"Hatred… hatred…!" Patri seethed. Because of the Devil's talent with words, he had been driven into darkness, becoming a Dark Elf. "You all will die!"

"Man...this is nuts." Asta said as they did their best to defend against the newly made dark elf.

"It's like all of his magic got a power boost." Genis said.

"Considering he just realized his entire goal has been one big lie, can't say I blame him for despairing." Azazel said.

"You all will…." Patri said before being hit by a bullet.

"I apologize but...mind if I cut in?" Moloch asked standing near the entrance.

"Moloch? You're helping us?" Lloyd asked.

"Yes. Besides, the faster we calm this elf's rage, the faster I can go after that devil bastard." Moloch said.

"He's not the only one. The Mammon he made us follow may have been a fake, but he was real to us. We're not going to forgive him for killing him like this." Succubus said.

"We'll show that no good villain, no mercy." Gremlynn said.

"Well isn't this a refreshing sight? Seems we all have a common enemy here." Azazel said.

"I hate you all… demons… humans… I hate you both!" Patri said.

"Yeah yeah, you hate us. Who cares!" Azazel said landing a flaming punch on Patri. "Flames of Restraint!" he said a flames emerged from his body and restrained Patri inside of a sphere.

"Good. Now once all this is over, we can free all the elves you turned." Genis said.

"Yeah uh...that might be a problem." Azazel said.

Just then, a comm line blared up.

"Hello? Can you guys hear me?" David asked on the other line.

"It's David! Wait, I thought the comms were down?" Asta asked.

"I just got them set back up. You can communicate freely now." Gremlynn said.

"Oh. So...how is it going? Are you still after him?" Asta asked.

"Yes, I am. He was about to reach the exit, but was blocked." David said.

"Blocked?" Raine asked.

"Licht. He must have known about the devil and went to guard the exit." Azazel said.

"Listen, one of the devil's weaknesses is magic outside of this world. That applies to everyone on our side that can use magic, even Genis and Raine. That brings me to my point. Do you guys remember what Barbara said the first time I fought her in Metropolis?" David asked.

"That her claws work like magic, right?" Genis asked.

"Exactly, which means this rule applies to her as well. I can still use my ice spells, but because of his reality warping powers, I won't be able to deal much lasting damage by myself." David said.

"I see, so you need Cheetah's help?" Raine asked.

"Cheetah's still outside though." Asta said.

"Then we'll just have to keep him busy until she does arrive." Raine said. "Hang tight. We'll try and give you support as quick as possible."

"Alright. I'm going to try and keep him busy until you guys get here." David said.

Back at the top…

"See you guys soon." David said.

"Well...this is something I wasn't expecting." the devil said, seeing Licht. "You aren't even fully awake and you still have so much fight. Congrats...as a reward...you can die a painful death. Lightning Lance!" he said firing a lance of lightning that Licht deflected back at him. "Earth Shield." he said blocking the attack. "And Bind!" he said as Licht found himself restrained. "Hahaha. I know that sword of yours can deflect magic attacks, but I doubt it'll do good for ones meant to restrain or physical matter. LIke this Iron Lance!" he said, creating a lance. "With Word Soul Magic, I can make anything I say come into existence be they either magic or even physical objects. Now...goodbye." he said, firing it at Licht. Before the hit could land through, a large number of vines grabbed the lance and redirected it to the wall. "This is a surprise." he said seeing Charla standing there. "You weren't with the apostles."

"I'm not. I saw one of my comrades acting strange so I followed after. When I found them unconscious, I knew very well something was wrong. You devil, you'll die here." Charla said.

"Is he even a devil?" a voice said as Yami was entering the room. "I dunno, are they even real? If they are...this guys too wimpy."

"Don't let looks fool you." Jexi said entering after. "I can just see how rancid this guys aura is."

"Wow...this has turned into quite the party! Let's get this show on the road!" the devil said.

"And he's reeking with malice. He's not even trying to hide it." Jexi said.

"Wave of Flames!" the devil said firing at them as Charla blocked with her vines.

"Dark Magic: Black Hole!" Yami said sucking away some of the vines. "Now Dark Magic: Dark Cloaked Avidya Slash!" he said letting loose a slash as the devil flew up to avoid it.

"Tempest of Blades!" the devil said before a large cocoon of vines blocked them. "Wither Vines." he said as the vines withered before Yami jumped at him. "Dark Magic: Dark Cloaked Dimension Slash!" he said slicing off the devil's arm and wing.

"Hehehe. Now return." he said as the arm and wing returned to their places on his body. "You two are quite powerful, especially for two who were enemies not long ago. And one good cut deserves another. Tempest of Blades!" he said launching another attack.

"Geez...no wonder you haven't killed him yet." Jexi said.

"Yeah. He's a reality manipulator." David said.

"Hmm...no...I don't think he can fully manipulate it. Considering he hasn't just asked us to die, there's likely limits to what he can do with that magic." Jexi said. "Also, I noticed something. He jumped away when Yami attacked instead of countering it."

"And whenever I attack him, he just undoes any damage I inflict." David said.

"There has to be….darkness...that's the difference. He can't counter darkness." Jexi said.

"Wait, he told me that's one of his weaknesses." David said. "The others being Anti-Magic, and magic from other worlds."

"Incorrect. I said magic not from this world." the devil said. "I was referring to the world of the living. You claim to...ah!" the devil shouted as a dark wave cut off his tail.

"And you're telling us that we're the inferior ones." Jexi said.

"You know...you all are giving me so much entertainment...I think it's about time I broke this in." he said opening his grimoire. "Let's try it. I'll show you what devils are truly capable of. Word Soul Magic!" he said before uttering something in an unknown language as two portals opened as a bizarre substance started to flow right into the room. "Hehehe. I'm a being from another dimension with powers you can't begin to comprehend. You're doomed!"

"What the hell is this stuff?" Jexi said as some of it got on his arm. "Argh!" he said shaking it off to find burn marks. "Don't touch it! This stuff sucks out life force! No way out of this. Are we...gonna face the end here?"

"Darkness Creation Magic: Dark Armor of the Demon Army!" a voice shouted as dark armor covered David and Jexi.

"What the…" Jexi said.

"Since when are either of you….the kind to give up like that!" the voice shouted as they saw Elementa standing above the entrance.

"Uh...to be fair, I was the only one who…" Jexi said.

"I don't give a crap! You both need to man up and focus on taking that monster down!" she shouted.

"Hey! Stop mixing me in this, dammit! I wasn't planning on giving up anyway." David said. "And Jexi… Don't say stuff like that. It doesn't suit you."

"Yeah...you're right about that." Jexi said. "Huh...this stuff doesn't even try to cling onto us now."

"You're shrouded in a concentrated darkness. This stuff sucks out magic and life from anything it touches. It's a substance from the land of the dead." Elementa said. "While you wear the armor, you two are considered nothing to it."

"I had a plan for this guy, but I don't know if what he said considers it moot or if he's just saying it to act all tough." David said. "But… As you guys know, I'm a pretty stubborn man, so I'm going through with it anyway."

"Same here. No way this guy is gonna have his way." Jexi said before the ground rumbled as emerging from it were Asta's group and a freed Patri.

"Yeah. He's not gonna win." Asta shouted.

"So it seems my spell can be countered by Anti Magic. What a nuisance." the devil said before a stream of light broke through the door. "You again?"

In the stream of light was a young man with cracks on his body, a young girl with small black horns, Cheetah and Hope.

"You will not win this day." the boy said.

"Whoa...that dude is freaky. Hey, guys!" Hope said jumping off. "Glad to see you all okay."

"Yeah, same here, but who is that guy?" Jexi asked.

"He's the first Magic Emperor. The one from the story. Long story short, he was a statue for 500 years waiting for the day when this devil guy came back." Hope said. "Meet Lumiere Silvamillion Clover."

"Uh...I don't think this is the right time for an introduction, Mr. Ginova." Lumiere said nervously, smiling a bit.

"Right, sorry." Hope chuckled. "David, I brought you something that might give you a little more edge." he said, showing a katana to David. "Made a little stop over on the way here. Every samurai needs his sword."

"Besides...you can't just fight this thing bare fisted." Cheetah said.

"Point taken. Hope you haven't gotten rusty." David said. "But, this blade… Isn't this…?"

"You're a Demon Slayer, aren't you? They don't go anywhere without their trusty blade." Hope smiled.

"You two went through my room? Ugh… That's embarrassing." David said.

"Actually, I did." the girl with Lumiere said.

"Why does she...wait, is she the bird from Asta's room?!" Jexi said.

"That's right. I was trapped in the form of a bird for the last 500 years now." she said. "And ever since you recruited him, I had free range of your entire ship. But this is not the time to discuss what I've seen or not seen." she said as they saw Asta, Yuno, Lumiere, Patri and Licht fighting fiercely against the devil who grew more dangerous by the minute.

"Right. It doesn't matter right now! Now that I got Blizzard Edge back, I can finally fight this guy effectively." David said.

"Dark Magic: Darkness Imbude!" Elementa said enchanting darkness into the sword. "Swing your sword and let him have it!"

"I'm counting on it." David said glancing to Cheetah. "Are you ready? Let's go."

"Yes...let's go!" Cheetah said.

(Music Cue: Haruka Mirai)

The two of them then charged at the devil along with the others while keeping it on its toes as it avoided the blows.

"Don't you all understand? You have no chance against a devil!" he said as multiple mouths appeared on his body. "None of you will make it out alive!" he said as massive beasts emerged from the substance.

"No...you're the only one who will die in this place!" Lumiere said as he and Licht started countering the beasts.

"How about a taste of your own medicine? Breath of Ice, Second Form: Ice Spires!" David said as a trail of ice snakes its way towards the devil.

"The ice again? You're just a…" the devil said before it cut him down his body as green blood splashed out. "This ice is embedded with...Dark Magic...it can interfere with the other side."

"Hmph, serves you right. That's not the only thing. See her? Her claws were enchanted by a hunt goddess. She can cut you to ribbons right where you stand if she so willed it." David said.

"And...I don't plan on letting you get away!" Cheetah roared as she slashed at the devil's joints causing him to scream in agony.

"Hey! David! Cheetah!" Asta shouted. "Don't you dare...finish this without me! This is my world after all!"

"Curse you...humans. I'll end you." he said sputtering blood as his heart laughed. "Die! Perish! Disappear!"

"You first!" Yuno said pushing him back.

"You're nothing but trash!" he shouted.

"Right here...right now…" Asta said.

"We're going to push past our limits!" Asta, David and Cheetah shouted.

"Oh great, now they've got me doing it…" David muttered.

"Come on. It's not that bad." Asta said. "Besides...you'll wanna remember the day you fought alongside the next Magic Emperor, don't ya?"

"Hmm. That would be a tale to tell. But now…" Cheetah said.

"You're done for!" the three shouted as their attacks went right at the devil's shoulder as he shouted in agony before cutting him diagonally, right through his heart.

"GWAAAAAAAAGH!" the devil screamed. As he was fading away, he saw something in front of him. "Why are…"

In his sight, he saw a devil standing behind them.

"It doesn't matter anymore...you're going to fade here and now, my senior. So...goodbye...you loser." the devil behind Asta said as the other faded away into nothing.

"Target eliminated. The contract has been fulfilled." David said sheathing his blade.

"They did it! It's over!" Hope said.

"They...did it. There's only a few who can take on a devil...and live." Azazel said. "Just who are these guys?"

"You don't know us and yet you declared a war on us? We're heroes." Jexi said.