The maid squad is too strong, what use is there for me, the Demon King?

Actually, it wasn't just Sofia and Taric; Philippa's aura was also steadily increasing, though it wasn't as noticeable compared to the two who were on the verge of breaking through to the fifth rank.

The three of them also noticed the change in themselves and their faces lit up with joy.

This must be the effect of the Holy Light's blessing, right? Compared to normal cultivation and hunting monsters, the efficiency is undoubtedly much higher.

Until the magic power on Sophia and Taric became solidified, and they both broke through to the fifth rank, the demons had no ability to resist the three fifth-rank light attribute professionals.

Why... did it turn out like this?

The right move should have been to launch an attack before the hero could fully develop, nipping him in the bud. With six against five plus four plus four, the advantage should have been in my hands.

But the situation suddenly reversed. Why? Because those two fourth-tier professionals broke through at the last minute, turning it into a six-against-five-three situation.

Breakthroughs in the heat of battle do exist, but only if the practitioner has reached the pinnacle of their current class and gained insights through repeated battles, suddenly achieving enlightenment. Such instances are rare, perhaps only one in ten years.

But to advance from the mid-stage of the fourth tier to the fifth tier in battle is unheard of. How could such an absurd thing happen?

Never heard of such a thing...?

Perhaps it's because he's ignorant and uninformed?

Without gathering any prior information about the heroes, and seeing that the hero's team was still relatively weak, they launched an attack in an attempt to nip the future threat to the demon race in the bud.

But if heroes could be so easily killed, how could the demons possibly be afraid of them?

The essence of the problem has never been there.

Even if these demons are stronger, reaching the seventh, eighth, or ninth rank, what difference does it make if they defeat the hero's team and kill the hero?

The next hero will be stronger, with even greater protection. A new hero may be born in a few days. At most, the Holy Light Church will have difficulty selecting a saintess. Without the saintess's assistance, the process of fulfilling the mission of defeating the Demon King will become more difficult.

Moreover, the chief spatial mage of the Olmec Kingdom was hiding in the shadows, ready to rescue the three at any time.

The two others besides Philippa benefited from the princess's favor. Ordinary heroes wouldn't be valued so much by the royal family, who would even send a strong person to protect them. After all, if a hero dies, there will be another one. The royal family doesn't care about the life or death of ordinary heroes. At most, they would just do a superficial job and give heroes a certain degree of privilege. They would never be so considerate and protective.

Seeing Sophia and Tarik promoted, Phoenix finally felt relieved. He knew he didn't need to intervene to rescue them.

However, the fact that demons have appeared in the labyrinthine dungeon must be reported to His Majesty as soon as possible.

Faced with the combined attack of the three, the demons were forced to retreat repeatedly, their armor tattered and their bodies covered in burn marks from light-attribute magic.

When the demons were exhausted and had no strength left to resist, the farmers smiled with relief, just like the world behemoth brandishing an AK.

What kind of monsters are these heroes? Every Demon Lord throughout history has faced these kinds of creatures.

No wonder, in the end they all fall to the brave...

Is the Demon King who is currently idle really just loafing around and ignoring the demon race?

Or is it that the person in question is wise enough to know that interfering is useless and will only promote the growth of the hero?

This is simply too unreasonable.

Is God protecting humanity, but destined to destroy my demon race?

Seeing that the demons were no longer able to resist, the three of them stopped fighting.

It's rare to encounter a demon, how can we not try to extract some information from them?

Just be careful of a last-ditch counterattack.

Sofia took a few steps forward, but remained standing behind Philippa. Philippa immediately became alert and did not allow this saintess to take advantage of her.

Sophia, like a cheeky little devil, mocked the demon: "Oh, why are you lying on the ground? Weren't you so arrogant when you first came out? You trash, trash!"

Philippa and Tariq said they couldn't comment on this mocking behavior, adding that if she wanted to play along, let her play...

Taric: As long as they don't attack me, it's fine.

Philippa: Just don't try to take advantage of me.

The demons remained silent, the defeated devouring dust, yet their gazes remained sharp.

Sophia felt the sharp gaze and was startled, but she immediately realized what was happening.

No, what are you so arrogant about after you've been beaten down?

Sofia kept in mind the real purpose of extracting information; her sarcastic remarks were just for venting her frustration, and she quickly got to the point.

"Tell me why you're in the labyrinthine dungeon, and answer a few other questions, and I'll spare your life, okay?"

Upon hearing this, the demon became agitated and shouted, "A scholar can be killed, but not humiliated!" After saying this, he bit his tongue and committed suicide.

Sofia blinked: "Huh?"

Doesn't biting your tongue to commit suicide hurt?

Sophia wondered why she hadn't said anything too harsh or asked any questions that crossed the line.

Sofia, bewildered, turned to Philippa and Taric and asked, "Did I say anything really offensive?"

Ignoring Taric's response, Sofia saw Philippa shake her head: "No, maybe... his mental fortitude is too weak?"

Sophia nodded: "Then it's not my problem. Elbow, let's finish exploring the maze dungeon and leave as soon as possible. The environment here is terrible. I need to go out and take a shower. It's filthy."

Seeing that Philippa didn't seem to agree with her, Sofia dropped her bombshell: "Imagine your dirty self being seen by your Grey Brant..."

The effect was remarkable; Philippa gasped in surprise, and the following scene involuntarily flashed through her mind...

After exhausting themselves conquering the labyrinthine dungeon, they emerged to find Gray and his fiancée cuddling intimately, his gaze falling upon her with obvious disdain.

Philippa: No way!

Grey happened to be in Dawn Territory...

To prevent herself from losing her chance to find a partner, Philippa decided to quickly speedrun through the dungeon, go back, take a bath to smell nice, and change into those clothes...

When they parted, Gray said he didn't plan to stay in Dawnlands for too long, and didn't know if he had left or if they would ever meet again.

Ugh! I should have been more persistent and asked him about his plans. Who knows when we'll see each other again...

Sofia successfully motivated Philippa. After a moment's thought, she realized that as long as she brought up Grey Brant, she could easily control her princess, the heroine.

Sofia suddenly had a whimsical idea.

If Philippa could marry Gray in exchange for dating him for a month, would she agree?