My Lord Who Is Being Prudent! [EN]: Chapter 55

§ 55. Asura’s Heavenly Slaughter

“What’s wrong with her?”

Sian seemed momentarily bewildered.

It was understandable, as Nurbia had suddenly screamed for no apparent reason.

【Kkeuaaaaaaaack!!!】

She seemed to be in considerable pain.

“Did Leah do that?”

-No. I didn’t do anything.

Leah also wore a bewildered expression.

Sian turned his gaze back to Nurbia.

Nurbia was still screaming in agony.

Sian shifted his gaze slightly.

And he could see Semir watching Nurbia with trembling eyes.

Semir’s hands were shaking.

His expression was filled with shock, as if he had faced a shocking truth.

“Helen…”

And then Semir’s muttering reached his ears.

“Could this be…”

Only then could Sian grasp the general situation.

【Haa…! Haa…!】

Nurbia gasped for breath.

Sian gripped his sword and stared at Nurbia.

But for some reason, Nurbia’s madness was no longer felt.

Perhaps because of that.

The chaotic creatures around them also disappeared.

As expected, everyone’s attention was focused on them.

Sian decided to observe the situation for now.

【Se, Semir….】

Nurbia slowly opened her mouth.

And it was different from the voice he had heard so far.

The appearance of the woman before him.

It was the clear voice that the woman rightfully should have.

“Helen… Is it really you, Helen?”

Semir said in a trembling voice.

【Even after 100 years… you still haven’t forgotten me….】

Nurbia… no, Helen, said.

At that sight, Semir replied in a trembling voice.

“How… how could I ever forget you.”

【If it’s Semir… I thought you would be like that. Semir was the most dwarvish dwarf I’ve ever seen.】

“What… what happened? What is that form…”

Soon, Semir began to walk towards Helen.

【Don’t come any closer!】

Helen shouted.

Semir stopped in his tracks.

Helen lowered her gaze and said.

【Semir. It’s already too late for me. I’ve become a vessel for a demon.】

-That woman was a vessel for a demon?

Leah exclaimed in surprise.

A vessel for a demon.

It was literally a vessel that could contain a demon.

And humans who could become vessels for demons were rare.

Not only humans but also other races were rare.

Especially if that demon was one of the Seven Demon Lords, the Demon of Sloth.

A thousand years ago.

The final battle with the demons took place here, in the Forest of Darkness.

According to Leah, all the demons were annihilated at that time.

So, why the Demon of Sloth was still alive now was a mystery.

But if at that time.

The demons were not completely annihilated and remained in the Forest of Darkness.

Perhaps… 100 years ago.

Helen returned to the Forest of Darkness and was spotted by Nurbia, who devoured her.

That’s why Helen couldn’t return to Semir.

-But… it’s already too late.

Leah said with a pitiful expression.

Helen had become a vessel for a demon.

Once a vessel had been devoured, it was irreversible.

Moreover, the period was too long.

As many as 100 years.

Helen had already been swallowed by Nurbia.

She was no longer a human being.

“W-what do you mean? A vessel for a demon? What is that…”

【There’s no time to explain in detail.】

In an instant, Helen’s expression began to distort.

But Helen forced her mouth open.

【Semir, please forget me. And live your life, Semir. That way… I can leave in peace.】

Helen looked at Semir.

Helen’s eyes held something that could not be expressed with just the word ‘sadness’.

【I’ve endured… until now to say these words.】

Helen could feel her mind fading.

The spirit that had been bound was disappearing.

Soon, the human Helen would be gone, and only the Demon of Sloth would remain.

But it was fortunate.

That she could convey these words.

And that she could see him one more time.

She thought she would never see him again.

She thought she would disappear without ever conveying her feelings.

For the past 100 years.

Every moment was a temptation to give up to the demon.

But Helen did not let go of her mind.

She endured the terrible pain with all her might.

For Semir, who would be waiting for her forever.

Fortunately, her suffering was not in vain….

Helen felt truly relieved.

At that moment.

【Kkyaaaaaaack!】

Helen let out a terrible scream.

Soon, a chilling madness began to rise around Helen again.

【Haa…! Haa…! That damn woman…!】

The rough voice was heard again.

Sian could tell that the woman now was not Helen but Nurbia.

【Why is this woman suddenly…!】

“What have you done to Helen!”

In an instant, Semir roared and charged at Nurbia.

A huge, unusual hammer in Semir’s hand.

Nurbia lightly raised her hand.

Jjeoeeoeong─!

A tremendous roar erupted.

At the same time, the barrier of madness cracked.

【This power is…?】

Nurbia’s eyebrows twitched.

It was quite strong and familiar.

No different from a thousand years ago.

The power was quite similar to one of the six beings who had troubled them.

Nurbia stared at Semir.

Darkness settled in.

【You are a descendant of that damn dwarf.】

Nurbia immediately recognized Semir’s identity.

The dwarf who had slaughtered demons with terrifying power.

However.

A descendant is just a descendant.

【You are infinitely weaker than that dwarf.】

“Kkeuaaaaaaack!”

Dark red madness erupted and ensnared Semir.

Just then.

A streak of sword light flashed in the corner of Nurbia’s vision.

A strike that targeted a fleeting gap.

Kkwuaaaaaang!

The space shook violently with a terrible explosion.

A blonde human was seen in the gap.

It was Sian.

【You…!】

Nurbia gritted her teeth and shouted.

As expected, this time too.

The madness scattered for a moment.

Nurbia raised her hand, wrapped in madness.

A terrifying madness that vibrated the space.

“Leah!”

Kkiyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!!

A terrible wail erupted with Sian’s cry.

Soon, the darkness that had bloomed around them surged towards Nurbia.

【You bastards!】

Nurbia shot madness at Leah’s surging darkness.

A brief gap appeared.

Sian hurriedly carried the fallen Semir away.

At the same time, Sian shouted to the back.

“Now!!!”

At Sian’s cry, divine machine arrows appeared in the distance.

It was Hans, who had left to evacuate the territory residents.

Hans and Grayson had evacuated all the territory residents and brought the divine machine arrows.

Kieeeeeeeeing…!

A tremendous wave of magical power erupted from a total of six divine machine arrows.

Pushushushushuk!!

Soon, flames erupted from the divine machine arrows, sending all the loaded arrows into the sky.

A black rain of arrows covered the sky of Ruben.

It poured down accurately on Nurbia, who was blocking Leah’s darkness.

Kwakwakwakwakwakwang!!!!

Kkwuaaaaaang!!!

The ground shook violently with a tremendous explosion.

A thick cloud of dust obscured the view.

The firepower of the six divine machine arrows had devastated the area where Nurbia was.

It was impossible to withstand that firepower.

【Keuhak…!】

Nurbia’s voice was heard from within the dust cloud.

Nurbia was very confused now.

It was just a place where mere humans lived.

Infinitely weak and feeble humans.

But what was that legion-class vengeful spirit confronting her?

And what was this terrible rain of arrows?

Above all, that human who kept scattering her madness.

Looking at that human kept bringing back bad memories.

【Keuhahak…!】

Sticky blood poured from the corners of Nurbia’s mouth.

If it was her original power, these guys would be nothing.

The vessel’s interference was also a hindrance, and the manifestation was not complete either.

She had to find it for a complete manifestation.

But she had no idea where it was.

【How dare you!】

Hwaaaaaaaak!!

An indescribable madness erupts.

Once again, the earth is dyed black, and the earth is swallowed by the abyss as if black flowers are in full bloom.

Kieeeeeeeeeeeeeeek───!!

The chaotic creatures that pop out again.

【I’ll kill you all!】

Nurbia’s madness bursts out, filling the space.

But the soldiers of Ruben rather raised their fighting spirit.

“Don’t let those guys get close to the Lord!”

“Charge!”

Kwajik!

Peoseoseok!

The soldiers were once again engaged in a fierce battle against the creatures.

And.

“Stay here and recover. Hans! Please take care of Chief Semir!”

Sian laid the battered Semir in a safe place.

Then, he immediately raised his sword and charged at Nurbia.

The power of magic that erupted.

It contained a chilling power.

“Keuhak!”

It was infinitely insufficient to reach the Demon of Sloth, Nurbia.

-That woman!

Kkiyaaaaaaaaaaack!!

If it weren’t for Leah, the situation would have ended long ago.

Sian confronted Nurbia with Leah.

And the dwarves watched the scene.

The dwarves who were fighting the creatures slowly looked around.

“Don’t back down!”

“If we back down, Ruben is in danger! Fight to the end!”

The soldiers were blocking the pouring creatures.

The soldiers’ battle was truly amazing.

But the onrushing chaotic creatures were endless.

Even if they were killed, they crawled up again from the land of the abyss.

On the other hand, the soldiers were slowly getting tired.

They knew that they would reach their limit someday, and that it was not far off.

And the Demon of Sloth, Nurbia.

It was surprising that the woman was the woman Chief Semir had been waiting for.

But what does it matter now?

The woman was no longer Helen but Nurbia, a demon that was not enough to be called ‘terrible’.

Could everyone here gather together and confront her and win?

Well.

The dwarves could not easily nod their heads.

No, they could already find themselves shaking their heads.

Therefore.

“······”

The dwarves could tell that everything was over.

Helen, whom they had been waiting for so long, had been swallowed by the demon.

Their tribes were now on the verge of being swallowed by the demon.

It’s over.

The dwarves lowered their heads without realizing it.

The scene was the end that those living in this Forest of Darkness deserved to face.

They had struggled to live, but in the end, it was just a struggle.

This destruction was destined from the beginning.

But why.

“Don’t give up! Fight to the end!”

Why don’t those soldiers give up?

The dwarves could not understand the humans.

Just then.

“Can you still fight?”

A human’s voice was heard from the side.

Was it Lucas?

He was one of the human friends who had treated them in the dwarf village the other day.

Lucas slowly opened his mouth.

“If you can fight, please take care of our territory residents in the back.”

Lucas was already gripping his sword.

So, the dwarves had no choice but to ask.

“It’s meaningless….”

The gaze they looked at.

There, Kmaru was lowering his gaze.

“We can’t win. Even if we block the creatures, that demon….”

“I know.”

At that moment, Lucas interrupted Kmaru’s words and said.

“I know very well that there is nothing we can do.”

“Then why….”

Lucas glanced at Semir.

An expression that felt some will.

“Aren’t you fighting?”

“What… did you say?”

“Isn’t the Lord fighting now?”

Lucas raised his gaze.

Following that gaze, Sian was fighting against Nurbia.

But he was just fighting.

Sian was being unilaterally pushed back by Nurbia.

It was obvious what awaited at the end of that fight.

But.

“As long as the Lord doesn’t fall. Ruben will not fall either.”

Lucas’s eyes were filled with a firm belief.

And it was not just Lucas.

The soldiers of Ruben who are fighting now.

“Don’t back down! Don’t let a single one get to the Lord!!!”

“Euaaaaaaaaa!!”

They also had eyes similar to Lucas.

“······”

The dwarves, including Kmaru, were at a loss for words.

It was a situation where they could not find even a glimmer of hope.

There was no way to overcome this situation now.

But what on earth….

What is that Sian that everyone here sends such faith?

Kmaru’s head slowly turned.

Along with that, all the dwarves’ heads turned.

The place they looked at.

There, Sian was charging at Nurbia again.

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Evil blooms.

Kkwakwang!

The surroundings are shattered with Nurbia’s light gesture.

The sword strike disappeared.

The flowing darkness devoured the space and covered Sian.

“Keuhahak…!”

The shock that felt like his whole body would be shattered.

Sian ended up flying far away into the air.

-Sian!!

Leah screamed and ran at Nurbia.

A chilling thought covers Nurbia.

Jjeoeong─!

But Nurbia lightly scattered Leah’s thoughts.

Sian could tell that Leah was constantly sending thoughts, but even that would not last long.

The vision becomes blurry.

He can’t win.

Sian unknowingly thought that.

The Demon of Sloth, Nurbia.

One of the Seven Demon Lords.

Although it seemed that she was not able to exert her original power now.

If that were the case, he would have been finished without even having a chance to resist.

But even that was unbearable.

At Sian’s current level, he cannot win.

It’s over.

Ruben collapses here.

He had struggled so much, but… was the struggle just a struggle after all?

Sian unknowingly thought that.

Would Kyle have been able to do it?

He would have. Not only would he have been able to do it, but this situation would not have even happened.

But Sian was not Kyle.

That’s why he couldn’t do it like Kyle.

He is chasing after Kyle, but that distant realm is still daunting.

The maximum level that the current Sian can reach is 0.08%.

Even that was 0.08% in the beginner’s progress rate.

Compared to the realm after that, it would probably be impossible to even compare.

It was too far, too far.

The gap between Sian and Kyle.

Sian had seen Kyle’s sword.

The ultimate martial art.

It was worthy of being called that.

Sian saw the ultimate martial art with his own eyes.

He saw exactly what it was with his own eyes.

That’s why he can’t reach it.

Saaaaa….

In an instant, the scenery changed and Kyle’s figure appeared before his eyes.

Was it a hallucination? Of course.

Kyle was a figure from a thousand years ago.

There was no way he would suddenly appear like this.

But Sian could clearly see Kyle’s figure.

Kyle was standing there, fluttering his long silver hair.

The battlefield dyed red.

Countless demons were scattered around Kyle.

Kyle was standing proudly on top of those demons.

As if he was pushing down the entire world, Kyle was standing like that.

Soon, Kyle’s sword moves.

It was the same as what Sian had seen through the gacha [a type of lottery or random reward system] of the superior package in the past.

A bizarre power that tears apart everything it touches.

Exceed, the realm beyond that.

The only existence in the long history of the continent.

The strongest Arnaiz.

He can’t reach it.

The current Sian could not reach Kyle beyond that.

Even the attempt to reach it.

It was an arrogant and presumptuous thought.

Sian could not reach such Kyle.

That’s why he couldn’t properly demonstrate the swordsmanship that Kyle showed.

But just once.

Just once at this moment.

The territory residents who follow him.

Those soldiers who are fighting with their lives on the line.

Leah, who is desperately trying to protect him.

Amelia and Ellie, who are worried and unable to run away.

The people of Ruben who believe in him.

Even if it’s just for them, just once.

Even if he can’t fully unfold it.

Even if he can’t perfectly imitate it.

Even if he can’t do it again….

At that moment.

Kyle’s sword stopped.

Soon, Kyle turns around.

Even though it was just a hallucination.

Kyle’s two eyes, his gaze.

He is looking at Sian.

And.

Try it.

Such a voice… was heard.

Was it Kyle’s voice?

I don’t know. I can’t know.

However, the Kyle he looked at, the Kyle in the hallucination.

He was just looking at Sian indifferently.

Saaaaa….

The hallucination scatters.

And.

Kwakwakwakwakwakwakwa…!!

An indescribable darkness began to swirl at the end of Sian’s sword.

Hmm!

Nurbia trembled greatly at the aura she felt for a moment.

And when she faced the existence of that aura.

【You…! You…!! You…!!!】

The emotion of ‘horror’ was clearly engraved on Nurbia’s face.

It can’t be. It can’t be.

It can never happen.

But this sense of oppression.

It’s not a delusion.

This is… this is…!

【It can’t be!!】

Nurbia shot out a magical power of madness.

-Where are you going…!

【Get lost, spirit!!】

Leah flies far away with the madness that erupts.

A hideous madness that even Leah cannot handle.

Kwagagagagagak!

The magical power of madness covered Sian.

Sian quietly watched the scene.

Sian is not Kyle.

His talent was so terrible that he couldn’t even become a knight.

If Kai and Durak had learned the Demon Soul Asura Sword, would they have been further ahead than the current Sian?

Maybe they would have.

But Sian was not Kai or Durak either.

Sian was clearly chasing after Kyle.

But honestly, he couldn’t imagine it.

The strongest Arnaiz.

Exceed, the realm beyond that.

Honestly, Sian couldn’t imagine the day he would approach that distant realm, that version of himself.

But at this moment.

He touched it.

It’s too weak, but.

No, it’s something so shabby that it’s embarrassing to even call it weak.

Clearly.

Flash!

He touched something.

Sian’s two eyes flashed open.

Jet-black darkness rippled in his two eyes.

A powerful suppression held Sian’s body.

The price for trying to reach an unreachable realm.

But Sian cut off the power that was suppressing his whole body and forcibly swung his sword.

Kkwadeudeudeuk.

The joints that were overloaded were cut off.

The muscles of his whole body are torn.

But he ignored it.

Instead, he gathered more magic.

Can he do it?

Can he do it?

‘No.’

Sian shook his head.

That’s not the problem.

Kkwadeudeuk, Sian clenched his sword until it broke.

‘It’s impossible.’

The thought that he can’t do it comes to his mind.

It spreads rapidly like a plague.

So, he erases his thoughts.

‘I can’t handle it.’

An anxiety that he can’t do it rises from one side of his chest.

It grabs and clings to Sian’s mind.

A hideous darkness blooms throughout Sian’s body.

But it was different from evil.

It was also different from madness.

Devil.

That original power.

“Demon Soul Asura Sword.”

All the blooming darkness and madness succumb.

Thus, it forces all things in the world to obey.

“First Form.”

The steps he takes.

Nurbia takes a step back.

【It can’t be…! It can never be!!!】

Nurbia raises her hand and bursts out madness indiscriminately.

But it disappears.

The blooming madness.

The looming evil.

In the end, it returns to the essence that was born, the devil, and is reduced.

【No way! No way!! How can you…! How can you…!!!!!】

Finally, the emotion of fear blooms on Nurbia’s face.

A thousand years ago.

The nightmare of the demons that no demon could approach.

Nurbia takes another step back.

In the meantime.

Pasak─!

A simple sound was heard.

It was like the gesture of a conductor finishing a movement.

Too.

“Asura’s Heavenly Slaughter.”

It was a simple sound.