Chapter 288: Fearless of Death

Bang?!

With a loud gunshot, the silver bullet instantly pierced a demon's head, and the source of that gunshot was Jierte.

"You're not a knight? Why are you using a gun?"

"Can't a knight use a gun?"

Damao and Jierte stared at each other; Damao never expected this stubborn knight Jierte to choose firearms.

"You..."

"Back then my aunt used a gun, and now I do too—this makes sense, right?"

"Reasonable, reasonable..."

At this moment, the surrounding demons had been cleared out; Damao pulled out a walkie-talkie and called Boss.

"The B2 area has been cleared!"

"Requesting next orders!"

"The closer we get to the demon's area, the hotter it gets."

"Lan Baoshi didn't keep up; for this dangerous operation, Mao Mao is always the fastest."

"Besides, even if she came, Jierte wouldn't let her follow."

"Continue, clear the next area."

Boss said, "There are too many demons here; to reduce variables, continuously clearing them is the best choice."

Damao wielded a massive battle axe, exuding Violence Aesthetics—one swing, one demon down.

Jierte looked at that handsome battle axe, then at his own slender long sword, wondering if he should also get a big blade.

Now his main output relies on his own Holy Light, but Jierte felt that adding such a violent weapon would make him even stronger.

"Damao, want to take turns using it?"

"What? This is my wife! What are you trying to do?"

Damao called his black battle axe his wife; Jierte's eyelids twitched twice, and the stubborn him went on to say.

"Then lend me your wife."

Damao:.....

"You! Me!"

"I've honestly begged for mercy....."

The squad advanced quickly; at the original speed, they soon stepped onto the scorched earth.

"This shows they are getting closer to that powerful demon."

"Damao, report the squad's status."

Boss called over the channel; Damao looked at the surroundings and reported truthfully.

"Stay put, don't move!"

"Something's changed!"

Boss sensed something was off; he could use all available information to calculate the variable and plan action.

"But the most helpless thing is when an imperceptible variable appears—unless he's a god."

"That powerful demon has gone berserk—has anyone here done anything besides planning?"

Everyone thought it over carefully, and in the end they all shook their heads.

From the other end of the comms came talking and typing sounds; Boss's voice disappeared for a moment, then the other party pondered a moment and slowly said.

"Mr. Jierte."

"I'm here."

"The source of the variable.... has been found."

"It's your aunt."

"!!!"

Jierte widened his eyes and hurriedly took the communication device.

"Are you sure!"

"I'm absolutely, positively, definitely sure."

The other party sent a video showing two figures entering Demon Land; one of them, holding a golden spear, was your aunt!

"How could this be!"

"The moment the Golden Knight entered, the demon began to stir."

Jierte widened his eyes in disbelief at his uncle and aunt; he never imagined his frail aunt, who needed a wheelchair to walk, would come in person to find him.

"How did she manage that?"

Jierte's mind conjured a terrible idea, but there was no time to verify it; he could only try to have Boss contact his aunt.

"Can you help me contact my aunt?"

"I..."

"Mr. Jierte, I will, but the issue you should focus on now is that the demon is rapidly approaching you."

"The plan has deviated!"

The entire squad instantly went on alert, while in the distance a blaze surged toward them.

"Alert!"

In the next moment, an intensely hot fireball fell from the sky, slamming hard into Jierte; so fast he could barely raise his Holy Light to block it.

The squad was instantly scattered, and Damao's figure was flung backward.

"You.... have her scent...."

The hideous, scorching-hot twisted demon pressed Jierte down hard, and its scorching breath had already burned Jierte's face.

You.... get lost....

Jierte's Holy Light burst from his whole body instantly, sending the demon flying backward—this Holy Light being what he hated most.

Big Cat!

Here he comes! The opponent lunged forward, and in an instant was swatted away like an insignificant fly.

Jierte instantly drew his gun, the Holy Light-infused silver bullet shot out, emptying the magazine in an instant, yet the opponent suffered nothing.

You.... have my aura....

The demon uttered another ambiguous remark, but Jierte had no time to waste on talk, drawing his holy sword and charging forward.

Second article of the Knight's Oath! Fear no authority!

Seeing Jierte so fearless, the demon curled the corner of its mouth into a cruel grin and stretched out its crimson claws to grab him.

Meanwhile, on the other side, the disheveled Big Cat scrambled to her feet from the ground; facing this terrifyingly powerful guy, she had no recourse and could only report the situation to BOSS.

BOSS! Jierte has already engaged the target!

Jierte is clearly at a disadvantage now; I doubt he can hold out much longer!

Hold on! Three more squads and two factions are already rushing toward your direction!

Ten minutes! No..... seven minutes!

We just need to hold out for seven minutes!

Big Cat looked at the nearby members who had just recovered, gritted her teeth, picked up the great axe, and charged forward.

Jierte!

I'm here to help you!

The demon's hands brimmed with power, even matching the immensely strong Jierte, while the tiny longsword in its grasp became its greatest weakness.

Seeing Big Cat swatted away again like an ant, Jierte finally snapped.

Big Cat! Lend me your wife!

Big Cat had no time to worry about her wife being touched by another man, and directly hurled the great axe hard at Jierte.

With the heavy object in hand, Jierte's frenzied power finally found a medium to exert itself; his strength now was in no way inferior to the demon's.

As expected.... a royal-blood demon.

?

Cut the bullshit!

Jierte no longer bothered with the Knight's Oath, cursing outright, his battle axe growing ever more domineering, and finally, with a mighty, heavy strike, he inflicted a wound on the demon.

Uh....

I am a descendant of the Gotton family, and I have nothing to do with you!

Don't use such words to bewitch people's hearts!

Jierte shouldered the heavy axe, his eyes sharp, and he simply didn't believe the demon's nonsense.

Hehe....

Half of your blood is demonic....

You... wouldn't not know, would you?

?

The opponent suddenly rose, its wound healing at incredible speed, and then its whole skin glowed like red-hot magma.

I don't care whether you believe it or not....

Once I eat you, all of that will be mine....

The demon slammed its hand into the ground, pulling out a massive sword forged of molten lava, while its entire body began to expand at astonishing speed, ultimately becoming a gigantic demon nearly ten meters tall.

You little thing, meeting me means you're out of luck!

The huge sword came down from the sky; Jierte gritted his teeth and barely dodged the blow.

Jierte! Hold on a little longer, our reinforcements will arrive soon!

...... I'll do my best.

After the opponent went berserk again, its strength increased severalfold; such a powerful foe is merely something the young aunt could split in half at any moment.

Just how strong must that young aunt from back then have been!

And at this moment, BOSS received yet worse news.

This demon actually has another body!

The enemy they must face is actually two of them!

Damn it...

Big Cat and the other squad members could only watch the scene unfold, unable to intervene, this overwhelming sense of helplessness making them extremely irritable.

Meanwhile, BOSS kept issuing orders, trying to reverse the outcome, while Blue Sapphire beside him had already cursed his parents countless times.

You ★★★! If Knight Sir has any business, I'll make sure you never earn a penny in your lifetime!!!

The Catgirl bared her teeth and claws, while BOSS was dumbfounded.

Is there any way....

Suddenly, he realized he had overlooked some variables.

All of this is because Jierte's young aunt arrived, and the very thing he had overlooked was this.

Staying up late has addled my brain—how could I not have thought of this?

BOSS's heart settled in an instant, but the next moment it clenched again.

The Golden Knight.... is headed for his end.

He muttered, sighed, and called out toward the terminal.

Medical team, go push the spirit energy suppression warehouse up, we're departing.

I want to go too!

Although Blue Sapphire is just a timid cat, Jierte needs her help, so she can't just stay here.

Fine, then keep up.

BOSS quickly summoned a team, pushing a huge nutrient chamber device as they left the base.

Blue Sapphire hurriedly followed behind, her small hand tightly gripping her tiny pistol, her only sense of security.

On the other side, the arrogant demon roared, attacking Jierte repeatedly; his body could barely hold up.

How do you want to die?

The demon laughed, yet suddenly, he who had never felt heat for many years now felt a burning sting.

Also feeling that burning sting was his other body.

Who!!!

Wrong.... wrong.....

Just then, his other body was instantly split by a golden searing sword light, and this utterly familiar feeling finally let him recall the fear etched into his flesh.

Golden.... Golden Knight!

Unthinkable! He shouldn't appear here!!!

He lifted his head; a woman wielding a golden knight spear suddenly stood in midair, her eyes contemptuously gazing at him.

You! You!

Aunt!

Jierte overjoyed, yet he seemed to think of something, suddenly glancing at his aunt's arm.

A transparent, crystal-like hand deeply reflected in Jierte's eyes.

How are you still alive!!!

The demon screamed, its huge body actually beginning to retreat continuously.

This is what I wanted to ask you.

What do you want.... to do to my nephew!

He... he... he!

The aunt holding the golden spear slowly approached Jierte; the coldness and disdain on her face faded entirely, turning into deep tenderness.

Jierte, are you okay?

Aunt... your body....

The Spirit Energy Crystal was spreading at a visible speed, while the aunt seemed oblivious, merely planting her long spear in the ground and gently stroking Jierte's face with her remaining hand.

You've grown a lot taller and become more handsome.

Finally, on her usually expressionless face, a satisfied smile suddenly appeared.

The aunt's time is short.

Before I leave, I want to personally tell you the final precept.

Jierte's face showed panic; just as he was about to speak, a finger pressed against the corner of his mouth.

Jierte....

The final precept... is called 'Fear No Death'.

Aunt!!!

In the next instant, golden light flashed, just as it had over a decade ago, and many people witnessed this scene.

The Golden Knight lived up to its name; with this single spear, it once again split the Demon Land.

Golden light shone, in the night like an aurora hanging in the sky, lingering long without fading.

Aunt....

Jierte stared blankly at the scene, while the tall figure before him slowly collapsed.

The Spirit Energy Crystal had already spread to the aunt's face; her entire body resembled a flawless crystal sculpture.

J.... ierte.

Gazing at Jierte beside her, the aunt spoke with great effort.

Aunt.... why... why did you come to save me!!

I'm not yet of age.... Aunt....

Please don't go....

Not being able to watch you grow up.... is my greatest regret....

There was still something the aunt didn't say, and she lacked the strength to say it.

That is, if she could live again, she would surely not choose the path of leaving her name in history again.

In life, only family truly matters.

Risking one's life for fame suits only those without family or bonds.

For her.... it's not suitable.

The big cat stared blankly at the scene, also feeling some self-reproach.

If she were a bit stronger, a bit harder, would any of this change?

The atmosphere remained thus silent, Jierte watched as the aunt slowly closed her eyes, the Spirit Energy Crystal continuing to spread.

At this moment, a hurried footstep sound came, and the voice of BOSS and the sapphire came.

"Knight Sir!"

"Quickly put her in! There's no time!"

"Jierte! Your aunt can still be rescued!"

"!!!"