LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 108 - Episode 108: Hidden Power
Episode 108: Hidden Power
“Braaaa!! Why!? Why can you hurt me!? You, a lowly demon!? I have the Demon King Wall Devourer Wall protecting me!!”
Ah, so that’s it. I showed the back of my right hand.
“Maybe it’s because of this.”
“Geaaah!? That’s the Hero’s Mark!?”
“I took it when I defeated the hero Cea. It was in the way of placing the slave crest, so I took it as well.”
Apparently, Hero Cea is living as the village chief’s slave, grateful for his surroundings.
“The, the Hero’s Mark…”
Good grief. The Hero’s Mark only allows attacks to reach the Demon King; it doesn’t significantly enhance power. In the world of Breque, Demon King Hebrah’s level was 666. Compared to that, it’s quite likely his level has increased significantly now. That’s the main concern.
“Well, more importantly, you’ll handle this single-handedly, right?”
I thought there might be some trap, but it seems that’s not the case. Then, taking advantage of the moment he’s off guard and finishing this quickly is the best option.
This guy has a super regeneration ability, healing any damage instantly. Whether it’s the brain or the heart, it’s the same. With the three-second rule in place, even if a body part is lost, it can be easily restored within three seconds.
In that case, it’s essential to obliterate everything all at once.
Using the Demon Sword and Seven-Ring Strengthening Chakra Evoque…
“The service period is over, braaaa!!”
“Eh… Isn’t that too soon?”
“Sh-shut up!!”
Good grief. Now he’s coming at full strength. I need to be cautious.
Currently, my normal level is 990,000. On top of that, there’s the installed skill ‘Double Status Enhancement.’ This doubles my normal level status, making my effective level 1,980,000.
From there, activating the Seven-Ring Strengthening Chakra Evoque with Level 20 Times Enhanced Second Burst would allow my effective level to reach 39,600,000.
However, that would consume too much magic power. Lowering it by one level to the Level 10 Times Enhanced First Burst would make my level 19,800,000. I wonder if such a trick will work…
Good grief. This is troubling. Not being able to unlock Level 30 Times Enhanced Third Burst is particularly annoying now. This weakness must never be known.
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~~~ Demon King’s Perspective ~~~
“Braa!! Wh-what is this strength!?”
A demon possessing the Hero’s Mark!?
Moreover, his attack power was abnormally high! To penetrate my defense and shatter my head… He must have attacked with full strength. It seems he has reached an incredibly high level.
Our prior information indicated his level was capped at 240,000, but it’s probably higher than that now. I estimate his level at 300,000… No, maybe even 400,000?
Hmm. For a lower-level demon duke, that’s quite strong. Unfortunately, my strength far surpasses that!!
“Muscle Awakening Muscle Wake!!”
Heh heh. With this, my level reaches 660,000. It’s regrettable that my stats cannot be displayed due to the concealment magic. Well, I could deactivate the concealment, but seeing the enemy lose their will to fight due to an overwhelming level difference is not entertaining.
Heh heh. Zaus, you’re maintaining a composed face but trembling inside, aren’t you?
Heh heh. You’ll find out what happens when a lowly demon angers the Demon King.
“Ku ku ku. Shall I give you a chance?”
“Huh? What kind of chance?”
“A chance for you to survive.”
“Oh?”
“Ku ku ku. Surrender now. If you do, I will graciously spare your life.”
“How kind of you.”
“Gu ha ha ha! I’m acknowledging how strong you’ve become. You should be grateful. I will use all your comrades and your developed territory! Be thankful and surrender!!”
“I refuse. There’s no need to even consider it. What a ridiculous offer.”
“Hmph. You will regret this. Ku ku ku. You can’t take back that answer.”
“Then I shall extend some mercy as well.”
“What?”
“Become my subordinate. If you do, I’ll spare you from being sent to hell.”
“Ka ha! Nonsense! You lowly demon!!”
“You refuse? You will regret it.”
“That’s my line! Dieeeeeee!!”
I focused magic power into my palm and raised it to the sky.
“Serial Hellfangs from Underground!!”
Then, the ground in front of me swelled, and sharp, giant fangs emerged. They sprouted like enormous bamboo shoots, aiming to impale Zaus.
“Gu ha ha ha! I’ll skewer you!!”
Ku ha ha ha! With this speed and power, there’s no way he can avoid it at level 400,000. Even if he could, his orc troops are right behind him.
Ku ha ha ha! If he doesn’t evade, he’ll be skewered. If he does, the orcs will die!
Gu ha ha ha!
“Regret defying me!!”
Zaus didn’t move.
Puha! He’s skewered!!
Or so I thought for a moment.
Bashun!!
With a single hand, Zaus cut through the air, and the shockwave obliterated the Serial Hellfangs from Underground.
“Whaaaaat!?”
He… He destroyed my technique!?