Chapter 225: Current Situation

Leo tightly embraced Michelle, as the world shattered and dissipated around them.

The space changed again, with hot sparks spreading in all directions, emitting a faint glow, flames burning everywhere, and the flickering light illuminating the distant mist, through which a large group of blurred shadows could be seen.

The air was filled with a familiar bloody scent, and terrifying roars of monsters echoed from the mist. Human soldiers charged forward, the sounds of clashing weapons ringing incessantly, and the cries of battle shook the heavens.

It was evident that this was a battlefield, and everything felt so real.

Leo assessed his situation; he was covered in blood and looked extremely miserable, surrounded by a group of fallen people, none of whom he recognized.

“What is going on here?”

He felt somewhat confused; could it be another illusion?

But this illusion felt even more real than before.

“Is this what you humans call a hero? Ridiculous, truly ridiculous.”

A voice caught Leo’s attention.

He turned to look in the direction of the voice, where a demon was watching him with a cold smile, eyes filled with mockery.

“Leo, run!”

A weak voice reached his ears, and Leo saw a girl lying on the ground, someone he did not recognize. How did she know his name?

There was also a man lying nearby, unconscious and unaware of his fate.

Not far away, a rusty iron sword lay on the ground, emanating a sensation that called out to him.

“He is one of the Ten Demons of the demon race, with SSS-class strength. You are no match for him now; quickly take the Holy Sword Longkazim and escape!”

The girl’s voice sounded again, leaving Leo even more confused.

Demon race? Ten Demons?

Wasn’t the Abyss of Demons destroyed?

“Run! I love watching weaklings like you struggle desperately. I give you the chance to escape with all your might; run as far as you can and please me.” The demon opposite him said arrogantly.

“Fool! We will avenge the general! Die!”

Behind him, a group of soldiers charged recklessly at the demon, only to be slaughtered in an instant, blood splattering everywhere.

“How boring. Knowing you are no match yet you come to die. Are all you humans this foolish? Since you won’t run, let me send you on your way.”

The demon became increasingly indifferent, a wave of dark magic surged from his body, and a heavy sense of oppression filled the air.

The other human soldiers broke out in cold sweat and instinctively took a few steps back.

A group of soldiers around noticed Leo, who was still in a daze, and glared at him angrily.

“Aren’t you supposed to be a hero? Hurry up and use the Holy Sword to defeat him!”

“All talk, no action. You have the same name as the Empire’s hero, yet you are just a waste.”

Leo was completely unconcerned, not understanding the situation at all.

Suddenly, a wave of memories flooded into his mind; he clutched his head as a sharp pain shot through him, memories replaying like a revolving lantern in his mind.

Dean Village, Holy Sword Longkazim, Hero profession.

There existed another person named Leo who embarked on the hero’s path of salvation, attempting to replace the real him.

“Sexus!”

Leo gritted his teeth, a strong hatred erupted from within him, mixed with a chilling killing intent that swept around, causing those nearby to feel a sudden chill.

All of this was Sexus’s doing; he not only killed him but also imprisoned his consciousness, occupying his body, attempting to replace him with a false persona.

Though he did not know Sexus’s purpose, this grudge was irreconcilable!

“Come, sword!”

The rusty sword on the ground emitted a response again, and Leo reached out toward the discarded sword.

“Hahaha!”

The demon opposite him was taken aback, then burst into laughter, “Look, this is your hero, already gone mad. This guy is just a waste, unable to activate the Holy Sword; otherwise, you wouldn’t have fallen to this state. How could someone like him pull out the Holy Sword? It must all be fake.”

“Feel the hatred; it’s all this guy’s fault. If he weren’t so weak, your general wouldn’t have died. How could someone like him possibly control the Holy Sword?”

As the demon finished speaking, some soldiers lowered their heads in unwillingness, clenching their fists. Though they said nothing, they began to shift their anger toward Leo.

In the next moment, the rusty sword on the ground trembled slightly, then transformed into a streak of light, flying into the air and landing perfectly in Leo’s hand.

The rust on the sword completely vanished, revealing a smooth and bright blade three fingers wide, radiating a chilling light, its aura overwhelming.

“The Holy Sword actually responded on its own; are you hiding your strength?” The demon looked incredulous.

“Leo!”

Ileina’s eyes filled with hope; previously, the Holy Sword could only be activated occasionally, but now it responded actively, becoming increasingly powerful.

Leo’s indifferent gaze shot like a sharp sword toward the Ten Demons, “Who did you say is a waste?”

He stepped forward slowly, releasing an icy aura that cut through the earth with the sharpness of his sword energy.

Ileina was shocked; the current Leo was so indifferent, not at all like his usual self, as if he had completely changed into someone she did not recognize, so unfamiliar it was somewhat frightening.

“Of course, I am talking about you. Let me show you the power of the Ten Demons.”

The demon’s power erupted completely; if before he had been toying with them, now he was intent on killing them.

A torrent of dark magic transformed into a black storm of annihilation sweeping toward them. Leo held the Holy Sword Longkazim, lightly swinging it; this sword was not as easy to wield as the Heart Sword, but it was still manageable.

With a swing of the sword, the sword intent was released, and a silver moon-like slash flew forward, bursting forth with dazzling silver light, tearing through the thick darkness with terrifying killing intent.

The demon’s eyes reflected the sword light, magnified infinitely in his world. He hurriedly resisted, but his defenses were easily torn apart like paper. In the next moment, a familiar half-body appeared in his vision, and then he lost consciousness, dying with his eyes wide open.

The sword light swept through, unstoppable, burying a large group of demons ahead, their roars falling silent, and the dark space became eerily quiet, oppressive to the extreme.

Everyone looked at him in silence; in just an instant, he had unleashed such terrifying power, even the Ten Demons, comparable to the Four Heavenly Kings, were killed in seconds. The power of the Holy Sword Longkazim was truly extraordinary.

No, something felt strange about Leo now; he had previously been a simple, naive, passionate, sunny boy, but now he was too indifferent, somewhat inhumane, as if he were not the same person, excessively strong and excessively cold.

They did not think much of it, assuming Leo had awakened, mastering new powers, and becoming more mature.

Clang!

The Holy Sword in Leo’s hand fell to the ground, returning to its original state.

He clutched his painfully throbbing head, a wave of red light surged from within him, and the same pain coursed through his entire body, causing him to lose consciousness and collapse to the ground.

“Leo!”

Ileina shouted in a panic, disregarding her own injuries to check on his condition.

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