Erwin's former A and S Rank party members shuffled toward him, their movements stiff and unnatural, violet fire burning in their hollow eyes.
But Erwin's trembling fingers finally found the Teleportation Stone in his pocket.
With the last of his strength, he dragged it out. His muscles cramped violently, his bones screaming in agony, yet he forced his arm upward, refusing to surrender.
"YOU DEMON LORD! I'LL COME BACK! AND WHEN I DO, I'LL KILL YOU… AND YOUR CHILDREN! BECAUSE I AM THE HERO'S SON—MEANT TO DESTROY YOU ALL, YOU ABOMINATIONS!"
He raised the stone, ready to crush it and activate its power—
Then Maddy laughed.
The sound rattled through the chamber, a layered, monstrous laughter that made his very bones tremble.
The undead Gela moved first.
