Chapter 6 Demonicat

In front of Siegfrieds stood a Demonicat, ready to face him. Without giving up, Siegfrieds swiftly prepared his weapon and consumed a few healing potions to restore his strength.

Both parties remained silent, motionless. They awaited their opponent to make the first move and strike at the right moment.

"Listen, you cursed Demonicat..." exclaimed Siegfrieds, trying to provoke emotions within the Demonicat. "Don't pretend you're not afraid..."

However, the Demonicat remained silent, refusing to respond to Siegfrieds's words. This irritated Siegfrieds slightly. Without hesitation, he swiftly threw a barrage of daggers, aiming the attacks at the Demonicat, hoping to provoke a counterattack.

The Demonicat tried to defend himself and evade Siegfrieds's dagger attacks, but the speed and strength of the strikes made it difficult for the Demonicat to dodge them.

While throwing the daggers, Siegfrieds tightly held his sword. He spotted a few opportunities to strike, but unfortunately, those chances were fleeting.

"Dark Space!" shouted Siegfrieds.

Darkness immediately enveloped both of them. Despite the pitch-black environment, it didn't hinder Siegfrieds from attacking.

However, the Demonicat was accustomed to such darkness, as if being inside a cave, so it didn't stop him from evading the attacks. Unfortunately, Siegfrieds's intention wasn't to obscure the Demonicat's vision; he had another goal in mind.

Siegfrieds activated his ability, granting him a temporary 25% increase in strength. He believed that he could severely injure the Demonicat.

The symphony of clashing metal resounded in the air. Siegfrieds's stealthy attacks were successfully parried by the Demonicat's sword.

"Hmm, humans like to ambush in silence, huh... But it seems humans aren't as strong as they claim..." uttered the Demonicat.

"Disgusting creature like you... especially when you're about to die in my hands, your words are empty..."

"Disgusting, you say..."

The Demonicat began attacking Siegfrieds with swiftness. Some of his strikes nearly hit Siegfrieds if he hadn't used his sword to block or dodge the attacks.

Siegfrieds marveled at the speed of the creature's attacks, even though this Demonicat was much weaker than the Skull Demonicat he had slain before.

"If I can't defeat this Demonicat... how can I believe that I'm capable of destroying the Skull Demonicat..." pondered Siegfrieds as he concentrated. He continued his assault with the daggers.

While throwing the daggers, Siegfrieds maintained his distance and occasionally attacked the Demonicat up close. After a while, Siegfrieds ran out of daggers. Many daggers lay strewn on the ground or embedded in it.

"Hmm, it's time for a direct attack..."

Just then, Siegfrieds's Dark Space ability expired, and the surroundings brightened again. Siegfrieds swiftly slid forward, launching a sword attack at the Demonicat, but his strike was blocked.

He kept relentlessly attacking with a series of thrusts, and finally, one thrust hit the Demonicat. With just one stab, the Demonicat lost his composure and became disorganized in his attacks.

"Good..." murmured Siegfrieds, who continued his assault.

That was what Siegfrieds wanted, to make the Demonicat lose his composure and unleash his overflowing emotions, so that Siegfrieds could easily launch the next attack.

The victims watched Siegfrieds's battle with astonishment. They hadn't fully recovered from their trauma after escaping from the cave. When they saw the Demonicats around them, they were reminded of their bitter experiences as Demonicat captives. Especially the women, who had undoubtedly suffered from the Demonicats' indecent treatment.

The men harbored deep resentment towards the Demonicats, evident in their gazes. They tightly gripped their swords and approached one of the Demonicats lying on the ground.

"You damned creature..." shouted one of them as he unsheathed his sword and swiftly slit the Demonicat's throat. He dismembered the Demonicat's body into small pieces.

Siegfrieds was startled by the cry, but when he saw someone mutilating the Demonicat's body, he felt more at ease facing this particular Demonicat.

"I'll soon send you to meet your underlings..." said Siegfrieds with a sharp smile.

Siegfrieds moved more agilely and launched a series of consecutive attacks on the Demonicat. Occasionally, he retrieved daggers embedded in the Demonicat's abdomen or body.

Several daggers were stuck there, but the Demonicat's movements remained nimble as before, which amazed Siegfrieds a little. "It seems it's time to use the sword..."

As he spoke, Siegfrieds drew another sword and stabbed the Demonicat's abdomen when in close proximity. The disparity in attack strength between the daggers and the sword was evident. One sword thrust was enough to slow down the Demonicat and force him to retreat.

"Truly effective..." muttered Siegfrieds while staring at the Demonicat standing before him. "However, one sword is still not enough... I'll make you die quickly..."

Calmly, Siegfrieds approached the Demonicat, who was still struggling to pull out the sword embedded in his abdomen. Occasionally, Siegfrieds swung and twirled his sword to exert pressure and instill fear in the Demonicat.

In one swift strike, Siegfrieds cut off the Demonicat's neck with precision and without hesitation. The Demonicat collapsed instantly, his head separated from his body and blood splattered around.

After Siegfrieds's victory, the victims also started mutilating the remaining Demonicats one by one, seeking revenge. Siegfrieds watched expressionless since this matter wasn't his concern. His attention was solely focused on safely escorting the victims to the nearest city.

Siegfrieds turned and approached all of them, but suddenly a mysterious sound was heard from the forest. Siegfrieds and the victims quickly gathered together, forming a circle with the women in the middle.

Before long, dozens, even hundreds of Demonicats swiftly surrounded them, worsening the situation. Siegfrieds could only gaze anxiously at all the Demonicats present, realizing that this battle was going to be extremely difficult.

"They're increasing in numbers," said Siegfrieds hoarsely.

"We won't surrender!" exclaimed one of the male victims with fervor. "We've endured this long, and we'll fight to the last drop of blood!"

Siegfrieds smiled seeing the victims' spirited determination. He felt responsible for protecting them and assisting them in facing this threat.

"Very well, let's face them together!" declared Siegfrieds with unwavering resolve.

The victims raised their weapons and prepared for battle. Siegfrieds looked at them with hope, reminding himself that they were all humans unyielding to fear.

The battle against the Demonicats commenced. Siegfrieds led with extraordinary speed and strength, crushing the Demonicats one by one. He carefully protected the victims, thwarting the dangerous attacks from the Demonicats.

"We can do it!" shouted Siegfrieds to the victims. "Don't give up!"

The victims responded with unwavering spirit. They fought fiercely, seeking revenge against the Demonicats who had tortured them.

The battle raged on, and blood flowed on the battlefield. However, the combined strength and spirit of Siegfrieds and the victims gave them the advantage. They managed to overcome the larger numbers and ferocity of the Demonicats.

Finally, with a final deadly strike, Siegfrieds defeated the most dangerous gFinally, with a final deadly strike, Siegfrieds defeated the most dangerous Demonicat leader. The remaining Demonicats fled in fear, leaving behind a chaotic battlefield.

Siegfrieds and the victims breathed a sigh of relief, but they also felt the weight of exhaustion. They stood amidst a battlefield littered with Demonicat corpses, celebrating their victory.

"I will never forget your help," one of the female victims said, bowing her head to Siegfrieds. "You are our hero."

Siegfrieds smiled humbly. "I am merely carrying out my duty as a knight. But all of you are the true heroes, enduring and fighting with true bravery."

The victims exchanged glances, and a smile of courage spread across their faces. Together, they had overcome fear and trauma, proving that hidden within fear lies unexpected strength.

The battle against the Demonicats had come to an end, but their story did not end here. Siegfrieds, along with the victims, continued their journey, carrying with them the tales of their experiences and unwavering spirit.

In their hearts, they knew they were winners. They had discovered the power of unity, and together, they were ready to face the challenges that awaited them in the future.