"Who would have thought that you would dare to follow me this far!" Azazel murmured as he came to a halt amid the buildings. He had been walking since leaving the Guild to reach this location.He remained calm, sensing a discreet presence following him. Initially, he thought it might be a fool, but he could sense a strong aura. There was a trace of excitement within Azazel at this discovery.His body was eager to find out who this person was and what that person wanted.The individual stood behind Azazel without hesitation, ready for a confrontation.And indeed, a few moments later, that person drew a sword from its waist. Its legs moved swiftly, and the sound echoed as rushed to strike Azazel."Huh..."Ting...This person was taken aback when realized that Azazel had successfully resisted, jerking the attacker back to its original position.Azazel's attack had been so powerful that it left the mysterious figure wondering how such strength would affect its own body. Even now, its hand
Regardless, he still wouldn't believe the person's words."Hey, don't look at me like that! Am I not convincing enough?"There was no need for Azazel to respond; the killer's aura may have waned, but it was still strong enough to be felt."So, what do you mean by all of this?" He knew continuing like this would only make things worse. He wanted to know the purpose of this mysterious figure as soon as possible.The masked individual took slow steps, both hands behind that person's back, deliberately adopting a relaxed demeanor to toy with Azazel's anger."I know you're looking for someone! More precisely, a fugitive who is wanted by many people in various cities! But it seems you're having trouble! It's a shame that someone as talented as you is facing difficulty in something like this!""And? If you came to meet me in this state, there must be something urgent you want to talk about! Just tell me where that person is, and our business will be concluded!"The masked figure chuckled. Az
It was a dubious answer. Azazel immediately took action, his right palm wide open with energy flowing and gathering into one.Sparks of fire began to fill a single point, ready to be unleashed.Kaboom...Next was a massive explosion that shook the ground, and from a distance, several birds suddenly fled the area."So, it has begun..." The masked figure had been anticipating all of this, seeking the safest spot to observe everything.Emerging from the cave was Azazel, and this man's body looked quite battered after the explosion."Damn! Apparently, he used some ability to anticipate my attack!"Clearly, in Azazel's memory, the attack he had intended to release had been interrupted by this explosion."Hey! Hey! Hey! Why are you doing this? Have I done something wrong to deserve this?"The figure had revealed itself, with an arrogant expression. His eyes were indeed a deep red.It took Azazel by surprise; this was not the person he had been looking for."Have I been deceived by that pers
The masked figure who had led him to this place dared to reveal itself.The fiery emotions within Azazel's body wanted to burst out toward that person, but he hesitated, unsure if the person was merely a guide.They both arrived at a gripping scene of silence, watching each other with already radiating auras."I did not trap you!"Suddenly, an object was thrown, a black object that slowly unraveled in the sunlight until everything became clear.A head, yes, that's right. A man's head had rolled and stopped right behind Azazel's feet.Upon closer inspection, the face did not feel unfamiliar. Indeed, it was the face of the person he was looking for."What is the meaning of all this?" Azazel asked coldly."I killed this person, and you can get paid for it!" the masked person replied casually.<
A man with a serious expression was already there, his demeanor seemed to challenge Azazel to a fight.However, Azazel maintained a calm expression; he wouldn't act foolishly in front of someone he had just met.For the first step, he advanced with a seriousness reflected on his face.They continued to exchange glances, their gazes making the air feel hotter.Azazel felt this wasn't a result of power but rather something often referred to as charisma and authority.Without hesitation, Azazel lowered his eyelids and said, "I came here to claim the promised quest reward!"For a moment, he was surprised by this; it was the first time someone had spoken with such a tone. But it wasn't surprising; adventurers had their wild natures. Encounters like this were common."Yes, I will indeed give you the reward! But before that, I want you to
Henrien raised his body and shook his head with a face full of regret."I also don't know how this situation could have occurred. The crystal appeared suddenly as if it had been planned to be used against someone else! However, what I know is this has become fairly common knowledge! Knowledge acquired through several books containing forbidden magic! Once again, I couldn't know..."If it had come this far, Azazel indeed seemed to have to give up. He wouldn't find anything by bombarding Henrien with various questions."So, it's still a mystery that's difficult to solve even now!""Yes..."After that, no words adorned the room, and the atmosphere quickly turned awkward.Especially for two men in the same room, they certainly weren't people who liked to stare at each other.Azazel still seemed to be drowning in various questions, all based o
The blue sky grew denser as the sun disappeared, a sign that sent shivers down everyone's spine.The guards tried to secure the situation, advising all residents to seek shelter in the largest building in the town. It was the safest place for them, but for Azazel, it might not be enough to stop the chaos unfolding.Those who were fearful needed protection, and adventurers gathered neatly in front of the Guild.The night sky brought with it a sense of tranquility, and even their voices hesitated to disturb the silence.Henrien appeared, causing everyone to tense up. His presence was a clear sign that a battle involving every soul and body was imminent."I am quite pleased with all of you who have gathered here. You must already know the current situation!"One thing here puzzled Azazel. The information previously mentioned had been meant exclusively for those with high abilities, but it seemed to involve adventurers of various ranks as well.The reason didn't matter much, but Azazel wo
Crash!The abilities of this girl are truly fascinating, gracefully dancing amidst a sea of monsters. The two daggers in her hands seemed to have no time to rest, with each elegant movement capable of delivering a significant impact.Azazel squinted his eyes as he watched, realizing this remarkable skill couldn't be dismissed as a mere performance. He understood that such power was either acquired through extensive experience or, perhaps, a natural talent.Whatever the case, it made the spectacle even more captivating to witness."She's Asteris!" one of the amazed adventurers exclaimed, admiring the girl's display.However, Asteris alone couldn't be relied upon. Those monsters seemed to be multiplying, and not just in one location. Many of them met their end with agonizing cries.They needed additional help to deal with this situation.Ba
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