Chapter 104: Chapter 104: Hell-flareborne Wings

[ Name: Aengus Degaro ] (Marked By Ancient Red Serpent)

[ Age: 18 ]

[ Title: Naga King Slayer ]

[ Race: Half-Human Half-Demon ]

[ Level: 31 ]

[ Occupation: Baron of Dark Valley, Demon Servant ]

[ Class: None ]

[ Bloodline Lineage: Beelzebub (Partial-Royal), Viperscale Naga (Half-Noble) ]

[ Special Trait: Energy Converter (Artificial) ]

Physical Stats:

[ Strength: 490 ]

[ Agility: 480 ]

[ Defense: 490 ]

[ Mana: 20,500 /60,500 ]

[ Nether Energy: 40,000 /60,500 ]

[ Attribute points: 0 ]

Skills:

- [ Active: Doombringer Fortification -3 (C) Hellfire Dive -3 (C), Phantom Venom Slash (C), Earth Manipulation- 89 (D) ]

- [ Passive: Blazing Purge -5 (D), Predator's Instinct -34 (E), Health Regeneration -79 (E) ]

[ Special skills: Monster Breeding (Level-3) ]

[ Demonic Abilities:

- Peak: Heart of Darkness

- Intermediate: Gluttony of Darkness

- Basic: Darkness Pulse, Darkness Veil, Darkness Haki, Blood Regeneration, Hellfire Control, Poisonous Miasma Control, Body Duplication, Armoured Black Scales, Naganian Transformation, Spectral Death Strings, Pain Resistance.

[ Unique Skills: Appraisal (Basic), Skill Absorption (Mythic), Universal Synthesis (Ultimate) ]

As the Legion clashed with the enemy wolves, hellfire igniting all around them, the tension between Aengus and the wolf rulers reached its peak.

"You... accursed creature! You will die!" Both the Wolf King and Queen lunged at him, using one of their abilities to fly toward him with murderous intent.

But Aengus was prepared. He no longer feared Elder demons—he himself was one.

"Doombringer Fortification!"

"Body Duplication!"

As the Hellfire Wolves descended upon him, spewing flames from their mouths, Aengus leapt into the air, confronting them head-on with his raw physical power. He knew he had to defeat them quickly before they could use their flying abilities to escape—it would be a significant loss if they managed to flee.

The battle was intense. Aengus fought both the Wolf King and Queen, two Elder Demons, with the aid of Manas, who functioned as an efficient battle machine. Their fierce clash sent shockwaves across the battlefield, reducing some of the lesser demon wolves to ashes in an instant.

Aengus' subordinates watched in awe, their respect for him growing with each moment.

"Lord Aengus will be victorious for sure!" Some murmured, finally feeling a sense of relief.

As time passed, the Hellfire King and Queen were gradually worn down, their bodies battered and bruised beyond recognition. Their once fearsome presence had faded, and victory was within Aengus' grasp.

"Arghhh, please, my lord, have mercy! Spare us! We yield completely to your overwhelming strength. We will do anything—just let us live!" the Hellfire Wolf King pleaded desperately.

Aengus's cold gaze remained unwavering. "Accept allegiance, or die," he said with an icy finality.

"Y-Yes, my lord! We and our children will serve you wholeheartedly!" they replied, their voices trembling with fear.

"Good," Aengus nodded in acknowledgment before stepping toward the female wolf.

"But before that," he continued with a twisted grin, "give me what I want the most."

The Hellfire King and Queen exchanged confused glances, unsure of his intentions. Without another word, Aengus placed his hand on the female wolf's body.

"Skill Absorption!"

The Queen shrieked in agony as Aengus pulled one of her abilities from her like a tendon being ripped from flesh. His grin widened as the long-awaited notification flashed before his eyes.

"You have acquired a new demonic ability: Hell-Flareborne Wings (Physical)."

Aengus savored the moment as the ability surged through him, leaving the defeated Wolf Queen gasping for breath.

But they didn't dare complain, realizing Aengus could snuff out their lives at any moment. Any sign of disobedience meant certain death.

Aengus unfurled the newly acquired wings from his back—nearly 1.5 meters long, dark-colored with hard, razor-sharp feathers. The power they held was palpable, and he could feel the potential to take flight coursing through him.

Just as he was about to soar into the sky, eager to savor his first moment of flight, an unexpected interruption froze him in place.

"Clap, clap, clap!"

The sound echoed across the battlefield. Bella Bellfrost appeared, a sly smile on her lips, her entourage trailing behind her like shadows.