Diary of Guarding Monster Girls

Although all the Paladins clearly understood in their hearts that this was almost impossible, the probability was too small.

But to abandon those two and escape?

Impossible.

Abandoning those who seek help has never been an option for the Paladins.

If they would choose that course of action, they wouldn't have appeared in the first place.

So now, is it time to wait for death?

No.

There is another way.

The leading Paladin took a deep breath, gritting his teeth, forcing his body not to tremble from the pain.

His face was as pale as paper, yet radiated a resolute determination, large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, mixed with blood and obscured his vision.

His figure stood in the front of everyone, steadfast eyes fixed on the Demon gathering its strength.

He held his sword without turning back, rasping, "You take the wounded away, I will hold them off!"

"Fao!? What are you planning to do..."

One of the young Paladins shouted in shock, wanting to persuade further, but was grabbed by the nearby middle-aged Paladin.

The Paladin who appeared much older than his actual age shook his head and firmly said:

"We're leaving!"

He turned around, dragging the young Paladin, and with two others strode quickly towards the two surviving adventurers.

No need to explain further.

No need to waste time debating.

As the only one with combat strength left, only Fao could briefly deal with the Demon.

Though cruel, this was the only way to save the others.

The most important thing was Fao had already resolved to sacrifice himself.

Do not betray the sacrifice of a comrade.

"Brother, the Monastery will remember you."

"Yes."

This was the final conversation between the middle-aged Paladin and Fao.

From the moment Fao decided to sacrifice himself, to the other four retreating with the injured, it took less than half a minute.

Even the Demon had not reacted to what these guys intended, they had quickly left the battlefield, rushing into the distance.

"Fao!"

"You must survive! Remember to escape!"

Hearing the young man's cry as he departed, Fao's tense lips couldn't help but curl into a dry smile.

So young, haha!

That child may not understand now, and feel angry about his departure, but he will one day know what the right choice truly was.

If his left leg wasn't broken, he would surely attempt to escape after the others were out of danger.

But now...

"Haha!"

Suddenly he laughed heartily, the suddenly expanding aura startled even the Demon that was about to chase, making it hesitate.

After the laughter ceased, he raised the longsword high, loudly calling out.

"My Lord, you are the noble Fierce Sun!"

"The radiant light that scorches all sin!"

"Please protect your disciple in this final moment, grant me, the sacrificer, a glimpse of strength!"

Bzzzz—

Accompanied by his final call, the longsword that had become dim suddenly shone brightly at this moment.

Throughout the battle, he had called upon the divine numerous times.

But only at the end, with the blessing of the noble will of sacrifice, did the divine hear his plea.

The divine heard his prayers and bestowed power upon him.

Feeling the sudden surge, but simultaneously burning power of the Fierce Sun, Fao's eyes lit up abruptly.

He hadn't expected the divine to show mercy at the last moment, to favor him, a dying man.

"Praise... the Sun!"

Fao wanted to wield the last remaining strength for one strike, but his exhausted body could no longer support more movement.

The divine granted power, but he lacked the ability to wield this blessing.

Is it a pity?

No...

"Thank you."

Fao stood holding the longsword, glaring at the restless Demon, maintaining a posture ready to slash down.

One second.

Ten seconds.

Thirty seconds.

Fao felt his body begin to tremble gradually, also sensing the power on the sword blade steadily fading.

Yet even so, Fao still tightly gripped the sword, confronting the enraged Demon.

One minute.

As time passed a minute, Fao's mind couldn't help but start to relax.

Was it enough?

They had safely escaped.

I too... no longer need to strive, do I?

As the thought to give up emerged, the Power of the Sun on the sword blade instantly reduced to two-tenths.

"Haha, it's over."

As the sword blade dimmed completely, Fao finally resigned himself, as the Demon could no longer restrain itself, rushing forward at that instant...

Clang—

A golden blade descended from the sky, piercing through the mist, arriving in an instant, and struck fiercely upon the Demon's right foreleg.

Slash!

Blood, exploded!

The massive body of the Demon suddenly lost balance, and before it collided with Fao, it tumbled heavily to the right.

Bang!

"Roar!!?"

Fao's eyes, once dimmed, were suddenly bright in that moment, involuntarily shouting out.

"Supreme Slash!"

The next moment.

A blood-winged Angel dove down from the sky!