His gaze returned to Michael, who was walking towards him with his sword raised.Kazuki knew exactly what words would be spoken. He was prepared for it.He grinned...Smiling confidently, Kazuki spoke with a playful tone, "Hey buddy, I just arrived here voluntarily. But now, you want to kick me out? How cruel~!"A vein popped on Michael's forehead upon hearing this. "You scoundrel! How dare you insult the Imperial Knights of Arthia?! You deserve to be punished!!"Instantly, Michael swiftly lunged towards Kazuki, swinging his sword horizontally with great speed!Swing!With calmness, Kazuki effortlessly dodged the attack.Avoid...Seeing his strike miss the target, Michael swiftly spun his wrist and swung his sword again and again!Swoshh...Slashh!Jump!Easily evading several attacks, Kazuki leaped to the side.Observing the intensity of Michael's attacks, Kazuki knew that he was merely being tested. This meant that these were just opening strikes, and the real onslaught would come a
***"Coughed...!! Coughed!!!"After being thrown several meters and crashing onto the ground, Michael struggled to rise, using his sword as support."Urrghhh..."Step... Step... Step...Standing unsteadily and facing his opponent, Michael could only gaze at Kazuki, who stood before him casually, shouldering his spear.Kazuki now returned the gaze at Michael, who appeared different from before, no, he even seemed like a completely different person.Disheveled hair, shattered armor, a torn right hand, and a face covered in blood.Observing Michael in such a state, yet still willing to fight, Kazuki couldn't help but admire his determination. However, what makes you think that way?"Are you still willing to continue this fight?" Kazuki calmly inquired as he approached.Michael, who had been silent all this time, finally spoke.Stagger..."Urgghhh... Face me, I'm not afraid, even if you'll kill me. For the Arthian Empire!!!" he shouted, raising his sword again, which he had been using as
Without answering to that question, Kazuki's gaze remained fixed on the Location Ring adorning his finger, its gentle pulsating still persisting.Raising his hand slowly, an air of anticipation filled the room, drawing the attention of Helena. Her eyes lingered on Kazuki's hand, a flicker of recognition crossing her face as she pieced together the significance of what she was witnessing."That... It's a Location Ring!" she exclaimed, her voice filled with a mixture of surprise and familiarity. Of course, she knew the ring well, for she was the one who had bestowed a pair of Location Rings upon her daughter. The rings were among the treasured possessions of the Agistria family, holding deep meaning and purpose."You're right, it is a Location Ring," Kazuki affirmed, his voice resonating with an almost reverent tone. "Livy once told me that this ring can not only pinpoint the whereabouts of individuals but also emit emergency signals when necessary."A sense of hope flickered in Helena'
***Dashing through the city's sewer tunnels at lightning speed, Kazuki was accompanied by Velda, who had transformed into her lizard-like form once again.He came up with this idea after vaguely noticing some openings in the streets while flying over the capital.Having obtained a map of the sewer tunnels, Kazuki decided to take this route.Despite being warned by Helena about the presence of hidden and foul-smelling monsters, Kazuki chose to proceed.As for the stench, Kazuki could easily endure it. And as for the monsters, he had Velda, whose aura alone could make high-level monsters tremble. How could the creatures in these sewer tunnels possibly be a threat to him?Well, if they were at the same level as the ones in the Erchellot Forest, Kazuki might have been cautious. However, after learning that the monsters here were not even on par with a Slime King, he had no worries at all!After dashing for half an hour, Kazuki finally arrived at his destination. Opening the manhole cover
"Is it really so effortless for them to betray me? Are they capable of acting against me without hesitation?"Livy couldn't comprehend it. She had earnestly planned to reunite them, even if their support had waned. She had been willing to accept that, to preserve their bond as friends.Unbeknownst to her, tears streamed down her cheeks, tracing a path of sorrow."Why has everything crumbled like this...?" she whispered, her voice raspy from the impact that had affected her throat.Her heart ached with a profound sense of betrayal. She had placed her trust in them, believing they would remain by her side despite her disadvantaged position as their friend.Sob~ Sob~ Sob~Livy reflected on it all, her tears mingling with the anguish pulsating within her wounded organs."How could I have been so naive to trust them... Such foolish faith..."And in that moment, the trust she had vested in her once-loyal subordinates shattered into countless shards, leaving her desire to ascend as Empress a
Kazuki, witnessing this attack, swiftly deflected the path of the sword with his tilted spear! Parry! Sriinnngggg!!!!!! "Ughh..." Kazuki whispered softly as he felt the terrifying weight of the attack, realizing that it could have potentially broken his hand if he had taken it head-on with his horizontally raised spear! Sringgg...!!! Seizing this opportunity, the knight's companions swiftly darted towards Kazuki with remarkable speed, each employing their own skills! "Sword slash!!" "Arrow stone!!" One of them, whose attack Kazuki had previously parried, now lunged at his side, swinging his sword towards his waist once again. Aware of their relentless assault from all directions, Kazuki quickly deflected the pressure to the side and swiftly leaped backward! Avoid! Jump back!!! Jumping back multiple times, shattering several stone arrows, Kazuki created some breathing room for himself. That's what he thought, before a sudden attack swiftly soared through the back of his hea
The knights, witnessing their comrade's defeat, gritted their teeth and swiftly shifted into another formation.Dashh!!Dashhh!!!Observing their movement, Kazuki assumed a serious fighting stance, distinct from before.Closed his eyes...Inhale...Exhale...Opened eyes...Closing his eyes and taking a deep breath, Kazuki reopened his eyes with a newfound seriousness."God of War..." Kazuki muttered those words.Instantly, his body was enveloped in a faint red mist, exuding an oppressive aura. His previously normal-colored eyes now had dark red pupils, emanating a menacing presence.This time, he was truly serious, knowing that he couldn't prolong the battle due to the limited time available.Serious...Furthermore, it seemed that they were now infuriated and ready to fight him with their auras and abilities.Just from that, Kazuki could tell that the next battle might turn into a truly brutal confrontation."This fight won't be easy..."Perhaps because it was his first time killing h
Szzetttt-!! Emerging from the depths of the mysterious Storage Ring was a formidable iron shackle adorned with intricate, enigmatic engravings. Its thick, black chains coiled with an air of foreboding. Kick-!! Brukkk!!! Klekk... In a swift and calculated motion, Kazuki delivered a powerful kick, propelling the unsuspecting knight through the air. He swiftly closed the distance, his foot landing on the fallen warrior's chest, ensuring his immobility. Kring! kring! kringg-! With a clink that echoed through the desolate surroundings, Kazuki forcefully restrained the knight, binding his hands with the iron shackles. The knight, now completely at his mercy, winced in both physical and spiritual defeat, realizing the futility of resistance against Kazuki's formidable powers. 'Shit.' These shackles, Kazuki knew all too well, were specially crafted to seal magical energies. He had stumbled upon a cache of these intriguing restraints while delving into the hidden depths of Erchellot's