Border.
Imperial Army Camp.
Esdeath sat on a chair, looking at the military distribution map, feeling a bit uninspired.
"How truly boring."
The so-called northern barbarians were simply no match.
If this continued.
It probably wouldn't be long before the war ended.
But.
She hadn't enjoyed any of the thrill of battle.
She shook her head, preparing to rest, but her gaze suddenly sharpened.
"What is this?"
Before Esdeath, a completely black parchment, emanating an ominous aura, appeared.
Almost instinctively, Esdeath grabbed it in her hand.
[Demon Contract]
Esdeath's eyebrows raised slightly.
Even though she didn't recognize a single word on it, she understood its content.
"Demons, how interesting."
Her lips curved, forming a smile.
A dangerous aura emanated from her cold eyes.
If it was a demon, would it be able to satisfy her desire for battle?
She casually picked up a quill and signed her name on it.
"Then, demon, answer my call."
A hint of anticipation flashed across Esdeath's face.
The legendary demons.
What kind of powerful beings would they be?
These were all the thoughts in her mind.
As for anything else, it was completely outside her consideration.
However..
It was most likely fake, right?
Esdeath's eyes flickered.
After all, she had never heard of demons truly existing.
At that time, she would have to investigate which fellow was so bold as to dare to tease even her.
Just as she was feeling a bit disappointed, a dazzling light suddenly flashed in the tent.
Buzz!
The demon contract in Esdeath's hand floated up, transforming into a magical array emanating a mysterious aura on the ground.
Her pupils constricted, and she stood up abruptly.
Tap, tap, tap!
The sound of crisp footsteps echoed.
A figure had already emerged from the magical array, entering Esdeath's sight.
It was a man with black hair and black eyes, dressed in casual clothes, yet possessing an aristocratic demeanor.
"You, are you really a demon?"
Esdeath was somewhat incredulous.
But the magical array before her could not be faked.
"You summoned me, and yet you still have such doubts?"
Lin De smiled slightly, and with a whoosh, a pair of jet-black wings unfurled from his back.
"These should be enough proof, shouldn't they?"
Esdeath's pupils constricted.
Such a scene, even she was a bit bewildered.
After all, all of this.
It was simply too shocking to her worldview.
He actually came to this world.
At the same time, Lin De's eyes also flickered slightly.
The moment he saw Esdeath, he had already determined what world he had arrived in.
A world with many beautiful girls, but also quite depressing.
However, in his opinion.
This world was also not bad.
Many dangerous species should be able to provide a lot of experience.
And Imperial Arms.
Although most of them were not worth his attention.
A very few, however, had astonishing potential.
Moreover.
If he mastered the technology, it wouldn't be impossible to manufacture them himself.
Most importantly.
This world definitely had many beings with the potential to become his familiars.
Thinking of this, a strange gleam flashed in his eyes as he looked at Esdeath.
"So, what is your wish?"
Esdeath completely snapped back to reality.
Although truly summoning a demon was somewhat beyond his expectations.
Her worldview had been completely reshaped.
After all, something like a demon was truly astonishing.
However… it was exactly what she wanted.
Esdeath exuded an astonishing madness, declaring wantonly, "It's simple, give me an enjoyable battle."
"That certainly fits your personality."
Linde's expression remained unchanged as he beckoned Esdeath with a finger, "If that's the case, what are you waiting for?"
"Heh heh."
Esdeath let out a low chuckle and wasted no more words, shooting forward like a meteor, heading straight for Linde.
A saber, entirely condensed from ice, had already formed in her right hand, trailing a chilling arc of light.
Boom!
A thunderous roar, like a sudden clap of thunder.
The strike seemed to land on steel.
Esdeath's pupils contracted as she realized her strike hadn't landed on Linde's body at all.
It was as if an invisible force was attached to Linde's body surface.
Firmly blocking the strike.
What kind of power was this?
Esdeath had always been serious about combat.
Facing a legendary demon.
Once she made her move, she naturally showed no mercy.
But… she couldn't even break through his defense?
Bang!
A punch landed directly on Esdeath's abdomen, causing her entire body to momentarily freeze.
The next moment.
A terrifying power erupted.
It caused visible ripples in the air in all directions.
Esdeath's body flew backward uncontrollably, crashing into the entire tent and causing it to collapse with a roar.
Buzz.
A surge of magic power permeated, completely tearing the tent apart.
Linde stepped forward, a smile playing on his lips.
Demon Lord Rank strength was already so formidable.
A figure like Esdeath was somewhat vulnerable.
He wondered how terrifying the Transcendent above them would be?
At the same time.
The countless soldiers who had rushed over upon hearing the commotion were already dumbfounded.
The somewhat disheveled figure standing up from the ground was General Esdeath?
Who could it be?
Who could make General Esdeath so disheveled?
"Cough cough…"
Esdeath coughed, a trickle of blood escaping the corner of her mouth.
"Uh, it seems I used a bit too much force."
Seeing this, Linde scratched his cheek.
There was nothing he could do about it.
For someone like Esdeath, to make her truly submit, he had to display his power.
On the other side.
The Imperial soldiers who had surrounded them from all directions had completely come to their senses.
They had just roared, wanting to rush over, but then they saw Esdeath's cold gaze.
Instantly!
Everyone's bodies stiffened, and they immediately understood that they were doing something unnecessary.
Without hesitation.
All the soldiers quickly retreated.
They dared not disturb General Esdeath's mood.