The difference between having the power and being able to utilize it effectively and efficiently can be very obvious. And I accept that. After all, I just received the skill like ten minutes ago. But it's just that, I still want to defeat the guy no matter what.
However, I am in a pinch as of the moment.
Despite using my
Not even that power up Slayer gave me helped. Charging and attacking without a prior strategy really is not a good choice.
"You have one of the shards within you. I will be taking it."
He plunges his hand on my chest and pain radiates in my body. It's akin to being stabbed by a sharp and big object only without the blood. Instead, a bluish-white light outlines his arm as he plunged deeper into my chest.
"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!"
It hurts! It hurts! It hurts!
I thought I knew pain, but right now the pain I'm feeling is the worst I've ever felt. And it's not helping that his face looks like a maniac's!
"Get the bloody hell away from me!"
A small beam of energy emerges from my hand and shoots at him.
A result of my panic maybe? So I still can't actually control it.
"AAAAAAAAAAUUUUGGGG!"
That wasn't me. That was Levton.
He got hit by that small beam which pierced his chest. With that, I kick him and distance myself from the wailing demon who's cradling his bleeding chest.
"How dare you… How dare you! How dare you do this to the future ruler of Hell!" he shouts and I can feel his energy spike up.
Damn it! His anger is seriously fueling his power.
Well, he's not the only one that can play that game. I have my very own pent up anger towards him as well.
He's the reason Sylvia, Klint and I became orphans again. He killed the guardian of Mt. Kanlaon for his own gain. And just minutes ago, he harmed the people I care about once again.
I'm not about to let him off from that. I wanted revenge, and I will be taking it.
I feel power surge within me, manifesting in bluish-white light that's covering my body.
Hmm… on a side note, I feel like I keep getting linked to the color bluish-light. I wonder why? Does it have to do with the heart? Is it the color of me soul? Am I-
Snap out of it April! Focus on the current situation!
With one last cry, Levton starts charging at me, his fist covered in dark violet light, dark energy. I mimic the same thing and cover my own fist with my own energy and lunge at him.
I will get him today, no matter what!
I deliver my punch with a battle cry, intending to meet Levton's energy covered fist. I can already feel the force as the two massive energies get closer. I can already guess it whoever loses this one will be the one to die.
Our fists are now only a meter apart when a figure suddenly appears between out attacks.
Damn it! Is this guy trying to kill himself? But it's already too late to retract my attack!
My eyes widen as a hand receive my fist and the energy I gathered vanishes.
Eh? Why? How did that happen?
"I swear the current generation is a pain in the neck." says a masculine voice in a tone of disbelief.
"Who-"
What. The. Hell?
Okay maybe that's not the proper thing to say but I got nothing else in my head. As of the moment, I am face to face with a tall being with lightly tanned skin and pitch black horns. It is a contrast to his snow white hair which seems to flutter in the wind. His eyes; a pair of golden orbs within a red sclera is looking at me as if assessing whether he'll kill me then dump me or kill me then eat me.
*GULP*
I feel a hand on my shoulder and I see a face I haven't seen in quite some time; Ferigo. He bows and suddenly starts dragging me away.
Eh? Why? I'm in the middle of a fight!
"Ferigo! What are you doing? I have a score to settle with Levton!" I shout at him as I try to get out of his grip. But whatever boost I had before is now gone and Ferigo's hands wouldn't even budge.
"It's much better to calm down young master. Lord Belial is not someone you do not want to anger."
Belial? The demon who received mine and Levton's attacks with his bare hand?
On the other side of the tall figure is Levton who seems to be dragged by a man with the same hair as him. He seems to be struggling more than me so whoever is with him hit him which somehow calmed him down.
Ferigo suddenly stops and he holds me in place, facing the person he called 'Lord Belial'.
"Hmm… The barrier in this area is rather impressive." Belial says and turns to me. "This is your doing?"
I can only nod my head. He snaps his fingers and Slayer suddenly flashes a message.
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The crater, uprooted trees and well, all the destruction we made vanish and we're back inside the forest at the foot of Mt. Kanlaon.
"Now then. I will let this slide since one has only been added as a candidate recently, but any further attack is now subject to disciplinary action and consequences."
""Yes your lordship.""
"Great Duke Destas li Dantalion!"
"Yes your lordship."
Oh, so the guy that dragged Levton is his dad?
"Return to Hell and bring your son with you. Until I say otherwise, he is not to exit your property."
"WHAT?!" Levton exclaims, obviously shocked. "King Belial! I am here on earth on a mission! I have to find the Shards of the Primordial!"
It's his mission? Who the hell would give him such a mission? And why?
"I do not remember approving such a mission nor received any paperwork regarding it. Candidate Levton, you are well aware that the Shards of the Primordial are off limits!"
Levton is silent, refusing to meet anyone's eyes. For a moment I actually feel sorry for him.
Nah. If anything I'm probably on the brink of laughing my butt off at his predicament.
"Bring him back to Hell now Grand Duke. He will be tried by the remaining Kings of Hell."
My enemy and his father vanish.
Tch! Our fight is not finished yet! I still got a score to settle with him!
"April Frost!" King Belial suddenly yells!
Me? Why?
"Uhm… Yes?"
"Under the recommendation of Ferigo von Purson, you are added into the roster of High King of Hell candidates. King of Hell Ferigo will be explaining the details as well as prepare you. I will take my leave."
Eh?
Eh?
What just happened?
EEEEEEEHHHHH?
Me? A candidate to be the High King of Hell?
Why? When did that happen? Why?
What the heck is going on?!