The Devil Does Not Need to Be Defeated

Chapter 546: “I’ll Remember You.”

—[Dark Elf].

This was an unfamiliar term to Shien. He knew about elves and gods, but he had never heard of Dark Elves.

But when he heard these words, he instinctively felt a sense of malice. His intuition told him this wasn’t a good thing.

“Dark Elves, a race born of evil, who revel in the suffering of all life.” Lid’s cold voice reached Shien’s ears. “They are similar to elves, all female and born from nature, but they are the complete opposite of the kind, nature-loving elves.”

Elves were born as harmless fairies, gradually growing by absorbing magic power from the atmosphere, eventually transforming into elves. Dark Elves were similar, initially born as fairy-like beings. However, they weren’t called fairies, but—”Imps.”

“Imps are different from fairies. Fairies are born only in the depths of the Tegor Forest and only absorb natural magic power. Imps, however, are born in a desolate wasteland, devoid of magic and life, filled only with curses and evil auras, a place where no one would enter. When the curses and evil auras there accumulate to a certain extent, and by chance, a living being enters, the curses and evil auras will latch onto them.”

Lid continued, her voice low, “When that being dies, their life force merges with the curses and evil auras, giving birth to a fairy-like being. That is an Imp.”

Imps weren’t harmless like fairies. They didn’t absorb natural magic power, but, like curses, drifted through the wasteland, waiting for other life forms to appear, latching onto them and absorbing their magic power and life force. After hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of years, Imps, like fairies, would undergo a transformation, becoming Dark Elves.

“Dark Elves aren’t classified as humans, but as demons.”

“But even the Demon Race doesn’t accept them, because they are inherently evil, enjoying trampling and tormenting other lives. This is an instinct deeply ingrained in their very being. Therefore, they are natural enemies of the kind, nature-loving, and life-respecting elves, even waging war against them thousands of years ago.”

Lid stared at Machi.

“In that war, the previous Elven Queen was killed. As a result, the Dark Elves were eradicated, and that desolate wasteland was purified by the Elven Race, disappearing from this world. I didn’t expect that even now, a Dark Elf would appear, and even join the [Original Demon]. This is truly terrible news.”

Hearing Lid’s explanation, Shien finally understood what a Dark Elf was.

He also understood why he had sensed a familiar aura from Machi.

Because she was similar to an elf, just the opposite in nature.

Having been in close contact with fairies and elves, Shien naturally sensed a similar aura from this Dark Elf.

And the constant malice emanating from her was also explained. She was inherently evil, enjoying trampling on and tormenting life.

Machi’s laughter became more cheerful.

“As expected of the Beast Demon. After thousands of years, you still remember us, a race that has disappeared from history. Truly remarkable.”

“Actually, I was just lucky. On the day of the war between the Elven Race and the Dark Elves, I was busy playing a prank on someone and missed the battle, escaping the disaster.”

“But I actually regret it. Such a good opportunity to play with so many elves, to hear their screams and cries before death, and I missed it.”

“Fortunately, the thousands of years of waiting were worth it. Not only have I joined the [Original Demon] and become an Apostle, but I’ve also come to this Elven Homeland. This will be fun.”

Saying these chilling words, Machi clapped her hands, her voluptuous body jiggling.

“By the way, saying we’re completely different from elves is a misunderstanding.”

“When it comes to valuing love and purity, Dark Elves are actually the same as elves.”

“However, unlike those boring elves, we Dark Elves don’t play the game of secret admiration or silent dedication. Once we set our sights on a man, we’ll immediately give ourselves to him, and it will be the only time in our lives. We will never fall in love with another man. Isn’t that great?”

Machi confessed this.

However, before Shien could react, Lid spat on the ground.

“Indeed, you only choose one man in your lifetime, and once you do, you’ll give yourself to him without hesitation, but at that moment, you’ll also immediately kill that man. Am I right?”

These words stunned Shien.

Machi, on the other hand, looked as if this was the most natural thing in the world.

“Isn’t that fun?”

Machi said the most terrifying thing in the most innocent tone.

“Seeing the person you love the most, the one you willingly give yourself to, looking at their expression of disbelief, grief, and despair as you kill them with your own hands, isn’t that the greatest feeling?”

These innocent words finally made Shien look at her differently.

He looked at her as if she was a lunatic, a broken monster.

But this gaze, instead of angering Machi, made her blush.

“Yes, that’s the look.” Machi said dreamily, “I love seeing that look in others’ eyes, not fear or disgust.”

After all, that made it more fun.

That person (her superior) had given her this look, but she didn’t dare to touch him, or she would die a terrible death.

Now, Shien was also giving her this look, making Machi feel both aggrieved and excited.

She wanted to prove something.

Prove that this was something worth rejoicing over.

“Ah, coming here was the right decision. I originally thought I could only deal with those annoying elves, but I didn’t expect to meet such an interesting man like you. Wonderful~~~”

Machi stared at Shien, like a predator eyeing its prey, licking her lips seductively.

“Let’s play a game and see if you can become the man I’ve been waiting for for thousands of years.”

Saying so, Machi bowed to Shien.

“Then, until we meet again, Earl Buztout.”

Machi was preparing to retreat.

Lid immediately reacted.

“Don’t let her escape, Shien! She’s incredibly dangerous! Even for the sake of the Elven Race, we can’t let her go!”

Shien was already acting before Lid even spoke.

He naturally didn’t intend to let this Dark Elf go.

She was too dangerous. Once targeted by her, not only him, but even the people around him might be implicated and schemed against by this malicious woman.

This was something Shien wouldn’t tolerate.

“Swish!”

Shien teleported, appearing before Machi. Ignoring her alluring, naked body, he raised the Holy Sword and slashed down mercilessly.

This attack was with Shien’s full strength, utilizing the perfect technique of [Outer Manifestation of Heaven’s Decree], the swift strike cutting through the air and space silently.

Such a fast attack, unless it was a master swordsman like Aldia, was impossible to block.

In the next moment, Machi’s head would be severed.

However, facing this fatal blow, Machi wasn’t afraid, but smiled strangely.

The next moment, Machi’s body shimmered, becoming illusory like a phantom.

When her body solidified again, her appearance had completely changed.

She had transformed into someone Shien knew very well.

“Mr. Shien…?”

“Melika” stood before Shien, calling his name timidly.

“…!”

Shien’s heart trembled. Before his mind could even react, his hand subconsciously moved, deflecting the attack.

“Boom!” The powerful sword strike landed beside “Melika,” shattering the ground and sending debris flying.

Shien had missed.

“Heh.”

“Melika’s” expression changed, the timid look vanishing, replaced by a wicked and seductive smile.

“Until next time, my dear Shien.”

With these words, the Dark Elf, disguised as Melika, vanished into thin air like a shadow.

“—”

Shien’s breath hitched, and boundless rage, along with his magic power, surged forth.

…

“Boom—!!!”

A cliff in a corner of the Tegor Forest suddenly exploded without warning, collapsing and shattering amidst the tremors, creating a cloud of dust.

A figure, like a stream of light, emerged from the dust cloud and flew into the air, its expression cold.

“Tsk!”

Lid, on his head, clicked its tongue.

Shien’s face was grim as he remained silent for a long time, then he finally spoke.

“Machi, was it?”

“I’ll remember you.”