Carlotta's Daily Report-Chapter 270: Hero

How short could "shorter than imagined" possibly be?

One month? Or two months?

Either was possible. And once the Outer God truly unsealed and appeared, who among the existing beings could possibly resist it?

This was undoubtedly a troubling question. Even the High Priestess couldn't help but wear a solemn expression, her heart tightening with tension.

"There's no need to think too pessimistically. We haven't reached that level of crisis yet."

Carlotta offered a few reassuring words.

Next, she chose to shut down Sky Island. This activation of Sky Island had already lasted far too long. Even if Carlotta hadn't decided to close it, it would have automatically shut down anyway.

As Carlotta chose to close it, everyone inside Sky Island was instantly ejected, appearing scattered throughout various locations.

"Is it over?"

The moment they were ejected, countless people erupted into uproar.

News of what had transpired inside Sky Island spread rapidly, sending shockwaves across every front.

Carlotta's appearance was undoubtedly an unavoidable topic. In numerous places, many people discussing the events inside Sky Island inevitably turned their conversation toward Carlotta.

In a short span of time, Carlotta had already become famous throughout the Chaos City.

At the same time, Carlotta also entered the largest city Chaos City, because she sensed a strange, inexplicable aura here.

"It feels somewhat familiar."

Carlotta murmured softly.

The vast city was far from clean, indeed, it could be described as filthy. Sewage flowed freely across the ground, dirtier than any city Carlotta had ever seen before. The people weaving through the streets and alleys all carry intense vigilance in their eyes, wary of everyone around them, as if every passerby could potentially be an enemy.

After walking around for a while, Carlotta located the headquarters of the Holy Chaos Sword. As the largest human faction in the Chaos City, the Holy Chaos Sword's headquarters was naturally displayed prominently.

It was a massive structure. Compared to the other filthy places around, this one could be considered relatively clean.

"How interesting. Could that person really be here? The greatest human power in the Chaos City, yet backed by demons?"

Carlotta pondered thoughtfully.

"It's definitely the Demon King's aura."

The High Priestess came to stand beside Carlotta, gazing ahead.

The Demon King had once appeared in the Bass Archipelago and even fought the High Priestess. Naturally, both Carlotta and the High Priestess were familiar with the Demon King's aura.

Carlotta smiled. "There've long been rumors that the powerful figure behind the Holy Chaos Sword is extremely mysterious, no one knows who they are. No wonder they keep themselves hidden. A human faction backed by the Demon King? If that got out, who could possibly tolerate them?"

As she spoke, the group advanced forward.

There were guards at the entrance of the Holy Chaos Sword's building. Seeing Carlotta's group approaching, several people immediately stepped forward to block them.

"What business do you have here?"

Someone shouted, ordering Carlotta's group not to approach casually.

A few others let their eyes roam over the three of them, their expressions taking on strange, lustful overtones.

By human standards, Carlotta and her companions were undoubtedly of exceptional beauty, especially Amelia, who could be considered the most beautiful woman in the world. How could people not take notice?

In response, Carlotta gave no answer at all, merely throwing a punch.

"Boom!"

A torrent of magical power instantly formed into an enormous fist, filling the entire street. Everyone on the street turned in shock.

Then, the giant fist crashed down, collapsing the entire Holy Chaos Sword building in one strike. Those beneath the structure were buried under rubble, screaming in agony.

"Underground."

The High Priestess said.

She flew into the air, her hands making a motion as if tearing the surroundings apart. Terrifying magical energy surged through the heavens and earth, then forcibly ripped the ground open.

A massive crack appeared. The entire Chaos City trembled from the impact, and simultaneously, a huge underground space was revealed.

All across the Chaos City, people were shocked by the High Priestess's actions, only to then witness the scene beneath the earth. A single glance left them dumbfounded.

Underground, it was as if another city existed. The streets were clean and neat. The buildings stood majestic and grand. The scenery was beautiful, lights dazzling, exuding an unmistakable sense of luxury.

Could such a place really exist beneath the Chaos City?

Many believed they'd lived in Chaos City long enough to know everything, yet they'd never heard of this. Their expressions were filled with disbelief.

Then, under countless gazes, numerous demons flew out from the luxurious buildings, glaring around in shock and fury.

Soon, the demons' eyes locked onto the High Priestess floating in the sky.

At this moment, Carlotta also flew upward, looking down and saying, "Demon King, since you're here, why don't you show yourself? The supreme leader of the demons, hiding as the shadow leader of some Holy Chaos Sword, do you find this amusing?"

As Carlotta's words fell, everyone who heard them was stunned, staring in disbelief.

The Demon King is the leader behind the Holy Chaos Sword?

This news was far too explosive for everyone in Chaos City. Who could have imagined that a Demon King would create a human faction? What was his purpose? Or was this merely some perverse amusement of his?

At the same time, many recognized Carlotta.

Sky Island had just closed. Many were still submerged in heated discussions about it, frequently mentioning Carlotta's existence.

So the moment Carlotta appeared, no one could ignore her.

"It's her! She's the one who beheaded the demon commander Furious Thunder in Sky Island!"

"She wiped out the entire Holy Chaos Sword force in Sky Island! Her power is truly terrifying, she shattered a mountain with a single palm strike!"

"This... this is the one who saved us! She killed a Beast God!"

Countless people erupted into commotion.

Carlotta's exploits inside Sky Island had basically all been exposed. Wiping out the Holy Chaos Sword wasn't even the most shocking part. Killing the demon commander caused only tremors. But the fact that she slew the Beast God Andor, that was what truly horrifies people, because such a feat was simply too terrifying. It meant Carlotta had already ascended to the pinnacle of the world.

At this very moment, a sigh echoed through the air.

"I hid here, yet you still found me? Well, no matter. I was just about to look for you. I heard you killed my subordinate? I cannot allow such a thing."

From beneath the earth, a figure slowly rose into the air. A terrifying aura, like a hurricane, swept across the entire Chaos City.

The Demon King appeared.

When people see that figure, many instinctively narrow their eyes.

On the surface, the Demon King seemed nothing more than an ordinary white-haired elder. Often, he appeared before others in this form. But everyone in the Southern Continent knew this was merely an illusion. The true Demon King didn't resemble this at all. The white-haired elder's appearance was simply convenient for moving among humans.

If he entered the Beastmen's territory, the Demon King would naturally take on another form.

Now, as he rose into the air, cracks slowly began to appear across the face of the white-haired elder. These cracks then spread rapidly across his body, covering him entirely in mere moments.

Then, with a thunderous boom, the "shell" of his body shattered apart, revealing his true form.

This was a figure with pitch-black wings sprouting from his back, purple-black horns growing from his head, and gray-black skin covered in eerie runes. An oppressive black mist emanated from his entire body, and a terrifying aura radiated outward, so intense that nearly everyone present felt as if they couldn't even stand.

This was the Demon King!

At the sight of him, fear inevitably welled up in many hearts, bringing to mind many legends surrounding the Demon King.

The Demon King's faction had existed since ancient times, and thus legends about it had long circulated across the Southern Continent. As stories of the Demon King multiplied, people desperately wished for someone who could defeat him and save humanity, so gradually, legends of the Hero were born.

The Hero could be anyone. It was merely a vessel for people's hopes and fantasies of defeating the Demon King.

Thus, one story after another emerged. Legends of the Hero battling the Demon King were thousands.

Beyond stories, in reality, people had always longed for a true Hero to appear and vanquish the evil Demon King.

At this very moment, as the Demon King loomed in the sky, radiating terrifying power, and Carlotta stood opposite him, many people felt a sudden daze.

"Could she be our Hero?"

Many murmured quietly.

Although the High Priestess had also appeared alongside Carlotta, and her own powerful presence was extremely intimidating, to most people, the High Priestess was still too unfamiliar. At least in terms of fame, Carlotta far surpasses her.

High in the sky, the Demon King stared at Carlotta and said, "I remember you. Back then, you were still very weak. I truly didn't expect that in such a short time, you'd have grown this strong."

He indeed hadn't forgotten Carlotta. After all, she had once ranked first in the Sky Island competition and obtained the Stellar Workshop. At that time, the Demon King had interfered, hoping to seize the Stellar Workshop as well, but had been forced to withdraw due to the High Priestess' interference.

Now, looking at Carlotta, the Demon King's eyes were cold. Even though Carlotta's growth had been extraordinary, reaching a level that surprised everyone in such a short time, it still wasn't enough to make him worry.

Because he was the strongest!

The Demon King suddenly attacked. He raised his hand and slashed the empty air before him. Instantly, a pitch-black sword beam charged forth, as if attempting to tear apart the entire Chaos City, and in a flash, it reached Carlotta's face.

In response, Carlotta simply raised a finger, flicked slightly, and shattered the sword beam into nothingness.

Such a casual counterattack caused the Demon King's pupils to contract sharply. He was greatly surprised.

He knew his probing attack would be blocked by Carlotta, but he never expected her defense to be this effortless. It completely defied his expectations.

"Are you Exalted?"

The Demon King couldn't help but ask.

Even an Exalted shouldn't be able to fend off his attack so easily.

Carlotta said calmly, "Enough talk, Demon King. I know you've received help from the Outer God and obtained the Demon King's Armament. Now's still the time to use it."

These words struck the Demon King like a thunderbolt. His expression changed drastically, and he stared fixedly at Carlotta.

He never imagined Carlotta would know about the Outer God, about the Demon King's Armament, and know so much.

Only at this moment did his expression turn truly serious. He could no longer underestimate Carlotta.

"Alger."

The Demon King called out.

In the next moment, a figure bathed in purple light flew in from the distant sky, radiating an earth-shaking aura as it stopped near the Demon King.

The newcomer was the First Commander among the four Demon Race Commanders, and also an Exalted.

He had long purple hair, a pair of horns, and wings on his back. His appearance was exceptionally rugged.

"Two Exalteds, Demon King," Alger said in a low, cautious voice.

"One each," the Demon King said, pointing at Carlotta to indicate he would handle her himself.

"Yes, Demon King," Alger nodded.

Then, he transformed into a streak of purple light, flashing through the air as he closed in on the High Priestess.

"One each is fine," the High Priestess immediately moved forward to intercept.

Although she wasn't afraid of the Demon King wielding the Demon King's Armament, fighting him would still require serious effort and take considerable time. It was better to leave him to Carlotta.

By this point, even the High Priestess had to admit that Carlotta was actually stronger than herself, because Carlotta possessed the Sky Island. This wasn't some broken divine artifact, but a complete one. Among divine artifacts, it was exceptionally unique, possessing its own consciousness.

Divine artifacts were originally weapons used by deities in battle. Their effects were unimaginably powerful, capable of suppressing even Exalteds.

As the High Priestess and Alger clashed and moved far away, only Carlotta and the Demon King remained at the center. The pressure between them collided, spreading an extremely terrifying force throughout the Chaos City. Countless people within the region felt as if a massive stone weighed upon their chests.

"Armament, manifest!"

The Demon King let out a low shout. Before him, a suit of armor wreathed in dark purple mist immediately emerged in response to his roar. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

In the next instant, the black armor clad itself onto the Demon King's body, instantly making his figure taller, more grotesque, and more fearsome.

His aura became suddenly vast as the ocean, deep as the abyss, unfathomable.

With an extremely arrogant expression, he pointed at Carlotta and declared, "You. Come forth and die."

Although he didn't know why Carlotta was aware of his possession of the Demon King's Armament, even so, it wouldn't change the outcome.