The mighty Fiend charged forward like an unstoppable armored tank.

Little San stood in front of the Fiend, hoping to resist the enemy with his muscles. Unfortunately, there was a significant power gap between them, and they were not on the same level. With just one collision, Little San was sent flying by the Fiend.

A quick-witted imp stepped forward to take the Fiend's place and clawed a bloody wound on its shoulder. The Fiend winced in pain and retaliated by grabbing the imp by the neck and biting and tearing at it. Before long, the Fiend had bitten through the imp's throat.

"Don't just stand there, attack together!"

I still vividly remembered the Fiend's fighting power. Last time, it took more than ten smaller Fiends working together to defeat one. The Fiend in front of us was even stronger than the previous one, so we had to give it our all.

"Xiao Yi, Xiao Er, Xiao San, and Xiao Si, come with me to kill the small demons behind us. Everyone else, hold back the big guy!"

In a warhorse race, the strongest of our side takes down the weakest of theirs, and the weakest of ours holds back their strongest.

Xiao Yi, Xiao Er, Xiao San, and Xiao Si were my strongest subordinates. Xiao Si may be an addition, but it had gained many benefits from me early on, making it stronger than the average small Fiend.

The five of us circled around the Fiend and charged towards the five small demons on the opposite side. The Fiend tried to intercept me but was blocked by my other seven subordinates. Even though it was seven against one, it was enough to delay it for a while, if not win the fight.

Xiao San was the first to pounce and pounded one of the small demons, seriously injuring it. Xiao Yi and Xiao Er were a bit slower, but they were able to suppress their opponents in a short amount of time. Only Xiao Si was slightly weaker and ended up in a draw against its opponent.

My opponent was also a small demon, and I still used two stones as weapons. Whenever the demon's claws reached out, I would block them with the stones. Naturally, the stones were harder than the claws.

After a few collisions, the demon couldn't bear it anymore. Its nails bent, and it cried in pain. I took advantage of the situation and attacked, delivering a series of blows to its head, killing it instantly.

Xiao San also dealt with its opponent. It engaged head-on with the demon, overpowering it with sheer strength. By the time the enemy realized that Xiao San was stronger, it was too late. Xiao San kicked it down before it could escape and smashed its head against the ground.

Xiao Yi and Xiao Er were also doing well on their side, and it was only a matter of time before they killed their opponents, even without my help. Only Xiao Si...it was being overwhelmed by the enemy and had multiple scratches on its body.

I sent Xiao San to help Xiao Yi and Xiao Er and entered the battle with Xiao Si.

When we dealt with the Fiend's five subordinates, I finally had time to pay attention to the Fiend's own battle.

Before this, I sent seven subordinates to deal with the Fiend while I was left with the strongest one to fight the weak ones. I was prepared for all seven of them to die, but it turned out better than expected. Five of them died, one pretended to be dead on the ground, and the other one was hanging on.

The one hanging on was having a hard time. While we were eliminating the Fiend's subordinates, it had one of its arms torn off...

The one pretending to be dead continued lying on the ground, tilting its neck and sticking out its tongue...

The Fiend was also not in good shape, covered in scratches and bite marks, with blood pouring all over, not only from others but also from itself.

"Attack together!"

I threw the stones in my hands like throwing knives. The stones flew straight and hit the Fiend's head, causing it to tremble and unconsciously release its grip on the one pretending to be dead.

The one pretending to be dead coughed and got up from the ground, obviously injured.

Xiao San howled and charged, ramming into the Fiend from the side and knocking it down to the ground. However, the direction was a bit... Xiao San and the Fiend, together with their combined weight, landed on the one hanging on, and the already heavily wounded one didn't need to pretend anymore, it just died instantly.

Xiao San, you must be a spy sent by the enemy!

The Fiend and Xiao San rolled on the ground, gripping and biting each other. Soon, Xiao San found itself at a disadvantage. Xiao Yi, Xiao Er, and Xiao Si hurriedly rushed over to help, and the four small demons held down the Fiend, preventing it from getting up.

Seeing the advantage on our side, the one pretending to be dead also gave up the act, got up from the ground, and viciously bit the Fiend's back.

At this point in the battle, the outcome was already determined. However, things don't always go as planned. The Fiend suddenly flipped over and ended up on top of Xiao Yi. It knew it couldn't escape today, so it held onto the idea of killing one more. It used both hands to grip Xiao Yi's neck and bit, completely ignoring the attacks of the other small demons...The third one held the neck of the big Fiend with both hands from behind, preventing it from biting the first one. The others were desperately attacking the big Fiend, trying to save the first one.

By the time I realized something was wrong, it was too late. The first one's neck was twisted before we could kill the big Fiend...

Well, they're dead now, so be it. They were only with me for a day anyway... But it feels a bit uncomfortable... After all, they were my subordinates, how can I be happy when they die?

As for the Play Dead guy... I decided not to punish it in the end. After all, it did help at the last moment, so I'll let it go for now.

The surviving little demons were about to collect souls for me when footsteps came from nearby. A big Fiend with red skin and a strong physique came over with more than ten little Fiends...

Just as things were settling down, another wave started. I hope this big Fiend that just appeared isn't here to capture me... Never mind if demons like same-sex relationships, just based on my appearance... does it really fit the demon aesthetic?

I signaled with my eyes for the little demons not to bother and prepare to run away, but these guys didn't get the hint and just stood in front of me.

Uh... it's the second and third ones blocking me, while the fourth one and the Play Dead guy are standing behind me.

As the big Fiend approached, I asked it in advance, "You're not here to capture me too, right?"

"No, we are humble creatures who have been captivated by your elegant figure and strong soul." The big Fiend didn't immediately go all "Oy, give me some P" as expected. Instead, it politely imitated the aristocratic mannerism of humans, placing its right hand lightly on its chest, slightly leaning forward, and did a noble greeting. Then, in a strange tone, it explained, "Since the moment we laid eyes on you, we knew that you are a noble being who disdains consuming the lowly flesh and blood of little Fiends..."

"... You could tell?" I was genuinely surprised that they could tell I only consume souls. As for the stuff about an elegant figure and a strong soul... I'll just ignore the latter, but as for the former...

"Typically, as the leader of a team, one would devour the enemy's flesh and blood immediately after battle. But you didn't, and instead had your subordinates collect souls... We have enough confidence in our own eyes."

"Ah, thank you for your kind words." Although I was being praised again and again, I wouldn't blindly trust strangers. "If that's the case, you should have been hiding from the beginning. Why didn't you help me just now?"

"Actually, at the beginning, I was planning to wait for both sides to be heavily injured... until I saw your nobility and strength... I fell for you. Please accept my protection no matter what."

So it was originally planning to profit from the situation, but gave up because of some unforeseen reason. Speaking in a coquettish tone like a love confession, this guy who likes to refer to himself as "we" suddenly kneeled and swore allegiance to me.

I'm really annoyed by this gay guy, my anus tightened, and I subconsciously put my hands behind my back to protect my butt.

Of course, I don't really trust the devil's oath. After all, whether in novels or animations, the devil's oath is not something to be trusted.

But in the current situation, I can't refuse it. If I reject it and this guy suddenly goes crazy, I'll surely be doomed.

"Ah, please stand up. I have something to clarify first. Although I don't have one now, I am a genuine boy. I won't accept anything gay, so please give up."

Facing my serious declaration, the guy stared at me excitedly. After giving me goosebumps, he suddenly stood up and knelt down again, "You truly are the most pure being in Hell... But rest assured, although I can't become your partner, I will silently protect you forever. Please accept my protection, master!"

Me: "..."

I feel like this guy is a complete pervert.

I fought for no reason and then encountered a big Fiend that speaks gibberish and swears allegiance to me... I suddenly feel despair in this hell.

"Anyway, let me make it clear, I'm not into gay stuff! Absolutely not!"

Important things need to be said three times.And so, inexplicably, I ended up with another group of minions, one of which was a big Fiend. This big Fiend, who liked to refer to itself as "us," I named Big One. Big One personally collected all the souls and dedicated them to me. My little imps under me feasted on the bodies of all the deceased, including Little One.

After getting its fill, Little Three underwent a new transformation. Simply put, its muscles became harder, its strength grew, and it grew taller. Perhaps it wouldn't be long before Little Three evolved into a big Fiend.

Very well, Little Three, eat more. Ideally, eat until you surpass Big One in power. I never felt at ease with Big One. It appeared too suddenly, and I was afraid it had ulterior motives. Even if Big One was safe, being courted by a big Fiend... even if it was a female big Fiend, it would still make me nauseous. And besides, Big One is male!

Big One is considered a seasoned demon here. It knows many things that I don't, like how the Sea of Blood is circular. When the Sea of Blood tides rise, we must escape in the opposite direction. As long as we keep running forward and not let the Sea of Blood catch up, we will encounter the entrance to the upper level.

As for what happens at the upper level entrance, Big One's answer is "unknown" because no demon who entered it has ever returned.

Hence, there are two possibilities: the demons who entered the upper level entrance all died, or they are not allowed to return to the lower level after entering.

I lean towards the latter judgment.

It is said that the tides of the Sea of Blood will engulf this level, drowning all demons who remain. Initially, I didn't believe it. If all demons died or couldn't return after entering the upper level, then how did the legend of the Sea of Blood tides come about? Hell doesn't have the internet.

Afterward, Big One took me to its temporary base, which was a giant rock surrounded by smaller stones in a circle. On the large rock, there were crooked lines that seemed like writing... well, alright, they were writing, demonic writing.

Due to my relationship as a reincarnated demon, I could understand the meaning behind these writings.

It stated that this place is the lowest level of the Blood Sea in Hell. Whenever the demons hatched from the Blood Sea in hell reached a certain number, the sea would tide and completely submerge this level. All demons who stayed on this level would drown...

The time it takes for the tide to engulf this level is 13 days in the human world. After 13 days of silence, the water would recede back to its original point, waiting for the next demon hatching.

After reading these writings, I began to have a headache. "The tide started rising yesterday, which means we have to enter the upper level entrance within 12 days?"

"Yes, master. If our escape fails, we will die."

Big One stood quietly to my left while Little Three, who stood to my right, glared at each other.

Demons are all abnormal creatures. If possible, I really don't want to stay in this eerie place.