My Girlfriend Is Stronger Than the Demon Lord – Volume 25 (Chapter 25)
The vacation had ended far too quickly. As Aria and I returned to the castle, the demon realm welcomed us with… chaos, as usual.
"Eren," she said, tying her hair back, aura already glowing faintly, "I think our break is officially over."
I sighed. "Figures. Nothing peaceful ever lasts with you."
Before I could protest further, a messenger imp arrived, carrying a sealed scroll. Aria's eyes narrowed as she broke the seal.
"The northern tribes and the Shadow Clan have formed an alliance… and they're planning a coordinated attack," she murmured.
I gulped. "Again? You just came back from vacation!"
She gave me a faint smile. "That's why I need you by my side, Eren. Chaos is easier to manage together."
Outside the gates, hundreds of demons began assembling—Shadow Clan warriors, northern tribesmen, and some new faces with dark, unfamiliar magic. The tension was palpable.
Aria raised her staff, aura shimmering brilliantly. "Eren… watch carefully. This is a test of strength and strategy."
The enemy charged, dark energy crackling across the battlefield. But Aria didn't attack. She raised her hand, and the charging demons froze mid-step. Weapons hovered, spells stalled in the air.
I whispered, "She… she's just holding them there… like last time?"
Aria nodded, cheeks pink as she glanced at me. "Sometimes the strongest victory is preventing harm, not causing it."
With precise gestures, she guided the enemy leaders to kneel, lowering their weapons without injury. The rest of the forces followed suit, unable to resist her control.
The Shadow Clan commander, eyes wide, admitted defeat. "Battle Goddess Aria… you are unmatched."
She exhaled softly, lowering her staff. "Good. Now, let's focus on rebuilding rather than fighting."
I held her hand, heart pounding. "You make it look so effortless. How do you do it?"
She leaned against me, smiling gently. "Eren… it's not just me. You're here. Together, we can face anything."
And once again, the demon realm was at peace—not because enemies were destroyed, but because Aria's strength, intelligence, and heart kept chaos under control, with me right beside her.