“Kihihihihit! For the king!”

The Red Knight, Vampire Lord Elohim, moved first. He had the characteristic bat wings and pointed fangs of a vampire, a species that couldn’t use half of its power under the sun. However, it was a different story now that Erebos’ fog had filled the area.

Vampire Lord Elohim took two steps, moving faster than sound and without any afterimages, as a bloody aura wrapped around Invidia.

Jeeeong!

There was a loud impact, and Elohim was deflected away. His arms were badly shattered, but his regenerative power, using all the blood he had accumulated over the centuries, meant he was close to immortal. He acted without caring about his body. Thus, even Invidia couldn’t cope easily.

“Damn Gluttony! Do you intend to deal with me by borrowing the power of a low ranking warlock?”

However, it wasn’t a human who answered.

Kiaaaack!

White Knight Hipatia screamed! A terrible mental wave filled the area, attacking without regard for friend or foe. However, the undead’s spirits had long decayed, meaning only Invidia received a substantial blow. The sound rattled his nervous system. Invidia’s mental state was close to invincible, but its host was just a human body. The confused host temporarily escaped from Invidia’s control.

「Death… follows behind… you...! 」

The arch lich’s 8th Circle curse spell sank its claws into Invidia’s body. As it felt his body rapidly grow heavy, Invidia’s eyes turned bloodshot, and it drew on its strength. It had consumed more than half his power in the battle against Godking Nuada, but it still had many swordmaster abilities left. A bloody...