Chapter 100

Ah, why did I forget this feeling? A struggle must be like this. I’m a bit dissatisfied with the enemy’s strength, but it doesn’t seem like it will be one-sided. It might be a fight between a 10-year-old and an adult.

Oh, by the way, Master was also around 10 years old, right? Well, there’s no point in comparing.

"Your rank is identified as the second-class Kareau. How about that?"

"?! That’s right. But I can’t return alive knowing that I’m a demon. I didn’t want to use this, but there’s no other way."

What Kareau is holding... is a pill, right? The only thing that matches in my knowledge is 'Tears of the Angel'... However, 'Tears of the Angel' is a potent drug. Even if he’s a second-class demon, he shouldn’t be able to move properly for a week after taking it. Is he that serious?

"Are you going to drink the Tears of the Angel?"

"Hmm, you know about this? This is a precious item I received directly from the Demon King! You should feel honored that I’m using it! ...Swallow. ...Oh, this is the power of the Tears of the Angel! Hahaha, there’s no way I can lose now! Take this! Dark Spears x 15!"

The power of these dark spears is incomparable to the ones earlier. Each one is more than twice the size.

"Indeed, the Tears of the Angel. The amount of magic power contained is on a different level. Dark Spears x 15!"

Still, I’ve never seen such spells before. Has magic continued to be researched even after I disappeared? The magic power feels somewhat ominous, but this must be the Demon King I don’t know. ...Well, the Demon Kings I knew were all gentle, so I expected as much.

"This alone won’t be enough to defeat me. But I don’t want you to misunderstand. I can also fight in close combat!"

This magic power fluctuation is for body enhancement. Come to think of it, I’ve tested the magic, but I haven’t checked my physical condition. Since we’re at it, I’ll check that too.

"Enough talk, come at me."

"Instant Movement!"

Disappeared? No, behind me! Ugh, that’s a pretty heavy kick!

"You’re good... I didn’t expect you to be so fast that I couldn’t keep up with my eyes."

However, Instant Movement, huh? That’s a pretty scary technique... I only noticed because of the killing intent, but if he were skilled enough to completely hide his presence, it would have been dangerous. ...Hmm, I might have been a bit careless.

"You seem surprised. But the speed of me after drinking the Tears of the Angel will be even faster! Continuous Instant Movement!"

...He’s completely gone. To use Instant Movement in succession, he must have underestimated me. I should start getting serious too.

By the way, I have a technique that’s not very powerful but is perfect for an invisible enemy.

"You’re quite good, but it’s my turn now. Black Shockwave!"

The shockwave spreads in a ripple from me in a 360-degree direction, so it will definitely hit in an enclosed space.

"Cough... Damn, you use a variety of techniques! But I didn’t run around for nothing!"

Oh...? Something is written on the ground. Is this some kind of spell?

"This is... some kind of spell, it seems."

"It’s too late to realize now! 'Seal of the Demon' activation!! Hahaha! Now you’re just an old man who can’t use magic!!"

Ngh...! My magic is sealed? M, indeed, I can’t use magic... but I can still gather magic power. More importantly...

"Did you just call me an 'old man'...?"

"Hahaha, didn’t you hear? You’re just an old man who can’t use magic!"

Am I an old man? Is that so?

"...I usually forgive most things, but I can’t let 'old man' slide, young man."

'Ultimate Step Technique - Wind ~Swift as the Wind~'

"What! You disappeared?! I sealed your magic, so why?!"

The Ultimate Step Technique is a secret art and skill that can only be mastered after refining your steps to the extreme. A second-class Kareau can’t see through it. I’ll show you that I’m strong even without magic.

"Fool. This isn’t magic, it’s just a skill. Clench your teeth and put strength in your abdomen, young man!!"

'Ultimate Power Technique - Spiral Power Release'

"When did you get in front of me?! Gah... ..."

The speed generated by the step technique is transferred to the right fist, increasing its power. By adding a twist from the waist to the fist at the moment of power release, the destructive force doubles due to the chaotic energy inside the opponent’s body. Moreover, this technique doesn’t blow the opponent away; they collapse from the knees.

Due to the characteristics of my 'Qi' infused with my spirit and magic power, recovery will be difficult. But you won’t die.

"Cough... I was a bit careless. If I hadn’t drunk the Tears of the Angel, I would have fainted."

Hmm, you’re quite tough. I’m definitely dealing damage, but the pain is dulled by the Tears of the Angel. However, I’ll make you pay for calling me an old man.

"Get up, young man. I still have to teach you how to treat your elders."

"Shut up, old man! ...Dark Flame in the right hand, Dark Lightning in the left hand, 'Composite Magic: Dark Flame Lightning!'"

You can use composite magic, huh? You’re quite skilled. It’s not for nothing that you’re in charge of the organization. However, my magic is sealed.

This is a good handicap.

'Ultimate Step Technique - Water ~Flowing like Water~'

"Why can’t I hit you?! I can see you with my eyes, but I can’t catch you! ...Are you moving your body without magic?!"

The 'Ultimate Step Technique - Water' allows you to move like flowing water. It’s completely my original technique, and flowing water isn’t easily caught.

"Then, it’s my turn."

'Ultimate Step Technique - Thunder ~Moving like Thunder~'

"Faster than before?! This is the same as my Instant Movement! Damn, where are you coming from...?!"

"Don’t compare them, fool. I’ve told you, this is a skill. See if you can endure this, young man!"

'Ultimate Power Technique Secret - Spiral Cross Power'

"Again, a direct hit?! Gah... ..."

You should be proud that you made me use the secret of the Ultimate Power Technique. Well, in a one-on-one fight, magic doesn’t matter much. It’s a different story if you have the magic power of Master.

"Oh, I remember...! Unique steps and body techniques... and a wide range of magic... Cough... You are... no, you are one of the original Demon Kings called the Ten Elite... who even the other Demon Kings of that time feared... Your nature is to always seek the strong... I didn’t expect it to be this far..."

Hmm... I’m surprised that I have such a past. My memories are so patchy that it’s hard to judge, but now that you mention it, I feel like I was always fighting.

"I’m not interested in the past, but don’t use such dirty words in the future, young man. I’m not an old man, but a butler. Remember that."

"..."

Hmm, he’s unconscious. He’s still breathing, so I’ll wait for him to recover and have a little 'talk.' Currently, controlling this organization is difficult, but if I can find out who the Demon King that Kareau serves is, I can put a pin in that too.

"Well, let’s have some tea while waiting for him to wake up."

This is the tea that Master often drinks, and it’s quite delicious.

Oh, this presence... Haha, it seems Ezelmia is almost done. As expected, Ezelmia. There’s no need to worry.

After finishing this, I’ll secure the demons and meet up with Ezelmia.

I’ll update slowly.

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Before I knew it, we’re at the 100th chapter.

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