Punk had long been mentally prepared for the fact that the Demon Lords' invasion of the Kalamus Empire would require powerful people to fight. After all, even causing trouble required a degree of secrecy and persistence; it was absolutely impossible to do nothing but fool around.
But the problem was, who said that halfheartedly heading onto the battlefield meant facing three Demon Lords—or even more Morningstar-tier enemies—at once? Taking on risks without the slightest reward, all for saving the innocent and defending justice?
That was far too unfair! Punk did not think such an idea was reasonable, nor did he feel compelled by necessity. He only knew that, for the sake of safety, a Morningstar Professional should not fight more than two demons of the same level at once. Besides, certain self-proclaimed righteous "volunteers" needed to properly experience the bloodshed and slaughter of the Abyss.
Thus, staring without concealment into the eyes of Ibefil, the "Valkyrie" who had raised the question, Punk stepped out from an inconspicuous shadow. The light in his dark golden pupils was subdued as he declared loudly:
"I oppose such a dangerous, reckless, brainless, and ridiculous proposal. No matter how one looks at it, the 'kind-hearted powerhouses' this little girl speaks of are not as invincible as the world praises them to be. Not only is Mr. Anthony unable to bear such grave risks, but even I have absolutely no ability to face three Abyssal Lords alone and emerge victorious..."
"Really, Mr. Sai'an? Forgive me for interrupting... I mean, according to the Mage Guild's investigation, not only do you possess enough strength to defeat Mr. Belain-Neka, the Morningstar Mage known as 'Sky Shard,' but you also seized the Dark Gold Eye, which originally belonged to Ankazan Flamebrow, the 'Scorcher,' during an unjust battle. As far as