One step forward.
Then another.
The Archdemon growled, trying to gather what remained of its courage. Black mana surged around its remaining arm, and its massive body shifted forward as if it meant to charge again.
Maya's eyes widened.
"Don't!"
Too late.
The Archdemon lunged.
Elion vanished; they lost sight of him for a moment. He appeared beneath the demon's guard, Kurogoroshi already moving upward.
Shk!
The blade carved across the Archdemon's chest from hip to shoulder. The wound opened wide, and more black blood poured out.
The demon staggered, eyes bulging, its strength collapsing around its arm before it could strike. Elion spun once, stepped past the creature's falling body, and brought the sword around again.
This time, the cut went through its neck.
The Archdemon's head flew.
Its massive body crashed into the courtyard with enough force to shake the broken stones beneath everyone's feet.
Silence followed.
