Hunters Royale

The Lord's Flashback - 2

"I'm sorry to hear that. But who betrayed you?"

Jin asked as he nodded his head with realization and intrigue. 

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[He was the strongest general of mine]

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[The Fallen Angel...]

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[Lucifer]

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"Lucifer... Ah... Him?... If I remember it right, then I read in the history books that he was loved all around The Earth... Haha... He even had a famous TV series in the name of Lucifer... and people used to love it!!" 

[Him?... Makes me laugh...]

"Hm Hm" 

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[*Cough* Ehem... This is for informative purposes only, but was there a TV series about the Demon Lord by any chance? I repeat, only for informative purposes]

"Hm?..."

Jin couldn't stop himself from thinking opposite to that of the demon lord's intention. 

"Heheheh... Right... I totally get you. Of course, there was. Actually, there were many anime series about The Demon Lord" 

[I Win! *Cough* That's one great piece of information to hear.]

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"Hm Hm... Hahaha... Go on with your flashback please"

Jin chuckled. 

[Alright... where was I... Ah, Yes]

*Shifts To Narrative Voice*

[I fell before heaven as I saw my people being obliterated... and as a last resort... I sacrificed my body to transport my generals and the very few of them who were left to the human world, to our main fuel source... It's in my doubt that even Lucifer might be here in this world]

"So that explains, the recent increase in demon possessed hunters!!. Man, It makes so much sense now!!..."

[Yes, It does]

[They thought I died... But they misjudged me. I was the Demon Lord for a reason. I somehow managed to escape from Hell with the very little life essence I possessed and imprisoned myself as the life core inside your school toilet...]

[The Angels were in pursuit of my remaining life essence but I managed to escape them]

[Now don't ask me why I chose the toilet... At first, I didn't know, I thought your toilet carried some sort of unique defense mechanism that hid my whereabouts from the Angel Generals...]

[But after you explained about the world to me I came to know that those 'Joule Breakers' were able to hide my identity from the Angel Generals. Even though I was level 666 as per human terms. But because I didn't have a host, I was counted as a null object]

"Hmmm. So that explains why it suddenly showed Level 666 on the system window. So it wasn't my Level... Instead, it was yours?... So that's why your powers worked inside my school even though the 'Joule Breakers' were enabled because I was for that moment Level 666"

[Yes I think so]

"Which means... I have two systems..."

[Yes it does indicate in the direction to your claims]

"So was that why you were able to level up my real system??" 

[Bingo!... But I do lose my levels corresponding to the levels I hand over to you]

"Aha... Makes sense. So you were Level 666 and if I subtract 25 levels from that then that'll give you 641. You are Level 641 now"

[Yes, You are correct. I hope you aren't expecting more of the levels from my side. Now as it stands, I can't hand you over levels for the time being because that'll make me lose my already weak power] 

"You don't have to worry about that. You are Level 641 now, which means you are the strongest entity on this planet. But to use that you need a perfect host. And for me to become perfect, I'll have to level up by myself and gain experience in controlling my power."

[Exactly]

"So what's our Goal... Demon Lord?. We've got to have a goal to achieve right?" 

[Ah Yes... I do have a plan.]

"Let's hear it then"

[I had planned on taking revenge... but I think it would only worsen the situation between us Demons and Angels.]

[First, what I need you to do is to survive and find out other demon possessed hunters. If you can defeat them, then I can leech the demon out of the hunter's body and increase my demonic spirit. Like that, If I can hit my maximum and get back to my prime form, then I can return to hell and resuscitate my people]

"Ah... What comes second then?"

[Second, Find why God went against his words. I don't know why, but I think there's more to the incident than meets the eye. But I won't have to concern you about it. That will be my trouble to solve.]

"All right... So finding the demon possessed hunters is what I have to do. Got it! Goal No.1 here we come"

[Hmm. I'm impressed with how good you are at dealing with things. Okay, I've decided it.]

"Decided what?"

Jin asked, perching his eyebrows analogously into two inverted tick marks. 

[If my calculation is exact, then for every demon I leech, I might receive 50+ levels... Out of which, I'll gift you 5 levels. I see your dedication to help me and get stronger on your own. But this gift will be the only thing I'll be able to offer to you in the long run so accept it.]

"Umm... Okay. If it's 5 levels for a demon then it's okay. A little boost wouldn't hurt. But there are still some questions that are lingering inside me"

Jin grabbed his chin as he replied. 

[We've got time don't we?. Go on, I'm all ears]

"This is going to be a silly question but I want to hear the answer from your mouth... If demons could control a hunter's body then as a demon lord why didn't you control mine?"

[Well about that. Remember the incident at City Plasma? It's my guess, but I think that demons cannot completely possess a human. If a demon can possess a human, then the demonic power clashes with that of the hunter's and goes haywire]

"Hm, that's decent, then to the second question. I was able to use your Level 666 powers. Does that mean, I can use it under my will because you have now accepted me as your host?"

[That is possible, Yes. But I will have to warn you that the powers I wield might be a bit too overbearing for a human. But if you can slowly comprehend and control my demonic powers, then I am sure that you'll be able to at least control and use 30% percent of my power under your will in a month or two]

[You controlling 100% of my powers, Is for the time being, way out of the picture. Unless you exhibit convincing results. But let me say one thing to you. With the potential you carry of now, you'll be able to control all of my strength, Yes.]

[In conclusion, As I am another system hidden inside you, I can assure you that you can use my powers under your will.]

[But what troubles me is that my existence will be revealed to the hunters around the world and might even reach the Angel Generals.] 

[So I'll advise you to use it only during life threatening situations. Utilize it carefully and be knowledgeable, which I know you are]

"Aha!! I understand. So that was why the hunter was able to find me in this school. Because I used your power."

Jin exclaimed. 

"Then that means, I can hide your existence as well!" 

Jin chuckled.

[How do you plan on doing that?]

The Demon's voice came out as if he was sitting on the edge of whatever he was sitting on. 

"Easy!. The hunter was able to find me because I used your powers, by your powers I mean, I used you AS A SYSTEM!" 

Jin shook his head with his hands open before him.

[OOOH]

"Yes! Now that I have an 'ACTIVE' system of my own within me, they'll only get satellite readings of a 'Hunter' in the reports and not as a 'Demon Possessed Anomaly' which is depicted by the fluctuation of Mana."

"And for your information, I sadly haven't unlocked my mana stat yet... I've been trying to figure about it for some time"

Jin rubbed his chin yet again. Thinking as if a scholar would while staring at the stars.

[You think so well... How are you so Mature?]

"Huh?... Isn't it obvious?. I'm a reincarnated immortal of the wuxia world. I can *pow* one shot any mortal or God that defies my words"

[... I'll take my words back, alright]

"Hehe. Just kidding. I've been waiting to do this from the day I read a wuxia novel. It's still a mystery for me as to how the MC could let out something this cringe to his opponent."

[Oh?...]

"But I love them for how cool and cringe they sound at the same time. It's the face slapping for me though"

Jin went on with his words. 

"Like the MC's always go... I'm an Immortal!!. Hey you thot!!, tremble before my presence and witness this heaven defying move of mine"

*Proceeds to Floss Dance* 

The Demon Lord would've, without a doubt, suicided at Jin's stupidity if it wasn't for his senses warning him.

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'I GET IT!!'

'I know what he's trying to do!!'

'This boy... he's a genius!!'

The Demon Lord thought as his senses caught hold of an ominous presence behind them.

Someone had perched upon the tree a few meters away from them, scanning their movements. 

It was without a doubt. 

A Hunter.

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Author Notes.

I hope the intrigue factor is maintaining well within you readers!!. Please, your views and ideas about the book, are hella helpful, and I am that type of author who cares for the readers and accepts their ideas.

So that's It. Hope you guys are enjoying Hunters Royale.

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