Flitz began, "A man came to the village one day ago and attacked us. He was searching for the one who killed the 5th ranked demon king." Zeix's eyes widened in realization—it was him the man sought. Flitz continued, "I told him no one like that was here, but he attacked anyway. When I tried to fight back, he used an unknown magic that weakened my power by 80%."
Zeix was stunned. "A summoned hero with powers from the god," Flitz speculated. Zeix's mind flashed back to the god who had dismissed him with scorn. "That garbage of a god," Zeix muttered, anger boiling within him.
Flitz's voice trembled as he added, "43 elves died."
Zeix's rage erupted, his mana flaring wildly. Flitz stepped back in fear. "Take care of the elves. I will be back," Zeix commanded, opening a portal and stepping through.
He emerged in the destroyed elf village, activating his Investigation Zone spell. "I'll find you," he muttered darkly, scouring the area. He suddenly detected a presence and smiled grimly.
Meanwhile, in a mansion atop a mountain, a man named Rahul entered the gate. A girl with dog ears, Shen, greeted him. "Master Rahul, did you find him?"
Rahul shook his head. "No, he wasn't there, so I just had some fun," he replied nonchalantly.
"You must be tired. You should rest," Shen suggested. Rahul nodded, "Yes, prepare a bath for me."
Before they could proceed, they heard footsteps. Turning, they saw a man in a black and red cloak, hood up, face hidden. Rahul scoffed, "Who are you? Do you know whose house this is? Do you want to die?"
The man stepped through the gate effortlessly. Rahul's eyes widened in shock. "How did you get in? I created a barrier only I can pass through!" He turned to Shen, "Kill hi—"
But Shen's eyes were wide with terror. "M-Mana..." she stuttered, sensing the overwhelming power radiating from the man. Unlike Rahul, whose senses were dulled to such a massive presence, Shen could clearly perceive the overwhelming force emanating from Zeix.
"What do you mean?" Rahul demanded, but before Shen could explain, her body was cleaved in half, falling to the ground in two pieces. Rahul stared in confusion and horror.
The man lowered his hood, revealing Zeix's cold, furious face. "So, you're the one who killed the 5th ranked demon king," Rahul sneered. "I am Rahul, one of the three summoned heroes. I've slain the 6th ranked demon king, and today, you will die by my hand."
Zeix's expression remained icy, his eyes burning with vengeance.
**To be continued...**