Salvos (A Monster Evolution LitRPG)

Chapter 419: Sleep is for the Weak, so Sleep

419. Sleep is for the Weak, so Sleep

[Mage - Lvl. 141]

Edithe Dawnrise stared up at the silver-haired girl. At her savior. At her friend.

It was odd. This wasnt the first time Salvos had come to save the redhead. The last few times Edithe was rescued, shed always felt incredibly frustrated with herself. Like she was weak as though she wasnt strong enough.

But this time? All Edithe felt was relief.

You came. Like you promised.

The red-haired woman smiled at her friend. Salvos nodded, glancing idly back.

I did. Sorry Im late. I was busy taking care of my kids. But Im here now. And Ill make these guys pay for what they did here.

Smirking, she twirled the ornate sword and held it out at her side with one hand. Edithe stared at the iridescent blade, frowning.

Wait, what is that

Seriously? Theres more of you?

Desidia groaned as she smacked her forehead. The Demon looked like an annoyed child. She kicked a foot into the air, sending a nearby boulder flying like it was a small pebble.

And I thought we were finally done with our boring mission.

You can leave if you want. Ill give you a chance to run right now. Go ahead, nows your last chance to try and escape.

Salvos replied with a grin. Desidia snorted.

Are you dumb? Youre only Level 141. We should be the ones offering you a chance to get away now while you can.

Edithe pursed her lips as she watched this exchange play out. She couldnt lie and say she wasnt nervous at all about what was going to happen. These were Demons, just like Salvos. It wouldnt be an easy fight.

But the silver-haired girl was confident.

Nope. I never said Ill let you get away. Itll be a ten minute head start. Once Im done with your companion here, Ill find you and kill you as well.

That made the other Demon pause. Desidia exchanged a glance with Iivor who also wore a confused look on his face. The latter lowered his hands, letting the small tornado hed conjured up vanish, dropping Daniel to the ground. The [Hero] just sprawled there, groaning in pain.

Youre yes, I have heard of you.

Iivor faced the silver-haired girl as she grinned. He tapped a finger on his chin.

Salvos, the Liberator of the Plaguelands. Youre the one who killed that idiot Lucerna who somehow got himself trapped in the Mortal Realm, arent you?

You know Lucerna?

Salvos raised a brow, genuinely curious. Edithe herself couldnt help but perk up at the mention of the name, and Iivor nodded.

A weakling. Hed been a Lesser Demon for the equivalent of a hundred years? In the Mortal Realm. Before he finally became a Greater Demon. I wouldnt even know of his name if not for the anomaly surrounding his death.

Anomaly?

The fact that he somehow broke his summoning collar. That is not something that normally happens.

Iivor tapped on the metal bracelet he had on his left hand. Well, it looked like a bracelet to Edithe, but apparently it was a summoning collar? With a clink, he tried to yank it off, to no avail.

Even a [Hellprince] cant break a summoning collar. They were created by our king himself. They are nigh unbreakable.

Huh.

Salvos tilted her head back. Then she leaned forward.

Well, do you want to be let in on a little secret?

Iivor frowned as she pointed a thumb at herself. Baring her teeth, she spoke in a low voice. Clearly threatening.

I was the one who broke Lucernas summoning collar.

Salvos bared her teeth at the pair of Demons. Iivor blinked. He hesitated for a second, peering at the silver-haired girl with a puzzled gaze.

Youre?

But Desidia just let out a heavy sigh.

Enough of the talking already. I just want to crush this annoying girl and get this over and done with.

The green-skinned Demon started forward, cracking her knuckles. Her tails swished behind her back with each step she took. Edithe backed up warily, and Hadrian got to his feet next to her. He stood protectively over the redhead, but Salvos didnt look worried.

Sure, go ahead and crush me if you really want. Just

And Salvos vanished. Edithe didnt even register her friends disappearance for a split-second. Desidia did. The green-skinned Demon blinked and looked around.

Wait, where did she go?

The silver-haired girl was already behind Desidia at that point, her iridescent blade raised to the side. The Demon spun around with wide eyes.

What?

you have to catch me first.

And the ground ripped open as blood spurted out of Desidias chest.

What just happened? Iivor looked on as Desidia stumbled back, clutching at the deep gash cut across her body. It was so quick, he barely even registered it. All he saw was the silver-haired girl disappearing, a flash then this scene.

But how? How did Salvos do that? The only explanation was that shed somehow moved so quickly, Iivor wasnt able to keep up with her movements. And that wasnt possible. Not unless she was moving even faster than Avaritia with the Boots of Alexander.

That wasnt possible. That couldnt be possible. And yet, reality said otherwise.

Desidia stumbled back, working her jaw as Salvos disappeared once more. This time, her back burst, sputtering out a column of black blood as dust and debris went flying from the impact. The green-skinned Demon gargled in an incoherent voice as she fell to the ground.

Salvos lowered her weapon, standing over the bloodied mess that was Desidia. Daniel just snorted from where he lay.

Show off

Good to see youre doing well too, Daniel.

She grinned at him, and he chuckled. Then he groaned as he clutched at his sides. Salvos turned and faced Iivor.

Now, then. Is it your turn?

Impossible, Iivor wanted to say. He couldnt believe his eyes. This time, hed managed to make out her movements. The way she swiftly glided over to Desidia and sunk her blade into his allys back before continuing on and coming to a halt. Her speed truly surpassed Avaritias. It even surpassed Orgafs.

But her level

Iivor once again used [Identification] on her. Yet, the results were still the same.

[Mage - Lvl. 141]

This makes no sense. None of this makes any sense.

He gritted his teeth as she cocked her head at him.

Whats wrong?

She was clearly trying to get into his head. But he had to remain cool. Iivor studied the silver-haired girl. He saw the rainbow-colored flames wisping off her body. He saw the iridescent aura sensed some strange power radiating from her. And then he snapped his fingers.

Ah, a Grand Skill.

That was the only thing that made sense to him. Some kind of temporary boost in power, just like Daniels [Will of the Hero].

I take it all this showing off youre doing is part of your Grand Skills abilities, then?

Iivor asked, raising a brow. Salvos nodded.

Yep. Are you going to show me your Grand Skill too?

Perhaps but later. After all

He snapped his fingers as a pair of wind lances appeared in either of his hands. A shadow towered over her from behind as her eyes narrowed.

you finally woke Desidia up by making her angry.

And the green-skinned Demon slammed her fist down at Salvos. The attack barely missed the silver-haired girl as she leapt out of the way, but Iivor was prepared for that. He tossed the wind lances at her, intercepting her and slowing her movements.

Desidia ran forward, her body growing bigger as her muscles rippled with energy. She was still regenerating from the previous two slashes she suffered, but she was mad. The Archdemon of Sloth was rampaging in a way Iivor had never seen before.

She swung forward as her arm twisted breaking and bending in odd angles as blood seeped out of the tearing skin. This was the power of Desidias Grand Skill. She could rapidly regenerate from all her wounds, including self-inflicted ones, so she was able to push her body beyond its limits.

The attack sent a shockwave that extended out beyond just the premises of the palace. Desidias broken arm snapped back into place just moments after as she gave chase to the silver-haired girl.

Dont mess with me, you damned Human!

Each step smashed the ground open, tearing her legs in the process, only for her regeneration to kick in and restore her body to normal. Her Grand Skill didnt grant her any boost to [Agility], yet she was actually keeping up with Salvos this way. Iivor flew after them, but his spells were practically lost in Desidias rampage.

You can cut me down as many times as youd like, but I will keep coming back!

The silver-haired girl flipped over the Demon, pirouetting in the air as Desidias attacks hit nothing. Salvos landed softly, before hopping back as Desidia clapped her hands together. The blast of air popped the tiles off the courtyard, shredding everything in a conical wave.

Despite that, Salvos avoided the attack. Somehow, even though the Archdemon of Sloth was keeping up with the silver-haired girl through overworking her body, her swings would just barely miss at the very last moment each time. With a soft laugh, Salvos landed across the palaces courtyard from Desidia.

Youre strong. Seriously. I didnt expect this at all. But youre still wrong.

Be quiet, wretch!

Desidia ripped off her arm and threw it at Salvos. Iivor arrived at the courtyard just in time to watch the silver-haired girls form blur, dodging the flying bloodied limb, before reappearing where shed been standing like she was always there.

The green-skinned Demons arm regrew as she panted, steadying herself with her tail. She spoke savagely losing any semblance of boredom shed previously had as her anger overwhelmed her entire being.

I will not stop. I will keep going. I will never die. Not until nOt unTIl i CruSH yOu

Her entire form rippled and cracked as dozens of new joints appeared in her body.

LIKE THE BUG YOU ARE!

She raised her arms and swung down. Her limb somehow stretched and reached Salvos across a dozen feet, snapping down like a whip. The silver-haired girl stood calmly as the attack came, whispering.

I am not a bug.

Again, Salvos vanished. Iivor prepared for her to reappear, only to see dozens of images of the silver-haired girl sprinting around Desidia in a circle. The green-skinned Demons twisted whip-like arm snapped back to her as she began to heal, returning to her normal form once again.

How is she doing this?

Iivor asked as an echo of many voices came from these moving images.

And all Ill need is one attack to defeat you.

You

Desidia started, only to narrow her eyes. The Archdemon of Sloth realized something and took a step back.

This is space magic?

Iivor blinked. It took him a moment, but he saw the same thing his ally did. He tossed a wind blade at one of the images, and a fractal dome shattered. All the images were gone, replaced with only a single silver-haired girl standing a hundred feet away with her sword raised.

Ribbons and motes of a rainbow-colored flame coalesced around the blades tip as it shimmered white. The pure aura from the weapon mixed with these iridescent wisps of energy as Salvos entire body exuded the same power.

Iivor pointed at her, ready to strike her down as she was off guard. But before he could cast his magic, he suddenly froze. A shiver ran down his spine as his body refused to move in sheer terror. And Salvos moved.

Divine

The wispy aura grew stronger, burning around the silver-haired girl like a thick coat of mist. Desidia smiled wide as she charged at Salvos.

Now I have you!

Iivor watched as the silver-haired girl lowered the blade. The fiery aura around her sharpened its power sparked off her in bits of iridescent cinder. He wanted to say something, but he couldnt. Not for the full second this played out.

Desidia ran forward, cackling madly as she reached out. And as she got close, Salvos smirked and swung down.

Radiant Slash!

And a giant blade of iridescent energy struck down the green-skinned Demon. In an instant, Desidia was completely engulfed by the attack. The rainbow-colored flames burned her incinerating her body faster than she could regenerate.