Chapter 126 31: Demon [Part 5]

Zell charged forwards with his Zwéihander drawn, dodging her spear easily and slamming his sword downwards towards Alice. She quickly blocked it with her shield, pushing it aside as her blade pierced through his chest.

"Haha!" He laughed in delight, the feeling of pain more pleasing than he thought in this state.

The wound was only superficial as he kicked her left thigh, causing her stance to break, stumbling as his clawed gauntlet shot forward, piercing her abdomen and tearing part of her flesh as she yelped loudly, causing many males to brandish their weapons in anger. Yet, her face was filled with delight, joy and pleasure!

"Aha! This is what I wanted!" She cried out, pivoting her hips with a roundhouse kick, using her spear as a pole to correct her posture, forcing Zell to block it with his sword's guard, thrusting forward as the two parted.

'He's so strong, but my speed, I think it's a little above his? Maybe I can win with a desperate attack!'

After a few moments, the pair engaged in mental chess countless times with their actions and watched each other with burning eyes.

'This girl is like a faster, Tessa! Why did I never hear about this girl in the past!? More, more! Show me more of your beautiful spear dance!'

Zell grinned wickedly as she tried to get close enough to stab him again, but he dodged it by jumping backwards and spinning in mid-air, landing on the ground with a loud thud, causing Alice to stumble slightly, but she recovered instantly.

They circled each other, trading blows with their spears and shields, but neither was getting the upper hand, and the area became silent as everyone awaited the outcome.

"You have quite the technique...but I'm sure you'll tire yourself out sooner or later, especially since you're fighting someone of my stamina and race; try for definitive killing blows or fatal wounds!." Zell commented with confidence, wanting to teach her how to fight demons, to kill them; he wanted this girl to live, her flame to burn brightly despite being a demon.

The dragon in him, filled with pride, began to roar with its dragon delight! Whereas the demon wanted women like earlier, the dragon within him loved prideful women like Tessa, Alice and Yinfra! His eyes became deep red, the flame's core black with a scarlet colour as the demonic blood allowed itself to become more dragon-like, filling his aura with a more regal and dominating presence.

'He changed!? Less heavy, his aura is now like a king... No! A red emperor standing before me is an emperor filled with pride and courage, challenging me to rise to his level! Ah, Zell Delacroix, how more will you entice this maiden to want you locked away in her basement!?'

She took note of his words but chose to ignore him as she kept pressing the attack; she knew this guy was strong, but she wouldn't allow herself to give up so quickly! Not after all the training she underwent!

As she pushed him back, he spun himself around, blocking her next strike with his right foot, kicking her in the gut with his left leg as he swung down with the guard of his sword, stabbing her in the shoulder and then ripping it off as she stumbled backwards clutching onto her injured limb.

"Mmmph! Damn, it stings, hehe!" She stuck out her tongue inside her silver face guard with slight holes, showing her cute face.

Silver light emitted from her body, slowly repairing her broken shoulder, the disgusting crack as it reformed and fixed in a few moments; Zell allowed her this time; he wanted more; the pleasure and delight almost felt like he was soaring through the sky like a true dragon, a slight pain in this back, as if the skin was bulging near his shoulder blades.

"Let's continue!" Alice shouted, her spear ready as silver flames covered her body, before vanishing from Zell's sight completely.

The arena lit up as she lunged at him, aiming for his torso with a quick jab, followed by a high knee aimed at his head before dashing forward and swinging her spear upwards at his neck with a swift, piercing thrust.

He blocked her blow with the black gauntlet, the sparks burning his faceguard with bright red lights, countering with a slash at her legs before leaping backwards again.

'Wow! Zell thought to himself at her attack.

"Haah! That hurt!" Alice grunted, rubbing her wounded shin.

The audience cheered as Alice glared at him with lust in her eyes, licking her bloody lips inside the mask; she wanted this man, but not just sexually, but she had begun falling for him when she saw the way he fought and the determination in his eyes.

She wasn't sure why, but something stirred in her stomach.

Her heart raced like crazy, driving her to attack him with more ferocity squeezing all the power she had remaining into her legs and arm holding the spear.

'Please, my tired body, respond to my desires! Don't let my brilliance fade just yet... It's so much fun!'

She prepared to attack him with her skill [Dancing Thrust] which would cause her figure to vanish, blinking at rapid speed each time, thrusting towards the enemy's weak points but draining her mana and stamina significantly.

Yet, she still attacked Zell relentlessly, enjoying every moment of combat and the thrill of the danger as the crowds grew louder with their cheers, making her go harder, faster and stronger!

"I am a warrior born for war; I shall hone my spear, temper my body! Thine title shall be known as the greatest battle maiden!" She whispered to herself fervently, the words reaching his ears as he smiled ironically.

She readied her spear before charging at him with a fierce grin, roaring with joy as she drew her weapon looking at him with a determined look, the opposite of Tessa, who shone gold when she became serious, this girl became silver like a beautiful flurry of lights as she opened her soft lips and shouted out.

"For the Goddess!" and attacked him with a flurry of strikes, feints and jabs at his arms, shoulders and chest!

But Zell ignored most of those blows, dodging or parrying them with the guard of his sword while keeping his distance; Alice began to blink rapidly, sometimes to his left and others lower below his vision as she thrust her spear into his body.

Her movements became erratic as fatigue caught up with her, draining her stamina and strength; yet, she continued to push on, attacking him with more vigour as her body started to glow brighter with silver light!

Her stamina was depleted, and her energy levels dropped fast; she could barely move her limbs anymore due to the damage she had suffered.

'My body aches, my heart is almost bursting from my chest....'

Alice was at her limits, almost falling down but using the end of her spear, digging it into the ground to remain standing, slight watery tears dripping from her eyes, not from sorrow but from the amount of effort she put into her attack, now almost spent even her eyes were giving up.

'No....'