Family heirloom, then turned into a demon girl

Chapter 104 Mission: 03-8 Killing Each Other (First Order)

Toyokawa Shoko didn't answer. She simply stretched out her hand and waved it gently, and the Demon Pillar beneath her sprang into action.

A deep purple poisonous mist erupted from its body, followed by a barrage of magical energy that ignited it. Nero leaped upward to avoid the blast, activating the magic stone within his body to transform into an emerald-feathered demon, soaring upwards and summoning a massive scarlet sword that plummeted down.

At the same time, Nero himself swung the Yama Sword to break through the space, and the blade pointed directly at the leisurely Toyokawa Shoko.

Nero didn't really need to attack her. But for Nero himself, this was both a way to fulfill his character and a way to better understand the enemy's strength. Although neither Toyokawa Shoko nor the world that was the source of her power contained the aura of original sin that could trigger "lust", Nero had not forgotten what the werewolves he encountered that day had said:

"Behold the moon... the scarlet, beautiful moon."

Therefore, the birth of those guys is inseparable from the blue-haired demons in front of them. And thinking about it this way, they themselves are demons transformed from humans, just like the werewolves.

Xiangzi tugged at the hem of her skirt and leaped back, disappearing from the Demon Pillar once more. Then, a massive plaster-colored hand extended from behind the Demon Pillar and struck Nero's massive sword, shattering it from the side. Nero peered over and saw that the figure, half submerged in the earth, was the long-destroyed "Savior." Its fist was now half-destroyed, but it had effectively blocked the blow for the Demon Pillar.

This also posed a problem that Nero found difficult to understand. Both Toyokawa Shoko and her companions excelled at controlling and creating familiars. Without these special abilities, their combat effectiveness was quite weak. This was quite unusual among the demons in the Devil May Cry world.

Because even the strongest demon, Demon Emperor Mondes, was defeated by the betrayal of his own subordinates, the demons of the demon world naturally believe that "one's own strength is the only thing that will not betray." Since the demon world is a place where the strong prey on the weak, the demons that survive naturally possess strong physical strength. Nero, a demon with a strong spiritual power, is unheard of.

But if it is said that this is to allow Shoko Toyokawa and others to retain their original minds after being transformed into demons, so as not to fall into madness like those werewolves, it seems to make sense.

"If this world can only create defeated enemies, then it seems that there is nothing great about it." Nero held the knife in one hand, flapped his wings and floated in the air, speaking in a pleasant voice.

But at the same time, this also made Nero more curious about the demon who created this world and mastered the method of safely transforming humans into demons.

"What a rude guest."

Xiangzi reappeared, this time appearing above the savior's head. If the former Pope Sandox had the honor of seeing this scene, he would have been so angry that he would have gone crazy on the spot.

She continued, "But considering that you've been quite polite when you came to visit, I decided to have a few more words with you. Is the purpose of your visit simply to 'slay demons and monsters'?"

Of course not. Nero took the initiative to find Toyokawa Shoko, one of his goals was to eliminate a suspect and thoroughly understand which side the holder of the power of "lust" was on.

The second is to ask a clear question.

"Where did all the missing girls go?" Nero asked.

Yes, the second question is to determine whether Toyokawa Shoko and her fellow demons are good or evil. If she confirms that these people are using demonic power to commit evil, have lost their humanity and fallen into the devil's way...

Nero could then kill without mercy.

"No comment," Toyokawa Shoko replied calmly, "I can only tell you that they are still alive. Only when they are alive can they be useful to us."

"Yeah."

Nero tightened his grip on the blade. You like riddles, don't you?

If you tell me a riddle, I will beat you.

That's fair enough.

What? It won't hurt. Since those missing girls are still alive, we'll at least give you a break.

Nero thought so and raised the knife in his hand again.

The Arrogant Form of the Archdemon has no special features other than high damage output, high regeneration, and a dignified way to overwhelm opponents. In other words, it's a form for bullying, which perfectly suits Nero's needs at the moment.

As Nero had said before—they were just a bunch of defeated soldiers. The advantage of numbers was meaningless to "arrogance."

Since you are the defeated general, just lie down there and surrender!

The power of the Supreme Star was triggered, and Lamer and the Savior, two afterimages from past memories, felt their magic become choppy, unable to continue their full-strength attacks. Nero stared down at Toyokawa Shoko with disdain, silently telling her: Give it your all, let me see the true power of this world. Otherwise...

"Just right." Xiangzi and Nero looked at each other, their eyes burning with fire. "You've been against us before, and it's time to settle the score!"

The savior, half submerged in the ground, broke free and soared high into the air. Using his immense height advantage, he successfully overpowered Nero, allowing Shoko Toyokawa, standing on the giant's shoulders, to gaze down upon Nero. At the giant's feet, countless demons, the same ones Nero had seen before, emerged in a dense mass.

Nero didn't even bother to look at them. No matter how many demons of this level there were, they would simply perish in the aftermath of Nero's attack. Scarecrows, Chimeras, Fausts, and Assault Demons... they were all worthless scum.

No matter how many of these small demons there are, they cannot threaten Nero at all.

A chaotic red and black sphere quickly formed above Nero's head. This would be Nero's next all-out attack. With this strike, she would slay the Savior and destroy the Demon Pillar!
But for Nero, she clearly misjudged one thing.

Just as she was about to unleash her attack, another emerald green figure soared into the sky. Her claws released magical energy of the same color, instantly piercing Nero's concentrated attack and strangling her throat.

Under Nero's astonished gaze, the figure with silver hair, red eyes and green feathers also drew out the Yama Sword and slashed at Nero without mercy.

It was herself.

Xiangzi's elegant and reserved laughter rang out from the sky. She stood above the savior's head and said with ease:

"Who said that I can only reproduce 'your' enemies in this world?"

　Today's second update, there will be another update later

　　
　
(End of this chapter)