Demon King Power
Erian confronts one of the Demon King's Generals, Fable Luxuria. A dark knight who wields a large sword.
*swing… BOOM*
Erian dodged a sword slash that could easily split a giant tree. The fight continued, and Fable continued to launch attacks. The slash of the black sword that Fable swung made the ground split.
"Able to dodge my attacks… you seem pretty good."
Fable raised his black sword again and prepared to swing it. When the sword moves again to slash the target's body. Erian was silent and used his hand to block the swing of the black sword. An air explosion occurred when Erian managed to block the black sword. Fable was very surprised when he saw his attack being blocked with his bare hands.
"This attack of yours is quite powerful... but an attack like this won't be able to cut through my body."
'phew... fortunately, my estimate wasn't wrong. If my estimation had been even a little off... my hand would have been split open by now.'
Erian hardens his entire body using the magic. He set his body until it became harder than a diamond. His body, which was already hard from the start, became even harder. Erian didn't even know that his body wouldn't be able to get hurt if he was hit by a nuclear explosion.
"Don't underestimate a dark knight...!!"
Fable took a few steps back and got into a stance. He also launched an attack that was different from before.
*slash slash slash*
"Feel my true power...!"
[Dark Slash]
Fable shot towards Erian and launched three slashes at his body. The slash this time was much stronger than before, so it could cause a few scratches. Erian smiled, seeing the strength of the person he was opposing.
"This kind of strength is the minimum requirement to become a demon king general. but... you are still far from worthy to test me."
"What…!?"
*BAM*
When Fable turned around, a hard blow hit his face. Erian didn't stop with just the face. Erian delivered blow after blow. His stomach, chest, shoulders, face, and arms were subjected to repeated blows.
"This last one is for closing...!"
*BAM*
Erian delivered a final blow filled with magic energy towards Fable's stomach. Fable's body bounced until it hit a giant tree. The large hole was created because Fable's body was buried in the trunk of a giant tree.
"Hmmm... looks like I can't leave you here. So…"
A beautiful woman guards the next area. The woman was wearing goth clothing. She was seen waiting for the arrival of Erian, who had defeated Fable. The woman was quite surprised when she saw Fable, the dark knight, being dragged away unconscious.
"Then who are you?"
"My name is Fanian De Vimp… One of the Demon King's Generals. As a note... don't compare me to the loser over there. My power is not as weak as that person's…"
The short, red-haired girl looked so relaxed. Her defense looked full of gaps in Erian's eyes.
"No need to worry... I never judge other people carelessly."
"Then I'll start…"
"...!"
*slash*
Erian was surprised when he saw Fanian's speed. His arm was cut like tofu when Fanian's black sword hit it. Erian moved quickly to hold his cut right arm. Then put his arm back together using regeneration. Fanian, whose back was to Erian, turned his head. He looked so relaxed after successfully cutting Erian's hand.
"Ho... so you can regenerate. What a rare ability."
"Who would have thought that the black sword in your hand was made of magic."
"You realized that huh... but it's too late. I will kill you here and prove that you are not worthy to be our king."
"Then I will use you as training material in using magic in this world...!"
Erian grinned and stunned Fanian for a moment. His smile looked very scary. Moreover, Erian also exudes a very thick killing aura.
'This guy looks quite crazy... I'm convinced that he's not fit to be a King.'
"Let's see if your words match your strengths…"
The two of them started a very fierce fight. The ground shook, and explosions were heard from the battle area. Slowly, Erian has begun to be able to keep up with Fanian's speed. He focused on regeneration when he received the black sword's slash.
*slash slash slash… Bam bam bam.*
Erian continued to avoid fatal attacks and received several more slashes. He also concentrated his magic energy on both hands. This makes every blow have a big impact. Erian continued to try to attack using various types of empty-hand martial arts. However, Erian has not been able to launch an attack on Fanian.
'She's very fast. Her movements are very flexible and difficult to predict. I didn't think there was still a figure who had this kind of potential.'
Erian previously thought that the Demon King General's standards were very low. Because he can beat Fable very easily, Erian never thought he could meet a greater figure. Moreover, this figure can be used as a training partner for him.
'Now is the time to test the limits of this body's physical strength.'
Erian stopped moving after Fanian. He seemed to have closed his eyes. His body muscles were seen moving and starting to shrink. A few seconds later, his muscles expanded again, and his body grew bigger. Then, all his muscles shrank again. It was as if his body was adjusting to its strength.
'What is this man doing? Why did he leave his defenses wide open...?'
Fanian immediately took advantage of the opportunity to target Erian's neck.
'No matter how great your regeneration ability is... it won't matter if your head is cut off.'
Before Fanian's black sword touched Erian's neck, a huge energy explosion was created. The explosion stopped Fanian's body movements. The air pressure was so strong that Fanian's body began to be pushed backward.
"What is this air pressure...!? UWOAAA…"
Fanian bounced until she formed a giant tree trunk. For a moment, Fanian couldn't move her body. After the pressure disappeared, she could move again.
On the other hand, Erian's body has now changed shape. He looks like a handsome man with a height of 190 cm. His muscles looked much softer than before. It was as if his body had been tempered to the highest point.
"Ha… It feels so much better... I never thought... this body can adjust so that I can use its maximum potential."
"No matter how much you change your body shape. You still look unworthy in my eyes...!"
*whoosh*
When Fanian moved, Erian moved too. This time, Erian could keep up with Fanian's speed without any problems.
"Eh?"
'Impossible...! He can keep up with my speed...!? Previously, he could only rage like a mindless monster. But now… He continued to follow my movements without the slightest difficulty.'
Erian smiled faintly when he saw Fanian confused. That made Fanian feel underestimated. She moves and spreads her black wings. Then, she concentrated her magic energy to cover the two swords in her hands.
"This time, I will be more serious...! I hope you don't die from this attack...!"
"Those should have been my words...:"
Erian got into his stance. His face looked very serious. The magic energy in his body also flowed very smoothly.
'When I had a new body for the first time, I felt like I could destroy anything I wanted. But now this body feels much more dangerous than I thought. If I use it wrongly... everything around me will be destroyed instantly.
Erian recalled what happened when he first came to Raphin World. All the journeys he took with Sabrina and the battles against monsters along the way. All these experiences come together into one. Erian also strengthened his stance. This caused the ground he was standing on to crumble because it couldn't withstand the strength of his legs.
The entire forbidden forest area shook from the pressure of his feet. The shock began to be felt by all forest residents.
'His strength is increasing... now I'm sure... He really is the King we've needed all along. Even if I have to die, if I can make him become the Demon King. I will gladly offer this life...'
[Black Sword Dancing]
[Palm of Destruction]
*BOOM*
The two attacks collided, causing an explosive effect. The extremely powerful explosion shook all corners of the ancient forest.
"The power of the new King candidate seems really great... I really want to try it...!"
One Demon King General was moved when he saw Fanian's fight. He smiled while releasing his magic energy. Then he spread his wings and flew to the location of the fight.
To be continue~