In the dark, deep passage.
Footsteps grew closer.
Three figures appeared before Ayato and the others.
'Kamakyuri, Frog Man, Ground Dragon.'
Ayato's eyes flickered.
'Monsters!'
'And at least three Demon-level monsters?'
Seeing Ground Dragon and the others, Fubuki's pupils contracted.
'What was going on with this research institute?'
'Three Demon-level monsters, rarely seen in daily life, appeared at once?'
"Master?"
Fubuki instinctively assumed a protective posture.
But Ayato didn't move.
Mere Demon-level couldn't interest him.
"Which of you will handle it?"
"I will. Don't anyone take this from me."
Esdeath strode forward on her long legs.
"Master, just her alone?"
Fubuki and Lily's expressions were hesitant.
Defeating a Demon-level monster required at least multiple A-Class heroes, or an S-Class hero.
Not to mention,
There were three of them now.
Ayato nodded. "Yes, Esdeath alone is enough."
Hearing this, Fubuki and Lily exchanged glances, feeling doubtful.
'Could Esdeath really be that strong?'
At the same time,
A look of excitement appeared in Esdeath's eyes.
'What a great place!'
The moment she arrived here,
She couldn't help but want to cause a scene.
Inside...
There were true powerful enemies.
"Just you alone, you want to fight us?"
Suddenly, Kamakyuri sneered. "Utterly foolish. The poor soul here has no idea what he's facing."
Frog Man's face twisted. "Enough talk with them. Being cooped up here so long, I've wanted to stretch my legs."
Ground Dragon agreed. "Then let's see who kills more."
Their words were full of absolute confidence.
They had even fought those so-called heroes before. And those people were no match for them.
"You three."
Esdeath raised an eyebrow. "Oh well, passable as an appetizer."
"What did you say?"
"Utterly foolish."
"Kill this woman."
Kamakyuri and the other two flew into a rage and charged at Esdeath.
Hum!
Esdeath took a step forward.
The temperature in the entire passage began to drop rapidly.
She looked at them calmly, just walking forward without any other unnecessary movements.
Hum!
The next moment,
An invisible chill spread.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
Kamakyuri and the other two were instantly frozen.
When seen from afar, they looked like three ice sculptures.
Seeing this,
Fubuki and Lily were completely dumbfounded.
'One... one-shot?'
'Three Demon-level monsters, just like that?'
They exchanged glances, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.
'This woman, what level of strength did she have?'
"These little bugs are weak and ugly. They don't fit this servant's aesthetic."
Athena waved her hand, shattering the three ice sculptures.
"..."
Fubuki fell completely silent.
'What did I just hear?'
'Those were Demon-level monsters…'
'In Athena's eyes, they were just little bugs?'
'How strong were our new Devil companions?'
'It seemed my strength here was indeed nothing.'
…
Elsewhere.
Monitoring room.
"It seems this group is quite strong."
Dr. Genus stroked his chin, a glint of light appearing in his eyes.
"But that's good. It'll be a good test of Beast King's combat power."
With that, he began operating the instruments before him.
…
Ten minutes later!
Ayato and the others had penetrated deeper into the House of Evolution.
Esdeath led the way, and any trap was instantly frozen by her.
"Oh, finally a decent one."
Esdeath stopped and looked into the distance.
Silently,
A faint light radiated from her.
In the blink of an eye,
A white military uniform, shimmering with crystalline light, was worn on her body.
"Your Balance Breaker has been further developed?"
Ayato smiled.
"Yes, Master."
Esdeath smiled slightly.
'It seemed her strength was firmly in the Satan-level.'
Ayato observed and judged silently.
Esdeath's Balance Breaker was a special type.
Or, more precisely…
It was a special-type reinforcement type.
In her Balance Breaker state, her Imperial Arm, magic, and close combat abilities were all exaggeratedly amplified.
Although it had no flashy abilities,
It was the most suitable for a combat maniac like Esdeath.
Boom!
Just then,
A research room ahead exploded.
A lion-headed monster walked out of the smoke.
"Hahaha, you are my opponents?"
Beast King laughed wildly, looking at everyone with cruel eyes. "The doctor must be confused."
"A pretty boy, plus a bunch of women, how can they be material to test my combat power?"
A cold glint appeared in Esdeath's eyes. "Insulting Master, it seems you've chosen death."
Hearing this, Beast King sneered.
He was about to say something when his expression suddenly changed. He instinctively crossed his arms before him.
Boom!
A deafening roar sounded.
Visible shockwaves rolled in all directions.
Fubuki and Lily, the two newcomers, felt their ears ringing, their minds seemingly blank.
"Hmph!"
Beast King grunted. His massive body was sent flying, smashing through several walls.
Rattle! Rattle!
Rubble slid off him.
Beast King stood up from the ruins, crushed the ice at his wrist, and his expression became extremely grave.
He knew he was wrong.
The woman before him was definitely no simple opponent.
"Interesting. No wonder you dared to break in here. You have some skill."
Beast King stretched his limbs, killing intent filling his eyes. "I was careless just now. Now, let me tear you to shreds."
As his voice fell,
An incredibly ferocious aura spread. The surrounding air visibly distorted.
The ground around began to crack continuously.
'At least Demon-level.'
'Even... Dragon-level.'
Feeling this aura, Fubuki's pupils contracted sharply.
'This time...'
'Could this woman still win?'