The demon king looked pitifully at me as I stared up at him with wide eyes, my arms couldn't move and my legs were stuck to the ground, my body kept on shaking, I can't control my body. He himself stood up from his throne and made his way to me, with huge and heavy steps he shook the ground with each powerful steps. The furiousness was spread across his face as he glared at me, this was the strongest pressure I've felt and it made me regret even mentioning the ladies of revelation. No this is wrong! I need to stand my ground here! How can I be even strong enough to protect the ones I love if I give up now. With trembling legs, I stood up and it was wobbly at first but I got used to it, after finally standing the overwhelming figure of the demon king was right in front of me, overshadowing and covering me from anything else. The demon king lowered his head to meet me face to face at the same level, he screamed at my face but it wasn't as strong as the everlasting ice crown fragment, wait...no I'll just deal with that crown fragment later.
"NOW, WHAT DO YOU PLAN WITH THE LADIES OF REVELATION HUMAN?!" He shouted again
"I'M TAKING THEM BACK HOME! THEY DON'T BELONG HERE AND THEY DON'T DESERVE TO BE A SACRIFICE TO WHOEVER THE HELL!"
"Big words for a mere mortal, a kid at that."
"Hey little Tarus, you shoul-"
Before I could even listen to what big sister Talia was mentioning, the demon king grabbed me by the throat with his large covered in scars rough right hand. I can't breathe as he raised me in the air and then he suddenly flung me to the opposite direction of the door or the throne itself. I immediately used burst mode and I summoned the shield of prejudice to lessen the impact. I covered my self with the shield in front of me, I braced for collision and it was a miracle that I quickly used the shield because if not I would have been impaled with fragments of walls that were so firm that the walls only cracked a bit. Pain spread through my body and the force of the impact was enough to make my arms and chest numb. The demon king walked again in my direction this time even with heavier steps and an even more furious face. The ground shook with each and every step he made, he glared at me even more, he probably wants me killed.
"TARUS NEISPIRA, SHOW ME YOUR TRUE POWER! THEN I WILL JUDGE THEE AFTER I'VE SEEN WHAT YOUR CAPABLE OF! IF YOU CAN'T EVEN PUT A SCRATCH ON MY BODY, I WILL THEN DEEM YOU USELESS AND MAKE YOU LIVE FEED FOR THE DEMON! YOU SHALL FACE THE CONSEQUENCES OF YOUR ACTIONS! DO YOU EVEN WANT TO SEE YOUR LOVED ONES SACRIFICED AND TORTURED ENOUGH TO MAKE THEY'RE SOUL LEAVE AND MAKE THEIR BODIES NOTHING BUT MERE HUSKS?! DO YOU EVEN WANT TO SEE THAT OR ARE YOU NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO EVEN PROTECT THESE FOUR LITTLE GIRLS?! ANSWER ME TARUS NEISPIRA!"
Body battered, covered in blood, bones cracked and sticking out, skin ripped, muscles sore, arms and legs numb and covered with blood, my transformation reverted to base form. I summoned the Nemax and used it as a crane to guide me walk, I stood up and sneered at the huge demon king walking nearby.
"WHAT THE HELL DID YOU JUST SAY YOU PESKY DEMON?! IF YOU EVEN TRY TO HARM THEM IN EVERY WAY OR FORM I'LL MAKE SURE THAT I'LL HAUNT YOU TILL DEATH AND MAKE SURE THAT YOUR RACE SUFFERS! I MIGHT BE WEAK RIGHT NOW BUT I'LL STILL MAKE SURE YOU SUFFER TILL THE LAST BITTER END EVEN IF YOU TRY ANYTHING TO THEM!"
"I like your attitude kid, but your still not strong enough to change the fate of others!"
As he said that, four horns grew from his head, the sheer pressure became even stronger. I gritted my teeth and forced transformation and the one and only horn grew out of my head, the black rough-surfaced horn boosted my strength and I didn't even bother feeling the pain and exhaustion because my body can't handle it anymore. Hate, rage, madness, guilt, and regret filled up my heart, my regenerative ability worked quickly and healed up my battered body.
"four horns vs. one horn and a kid at that?! My lord! Forgive me for being rude but I think using four horns is too much for even a kid!"
"CAN'T YOU SEE THE EXPRESSION ON HIS FACE?! THIS MIGHT BE THE EXCITEMENT I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THESE PAST 500 YEARS!"
"My lord...please remember that he's just a kid!"
"CAN A KID MAKE A FACE LIKE THAT?! CAN A KID LET OUT THIS MUCH BLOODLUST!? HE CAN'T EVEN BE CALLED A KID ANYMORE!"
"MY LORD, PLEASE STOP THIS AT ONCE! I BEG YOU! HIS SOUL WILL BE DESTROYED IF YOU GO FURTHER!?"
"THIS IS A TEST OF WILL! IF HE CAN'T EVEN PUT A MERE SCRATCH ON ME, THEN WHAT IS HIS VALUE?!"
"DEMON KING!!"
"HAHAHA, THAT'S THE RIGHT EXPRESSION KID! TARUS NEISPIRA! I DARE YOU TO BLOCK AND PARRY THIS ATTACK!"
He summoned a greatsword and it seemed so large that I can't probably even block that thing. I readied to block it by using a defensive stance and using every defensive skill I have. Fear consumed me as the monstrous great sword came slicing down the air between me and the demon king.
"TARUS NEISPIRA!!"
"DEMON KING!!"
We shouted each other's name's as we were about to collide, quick swift footsteps came running hurriedly to where I was...the person pushed me and took the blow from the great sword. The impact was so strong that the floor started to crack and a huge strong gust of wind made me slide back a bit. A loud feminine scream can be heard, she must be screaming in pain, I ran with all my might to get to the sword whilst retaliating against the strong gust of wind. The greatsword shone a blinding white light and it lasted for a few seconds. I finally got to the impact zone with the person on laid on the ground and the sword dug into the top right of her chest are until her right arm and blood were pooling around her.
"DEMON KING! RAISE YOUR DAMNED SWORD! YOU STRUCK SOMEONE!"
He raised his sword and I shook as I saw the face...the face...
"Cherri?"
"Tarus...finally...I was able to protect you...even once..."
"Cherri!? This can't be happening!"
"Thank you for giving me a happy childhood and for making me laugh and being there for me in times of need...Hey...don't cry now..."
"How can you tell me not to cry?! This must be some sort of illusion right!?"
"I don't have much time left...the greatsword that I was struck with was filled with a curse...so for now...it's time to say goodbye...Thank you...Tarus...for giving me a childhood filled with joy...and for the times you protected me...not gonna lie but you were manly...I'll be going now...I'll say hi to aunt and uncle for you and tell them about your achievements...bye-bye Tarus..."
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