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This, too, was part of the Dark Land’s affairs.

“The projected path of the creature leads to where we’re standing. We’ll erect a barrier and prepare to confront it.”

“Understood.”

The playful demeanor vanished, replaced by Black Sword members checking their equipment.

“How many times has this happened now?”

Special among the Abyssal Beasts were the Boss Monsters known as Darklings.

One entity could rival a city’s power, and occasionally, more monstrous creatures could even destroy parts of a region.

Such creatures had already appeared four times in nearly a year.

Since the others had appeared in different Dark Land regions, Demorus hadn’t needed to intervene.

This was the first time Demorus had personally taken action.

“I heard two military units in Arkhan were wiped out.”

If it was Arkhan, they were a subordinate organization of the Immortal Family.

Like a branch organization boasted by the Immortals, similar to Dante.

If their two units were wiped out, it was no small force.

“So, are we supposed to be scared stiff?”

“Are you out of your mind?”

The Black Sword members chuckled.

“We can’t even be compared to the Arkans.”

The refined vitality began to awaken one by one.

Dante’s Black Swords.

They were individuals who did not kneel even when compared to their homeland’s forces.

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“They’re coming.”

Valac gazed somewhere with a greatsword in hand.

The Black Swords standing in formation.

Nothing was visible in their eyes, furrowing their brows in that moment.

Kwaang-!

A deafening sound tore through the air.

A black dot appeared in the sky that had been empty just moments ago.

And that dot.

“…!”

It rapidly expanded, coloring the sky black.

“…Insane.”

The overwhelming presence was enough to even intimidate the Black Swords.

Moreover, the intense energy and darkness emanating from him.

That gaze.

“Activate the cage!”

As Valac shouted loudly, the support unit that was waiting pressed the button to start the preparation.

Woong!

Black tendrils that shot out instantly enveloped the surroundings as if forming a cage.

-Kieee!

The griffin’s cry resonated, piercing the eardrums of all who could hear.

“Kuk!”

Even with magical protection, the body trembled from the overwhelming aura.

That was the imposing presence of the superior species of the Darklings, the Abyssals.

Kwaang!

The griffin collided with the cage, twisting its body.

The cage, a barrier device crafted by the Immortalists, was the top-tier magical tool that existed only in Dante.

The Griffin King staggered from the impact.

In that agony, he grew furious, and that fury.

“They’re coming!”

Poured towards the Black Swords.

The unfurled wings seemed to engulf the world.

He.

Fluttered.

They were just posturing.

The Black Swords, each in their own martial stance, preparing for defense.

Clang!

Balrak drove his greatsword into the ground, toppling the earth beneath.

And what followed was truly a bombardment.

Bang! Bang! Boom!

Each strike, as if made of steel with immense weight, shattered the ground, echoing through.

People today call it the Dark Paper.

But those who had played Sanctuary would say this.

-A Raid-level Boss Monster.

After a storm had passed.

“Injured spotted!”

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“None here!”

Amidst the grim scene, the Black Swords calmly kept their gaze on the Gryphon.

“Activate the Chains of Death.”

At Balrak’s command, the support team began activating another magical tool.

The black pillars, already in place.

Shhhhh!

One by one, they began launching chains gleaming with black light.

The cursed chains that entangled the Gryphon.

And in that moment.

“Hunt begins.”

Balrak, transformed into a demon, surged forward and leaped off the ground.

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Bang! Bang! Boom!

The Gryphon thrashed wildly as if insane.

Trapped in a cage, one wing bound by chains.

Yet even with just one wing.

Bang! Bang! Boom!

It was like a bomber.

-Kieeeek!

Despite the wounds inflicted by Balrak, the creature, in agony, continued to thrash about.

“Focus on defense, only strike when an opportunity arises!”

Balrak was commanding the Black Swords effectively.

Like a seasoned warlord.

“Now!”

Finally, as the Gryphon momentarily calmed its frenzy, Balrak, once again, leaped in with arms and legs transformed into a demon.

Attacks in demon form turned everything into a curse, weakening the opponent.

Quadddduk!

Already, after enduring several of Valac’s attacks, the griffin’s skin couldn’t hold on any longer and finally could be properly wounded.

Chwachwachwa!

The flying sword tore through the griffin’s skin, as if trying to extract its organs.

But at that moment.

“…!”

Valac’s eyes widened.

Instinctively, he could sense it.

‘Has the flow of magic changed?’

The darkness emanating even more intensely from the griffin’s body seemed to swallow the world whole.

Flash!

Within that, the griffin’s eyes began to shine.

As if time had slowed, amidst the blurry flow, the creature’s beak opened.

“Blood….”

He could tell.

“Blood-!”

This is dangerous, Valac, who had momentarily turned his entire body demonic, leaped with a greatsword in hand.

As if it had been awaited, the energy gathered inside the griffin’s mouth.

Kwaaaaah!

It poured down towards the dark swords.

Breath.

It was a power akin to the abilities of top-tier monsters or dragons that had once existed in the past.

“Krrraaah!”

Valac struggled to block it, but ultimately couldn’t succeed.

Thwack!

Valac was thrown back, unable to withstand the force of the Breath.

However, utilizing the opening he had created, the dark swords formed a defensive line.

“Come on!”

Yet, they had misjudged something.

Thinking the griffin was targeting the main forces of the dark swords.

“…!”

The direction changed, heading towards another place.

Where the support unit was stationed.

“He’s trying to break the cage!”

At that moment, Sebu leaped.

-It’s his first mission, so just watch. Don’t interfere needlessly.

Jane!

Jane, who had been left in the support unit as a reminder to recognize the power of the seniors, was right there.

“Oh, no!”

Sebu rushed out like a madman.

However, Griffin’s breath was too fast, and it wasn’t until it finally reached the support team that details could arrive.

Details threw his body.

He had never faced such a massive aura in all his life, the aura shrouded in darkness, ready to cut through the breath.

But that was not the way to go.

“Cough, cough, cough!”

The incomplete aura swallowed the power within the breath, contorting Details’ body.

Knowing what it meant to lose consciousness on the battlefield, he gritted his teeth against it, but it seemed he wouldn’t last long.

Just for a moment, that moment passed.

“Run….”

Details reached out his other hand towards Jane as he spoke.

In that moment, Jane seemed to be muttering something, her lips moving as if in protest.

– Loyalty is there.

That semblance, and an astonishing event unfolded.

Before anyone knew it, Jane drew her sword.

Clang.

The breath was split.

Clang.

The breath released by Griffin was split.

No, more precisely, it was shattered.

Crack-!

Cracks seemed to appear and grow larger, causing the breath itself to shatter.

“….”

Everyone was stunned by the sight they witnessed.

“Is that… even possible?”

Especially Balrak, who had faced the breath directly, clenched his teeth, feeling like he was in a nightmare.

In the blink of an eye, Jane’s eyes showed a charisma unlike her usual immature and frivolous self, reminiscent of what was seen on the first day at the training grounds.

It was a moment when everyone was speechless and motionless.

“It’s now-!”

As if the display shown a moment ago was false.

“It’s now!”

Jane pointed her sword towards Griffin and shouted.

“….!”

Only then did everyone in the Black Sword regain their senses.

“It’s now-!”

It was Griffin who had used the grand technique called Breath.

Considering the power within the breath, no matter how dark Griffin was, there was no doubt about the risk.

Flap!

Indeed, the Griffin, once again seen, was struggling to maintain balance, flapping its wings heavily.

Balrak, once again demonizing his body, tightly gripped the greatsword and leaped forward.

When the burning black flames flickered around and wrapped around the greatsword.

Shaaak!

Balrak sliced through with a perfectly straight line without a single inch of error.

The wings of the creature that the griffin could barely hold.

Shwaaak!

Torn and tattered, fluttering.

The fate of a bird losing its wings was a simple tale.

Sweeeeeek!

Plummet.

Kwaaaaaang!

The griffin crashed headfirst into the ground, letting out a thunderous roar.

Thud!

The black sword’s soldiers began to rush out.

They, who had only been able to make attacks that were nothing but regrettable until now.

Because the vast skies had been the creature’s domain.

But now, fallen to the ground, the battlefield had changed.

“It’s a hunt-!”

The black sword seniors who seemed amiable.

“Kill him!”

Their once warm appearance had completely vanished.

The trials they must have faced to become black sword soldiers.

Gooooo!

It seemed like their lives were being manifested from every fiber of their being.

Burning aura extended from all directions.

Those wielding swords were hunters and dismantlers.

-Kwiiiii!

The griffin tried to resist a few more times, but it was futile.

Having lost its wings and breath, that creature was nothing more than a tough monster.

Nevertheless, the griffin, boasting an unimaginable endurance, finally.

Thud.

Lost its head.

“Huff. Huff.”

I’m not sure how much time had passed.

But it was certain that most of the black sword soldiers had completely depleted their mana.

Balrak, bloodied, smiling at the corner of his mouth, not even sure whose blood it was.

“Everyone….”

Balrak almost collapsed, sinking down as if about to fall.

With the sword supporting him, Balrak breathed heavily, a smile spreading on his lips.

“Good job.”

The mission was a success.

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“Kreuk!”

It was only natural for Dante to receive public recognition for completing the mission of the Black Sword.

“You’ve worked hard.”

Rohan personally commended each member of the Black Sword.