Revival Card; Clash Between the New and Old Great Demons

[Congratulations, host, on obtaining one Revival Card.]

A Revival Card?

Chiyo froze.

Then he examined it.

[Revival Card: Revives the dead. Can be designated for use on another target. (Automatically used upon the death of an ally.)]

Chiyo's eyes narrowed.

He had not expected something like a Revival Card to exist.

This system was rather generous!

Moreover, to him, it was equivalent to having an extra life.

Chiyo took a deep breath.

He closed the system interface and headed for the Training Ground.

A week passed quietly.

A deafening horn suddenly sounded above Dog Demon City.

Chiyo was practicing his blade in the courtyard. Hearing it, he withdrew his stance and looked toward the city gates.

He could sense a vast, domineering Demonic Power, carrying a distinct sharpness, rapidly approaching from afar.

That Demonic Power was like a drawn blade, its edge fully exposed, making no attempt to hide its strength and pride.

"He's here."

Princess Lingyue's voice came from behind him.

At some point, she had appeared at the courtyard entrance. Today, she wore a formal purple kimono that made her seem especially dignified.

"Toga?"

"Yes."

Princess Lingyue walked to his side and looked toward the gates as well.

"His aura... is far stronger than when he left."

Chiyo could hear the complexity in her tone.

It seemed that, as the Dog Demon Tribe's Princess, she was both pleased at the return of a powerful member of her clan.

And uneasy about the changes his return would bring.

"Let's go. It's time to welcome him."

The two walked out of the courtyard side by side, heading toward the city gates.

Along the way, Dog Demon Tribe members streamed toward the main street, their faces full of excitement and reverence.

"Lord Toga has returned!"

"I heard he slew three Great