Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken (LN) Volume 15 - Ch 5

Damrada is inside one of the eight gates.

Thinking about why things are the way they are.

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The status quo is dire.

Yuuki fell into the hands of Emperor Rudra, and his companions were similarly deprived of their freedom. Since Rudra ordered them to be taken care of, the position of Damrada could not be defied.

Now, from Rudra ca other orders.

After handing over the responsibility of taking care of Yuuki to soone else, he boarded the Emperor's flagship.

And then the air showdown began.

The real "Marshal" is Velgrynd, and only the first six people in the sequence are inford of this.

It cannot be outsourced.

This is an absolute order, and for Damrada, who is often required to leave the country, such important secrets even require a mory operation.

Yes, I made a pact with the lord, thats

Seeing the gesture that "Marshal" Velgrynd had changed into, Damrada rembered the incident. In the anti, all sorts of mories have clearly revived.

The most important pact with Rudra is still rembered, but the reason for making it cannot be rembered.

So, what to do?

There's no ti to fret.

The Demon Lord Rimuru, seen not too long ago, seed so kind that he didn't feel like much of a threat. He had thought that after Rimuru had been captured by the foreign space created by Velgrynd, he should have been unable to hinder Veldora's capture battle.

Indeed, success dominated Veldora, and the situation thus began to turn in Rudra's favor.

But none of those things mattered to Damrada.

Not only that, but for Rudra as well

Thoughts began to clear up like clouds turning to light, and Damrada pondered what would be best for Rudra.

However, before he could co up with an answer, Demon Lord Rimuru made his move.

With a fury like never seen before.

Why would one think he wouldn't pose a threat? Damrada simply wanted to question himself.

Judging by the fact of breaking free of the seal of Velgrynd, there was no doubt that it was fraught with threats.

But there is more to it than that.

From the mont he saw Rimuru appear, Damrada realized that he was still too naive in his opinion.

Rimuru glanced at Damrada with his eyes that glittered with golden light, a look that was unmistakably cold, almost as if there was no need to see Damrada and others as enemies.

Kondo responded imdiately, but the attack didn't work.

Is that all? Then there would be no need for vigilance at all. Put off the treatnt of you, fear not, and don't be killed before I am your opponent

Rimuru's eyes looked like they were talking.

Could it be that to Rimuru, Damrada and the others have been treated as if they were dead? Even Emperor Rudra was no exception, and Damrada couldn't help but feel that everyone would be killed if this continued.

What are the conditions for tactical victory in these situations for Rimuru?

The needs to et both of these conditions.

I. Reclaiming Veldora.

II. Elimination of the aggressor.

Veldora is an ally of Demon Lord Rimuru, and taking away the free will to be Veldora is sothing that Rimuru would never approve of.

Having co to this place ans having made the consciousness of having Velgrynd as an opponent.

The direction of this win is an unknown in Damrada's eyes.

An unattainable pinnacle matchup is not sothing that Damrada can extrapolate.

Next, it was about eliminating the invaders.

He had heard that Rimuru was a pacifist, but must not mistake that for non-resistanceism. The few invasions that have occurred in the past have all been repelled.

It's not a very good technique.

With the assistance of Veldora, the Land of Monsters won back-to-back battles.

The Empire's aggression was sothing that Rimuru would never tolerate.

The ti for bargaining is over, and it is conceivable that the only remaining recourse is to massacre all the Imperial soldiers.

At this point, there is no point in talking about strategic strategy, only fighting to the last option.

There was no warti agreent between the two, and even surrender was no guarantee that they would be spared.

The empire had set a trap, and had lost its credibility, and all the windows of negotiation had been closed.

I should have been more serious about stopping His Majesty.

Damrada was equally proud of the Empire's war power.

Excessive faith in one's own strength, thinking that one will not encounter defeat, can arbitrarily determine the terms of victory.

Show the enemy the majesty of the empire, defeat the enemy completely, lose the will to rebel before annexing it. Make a big blood change in the leadership, or turn the current leadership into puppets who can do whatever they want as long as they win the war. The Empire has always expanded in this way, but this ti there was a major miscalculation.

Even Emperor Rudra could not guarantee that there would be no problems if the forces of the evenly matched opponents clashed with each other.

It was only natural that Damrada would feel lancholy.

That said, what really bothers Damrada is still about his own pact with Rudra.

Rimuru no doubt intends to kill Rudra.

What bothers Damrada is how he should act if things turn out that way.

For Damrada, there was a desire to keep his pact with Rudra no matter what, but that was ultimately because Damrada wanted to do it with his own hands.

However, it's hard to win with Rimuru as an opponent

Damrada's war analysis of the battle.

The flagship was wrapped in horrible magic, and those who survived guarded the eight gates.

Can this be called a toss-up or not?

Damrada could only think that they themselves had made an extrely outrageous mistake.

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And then, now.

"Long ti no see?

In front of Damrada's eyes was a pleasantly smiling maiden.

This maiden, who exudes fearso power, is truly the strongest corner of the world, one of the seven pillars of demons, the primordials.

Her "na" is Ultima, a subordinate of the Demon Lord Rimuru.

"Not only to make the primordial his own n, but to give them strength

Up close, it's even scarier.

The terror of the Blessing of the Dead, both the precision and the prowess beca so over the top that it was enough to show that the demons had indeed evolved.

Ignoring the spying on him by outsiders, Rimuru unreasonably opened the huge demon summoning door and then acted like sothing to the summoned minions.

The Empire didn't have ti to look into the matter, but Ultima told him the answer.

Ultima laughed out happily.

"Ahahahaha, did you really notice that? Yes, Lord Rimuru has given us strength, and now we're in great shape!

Contrary to the very happy Ultima, the words seed like a nightmare to Damrada.

Granting the power to a Primordialalthough one could have expected it, it was not sothing that an ordinary demon lord could do.

Even that Guy Crimson, the "primordials" amongst his n, did not evolve. Thinking this way, one could understand how abnormal what Demon Lord Rimuru had done was.

Even so, Damrada had no intention of losing. In order to fulfill the pact with Rudra, it was necessary to go all out to challenge this demon nad Ultima.

"I don't always aim for the most reasonable path, even if I choose a thorny path, as long as the result achieves my goal.

Damrada stopped agonizing.

Even after seeing Ultima, who had displayed overwhelming strength, she still posed without fear.

"Well, it's ti for a fight.

"It's natural. As His Majesty's knight, I will make my power fully known to you.

"That's sothing to look forward to, so let's get started!"

Thus begins the battle between the "single digit" sequence of the rank two Damrada and the "Pain Lord" Ultima.

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Ultima revealed a shallow snort and observed Damrada.

The incredible power of being human was felt in Damrada and stood out even among the saints.

The stance was unbroken and even made it feel like the win might have been impossible without evolution.

It's that one, isn't it? It feels like it can match Hinata's. That person is like the natural enemy of a magic creature, and this person gives the impression of purely honing his skills in person-to-person, this type is really tricky.

As far as Ultima knows, opponents who hone their skills are tricky. Hakurou is a good example of being able to deal with a variety of situations with a thousand different skills.

The ability to apply it flexibly is the secret of its power, and that is precisely what has nothing to do with those higher beings.

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The so-called demons, in contrast to people, possess an overwhelmingly powerful higher existence.

It even takes only the liberation of magic to be able to beco an attack.

The existence located at one of the pinnacle of the demon race is Ultima. Since her birth, she has been familiar with the use of magicperfect magical domination.

There is no need for effort.

Just think about it and it can be realized, that is magic, there is no adversary in front of that all-powerful absolute power.

The only ones who could possibly outperform themselves were superlative beings of the sa class, such as the Primordial or the Dragon Race, and until recently Ultima had believed so.

However, this perception is wrong.

It was during the battle with Velgrynd that Ultima realized this mistake.

Faced with the overwhelmingly high level presence of Velgrynd, Ultima and others fought as hard as they could and succeeded in knocking out one of her Other Bodies, albeit with only 10% of her original strength.

On the flip side, one more thing learned is that if you get the use of power wrong, you lose to an opponent who is weaker than you.

A lot was also learned in the battles that followed.

The True Dragon Race, which is already the strongest in existence, has shown its advanced magical skills, and as a result, the Ultima, a race that prides itself on magic, is overwheld by magic.

Why it could, during the battle Ultima hadn't understood, but could now.

The secret lies in attaching an ultimate skill to magic.

The use of an ultimate skill increases the accuracy of the magic, so we can't win.

The power of the magic released by Velgrynd out of control, then Ultima had to do her best just to cope.

There was nothing more humiliating to Carrera than for the opponent to be more skilled at making the magic she was best at.

Yes, it's humiliating.

At the sa ti, she was lucky.

She got the chance to experience combat while still surviving without suffering a decisive defeat.

Combining the effects of the skill with the magic, the power would grow exponentially, sothing that Ultima had never thought of all along. The experience gained through that battle had made her aware of more possibilities.

It's true that we both have high basic skills, but then again, relying too much on basic skills is also a problem. If one puts in more effort to refine, one can beco even stronger!

As one of the strongest, Ultima had never aspired to gain power so far, yet this ti, she hoped to beco even stronger.

How strong can a strong person who is already invincible beco if he still strives to study and accumulate experience to move up to a higher level?

The answer is either Velgrynd or Guy Crimson.

From this point of view, there's no doubt that Diablo, who pursued his interests, was also a super-spec presence.

Forgetting Testarossa for a mont, Ultima and Carrera, who had never made the effort, were really a far cry from the others in this regard.

Ultima knew that she was the most immature of the Seven Pillars of Primordiality. Even so, it was still possible to fight evenly with Mizari and Rheinif she fought with all your might, she would feel like she would lose to Testarossa and Carrera.

Testarossa is elegant and perfect.

Being confident and always belittling others is a bad habit of hers.

As for Carrera, it would be more appropriate to call her arrogance inferior.

People who know they can do anything well if they take it seriously always lose interest quickly and leave things behind.

And then, Ultima.

Neither can she operate their magic with the precision of Testarossa, nor does she have as much magic as Carrera, and of the three demons outside of Diablo, Ultima should be considered the weakest.

She is half-baked in every way, and although her own existence is the result of her talent, she has no experience of studying anything with her whole heart.

Thinking of it this way, Ultima and Carrera have a lot of similarities, so the two have been fighting each other for a long ti.

Carrera has recently beco interested in swordplay.

Ultima was truly envious of this.

However, such thoughts also end today.

Ultima, who had the good fortune to have the opportunity to awaken, gained power as she had prayed for it.

The one with the most room to grow, is us!

Being able to generate such thoughts, the current Ultima couldn't help but find it a bit ridiculous.

It was all thanks to Rimuru who had beco her master.

Why Rimuru was able to do things like that, Ultima didn't know, but those thoughts were irrelevant.

The most important thing is to beco a higher being.

Then there's the question of whether or not she can help Rimuru.

Watching the battle of Agera just now, Ultima had been praying, and at the end of that contemplation, an incredible voice was heard.

The next thing to complete is the ultimate skill, the Poisonous Death King Samael.

The ability to see through the weaknesses of various living beings and then flexibly use the appropriate state changes to create "poison" is the power of the "King of Poisonous Death, the ultimate skill.

Having gained this power, Ultima felt absolutely no possibility of losing.

But, however

Ultima suddenly rembered.

'Hone yourself and don't rely too much on strengththats what Diablo is always saying.

She thought that Diablo would always have this kind of zero-talk because of his old defeat to Zegion, and always took it as a sarcastic comnt from Diablo, who had a bad character.

Actually, it was a misunderstanding on Ultima's part.

It did contain so sarcasm, but really it was mostly for her sake.

Depending on how the strength is used, it can be very different, which was learned from Diablo.

After understanding this, she rembered sothing Diablo had said before.

Just relying on the power that has been given won't really make it co into its ownits true!

Ultima now, deeply identifies with this statent.

These were the words she had heard when she was first given her na and was now indeed thinking according to them.

Speaking of which, not to a certain extent, it's true that Diablo wouldn't use the power given by Lord Rimuru, and I originally thought it was just contempt for the enemy, but it turned out to be justified.

Then I will do the saUltima wants to take advantage of this opportunity to make it food for her own growth. Damrada is a man who can't afford to be careless and just happens to give it his all.

Really. If Testarossa finds out he sees us that way, it'll be a big deal. No, it's possible that Testarossa might have fallen for this on purpose, but well, it's a rare opportunitylets take advantage of it.

Damrada, though a formidable opponent, was also little more than an opponent to use for practice in Ultima's eyes.

For the first ti, shell use the ultimate skill of her own desire to achieve victory. In this way, Ultima will no doubt gain growth.

Ultima swore in her heart.

It is not about relying on the innate power, but about making perfect use of the "power" that one has been given by one's desire to win the battle.

For this matter

Not just to look up to, but to also be a helper to RimuruUltima thought so.

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The fighting was extrely intense.

Strength-boosted Ultima launched the attack and Damrada dodged it through his own skill. Sotis concentrating the entire body's fighting qi directly counteracts the attack.

It's the deft and nimble improvisation that makes Damrada so powerful.

Ultima was frankly impressed by this and found it amusing.

Through the showdown with Damrada, a lot of things were realized.

So it turns out, so that the action doesn't lose its physical balance, and such an approach seems to work in a fight with Zegion!

Zegion was too powerful to be defeated the mont he got close. It does make sense for Zegions approach to be used in real combat, but it's less suitable for training for grappling.

At this point, Damrada is a very fit and good opponent, which is to say the most suitable enemy.

Realizing how much she was favored, Ultima could simply defend herself against any attack with overwhelming magical power, and her own attacks could crush all kinds of enemies with brute force alone.

This situation had been largely understood before, but now it was finally recognized with more realism.

Both began to increase in prowess and the battle beca more and more intense.

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The two were evenly matched in strength and were not yet able to see where victory or defeat was heading.

At first glance it might be so

"Ahahaha, how pleasant! There's no way you can go on this long of a free practice against Zegion!

From the heart of a pleasant Ultima.

In contrast, Damrada was full of bitterness.

"You're underestimating by treating the match with as an exercise"

Despite saying so, Damrada actually noticed it inside.

If this continues, it will be himself who will lose.

Ultima is still growing and Damrada is in full swing.

There was no ti at all to feel the thrill of any fight, just to think about how to take down Ultima and put all of his skills to use in the duel.

In the end, the "primordial" demon was a natural magical genius, and such an existence, which could even tamper with the physical laws of the world, would not be able to do its job as an opponent if the attack was imperfect. Therefore, Damrada applies a "surrogate power" effect to all attacks to inflict damage on Ultima.

It is because it took more than two thousand years of study to be able to use the powers freely as if they were breathing, to beco so familiar with them that Damrada even forgot to borrow them from Rudra.

Plus, demons were shackled and now seemingly unshackled, but the demon's mana volu boundary value was still fixed.

As a result, Damrada, a "sage", has a higher total energy than Ultima, so he can fight Ultima evenly.

The more I attack, the more I can expose, but even using a large skill may not be effective. Couldnt

win, huh?

Considering the fact that Ultima was able to learn a skill that Damrada had painstakingly learned with a single glance, she thought that it would be better to make quick work of it, but to do so would likely reveal a flaw that would be self-defeating.

Now, even though it was possible to counteract all of the multiple attacks of equal power released by Ultima at the sa tiUltima not only didn't feel chagrined by this but instead showed a very pleasant expression.

"That was aweso, like a demonstration!"

Being said that, instead, Damrada beca chagrined.

Damrada was driven to desperation.

It was as if she was absorbing water from the dry sand, and it was obvious that Ultima was growing.

Hahaha, that's just a laugh.

He couldnt help but laugh at himself.

The "primordial" was so horrible that Damrada never thought of it before.

To an outsider, one might think the two are evenly matched. However, this equilibrium will soon collapse, and as long as one side is growing, the scales will sooner or later tilt in favor of the other.

What a grim reality.

The ti has co.

"Aha! We're getting there!"

Ultima's aura suddenly changed, reserving her remaining strength up until now in order to steal Damrada's skills.

No longer preserving strength, Ultima spread six pairs behind hertwelve wings, featherless as bat wings, smooth and voluptuous with a lavender glow.

"Here we go!

Goo!?"

After Ultima sent out the announcent, the twelve wings moved simultaneously, changing into a variety of shapes, aiming at Damrada to release the attack.

Thin as a blade, pointed as a steel needle, gathered into fist-like chunks, flexible and changing wings, from which it is already very difficult to escape, let alone confront it

Damrada, who wanted to avoid the fist-like wings, was blown away the mont he made contact with the fist, and the strength contained therein was unprecedented, a powerful force that Damrada could not counteract.

What was even more frightening was that the strength of Ultima's power was still gradually increasing, and without the upper limit on the amount of mana now, the montum of growth could not be seen to slow down in the slightest, as if talking about gaining power by simply expecting it.

Ch-che-uhh!"

"Ahahahahaha! We love this look."

"Huh! Don't underestimate people, little girl. The power is amazing, but I just won't get hit."

Damrada held his breath even more, concentrating on dodging the attack.

The mouth says it's no big deal, but the heart is filled with a sense of crisis.

You can't win at this rate.

However, Ultima was untouched.

'Then make a break for itDamrada is looking to strike.

One of the wings threading the legs of Damrada, it looked like Damrada didn't get the chance to avoid it, in fact it was a tactic by Damrada.

A race that prided itself on its great power was prone to pride, and even Ultima would have been careless if she had been certain that she would win - an action that Damrada had taken with that in mind.

"Ahahahahaha, don't you keep running around? Or are you tired of running?

With a wicked grin on her face, Ultima slowed the attack and began to tease Damrada, the wings not attacking the vital parts, but instead attempting to strike through the limbs of her opponent.

Yes, you guys are strong. That's why they despise us and fail at critical monts.

Damrada was sure his strategy had worked.

While making a wounded fall move, a full force shot was fired at Ultima.

"Sheng Bang!

This is the sure-fire aura of Damrada.

This is a blow that is made by refining all the fighting energy of a saint using the "power of substitution".

If hit by this move, the creature, no matter how powerful, will be destroyed, and even the primordial Ultima will only end up in a physical collapse and disappear.

Damrada, who identified himself as victorious, did not feel the aftermath of victory. The thought of stabbing a fatal blow at Ultima sohow sent a sickening chill through him.

The collapse disappeared with only a piece of wing, the one that had changed into the shape of Ultima, and Damrada failed to see it.

By the ti this was noticed, it was too late.

"Deathly Poisonous Punch!

Damrada's chest was penetrated by Ultima.

Imitating Damrada's huge magic power concentrated in her hands, she attacked in a cross-hands pose and mastered this technique perfectly by unleashing the ultimate power, "King of Poisonous Death".

Moreover, the reason why the nails of all five fingers were dyed purple was because the power of the

'King of Poisonous Death', 'Death Poison', had broken through Damrada's defenses with a power far greater than the amount of lethal force.

This is the mont that tells the difference between winning and losing.

Oooh!"

Damrada coughed up blood and collapsed.

"Ahahahahahaha, what a sha! Just as we expected!"

A wicked snort of laughter resounded.

Damrada tries to get back to his feet again but fails miserably.

I can't even clench my fists, not even stand.

But even so, he still looked at Ultima with all his might and anger.

"Idiot, that's not a punch, it's a slam. Just seeing it once, can it be imitatedbut, the prowess is, unmistakablereally, wonderful. To sum up, it would be more appropriate to na it The Red Snake Death Poisoner

Damrada ets the ground facing up to the sky.

Looking up at the sky, a bitter smile of slight regret was revealed.

This ti it was a complete failure.

He was defeated by the Demon Lord Rimuru before he could challenge Guy.

Maybe so of the elite will survive, but not if they want to make a coback.

Emperor Rudra had no more left to wait for the next opportunity, and until then, the present Rudra would have been

"Your MajestyDamrada whispered, looking back on his life.

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"Damrada, can you listen to ?

"What is it? If it's a boring complaint, still go and talk to Lord Velgrynd. Or, is it against Lord Velgrynd? If so, it should be kept from , and I should speak directly to Lord Velgrynd herself, or else it would be a pain in the ass if even I was hated.

"You're an indifferent guyno, not that, it's serious business.

please?"

He actually didn't want to ask.

Seeing Rudra's eyes, one already realized that it was going to be a serious topic.

If one hears these words, one cannot maintain the relationship as it is now.

Damrada didn't want it to be that way.

"It seems that every reincarnation consus my heart. No, in Guys words, it's probably the "soul" of sothing. But it doesn't matter, what does matter is that I might not beco .

"The reincarnation of Rudra the Hero was not achieved by magic, but by a special ritual to inherit a power that was too great.

The cost of gaining power over the ultimate spiritual beings, the Dragon Race, in mortal form, is managed by Rudra's own power, so Damrada cannot propose a solution

"The soul is consud. After that, His Majesty will beco no longer His Majesty

"Ahhh, yes.

"That's a funny joke. But I'm not going to take you seriously enough to use that rhetoric to reduce work.

"Che, you're still serious. You're really

"I think it's a strength."

"Haha, indeed. I said sothing boring, so forget it."

"Yes, let do that.

How can one forget?

Damrada just evaded it.

He wanted to maintain the relationship as it was, wanted to play for Rudra all the ti.

And then, ti passes.

"Ahhh, sure enough, I lose sothing very important after every reincarnation. What's lost I don't know myself, that's the question.

"Your Majesty

"I say, Damrada.

Yes."

"This is an edict. If I'm going to be no more, you kill yourself.

"Lord Rudra!

"There's no way to ask Velgrynd for sothing like this, is there?

'I couldn't do it eitherthose words, Damrada pressed down with all his might.

If this was the wish of his dear friend Rudra, he could not answer in the negative.

Geheheheh. If that happens, I promise to take care of the aftermath for Rudra-sama, so please rest assured that you'll be able to complete your administrative tasks."

"Well, you haven't changed. I'll leave you to it.

That was, a pact made long ago.

And then the ti went on

"I am tired, and there is a limit to restraining my Justice King Michael' from going out of control.

Absolute "righteousness" is not much different from "evil" at the root of the matter. Justice that all can identify with does not exist in this world.

"Your Majesty

"Damrada, you and I made a deal, rember?

"Of course I rember.

Hearing this reply, Rudra said "That's good" and smiled.

Changing expressions, solemnly issuing commands.

"Damrada, this is an edict. In order to be prepared in case you miss, go find soone who can break the

'King of Justice' and kill the rest as an alternate! It's hard for to do such a thingbut you have to be ready for everything in my ti."

Faced with this as if it were an order to obliterate Rudra himself, Damrada could only nod.

"Your orders, I understand.

Hearing Damrada's reply, Rudra muttered, "I'm sorry.

Rudra looked off into the distance as if talking to himself.

"In retrospect, this 'King of Justice' that my friend entrusted to was probably too powerful for .

Win or lose, the next matchup with Guy will probably be the last. I wants to fully master this skillIf there is a sign of going berserk, there is no need to worry and you must stop my actions.

Ill do as Im told.

Please."

After saying that, Rudra closed his eyes.

Thinking about the vows he had exchanged with the Star Dragon, Veldanava, he was filled with resentnt that he had not kept his promise to the end.

A small whisper escaped Rudra's mouth, "If you can't make a deal, go to that world and make ands.

Damrada pretended not to hear the words and quietly withdrew from the room.

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Choking on the blood from his own mouth, Damrada's consciousness was pulled back to reality. In less than a few seconds, consciousness flew into the distance.

Your Majesty, yes or no. I failedto complete, by your edict

In the consciousness that was about to dissipate, Damrada wanted to utter this remorse, but was no longer able to do so and spat out another mouthful of blood.

Regret.

However, there was a sense of relief.

The search for the one who can kill his beloved masterthis edict is only painful for Damrada.

Long hours of agonizing over it.

Absolutely.

For Damrada, Emperor Rudra was always a shining hero as always.

Will youwill you kill sothing like thathow could I possibly do that!? Why should I do it? Can't we just let soone else do it? If you no longer exist in this world, I have no attachnt to this world. I'd like to go with you

This is what Damrada wants from his heart.

Neither Guy nor Rudra's matchup seed to matter to Damrada. What matters is what Rudra thinks, and the world that can reflect his thoughts.

Guy Crimson, though an arrogant demon king, is not an unreasonable tyrant. His domination is unshakeable, he will make his own proper rules and stubbornly follow them.

Guy and Rudra's ideals, while different, are not absolutely incompatible, and in Damrada's view, the two are perfectly capable of compromise.

Guy shouldn't be able to act on his own.

It was because of this certainty that Rudra issued an edict to Damrada, right?

Why cling to victory and defeat when it's clear that there is mutual recognition?

Damrada is really puzzled.

But again, there was no way to do sothing against Rudra's will, and as a result, he had to follow his orders and operate around the world.

After leaving the Emperor's banner for a long ti, soone was found who could serve as an alternative.

This boy, Yuuki Kagurazaka, has a super-powerful physique called "Ability Blocking".

This physique could even invalidate an ultimate skill, and Damrada was happy to think that he was able to fight against the 'King of Justice', but he still ended up losing badly, and Yuuki also fell into Rudra's hands, which was no longer useful.

The killer was lost, but that's when a question suddenly arose in Damrada's mind.

why, Your Majesty, should you dominate Yuuki?

"Huh, what?

To this whisper that contained no intention, Ultima asked rhetorically.

Without giving an explanation, Damrada continued to ponder.

It was undoubtedly Rudra who had ordered the search for the man who could kill him, and he should not have interfered with the matter.

No, it's not.

It's just that Damrada doesn't want to believe it yet.

The signs have been there since the beginning.

Indeed, it is soHis Majesty, Lord Rudra, has

Like Damrada, delirious from fever, muttered.

"What the hell are you talking about!?

Feeling anxious, Ultima shouted out questions that didn't reach Damrada's ears.

Damrada was, for the mont, single-mindedly sinking into his own thoughts.

Perhaps it should be said that the dying flash of an apparition made Damrada's thinking very sharp.

Thus, the search for the truth.

Rudra is passionate about his ideals.

To dream of a united world and permanent peace.

No more strife and poverty, and humanity can focus on developnt.

If the unification of all mankind becos peaceful, then all can live equally. Rudra, who believes in this, has set the goal of "building a united nation.

Human beings are mutually intelligible creatures, capable of uniting their wills one day and working together to create a better world, Rudra believes this from the bottom of his heart.

He beca a "hero" for the sake of the people, carrying great pain and hardship. To make life happy for more people, Rudra kept running for this desire.

Damrada loves Rudra like this.

But

Rudra's ideals ca to an end when they were still at the dream stage.

Before the ideal is realized, Rudra himself has gone rogue.

The ideals we were striving for turned out to be broken a long ti ago

Damrada identified with this and was overwheld with sadness in his heart.

"Are you crying?

ahhhh"

"For fear of death?

no, because of the agreent"

Agreent?"

ahhhh"

Unable to avoid death, clinging to Damrada without letting go.

It was sothing that could not be helped, and he could put up with it, but the inability to keep the covenant with Rudra was unbearable for Damrada.

Rudra's consciousness had dissipated, and who was Rudra now, exactly?

There's only one answer to this kind of thing.

It was undoubtedly Veldanava, the Star Dragon, the friend of Rudra, who gave him the ultimate skill, the ultimate skill of the King of Justice.

Before Rudra's ntal breakdown, Damrada still had edicts that had to be fulfilled.

Buthe seems to be about to die without being able to achieve the mission.

Damrada, who wanted to berate himself for his incompetence, turned around and realized that the situation had not yet reached its worst mont.

No matter what, the 'King of Justice' has to be stopped from going berserk, and if Damrada fails, it will be necessary to find soone worthy of entrusting this task.

This is the edict of Rudra, the pact that Damrada should keep.

In addition to Yuuki, there was one other person who had a clue.

The dreaded demon lord, Rimuru.

He is both the greatest enemy and the place of hope.

"May I ask you to kill His MajestyLord Rudra?

"Huh? Why us?

"It doesn't have to be you.

"No, no, no. Let's just leave it to us. We were going to kill that Rudra guy anyway, not that we couldn't accept your request.

Ultima's character does as she pleases.

While not going to respond frankly, actually kinda like Damrada.

The battles lasted a short ti, but for Ultima, who had an infinite lifespan, it was the quality of the battle that was valued more. To be able to experience such a fierce battle that coalesces in a short period of ti, it feels like no matter what is said, it is allowed.

"Then, there is one more thing

What?"

Thatthe boy nad Masayukiplease protect him

Damrada was convinced.

It's just that

"Yes, I can. But it co at a cost, right?

Demons don't fight for nothing.

While this is not an absolute rule, there are all sorts of ways to circumvent it.

But this ti, it was Ultima's capriciousness, wanting to see Damrada troubled, that made the question.

However, hearing Ultima's question, Damrada was relieved. He felt like he had been liberated, and then he replied calmly.

"The reward is, all of . Everything about my soulall the technology I haveI entrust it all to you"

Accepted."

Looking at Ultima, who gave a reluctant reply, Damrada smiled.

And then

Your Majesty Rudranow, I will go to your side

These are the last words that Damrada left behind.

Stopped breathing like he was asleep.

Forr Chancellor of the Nasca Kingdom and a close friend of the unified Emperor Rudra Nam Ul Nasca.

The curtain has co down on the long career of "The Saint" Damrada.

In the midst of the circular brawling arena of Iso-space, Ultima stood alone.

"Ah-ah, what a bore. The core of his heart disappeared and it was still intended for Lord Rimuru

As a sowhat lonely Ultima muttered, she wrapped the remains of Damrada gently in twelve wings.

According to the agreent, taking the whole of Damrada for her own possession.

That's it, the end.

The end of Damrada and Ultima's matchup.

The job of the fist saint" ca to an end, and a new "demon of the fist" was born

Damrada gave one of the most vicious demons the most ferocious power in his final monts.

Would he be unbearably ashad if he knew about it?

Or perhaps be happy with the inheritance of their skills?

Damrada is dead and there is no way to know about it.

Those who survive can only ponder this question in their hearts.

***

"Co, I'll be your opponent.

In the middle of the round fight arena, Agera makes an announcent to Kondo.

Kondo frowned and without a word raised the hand that held the saber, not responding to Agera, and just looked at Carrera.

"Don't worry, I'm only here as a witness.

"Ridiculous. How can you believe what you say?

Kondo, who finally spoke, was quite sharp in his words. It's like saying, since it's the enemy, let the two go together.

However, Carrera made no move.

"True enough, I don't think two-on-one is a despicable act, and I'm not going to take it out on you. But this ti, it was because of the wishes of Agera over there. Don't worry about , just enjoy the fight."

Not only did she say so, but she also sat directly on the stone wall to show that it had nothing to do with her.

Kondo shrugged.

"What a farce. But I'll just take the spirit.

Then ca the drawn saber and confronted Agera.

"Thank you very much. Then, just for goodness sake"

A crisp voice rang out, interrupting his words. Agera covered his chest and collapsed on the field.

You!"

Carrera montarily drew a short distance and broke between Kondo and Agera, blocking the sword that Kondo was about to cut off Agera's head with.

"Hmph, can you catch up to this speed?

Kondo, who held a large southern-style automatic pistol with smoke coming from the muzzle in his right hand and wielded a saber in his left, said so in the direction of Carrera.

"You knew I could make it, didn't you? If you were serious, Agera would have been wiped out by now, wouldn't she?

Kondo didn't say anything about accepting the invitation to the Agera showdown, so it was a lapse on Agera's part to not confirm beforehand.

And she wasn't really going to make a killing blow, and Carrera, who had blocked her opponent's sword, knew it best.

A strongman like Kondo should not lose even a head-to-head fight with Agera. If it's just a sword fight, maybe a nice showdown at so point. But even so, the outco of Kondo's victory probably won't falter.

Even so, the surprise attack was made because Carrera was on the sidelines.

It is pie in the sky to believe the words of the enemy, let alone the words of the devil, and it is the foolishness of those who really believe.

The exclusion of uncertain elents is the iron rule of combat.

"I don't know what you're talking about. I don't have ti for this farce.

Kondo turned to face Carrera, sneering at the uncharitable state of affairs.

"Well, if you think so, then I'll be your opponent.

"With this sword?

Carrera's sword had cracked from the blow just delivered, no doubt it would break from a few more blows, and Carrera couldn't have failed to notice it.

"No way, there are alternatives, only I have a better sword. Agera, you understand."

of course. It's a pity that I didn't get to fight with the last generation of my school, but I can't complain if I think that it's because I'm following your teachings. The discontent is only the contempt for my old master, which only deprives of my fighting power.

Saying so, Agera stood up.

The wound in his chest had been closed, and the bullet Kondo fired was called an "annihilation bullet", which, according to the magical power of the load, caused an equal amount of energy to disappear. If it was a "spellbomb", it would be very difficult for Agera to stand up again.

As Carrera and Agera had noticed, it was clear that Kondo wasn't attacking with all his might.

But, because of this, Agera was able to keep fighting.

"?Knife Change?

Agera beca a knife, and the one holding the knife was undoubtedly Carrera.

Carrera's magic filled the void in Agera, and the lost energy ca back again. The result was that the blade shone brightly and Agera's qi beca full.

"That's stupid. It took a comrade living as a sword to let you off the hook

"My dependents love to fight. That's a lot of concern.

"Is that so. There is no point in talking about it now. He has dared to impersonate the founder of the sect, and his cri is unforgivable.

In Kondo's view, Carrera, who held the sword that Agera had changed into in her hands, was also guilty of the sa thing.

Showing unabashedly clear hostility, Kondo struck a serious pose.

The battle began in less than half a quarter of an hour.

Carrera fell to her knees.

Incredibly, Kondo was powerful to the point of terror.

As the saying goes, Damn.

Even in Carrera's opinion, he was a monster beyond belief.

Carrera knew she was strong.

But at the sa ti, understood that there are people of all people.

In fact, one would have thought that even if one couldn't beat Diablo, one probably wouldn't lose to anyone else. However, it would be t with ease by Zegion.

This battle was also, facing Velgrynd didn't take much advantage.

So even though she was at Kondo's rcy now, Carrera wasn't shocked. Not only that, but euphoria even ran high.

Carrera rolls lightly on the ground to close the distance from Kondo. Stand up smoothly and adjust again to the posture of pointing the tip of the knife at the opponent's eyes.

"Very good! My swordsmanship is praised even by Agera, but it still seems inferior to yours.

"Shut up. I'm just trying to use my own power to beat my opponent, and I'm so angry that I'm saying that."

Kondo himself was creeped out by Carrera's fighting instincts, and since this wasn't the ti to be able to have fun, he struck out with full force from the start. Not only swordsmanship, but also the power of the extre ability 'King of Execution' is being used unstintingly.

However, it didn't quite beat Carrera.

That alone was already worthy of awe, and Kondo's heart couldn't help but warble over it.

It seems that this is not an opponent that can be solved easily, with mutual awareness of this.

As a result, the fighting intensified.

With brute force, Carrera struck at Kondo with her sword, impeding his movent. Kondo lightly opens Carrera's attack with a knife rack and snaps Carrera with a right handed shot.

The power placed in this round is to disarm the magic.

This bullet is called a "spell-breaker".

Kondo chose this bullet because of the anticipation of Carrera's next move.

No need to chant a mantra, the gravitational force field is instantly ford. Kondo points out that Carrera, who only knows how to use her power, is not only not reflecting, but also relying on her own power, trying to unleash magic that does not affect her and hinder Kondo's actions.

Seeing this, Kondo chose the "spell-breaker".

The extrely high generalization of this ability is the powerful secret of Kondo.

There are roughly four effects of the research pole ability "King of Execution", and Kondo will adapt them to the situation.

A "boundary breaker" can break the defensive boundary of an creature.

The Spellbreaker can remove magic effects.

The Spellbusters are capable of destroying the magical circuits of creatures.

The "annihilation bomb" is a high-density magic bomb that can expend energy by seeing through the nature of the creature.

The most powerful bullet that can do all of the above at the sa ti is the "Godspeed Bullet".

Before that, Carrera had been deliberately chanting spells for magical attacks.

It was all in preparation for this matchup, but all the magic was unspellable the mont it was unleashed, and Kondo's predictions were accurate, always making the right choices.

And, there are all sorts of bullets being shot through the cracks.

Failure to see through its nature and react to it will leave Carrera with serious injuries. If there is any hesitation, it is estimated that the winner will be decided in an instant.

Kondo was really calm when he analyzed the battle situation.

Unhurried, bordering on chanical.

See through the enemy's weaknesses and the flow of magic to make appropriate responses.

That's all.

It was faithfulness to a steady foundation that established Kondo's position as the strongest in the Imperial Army.

Significantly different from Carrera, who acts on her emotions, the two are sowhat oddly similar.

Kondo asked in a cordial tone as she shook her head.

"That's tricky. How did you know I was going to use magic?

Kondo also replied to Carrera while regaining his breath.

"Well, that's easy. Because I think that's what I would do if I were you.

"I see. It's really easy to understand.

Once again, Carrera developed a fondness for this Kondo, along with a strong realization that she had never seen the sa type of formidable enemy so far.

You can't say that by observing the flow of magic when it's activated.

I'd do that, or sothingif I were you, you'd be looking for a reason. Carrera thought unpleasantly, but couldn't help the pleasant expression that crossed her face.

Having an opponent that you can fight with all your might is enough to be enjoyable alone.

Rhein the primordial was a strong one identified by Guy and should have had a satisfying sparring session with her, but Carrera's provocation never succeeded.

This kind of regrettable incident made Carrera upset and angrybut with Kondo as an opponent, it felt like she could fight enough for her heart's content.

For Carrera, it's the process of going head-to-head that matters more than winning or losing.

"That's great. That's really great. It's Kondo, right? You're the best enemy!

Kondo snorted back at Carrera's heartfelt praise.

Without words, state your opinion by the sword.

Sharp chopping blows stabbed at Carrera in succession.

Dancing the sword with only the left hand, but the path of the sword without any deviation, was even more beautiful than the martial arts that fascinated the people.

Carrera faced Kondo's successive chopping blows, relying on Agera's skill and her own instincts to judge and dodge.

In a brief interlude of sword blades, Carrera discovered a little habit of Kondo's.

Knife in left hand, gun in right.

Although it was just Kondo's fighting form, the montary sight of him firing would move along with his fingertips, as if he was watching the line of fire of a bullet.

No one would have been able to notice this little habit if it weren't for Carrera, but it was enough of a fatal flaw to determine victory or defeat.

This is it!

Carrera swung the sword away at the perfect ti.

Unable to respond, Kondo, who was ready to shoot, raised his gun stiffly and took down Carrera's sword.

The reaction speed is simply amazing, but Carrera won't just stop there.

"Don't underestimate ! That takes away one of your trump cards!"

Twisting his body hard to adjust his posture to receive the attack, causing Kondo to be unable to counter the powerful force of Carrera. So, Kondo unstintingly let go of the gun in his hand.

The large Southern-style automatic pistol grunted and rolled to the ground.

Having avenged Kondo's death, Carrera was rejoicing.

However

There was a creepy scent, and feeling it for an instant, Carrera followed her instinct and quickly ducked away.

Imdiately after, Kondo's sword slashed through the air.

"Geez, didn't you get it?

What landed on the ground with a flutter was Carrera's severed left hand, the skeleton of the kamikaze not paying the slightest attention, cut off by Kondo's sword.

You!"

Emotionally charged Carrera.

But inwardly, calmly, though shaken by the humiliation, she accepted this reality.

There's no way to beat Kondo at this rate.

The proof was that Kondo was now wielding a military knife with both hands.

A perfect form over ti, completely different from his style so far.

Kondo hadn't intended to rely on the gun in his hand from the beginning, but instead had deliberately revealed a crack to lure Carrera into the bait, with no other explanation than that.

But if that was the case, it ant that Carrera was despised by Kondo.

The sword alone is enough to gain the upper hand, but it's still a little tricky

It's a strategy to kill easilyIt's inexcusable that such a powerful master would not show his strength and do such a despicable thing

Aware of this, Carrera roared.

"How dare you underestimate , a human!"

Carrera wanted to go along with the rage and shatter Kondo into pieces, ready to step forward.

And yet, just then.

One mont, please, Lord Carrera.

Agera, transford into a knife, hitchhiked over.

Carrera and Agera were now in a state of near-unity, and naturally also connected through thought communication', and were able to have a conversation in their hearts.

And so, in a million tis extended sphere of consciousness under the power of Carrera, the two began a conversation.

"What do you want to say, Agera? I'm so busy right now, I'll kill you if you interfere.

"Please calm down, Lord Carrera. If you lose your cool, you'll be in Kondo's clutches.

"Of course I know that. But that guy fooled , as a king? It's absolutely intolerable, isn't it?

Lately, Agera has basically taken on the duty of stopping Carrera, but Agera has also never seen a Carrera as raging as today. If she wasn't stopped, Carrera would surely be defeated.

Agera continues to be persuasive, trying to convince Carrera.

"Listen to , Kondo didn't rely on the sword alone in the first place because he despised Carrera-sama.

"Why, you're underestimating , no matter what you think!"

"No, it's not. It's just the opposite."

Huh?"

''It is precisely because of the importance attached to the threat from Lord Carrera that Kondo hides his true abilities. Not anyone is as strong as Lord Carrera, who was very strong from birth. Take the fight against the strongest enemy seriously, that's sothing you'll do as a warrior!

"So what? Are you trying to say that he approved of ?

Exactly!"

Agera seized the opportunity to articulate his views with great force.

That stance of Kondo's had been said to be in a state of completion, but its essence was still that of a swordsman who had inherited Agera's school. There is no doubt that the other person is serious, and it is for this reason that it is not revealed at the outset, but rather that a shift is made at the crucial mont.

It is precisely because of the fact that he sees Carrera as his strongest enemy that he is able to use such a small trick.

If not, there's no need to craft a fake move like that to increase risk.

I seethats true, if you say so"

Agera's persuasion played a role, and Carrera cald down and accepted the statent.

Agera breathed a sigh of relief.

I've worried you, Agera. Thanks to you, I've co to my senses.

"That's great.

"I won't let you worry anymore, I promise you.

Signaling the end of the conversation with this declaration, Carrera turned to face Kondo again, and then, slowly, landed a rippling punch to her face.

Such a serious blow that one wonders if Carrera's head will explode.

However, Carrera was calm and flashed a smile at Kondo.

"Oh, I didn't scare you, did I? I'm sorry, slightly lost my cool and thought you were insulting .

However, human beings are so powerful that they will use all sorts of tricks to win. It's an idea we wouldn't have had, slightly surprised."

Though laughing like this, Carrera also stopped her contempt for her enemy.

It was no accident, but if it hadn't been for Agera, Kondo would have been caught in the act.

The Carrera of the present is different from the Carrera of the past, who can do whatever she wants.

As a loyal servant of the Demon Lord Rimuru, she acts in accordance with the orders of her lord.

It's just that it's not okay to be defeated and die in battle, which is absolutely forbidden.

Carrera warned herself in her mind.

This punch was for that purpose, and to show one's own awareness.

Carrera acknowledged Kondo.

Acknowledge that he is on the sa level of existence as her.

The casual Carrera is like a changed person, thinking seriously.

"What a surprise.

The pride of being the strongest race always made her unconsciously fail to use her full strength in fighting with others. However, it was mistakenly assud that Kondo wasn't giving it his all and she had to leave it to Agera to correct her.

Realizing her lapse, Carrera finally got serious.

Kondo looked at the grin that was showing on Carrera's face, who was in a miserable situation, and felt that it was beautiful.

"Is the demon going to give it her all? As a fragile human being, there's no way to welco it.

For the first ti, a change of expression occurred, seeing Carrera as the enemy.

"Then I, too, must be your opponent.

Kondo, who made this declaration, put on the "armor" for the first ti.

No longer a uniform that relied on the Force of Will to materialize, but a pure white spirit suit made from the mythical level changes given by Rudra.

That is, a spirit dress made in imitation of an old Imperial Navy garnt.

The appearance doesn't seem to have changed much, but the aura on display seems to have changed to a different person.

For Kondo, this garnt from the naval era was also the one that ant death. As a lieutenant, he swore to bear the guilt of letting his n die tragically. In order to be able to keep this realization in mind, I fought in these garnts.

Carrera looked at Kondo, liberating a deep and massive magic.

Next, give your na.

"I am the loyal servant of Lord Rimuru, one of the Twelve Patrons, Carrera, the nace Lord. Bet on my glory and I'll kill you."

Kondo responded.

"Heh, Lieutenant of the Imperial Navy, Tatsuya Kondo. I am now the head of the Imperial Emperor's Order of the Near Guard, and I accept your challenge.

The two confronted each other, quietly building up their strength.

From there, the real battle began.

*** Carrera picked up the left arm that had fallen to one side and gently brought the sections back together, and just like that, it was restored as if nothing had happened.

"That doesn't make sense.

"Don't say that, after all, it's a precious body given by Lord Rimuru, so I cant leave any scars on it.

The conversation sounded light-hearted, but both sides were peering into each other for a break.

The reason Kondo didn't make a move while Carrera healed her arm was because Kondo had certain thoughts.

Without a gun in his hand, Kondo could only fight with a sword, which was of course the original gesture of "Mizushin Lifestream", but on the flip side, it also ant that he didn't have any reserve backhand.

Kondo is now in full swing.

In other words, Kondo bet his whole self.

With two swords in hand now, Kondo had the confidence to not lose to any enemy.

Kondo grasps the movents of Carrera through his unique skill of "interpreting", and the movents of his muscles are readable by the flow of magic throughout his body and the breath of his magic.

When this power is combined with the ultimate power, 'King of Execution', it can perform far beyond the unique power field. Therefore, he did not see an abnormal increase in the omitted power of Carrera.

That vast energy is a symbol of Carrera's tyrannical style, but in spite of that, I wonder if there is a clear will to unify and the flow of energy is unclogged.

The energy that would normally have produced an explosive torrent was perfectly incorporated into Carrera's domination.

What a monsterKondo thought to himself.

The wrist wound that was so hard to cut off is now invisible, and even the clothes have been repaired, what a joke.

What gathered that fierce power was Agera's demon blade that had changed into a single heart, and was able to make a complete circle of power because it had transford into a single heart with Carrera.

This was not good for Kondo, who sensed sothing even more tricky than that. Incredibly, a strong crystallization of power was forming in the center of Carrera's magic.

Kondo had a clue as to what that was.

It is sothing that can only be seen when the form of the heart becos solid.

Acknowledging this, Kondo took action.

No matter how powerful the enemy is, it must be eliminated as quickly as possible. It was because of this judgnt that he wore these clothes, which symbolizes his full commitnt.

That is to say, defeat is not allowed and victory must be achieved no matter what ans are used.

It is the winning side that is righteous.

While examining Carrera, Kondo finished his preparations.

The only remaining weapon was a sword, pouring its full force into Carrera's beheading.

"That's good, that's good! That look of no confusion, that's exciting!

Ignoring Carrera's excited shouts, Kondo waved the sword in his hand.

Although Carrera's demon sword caught this blow, Kondo's military sword was indeed incomparably powerful, and if that demon sword hadn't boarded Agera's will, it might have been shattered by this blow.

Kondo furthermore continues to apply the standup.

"You guys!?

The sharp, heavy chopping blow caused Carrera to not help but let out a groan.

The secret of its power lay in the will that was injected into the saber.

Kondo's ultimate skill, the 'King of Execution', is not only able to attachpower to bullets, but also by placing Kondo's will, or even his 'soul', in the saber, which is both Kondo's killer weapon and his true gesture when he's serious.

Under the ensuing onslaught from Kondo, Carrera can only defend with one touch.

Kondo intends to fight before Carrera awakens to the ultimate skill, using all sorts of tricks to pursue Carrera.

Even though Carrera controlled her violence and exerted great power, Kondo remained unchanged and flicked away the entire attack.

In terms of combat skills, Kondo is a step above Carrera.

The barely sustained sparring was the result of a combination of Carrera's massive amount of mana and Agera's strength.

If it wasn't for that, Carrera would have been wiped out long ago.

Now, too, the chop that contains the power of the "Exterminating Bullet" cuts open the left side of Carrera's belly.

With limbs wounded several tis by the chopping blows of the boarding "spellbomb" effect, Carrera's magic circuits have gone into a frenzy, and as a result, even Carrera's and Agera's assimilation has begun to take a toll.

You"

Carrera groaned and glared at Kondo with a grimace.

Miscalculation.

I knew that Kondo was strong, but I thought that I could always deal with it by using my real skills.

But Kondo is not that good of an opponent.

Even in the face of Carrera, who had borrowed Agera's power, Kondo was still the superman above it.

Humanshuman! Even though awakened as a "saint", I can't believe that a human could drive to such a state

Contemplating her own ineptitude, Carrera covered her right hand over the left side of her belly that kept leaking magic after being chopped open.

Even if one wanted to reply, the effect would be minimal as the magic loop went into a frenzy.

Originally, an injury of this magnitude would have repaired itself without any attention, but now, even with deliberate treatnt, it still looks like this.

No matter how bashful and rude Carrera was, she could recognize that the current state of affairs was very bad indeed.

Whether the will is strong or not, can sway the power.

What's more, Kondo is a character who has gained extre power through his own power, while Carrera spends her days at will because she has an infinite lifespan, and Kondo is simply incomparable.

Only now, along with the pain of torturing herself, did Carrera finally understand.

There is no point in being given skills.

The ability to truly live up to its essence can only be acquired through one's own desire.

The rank of the race, the strength of the physical abilities, and the life force, all of which were overwhelmingly powerful for Carrera to occupy.

In terms of skill, thanks to Agera, there was a battle of attrition.

Still, it was not possible to win.

Not only that, but they were on the verge of defeat.

If this goes on, are we going to lose?Which ans to be wiped outdead? The strongest I of one of the primordials of the demons!?

This, absolutely cannot be agreed upon.

The glory of Carrera could not allow it.

Not to ntion, it would go against the orders of Carrera's favorite lord, the Demon Lord Rimuru.

If it turned out that way, it would be a big mistake that could not be redeed by killing herself a million tis, and Carrera felt the fear.

The inability to comply with Rimuru's orders had terrified Carrera, who had never before known what fear was.

"It's the only thing I absolutely disagree with!

Carrera hissed loudly, looking angrily at Kondo with blood-filled eyes.

Forcibly regenerate the wound and posture it.

Carrera prayed even more deeply and intensely.

Praying for victory over this man in front of you.

So far, Carrera had fought by her own pure demonic power.

But that alone will not do.

It is absolutely impossible to reach people who are at the ultimate skill level.

Diablo, for example, and Kondo, for example, in front of he.

In the face of people who have awakened to the ultimate skill, she can not win, and the top of the Guy Crimson is not even compared to.

Thinking only about adding strength is not going to work.

If that's all, struggling no matter what, it's just bait for the strong.

Being pressed so hard, it finally dawned on Carrera.

Those who want to fight the really strong must understand themselves more deeply.

What is necessary for this is an unparalleled strong will.

As a spiritual being, Carrera sought this mont of the will power of the essence.

She seed to hear such a sound.

In the next mont, the "sothing" that was so moving deep inside of Carrera, felt a clear shape forming.

Carrera searched her consciousness toward that.

The one that gradually took shape by Carrera's determination, by her prayers.

So far, it's all been a rampaging power within herself, always used again only through repressive control, but Carrera sees this power as her own.

Then, liberation opens up.

This ability, is in need of a na.

O my "power" this is your na. In order to complete the task given to by Lord Rimuru, beco my power and liberate the power to go further. Your na is Abaddon, the King of Death!

Abaddon, having the aning of destroyer.

Also, the King of Death.

The power couldn't have been more appropriate for king of destruction Carrera.

Carrera finally got it.

The absolute "power" that can destroy everything.

King of Death

This is the figurative of Carrera's desire.

Once liberated, it is able to bring about definite destruction, fearful empowernt for the adversary.

For the first ti, because of her encounter with a strong enemy, Carrera beca hungry for power.

Thus, the ti had co for the battle between Carrera and Kondo to be decided.

*** This isn't a jokeKondo thought.

To Kondo, it was like a mirage when he tried his best to push Carrera into a desperate situation, only to awaken the ultimate skill before his eyes.

On several occasions, Kondo had intended to inflict a death blow on Carrera. However, Carrera got back up again no matter how many tis she was knocked down.

Use the power of the Barrier Breaker Bomb to break the Barrier, and use the power of the Spell Breaker Bomb to disrupt Carrera's magic circuit, then actually cause Carrera to accumulate damage, and finally use the power of the Destroyer Bomb to end the other party.

It's long overdue for a winner.

However, Kondo, who had put out his full strength, not only failed to take down Carrera, but also awakened her strength.

Kondo was deeply aware of his mistake.

That's true, if only there was still a "Kamikaze bomb

The thought would arise, perhaps because Kondo was a little more squeamish.

"The Divine Extermination (Kamikaze) Bomb was a once-a-day killer weapon, the strongest hit, yet it had just been used to weaken Veldora not long ago.

Craving for sothing you can't use in a fight that bets your life and death really doesn't seem like a foolish act Kondo would do.

The enemy, who was already strong enough, had acquired an unknown power, and the re knowledge of it brought the mood into a gloom.

Kondo, however, still tries to lift his spirits.

Since they were already wearing the garnts, they could only fight to the end without faltering.

Kondo couldn't help but spit out his feelings to Carrera for the first ti.

"You guys, this is so unconscionable.

It is also natural to make a mockery of human frailty.

The inter-ethnic "hierarchy" gap is too great to be filled.

Even Kondo, couldn't help but grumble about it.

Hearing this, Carrera lifted her chin in satisfaction.

"Ahhh, of course. After all, we are the strongest race, but you are not unreasonable enough, are you?

It was the highest complint that Carrera could utter.

Carrera had already identified the other with being equal to herself, so in a show of utmost respect, went all out to launch the challenge.

Aiming her sword at Kondo, she set up her stance without a care in the world, and Carrera let her right and left hands unleash the 'King of Death', bringing her enormous power back into a circle.

Between Kondo and Carrera, a stream of white and black glow overflowed.

By transforming the huge mana into energy, the afterglow alone seed to blow people away.

Carrera concentrated, harnessing all of her energy.

Ill let you see what I've got.

I'd really like to say no.

"Oh, don't be such a party pooper. It's because I identify with you that I'll show you my best magic!

Kondo had a bad feeling when he heard the other party's words.

She doesn't care about the mood of othersthat is the demon nad Carrera.

Leon also suffered for it, but at the ti, Carrera was just amusing herself. While saying so can only seem more egregious in her nature, it was a much better experience for Kondo, who had to use the serious Carrera as a rival.

Among the four primordials of the demon lord, including Diablo, the current Carrera prides herself on having the largest amount of mana, which she had not been able to control perfectly before, and this shortcoming was eliminated when she obtained the Death King Abaddon.

The current Carrera, with her dominance over magic, is able to match Velgrynd.

Ill send you destruction. Disperse! Final collapse annihilation wave!!!"

It was the ultimate magic that overrode the "gravity collapse".

It's the biggest and strongest attack magic in Carrera's ideal.

By placing matter evoked from the bottom of hell in the gravitational collapse force field, the magic was created that contained a great energy rush far beyond imagination.

It is difficult to control this energy since it is not necessary to say how difficult it is, just to add directionality to this energy.

Originally this was not the magic that was supposed to be used on the planet, but Carrera unleashed this magic without any confusion.

If one step of control goes wrong, even the planet could be wiped out.

It was not successful when practiced in the underworld, and was used for the first ti in the material world. The magic that had not been used successfully so far was used without any hesitation.

If Testarossa and others were present, they must have stopped Carrera anyway, but the people who could stop Carrera here did not exist.

Even though Agera was present, it was too cruel to ask him to stop Carrera. It would be better to say that it is not Kondo who feels the most fear right now, but Agera who knows how scary that magic is.

Then, speaking of Kondo.

He felt a whiff of danger at the sight of Carrera's preparatory movents and unfolded the 'King of Execution before he heard Carrera's announcent.

This ability to quickly judge a situation is what makes Kondo what he is.

However, this ti the opponent was too bad.

The "Final Collapse Annihilation Wave" is a great magic that is based on the premise of Carrera's absurd magic, and its scope is so huge that if this place is not otherworldly, I don't know how much of a disaster it will cause.

Maybe even this otherworld will be destroyedso Kondo speculated.

If things turned out that way, then all the matter on this magic ray that targeted Kondo would be wiped out.

Kondo saw through that fact.

If the Otherworld is destroyed, Emperor Rudra is also likely to be involved.

Even if Rudra's defense was foolproof, there was no guarantee that there wouldn't be an eventuality that had to be prevented from happening.

It's more than that.

Kondo was also aware of sothing even more problematic.

From the way Carrera was staged, even this vicious magic was just a decoy. Even after carrying this blow, the real attack from the Demon Blade should still co from behind.

That would be impossible to cope with.

No matter the sacrifice, the path to survival cannot be opened without overcoming this blow.

Kondo was well aware.

Put his knife in its sheath and wait for the right mont. Then, make a move while Carrera unleashes her magic.

Gamble everything on yourself, draw the knife.

Yaezakura, Yahasanori

This skill, which Hakurou had demonstrated, is reproduced here.

The power that is incorporated in this is the "kamikaze bomb" which should only be used once a day.

If the limit cannot be exceeded here, what awaits Kondo will only be broken. Because of this, Kondo bets on all his possibilities with the confidence that he can do it.

The glow of the power of the "soul" is even greater.

As for whether that glow was Kondo's, or Carreras

At the very least, both were undoubtedly going all out.

Kondo's sword cut through the raging energy rushes generated by the "Final Collapse Annihilation Wave".

A smile erged from the corners of Carrera's mouth as she opened her eyes wide.

Kondo's whole body, was pervaded by intense pain.

Even the mythical-grade garnts, which possessed the strongest defense, had failed to defend against this breaking power.

However, Kondo was not timid.

Aiming with conviction at Carrera's head, trying to get the eight flowers to bloom.

Carrera, on the other hand, was a step above Kondo.

"It's not enough. Let's see, after combining Agera's experience, my strongest skill!!!

That is both words and not words.

In a flash, Kondo's thoughts were conveyed to Carrera.

It was the Momochi sword flash that surpassed Kondo's draw speed.

The na of this skill is called MizuruHundred Flowers Dazzle".

Under this unstoppable tyranny, Kondo's saber snapped.

Following that, Carrera's final strike slashes off Kondo's shoulder.

...........

........

...

Kondo felt a loss of strength throughout his body.

In fact, it was beyond the limits of the body a long ti ago.

He closed his eyes and collapsed on his back.

Kondo's life was coming to an end.

Halfway through

Thinking this way, he laughed at himself.

As a result, nothing has been done.

Either to protect the holand or to keep the covenant with Rudra.

Be my friend

Ahhhh, Ididn't fulfill my agreent with you.

What surfaced in Kondo's mind was a feeling of regret.

The thought of a pact that didn't materialize made the heart feel like it was about to burst open.

"Tatsuya, I have a favor to ask of you.

Ill do as I am told. I'll do anything I can as your friend.

That's right, it's karma.

To convey his gratitude to this Rudra, who calls himself a friend and gives his existence in this world aning.

Even so, that request is too cruel isn't it?

"A long ti ago, I asked Damrada for a favor. If I loses my ideals, I hope you, as a friend, can stop . But I have lived too long, and Damrada is too gentle to kill himself. I'm sorry that I made such a big request of him.

Thats

"So, Tatsuya. If it were you, would you be able to calmly make a judgent to kill ? Go and get in the way of Damrada. You stop .

No, think of it my way

For he himself equally wanted Rudra to live.

Rudra is calm, sensible and full of dominance.

He is the vision of Kondo and the hard-won lord.

This man stopped Kondo, who had failed to protect his country and was about to commit suicide in this world, and beca Kondo's friend.

The great hero, Emperor Rudra.

Despite this, Kondo agreed to Rudra's request because Kondo knew Rudra's bitterness.

Rudra's body, his radiant soul, had long since reached its limit.

Presumably the result of countless reincarnations to control the special powers of the King of Justice.

Relying on his own unique skill of 'interpreting readers', Kondo understood this fact more deeply than anyone else.

Probably, more than Velgrynd understood.

Velgrynd had beco blinded by her love for Rudra, and no doubt would have been furious if she had learned of this request Rudra had made to Damrada and Kondo.

Rudra's request to Kondo was, in a sense, justified.

As long as it is promised, it must be kept.

If asked why, it's because conventions are such things.

However, the ti for fulfilling the engagent will co much later.

That's because Rudra is still very much in control at the mont.

but is that really the case?

Thinking about it now, there has long been a small sense of disconnection.

The icy look that Rudra occasionally showed was also too cold when making judgnts.

Kondo only knew Rudra in this state, but he knew that Damrada was thus distressed.

If Rudra is indeed alive, what need is there for Damrada to agonize over it?

It's really suspicious when you think about it.

Since when?

When exactly did Damrada really start acting.

Could it be that I'm missing sothing very important?

Following orders to obstruct Damrada's operations may have been a serious lapse.

Having just t Rudra, he was indeed a radiant presence.

Kondo, however, failed to notice Rudra's deterioration.

The mont he realized this fact, Kondo's mind beca clear.

It's like the inner shackles are liberated -

So, I was alreadyat the rcy of the 'King of Justice

What a wimp, he can't help but sigh.

That's right.

Instead of getting in his way when Damrada was preparing to kill Rudra, he should have taken the lead.

That way, he would have stopped Rudra.

, how out of character is this

It is now irreparable.

The reason why Kondo had been freed from the domination of the 'King of Justice' wasn't clear, except that he couldn't even move a finger now.

One can only wait quietly for death.

Im so useless. Whether it's carrying the pain with you or alleviating it, I've failed to do so. Andthe covenant that brings you relief also

The task of stopping Rudra was probably not going to happen no matter how much thought was put into it.

It can only be so, with remorse, to death

...........

........

...

"Hey, dont go to sleep, keep fighting!

As if to interrupt soone else's sleep, such talk ca.

After opening his eyes slightly, he saw the enemy who had been fighting a deadly battle with himself until just now, looking over at him with a very irritated probe.

The demon with the shining blond hair had a smile on her face as if she could chase away a sleeping demon.

Sure enough, very beautiful.

Dont say such strong words. I'm dying, how can I keep fighting?

"Huh? I don't think theres a winner yet.

Heh, heh, a showdown? Yeah, sureyou're so, so unreasonable

His own aning should have been impossible to convey to the other party, and Kondo smiled faintly even as he listened to Carrera's words.

Carrera's energy was almost depleted, and presumably in a state of near annihilationlaughter welled up at the thought of it.

He tries to get to his feet but fails miserably

It's ugly.

I'm sure I didn't get anything done.

So free and pure compared to himself, the demon before him

I'm jealous, really.

His heart really thinks so.

So Kondo, spoke words that even he didn't know the aning of.

"There is arequestwithmy gun, please kill His Majesty

He wanted to entrust his mission to the enemy.

What am I doing, making such a stupid request to an opponent who's been fighting until now?

The aspirations of the defeated are only t with ridicule.

But sohow it ca out anyway.

Carrera picked up the large Southern-style automatic pistol that had landed on the ground.

"This? It's broken.

That's true, Kondo thought hazily.

One is surprisingly naive to think that the other might listen to one's wishes.

The demons are not so gentle.

Kondo understood very well that reality is relentless.

His awareness fades.

Even as a "saint" who beca a spiritual being, the original Kondo was only a human being, and if his

"soul" was destroyed, he could not be resurrected.

A strike from Carrera dealt Kondo a nasty blow.

He can actually feel the collapse from the end.

At this stage, resurrection is no longer possible.

"Hmph, just because the toy broke you gave up? It's not like you're the one who gave a taste of pain. It's a real bumr to have a fight like this.

I really didn't expect to be encouraged by the enemy.

Kondo used his last breath to reveal a bitter smile.

"Heh, heh, it is indeedpleasant. I'm so ashad of myself, I feelfunny

After saying this, there was no desire to maintain consciousness.

But

"Wait, don't die yet. Let kill the emperor or whatever."

?

"How stupid! What's the payoff? It's common sense that a deed is necessary to get a demon to work for you!

Originally, Carrera was absolutely incapable of engaging the demon.

However, for so reason, she felt that she could not help listening to Kondo's wishes.

But working for free definitely doesn't cut it.

Facing Carrera, who looked a bit flustered, Kondo couldn't help but laugh.

It's really enjoyable.

He is the devil of the enemy.

This seemingly sowhat embarrassed panicked gesture of hers healed Kondo's heart.

Everything I haveall of it, including my soul, please.

Hes already out of words.

With the last of his strength, Kondo opened his eyes, looking towards Carrera with a strong will.

To believe the demons words is to laugh at yourself.

But still, he carved that beautiful face into his mind and entrusted his wishes to her.

Hopefully that thought would pass to Carrera, perhaps its just Kondo's wishful thinking.

Even so, hes betting on this last hope in order to save his unhelpful self.

The sound of his inept voice was conveyed to Carrera.

"This wish, I have received. I, in the na of Carrera, the King of Destruction, recognize the deed! I'll make your wish co true.

Hearing this serious declaration, Kondo flashed a smile.

The already disengaged hand made a movent by will alone, reaching for Carrera. What his fingers touched was the pistol that Carrera asserted had been damaged.

The mont Kondo's fingers made contact, the large Southern-style automatic pistol blossod with a golden glow, bathed in Kondo's power, and the material of the pistol gradually changed to mythical grade.

Kondo's "soul" is also taken over by Carrera through a pistol, however, it does not contain a heart core.

Carrera knew.

A person who reaches the realm of sinlessness after enlightennt, even if his soul is bound, cannot dispose of the core of his heart at will.

Liberated from reincarnation without any constraints and set off towards the agreed place.

That is, liberation.

It made Carrera feel lonely.

"Hmph, that's no fun. It is rare to et such a resolute opponent

Just as she whispered a small sigh

It felt like hearing that.

Carrera hurriedly turned her awareness to the pistol in her hand.

The pistol shines with a more dazzling golden light, as if it were silently saying, "So you're not lonely anymore.

The pistol was undoubtedly Kondo's relic, and today it was Carrera's new partner.

"So it isYou, who are with .

She finished and saw the pistol seem to flash.

At the sa ti, it was felt that a force was flowing into the body.

Youre too rough with using your magic. Let help you use more skillfully

It seed like Kondo could be heard saying so.

The next mont, she understood everything.

In a short mont, Kondo's power was turned into possession.

"Don't treat like a child, nosy guy.

The man was so arrogant even to the endCarrera thought so.

No longer feeling lonely.

Carrera rose to her feet.

"Congratulations on this beautiful victory, Agera is very impressed.

"You're not bad. You deserve credit for living this long."

"I'm a little embarrassed to be complinted by Lord Carrera.

Although Agera was laughing, he was already bruised all over his body.

After being injected with a huge amount of magic power by Carrera, she was able to withstand Kondo's sword skills with her blade, which almost shattered under the impact, and now that the changes in her blade had been lifted, all the attacks she had endured were returned to Agera, and it was a bit strange that she hadn't been destroyed as a result.

Agera, however, was all smiles of satisfaction.

"This man, Kondo, is a descendant of your disciple, right?

"It seems so.

"A creature like man is not to be underestimated, the technology will be passed down from generation to generation and will continue to improve.

Agera nodded happily.

"But he's better than you. It's a little sothing.

Agera frowned again in displeasure.

"Better than this old man, but that man is an exception. If we fight only with swords, the one who wins will be this old man.

"You can say that.

Say it and the two will laugh.

In this regard, the two are quite similar.

Ahead of Carrera's line of sight was the otherworldly rift that was crumbling, and in the rift a glimpse of Emperor Rudra's seated figure could be seen.

"Co on, the fight's just beginning.

With a fearless smile, as usual, Carrera walked out.

Whoever dares to stand in front of us, let him taste the horror carved into his bones!

Agera followed behind Carrera.

He was seriously injured, but he looked unconcerned and at ease.

The enemy survives.

And

Most importantly, the promise must be fulfilled.

***

"Single digit" rank three Graneet, the hero who has sustained the Empire from long ago.

A central figure in laying the foundations of the Empire and achieving peace for the millennium.

He was once praised as a "military god" by the imperial subjects and was also a great man who went down in history.

Now that he has retired from the surface arena, he has been appointed as the head of the Four Horsen in the capacity of Emperor Rudra's heartbeat.

He is a fighter who is skilled with all weapons and fighting techniques and is physically tough.

Although he is no less than two thousand years old, his black hair and short shaved black beard still give him a vibrant impression.

Confronting Graneet was the Flare Lord, Benimaru.

The two males stood opposite each other in the middle of the roundabout.

"I am Graneet, Guardian of the Empire."

"Benimaru. You can consider Lord Rimuru's adjutant.

The nas of the two sides have been reported and henceforth only war will be fought.

"Ah, wait a minute. Aren't you going to hear out?

Ill see what you have to say.

"Nothing, it's simple. I have investigated about you, and there are reports that you are quite a strong man.

"That would be an honor."

"Heh heh, that's not blowing your mind. I've defeated a number of strong n before, so I think I'm pretty good at it. Even so, I think you're qualified, and an ordinary demon lord would be no match for you.

"What are you trying to say?"

At this mont, Benimaru was starting to get impatient in his heart.

He did not hate to negotiate, but now that the fighting was heating up, it was no longer appropriate to talk freely, and if the other side had intended to surrender, it was a different matter, as could be seen from Graneet's appearance. Instead, it's like intentionally dissuading the Benimaru.

The idea is spot on.

"I was surprised that you were so strong. Kondo was also unhelpful, as the Intelligence Bureau's negligence brought us to a crisis in the Empire. If there are more losses than expected, it will be more than a showdown. So I thought I'd stop here and take an oath to be one of my n, huh? If you surrender, I swear that you and your n, I will take responsibility for their care."

What a self-serving proposal.

The proposal to propose an armistice is too much to be beaten, and in the opinion of a third party, it will only give rise to such thoughts.

However, this is not the case.

Graneet, never thought of such a thing as defeat.

Only because they had lost a lot of battle power, they planned to absorb Benimaru and the others in order to replenish their battle power.

Benimaru had intuitively explored this point, adding a layer of anger to his heart.

Is this guygoing to use us as pawns? However, to the extent that there seems to be a corresponding strength to support his confidence.

Benimaru calmly comnted on Graneet.

Since this proposal was thrown out in this otherworldly realm, it ant that he was also in control of the other clans, and it seed that he was not only an escort, but should be seen as a martial artist who also had a tactical vision.

Graneet's proposal is worthless to Benimaru.

"What will happen to Lord Rimuru, if not to my n?

"It's a sha, but that demon lord is too dangerous. In order to confirm your loyalty, it is necessary that you work together to crush him.

Sure enough, Benimaru thought.

To say it's a collaborative effort to defeat Rimuru is to expect us to kill each other.

Of course, surviving this might result in being adopted as a companion, and Benimaru is no fool who would believe such a blank check.

Most fundantally, there was absolutely no reason for them to betray Rimuru.

"No, we can't talk. We can't betray Lord Rimuru.

The reason why he was still listening to the other party was because Benimaru was trying to buy ti.

In fact, just now, he had heard the "voice" of so unknown person.

That wistful and pleasant voice that rang out of nowhere brought a proposal to Benimaru.