"Seventh-tier magic: Mjolnir."
With Freya's shout, the heavens darkened completely.
Sky-blotting clouds enveloped the firmament.
Next instant, vast thunderbolt descended, carrying immense power toward Kaiser.
"Ultimate-Class level already."
Kaiser's eyes flickered; magic bloomed in his hand.
Magic beam soared, meeting the thunder head-on.
Boom!
Collision rippled visibly through air.
Substantial gusts became shockwaves, pulverizing surrounding ice sculptures.
In a flash, thunderbolt shattered.
Clouds pierced fully by the beam.
Freya gritted teeth at the sight, instinctively attacking again.
"Mere demon—how my match?"
"Witness my strongest magic."
"Seventh-tier magic: Inferno."
Sky blazed; miniature sun formed, plummeting like a meteor.
"Useless. Realize the gap yet?"
Kaiser shook head; another casual beam hurled.
Boom!
Beam and sun collided; deafening roar.
Immense gusts swept outward.
Ground sank meter by meter.
Dust clouded vision.
"This monster…"
Freya cursed; figure floated, fleeing distant.
Strongest Inferno ineffective.
Continuing—death certain.
But resolved.
Return to kingdom—issue warrant.
Upend Jioral Kingdom if needed—make this demon pay.
Swift—tens of meters in blink.
No relief yet—Kaiser's voice in ear.
"Let you go?"
Hum!
Magic circle appeared; invisible force slammed down.
Bang!
Freya crashed ground, curling shrimp-like before Kaiser.
"Wasn't I to be your toy?"
"Proud princess?"
Kaiser approached; chains hoisted her.
White elegant garb wrinkled under chains, outlining perfect figure vividly.
"Whoever you are—release me. Jioral Kingdom won't forgive."
Even captive, Freya raged.
Kaiser patted smooth fair cheek, smiling faintly. "Princess still unclear on situation."
"Fine—you'll understand soon."
Words fell; rip—white outer garment torn.
Under Freya's shocked gaze, Kaiser's finger dripped golden blood onto skin.
"So hot…"
Freya inhaled; unprecedented strangeness rose within.
Heartbeat quickened; blood boiled.
Especially back and tailbone—itching intensely.
Next!
Skin writhed.
Black wings burst forth.
Heart-tipped tail emerged swiftly.
"What did you do?"
Seeing, Freya snarled. "Turned me filthy demon."
"I'll kill you—hundred… aaah!"
Anger became agonized screams.
Body convulsed wildly, electrified.
Body and soul agony drove madness.
Snap!
Kaiser snapped; chains vanished, viewing Freya's attributes.
[Freya Elgrant Jioral]
[Race: Devil]
[Master: Kaiser Lucifuge]
[Level: LV38]
[Skill: Spell Hero]
[Spell Hero: Cast magic beyond level; halve consumption.]
…
Not bad.
Kaiser nodded inwardly.
Even with Infinite Magic—total fixed.
Reduced consumption—more spells short-term.
Then!
Kaiser overlooked suffering Freya. "How's it feel, dear princess?"
"Experiencing your victims' pain?"
Agony wracking body and soul; Freya teared.
Unsure cause, but linked to Kaiser.
Grabbed pant leg, struggling. "S-Save me."
"Swear by Jioral Kingdom—if saved—no trouble."
Voice broken, suppressed extreme pain.
"No need kingdom mentions—meaningless to me."
Kaiser smiled faintly. "Antidote exists—your choice."
Produced elixir.
"…"
Freya fearful, pained. "Impossible—filthy demon… aaah."
"Want painless death? Control malice toward me."
Kaiser smiled. "Choice yours."
Unhurried.
If endured to death—admirable.
Sadistic personality—fitting punishment.
"I'll… eventually…"
Freya muttered, crawling dog-like.
"Body more honest than will."
Kaiser stepped forward, palm on head, watching calmly.
Distrust; Freya neared tentatively, shallow try.
Like water—tasteless?
Freya blinked, incredulous.
Pain eased.
Filthy demon—wait.
Recover—flay you.
Malice rose—greater agony drowned; instinctively raised head.
"Mmm…"
Eyes widened.
Overwhelming pressure silenced.
"Not like that."
Kaiser sighed. "Troublesome—help needed."
She'd chosen.
Couldn't watch peerage die.
Guided proper elixir use; she grew adept.
Surging malice eroded by intense emotions.
Thinking lost; eyes glazed.
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