Eternal Saṃsāra: The Wanderer of Worlds, Book 2

[204] He's Trying To Scare the Demon Gods?

Chapter 204: He's Trying To Scare the Demon Gods?

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Asia was accompanying the benevolent Goddess Galaxara, along with Archangel Auriel and the foreign angel Kalawarna. It was a calming situation as she traveled with them, quite enjoyable for someone like her who had spent most of her life locked in a church.

She knew this journey wasn't going to be calm for long, however. As per the plan, they were heading to a place infested with demons. A beam of light carried them toward the Kingdom of Khormavia, toward its border cities.

"About thirty percent of Khormavia's land is covered in snow. It's the part that borders with the now fallen Erebian Empire." The Goddess kindly explained the matter to Asia and Kalawarna, the two outsiders. "We are heading there since demons from Erebia are coming to Khormavia from that direction."

It was a place known for its icy regions and resilient people. The Goddess let Asia know more about its characteristics, which interested her in the place. She who hadn't even seen any country other than Japan, was excited to explore this other world.

After a while, their beam of light entered the borders of Khormavia, and not long after, they flew above its icy regions.

"We're here, my Goddess," Auriel said, although everyone had noticed already.

"This is the border town, Frosthaven Crossing, we'll be lowering here," The Goddess said, and as per her will, the path of light that carried them began to slow down and lower. The endless landscape of frost and snow expanded before them, and as they descended, the details of these lands grew evermore clear. "Please brace your mind, little Asia." the Goddess added gently.

It was a moment too late, however. Asia's eyes were already wide. The calming atmosphere from a moment ago was shattered by the sight of chaos below.

The light of fire and the clashing of swords and brimstone filled the air. Frosthaven was a large town, nestled among icy cliffs and surrounded by frozen forests. But now, it lay in ruins. The once pristine snow was stained with blood and soot. Buildings were reduced to smoldering piles of rubble, their wooden beams charred black, and stone walls cracked and crumbling.

Demons rampaged through the streets, their monstrous forms silhouetted against the fiery glow. Demonic orcs, dark-skinned goblins, roaring kobolds, as well as many other creatures who didn't exist in this world. Monsters from another world were destroying everything in sight, and the Goddess' benevolent expression was now a mask of cold fury.

"Argh-!"

"Oh, Goddess, my child, please save my-!"

The monsters tore through the remaining structures with ease, their claws and fangs glinting in the inferno. The air was thick with the acrid smell of burning and the desperate cries of the townsfolk.

Shattered icicles hung precariously from rooftops, occasionally crashing to the ground with a sickening crunch. The cobblestone streets, usually bustling with life, were now littered with debris and the bodies of those who had fallen in the attack.

A massive demon, towering over the others, let out a roar that echoed through the desolate town. Its eyes gleamed with malevolence as it swung its colossal axe, cleaving through anything and anyone in its path. Flames erupted from its mouth, adding to the growing inferno.

"O' Goddess... please save us..."

The few survivors huddled together, their faces masks of fear and despair. Some attempted to fight back, wielding whatever weapons they could find, but they were vastly outmatched. The town's defenders, though brave, were easily overwhelmed by the sheer ferocity and numbers of the demonic horde.