Getting Beaten

"Demon?"

When this family member, [Blacksmith Atlus], stepped out of the inner room, Han Dong immediately associated him with the demons in the conventional setting.

Of course, this isn't a movie world... real demons don't just not exist.

This blacksmith evolved from a believer into a future "Outcast".

His signature red skin and demonic horns are physical changes that arose spontaneously during his evolution as a result of his worship of 'demons'.

Atlus was a devout Satan Believer.

His room was filled with items related to hell, and there were even instances of frenzied worship.

Even though he was still human, he specially crafted two long demon horns to adorn himself, making himself more demonic in appearance.

The arrival of the Dark Age fulfilled his wish.

Such an extreme blacksmith quickly distinguished himself from ordinary believers.

After advancing to the level of "Outcast," they took advantage of these favorable conditions to modify their own form, transforming themselves into the demonic figures described in the books.

The weapon held by Atlus was quite special.

As the blacksmith of the large estate, he forged a weapon that he considered perfect enough.

"Hell Bone Fire" - Chaos Item

(When used, Chaos Item contaminate the target and accumulate "Madness Value". Correspondingly, the holder will also be affected.)

Type: Giant Hammer

Origin: Blacksmith - Atlus (The Extraordinary)

Quality: Average

Special effects: "Bone Fire", "Crushing"

"Bonefire": When attacking, there is a certain probability of spewing "Hellfire," inflicting fire damage and burning the target's flesh. (The burning effect causes continuous damage and inhibits wound regeneration.)

"Crush": When attacking, there is a small chance to crush the target's armor (-50% armor value), and at the same time deal area damage (life forms within two meters will suffer 50% damage).

Briefly: 80! 80! 80!

"Vice Captain... is this a family officer? He looks pretty formidable." Wen Li gripped the hammer tightly and continued, "How are we going to deal with him? Let me hold the blacksmith off from the front, and you guys flank him and ambush him from behind, okay?"

"No need."

"Has the Vice Captain come up with another brilliant idea?"

"I'll arrange for someone to deal with this blacksmith...we'll just watch."

"Huh?" Winnie looked completely bewildered.

When Han Dong said those words.

Chen Li, who was floating to the side, immediately looked unhappy... Whenever they encountered a more formidable enemy, Han Dong would always show favoritism and prevent her from dealing with it.

Actually, it's not about favoritism.

Togu's growth requires him to fight against strong opponents and to suffer.

Furthermore, in the current circumstances, no one is more suited for this battle than Togu.

Blacksmith-Atlus stared menacingly at the apprentices scattered on the ground, then slowly turned his yellow eyes toward the intruders.

"The Grand Lord has issued an order for everyone to prepare for war... I didn't expect you invaders to be able to invade the blacksmith district under my jurisdiction so quickly."

I will use your bones to forge a weapon to eliminate the invaders.

Atlus stomped down hard.

The molten iron flowing on the ground in the blacksmith's area was shaken up by this stomp, and a large amount of hot molten iron was about to fall on Han Dong and the others.

Han Dong immediately took Ms. Chen Li back to prison, while releasing another inmate to withstand the molten iron at temperatures exceeding a thousand degrees Celsius...

"Vice Captain!!"

Who knew?

Wenli also rushed over immediately.

She spread her muscular arms and hugged Han Dong tightly from the front... trying to use her body to block the molten iron.

However, Wenli did not feel the burning sensation of molten iron on her back for a long time.

"Miss Winry... loosen it a little."

Han Dong, who was being held tightly, had his bones creaking all over.

"Ah... okay!"

When Wenli let go, she found that there was another person behind her.

It was no longer the terrifying young lady in red, but a man wearing a black leather jacket, with a bald head and Saw Blade embedded in it.

With the man's appearance, numerous sparks appeared in the air.

It had no horns on its forehead, no red skin, only a pair of jet-black eyes.

But when Winry saw Togo...

Yet it felt like being surrounded by lava, with sweat constantly seeping from between the muscles... This heat was different from the heat in the Blacksmith Shop.

It is a high temperature that can burn the soul.

"Hell." Winry couldn't help but utter those two words.

Yes, this is the real man from hell, a true demon.

The molten iron that fell on Togu's body slid off on its own, causing him no harm whatsoever.

"Are you alright?" Togu asked with concern, his back to Han Dong.

"It's alright... I'll leave this to you, okay?"

Thank you for giving me this opportunity.

Togu is different from Chen Li.

What he craved was not fighting, nor killing... but suffering.

He was very grateful to his master for giving him the opportunity to suffer.

Relatively speaking.

The Blacksmith-Atlus, who worshipped Satan and longed for hell, was stunned.

Because standing before him was a true demon...

However, Atlus suddenly became excited and muttered to himself, "Oh! It's a real demon... Yes! This aura is definitely from a demon that crawled up from below!"

My chance has come!

If I can kill you, I can extract enough demonic blood from your body... allowing me to complete my final transformation. I will become a true demon, I will reach the same level as the Grand Lord, and I will realize my greatest dream.

Excited!

Blacksmith Atlus, with all his might, strode heavily toward Togu.

Han Dong grabbed Miss Wenli and retreated to the edge of the blacksmith's area to cool down and avoid being drawn into the battle.

When!!

The giant hammer slammed down, striking Togu's bald head.

It was knocked into the ground.

It also triggered a fiery eruption effect, scorching Togu's entire body.

"Ha ha..." The blacksmith laughed wildly.

He reached out and placed Togu down so that the giant hammer could hit Togu's head with the maximum contact area... This also triggered a shattering effect, not only shattering the surrounding ground.

Even Togu's skull showed cracks.

Staring at the scene, Winry was even a little scared and dared not look. "Vice Captain... your summoned creature might die if this continues... Shall we go help it?"

"Just watch."

Togu always likes to take a beating first in every fight before slowly building up his strength. This bad habit definitely needs to be corrected after the training camp ends.

Han Dong himself was also helpless.

Judging from this scene alone, it does look very dangerous... It feels like Togu could die at any moment.

Once Han Dong sensed it through the Master-Servant Relationship, he could tell that Togu, this maniac who was constantly getting beaten up, was enjoying the process...

Boom! Boom!

With each fall of the giant hammer, a sound similar to bones breaking could be heard.

Blacksmith Atlus mocked loudly:

"You've disappointed me greatly... Is this all the demon is capable of?"

Just as Atlus stopped, preparing to check if the target was dead.

Togu touched his cracked bald head, stared strangely at the blacksmith, opened his black mouth, and uttered a somewhat broken English:

Why... did you stop?