No one had expected the Hero's Sword to become so terrifying after killing someone. Luckily, Mel had directly teleported them to this place far from human habitation.
If it continued losing control, this Hero's Sword might become humanity's greatest threat.
A weapon forged specifically to hunt Demon Kings naturally concealed many secrets.
"Are you confident, Kane?"
"Yeah. No matter what, I've already stepped into the Legendary-level! At worst, Mel can hold him down while I snatch the sword."
"I thought you'd want to exchange a few moves with this newly appointed Hero." Mel stretched lazily.
The two moved swiftly. Although the population decline during this period had increased Hero Yax's strength somewhat, he was still quickly subdued by their combined attack.
Kane smoothly seized the Holy Sword. Its powerful will nearly invaded Kane's mind in an instant, but it collided with the elf's blessing and was ultimately blocked.
The aura of life and nature continuously clashed with the Holy Sword's ferocity.
"Mel, I think I understand this Holy Sword now! It really should be alive. The more humans die, the greater the power it can provide." Kane examined the Holy Sword in his hand beneath the sunlight.
"This man named Yax seems beyond saving." Under the corrosion of that power, Yax's body had long since become riddled with wounds. He was not wielding the sword—the sword was wielding him.
No wonder Heroes were never killed before the Demon King disappeared. After a Hero died, the Holy Sword probably took control instead, and the Holy Sword's only purpose was to kill the Demon King.
At that moment, Mel, the Demon King, stood beside the Hero, while the Holy Sword was held in Kane's hand.
"Let's go! If we enter through the passage below, we should be able to use the Holy