Previously on The Hidden Extra: The Lazy Prince Refuses to Ascend The Throne...
Nolan reveals to Rei that he is also a transmigrant from Earth, explaining the time dilation between worlds. To gain Rei's trust and uncover information about the summoning ritual, Nolan questions Rei about the mages who brought him to this world. Rei identifies them as being from the Tower of Silence and the Falling Star Magic Academy, providing their descriptions and names. Nolan then warns Rei not to alter history, especially regarding Princess Roseline, revealing that Rei's future conflict with the Hero of Darkness escalated into a ten-year tournament, initially stemming from a rivalry over Roseline.
"Hahaha! Give up, all of you! You're just a bunch of weak, useless humans!"Perched atop his demon steed, Malgrion let out a peal of laughter. His gaze was locked onto the assembled human army before him.Grim expressions settled upon their faces. Truth be told, they were gripped by fear at the prospect of facing Malgrion and his forces. They were known for their ruthlessness – far exceeding that of other demon generals' armies. Furthermore, the hero himself was incapacitated, leaving them uncertain of their chances for victory.Just then, a woman on horseback advanced.Clad in silver armor, her silver hair was secured in a ponytail, whipping about in the wind."Don't get too cocky, you evil demon!" Evalyn retorted sharply. "Don't presume that your confidence grants you leave to trample on our spirit!"Malgrion's laughter ceased abruptly. He regarded Evalyn with evident surprise."Where did this woman emerge from? And…" his eyes narrowed, "Is she commanding the hero's army?"He had received intel indicating the hero's injury, which was the very reason he'd dared to launch an assault. To his astonishment, the hero's army was now being led by an unknown young woman.A moment later, Malgrion erupted in laughter once more, gesturing mockingly towards the human contingent."Hahaha! Have you sunk so low that you must rely on a mere young woman to lead you?"His taunts brought flush to the soldiers' faces, yet they were powerless to respond. Evalyn's appointment as commander had been a direct decree from Roseline, acting on the hero's behalf. They possessed no authority to object.Evalyn, far from being angered, seemed energized. Nolan had once advised that confronting a vigilant foe was considerably more perilous than facing one who underestimated you. As much as possible, she intended to prevent Malgrion from discerning her true strength before the battle commenced."Very well, I care not," Malgrion chuckled. "It appears you're already at your limit. But that suits me. If you are determined to court destruction, I shall gladly oblige!"He drew his massive sword from his back. The weapon was substantial, exceeding a meter and a half in length, its design deviating significantly from conventional blades. The slightly curved edge boasted three sharp cutters, promising to rend flesh and muscle upon contact."Everyone!" he commanded sternly. "Raise your weapons and advance!""Woaah!" The demon legions roared in unison, surging towards the human ranks.Evalyn remained undeterred. Opening her left hand, a golden blade materialized – the Divine Sword of Luminus.She lifted it high, exclaiming, "Charge!""Woaah!"A surge of morale propelled the human army forward. Without hesitation, they charged into the oncoming demon hordes.The conflict between the two races had officially commenced…***"Pfft! How amusing. I told you Roseline harbored feelings for you, yet you dismissed it. And now, after that fellow Nolan enlightened you, you actually credit him."A teasing voice, laced with derision, emanated from Rei's left.Rei coughed somewhat uncomfortably, offering a clarification: "My apologies. It wasn't a matter of disbelief, but rather difficulty in picturing Roseline holding such sentiments for me. However, with Nolan confirming she is my destined partner, I can finally find some peace."He recalled his past as a regular university student, entirely new to romantic relationships. Forget dating, he'd never even held a girl's hand. He had to concede, it was rather embarrassing.This was precisely why he had wavered, unsure if Roseline's consistent attention stemmed from mere friendly concern or something deeper.But doubt was now banished. Roseline genuinely loved him."Well, regardless. I'm pleased you've come to this realization," Luminus chuckled softly.Suddenly, the sword vibrated, a tremor Rei immediately perceived."What troubles you?"Luminus remained silent for a few seconds before responding, his voice quivering, "I-I can sense my power! It's originating from the battlefield!""What?" Rei's eyes widened. "Wait! Evalyn is engaged in battle. The source must be her Divine Sword of Luminus!"He hadn't anticipated Evalyn bringing her sword along. This implied the existence of two Divine Swords of Luminus within this era.Rei turned his gaze towards the distant, embattled battlefield, his expression clouding with concern."Evalyn… I am certain you can prevail!"***The clash of arms was ferociously intense, neither the demon nor human forces displaying even a hint of faltering. Despite being outnumbered, Evalyn's soldiers exhibited no trace of fear. This was, of course, understandable, considering they were the elite of the elite. Meanwhile, at the heart of the battlefield, two figures were locked in a furious duel.These combatants were none other than Evalyn and Malgrion.
Malgrion, a demon of imposing stature, towered at two and a half meters, his muscular physique radiating immense power.
Evalyn, standing at a mere 1.7 meters, appeared diminutive in comparison, almost like a child facing the colossal demon.
Clang!
Their blades met with a sharp, piercing metallic shriek.
"Hahaha! Surrender, little girl! You haven't a prayer against me!" Malgrion boomed, his voice laced with arrogance.
Evalyn remained unperturbed, her focus fixed on Malgrion's vulnerable points, yet the demon skillfully deflected every attempt.
Clang!
With a sudden surge of strength, Malgrion's blow sent Evalyn hurtling backward, covering two meters in an instant.
She executed a graceful aerial spin, landing flawlessly on her feet.
"Hahaha! What's wrong? Ready to give up now? Hehehe… Go on then. Perhaps I’ll grant you a swift end. What do you say?" Malgrion taunted, a wide, predatory grin spreading across his face.
Evalyn let out a cold snort. "In your wildest dreams!"
She hadn't even begun to reveal her true capabilities. After all, as the ancient adage wisely states, "Conceal your strength from an enemy who underestimates you."
From their brief, intense exchange, Evalyn had discerned that Malgrion was a demon who relied solely on brutal force, completely devoid of any refined technique.
While it might seem straightforward to defeat such an opponent, the reality proved quite the contrary. Battling an adversary who eschewed technique was, in fact, considerably more challenging than facing one who employed it.
This was due to the unpredictable nature of movements dictated purely by brute strength.
For Evalyn, this presented a unique and formidable challenge, as she had never encountered a fighter like Malgrion before.
"Huff…" She drew in a deep breath, releasing it slowly. Then, with a fluid motion, she thrust her sword forward, a grin playing on her lips. "Don't get too smug. This battle is far from over!"
Malgrion let out a dismissive chuckle. However, his eyes suddenly locked onto her sword, and he froze mid-motion.
"That blade…" His eyes widened in disbelief. "Is that not the Divine Sword of Luminus!?"
