"Hiss—"
The environment on most planes of the Abyss was exceptionally harsh, so most demons possessed considerable resistances. Many of them had resistance to fire, differing only in degree. A succubus capable of coming to a plane like the Sixth Pyre, covered everywhere in volcanoes and lava, to carry out a secret mission naturally possessed impressive fire resistance as well. But that succubus's fire resistance was useless beneath the Balor's fury.
The flames burning across the succubus's body continuously produced the sizzling sound of flesh being roasted.
Yet the succubus showed no expression of pain. On the contrary, she seemed to be enjoying it.
There truly was no shortage of succubi who liked that sort of thing. Of course, this succubus also knew that now was not the time to enjoy herself. If she did not save herself soon, she might really kick the bucket. Being into masochism was one thing; getting beaten to death was another.
"No! Lord Angron, this proves that my plan succeeded! These sacrifices are worthwhile for Lord Kardum's revival!"
It was complete nonsense, but the succubus knew that if she did not spout nonsense, she would die immediately. Right now, she only wanted to stall for as long as she could. Maybe there would be a turn for the better?
Angron's hand paused, and he said hesitantly, "This is the price that must be paid to revive Master?"
After saying that, Angron looked around in a daze, unsure how to even begin assessing the situation.
"Of course! Lowly Lanaya would never dare deceive the great Lord Angron!" The succubus named Lanaya patted her ample conscience and gave a most sincere assurance. Succubi were not actually a particularly powerful race among demons. Their combat prowess was low, and their magical ability was nothing remarkable. In fact,