowing.

"[Greed Seal Chain]!"

Dark chains shot out from the ground, twisting upward toward Dahlia's legs.

She kicked downward, wind bursting from her feet.

"[Gale Break]!"

The chains shattered, but the moment of resistance was enough.

Xavira appeared in front of her, movements smooth and precise.

"[Silken Execution Step]!"

Her claw sliced forward, coated in demonic energy. Dahlia crossed her arms, wind compressing instantly.

"[Wind Guard]!"

The impact rang out like thunder.

Dahlia was pushed back again, sliding through the air before barely stabilizing herself.

Velmor's voice followed calmly.

"Her control drops when pressured from multiple angles. Continue."

Drazhul did not hesitate. "[Abyss War Smash]!"

He leapt high and came crashing down.

Dahlia twisted her body and blocked, but the force slammed her into the ground.

Stone exploded outward as she skidded backward, leaving a long trench behind her.

She coughed once and pushed herself up.

"…Okay," she muttered. "That one actually hurt."

Malreth laughed nervously. "She's slowing down!"

Dahlia lifted her head and grinned. "Don't get excited yet."

She spread her wings fully, wind screaming as it gathered.

"[Sky Dominion Field]!"

The air around her twisted violently. Pressure slammed outward in all directions, forcing all four demons to dig their feet into the ground.

Xavira narrowed her eyes. "Don't let her stabilize."

"Too late," Dahlia replied.

She shot upward, then dove straight down.

"[Dragon Gale Descent]!"

The impact sent a massive blast of wind through the street.

Drazhul crossed his arms just in time, but he was still thrown back, crashing into a wall.

Malreth rolled across the ground, barely stopping himself.

Xavira slid backward, heels carving lines into stone.

Even Velmor took a step back.

The dust settled slowly.

All four were still standing.

Drazhul laughed hoarsely. "…So that's how it is."

Dahlia hovered again, breathing heavier now, scales gleaming as the wind wrapped around her.

Across from her, the four demons stared.

Their expressions were no longer calm.

"What the hell…" Malreth muttered, wiping sweat from his face. "How can she be this strong?"

Xavira narrowed her eyes, her usual smile gone.

"She's fighting all four of us at once," she said quietly. "And she's still standing."

Drazhul clenched his fists. His arms trembled slightly, not from fear, but from frustration.

"This is insane."

Velmor said nothing, but his eyes were sharp.

He was already calculating how long this could continue and how badly it could end.

Dahlia exhaled slowly, wings adjusting to keep her balance.

She looked ready to push again.

Then a voice rang out from behind her.

"Dahlia. Come back."

She froze midair.

Dahlia turned her head. "Master?"

Down the street, Garion stood near the Demon Gate.

Dion and Arden were already beside him, and Eliza was just stepping through the dark opening.

Garion raised his hand once. "We're done here. Move."

Dahlia clicked her tongue, clearly unhappy. "Aw. I was just getting into it."

She glanced back at the four demons and grinned. "Guess you're lucky."

Before any of them could respond, Dahlia folded her wings and shot backward.

She landed beside Garion in a single smooth motion.

Eliza was already gone.

Dion followed right after her, turning his head once to look at the stunned demons.

Arden hesitated for half a second, then straightened his back and stepped through as well.

Dahlia was the last.

She waved. "Try not to miss me."

Then she stepped into the Demon Gate and vanished.

The street went silent.

The four demons stared at the gate.

"…Goddammit," Drazhul growled.

Malreth clenched his teeth. "They're escaping."

Xavira took a step forward. "We can still pursue them."

Velmor's eyes flicked toward Garion. "No. Something is wrong."

Garion had not moved.

He stood outside the Demon Gate, hands relaxed at his sides. His posture was calm. Too calm.

He smiled.

"Oh no," he said lightly. "You don't."

The ground beneath his feet trembled.

Garion raised one hand.

"[Gravity Hole]."

The space in front of him twisted violently.

A dark sphere formed, small at first, then rapidly expanding.

The air screamed as everything nearby was dragged toward it.

Loose stones, broken weapons, shattered armor, even the dust in the air was pulled in.

Malreth shouted, "What is that?!"

The pull intensified.

The Demon Gate itself began to shake.

Cracks spread across its surface as the dark sphere dragged at it.

The gate groaned, its structure bending inward as if being eaten.

Drazhul's eyes widened. "The gate is collapsing!"

"That's impossible!" Xavira shouted. "No one can destroy a Demon Gate!"

Velmor took a step back, his calm finally breaking. "…This violates known rules."

The pull grew stronger.

The four demons were dragged forward despite digging their heels into the ground.

Their bodies strained as demonic energy flared desperately around them.

Garion did not move.

He did not step into the gate.

He simply stood there and watched.

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