After successfully taming the mimic demon, Kael gained new insights and abilities through the system, unlocking a deeper understanding of demonic power. Without hesitation, he executed the demon's six subordinates and activated Gluttony, devouring their abilities one by one—Demon Knight, Manipulation, Demon Phantom, Blood Fudge, Demon Warrior, and Poison Bloom—further expanding his already frightening arsenal. Turning back to the now-tamed mimic demon, Kael smiled coldly, deliberately unsettling it and forcing conflicting thoughts into its mind. Elian, Luminor, and Arra could only watch in silence, each thinking the same thing: the demon had been enslaved by the very person it was meant to eliminate.
Elsewhere, the remaining ten demons sensed something was wrong when the mimic demon's token suddenly shattered—an event that normally signified death. The gunslinger demon quickly realized the truth: the token had not shattered because the demon died, but because it had been tamed. Alarmed, the muscular demon ordered the Mahazma demon to investigate immediately.
When the Mahazma demon returned, its report was grim. Gesture Village was now fully protected by a powerful magic barrier infused with anti-demonic materials, automatically teleporting demons and dark-magic users away. The mimic demon had vanished completely, leaving no trace behind. The facility's plans had failed.
With the immediate threat resolved, Kael, Elian, Luminor, and Arra returned to the outskirts of REF territory. Once safely inside, Kael went straight to Lyra's orphanage. Missing her deeply, he embraced Lyra—a special-class healer—and shared a quiet, affectionate moment with her, their mutual feelings reaffirmed through a gentle kiss.
Elian, Luminor, and Arra returned to their shared base of operations, a grand mansion. Inside, Amara was studying advanced magic when Elian approached her from behind, holding her affectionately and making both Luminor and Arra quietly jealous of their closeness. Arra later sought out Vex in his alchemy laboratory, attempting casual conversation. When Vex gently touched her face and noticed a small cut, he gave her a healing potion. Seeing the concern in his eyes, Arra kissed him impulsively, leaving Vex stunned as his heart raced.
Luminor, preferring solitude, retreated to his study to continue designing blueprints for an ambitious transport system. However, his focus was broken by a letter from Lady Alina Eldrath, who expressed her desire to see him, confessing that she could not stop thinking about him and wished for his company.
Meanwhile, Count Morgan carried out his duties within the royal palace. A maid discreetly slipped him a message, unnoticed by most. The Third Prince quietly questioned his knight, trying to uncover hidden movements within the kingdom, while the Second Princess began investigating Count Morgan after noticing suspicious meetings between him and one of her maids—though she had yet to uncover solid evidence.
Far away, within the secret headquarters of the Supreme Three, a high-level meeting was convened. Representatives of the noble demons, noble vampires, humans, beastfolk, and other factions gathered, all sharing the same concern. Reports confirmed that Kael and his companions were actively disrupting their long-laid plans. As tensions rose, it became clear that Kael had moved beyond being a local threat—he was now a factor the world's most powerful forces could no longer ignore.