Only now did Karin finally see the demon's true form.
He had a massive, deep-red body and a face somewhat like an octopus, and wore armor engraved with countless magical runes. His two hooves stamped heavily on the ground... fel power corroded his surroundings, withering the vegetation and turning the once-fresh air foul.
He was simply a red, enormous version of the Draenei from Karin's memories of his previous life.
"You insignificant mortals dare summon the Eredar lord Baladul? You court death!" the demon roared.
He was Baladul, a vanguard of the Burning Legion. He had set foot on countless planets across the universe and destroyed countless worlds... even Lord Kil'jaeden had praised his achievements. And now that insignificant mage had dared deceive him!
Baladul turned his gaze toward the retreating Karin, and green flames surged toward him.
A faint shield appeared before Karin, blocking the fel flames completely.
Karin naturally lacked the strength to accomplish this. It was his mentor, Archmage Antonidas, who had protected him.
"Demon, your opponent is me!" Antonidas said in a low voice.
This demon was powerful, with strength approaching the legendary level. In single combat, even Antonidas might not be his match... but the forced summoning had already greatly weakened the demon, and waiting for him here were three fully prepared mages, the most powerful in this world!
"Damn vermin!" the demon bellowed.
A magnificent phoenix flew behind the demon, its sharp claws tearing viciously at his cursed skin. The searing sensation caused Baladul intense pain.
Meanwhile, Antonidas stood there, quietly conjuring an invisible shield that enveloped the demon's entire body... as the shield gradually shrank, the demon's expression contorted, as though he might be reduced to flesh and bare bones at any moment!
"Is this the true power of Imprisonment?" Karin had already