The midday sun zed over the newly restored Bino vige as Huno and Si reluctantly moved away from Seojun, leaving their trays of food nearby. Theirpetition had subsided for the moment, but the tension between them was still palpable. Si slithered up to a stone pir, coiling around itzily, while Huno stretched his three heads, his middle head yawning loudly.


    "Next time, Snake, I''ll make sure you''re the one fetching water," Huno growled, each of his heads smirking in unison.


    "Keep dreaming, Mutt," Si hissed back, flicking his tail dismissively. "I''d rather eat rocks than follow yourmands."


    Their rivalry never seemed to end, but there was an undercurrent of camaraderie that only came from years of bickering and working together.


    Suddenly, a dark shadow passed over the vige, blotting out the sun. A powerful gust of wind blew through the vige, sending debris flying and causing the Bino demons to look up in panic. Both Huno and Si sensed it instantly—a massive presence descending upon them from above.


    A loud crash shook the ground as a massive, hulking figurended in the middle of the vige square. The impact sent shockwaves rippling through the ground, knocking over several Bino demons and causing the trays of food to tter to the ground. Huno and Si''s heads whipped around, their eyes narrowing as they growled and hissed in unison, immediately on guard.


    A terrified murmur spread among the Bino demons as they recognized the monstrous figure before them. He was an enormous, beastly creature, his fur matted and dark with patches of exposed, leathery skin. His eyes burned with a wild, crimson glow, and his fanged maw dripped with saliva.


    "It''s… it''s Lord Hound!" one of the Bino demons cried out, pointing a trembling finger at the intruder.


    Lord Hound''s eyes locked onto the one who had spoken. With a savage snarl, he lunged forward, his massive wed hand reaching to grab the terrified demon. Just as his hand was about to close around the helpless Bino, a blur of red shot forward.


    Mra, towering and imposing with her newly evolved form, yanked the demon out of Lord Hound''s grasp just in time. She stepped in front of the terrified Bino, her red skin glistening in the light and her once-curved horns now smaller, with shoulder-length hair cascading down.


    Lord Hound''s eyes widened for a moment, a dark chuckle rumbling from his throat. "Mra? Well, well, looks like you''ve undergone an evolution," he sneered, his eyes scanning her new form with both surprise and amusement.


    Mra''s face hardened, her eyes narrowing into a fierce re. "You are no longer our lord, Hound. So, get out of here before I make you," she dered, her voice steady and filled with authority.


    Lord Hound let out a menacingugh, a deep and mocking sound that seemed to vibrate through the very ground beneath them. The surrounding Bino demons, already on edge, began to retreat further, hiding behind whatever cover they could find. Some ducked behind rocks, others hid inside nearby houses, their eyes filled with fear and uncertainty.


    "You dare speak to me like that?" Lord Hound growled, his voice dripping with menace. "I see your little evolution has made you forget your ce, Mra. You think that just because you''ve gotten a bit stronger, you can stand up to me? Pathetic!"


    "She''s right. You''re not our lord anymore. You lost that right when you betrayed us." the other Bino started to fight back.


    Lord Hound''s smile twisted into a snarl, "I don''t expect anything from weaklings like you. I came here for one reason: to take back what''s mine. This vige, this n—they belong to me!"


    Mra stood her ground, "The Bino n belongs to the new lord now. A true leader, not a traitor like you."


    The tension in the vige grew unbearable as Mra, Huno, and Si stood ready to fight Lord Hound. The ground trembled with each step Lord Hound took, his eyes wild with anger and madness. The Bino demons around them were nervous, feeling the weight of the battle that was about to begin.


    Suddenly, the ground shook even more, but this time from multiple directions. The sky darkened, and a cold wind swept through the area. A strange, heavy feeling filled the air, and everyone felt it—powerful forces were approaching. Dust began to swirl up in the middle of the vige as if something huge was moving toward them from every side.


    Mra''s eyes scanned the area. She could sense that something was wrong. "This isn''t good..." she muttered under her breath. Huno and Si, both ready to attack, also sensed it—the intense pressure growing all around them.


    Without warning, a massive force mmed into the ground. The earth shook violently as several huge figuresnded around them, creating shockwaves that knocked people off their feet and filled the air with dust and debris. The Bino demons stumbled, some falling to their knees, while others hid in fear.


    "What... what is happening?" a young Bino demon whispered, his voice trembling.


    As the dust began to settle, a murmur spread among the demons. "It''s the other n Lords!" one of them whispered in fear, eyes wide. "They''re all here!"


    Sure enough, the figures appearing from the dust were the leaders of the other demon ns. Each one had tworge horns on their head and radiated an intense aura of power and authority. There were six of them, each with a unique and terrifying appearance.


    Mra stepped back a bit, her heart beating fast as she looked at each of the neers.


    The first to emerge was Gornak, a demon with a monstrous pig-like face. His skin was thick and rough, covered in scars from old battles, and hisrge tusks stuck out from his mouth. He snorted loudly, sending misty breath into the cold air, and looked around the Bino vige with a sneer.


    Next to him was Balor, a frightening demon with a single, huge eye. His eye never blinked and seemed to pierce through everything it looked at. His skin was dark and shiny, almost like wet stone, and his mouth was full of jagged, sharp teeth.


    To the right stood Kazrak, with the face of a lion and a thick mane of red fur that stood on end like sharp spikes. His eyes were a fierce golden color, and his muscles bulged with strength under his fur. He let out a low, menacing growl, showing hisrge, deadly fangs.


    Behind them was Zholga, her body covered in ck, shiny scales that looked like polished stone. She had a long, snake-like tail that flicked back and forth, and her eyes glowed a sickly green. Her horns curved upward like a crown, and she gave off a cold, poisonous aura.


    Beside her was Vrok, a massive demon with the head of a bull. His horns were thick and twisted, spiraling forward like giant drills. His body was covered in dense, dark fur, and he snorted like a beast ready for battle, steam puffing from his nostrils.


    Finally, there was Sorgar, a tall, skeletal figure covered with thin, leathery skin stretched over his bones. His eyes glowed a ghostly blue, and his twin horns were thin and sharp like des. He carried a staff, which glinted in the dim light.


    The Bino demons huddled together, whispering in fear. "Why are they all here? What do they want?"


    Gornak snorted and stepped forward, his massive feet making the ground shake. "We heard stories, Hound. A new n lord who beat not just you but three others? Sounds like a joke to me."


    Kazrak, the lion-faced demon, let out a deep growl. "I want to see this new lord for myself."


    Zholga''s green eyes flicked over to Mra, her tongue flicking out like a snake''s. "Or maybe it''s just another weakling trying to act tough."


    Mra felt a chill go down her spine.


    Vrok''s deep voice rumbled through the vige like distant thunder. "Enough talk. If this new lord is here, let him show himself. Or do we need to drag him out like a rat?"


    Lord Houndughed, enjoying the chaos. "You hear that, Mra? Your so-called lord isn''t here to help you. Maybe he''s hiding like a coward."


    Mra narrowed her eyes and stood firm, even though she felt the fear creeping up inside her. She needed to buy time until Seojun arrived. "The new lord of the Bino n isn''t afraid of you," she said, her voice strong. "If you want a fight, you''ll get one—but don''t think it''ll be easy."


    The six n Lords looked at each other with amused smiles, clearly not taking her words seriously. Lord Hound stepped forward, his grin growing wider. "Oh, I''m going to enjoy this."