Demon King
Chapter 104 The Devil's Night [4]
The fog that covered the underground never disappeared, making it the worst environment for everywhere. Simultaneously, however, it was the best environment to use the Reaper.
“The fortress is there..”.
[Our secret is there.]
The monsters that filled the battlefield shouted at the sound that echoed underground. Regardless of the level of strength, everyone rushed in the same direction with the same goal. It was an incredible sight. I slipped into the fog, feeling it strengthen the Reaper.
“Run faster!”
“I got there first!”
I swung my sword, splitting the neck of a creature that looked like a goat standing on two legs.
“Hah?!”
The flames shot out from his body, eating him whole along with mana.
[You gained 910 experiences.]
[You received 49 gold.]
Although every demon was different, generally they had at least one regeneration-type skill. That was why it was necessary to finish them off in a single blow, even if it meant being hit by an attack.
“There are enemies.”
Krgh!
[You gained 1,209 experiences.]
[You received 92 gold.]
But that's a different story now that I have the Reaper. It had nothing to do with my physical strength, but it pulled the opponent to death. The skill that needed to be activated was not; the armor that was meant to block was instead pierced. It disturbs the concept of life.
[You gained 908 experiences.]
[You gained 793 experiences.]
The screams never stopped.
“You have a target right in front of you!”
“Just run!”
Most of the demons only ran forward, but there were some who were cautious and kept a close eye on their backs. They share one big goal but don't want to give their lives for it. They hesitated, the line began to split a little. I went through the gap in the formation and took it.
“Kyaaaahhhh!”
[You gained 910 experiences.]
[You received 43 gold.]
[New Magic increased 1.]
Predation energy mixed with fog, greedily eating the blood and flesh that sprung from everywhere. The body of this higher entity that gave me that power was sweet. Their blood is more exhilarating than coffee, and their flesh is softer than the most tender flesh. My body was filled with mana from swallowing myself. So much so, that it began to overflow from me and form the Jinma Wing. It increased my strength and speed even more, but at the same time, it made my presence more visible.
[You gained 1,193 experiences.]
“She's here!”
“It was just for a moment, but I felt it clearly..!”.
A countless number of demons reacted to me as I was revealed in a short gap before I could activate the Reaper. Those who rushed towards the castle turned around, eyeing me.
There's enemies!
“He is in touch with that castle!”
He's blocking us from getting in.
However, if I was afraid of being discovered, I would not pull the Jinma Wing. Part of my plan was to reveal my presence here to prevent the main troops from reaching the castle. I turned more than half of my mana into a black mine instantly, several balls of black light scattered in all directions to attack the demons. But that's not to kill them. Instead, I used it to create a connected mobile prison that would move with me.
“Kahak!”
“Ahhhh!”
A lightning string connected the ball, shocking and blocking all the demons among them. It was like the lightning net I used before. But more than that…
“Now!”
“Hah?! My mana is being absorbed! ”
Now, I can inspire all my attacks with Predation. Though, a certain skill like Black Rose was a perfect match for him. The lightning that attacked my enemies robbed them of their mana. I used that mana to make more balls to send, expanding my prison area.
[Blackmine becomes Lv2.]
It was the Devil's Night that created the battlefield, but within it, I built my own territory. They were unable to break through my electric field, and more and more enemies gradually continued to get trapped inside.
“Very annoying!”
“She's here!”
Demons that had enough magical power to destroy my prison were ambushed one by one, and I cut their throats. I cannot leave any threat to me alive. I pulled everything into my reach and devoured it. No one on this battlefield could survive after being put into my stomach as food.
[Raise level!]
[New Magic increased 1.]
I activated the Lunatic Trickster, using the dark shards I obtained by killing demons. It was an underground mana crystal, generously donated to me to serve as the basis of my abilities. The prison I built extended to cover hundreds of meters in an instant.
“Ahhhhhhhh!”
[You gained 293 experiences.]
[You gained 501 experiences.]
[You gained 1,092 experiences.]
[You gained.].
The screams of the monsters deafened me, but it didn't matter. The mana of every demon trapped in my lightning prison was sucked out. It is still difficult to control it with my current ability, but mana helps me manage it.
“Dia is here.”
“You can't reach the castle until we kill this guy!”
“There's Jinma here?”
“People who kill him will grow stronger!”
The prison was getting wider and stronger, but the mana on my body was fast enough to make my body feel as if it was tearing itself apart. I opened my eyes wide, controlling the mana and magic around me. It was a bold use of Reaper, and it was truly magical to be able to equalize the different skills I used.
“Belkena's blood is still flowing!”
His ability is holding us back!
“Kihahahaha!”
The number of demons that reached me gradually increased as traces of magic were burned by the lightning. But the prison that covered me threw lightning bolts at them, blocking their approach and killing countless monsters.
[Raise level!]
[You gained 1,295 experiences.]
[You received 95 gold.]
[You obtained the Demon Fragment.]
“Kill him!”
A huge boulder floated in the air for a moment before falling towards me. However, it hit my mana from all directions as it sailed towards me. By the time it actually reached me, it was slightly larger than a tablet. I cut it and expanded my prison range even further.
[Raise level!]
Experience accumulated with unparalleled speed as I fought on the wall. It served to lift me higher, and I thought it was possible to achieve evolution even though I had not received the quest.
[You have to go back!]
I heard Rain call me and mentally stopped me. If I had to trust only one person in the world, it would be Rain. If he calls me, then something must be going on. Using Ubiquitous, I stepped into the air and reduced my prison range. I shifted it to be in front of me, burning demons in my path. Even if it did not kill them, it was enough to push them aside.
At that moment, my vision blurred, and I felt pain like I was being burned alive. The vision I saw from my left and right eyes was a little different, leaving me confused. However, I soon realized it was due to feeling a huge amount of mana. The mana that formed my body flowed into my heart and brain, cutting off my physical form. I let go, jumped forward.
[It's not an interesting sight.]
Shortly after, I heard a voice that I remember hearing before. It wasn't from my life as a human being or after I reincarnated. Maybe it was a memory from before …
[Sir, why are you doing such a shabby thing? I'll cry.]
Once again, the front of my right eye darkened because I was under tremendous pain. I had formed half of my body, but it was hit again.
[Gosh. I thought I had destroyed everything and escaped death alone, but now you have appeared before my eyes like this.]
[Get into the castle! I can't fight back like this!]
Men and Rain's voices came to me, one after another. One was a voice full of laughter, and the other was urgent. All the mana reconstructing my body was pulled back into my heart and brain. That energy was immediately recycled to reform my body again, and I raised my head as it formed. One thing was caught in my vision, and I was happy and my brain was not affected. It was an angel riding on a giant black wolf.
[Now, it's time to die and disappear.]
The angel lifted up the flaming sword, burning my prison with fire.
[Destiny!]
When I heard Rain's voice, I stood firmly in his place. My mana was scattered hundreds of meters around me by the flaming sword, but only one thought remained within me.
If I eat it, I will grow.