However, it was thanks to this sudden gust of wind that the swirling sand and dust above his head were somewhat dispersed.

Xino looked up again, staring into the sky, only to freeze in place for a moment, unwittingly widening his eyes.

As he had expected, this was not the Maze, but it was also not the world he was familiar with.

Next to that dimly lit sun, a colossal disk stretched from the horizon up to the dome of the sky, swallowing one-third of the heavens!

"What is... that?"

A trace of fear surfaced in Xino Dragon's pupils, uncontrollably he took a step back, and the Broken Sword in his hand trembled slightly.

Giant object terror!

That was the instinct of most creatures, even Demons are no exception!

When faced with a huge and magnificent unknown entity, the instinct engraved in DNA reminded him to run, but he did not know where to run to.

In front of that immense being which even made the sun look dim, everything around him seemed so insignificant, whether it was he himself or the very ground beneath his feet.

At that moment, footsteps sounded from behind him.

Xino abruptly turned around, only to see a humanoid creature approaching him with heavy steps.

The creature was over two meters tall on both sides, its bulky body not inferior to his, but that body was devoid of any beautiful curves, only raw and barbaric.

Its ugly face was even more so, comparable to an Ogre's, and perhaps even more grotesque, like the dry and cracked ground beneath its feet.

Xino dared not be the slightest bit careless, watching nervously as that figure came closer and closer, clutching the half of the Short Sword in his hand.

Watching Xino getting into a battle stance, the bare-chested warrior only scoffed, then threw an axe embedded with diamonds in front of him.

Witnessing the axe that landed on the ground, Xino was slightly startled.

That was his axe!

"Carl! Carl!"

A deep roar came from the man's throat, but Xino Dragon could not understand what he was saying.

Perhaps it was his name.

Or theirs.

The man opened his mouth again, producing a distinctly hoarse voice.

And this time it was a language Xino could understand!

"He dies... you live."

"Who?" Xino eyed him warily, dropping the Broken Sword and picking up his Battle Axe.

Feeling the hefty weight in his hand, Xino who clasped the familiar tool finally regained a sense of security.

However, watching Xino pick up the Battle Axe, the creature in front of him let out a light laugh, an upward curl forming on its grotesque face.

The man pulled out the spear on his back and drew a few strokes on the parched ground, crudely sketching a monster wielding two knives.

Xino's pupils constricted slightly.

Although the sketch was abstract, he recognized this creature!

"Are you guys together?"

Xino swallowed nervously, continuing in a low voice.

"Where is your Demon King? I want to see him!"

The man had no intention of answering him, only continuing in that dry and hoarse voice.

"Those who survive are chosen by Him."

"Those who die become the sacrifice!"

"Him? Sacrifice? Wait, what do you mean?" Xino was completely confused, staring blankly at his counterpart.

"Calmandes!" The man sheathed the spear back on his back, and with a low growl, his eyes devout, "The Flame Giant who destroys everything! The Main God we serve!"

Calmandes!

Xino vaguely remembered having heard the name somewhere, but he couldn't recall where he had heard it.

It didn't seem to be common knowledge.

However, when he heard the phrase "The Flame Giant who destroys everything," his eyes widened suddenly in realization... although, quickly, that flicker of realization was replaced by shock and fear.

"Wait... what do you want to do?" Xino roared angrily, "The only Divine I serve is Emperor Demon God Bayele! I refuse to be chosen by your so-called Cal-whatever! Think you can warp my faith? You must be dreaming!"

He was afraid.

And even forgot to condemn their blasphemy.

The man laughed coldly, looking at him with mocking eyes as if watching a prey struggling in a trap.

"It's not up to you."

"Don't want to be chosen."

"Then die."

Leaving these words behind, the dangerous being turned and disappeared into the rolling dust, as if he had never been there.

And almost at the same time, a bone-chilling coldness crawled into Xino's heart.

It felt as if he was being targeted by death itself.

A beast lurked in the shadows, grinning viciously at him, grinding its teeth.

Xino's chest heaved, his eyes darting around the deadly silent Wilderness, his pupils trembling with fear of the unknown Hunter and hatred of the panic within.

He had had enough.

He was not a coward afraid of death, at least he didn't think he was... but now he was frightened like this by someone who hadn't even shown their face!

Eventually, the suppressed rage turned into a roar, spreading across the wilderness, accompanying the muffled sound of the Battle Axe striking his chest.

"Come out and fight!"

"See if I don't smash your dog's head."

That roar seemed to be the spark that ignited a bonfire, boiling battle spirit soared into the sky, dispelled the dust covering the ground, and also lit up the dead planet beneath his feet.

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