Chapter 140: Tiefling Against the Enemy

Luo De had previously said that the closer a demon was to the cave entrance, the more it resembled what they called "normal creatures."

It was as if the labyrinth wasn't transforming the beings inside—it was our world assimilating them into continental life.

The two had once casually discussed this topic before.

Falshad also strongly agreed.

"Some factions believe the labyrinth is an entrance connecting another dimension to the continent; thus, one might speculate that these demons were once cosmic beings, and that we generally consider the other dimension filled with mana and aether—entirely different from the spirituality of the continent."

As he taught his two Tiefling students, he stepped through the stone door.

"So these cosmic beings began transforming toward continental life after coming into contact with the mana in the air?"

The Tiefling girl, Saixier, said.

"You can understand it that way."

Luo De then raised a question:

"But in reality, many cosmic beings have appeared on the continent without undergoing assimilation—like the most common Fearbeast."

The styles inside and outside the stone door were vastly different.

Outside was a rough dirt path like a mine tunnel, with simple wooden frames nailed to the walls to prevent collapse.

Inside the stone door was a prototype space modified by 【Earthwood Magic】.

The walls were compacted and reinforced with rock, resembling an eccentric mage's study.

Yet the furnishings here looked primitive—no chairs or tables, just piles of debris dumped haphazardly in the corners.

"Yes, this is a major flaw in that theory. Ultimately, it's a hypothesis without supporting evidence."

Falshad and Prula together cast 【Brightening Spell】, illuminating the entire space.

No wonder they were so hot and heavy—they smiled at each other after successfully combining their spells.

Luo De couldn't look.

He turned to observe his surroundings.

A quick scan revealed another stone door at the far end of the space, currently sealed shut.

He watched as the two mages rummaged through the rubble.

That's what mages are like.

Upon encountering something novel—even trash—they'd still go through it.

Luo De simply found a rock and sat down.

Tally climbed into his lap, rested her cheek against his shoulder, and rubbed her nose along his neck like a cat.

"That Tiefling girl keeps sneaking glances at you."

"There are too many girls sneaking glances at me."

Luo De wasn't bothered.

It wasn't bragging—he knew plenty of girls and women in Shiying Town were hoping he'd come in to buy supplies.

"So are you going to eat her? Honestly, my mother's memory inheritance has no record of Tieflings."

"You know me—I like to be passive."

"Really? Last night, who tied me up with my own tail?"

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Fine.

It wasn't that he didn't want to.

Saixier was good-looking, with a tomboyish style, but her sulfur scent did affect the experience.

Besides, she was Falshad's student—there was a generational gap. Acting on impulse would be inappropriate.

After all, Luo De always considered himself a man of decorum.

Sensing Luo De's gaze,

Saixier waved at him cheerfully, flashing a bright, sunny smile.

Her tail swayed lazily in midair behind her.

Unlike a succubus, her tail was short—only about a meter long, thick, and seemingly ill-suited for movement.

Hmm… maybe I could lift it up a bit.

"Huh?"

Over there.

The Tiefling Prula let out a startled cry.

His 【Mage Hand】 had opened a notebook covered in grime—clearly a standard mage's spell journal from the continent.

Falshad infused a trace of magic into it.

The journal's built-in 【Dust-Cleaning Spell】 activated immediately; after a flash of light, it became spotless.

"This is a detailed explanation of beginner spells—basic and easy to learn. Coincidentally, every spell we just encountered is recorded in this journal."

After a brief read, the elf gave a grim answer.

"So the teacher means the seventh-rank demon learned spells?" Saixier said.

Prula added: "Someone taught it spells?"

"I lean toward the idea that it stumbled upon this spell journal and learned on its own—I can't imagine any mage teaching a demon how to cast spells."

Luo De couldn't help smiling.

Isn't that exactly what mages do?

The Wingcrystal boy, Xiti, thought for a moment and said:

"But no mage has died here in nearly twenty years."

"Maybe someone lost it."

Tally, ever imaginative, chuckled: "Perhaps this demon nest has another entrance."

Luo De pushed her off his lap and stood up.

"Regardless, let's deal with that thing first. Look—it's coming."

He pointed to the other stone door.

A heavy, rapid footstep—thud-thud-thud—rushed toward them.

The next moment.

Boom!

The stone door was violently smashed open.

A massive demon appeared, letting out a silent roar.

Its two hind limbs were covered in brown warts, piled into two fleshy mounds pressed together like a giant meat skirt.

Its forelimbs were slender, elongated scythes, gripping a long, rod-like crystal, its surface densely packed with upright scales that would trigger trypophobia.

Its eyeballs had completely fallen off its face, hanging in the air like its two mouthparts, suspended by fleshy tentacles.

Identical to the seventh-rank demons they'd encountered before.

The difference was:

This one immediately cast several fireballs on the spot.

Falshad summoned a white magical shield to block them for Saixier in front.

But Tieflings had high fire resistance anyway—they weren't afraid at all.

Luo De simply didn't bother dodging—he took it on his body.

He casually slapped out the sparks on his clothes.

He had no intention of acting yet.

Whether Falshad or the two Tieflings, they all needed the chance and experience of cooperating against a strong foe.

Over there.

Falshad raised his hand and cast a spell; after a complex incantation, several threads of magic pierced into Saixier's body.

【Courage Spell】【Protection from Evil】【Stone Skin】【Cat's Grace】【Endurance】

Unlike Kalist.

He specialized in support magic.

With all the buffs applied, Saixier's body glowed brightly.

Her skin turned red; 【Ignition Spell】 instantly flared across her surface.

"Hah!"

Saixier charged the seventh-rank demon, using all her buffs to balance evasion and attack with fluid movement.

And she clearly had some taunt ability—she kept the demon's hatred locked onto her.

This allowed Prula on the side to gather a full thirty seconds of magic.

The darkness surged to its peak, forming a small vortex of shadow swirling around him.

At the same time, the demonic horns on his forehead radiated intense heat.

【Shadow Flame】!

He suddenly opened his eyes and thrust both hands forward.

With a deafening explosion, a blossom of shadow and flame erupted instantly, releasing a destructive magic combining shadow and fire.

The spell struck the head precisely.

The demon let out a piercing scream.

A cloud of green blood mist exploded.

"Hohoho, dual magic combined?"

Luo De had heard Lily say this was an advanced mage technique—yet this tiny fifth-rank tiefling had managed to use it.

(End of Chapter)