Azazel couldn't believe at that moment he found himself in; he had become the center of everyone's attention. Their faces seemed to welcome him as a hero, but, on the other hand, they didn't care if Azazel would get angry.
And, indeed getting upset over something so trivial was unethical. He let out a long sigh, a sign of resignation that continued to disturb his thoughts.
"Is this really necessary?" he asked when everyone was already enjoying themselves.
Henrien's gaze was much brighter, and this time, he even gave a generous smile.
"Don't say that. You're a hero of this town! It's only right that we show our gratitude for what you've done..."
For some people, something like this might be a great achievement, but not for Azazel. Cheers and praises had come his way many times, and he was now tired of hearing such things.
"Come with me."
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Hearing a solution like this didn't ignite any enthusiasm in Henrien's heart; instead, it made his lips curve with difficulty."Heroes, impossible they would be willing to save us from such a minor threat!"Indeed, there are many reasons that should serve as the basis for sacrificing everything. Every problem that arises will trigger its own actions, and a class like a hero doesn't need to deal with minor issues."There's one thing I don't understand. If this power is so terrifying, why is the scale of its impact so widespread?""As for that, I don't know! According to records, this incident has occurred in various regions, and it has been reported since long times..."Azazel's conclusion was clear that the history of this incident is widespread; he wouldn't be surprised if others in different places were talking about it."But if this calamity was created by
As Henrien had mentioned, Azazel headed towards the western region. It turned out to be quite a journey. He had visited several towns and even undertaken quests to gather information.However, the information he received only related to the aftermath of the previous incidents, and it was said that many regions were not fortunate. Those areas that had been attacked had turned into ghost towns, with the surviving residents preferring to flee rather than face such a calamity again.As a participant, Azazel couldn't do much. He wasn't a superior figure who could rally everyone to face such problems with enthusiasm. He had done it before, but in the end, many had died. Strangely, he was the only one who had survived until now, and all those experiences had turned into bitter memories he didn't even want to recall.There wasn't much to tell; Azazel's daily life was akin to an adventurer who traveled to various regions just to
It appeared longer than expected, taking over three days to reach the destination.And only now could he witness the mystical aura of the forest before his eyes. The distance was still quite far; perhaps it would take a day if he walked leisurely. Plus, the day had already transitioned into twilight."It seems I'll have to spend the night here..."A cool breeze rustled the trees, welcoming him with warmth.Without hesitation, Azazel would choose to stay there for the night.In the silence of the night, Azazel couldn't let his guard down. Many mysterious energies were watching him; this had happened often. Predators lurked in the darkness of the night, waiting for a moment of weakness to strike.This was normal for him; he had experienced sensations like this many times. But that night, a strange sensation suddenly emerged, not originating from the vicinity.
"I didn't expect that you had come this far; now I must take this more seriously!"As per that statement, Azazel tightened his muscles to unleash a tremendous force that pushed the undead's body away.Not accepting Azazel's actions, the undead tried to launch another attack. It slid forward at high speed, raising its sword to deliver death upon Azazel.Swings...Clashes...Power clashed against power.Azazel had predicted this figure would launch such an attack, so he just needed to follow the intentions of the figure.They had passed each other in a perilous tumult."Your turn..."Finally, Azazel's sword strike had cleanly cut through the undead's body, splitting it in two, and the energy that affected its bones was no longer present.For now, he might have won, but the main problem was still in front of him.The priest's undead figure was still there, observing the battle silently."Do spirits like you already know how to think?"Although it seemed like a silly question, he wanted t
Hard to believe, after a night-long battle. He was finally welcomed by the bright morning light, a dazzling light that penetrated awe into his body."Sometimes, fighting like this is indeed enjoyable..."Without wasting more time, he continued his journey towards the location of the flower.The path was quite steep, previously a valley full of trees, but this time he had to climb a cliff that revealed the beauty of the surrounding nature.Not the slightest bit tired for a creature like him, for some reason, he longed for it. The usual sensation of exhaustion had disappeared from his body.Life felt empty, there was no passionate turmoil.One thing is still unanswered, why that figure called someone like him to come to a world like this.He wanted to stop enjoying this crazy life and rest peacefully, whether it be heaven or hell.Putting that aside, now he had accepted the quest.Arriving at the top of the hill, Azazel was presented with a small flower garden. Strange for a barren plac
This is very strange; this grim-faced man knows what Louse wants.Her gaze continues to stare into Azazel's eyes, but the more her body is observed, the more it trembles violently. There is a magical aura that cannot be explained by someone like her"W-Why do you want to know this?" Louse musters the courage, unwilling to be intimidated by Azazel's energy. Here, she feels the need to fight and show that she is not a naive girl easily provoked.Azazel's reaction takes a long breath, with a gaze so serious."Do you know that what you're saying is quite dangerous?"A straight aura of death approached Louse, ensuring that she would die. She didn't have the ability to confront someone, especially someone like Azazel, whom she had just met."I know that!" Yes, she feels that there's no point in hiding this, and for some reason, her heart is not reluctant to reveal this problem. "I don't want to witness innocent creatures going through such things again; I want them to be creatures that live
Azazel began to monitor and follow Louse, skilled enough to do this alone.Interestingly, the one he was following didn't seem to notice his presence. He did not hide the aura of his existence; for a skilled fighter, a thing like this would have been noticed from the beginning.It indicated that Louse was just a normal girl like many others.After a while, he finally saw the building that Louse entered. It could be described as a simple house, very comfortable for living alone.For a moment, he observed this; perhaps here, he would find some other clues."Why does this girl appear in my dreams? Is she going to help conclude something?"Several people approached the house; their bodies seemed not too well.They entered the house and, within a few minutes, came back out."Thank you, I will take this medicine as per your instructions..."Briefly, this conversation provided insight into who Louse was—a figure known as a doctor or healer in this area.Azazel couldn't directly approach the
Louse quickly released her hand from Azazel's skin, her face revealing the tension that still lingered."This person has such a massive energy flow, and it feels so dark that it wants to swallow me up!""Are you okay?" Azazel asked innocently, although he knew what was happening to Louse. The sensor energy was resisting Louse's abilities, not with the intention to harm, but still something to be cautious about."Yes, I'm fine!" Louse took a deep breath, her body trying to remain resilient as if this didn't have a detrimental impact."Uhm..." She started trying to restart the conversation. "It seems I've gained some knowledge about the energy inside your body; perhaps this energy is the reason you have difficulty sleeping!""Is that so?""Your energy pressure exceeds the normal limits emitted by others. If it continues like this, it may not be good for you!"
Violet approached Nadena, delicately touching the woman's skin, and then traced the sensitive area with her fingers until she gasped slightly."What's happening to my body? I feel hot, she must have done something to me..."Nadena felt difficult to control her breath, her eyes widening as Violet's face drew near.The woman's lips continued to close in as if to touch her body, but in reality, she only stood beside Nadena's ear."Do you want to know what will happen to him?"Nadena's pupils dilated once again. She wanted to speak, to make Violet release her body, but it was futile. She wouldn't have the chance.With her body half naked like this, she couldn't hope that Violet would treat her well."I'll give you a choice, but if you don't obey me, I'll kill you! Do you want to save him?"There was no response, just a stare filled with hatred in response to all this.Her periodic breathing was a witness to her courage to challenge Violet's power."True, if you can't answer, this will get
This giant dome slowly began to shrink to the size of a baseball.Zemius and Mary approached the dome, still feeling the magical power emanating from Azazel's body, causing them to hesitate in taking the dome."What are we going to do with this object?" Mary asked."Nothing more. We have to hand this over to Queen Violet! Only she will be able to handle all of this..." replied Zemius.Suddenly, Zemius looked back, his eyes fixed on an unusual location."What are you doing?""Nothing, I just feel like there's an enemy lurking there..."Mary tried to confirm this by spreading sensor energy, but despite her efforts, she found nothing; just a silence in the cold night.It wasn't completely wrong; indeed, there was someone lurking around watching this activity. Utilizing speed and the ability to erase its presence, even Azazel often remained unaware of its presence.Hastily, this masked woman left the area, intending to relay this information to Rudolf.At a considerable distance, she coul
"If it's gotten this far, then there's no time for me to stop here!"Whoosh...With high speed, Azazel's sword accompanied his movement. Piercing the current target with terrifying wounds."Argh..."Blood gushed out endlessly, futile for John to stop it, all based on a void energy that would damage someone's soul.Crash...He pulled back the sword; slowly, the created wounds started to pour out blood endlessly."D-Damn, why can you do this? Weren't you supposed to be easy for us to defeat?""How could lowly creatures like you hope to defeat me? You should be more self-aware in your actions..."He instilled fear into John's body, his eyes seeing Azazel covered in a black cloak with a skull face."Explosion..."With an energy attack rushing towards Azazel, Mary released so much energy.A single touch would result in a massive explosion, Azazel tried to evade it by quickly moving in various directions.Until a distance of 12 meters became the end of this attack, he saw that Mary and Rega
Kaboom...Only a massive explosion rocked the location; one could only wonder what would have happened if they weren't inside the dimensional space created by Mary."So, the power used by that person is incredibly dangerous. Even within this dimensional space, it has caused such a significant impact..." John glanced towards Mary.Every damage inflicted on the dimensional space would transfer to the user, but it was only at a rate of 6 percent, which was very low. However, if the attack used exceeds the dimensional space's endurance, then this rule no longer applies.Regar, who had been saved, still couldn't believe he could breathe. He looked at his two comrades there with the same wide-eyed shock. They were all startled when they learned this terrible fact.Azazel had been watching the three from a distance, his face showing anger at the situation."We can't be here for long! The power used by this man is incredibly dangerous. Sooner or later, he will start launching high-level attac
One thing Jeluis didn't understand, his opponent at the moment wasn't an amateur. He was someone who had engaged in various dangerous battles, even repeatedly devastating regions with his full power.Compared to himself, who only used strength when in danger, Azazel was far more than just a knight in combat.After all, he was the angel of death.Confidently, Jeluis exerted his power to reunite his separated body.Crash...But, at that moment, there was an attack so fast, not just once, but..."No, don't tell me he'll launch consecutive attacks relentlessly. How can I restore my body if he doesn't give me a chance..."Azazel had used a similar pattern before. One way to overwhelm a regeneration user is to launch multiple attacks non-stop and without interruption.His three comrades shuddered at Azazel's ferocity. It wasn't just about speed, but the sword's swing was simply extraordinary.Speed is far beyond the limits of an average person's strength. A speed like that might not be beli
Jeluis still looked on calmly, as if harboring no fear towards the figure of Azazel who exuded an aura of terror."There he is, let's capture him..."And finally, their presence had drawn the attention of the soldiers.Azazel's eyes glanced at the people arriving to capture him, but before that could be done, they had to surround Azazel first."You all won't be able to defeat him here!"Jeluis' words were not heard by the people; they were still too confident that Azazel would be easy to capture.Without much thought, one by one they try to attack Azazel.Crash...And that's what happened next, in movements like light, Azazel slashed each person who tried to approach him.From one body slash down, he moved to another to deliver a fatal blow.It was this speed that caused the soldiers' bodies to be mutilated in a gruesome state."I told you all that you wouldn't be able to..."Swungs...That didn't apply to Jeluis either; with this dangerous speed, Azazel approached him, delivering a d
"How could he do this..."What Jeluis did was far from Nadena's expectations. Just as she almost launched an attack, Jeluis found an opportunity to narrow the distance and then strangle her.Nadena's body was lifted by Jeluis, her throat completely choked by his strong grip."Let me go...""If you want to be released, then I will do it..."With a rough thrust, Nadena's body was thrown towards the wall. Her back felt painful, reducing her mobility to take action."Darn it, if it's like this, I won't be able to defend myself...""You should stay calm and let me capture you..."Nadena was not willing to comply. Despite being exhausted and struggling, she still tried to stand, bravely leaning on her staff to show that she was not a weak girl."Do you still want to face me?"The answer was already confirmed through the magical wand, which seemed to be gathering significant energy, preparing to be released and bring destruction upon Jeluis.Jeluis could only sigh deeply; he couldn't comment
"Will he be okay? I'm sure he will, right?"Nadena's eyes quickly narrowed sharply; she sensed someone approaching the room. No, it wasn't Azazel's energy.Indeed, Azazel's energy would have felt more threatening, but that was precisely what made it easier to recognize.She tried to close her eyes to further identify. This area had specific sensors in place that would make it easier for her to know who was deliberately coming or just passing by.Of course, all this accuracy couldn't be one hundred percent; there had to be thoughtful consideration before assuming it was an enemy's action.But here, it was some people who approached and then stopped in front of the door. She felt three energies standing at the door."What are they going to do? Are they deliberately looking for trouble with me? I thought their actions had gone too far, but what else could I do? There must be a few things to be wary of here..."With thoughts like that, Nadena became sharper in her surroundings, especially
In the end, Nadena didn't find any explanation. Azazel chose to remain silent; during their journey, there was no conversation they could do.Nadena was also worried that Azazel might still consider herself a part of Heiran, which would only complicate matters further.The sturdy man's posture showed no signs of collapsing; his serious eyes remained fixed on the large forest."Can I ask you something..." Nadena couldn't contain these words any longer and deliberately stopped Azazel in his tracks.Azazel didn't turn, just glanced slightly backward, but it didn't give enough time for his steps to stop."What?""Do you trust the masked person from earlier?""No, I never trust anyone, including you..." he replied bluntly.Nadena shuddered at hearing this. Until now, she couldn't believe that Azazel still thought of her as a stranger."Is that so..." However, what was the point of trying to explain this to him? It was certain that her presence here would only be a nuisance."But, so far, t