Tianlai Holy Capital,Joe was no longer there, and Kaia could only spar with Judo. Kaia had grown much stronger than before, and Judo was quickly overwhelmed and defeated after a few moves. "You can't be the only one growing stronger; we need to improve too," Judo said. "Yeah, aside from you defeating the three Demon Generals, we heroes have become mere sidekicks," Xixi sighed, feeling her own shortcomings. "The human realm is relatively stable now, and the demons' temporary retreat has given us some breathing room. Why don't we take this chance to train separately?" Judo suggested. "That's a good idea. After defeating two Demon Generals, we've gained the upper hand, but don't forget there's still an enemy in the Demon Realm we can't defeat. If she suddenly wreaks havoc in the human world while we're scattered, we won't be able to stop her," Emily reminded everyone. Judo replied, "Even together, we're no match for her now. Why not each seek our own path to grow stronger and reunite later?" Kaia nodded, "I think it's worth a try. If the enemy strikes, we can use communication magic to regroup." "Then it's settled! Let's hold a farewell banquet first," Xixi suggested with a smile. "What's that about a banquet?" Siduoli walked over, and everyone continued chatting together.
After a small banquet was held in the palace, the next day, Judo and Xixi bid farewell to everyone and left Tianlai Holy Capital. Kaia and Emily stayed behind to guard the city.
Haifei Kingdom,The recent demon assassination attempt had been thwarted because Princess Luoye discovered it, but as a result, she was kidnapped by the demons and her whereabouts remained unknown. After leaving Tianlai Holy Capital, Judo traveled far and wide. One day, he arrived in the Sutan region and was hunting in a forest when he heard a distant cry for help: "Save me!" Judo grabbed his weapon and rushed toward the sound. When he arrived, he saw several demon soldiers chasing a girl. Without hesitation, Judo defeated the demons. "Thank you for saving my life!" Luoye gasped, expressing her gratitude. "Miss, why are you alone in this wilderness?" Judo asked. "I'm so sorry, I'm Princess Luoye of Haifei Kingdom. I was captured by demons and brought here, but I escaped while they were resting," she explained. "I see. I'm Judo, a hero from Xiustan Kingdom. It's an honor to meet you, Princess," Judo said, helping her up. "Thank you for your help. I don't know where I am—could you escort me back to Haifei Kingdom? My father will reward you handsomely," Luoye pleaded. "Since we've met, no need for formalities. Just call me Judo. Of course, I won't leave you here. Let me escort you back to Haifei Kingdom," Judo said with a smile. The two set off together.
Judo asked, "By the way, why were you captured by the demons?" "My homeland, Haifei, was also invaded by demons. One night, I couldn't sleep and was walking in the back garden when I stumbled upon some assassins. I called for the guards, and in a panic, the assassins took me hostage and fled. They brought me to their base, and I escaped when they were resting. Then I met you," Luoye explained. "I see. My homeland, Xiustan Kingdom, has also been ravaged by war. Recently, our four-nation allied expedition to the Demon Realm to defeat the Demon King ended in failure. Now I've left the team to train on my own," Judo shared. "It seems we've both been through similar hardships. It's great that we've met," Luoye said. "Yeah," Judo nodded.
Demon Realm—Rose Garden,These past few days, I've been training swordsmanship diligently with Enis. We practice from dawn till dusk, and Enis has praised my rapid progress. I'm grateful to her for both teaching and taking care of me—she's working harder than I am. Recently, I secretly crafted an engagement ring using tools. I didn't want to use magic to conjure one; I wanted to personally make a unique ring for her. The gem is an amethyst ore I found in the Demon Realm, and the band is made of mineral silver. Though the materials aren't top-tier, it's the best expression of my feelings. We've nearly run out of food at home, so today I'm taking a break from sword practice to gather ingredients with Enis. This is the perfect chance to propose to her. I want to give her a proper commitment—we can't keep living together without making it official.