The entire military camp.
Was silent.
All the soldiers watched the battlefield nervously.
"Such power…"
Esdeath strode forward with her long legs, an astonishing chill radiating from her body.
The surrounding ground was freezing at a visible rate.
"It's truly… too exciting for me."
Her body trembled slightly.
As if every cell was cheering.
"Then let's continue."
Linde stood still, smiling faintly, "I've already calculated the force."
"You don't have to worry about me accidentally killing you next time."
"…"
The onlookers, the soldiers, all twitched at the corners of their mouths.
Such an attitude was simply too arrogant.
It was the first time they had seen anyone dare to speak to General Esdeath like that.
"Hahaha, you certainly dare to speak."
Esdeath's eyes became dangerous, and her jade-like hand slightly lifted.
Buzz!
The chilling aura permeated and converged, transforming into dozens of ice spikes that directly tore through the sky.
"I am merely stating a fact."
Linde said, stepping forward.
Buzz!
The light of magic power flashed and disappeared, and all the ice spikes that shot towards him stopped in mid-air, finally exploding with a roar.
From beginning to end.
Linde showed no signs of making a move.
All of this made a hint of apprehension flash in Esdeath's eyes.
Indeed.
The legendary demon possessed power she didn't understand.
"If that's the case…"
Esdeath leaped up, an astonishing chill permeating the air.
Silently.
The entire sky turned pitch black.
A gigantic hailstone had completely covered the entire sky.
The hailstone, carrying immense and grand power, fell like a meteor towards Linde's direction.
"It's useless."
Linde gently tapped the ground with his foot, and his entire body shot out like a cannonball.
He threw a punch, directly shattering the hailstone.
Countless ice shards scattered, reflecting a beautiful light in the moonlight.
Linde's figure then entered Esdeath's vision.
In just an instant.
Linde's hands had already landed on various vital points around Esdeath's body.
The powerful force sent her flying again.
Bang!
A dull sound rang out, and a deep pit had appeared in the ground.
Esdeath was in it, a trace of bewilderment flashing in her eyes.
Linde's speed was simply too fast, leaving her no chance to counterattack.
Although she didn't want to admit it.
But the difference in strength between them was too great.
For the first time in her life.
She had encountered a man who completely overwhelmed her in every aspect.
"You should have other moves, right?"
Linde landed on the edge of the deep pit, smiling faintly, "For example, Mahapadma."
"Or the Ice Cavalry, you can use all of them."
To conquer the other party.
He had to make Esdeath genuinely convinced.
As for whether he would lose control.
He didn't have to worry at all.
Whether it was the Ice Cavalry's human wave tactics or Mahapadma's time-freezing.
He wasn't afraid.
For a Demon Lord, numbers held no meaning.
As for time-freezing.
No matter how strong the mechanism, it depended on the difference in power between the two sides.
"Where did you hear that?"
Esdeath stood up from the ground, shaking her head, "I don't know the moves you're talking about at all."
Linde blinked, then his face showed understanding.
It seems…
The time period I arrived in is quite a bit earlier than the plot's timeline.
Linde smiled, "So, do you still want to keep fighting?"
"No, I'm not your opponent."
Esdeath shook her head, then said solemnly, "But I want to know, Mr. Demon, what is your power when you get serious?"
"Oh, is that so?"
Linde slightly raised one hand, "Since you want to see, I'll satisfy you."
Buzz!
The moment his voice fell, a dark red magic circle had already appeared in the void.
"Lightning Strike."
Amidst the brilliant light, a vast blue lightning bolt, like a divine punishment, completely engulfed everyone's vision.
Rumble!
A lightning bolt several hundred zhang long struck a mountain, directly causing an earth-shattering explosion.
The surrounding mountains all trembled.
Thick smoke continuously billowed.
Who knows how long passed.
When the lightning and smoke dissipated, the original mountain had completely disappeared.
Even the ground had turned into a bottomless abyss.
Such a scene made all the soldiers' hair stand on end, their faces filled with horror.
"Am I... am I dreaming? Is this power that a human can possess?"
"Is it an Imperial Arm? No, impossible, even an Imperial Arm couldn't be so exaggerated."
"Who exactly is this person?"
All the soldiers were like a boiling pot.
Sounds of fear and shock were endless.
"So, so powerful?"
Esdeath turned her head, her gaze towards Linde now filled with fanaticism... A moment later.
In another tent.
Esdeath personally poured Linde a glass of wine.
Her eyes were respectful, as if seeing a god.
Taking a sip of wine, Linde said, "Now that I have fulfilled your wish, it's time to discuss the matter of compensation."
Esdeath stood in front of Linde, nodded and said, "Mr. Demon, please speak."
"What, you just accept it like that?"
Hearing Linde's words, Esdeath's expression was calm, and her eyes didn't even show the slightest ripple.
Since it's a transaction.
Naturally, each takes what they need.
This is a perfectly normal principle.
Esdeath took a deep breath and said seriously,
"Mr. Demon, whatever you want, you can take it."
"Even myself, it's the same."
Speaking of this, she subconsciously glanced at Linde.
Speaking of which.
Mr. Demon is very handsome.
And possesses strength that surpasses hers.
This is simply her perfect partner.
Linde looked at her deeply, then smiled.
"I have to say, I like you even more."
"You're right, what I want is you."
Hearing this, Esdeath was stunned, then the corners of her mouth curved upwards.
"In that case."
"From now on, I belong to you."