While the Safari Family faced an onslaught of demons outside, Angeleva had already infiltrated the demon stronghold. Using her mastery of invisibility, she moved like a phantom through the twisted corridors.
The atmosphere inside the fortress was dense, with crimson torches lining the walls and grotesque sculptures carved from the bones of past victims. The sound of monstrous growls echoed through the halls, but Angeleva remained undeterred.
Her plan was simple:
Scout the territory.
Locate the Demon Generals.
Strike when the time was right.
But above all — stay unnoticed.
She was almost completely silent, her delicate wings fluttering without a trace. Passing by two large demon guards, she barely spared them a glance.
They had no idea she was there.
Angeleva (whispering to herself):
"Too easy."
But just as she moved deeper into the fortress, something unexpected happened.
A sudden itch.
Her delicate nose twitched.
Angeleva (panicking internally):
"No... not now..."
She tried to resist it, her eyes watering.
But it was too late.
Angeleva:
"Achoo!"
The sneeze echoed like a thunderclap in the silent corridor.
Demon Guard #1 (turning abruptly):
"What was that?!"
Demon Guard #2:
"It came from nowhere!"
Her invisibility wavered as the magic faltered from the unexpected disruption. Before she could fully cloak herself again, the guards spotted her.
Demon Guard #1 (grinning maliciously):
"It's her! The fairy warrior!"
Demon Guard #2:
"Alert the others!"
Within seconds, a whole swarm of demon guards appeared, their weapons drawn. Angeleva was surrounded.
But instead of fear, a sly smirk spread across her face.
Angeleva (cracking her neck):
"Good. Now I don't have to hold back."
The demons charged at her, but she was faster. Her fairy daggers gleamed with an ethereal pink glow as she swiftly summoned them into her hands.
Angeleva:
"Let's dance."
With a graceful spin, she hurled her daggers, striking down the first wave of demons in an instant.
She unleashed a rapid barrage of Fairy Beams, piercing through their dark forms like light through shadows.
As the demons tried to overwhelm her, she hovered above the ground, her wings shimmering. Fairy Radiance erupted from her, a dazzling burst of energy that disintegrated the weaker foes.
The demons screamed in agony as their twisted bodies crumbled to ash.
Only moments after the fight began, it was over. The once-crowded corridor was now littered with remnants of her enemies. Angeleva hovered gracefully above the ruins, untouched.
Angeleva (brushing off her hands):
"Pathetic."
She didn't waste another second. Reinforcements would surely come, but she was already on the move.
Back to her invisibility mode, she continued her journey deeper into the fortress. Every step brought her closer to the heart of the enemy's domain — and to the Demon Generals that awaited within.
_ _ _
Outside the Fortress, the Safari Family had fought relentlessly, the endless swarm of demons feeling like a nightmare that refused to end. Every inch of progress was paid for in blood and sweat.
Safari stood at the forefront, his Celestic Devil Hammer gleaming with ominous energy. Every swing shattered demons like brittle glass, sending shockwaves that echoed through the battlefield. Zack remained close, pouring his limited strength into healing Safari's wounds.
Jen handed Zack cookies to keep him energized, while Olive fired precise shots from her futuristic gun, picking off demons that tried to flank them.
Ian, of course, was enthusiastically documenting every brutal clash.
Ian (grinning):
"Safari, the unstoppable! The beast who fears no evil! Witness this historic moment, my viewers!"
Safari barely paid him any mind. His focus was unbreakable.
After what seemed like an eternity, the massive, spiked entrance of the demon fortress loomed before them. The twisted architecture pulsed with dark energy, glowing veins of crimson running along the walls.
Zack (panting):
"We... we made it!"
Olive (wiping sweat from her brow):
"But we're not done yet. Inside could be even worse."
Safari merely grinned, his excitement barely contained.
Safari:
"Good. More fun for me."
The gates screeched open, and without hesitation, Safari charged inside. The others followed, preparing for another onslaught.
While Safari drew the demons' attention, Angeleva had already slipped further into the fortress. Her invisibility made her a whisper in the shadows.
The twisted corridors seemed endless, but with every step, she moved with purpose. Demon guards patrolled the deeper levels, unaware of the silent predator among them.
Angeleva (smirking to herself):
"They have no idea."
Whenever the demons tried to reinforce the frontlines, she struck.
Fairy Daggers pierced their necks before they could call for help.
Fairy Beam vaporized their bodies in bursts of dazzling light.
Fairy Radiance blinded the few survivors, ensuring their swift defeat.
Every move was calculated. The demons were left in utter confusion, panicking as their forces dwindled without explanation.
Meanwhile, inside the fortress, Safari continued his relentless charge. Even the elite demons that awaited him — clad in dark armor and wielding massive weapons — were no match for his raw power.
With a single swing of his hammer, he shattered them like brittle stone.
Safari (grinning wildly):
"Come on! Is that all you've got?!"
Olive couldn't believe her eyes. She had witnessed countless warriors fall against similar odds, yet Safari was cutting through them like a force of nature.
Olive (thinking):
"This... this isn't just strength. It's something else. He's defying every rule of survival."
Even Zack and Jen felt something different. It was as if the unyielding spirit of their leader was pushing them forward, making them stronger despite the fatigue.
Ian (dramatically):
"My viewers! Are you seeing this?! Safari big bro is rewriting the rules of war! And me? I'm the brave journalist capturing it all!"
Olive (deadpan):
"You're hiding behind a pillar."
Ian (grinning sheepishly):
"Every hero needs a narrator!"
Deeper inside, the demons realized their reinforcements weren't arriving. Messages echoed through their cursed communication crystals.
"Where are the reinforcements?!"
"We sent a platoon minutes ago! No response!"
"Something's not right! This is impossible!"
They had no idea that Angeleva was systematically eliminating them, her invisiblity allowed her to take them down without them noticing ensuring they never reached their destination.
The once-confident demons now trembled.
Demon Commander (gritting his teeth):
"How is this happening?! They're just a handful of mortals!"
As they advanced through the fortress, Olive found herself staring at Safari. He was drenched in sweat, his body covered in minor injuries, yet his spirit burned brighter than ever.
There was no fear in his eyes. Only determination.
Olive (thinking):
"He's... different. They all are. They're not just fighting to survive. They're fighting like a family. Safari big bro's power isn't just physical — it's the strength of the bond they share."
For the first time, a small ember of hope flickered within her.
Olive (murmuring to herself):
"Maybe... just maybe... we can actually win this."
_ _ _
Meanwhile, far ahead, Angeleva smirked.
Angeleva:
"They're breaking. Just a little more. And then..."
She gazed at the large ominous doors ahead, sensing the powerful aura of the Demon Generals.
Angeleva (whispering):
"We'll end this."