The level 69 Guardian Throne Angel was not particularly strong in combat, at most comparable to Lv.4. In a place filled with terrifying Abyss Creatures, it was undoubtedly as weak as an ant.
But as an angel-type monster specialized in defense, the Guardian Throne Angel not only possessed two special abilities, but also astonishing magical resistance. It should be more than sufficient as a meat shield.
If he had used these meat shields to scout ahead earlier, Merlot, Naisha, and Belti might not have needed to die once.
So, even knowing that the monsters summoned through Ranked Magic could no longer keep up with his needs, and that their strength was far inferior to even a Divine Dog from the Ten Shadows Technique, Riezel still summoned them at this moment and had them scout ahead.
Yet, it was as though no other Abyss Creatures would appear. The entire way was incomparably peaceful.
Although the journey through the front hall had been peaceful as well, with no enemies encountered at all, this time felt different. There was none of that chilling sensation that some bottomless, overwhelming fear was about to emerge. Instead, there was a sense that the situation had already calmed down, a tranquility that even made Riezel begin to think that there might no longer be any danger here.
Of course, whenever the monsters could scout ahead, he still had them walk in front. He did not lower his guard because of that.
Better safe than sorry. Abyss Creatures were not only powerful, but possessed all sorts of bizarre abilities that were impossible to guard against. Even Riezel had no desire to encounter danger at a time like this because of some insignificant lapse in vigilance.
Thus, it was better to be cautious.
In the end, with that mindset,