My heart surged with intense fury, burning hotter than ever.
I no longer wanted to ta this beast.
I wanted to kill him.
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My pride had been wounded, and a primal urge to slaughter roared through like an unstoppable tide.
"You're changing, you know that," the eerie voice echoed in my mind, its tone laced with excitent.
For once, I didn't mind.
I don't need your opinion. I'm just having fun, I thought, a wild smirk spreading across my face.
Excitent coursed through , lighting every nerve on fire.
The ground beneath darkened, black tendrils of power radiating outward as the Steps of the Dark Lord stacked with every step I took, the aura growing heavier, more oppressive.
With deliberate slowness, I walked toward the half-lion, half-human creature, my eyes locked on him like a predator eyeing its prey.
"I'll kill you… ha… haha!" I laughed darkly, the sound unhinged as fury consud .
In a quick motion, I vanished, my body becoming a blur of shadows and speed.
Superior Space Distortion activated, bending the space around , and pushing my speed and agility to their absolute limits.
I triggered Blood Burn, feeling the searing heat coursing through my veins, pushing my body beyond its natural boundaries. At the sa ti, Mana Burn ignited, consuming my reserves at a terrifying rate, fueling an explosive surge of raw power.
I poured everything I had into this mont, letting my abilities drive into an unstoppable force.
BOOM!
I unleashed Soul Impact, my fist connecting squarely with the beast's jaw. The impact was devastating, sending him hurtling through the air like a broken doll.
But I didn't just stand there and watch my target fly.
I moved fast, my body blurred as I closed the distance. The beast struggled to stabilize himself in midair, but I was already there.
I readied my foot.
Soul Impact!
With all the force I could muster, I delivered a devastating kick to his back, sending him hurtling downward at breakneck speed.
But I didn't stop.
Once again, I moved, keeping up with his plumting form. I could see the frustration on his face, the strain in his movents as he fought to regain control.
Suddenly, the massive golden ring erged from his back, radiating an overwhelming aura that felt like it could crush .
His entire body shone with a blinding golden light, and then—
BOOM!
A burst of power exploded from him, his legs slamming into the ground and propelling him upward with a force that defied all logic.
In the next instant, his fist connected with mine.
CRACK!
The impact sent a shockwave rippling through the air, obliterating everything around us. Trees disintegrated, the ground shattered into pieces, and the forest beca nothing but a massive crater.
Only the two of us remained as our bodies were locked in combat in the sky.
Fists flew, legs kicked, the air crackling with raw power as we exchanged blow after blow. Each strike sent waves of destruction radiating outward, a testant to the ferocity of our battle.
His face twisted with frustration, growing uglier as the realization sank in—I wasn't an easy target.
He most likely thought our strength was evenly matched.
But I was on top.
Of course, I was, if I couldn't maintain that edge, I'd be at a severe disadvantage. My power wasn't infinite—it ca at the cost of burning myself to death.
Ti wasn't on my side.
If I don't end this battle soon, I'll be the one lying in the dirt.
I never expected to encounter soone this strong. His overwhelming presence raised an unsettling question:
Who had this creature fought to climb to such heights?
Or worse—
Was this even my world anymore?
The thought gnawed at .
It was strange, almost impossible, that soone like him existed here. On his level, he shouldn't exist in my world at all. And yet, there he stood, challenging everything I thought I knew.
I had to think of a new attack—sothing devastating enough to send him flying out of this world.
No ti for hesitation. No ti for second-guessing. It's ti to end this.
The soul power around my hands began to shift, taking on the form of a spinning vortex of chaotic energy. It wrapped tightly around my fist, the air vibrating violently with its intensity.
Black, sand-like particles started to swirl around my entire arm, an ominous energy that felt raw, unstable, and unrelenting.
I could feel my bones cracking under the sheer force of it.
But there was no ti to stop.
Suddenly, my head spun as a system ssage flashed before my eyes.
[You are being closely watched]
Fuck this.
I didn't care.
What could the creator do to ? Take away my system? Fine.
I'd train in soul energy instead.
If that bastard thought he could intimidate , he was dead wrong.
Now, I'll show that idiot once and for all—I'm not afraid!
The beast's punch ca flying at my face, but at the very last second, I ducked, narrowly dodging the attack. My hand moved with lightning speed, faster than I had ever managed before.
This is it... Fist of Eternal Chaos!
My fist, now a vortex of spinning chaos energy, struck his belly—a wall of powerful muscles that felt like unyielding steel.
A deafening crack echoed as the force of my punch tore straight through him, leaving a gaping, bloody hole in its wake. His massive body was sent flying like a ragdoll, crashing through the trees and disappearing into the distance. Blood rained down in a crimson storm, painting the battlefield in raw violence.
I stood there, panting heavily, the only one left standing in a sea of destruction. My heart raced as I stared in the direction where the beast had flown. My breath ca in ragged gasps, and the sharp pain in my right arm began to creep into my awareness.
I glanced down, and the sight of my arm made gasp.
My arm was a ss.
The bones were shattered, barely holding together, and large chunks of flesh were simply… gone. Blood dripped freely onto the ground, and I realized how much adrenaline had been masking the damage.
Shit… did I overdo it this ti?
But there was no ti for regret.
I forced myself to move, my body screaming in protest as I took off toward where the beast had landed.
Roughly three kiloters away, I found him.
The half-human, half-lion lay sprawled on the ground, his body mangled beyond recognition. His golden mane was matted with blood, his once-proud form reduced to a broken, heaving wreck.
And yet, he was still alive.
Barely breathing, but alive.
Our eyes t, and for a mont, the world fell silent.
His gaze burned with defiance, even in his helpless state.
"Do you submit to now?" I asked, my voice cold and unwavering.
I already knew his answer—his pride wouldn't allow him to admit defeat. But still, I wanted to hear it from him.
"Go die, you filthy animal," he spat, his bloodied face twisted in defiance.
His venomous words only confird what I already knew.
Heh... good, you'll make a great warrior in my ranks.
Black vines shot out from my left hand like living snakes, slithering around his battered body and binding him to . He struggled weakly, but his strength was gone. The battle had drained him, leaving him powerless against my control.
Despite his unwillingness, the binding was complete.
"You need a na," I muttered, my voice as sharp as the edge of my scythe.
I stood there for a mont, gazing down at him, my mind churning.
"Lee Ja-Ho," I said, my tone laced with pride.
The lion's fierce eyes widened for a split second, then narrowed into a glare, but he didn't say a word.
"From today onward, you will be my protector. You will serve your Demon Empress without question," I declared, my voice echoing with authority.
I leaned closer, a dangerous smirk curling my lips.
"Resist , and you will die. Betray , and I will end everything you love. This is not a choice, Lee Ja-Ho. This is your destiny."
My left hand stretched out as the black vines dissipated, revealing the battered figure of Lee Ja-Ho. Without hesitation, I activated Water Aid, channeling the soothing energy into his broken body.
The process took around thirty minutes, during which his wounds began to nd rapidly. I suspected his own imnse strength played a significant role in his recovery—it was remarkable how quickly he bounced back.
The entire ti, his unyielding eyes glared at , filled with defiance. But the mont he felt his body fully healed, a subtle change overca him. His expression softened, if only slightly.
He growled low, a sound that echoed with primal authority, yet restrained. "I shall serve you well, my Empress..."
His tone was reluctant, the words spoken through gritted teeth, but I didn't mind. His loyalty was there, even if begrudgingly so.
Monts later, I ordered him to transform back into his lion form. It wasn't because I doubted his strength in his humanoid state—far from it—but honestly, I wasn't comfortable with him standing half-naked next to all the ti.
Once he shifted, his towering, majestic lion form stood before , and I climbed onto his back without hesitation.
Riding Lee Ja-Ho, we returned to the clearing where I had left my other beasts.
The scene was almost comical—my beasts stood victorious, looming over a group of powerful warriors, their bodies battered and bruised.
These were the sa warriors who had tried to kill not long ago.
The mont they saw Lee Ja-Ho, their defiance crumbled.
Their eyes widened in disbelief, then quickly shifted to submission. It was clear to all of them now: if a being as powerful as Lee Ja-Ho had bent the knee to , what hope did they have?
One by one, they knelt, their pride stripped away as they offered their loyalty.
In the end, I absorbed them all into my ranks.
[Congratulations!]
[Current Beast Count: 1,442]
[A total of 120 skill points have been awarded]
My forces had grown into a staggering army.
I surveyed them, standing tall on Lee Ja-Ho's back, my aura radiating dominance.
Soon, I will beco the Demon Lord... Soon...
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