I’m Really Not Trying to Be Chased by the Heroine as the Villainous Playboy! – Chapter 421

Chapter 128: The Pleasure of Demons

The Demon Race roared with excitement at the appearance of their king, and this massive aura ignited their killing intent as they charged recklessly towards humanity.

Dying for the Four Great Kings was the highest honor one could have as a member of the Demon Race.

Meanwhile, wizards, adventurers, and regular soldiers trembled endlessly in fear from the chaotic sky and horrific aura, their meager courage swallowed whole.

This aura surpassed that of mid to low-tier Extraordinary Beings, burning their very souls as if prophesizing the opponent’s invincibility.

Most people had no idea what this aura signified; they only felt an instinctive sense of unease.

In the chaotic battlefield, Sequence 6 Malfoy stared at the mansion, realizing through the overwhelming Extraordinary fluctuations just how terrifying an existence he was facing. His face turned pale as despair set in.

“High-tier… how is that possible…?!”

Equally incredulous was Leanna, who faced the enemy head-on.

“It’s impossible. High-tier Extraordinary Beings can’t be hidden from the Desperate Defense Line. Or is this some kind of teleportation ability…”

The flaming phantom on the throne smirked human-like. “Unfortunately, that is not my true self.”

“This is merely a projection of a clone with perhaps a tenth or so of my power, serving as a final insurance.”

“The activation of this projection means that Diabolus is dead…” The Flame Demon’s gaze darkened, his expression slightly displeased as he muttered, “Hmph, that guy truly has his own agenda, not fully backing us.”

Then he turned his gaze back to Leanna, a cold smile emerging: “But as for the results, the plan is going smoothly.”

“Plan…?” Leanna whispered, feeling lost as an irrational fear rose within her.

“Indeed, your arrival aligns perfectly with my plan.”

“The Earthly Royal Python, it’s far too wasteful to limit such power within a mere woman.”

With that, the Flame Demon slowly raised his hand.

Such a simple, almost trivial motion sent Leanna’s warning instincts about impending death into overdrive, her heart nearly crushed by the sheer weight of the pressure.

Lisanna’s first reaction was to lunge to her, and Leanna instinctively stepped in front of her.

Even after over a decade with little to no meeting, the first reactions of the mother and daughter in the face of death were bizarrely identical: a desire to protect each other.

The enhanced Hydra sprang into action, its fangs lunging at the demon in a flash.

However, the Flame Demon merely flicked his finger.

Fire consumed everything.

The mythic creature, inheriting the bloodline of demigods, didn’t last even a second, and in an instant, the entire auditorium was engulfed by a suffocating wave of dark flames.

It was as if hellfire had descended upon the world, doling out extreme punishment equally to all mortal beings.

Amidst it all, a thick golden barrier flickered briefly, momentarily blocking the flames.

After the blow.

The Cassandra mother and daughter tumbled to a distance, collapsing onto the scorched earth burning with dark purple flames, both barely clinging to life.

Lisanna was knocked unconscious by the shockwave, barely breathing.

Leanna struggled to rise, blood spilling from her mouth as her vision blurred, fear tightening her grip on the shattered gem pressed against her chest.

Without the Earth Heart gifted by Roy, that last attack would have turned them to ash.

Yet even so, her insides were severely injured by the heavy residual flames, rendering her unable to move.

Mid-tier Extraordinary Beings, in terms of bloodline purity, were already true extraordinary beings; one could only be considered a proper powerhouse upon reaching mid-tier. At the pinnacle, Sequence 5, one could take on thousands single-handedly, enough to sway a battle.

However, above them were High-tier Extraordinary Beings, known as a one-man army, capable of deciding the course of war and rivaling true mythic creatures!

Leanna had never witnessed a High-tier Extraordinary Being in action before; it seemed like a folk legend to her.

But that terrifying blow made her fully aware of the horror of High-tier beings, and she couldn’t even conceive of fighting back, her anxiety reaching its peak.

There’s no way to win, absolutely no way.

I have to escape.

Otherwise, I will die. My mother will die. Even Roy will…

But what should I do?!

After taking that hit, she could barely stand.

The Flame Demon wasn’t too surprised: “As expected, you’ve hidden some protective artifacts, haven’t you?”

“You…!”

Leanna gritted her teeth against the bone-crushing pain, forcing herself to glare at him.

Just looking into that figure wrapped in demonic flames made her eyes burn.

But she had to think of every possible way to buy time.

“What plan are you talking about? What do you want to do to me?!”

The Flame Demon raised an eyebrow in interest, crossed his legs, and looked down at her, his rough voice slowly resonating.

“Fine, it seems more fun to tell you.”

“You’ve noticed, haven’t you? There exists a power within you far beyond that of ordinary people.”

“The Earthly Royal Python, it is that primal deity of the Mother of Earth from the First Era, possessing the powers of a creator god, on par with the great dragons of the sky, the twin spirits of the forest, and the volcanic lion king of the mountains.”

At this point, a fervor glimmered in the Flame Demon’s eyes: “But most importantly, it has received the blessing of the Demon God, coming under the Demon King, forming one of the four original Demon Kings of my race, being the closest to the Demon King!”

“What a pity, this power has become lost in the mortal realm, trapped within you.”

Listening to the Flame Demon’s words, Leanna felt a chill run down her spine, nausea washing over her as she struggled to comprehend.

No wonder the head of Black Magic always claimed she had talent; no wonder she was more prone to bloodline backlash than other black magicians—because from the standpoint of her bloodline, she wasn’t human at all but a demon.

She was the same as the demonic monsters that killed her father, harmed her mother, destroyed the Cassandra family, and caused such tragedy.

“I, I am a demon…”

The mere thought of it made Leanna feel sick.

Yet, the Flame Demon only laughed.

“No, no, no, your human shell confines your power.”

“But soon, you will be free.”

Leanna shuddered. “What do you mean?”

The Flame Demon explained: “Taking your power won’t be easy.”

“I must wait for your bloodline to activate, thoroughly awakening divine power before I can seize it.”

The Flame Demon shook his head: “Unfortunately, activating the bloodline requires meeting two conditions. One is to at least reach mid-tier; the second is to become entirely demonized afterward.”

“Especially the latter; total demonization requires your mental collapse to be possible.”

“That’s why I had to orchestrate so many schemes over the years.”

At this point, Leanna finally envisaged a horrifying possibility.

And the Flame Demon cruelly transformed that possibility into reality, piercing her heart with agony: “What could spur your strength more than revenge for your loved ones? What could be more despairing than succeeding in revenge only to find that your mother is on the side of the demons?”

“So everything has been orchestrated by you…”

Delighting in Leanna’s pale expression, the Flame Demon genuinely smiled.

The despair of humanity is the pleasure of demons.