The Mainland troops collapsed after Darius died. However, their opponents were demon knights; regular humans didn't stand a chance. Thanks to Asmodeus, his wives, and the adventurers, Baltimore endured.
"Darling!"
Yumiko leapt off the damaged wall, her feet landing inches from Asmodeus, who sat in silence, his eyes closed. He looked back with a calm glance. She gasped upon seeing the wounds covering his body, which made her heart race.
"W-Why are you covered in wounds!?"
"Eh? Because he was strong."
She reached out, stroking his chest, sliding over the broken scales, sinking her teeth further into her lips with each cut or gash she touched. "You're such a fool? Why didn't you ask for help?"
He leaned back against her knees, enjoying the blissful comfort.
"Because I am just like you. I hate the thought of you girls getting hurt."
