"Uhh!" Raqnid could sense a strong force near Ray.
Raqnid could feel it because one of his arrows was on Ray. Before meeting Shara, he had seen Ray and the other Heroes first. Then, he silently placed one of his arrows behind Ray without his knowledge.
"Teleport Item!"
'Zooop!' Raqnid disappeared from the battlefield.
"You're finished, Heroooo!" Demon King attacked Ray.
'Zooop!' Raqnid appeared behind Ray, holding the arrow that was placed on him.
[Assassin Mode: On]
Quickly, Raqnid spun his body forward towards Ray and blocked the Demon King's attack with his dagger.
'WHOOOSH!'
'CLAANNG!'
"Huh? Who are you?" Demon King asked, surprised by Raqnid's appearance.
"Huh?" Ray was also surprised.
Raqnid didn't answer Demon King Volkanon's question. His face was covered tightly with his hoodie to avoid being recognized.
*Where are the other Heroes? Why is Ray alone?* Raqnid thought.
"If you won't speak, I'll tear your mouth apart so you'll be mute forever! GARGGGHH!"
'Shoooshhh!'
Demon King swiftly rushed towards Raqnid to attack. Without afraid, Raqnid also rushed to attack Demon King. They collided.
'Claang!'
'Shrinkk!'
'Claang!'
'Shrinkk!'
'Claang!'
Ray stood frozen, watching the intense battle between the two. Their movements were so fast that it was hard for Ray to follow with his eyes.
'Claang!' 'Shrinkk!' 'Claang!'
Both of them exchanged blows. The fight between them was fierce.
'Cut'
'Cut'
"Gerghh!" Demon King got hit by Raqnid's attack. Since the Demon King was only using his hands, it was easy for Raqnid to launch an attack with his dagger. Demon King got gradually injured from Raqnid's assault.
'Shoosh!' Demon King stepped back.
"Not bad. You managed to injure me. I admit that you're stronger than that Hero!"
'Zooop'
Suddenly, a black circle appeared in front of Demon King. He put his hand into the black circle and pulled something out.
"Behold this precious artifact!"
Demon King pulled out a sword from the black circle. Raqnid seized the opportunity to attack, throwing one of his knives towards Demon King while he was still taking out his sword.
'ZHOOSH!'
'WHOOSH!' Demon King quickly parried Raqnid's knife with his sword.
'Clannk!' The knife bounced upward.
"Heh, daring of you to attack when I'm unprepared!"
'SHOOSH!'
Raqnid rushed forward towards Demon King, who had just parried his knife. Once again, Raqnid took the chance to attack when Demon King was unprepared after deflecting his knife.
'HYOOSH!'
'CLANK!'
"Gerghh!" Raqnid attack once again was parried and countered by Demon King Volkanon.
Now, Raqnid was in a dangerous situation after the Demon King unexpectedly blocked his attack. As a result, he needed some time to launch the next attack. Unfortunately, Demon King was already prepared for the next assault.
'WHOOSH!' Demon King swung his sword.
At the same time, Raqnid's knife, which had bounced upward earlier, began to fall rapidly behind the Demon King. At that moment, Raqnid teleported to his knife.
'ZOOP!'
In a split second, Raqnid, who had just teleported behind Demon King, immediately attacked with his knife. Demon King was not to be outdone, quickly twisting his body and...
'CLANNG!' Their swords clashed.
"Surely, you must be wondering why I'm still fast even when using a sword of this size!"
Demon King could read what Raqnid was thinking through the expression on his face. With a sword as massive as that, there was no way his swiftness would remain unaffected.
"Let me explain to you..."
The sword used by Demon King was called the 'Zero-Blade.' It was famous for its uniqueness. Users of this sword wouldn't feel the weight of the sword because it had no mass or weight.
Due to this, Demon King could wield this sword as he pleased without any external force hindering him. This sword would be excessively heavy for those deemed unworthy to wield it.
*Having no weight!* Raqnid thought to himself.
"But unfortunately, not everyone can use this sword. Only those with the title Legendary like me are worthy..."
When their swords clashed, this situation determined who was stronger. Demon King pushed his sword, forcing Raqnid to retreat.
"Now you feel how heavy this sword is!"
'SHOOSH!' Once again, they clashed swords.
'CLANG!'
'CLANK!'
*I won't be able to last long if this continues!*
Every blow Demon King delivered with his sword felt incredibly heavy when Raqnid blocked it, making it difficult for him to withstand each incoming attack.
"Garggghh!" Demon King relentlessly attacked, leaving Raqnid unable to parry anymore.
*Gerghh, my attacks won't reach him if I keep parrying. I'm not fast enough to dodge all his attacks. What should I do?*
This time, it was challenging for Raqnid to land an attack on the Demon King, who was now armed. Moreover, every time the blade of Raqnid's knife clashed with the Demon King's sword, the Demon King's sword always prevailed due to its weight and size compared to Raqnid's knife.
Raqnid's weapon was created small and lightweight and was meant to win battles using speed. However, when another weapon appeared that was larger and heavier, able to match his speed, that larger and heavier weapon would inevitably prevail.
"Huff.. Huff.. Huff.."
As Raqnid pondered how to counterattack, Demon King made a grand movement to deliver a powerful blow towards Raqnid.
Raqnid was caught off guard, and by the time he realized it, it was too late. He couldn't dodge the attack and could only parry with both of his knife blades.
'CLANNG!'
Raqnid was sent flying even though he managed to block the Demon King's powerful strike.
'SHOOSH!'
Raqnid was thrown far, crashing into the walls of the palace.
'DOOOM!'
"Ahhh!" The impact caused Raqnid to suffer severe injuries. Part of his body was embedded in the shattered wall. Blood began to flow from his head, dripping onto his cheeks. Due to his low durability, the effects of the impact were severe.
*cough cough* He coughed, also spitting out blood.
"Heh, daring to think of other things while fighting me!" Demon King said.
*Why did I choose to go through something painful like this!... For what? My previous life was good enough... Why did I choose this path?... Hah... (smiles) It's all because of her...*
Demon King ignored Raqnid, as Raqnid seemed unable to continue the fight. Now, he turned his attention to Ray, who was still standing.
'Tap tap' the sound of small stones falling.
"Huh?" Demon King heard a noise from Raqnid's direction. He turned to Raqnid and grinned.
"Haha... HAHAHA... HAHA, very admirable... You're still not giving up..."
Raqnid was seen starting to rise again. Little by little, he used the wall to support himself and stand.
'Tap… tap.. tap.' Step by step, Raqnid took to move forward.
"GARGGGHH!" Raqnid then rushed towards Demon King.
"HEREE I COMEEIII!" Demon King also rushed towards Raqnid.
'CLANNG!!!'