My Girlfriend Is Stronger Than the Demon Lord – Volume 26 (Chapter 26)
Peace never lasted long in the demon realm. Even after Aria's elegant handling of the Shadow Clan alliance, whispers of unrest began circulating.
"Eren," Aria said one morning, tying her hair back, aura glowing faintly, "the eastern tribes are unhappy with how the northern clans were treated. Politics never sleeps."
I frowned. "So, no more peaceful mornings?"
She smiled softly, squeezing my hand. "Not really. But… we can still have small moments together."
Before we could enjoy breakfast, Gorvath rushed in, frantic as ever.
"My Lady! Reports indicate a mysterious demon army approaching the western borders. Their strength… surpasses anything we've faced before!"
Aria blinked, expression calm but focused. "Eren… looks like we have a bigger problem than politics this time."
I gulped. "Stronger than the Shadow Clan?"
"Possibly," she said, gripping her staff. "But I'll handle it… and you'll be with me, right?"
I nodded, heart pounding. "Always."
The western borders were alive with movement—hundreds of armored demons, energy crackling around them. Their leader, a towering figure shrouded in dark flames, stepped forward.
"Battle Goddess Aria," the leader intoned, voice booming, "we've come to claim what is rightfully ours!"
Aria raised her staff, aura flaring brightly. "Claim it? With force? I prefer solving things differently… if possible."
The army surged forward, spells and weapons flying. Yet Aria didn't attack outright. She lifted her hand, and an invisible barrier formed. Every attack froze midair, suspended harmlessly.
I whispered, awe-struck, "She's… controlling them… without harming anyone again."
Aria smiled faintly, cheeks pink. "Eren… strength is meaningless without restraint. Watch closely."
With precise gestures, she guided the enemy leaders to kneel and halt the advance. The army hesitated, then followed suit.
The leader bowed slowly. "Your power… your control… is unmatched. We yield."
Aria exhaled softly, lowering her staff. "Good. Now, let's focus on diplomacy instead of destruction."
I squeezed her hand. "You make the impossible look easy."
She leaned her head against me. "That's because I'm not alone, Eren. Chaos, danger, politics… none of it matters when we face it together."
And once more, the demon realm was safe—not through destruction, but through Aria's unmatched power, cleverness, and heart.