Demon Beast Attack! Rem's Choice!

"Awooo!!"

An unbearably shrill, piercing howl erupted deep within the forest.

The once quiet, pitch-black night sky.

In an instant.

Was utterly torn apart by the frenzied roars of tens of thousands of demon beasts.

The trees shook wildly in the night wind.

Deep beneath their canopies.

Pairs of savage eyes lit up, glowing eerie green and scarlet.

Thousands upon thousands of Demon Beast Hounds, secretly controlled by a Curse Mage.

At that moment, descended completely into mindless frenzy and madness.

"Roar! Charge! Kill every last civilian!"

"Honor our contract with their blood!"

Behind a dark pile of rocks, the black-robed mage let out a venomous shriek.

As his command rang out.

A vast tide of black shadows, like a revolting black mudslide.

Surged wildly out of the deepest reaches of the forest, straight toward Arlam Village below.

"Help! Demon beasts! The demon beasts have gone berserk!"

"Run! Run toward the Royal Capital!"

Within the ancient, peaceful Arlam Village.

The ordinary villagers were startled awake by the terrifying howls and let out desperate screams.

"Demon Hounds... why are there so many Demon Hounds...?"

Young children sat on the ground, crying loudly in terror.

"Damn it! There's nowhere left to hide!"

The villagers held wooden pitchforks.

Their faces filled with despair as they watched countless vicious hounds reach the village entrance, their bloody jaws gaping.

The entire little village.

At that moment, faced the dire threat of complete annihilation.

Just as the villagers closed their eyes and awaited death.

"Haa!!"

An exceptionally clear, furious cry.

Suddenly thundered out before the dim defensive line at the village entrance.

Whoosh—

The sharp clatter of chains split the night sky.

Rem's short blue hair whipped in the wind.

Her black-and-white maid dress fluttered violently in the gale.

Although her delicate, fair-skinned face