Plundering in the Apocalypse



A dark, majestic castle stood tall, overlooking the entire city of Polaris. The ominous aura surrounding the castle, the chaotic city, and the barrier covering it. It was as if this place wasn't Polaris City anymore, but the domain of demons.

It would have really become the demon's domain in a few hours if the chaos continued. But the pile of dead bodies in front of the castle said otherwise. Hundreds of demons' bodies were scattered everywhere, as if they faced a calamity.

Well, they did face a calamity. A walking disaster, to be precise. Holding the power of nature, the Lightning. But that wasn't it. They also faced beings even more demonic than themselves. They slaughtered every one of them. A devilish battle angel with the power to control blood and a death reaper with the power of souls, who screamed chaos.

The Baron rank demon who saw everything sitting inside the castle was gloomy. But the next moment, a terrifying laughter emerged.

"Hahaha," the left hand, which had sharp pointed claws like nails, went over his forehead.

His already red face became hideous. Anger erupted and a terrifying pressure came out of him.

Lucian, the green-haired man, who worked with the devil worshippers and had a shape-shifting ability, was terrified and fell to his knees. The pressure was too much for him.

"My lord, I... I" He nervously shuttered trying to grasp a breath.

"Silence." The Demon Baron shouted in demonic language.

Lucian immediately shut up as his face was pale, due to not being able to breathe. He knew if this continues, he will die of suffocation.

An extremely cold voice sounded, sending chills inside Lucian's body.

"You told me that humans are weak and have no way of resisting demons. I also confirmed there were no rats from Astoria inside the barrier. Everything was going well, once the sacrifices were made and enough energy was collected. I could have operated the portal directly connecting it to our base in Astoria. This way I could have made a great achievement and even had the chance to be promoted in rank. Instead of Baron, I would have been called Count Bulgrh."

Baron Demon Bulgrh recounted his plans and the future he imagined. His excitement couldn't be described. It was as if he could see his bright future, full of wealth, power, and glory. Unfortunately, nothing was going according to his plans.

Bulgrh pointed outside the castle, then looking at Lucian, who was pale, he asked menacingly. "Humans are weak, right? Then what are they?"

Lucian cursed inside his mind. How could he have known such strong humans existed? Not even the S-rank awakened he met is that strong.

'Just what level are they? And what's with their abilities? It's so strong.'

Not getting any answer from Lucian, Bulgrh became even more dissatisfied. He thought Lucian would be useful, but his incompetence made him furious.

Bulgrh was ready to kill him, but before he could, his hands stopped as he noticed a change in the artifact. Frowning, he looked in a certain direction and he could feel the barrier was a little unstable.

"Tch,"

"Those forest monkeys are here."

At this moment, Bulgrh knew that he had failed and his death was certain unless he can escape back from the portal. But to operate the portal, the energy is not enough, and he needed more sacrifices.

With the speed the lesser demons are killing humans, it will take at least six more hours. But he doesn't have that much time since those Astorians will arrive soon.

'If only I could find some strong sacrifices.' As soon as that thought crossed his mind. Bulgrh's red eyes widened. Then a smile appeared on his hideous face.

***

Outside the castle, Shin and the girls were ready to enter. Emily had already evacuated the remaining civilians and rejoined them.

Shin saw everyone's condition and confirmed there were no injuries. Maybe because Aurora and Emily are vampires and their physique also had a good recovery. For Alice, even if there's an injury, his mother-in-law will take care of it.

As for himself, he has Instant Recovery (SS) blessing, high vitality, and Devourer's Touch special skill. So his recovery is abnormal.

As soon as they entered the castle with his Magic Eyes and Enhanced Senses activated, he noticed something.

"Everyone, be on alert. I will be the vanguard. Alice, be ready to release your summons. Emily supports us."

Aurora looked at Shin and asked, "What about me?"

"Just do your thing."

An open space appeared in front of them. There they saw a terrifying scene where an army of monsters, completely in frenzy, stood in front of them. Shin recognized those monsters and his face became ugly. Because all those monsters were corrupted by demonic energy. 'Does that artifact also have this kind of use?'

"Aren't those the monsters from this labyrinth?" Aurora mumbled.

Before Shin could reply, a sinister laugh echoed.

"Hahaha, oh you foolish humans. You have entered the lair of Demon Baron Bulgrh. For your sins, you are sentenced to death."

Shin glanced at Aurora and with his senses, he started scanning his surroundings to find the source of the voice.

[Continue Talking.]

When Aurora heard Shin's voice, she immediately understood what he wanted to do. Hence, she moved forward and asked in a puzzled tone. "What did you do to these monsters and where did the real Labrinth go?"

"Hmph, ignorant fools. You don't even know that once the labyrinth is cleared, you can become the labyrinth master and redesign it."

This news came as a surprise for everyone but was well appreciated.

"As for controlling monsters. You don't need to know 'cause you will die soon. Hahaha." Bulgrh mocked with a sinister laugh.

·ƈθm 'Found him.' Shin found the source of the voice.

But the next moment, the structure of the labyrinth changed. Now no one can enter the labyrinth and interfere when he kills these humans and uses them as sacrifices for his escape.

It wasn't just Shin who was wasting time talking. But also Bulgrh, who was carefully entrapping his sacrifices. He didn't want Astorians to interfere in the middle of the fight. Otherwise, he would have no chance to escape.

"Now, it's time." With a sinister expression on his face, Bulgrh appeared, levitating above the army of monsters.