The tension I had felt moments ago now seemed pointless.
‘Rank 11, huh.’
I was clearly aiming for a Great Demon within the top 10.
Since Jaratan had fallen and Se-un had taken the 10th spot, I had been waiting for a Great Demon within the top 9, but all that came was an 11th-ranked demon.
Se-un, who had been rampaging to summon a Great Demon, was now feeling utterly dejected.
“What is it, human? That look in your eyes.”
“Isn’t the term ‘Great Demon’ used to refer to demons up to the 10th rank?”
“What?”
“Is the title of Great Demon so cheap that even the 11th rank is called a Great Demon?”
Even if I catch the 11th-ranked demon, Se-un’s rank won’t change.
Still, it’s not bad since I can throw it to Beelzebub as food or collect the equipment it has, but I can’t help but feel disappointed.
Of course, the opposing demon also noticed Se-un’s reaction, and his face twisted roughly.
“How dare… a mere human say such a thing? Instead of bowing your head at the arrival of Ariok himself!”
“Just asking in case, but if I defeat you, will a *real* Great Demon come?”
“This body *is* the real Great Demon! Because that Jaratan you defeated took the 10th rank, the ranks in Shura Realm are…”
“Shut up.”
“You…!”
I roughly understand what he’s saying.
Because there is no 10th rank in Shura Realm due to Jaratan, he, the 11th rank, *thinks* he is a Great Demon. The reason he appeared before Se-un’s eyes is probably because he coveted the 10th rank.
I understand everything, but.
‘It has nothing to do with me.’
What does that have to do with Se-un?
Either way, he doesn’t seem like the type to give up even if I say I won’t fight him, so I just need to conserve my strength as planned and defeat him.
“This body is! The Great Demon of Blades, Ariok!”
Great Demon of Blades.
As if to prove that title, sharp blades emerged from Ariok’s entire body.
Furthermore, the sight of him rushing forward with the sharpest horns pointed forward was literally a blade onslaught.
Se-un raised Durandal [a legendary sword] to block the attack, but.
“Do you think a weak human who relies on weapons can withstand this body’s attack!”
Clang!
Ariok twisted Se-un’s Durandal with his two horns, tilting his head.
Attacks continued in that state.
Because blades were sprouting all over his body, Se-un had no choice but to put down Durandal and take out the next weapon.
“I look forward to seeing how many weapons you have!”
The blades on his body were sharply curved upwards, like fishhooks, snatching Se-un’s weapons.
Moreover, it seemed he could change the shape of the blades, making it difficult to deal with.
He created distance and swung a blunt weapon, but the opponent created a giant greatsword with one arm to counter Se-un’s attack, then bent the end like a scythe and even smashed Se-un’s blunt weapon.
‘So, a Great Demon is still a Great Demon, huh.’
I’m conserving my strength while fighting, but he’s a more difficult opponent than I thought.
To completely block attacks through weapons with that ability.
However, even if I attack with my bare hands, it seems difficult to strike his blade-covered body without taking damage.
‘In that case.’
– According to the mysteries of the White Tower, the casting speed of ‘Lightning Spear’ is increased.
Spears made of lightning floated around Se-un.
However, the number of spears was different from when he used it before.
Eight lightning spears floated up at once.
They rushed towards Ariok all at once.
“Did you think magic would work!”
Ariok’s blade split the lightning spears.
Even though it’s a blade, it’s a blade transformed from a part of his body, so it would be normal to take damage from the electricity even if he split the lightning spears.
However, his attack destroyed the connection of mana that made up the lightning spears, splitting the property of electricity itself.
“You’re weak! There’s no way a guy like you properly defeated Jaratan! You must have been using your human tricks!”
Ariok rotated fiercely as if dancing.
The blades sprouting all over his body rotated, tearing apart all eight lightning spears.
However, what he saw in front of him after tearing apart all the lightning spears was not Se-un’s neck.
– According to the mysteries of the Black Tower, the power of ‘Hell Fire’ is strengthened.
– According to the mysteries of the Green Tower, the speed of ‘Hell Fire’ is increased.
…..
– Numerous mysteries combine to manifest the Infinity Circle.
– The two magics are fused by the Infinity Circle to exert even more powerful performance.
Hellfire.
The hot flames were rushing right in front of his eyes.
“You…!”
It was already impossible to avoid.
Ariok dyed his entire body black and tried to rotate his body to cut through the flames, but.
Crack.
Se-un didn’t even allow that.
The Fangs of Gluttony, which appeared out of thin air, bit his arm and blocked his movement.
Clearly, there were sharp blades in that spot as well, but the Fangs of Gluttony bit and clung to Ariok without caring about the blades.
“Kuaaaaak!”
Kwarururuk!!
The flames of hell blazed.
Fortunately, the Fangs of Gluttony did not last infinitely, so the restraint was quickly released, but his entire body was already covered in flames.
He swung his blades and struggled, but the flames did not go out easily.
Using that gap, Se-un’s sword, which he swung, cut through his side, and an even louder scream was heard from within the flames.
“What are you doing! Are the humans of Shura Realm scared of a human and just standing still!”
Ariok barely raised his voice from within the flames and shouted.
The demons who heard those words sneered at Ariok.
“Even though he’s a Great Demon, I was watching the fight, but he’s eventually waving the white flag [surrendering].”
“There’s a reason why the 11th rank is the 11th rank.”
“Even while burning, he’s still running his mouth.”
Ariok was a demon who had a lot of controversy over whether he should be considered a Great Demon or not because of his 11th rank.
In the midst of all that, he’s showing himself being defeated by a human, so it’s only natural that those words are coming out.
Even though they themselves were being torn apart just a moment ago.
Does that mean they’re ignoring Ariok?
That wasn’t the case.
“I don’t like it, but I can’t miss this opportunity!”
“It’s a free-for-all, a free-for-all!”
“The human is a human, but it would be good to defeat Ariok and seize the 11th rank!”
“Kuhahaha! Let’s go!”
The demons here are all war fanatics.
Even though it’s not their place to intervene, and they’ll become moths flying into the fire [self-destructive behavior], they didn’t refuse the fight.
However, Se-un did not allow this.
“I’ll deal with you guys later.”
Grains of sand flowed out from Se-un’s stigma [a mark of disgrace or infamy].
The grains of sand rotated, creating a small whirlpool, which instantly turned into a giant storm.
The only beings the sandstorm allowed were Se-un and Ariok.
“Break through!”
“Ah, it’s not breaking?”
“Is it magic?”
“It’s not magic. It can’t be dispelled.”
“Pegil’s dispel doesn’t work, is his skill dead?”
“I can’t feel the mana formula itself. It’s a completely different system from magic.”
“Damn it, everyone hit it! It’ll break if we keep hitting it!”
The other demons were pushed back by the sandstorm and had no choice but to fall on their butts.
They tried blowing magic and swinging swords, but those attacks didn’t work on the sandstorm.
The sandstorm of the Su-Gwai.
Even if I’m not fighting Outer, its power is amazing enough.
“What the hell! How can a mere human have such power!”
“That line is too cliché.”
Swish.
“Kuaaaak!”
Ariok’s shoulder was cut off by the sword Se-un swung, and his left arm fell off.
In the meantime, he twisted his head to avoid having his neck cut off, but it was impossible to avoid the next attack anyway.
Swish.
The opposite shoulder fell off in succession.
As soon as his body was severed, the flames scorched the wound, making it impossible for even the demon’s unique regeneration.
Fortunately, the flames that had fulfilled their role were gradually fading.
“In the end, victory is mine!”
Ariok leaped from his spot.
By giving up his severed arm and concentrating all his strength on his legs, a shockwave was created in the area as soon as he kicked his legs.
Immediately, all of his strength was concentrated on his sharp horns.
Great Demon of Blades, Ariok.
The charge containing all of his strength could not be stopped by even the hardest rock or steel.
It was truly a one-hit kill.
Even if he was a Great Demon with a higher rank than him, he would not survive if his vital point was hit by these horns.
Although it was a difficult technique to hit, it could be hit sufficiently now that his vision was obscured by the flames and the opponent was off guard.
Clearly, that’s what he thought.
“If this is what a Great Demon is, I’m disappointed.”
Swish.
– Defeated the 11th-ranked demon, ‘Ariok.’
– Achieved a great feat. When leaving the Demon World, you can acquire additional rewards according to your rank.
Se-un’s sword cut Ariok’s neck.
The opponent’s head, which fell powerlessly, still had its eyes wide open as if it couldn’t accept its death.
As expected of a demon, its tenacious vitality was still wriggling its blood and aiming for recursion.
– Devoured ‘Great Demon of Blades, Ariok.’
– Absorbing nutrients increases Strength by 2 and Agility by 3.
There was no such thing as resurrection in front of the Authority of Gluttony.
‘The increase in stats is also insignificant.’
In fact, it wasn’t insignificant. A whopping five stats increased in this one battle.
However, the reason Se-un thought this was because of the battle with Jaratan.
When he faced Jaratan, who was ranked 10th, he poured a lot of strength even with the help of Diablo and the Blue Sea Guild members.
But the 11th-ranked Great Demon, who was only one rank lower, was so weak.
‘Did I overestimate them?’
Now I think that even the Great Demons above him won’t be that strong.
Whoosh-
The sandstorm subsided, and the gazes of the outside world were focused on Se-un.
Everyone was a little embarrassed by the sight of Ariok, who had disappeared without a trace.
“Did he defeat Ariok?”
“Even though he said that, I didn’t think he would be defeated so easily.”
“It seems that defeating Jaratan was real.”
“Kuhahaha! I can’t stand it! Let’s mix swords with me quickly!”
However, they all quickly came to their senses and rushed towards Se-un.
Originally, I had to save my strength here, but Se-un’s thoughts changed a little.
‘Is it difficult to summon them like this.’
I did it because I expected the Great Demons of Shura Realm to have a high spirit of competition, but objectively speaking, there was no reason for them to appear.
Just like Se-un felt when he faced Ariok this time, from their point of view, there was no reason to face Se-un.
Even if they win, their rank won’t change, and if they lose, they’ll lose their rank. It’s a match where the best they can do is break even.
Se-un, who thought he would change his plan, concentrated his mana and looked down at the demons below. As the formula was established, sharp winds rippled around him.
– According to the mysteries of the Black Tower, the power of ‘Frozen Tempest’ is strengthened.
– According to the mysteries of the Red Tower, the range of ‘Frozen Tempest’ is expanded.
Cold chills began to freeze the demons.
Centered on Se-un, ice statues in the shape of demons were created around him.
This won’t kill everyone, but at least it will be impossible to continue fighting here.
Se-un was about to change his plan as he looked at the frozen guys.
“Wow, this human is amazing?”
Someone’s voice was heard from the sky.
Se-un immediately reacted, grabbed the recovered Durandal, and raised his sword.
‘I didn’t feel any signs.’
Se-un couldn’t feel any signs.
Without hesitation, it was clear that a Great Demon had appeared.
However, the situation was more serious than Se-un thought.
“Kenan. Isn’t this more amazing than your cold air?”
“Shut up. The Hellish Ice I handle is not even comparable to that kind of thing.”
“Ariok, that idiot. I knew he would be like that.”
“From the beginning, that guy didn’t have the skills to be included in the Great Demons.”
The number of Great Demons appearing in the sky gradually increased.
The number of guys who appeared in a circle centered on Se-un soon became eight.
In the last moment, with an intense energy that made Se-un’s stigma react and resist on its own.
“……”
The silent ninth demon revealed a solemn appearance.
Se-un could instinctively know.
‘Rank 1.’
That person is the strongest in Shura Realm. No, the fact that he is the strongest Great Demon in the Demon World.