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Red lightning bolts were raining down on the main building of the 7th branch of Kinzelo. It was the thunderstorm created by the Red Plutonian tribe who had just completed their spatial jump.
Just like when the territory of the beastmen was destroyed, normally the fight would be over the moment the Red Plutonian tribe's lightning struck. What followed after that would be one-sided hunting.
However, unlike before, the Red Plutonian tribe could not immediately claim their spoils from the recent lightning strike.
A much larger blue lightning bolt was shaking the entire area of the 7th branch. The Red Plutonian tribesmen who were about to enter the building stopped in their tracks and turned their heads.
"That power... It's him!"
"Jin Runcandel, he's here!"
The nearby air distorted as the Red Plutonian tribesmen let out a roar. Kinzelo's beastmen, who were close by, fell to the ground, and blood poured out of their ears.
Their Illuminating Hearts were shining red. The culprit who killed their compatriots and the successor of the Blue Plutonian Tribe who needed to be torn apart had appeared.
Furthermore, unlike the day when the Shimat's group first emerged on the surface, there were over thirty Red Plutonians gathered now, all led by the Great battle king, Rakiman Hog.
It was time to exact revenge for their compatriots.
"A lot of you have gathered."
Jin looked around at the Red Plutonians revealed in the front of the 7th branch and spoke. The Red Plutonian tribesmen lined up behind Rakiman. Due to Jin's rapid movement, Bishkel had not yet arrived.
Jin made eye contact with Rakiman.
"It seems you are Rakiman Hog, the Great battle king of the Red Plutonian tribe. You should have just stayed under the ground, so why are you coming out and making a fuss? I clearly warned Shimat that the Red Plutonian tribe would be better off living quietly."
"We have lived without distinguishing between the surface and the nether. We were merely held back by the Great Serpent. Now that the original owner has returned, wouldn't it be right for you to step aside quietly?"
"Yeah, yeah. You're not the type to communicate well, Rakiman. Rather, your friend Shimat had a bit of a sense of reality. Rakiman, can't you recognize that your opponent is far stronger than you?"
Shoo...!
Jin drew Sigmund.
"In my eyes, you are nothing more than a strange hybrid. A combination of humans and Blue Plutonian... It's even more bizarre than I imagined when I see it in person."
Rakiman also formed two huge swords with his lightning energy. He had a much stronger aura than when facing Bardray and Berakt. It was the result of his hunting Kinzelo.
"You've been calling me Blue Plutonian since last time, but I am the 13th Battle King of the Great Plutonian Tribe. The Plutonian, a name that none of you have been able to claim. Today, you will learn the reason why. I will show you what is the gap between us."
Tsu-aak-!
As soon as Jin finished speaking, the blue lightning that had gathered in the sky converged onto Jin, resonating with the ground. The Red Plutonian tribe's ordinary warriors involuntarily swallowed their dry saliva at the sudden explosion of Jin's power.
Just the act of looking at him gave them a suffocating sensation. The air became infinitely heavy in an instant, and they had the illusion like their compatriots standing next to them were moving away.
"First, I need to align our eye contact level. The likes of you, Red Plutonian, should never dare to look down on the Plutonian... If you're tall, it's only right to kneel."
Rakiman dashed forward, swinging his twin swords, but a formed lightning shield blocked his path. Even though the shield shattered upon contact with the swords, it immediately reformed, and the swords continued to cut through empty space without reaching their target.
Meanwhile, the Red Plutonian tribe's ordinary warriors behind him were each kneeling, unable to withstand the pressure emanating from Jin's blue lightning energy. At least the battle kings like Andolin, who were still standing, protected the ordinary warriors and deflected the lightning energy, but it was only temporary.
Soon after, the Plutonian's Reign Sword unleashed.
Plutonian Battle god 10th Sword Technique
Plutonian's Reign Sword - Open.
The ultimate technique of battle god, symbolizing the Plutonian's apex.
Amidst the blue and colossal storm, only the Plutonian and those of equal caliber could stand tall with their backs straight. Only they could enjoy the privilege of fighting without being intimidated even within the Plutonian's Reign Sword.
The Red Plutonian tribe's ordinary warriors did not meet these requirements. Already, the twenty-seven ordinary warriors were kneeling, blood pouring from every hole on their faces.
Now, Jin's Plutonian's Reign Sword was not in an unfinished state as before. It is not comparable to Vahn, but it was only lacking compared to its perfect form and could rise to the position of battle god in an era without her.
Thus, it was natural for ordinary warriors to either die or lose consciousness immediately.
Even the battle kings of the Red Plutonian tribe couldn't withstand his aura.
"Kuh...!"
Andolin and other 2nd and 3rd-class Battle Kings sat on the ground, spitting out blood. The blood shed by the Red Plutonians dispersed in the air or on the ground, evaporating without leaving a trace, thanks to the lightning energy.
[Consider it an honor to face The Plutonian's Reign Sword. From now on, whenever you confront me, you should always act like this. Kneel or prostrate.]
The resonating voices of hundreds of Plutonians echoed on the battlefield. Even amidst the thunderous roar of the lightning energy emanating from all directions, the Red Plutonian tribesmen could clearly hear those low voices. It was horrific and distinct, as if tearing through their ears and resonating within their minds.
Among the Red Plutonian tribesmen, only Rakiman Hog remained standing, gradually closing the distance between him and Jin.
'If he didn't have the special ability like Beast Butcher, he wouldn't have been able to overwhelm Bardray and Berakt like that, but still, he's not lacking as a Great Battle King. Even though it's clear he hasn't fully recovered.'
Kraaaah!
Every time Rakiman roared, a red spot appeared within the area of the Plutonian's Reign Sword. It indicated that he was securing his own space without being suppressed by the blue lightning energy.
He still has not completely recovered. The red lightning in Rakiman's illuminating heart was only at about half of his prime.
However, even considering that fact, Rakiman didn't utter arrogant remarks.
Jin was clearly aware that even if he were in his prime, Rakiman could never defeat him one-on-one.
"The fact that compatriot Shimat has survived is quite remarkable, Jin Runcandel!"
[Back then, I had many questions to ask him out of curiosity. But not today. If you have something to show, bring it out quickly. Use the abilities of a Great Battle King to summon more reinforcements or use transformation of your fortress.]
"That big snake told you about us."
[Or perhaps, like Shimat, you plan to use your compatriots as catalysts and escape using the return technique?]
"Ugh!"
Rakiman knocked aside Sigmund and rolled on the ground. Jin, who had been in his sight all along, suddenly disappeared and attacked him.
Regaining his focus, Rakiman wielded his twin swords again. Jin was still nowhere to be seen, and Rakiman heightened his senses, feeling his blood boiling.
He couldn't predict where Jin's sword would come from. The lightning energy of the Plutonian's Reign Sword continued to conceal Jin like mist.
If he had fully regained his strength, Rakiman could have unleashed his fortress transformation and somewhat neutralized the lightning energy of the Plutonian's reign sword to fight back.
Of course, it would have only extended the duration of the battle. After all, Rakiman alone couldn't defeat Jin, no matter what he did.
Furthermore, Rakiman instinctively recognized that the Plutonian's Reign sword consisted of several stages. It was currently in the initial stage, but if it progressed to the next stage, he wouldn't be able to withstand it like he was now.
'He called it the Plutonian's reign sword. It reminds me of the Blue Plutonian Tribe's battle king back in the day. There must be further stages, but is he conserving his strength due to physical strain?'
As Rakiman had expected, the Plutonian's reign sword still put a significant burden on Jin. There was no reason for him to unleash it against an enemy he could easily overwhelm with just first form.
Furthermore, Jin was conserving his power in preparation for when Rakiman made a move.
'I don't see any signs of him trying to use the return technique like in Shimat. I deliberately used the Plutonian's reign sword to restrain the other ordinary warriors. So, the trump cards that Rakiman can bring out would probably be fortress transformation or summoning.'
If it was the fortress transformation, Jin could gauge his combat power and deal with it. If it was summoning, no matter how many appeared, he could open up the next form of the Plutonian's reign sword and sweep them all away. He could even use Runcandel's Magic Sword, but he intentionally did not use the sword because he wanted to show his dignity as a member of the Plutonian tribe.
However, considering the number of Kinzelo's members the Red Plutonian tribe had hunted until now, they couldn't summon a large number. It didn't seem like any other Great Battle King besides Rakiman had awakened.
Therefore, Jin could never lose this fight. The Red Plutonian tribe were still in the recovery stage, and they could not contend with Jin through sheer force.
As he continued to pressure Rakiman,
Jin noticed that the bracelet on Rakiman's arms was glowing red. He examined the fallen ordinary warriors, but their Illuminating Hearts weren't burning like when Shimat used return technique.
'He must be using dimensional storage. Summoning, perhaps.'
Naturally, Jin expected the Red Plutonian tribe to summon reinforcements.
However, in the next moment, the energy pouring out from Rakiman's bracelet was creating a massive hole in the sky. It was as if a much larger entity than a person could enter and exit through that portal.
Upon seeing what emerged from it, Jin's eyes widened.
'...The fleet!'
At a glance, a Red Plutonian tribe fleet of over fifty ships had taken positions within the enormous dimensional portal created by Rakiman.
"The strength of the Red Plutonian tribe comes from power and knowledge. I've heard that most of the aerial ships on the surface are considered scrap by Red Plutonian tribe standards."
Jin halted his sword, which was about to swing at Rakiman, and aimed it at the fleet. Rakiman, with an expressionless face, gave a command to his bracelet.
"Full fleet precision strike, target: Jin Runcandel."
{Red Plutonian!}
Immediately, the bombardment from the fleet began. Hundreds of red beams, entwined like snakes, descending in curves, were all accurately directed towards Jin without missing a single shot.
And Jin, with a smirk that seemed like he had no intention of avoiding the bombardment, swung his sword.
In an instant, the Third Decisive Killing Move of Runcandel, "Meteor Shower," reinforced with lightning energy, intercepted the fleet's bombardment.
[Rakiman, I thought at most you could summon more of your kin, but I have to admit, this is quite surprising.]
For Rakiman, Jin's ability to effortlessly withstand even the fleet's bombardment was even more shocking.
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