Crossover Anime: Offering Myself as a Sacrifice to the Sword? I Choose to Be the Great Demon King

Mo Li sighed. He could sense the demonic aura hidden deep within the underground city.

Seeing this, Darkness stepped forward and fiddled with the doll. To her surprise, the doll did not attack her, but instead hugged her knees tightly.

"It's quite cute... Hey, Lord Mo Li, this doll seems to be getting warmer little by little. I should say, I have a very bad feeling!"

Darkness stood up, her face covered in cold sweat; things seemed to have taken an unexpected turn.

With a loud "boom," Darkness was caught in the explosion, but fortunately, her defenses were amazing, and the explosion did not cause her much harm.

So that's why the dolls explode; they can only attack from a distance.

Chapter 310 Duke Barnir of Hell, The Beginning of the Battle

"I can still handle this level of stress, so I'll lead the way and the rest of you can follow behind me!"

"Hey, do you want to bear the explosion of the doll all by yourself? Are you losing control of your desires again?"

"No, don't misunderstand, I just, I just..."

Darkness gestured wildly for a long time, but still couldn't explain it clearly, and only made things worse.

Fortunately, the others were already used to Darkness's situation.

Mo Li sighed, pulled Darkness into his arms, and stretched out his other hand in mid-air.

A tornado suddenly rose from the ground, blowing all the miniature masked dolls at the entrance into the air.

Darkness looked disappointed, as if she had lost some fun.

Mo Li stepped into the cave first. Unlike before, the cave was lit up, as if it had an owner, and the demonic aura was becoming stronger.

Of course, there were also many miniature dolls rushing forward, but they were all blown away by Mo Li with the wind.

Some puppets would retaliate with self-destruct attacks, but this was all in vain for Mo Li.

Darkness seemed to enjoy the feeling after the doll exploded. She rushed forward, bypassing Moli, and charged through the dungeon like a tank.

This dungeon truly lives up to its reputation as a dungeon built by a great mage; its structure is incredibly sturdy, and even after a series of explosions, there is still no sign of it collapsing.

"Hey, Darkness, don't go too far! There's a big guy inside!"

"Hahahaha, Mo Li, look! I hit it! I hit it!"

Darkness excitedly swung her greatsword casually, hacking at the miniature dolls that showed no intention of dodging her attacks.

Darkness's attacks had never landed on her opponent, which had always bothered her.

Now, these dolls have given Darkness an unprecedented sense of happiness.

And so, amidst the explosions, the group arrived near the room where Gil was sealed.

A person dressed in a black evening suit and wearing a black and white mask was sitting cross-legged on the ground, casually picking up the soil and creating one doll after another.

Upon seeing the person, Wiz excitedly ran forward and greeted him:

"Isn't this Barnier? It's been so long!"

"Wiz? Are those your companions behind you? Not bad, there are quite a few strong ones among them!"

Barnier looked up, past Wiz, and fixed his gaze on Mo Li's face, his expression changing slightly.

Darkness drew her sword first, pointed it at Barnier, and said:

"Are you the culprit?"

"Wait, Darkness, isn't there some misunderstanding here, Mr. Barnier? Why are you here? And why did you create so many monsters?"

Wiz quickly stepped in front of Darkness, fearing a fight would break out between the two sides, since Barnier was her former colleague.

A red light emanated from the eyes on Barnier's mask, and the corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

"Wiz, it seems your new partner doesn't know me very well. Oh well, let me introduce you!"

"Welcome to my dungeon, adventurers! We are the root of all evil, the culprit behind everything!"

"He is a former Demon King's army officer who was abandoned by the divine realm, and also the Duke of Hell who leads demons. He is a great demon who can see through everything in the world, Barnir!"

In the dimly lit dungeon, Banir's voice echoed continuously, sending chills down one's spine.

Unfortunately, when Barnier looked up, he didn't see a trace of fear or cowardice on the other people's faces; they remained remarkably calm.

This was somewhat unexpected for Barnier. Logically, shouldn't they have shouted, yelled, and then run away? Why weren't these people playing by the rules?

Little did he know that he was facing the current Demon King and his retinue; how could he possibly be afraid of a mere subordinate?

"The Duke of Hell...? He sounds impressive. I wonder how strong he is?"

"Oh? You want to challenge me? Challenge me, whose strength might even surpass that of the Demon King?"

"Oh dear, I can't pretend I didn't hear that. You said your strength is even greater than the Demon King's."

"Well, you can calm down. Although I used to be a cadre in the Demon King's army, I was just maintaining the castle's barrier. I wasn't any great cadre. I only came to Axel to find Wiz over there!"

Barnier explained with a smile, completely unaware that his words had just angered Mo Li.

A few beads of cold sweat appeared on Wiz's face. He quietly patted Barnier on the shoulder and whispered:

"Mr. Barnier, this is the current Demon King!"

"What? Why didn't you say so sooner? And when did you switch allegiance? That's way too fast!"

A bead of cold sweat trickled down Barnier's mask. He knew something was wrong. To say that he was stronger than the person in front of him meant he was going to be in trouble today.

Thinking of this, Barnier glared at Wiz, blaming her for not saying it sooner.

"No wonder my all-seeing eyes couldn't see into your heart. If you're the Demon King, then everything makes sense."

"You don't think I'll let you go just because you compliment me, do you?!"

"Of course not. As demons, we naturally understand that the Demon King's dignity is inviolable, especially in the presence of his subordinates. This battle is unavoidable, but..."

Barnier was speaking when he looked into Mo Li's fighting spirit and, for some reason, he started to get excited too. He had a reason not to lose.

"...I still have a grand ideal; I cannot fall here!"

"Anyway, your ideal is to absorb people's negative emotions, right? Aren't all demons the same?"

After hearing Mo Li's words, Barnier held up one finger, waved it a few times in the air, and continued:

"No, no, no, you underestimate the Duke of Hell's dream. While it's true that negative human emotions are our food, it would be a huge mistake to regard them as a dream!"

"I have existed for almost eternity... and from the beginning of time, I have possessed a strong desire for destruction."

"First, we'll acquire the dungeon, then have the demons set up all sorts of ruthless traps in every room of the dungeon!"

"Those who come here are battle-hardened adventurers, and those brave adventurers who have passed the trials will reach the final room, where the final boss is none other than ourselves."

"After a fierce battle, I was finally defeated by the adventurers. A treasure chest, sealed tightly, appeared behind my mangled body. After the adventurers who had overcome the hardships opened it..."

"Inside the treasure chest was a piece of paper that read 'Thank you for your patronage.' The adventurer stared blankly at the paper, while I wanted to watch this scene lead to destruction."

Barnier opened his arms, completely absorbed in his fantasy.

After hearing Barnier's dream, Mo Li covered his face with his hands and burst into laughter.

"Hahahaha, interesting, Barnier, this is really too interesting! So, would you like to join my Demon King's army? I can help you fulfill this wish!"

"The reason a dream is called a dream is that it's best to realize it yourself. If you even have to rely on others to achieve your dreams, then what's the difference between you and other humans?"

"So, does that mean you've refused?"

"Yes, even if it is the Demon King, we will never submit!"

Barnier flatly rejected Mo Li's invitation and prepared for battle.

Mo Li smiled, his golden eyes lit up, and the Blade of Rebellion appeared in his hand.

"Since there's no room for negotiation, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

"The current Demon King is actually a combat type? This is really troublesome. However, don't underestimate us!"

Chapter 311 Mo Li VS Barnier, Darkness Possessed

Barnier slowly stood up, his eyes beneath the mask glowing red.

Unlike the Crimson Demon Clan's red eyes, these are eyes that conform to the demon race's image and can awaken the fear in humans' instincts; their color is like fresh blood.

"Before the battle begins, I have a question: you did the seal on this room's door, didn't you?"

"That's right, I suggest you don't go in, otherwise I can't guarantee you'll make it back to hell alive. Alright, let's start the battle!"

Mo Li got into position and rushed forward in one stride, his golden eyes shining brightly in the darkness, leaving behind a blur.

With his ability to see into people's hearts, Barnier easily dodged Mo Li's attack.

However, this only fueled Mo Li's fighting spirit, causing him to activate his second Bloodlust Mode, increasing his speed and strength significantly as he continued his attack on Barnier.

Barnier was clearly not as relaxed as before; his body could no longer keep up with Mo Li's speed.

As a demon, his greatest skill is bewitching people's hearts. If he can't win in a direct confrontation, he has other methods.

"Hahahaha, as expected of the Demon King, your attacks are so fierce. No wonder you killed that goddess Sicart. However, your subordinates don't seem to think so!"

"Stop talking nonsense. You think you can sow discord between us with just a few words? Wishful thinking!"

"Really? You've been struggling to find peace and anticipation in various aspects since just now, and you've been acting all coy. Your inner self has already betrayed you."

"I'm not having any troubles, I'm not expecting anything, and I'm not being coy at all. No, no, stop talking nonsense! Stop talking nonsense!"

Darkness blushed, her face flushed, and she completely transformed into a demure young woman.

This girl is too easily swayed; Darkness's personality means she can't withstand Banir's mental attacks.

Seeing this, Mo Li sped up again, wanting to leave Barnier no time to speak.

"It can even increase the speed. It seems I should take back what I said about being stronger than the Demon King."

"You have too many weaknesses, Barnier!"

For some reason, Barnier's body seemed somewhat stiff when he moved, especially when dodging.

Mo Li seized the opportunity, and a sword shadow slashed past Banir's body.

Barnier's left hand flew into the air, and he suffered a severe and fatal wound to his torso, causing him to kneel on the ground.

"I never expected... Damn it, we were too careless...! I never expected... that we would perish here...!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Barnier's body, along with his evening gown, turned into a pile of dirt and fell to the ground.

The oil lamp placed on the ground emitted a faint light to illuminate the surroundings. The demons had been banished, and only Darkness's rapid breathing could be heard in the dark dungeon.

Mo Li did not lower his guard because of this; Banir's aura did not disappear, but instead became even stronger.

Only a mask remained on the ground. Mo Li raised the Blade of Rebellion, intending to cleave the mask in two.

The mask began to vibrate continuously, rapidly absorbing the sand from the underground city and restoring its original form.

"I see, so the mask is the real body?"

"That's right, that's right. This body is just a fake body that I created with magic. The mask is my true self. No matter how you cut it, this body will only turn back into sand and crumble!"

Mo Li narrowed his eyes and casually unleashed a slash, shattering Banir's body that had been solidified once more.

Just as Barnier was about to regenerate his body, Mo Li rushed forward and slashed at the mask.

The mask was startled by Mo Li's move and quickly fired a red laser from its eyes, using the recoil to jump to the side.

"Phew... I almost got killed. Honestly, I'm not good at fighting against people with brains!"

"Now that I know where your true form is, your weakness has been exposed to me."

"Hmm, I see. But I don't want to waste my time with you all like this. In that case, I'll show you a killer move I use in this kind of situation!"

Barnier picked up his mask with his right hand, a wicked smile playing on his lips.

Mo Li immediately sensed something was wrong. Judging from the previous battle, he could tell that Barnier was no match for him in terms of strength. But as the Duke of Hell, how could he not have some killer moves?

With a whooshing sound, Mo Li rushed toward Banir at top speed, but it was too late.

With a shout, Barnier threw the mask in his hand at Darkness.

Struck head-on by Barnier's mask, Darkness's hand holding the sword fell naturally to her sides, and she lowered her head, remaining motionless.

Her original body turned into sand, and Darkness, wearing a mask, slowly raised her head.

"Hahahaha, how about it, Demon King? My special energy... [What should I do, Mo Li? My body has been taken over]..."

"Hey, make your choice, Demon Lord! Is it to attack this girl? [It's perfectly fine, don't hold back, attack! Come on, hurry up, this is the perfect opportunity!] It's so noisy, what's wrong with you?!"