Reborn As Villain's
Chapter 48: Arnold vs. Henry Part 4.

Silent and flabbergasted.

Only those two things could describe the facial expression of Hendry. He did not expect, that Arnold whose life was already on the edge of the horn was still trying to stand up and fight.

Not to mention, his fearless smile and his eyes were staring intently at Hendry without the slightest hesitation.

For some reason, suddenly Hendry felt a tremendous sense of goosebumps. And that was why he decided to jump back and keep his distance from her.

(What the fuck is this boy? even after I stabbed him in the stomach..... He's still standing..... Even though he was on the verge of death..... How can you have that kind of energy?).

Hendry was confused by what was in front of his eyes, when he saw Arnold still standing upright.

"Hey, Hendry-san....... What are you afraid of?".

With an expression on his face and an insinuating smile Arnold asked why Hendry was such a distance away from him.

"..... Huh?..... I scared?..... You mean..... I'm afraid of..... A kid like you?".

Not answering, Arnold responded to the question with a smile filled with innuendo. Realizing that, of course, Hendry's anger was mounting.

"Don't be too big a head, rancid boy..... Now I have a strong and perfect power.... My present self is a form of a high being".

(Yes that's right.... Now I will not be defeated..... And I can definitely kill those two people).

Shadow when Hendry defeated and humiliated by Luke and Rufus. And it again makes his emotions again increased drastically.

"I'VE NEVER BEEN SCARED....!!!".

"I know it".

Unable to finish his words, Arnold again cut Hendry's words.

"I take back my praise of you "genius"..... Because actually..... The reason why you lost to Luke-san and Rufus-san..... That's because....... You're weak".

Heard Arnold's words while pointing at Hendry, and made him more emotional.

"I.... Weak.... You said".

"Yes.... You are weak".

Hendry again gasped at Arnold's taunts without the slightest hesitation. Then, Hendry took a few breaths before he finally calmed down and smiled at Arnold.

"Well..... Then...... SHOW ME!!!!".

After saying that, Hendry immediately shot towards Arnold at high speed and landed an attack on Arnold.

A sword fight with high speed occurred back between the two, and this time Hendry took out all the abilities he had to completely defeat Arnold.

But, as hard as any effort put in by Hendry even to coat and strengthen his attack with magic.

Arnold still stands and survives all the incessant attacks. Seeing that, making Hendry more confused and began to panic.

(How, how can..... He was still standing with his feet..... What the hell is going on?).

"Whoops.... Well, let's continue, Hendry-san".

Looking at Arnold who was standing smiling and preparing to return to continue the fight. I don't know why the goosebumps Hendry felt were getting stronger.

And now, he saw both of his hands that were beginning to tremble signifying that the goosebumps he felt were none other than the most intense fear.

(It's impossible.... I am strong.... I'm the perfect creature).

Even so, Hendry tried to convince himself that he was not afraid at all.

"NO, NO, NO, NO......!!!!!!!".

While shouting loudly, from Hendry's left arm began to appear something similar to the handle of a sword.

And when it was pulled out, it turned out to be a long, sharp great sword that appeared mysteriously.

Then, Hendry with eyes filled with anger he spoke again.

"I am Hendry Fou Anselm..... THE STRONGEST KNIGHT AND PRIDE OF THE STROST KINGDOM...... The Gram Thunder Sword: Blaze Purple Of Glory!!!"

"JUST COME HERE, HENDRY-SAN..... Siden Sword Technique: Absolute Destroying Cyrcle!!!".

The collision of two powerful sword blades that were coated in magic occurred. The tremendous explosion hangs in the produce can completely destroy the arena around him.

The effect of the blow alone can, fly rocks, water, and dust everywhere. No one knows what happened because of the light of the strength of the two who fought each other.

Then, something surprising happened.

Indirectly, Arnold's attack was broken by Hendry. Which surprised Arnold.

"TAKE CARE OF YOU, AL!!!!".

Not only that, seeing the gap Hendry tried to stab Arnold again with his big sword. Unwilling to get stabbed a second time, Arnold tried to block the attack with his sword.

"Ugh".

As a result, not strong enough to withstand the very strong attack, Arnold bounced back at high speed and hit the wall of the cave very hard. Then it sprawled helplessly on the ground.

Seeing Arnold lying helplessly made Hendry smile with satisfaction. But.

"HIAM......... Haha....... ".

Arnold who was sprawled suddenly laughed out loud, even his voice echoing inside the cave. After that, Arnold slowly began to rise again.

"It's tacky...... Are you going crazy?".

The confused and astonished Hendry mocked Arnold's attitude which he thought was starting to get weird.

"Uh-uh...... I-i know.... What it takes to face your own weaknesses..... To fight back........ Your lack of experience..... Trying to overcome it.... It takes determination....... And a tireless fighting spirit.... Unfortunately you don't have both of those things..... And that's why you're so weak".

"WHAT?!!!!".

Hendry was really surprised by Arnold's words. And before long the magic energy from Arnold's body began to increase drastically and it also began to envelop his entire body.

"Now....... I gave all my strength to fight...... Unique Skill activate..... Unstoppable Force's".

An extremely powerful burst of magic energy could re-occur and this time centered on Arnold. The incident made Hendry use both hands to dispel the flying dust.

After the explosion began to subside, Hendry was surprised by what he saw. All he saw was Arnold standing upright staring intently at him, with his body recovering from all the wounds, even his stab wound completely covered.

And more surprising is, the appearance of flow-like lines similar to lines on a magic circuit in yellow.

After that, Arnold pointed the sword at Hendry and began to open his voice.

"Now, when we get into the climax.... Agreed, right? Hendry-san's".

"Rancid boy".

Umpat Hendry when he heard the challenge from Arnold who smiled fearlessly cynically towards him.

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The mansion of the Estonian Academy.

Reiner was standing quietly on the balcony staring at the night sky decorated with stars and moonlight.

Although looking at the beautiful night sky, in fact Reiner's mind was thinking of something else.

All he thought about was the incident where Lafia slapped him in front of many people and also unilaterally cancelled their engagement.

2 things he never thought happened so quickly. Of course, it makes it difficult to digest even he still had time to touch the cheek of the former slap Lafia.

Although the pain had gone, but somehow Reiner still held it as if it still felt.

(Lafia..... What really happened to you?..... You slapped me for no apparent reason? Then cancel our engagement?...... Though, I just want to save, Claudia-san?...... And, what does it mean to start we are strangers?).

"Here, apparently you're Reiner".

As Reiner was pondering over everything that was happening, a girl's voice suddenly sounded greeting him.

As soon as he turned his head it seemed that the voice came from Flora who appeared before him.

"Oh, Flora".

"What are you doing here?".

With a cheerful smile, Flora asked Reiner the reason for being on the balcony alone while looking up at the night sky.

"Oh..... I'm just looking for some fresh air".

Despite getting a quick answer from Reiner, Flora could tell the reason why Reiner was on the balcony, because she had seen the engagement ring that Lafia had returned in her hands.

"Come on, I know the real reason you're here...... If you don't mind why don't you tell me a little".

While standing next to her Flora asked Reiner to tell her everything that was stuck in her heart.

Silent for a moment, Reiner finally began to tell a story.

"Honestly...... I don't know what to do? For some reason lately, the nature of Lafia against me began to change drastically..... She used to be the girl who followed me wherever I went..... And every time I ask, he'll answer "i love you so much, so I don't want to part with you"...... Although his attitude seems like a stalker, but I do not mind him because I myself am very happy if he continues with me..... Even when he said he was going to enroll in the Estonian Academy, I was so happy to hear about it".

Then Reiner started to lower his head and continued his story.

"But it was from then on that his attitude towards me changed.... For some reason, he suddenly slowly moved away from me.... He also rarely spoke to me..... Every time I took her away, she always refused for various reasons...... At first, I thought he just wanted to focus on studying while at the Academy.... So I decided to ignore it a little..... However, I don't know why he became so angry at me just for wanting to help Miss Claudia...... Even he slapped me earlier and suddenly wanted to cancel our engagement".

Reiner then looked at the second engagement ring

"I kept thinking, why could he change such an attitude..... What exactly happened?".

Reiner bowed lethargic after telling him why Lafia whose attitude had suddenly changed. Found a lethargic-looking Reiner.

Flora showed no sympathy at all, in fact Flora herself was not so concerned with the change in Lafia's attitude. Because from the very beginning of knowing the girl, Flora did not show any interest. Even at the level he doesn't care at all.

"Emmm..... Honestly, I don't know what to say?..... But, Reiner-san.... It's just my opinion anyway, "it's possible" Lafia's attitude to you....... It's because of the influence of others".

Reiner instantly flinched after hearing what Flora said. And he immediately turned to look at Flora who was sitting on the right.

"W-what do you mean, Flora?..... Are you saying that Lafia's attitude is wagered on being influenced by someone else?".

Seeing Reiner's response, Flora smiled and spoke again.

"Ethto..... That's just my guess..... But isn't that weird?..... You see, Lafia loves you very much. Even he's willing to do whatever you ask at all costs and follow you wherever you go...... However, for some reason since he entered the Academy, his attitude was starting to get cold to you..... Impressed not to care about you anymore..... I think that his attitude towards you will not be able to change without interference from others, right".

Reiner immediately pondered deeply after hearing what Flora said. And after taking a little time, Reiner returned to talking.

"You're right too..... The Lafia wouldn't just change, without someone doing her doctrines....... Then Flora, do you have anyone who's most likely to be the culprit?".

Reiner, who felt that Flora's words were true, tried to ask her.

"Ethto..... I might even know the guy's ready..... But I don't think I'm good at saying it".

"It's okay to just say it".

With a little coercion from Reiner, Flora finally decided to open her voice about the person who might be the cause of the change in Lafia's attitude.

"Ethto...... I guess..... That guy's..... Is..... Dylan".

"Eh?...... Dylan, you say?".

Instantly Reiner fell silent. His mind went blank as it was difficult to digest what he heard from Flora's mouth.

"Let's think about it...... We don't know when Lafia and Dylan met..... But, regardless of it all...... As you and I know..... Lafia spends more time with all 1-S students...... And not once, we caught Lafia alone with Dylan, did we?".

Flora's argument brings Reiner back to those moments where he not once but several times saw Dylan and Lafia continue together.

Like in the Academy park, in the cafeteria, and in the library. From that memory, Reiner knew that Lafia showed a different expression .

Whenever Lafia was with him, the girl always showed a moody and tired expression. But while with Dylan, he showed a cheerful and full of spirit.

At first, he hesitated about everything he saw. But, everything became clearer after Lafia with a cheerful smile and praised Dylan in front of herself and all the other students.

"You're right, Flora..... I feel the same way..... Then what should I do?".

Looking at Reiner who seemed to agree with his opinion. Flora smiled more and more satisfied and she immediately returned to talking.

"Simple only...... You have to prove to Lafia, that Dylan isn't as good a man as he says he is by all means".

Hearing that, Reiner began to ponder for a while. After gathering the conclusion within her, Reiner stood up again and this time looked a face full of confidence.

"You're right Flora..... I have to figure out a way to prove that Dylan isn't as good a person as he thinks he is...... Thanks for the advice, Flora..... I'll definitely resuscitate Lafia and reinstate her like the old Lafia".

"Try on, I'll definitely support you".

Seeing Reiner who is determined to prove to Lafia that Dylan is not a good person, supported by Flora.

But, the two did not realize that there was someone who had heard the conversation of the two of them from earlier behind the shadows.

That person was a beautiful green-haired girl and eyes that were the same color as her chest that contained. After another look, it seems that person is Zuzan.

"Not Flora, not Vanessa..... The two of them always just make it all possible to get what they want".

After saying that, Zuzan took a photo that he kept on the sidelines of his large chest.

In the photo was a photo of her young self with a happy expression holding the hand of a random black haired boy with dark blue eyes who wore a carefree expression.

Looking at the photo it made, a happy expression appeared on his face and his cheeks became red. Then she hugged the photo on her chest with both hands.

"At first, I was really annoyed that "you" didn't remember me at all...... And ever since the events in the Dungeon, I've been haunted by the guilt of my negligence that "you" have fallen into the abyss....... I was completely unintentional....... When "you" came back I was really happy...... I would love to get forgiveness from you...... And I want "you" to come back to our "promise" when we were kids..... When we grow up, we'll be a couple".

Zuzun turned his head back, Reiner and Flora then spoke again.

"I won't let anyone hurt you".

With eyes filled with determination. Zuzan plans to take action to protect someone important to him.

Who is that guy?

We'll talk about it next time.

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Back to the fight between Arnold and Hendry who had reached the climax.

Unstoppable Force's.

Is Arnold's Unique Skill that provides increased effectiveness in attack power up to 50 times even though only a regular sword swing and flexibility in defense up to 50 times while providing an immune effect against any attack which he accepted.

The downside of this Unique Skill is that, when this skill is disabled, it, then all the damage that Arnold received during the fight will begin to feel and also his entire limbs become stiff so that he will experience paralysis for a moment.

The second sword battle is really very intense, but what distinguishes it is not Arnold who is in distress this time but Hendry is the one who is in distress.

Every attack he launched was always unsuccessful and did not even really deal any serious damage. On the other hand, Arnold's attack actually inflicts tremendous damage, even his attacks are unblocked and difficult to avoid.

(Damn, shit, shit, shit...... Who exactly is this boy?!!! He was at the end of the abyss of death... Hasn't his power been exhausted?.... What is this Unique Skill?..... How is he not afraid?.... How could he not beg for mercy? How the.... How is he still smiling?.... How, how.... How is he still able to stand up and fight me?!!).

While clashing with swords, Hendry was confused because Arnold showed no fear at all and even he could still smile broadly at him.

"Why, Hendry-san?...... YOU'RE SCARED, AREN'T YOU?!!!".

In that moment the two swung swords at each other, clashing and pushing each other so that a powerful magic explosion was created from it.

After that, the two took distance. Then the two darted and an intense sword fight again occurred between the two.

""Hoooorrraaaaa.......!!!!"".

The two of them shouted at each other loudly as a form to add fighting spirit into themselves and as a form of question that neither of them wanted to give up.

Until finally created a gap that and it was used Arnold to attack and managed to slash Hendry's chest.

"Whoops..... I'm still not used to using this skill..... And what's more, the attack wasn't very deep".

Finding himself cut off made himself more and more emotional looking at Arnold.

(Imust be!!!!..... I have exerted all my strength just now!!!!...... Why am I, still injured?!!!).

"Then....... TRY TO AVOID THIS ONE!!!".

Hendry stood back up and directed an attack in the form of a lot of puncture blows.

"Gram Thunder Drill: Trust Purple Of Glory!!!".

The puncture rain that was like a wave of water immediately hit Arnold. In response to the attack, Arnold was not at all daunted. And by closing both his eyes.

Surprisingly, Arnold was able to dodge every attack that came so easily.

Seeing Arnold who could dodge, making Hendry increasingly black, and he further strengthened his brutal attack.

(Why, why, why, why...... I am Hendry Fou Anselm....... The strongest knight and pride of the Strost Kingdom...... Don't underestimate me!!!).

"TEMPER IS SCARED, RANCID BOY!!!!".

When Arnold managed to get close, Hendry stopped his attack. Then he lifted up high his long great sword upwards.

"Gram Thunder Sword: Purple Thunder Of Glory!!!".

Strengthened by magic yes, Hendry was very strong, hard and quickly immediately swung his sword towards Arnold who was in front of him.

Arnold who could not avoid was eventually exposed to the attack and split. Seeing his opponent being split made Hendry laugh out loud.

"Haha........... THIS IS THE POWER OF--- EH?

But immediately the sense of pleasure and happiness that Hendry felt turned into shock. The cause is, because what Hendry just slashed apparently only the shadow Arnold alone.

While the original Arnold managed to dodge the attack and is now on Hendry's right.

In slow motion, Arnold with his eyes closed. He slowly began to raise his sword high with both hands.

After being perpendicular, Arnold exhaled and slowly opened his eyes and his mouth started chanting his technique.

"Unstoppable Siden Sword: Blade's Of Celestial!!!".

The vertically perpendicular sword slash directly struck Hendry at a speed exceeding that of light. Hendry was unable to respond to the attack.

Not long ago.

Blood began to come out very heavily from Hendry's body. And slowly it appeared a slash wound that turned out to have broken through and split his body into.

Then, Hendry glanced at Arnold by squinting his teeth and mouth that was spitting blood. An irritated expression was clearly drawn on his face.

"You...... You...... FUCKIN' BOY....... THAT BASTARD!!!".

After taking out his last curse, Hendry's body immediately separated and fell to the ground. His face became stiff and his eyes began to whiten.

Hendry Fou Anselmus was defeated. And Arnold came out as the winner.

After that automatically, his Unique Skill returned to inactive and Arnold began to feel pain due to the injuries received and pain due to his body becoming stiff.

Falling sprawled while looking at the night sky and trying as hard as possible to endure the pain in his heart he began to mutter.

(Damn it..... My bandan is all sick..... And I can't even move a millimeter.... I think I want to die.... If you are clingy and emotional.... I'm not using this skill).

In his little heart, Arnold actually regretted using his Unique Skill.

But what power, he himself also knew very well. If he didn't use it then he himself would have been killed at Hendry's hands.