LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 76 - Episode 76: Kakgaridan's Revenge
Episode 76: Kakgaridan’s Revenge
“Hahaha! You talk big, but that’s about it. Weakling Gobtaro. Hehehe. Don’t get cocky just because you made my Grand Meteor disappear. That magic isn’t all that impressive.”
“Hmm, seems like you’ve gotten quite strong, Gob.”
“Kuhahaha! I’ve evolved. Hehehe. The difference between me and a weak goblin like you is clear. It’s a huge difference!”
“Difference, huh… I can’t see your stats, Gob. I left my Search Glasses behind. I don’t know how strong you really are. But, you know, according to the surveillance crystal footage, Lord Zaus said Kakgaridan’s level is 1200.”
Kakgaridan had his level boosted by the power of the interdimensional demon king Idream Dal.
“Hahaha! You managed to come here with that!? Your level is only 400! You might have gotten a bit stronger since then, but if we think logically, it’s my overwhelming victory, right? Hm? Are you stupid? Or can’t you do math? Kuhahaha! Let me teach you. Logically speaking, a level 1200 is far stronger than a level 400!! That’s the difference between elite demons and trash monsters!”
“You won’t know until you try, Gob.”
“Puhahaha!! Fool! Do you think I’m the same as before? Do you think I can win with ease again? Puhahaha!!”
“I’ve been training, Gob. Since I fought your vanguard. Every day, every day. I’ve been training to get stronger, Gob.”
“Hahaha! So you want to say that effort doesn’t betray you? And you’re still at level 400? Pathetic! You’re too weak, Gobtaro! That’s too pathetic!”
At that moment, a man in a black cloak appeared.
He had blue skin and impressive horns on his forehead.
“Gah!! Z-Zauss!!”
Zaus had his stats obscured by concealment magic.
However, Kakgaridan knew of his threat.
He had obtained information from Hero Cea. Taking into account Zaus’s deployment skills, level limit breakthroughs, and various strengthening effects, his effective level was 240,000.
Well, he had been training since then, so he was inherently stronger, but that didn’t matter now.
To Kakgaridan, there was no way to defeat the threat of a level 240,000.
Now, it goes without saying that he had been carefully planning.
The flag that was raised to taunt Gobtaro was one of them. He wanted to somehow eliminate the threat of Zaus.
Therefore, he shouted to provoke Zaus.
“Hey, weakling Gobtaro!! Without Zaus’s help, can’t you do anything!? You trash goblin!!”
It was a harsh insult.
However, it was calculated.
By inciting Gobtaro, it was a strategy to prevent Zaus’s intervention.
“Despicable Zaus!! Are you planning to team up with Gobtaro to defeat me? That’s right, isn’t it!? If the subordinates are trash, then the master is also trash, right?”
“Don’t misunderstand. I’ve come as an observer.”
“An observer?”
“A role to watch your fight with Gobtaro. Isn’t that necessary?”
“I see… What does that mean?”
(Hehehe. I don’t quite understand, but it’s a good flow. If he doesn’t join the battle, my victory is secure!)
“That flag… Seems like you hold a grudge against Gobtaro? Want revenge?”
“Revenge? Hmph! Last time, it was just a moment of carelessness! The weakling Gobtaro attacked me while I was off guard. Even I couldn’t do anything once caught off guard. Logically, there’s no element for me to lose.”
“I see. So, are you serious this time?”
“Gyahahaha! Well, that’s the case. Weakling Gobtaro might try to run away, though. Kukuku.”
“I won’t run. I’ve put in enough effort to get stronger.”
“Hahaha! That’s true. Speaking of level 400, you’re a bit stronger than before. I’ll acknowledge your effort. But, hehehe. Logically speaking, you’re just insignificant compared to my level!”
“Oh, you’re very confident. So, you want to have a serious one-on-one battle with Gobtaro this time, right?”
“Hehehe. That’s right. The purpose is to expose Gobtaro’s true abilities to the world. Logically speaking, I’m superior, after all!”
“Hmm. So, the Sai warriors behind you won’t intervene?”
“Hahaha! There’s no way they would do that! Essentially, they’re just spectators!”
“Hmm. Not a bad idea. Then, we’ll just watch quietly too.”
“Hehehe.”
(Baruka, Baruka! Fell right into my trap! Hehehe. In the realm of strategy, I’m superior!)
“Well then, Zaus. Shall we offer appropriate rewards to the victor?”
“Oh? Rewards?”
Kakgaridan grinned triumphantly.
“If Gobtaro loses, I’ll make him my slave. In addition, you’ll have to return the demon lord territory you’ve occupied. Of course, I’ll withdraw afterwards, so don’t worry. I won’t fight Zaus. After all, I’m a pacifist. I don’t like unnecessary battles.”
Gobtaro was shocked.
“What?! Th-that’s outrageous, Gob!! It’s too convenient, Gob!! Just becoming your slave is bad enough, Gob!”
“Hahaha! Just because you’re sure to lose, you think you can block the escape route, you damn goblin! I don’t care about the thoughts of a coward like you!!”
Zaus replied with a calm expression.
“Very well.”
“Eeeeh!? W-wait, Z-Zaus-sama!! The conditions if I lose are too harsh, Gob! Zaus-sama’s struggles so far will be in vain, Gob!”
“Just win. Or are you not confident?”
“I-I’ll win, Gob… I’ll definitely win, Gob!”
“Then it’s fine. I believe in you.”
“Ugh… I can’t afford to lose, Gob.”
(Yay! I did it! I secured the best terms in negotiations! If I win here, I can reclaim the demon lord territory. Then, the demon lord will surely appreciate me! There’s even a chance for promotion from captain of the guard! And I’ll torment Gobtaro, my slave, to the point of breaking. Hehehe. I’ll return the humiliation I suffered tenfold! Make his life a living hell!)
“Well then, Kakgaridan. What are the conditions if you lose?”
(Hmph. As if I could lose. I’ll just give a random answer.)
“Well, then… Hm. I’ll become your subordinate. I’ll also give you the army of 2400 Sai warriors standing behind me.”
“Hmm. Not bad. It’s a deal.”
“Hahaha!! Let’s get started!! Let’s see who’s truly stronger!! Weakling Gobtaro!!”
Gobtaro bulged his muscles.
“Hmph!! Muscle Awakening Muscle Wake Gob!!”
With this, his level doubled.
“Gyahahaha!! Level 400 doubled to level 800! Then, logically, I might have a good match against my level 1200, right!?”
Kakgaridan’s laughter didn’t stop.
It was because he was absolutely confident of victory.
“Guhahaha!! Level 800 trying to take on level 1200. Is there a chance with effort? Did you think that? Gyahahahaha!! I’ll make you despair!! I’ll plant a trauma that will never disappear!! Look!! This is true strength!! Muscle Awakening Muscle Wake!!”
Kakgaridan’s muscles also swelled.
Zaus’ eyes reflected his level, which had been doubled.
“Gyahahaha!! I can use it too!! Did you think only you could use it? How naive! Gyahaha! You’ve gone crazy with calculations. My level is 2400!! This is my true strength!! It’s over!! I’ll seize Zaus’s territory!! I’ll make you my slave, Gobtaro!! I’ll beat you to a pulp!! I’ll beat you every day until you have nightmares!! Even if you say wait, I won’t wait!! Gyahahahaha!! It’s already too late!! The battle has begun!!”
At that moment, Gobtaro was trembling. He was shaking as if to explode with his inner power… Shaking violently.
“W-What’s wrong with that Gobtaro…? I-Is there something… strange about despairing like that…?”
Then, a sphere of light appeared before Gobtaro’s eyes. It floated vertically with seven in a row, and from the second one up, they were wrapped in chains. Sweating profusely, he felt relieved that the sphere of light had appeared.
“W-What… is that sphere of light?”
“I-I haven’t… fully unlocked it yet… Haa… Haa… I-I’ve only unlocked the first stage, Gob. But, for your level, this should be enough, Gob.”
As he touched the light, tremendous power surged from his entire body.
“Seven-Ring Strengthening Chakra Evoque, Tenfold Enhancement First Burst!”
“W-What!? W-What in the world!?”
Kakgaridan’s eyes were met with an unbelievable level.
“L-Le… Le-level… Level 8000!?”
“Then, let’s go, Gob.”
“W-W-Wait!!”