"Master, the hero party and the empire army are marching into the abyss," Cedric, the head of the Seven Sins, representing Wrath, and the right-hand man of Demon Lord Zarel, said with fright in his eyes.
"What's there to fear about? Remember who I am. Why should I fear some lone hero? I am the great Zarel, the Demon Lord feared for 300 years. If it's war this bitch of a goddess wants, I will give it to her wholeheartedly," Demon Lord Zarel said, his eyes burning with passion and anger, but with a small, faint hint of happiness.
"Arrange the knights, gather the Sins. If they bring an army, I will respond with mine. This will be a battle to be remembered for years to come," as a small but evil smile spread across his face, with a powerful and dominating atmosphere.
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Eleven years had passed since their arrival in the Abyss, with continuous battles and limited rest. They had finally conquered the 9 levels of Hell, defeated three of the Seven Sins, and left the remaining three in a weakened state. They were close to victory, despite their army being reduced from one million to a mere hundred thousand men, with many injured.
Two weeks later, they faced an army of undead, monsters, mana users, and sword users. At the center of the enemy forces stood the villain himself, Demon Lord Zarel, who had caused endless death and suffering for 300 years. He stood tall, a smirk shining brightly on his face.
As the war began, the sound of clashing swords and explosions filled the air. The priest cast a revitalizing spell, restoring the weakened and tired army to life. The hero, Akira, charged forward with his party, consisting of the royal princess of the empire, who was skilled in magic; a large man who served as a tank; a young man casting incantations; and a young saintess. Together, they attacked Demon Lord Zarel from all sides.
A heated battle raged on for two days, culminating in the defeat of the Demon Lord. As the hero's sword pierced his heart, Zarel smiled, saying to himself, "Finally, I can rest," before passing away.
Cedric rushed to his master's side, and the demonic forces retreated with Zarel's body. A sudden cheer erupted from the army as they rejoiced in their victory.
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"Zarel!"
"Zarel, my son, you have been through a lot. Why not try to enjoy this life this time?"
Zarel responded, "Wait! Wait! Wait! Can't I just die?!" Tears gushed out of his eyes repeatedly.
"But where am I? Why are my hands so small?
What's the blue panel in front of me?"
A voice replied, "Welcome, Master."
Villain Returns—