LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 107 - Episode 107: Zaus vs. Demon King
Episode 107: Zaus vs. Demon King
~ From Zaus’ Perspective ~
The Demon King Hebrah provoked me.
“Now, the game is overrrrr!! Braaaaaa!!”
Good grief.
“We still have the vice-captain match left.”
“Don’t you think it’s tedious? The game is over.”
He was the one who suggested the game in the first place. Well, thanks to that, we managed to evacuate the residents. It bought us some good time. Now, I can go all out.
“What’s the matter, Zaus? Are you afraid to fight me? Kukuku.”
“……….”
To say I’m not scared would be a lie. You never know what will happen in a fight. Even with a difference in level, there’s always a chance of losing. In fact, that was the case in the battle with Fugutar. Gaonga the lion-man and Gobtaro the goblin, who fought her, should have definitely had higher levels than her. But they lost. In other words, in battle, the possibility of losing is never zero.
I can’t see the Demon King’s level due to his concealment magic, but this could be seen as advantageous. If his level were higher than mine, I would simply feel threatened, and if mine were higher, I might become complacent. In other words, not being able to see his level forces me to be cautious. This can be seen as an opportunity. I’ll proceed with caution. I’ll be tens, no, hundreds of times more cautious than when I fought Hero Cea.
I’ll sharpen my focus and won’t rest assured until I’m certain of absolute victory. This is a fight I cannot lose. If I lose, the Demon King will take everything from me: my comrades, my territory, everything. I can’t allow that. I will definitely win!
In an instant, a huge shockwave grazed my side. It gouged the earth, carved through the mountains, and flew far off into the distance. It seems to have been generated from the Demon King’s index finger. What’s his intention?
“Braaaaaa…!” he laughed, sticking out his tongue and grinning.
“A-a-amazing power, Buu…”
“As expected of the Demon King, Dora.”
“If we took a hit from that, we wouldn’t stand a chance, Buu.”
“S-so terrifying, Dora.”
…No, it’s not amazing at all. Even if I got hit, it wouldn’t hurt at all. What is he thinking?
“Kukuku. Braaaa. It’s a greeting. Kukuku.”
A greeting? Is this some sort of warm-up exercise before the fight? If so, it’s too lame… No, wait. This could be a tactic to make me let my guard down.
Alright. Then I’ll respond.
I flicked my finger towards the sky. This caused a shockwave to form. It flew past the Demon King.
*BOOM!*
Damn it! I failed. I intended to create a similar shockwave!
“Gyaa! Lord Zaus’ shockwave is stronger, Buu!”
“It has tens of times the power of the Demon King’s, Dora!”
“Are they already fighting with full strength, Buu?”
“S-so tremendous, Dora!”
This is bad. I need to cover this up. I can’t falter here.
“It’s just a warm-up.”
“Braaaa!! What do you mean ‘just a warm-up’?! You went all out! How unsightly!!”
“Ugh…”
So, the deceit has already begun… The Demon King is right. This isn’t a warm-up. It’s a pre-warm-up. If I can’t even adjust my power here, I’ll be underestimated.
“Braaah! Don’t get cocky, you lowly demon!”
“………”
I have no room to get cocky.
“Kukuku. Very well. I shall show you the difference in our powers. I will only use one hand. This will give you a chance to defeat me. Kukuku.”
“Oh, how generous of you.”
“Kuhahaha! I will give you despair!! Do you think you can inflict damage on me?”
“………”
Is this a strategy to make me drop my guard? Or a trap? Well, it doesn’t matter. Either way, it’s an opportunity for me to launch an attack. Alright, let’s go.
“Brahahahah! Come at me. I’ll block your pathetic attack with one hand!!”
I aimed a punch at his cheek. Of course, I did it lightly. Preserving my strength is the top priority. I kept my nerves focused on other movements too. Carefully observe the Demon King. Be flexible enough to handle any trap.
My fist sank into the right arm he used to guard.
*Bekiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!*
So soft…
“What the…?!”
My fist pierced through his right arm and reached his cheek.
*Begoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!*
“Ugh…!!”
I crushed his face.
What?
*Bashon…………!!*
I destroyed his face…
“No way! Zaus-sama is amazing!!”
“He defeated the Demon King!!”
“Lord Demon King, noooo!!”
“This can’t beeeee!!”
No, no, no, no. What’s going on!?
At that moment, the Demon King’s face instantly regenerated. Oh! Super self-healing ability. That’s one of the Demon King’s skills.
“Braaah!! Why?! Why can a lowly demon hurt me, the Demon King?! This is impossible!!”
“Well… I don’t know what to say.”
It was as soft as pudding.
“I have the Demon King Wall Devourer Wall! Only a hero can inflict damage on me!! Braaah!!”
Ah, so that’s how it is.