The demon lord chuckled, his voice carrying a sinister edge. "Outrageous? Perhaps. But power has a way of corrupting even the purest of beings. And you, Axel, should understand that better than anyone."

Axel's grip on his sword tightened, his eyes narrowing with determination. "I won't let you harm anyone else. Your reign ends here."

Evelyn, in her sword form, emanated an aura of dark energy, ready to aid Axel in the impending battle. "Axel, be careful. The demon lord possesses immense power a