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As soon as the dust settled, the section commander of the Southern force inquired on what the hell just happened. Everyone is still bewildered, an unimaginable have happened right before their very eyes. They've witnessed a battle straight out of a movie.

"Demons, very rare breed, the Emperor of Scolus is said to be one. As such it wouldn't be weird to find them within the Imperial ranks. But didn't expect to find one here, a town commander? I expected that one would be that of the slained Imperial General or any of his officers." said the Knight, he is obviously exhausted from the duel.

"Incredible speed, and what the hell, guns have no effect?" asked the Commander.

"They are immune to normal blunt attacks and as it seems, even projectiles. None of your powerful weapons would work. Only Blessed Holy Weapons are the most efficient way, some magic and tada, reduced to ashes." dismissed the Knight as he brandishes his sword, the glowing light were no where to be seen.

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