Angels fighting on the side of demons—an ironic sight, even if they were mere statues.

Angels were said to serve the goddess. Yet now, as they displayed hostility toward us, there was only one course of action: destruction.

*Clang!*

My sword clashed against the Seventh-Tier Angel’s shield, sparks flying from the impact. Pushing forward with force, I swung my blade with all my strength. The angel staggered back a step before raising its stone sword and charging again, its swing aimed directly at me.

*Clang!*

This time, our swords collided.

In *Astria Online*, the swordsman class generally didn’t use shields. …