Below, the Magefoe apprentices had blood-sacrificed every mortal in the city and summoned another despair monster—but compared with the devil, it fell far short in size, physical toughness, and will. A despair monster was built from mortal flesh, blood, and souls, whereas the devil's body now was the high-grade body of an abyssal creature and the will of a devil combined.
Adam did not step in to help. The devil tore the Magefoe apprentices apart one by one and stuffed the pieces into its mouth. It seemed to have gone drunk on killing; when it found no enemies left around it, it shot up into the air and charged straight at Adam.
Adam rose to his feet in midair and quietly observed the devil's current condition.