LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 99 - Episode 99: It Seems the Demon King Has Misjudged the Max Level as 990,000
Episode 99: It Seems the Demon King Has Misjudged the Max Level as 990,000
~~Demon King Hebrah’s Perspective~~
“Now, burn, dragons! Burn the orcs with the flames of Dragon Fireball.”
At my command, the dragons spewed out massive fireballs.
Flying Empty Dragons led the charge, while the Earth Dragons on the ground also breathed out fireballs from their mouths.
The attack of 10,000 dragons. It’s quite a spectacular sight.
The Zaus Heavy Knight Squadron is holding the line. There might be around 5,000 of them. The orc army, with faces like pigs, retaliated with their defense skill.
“Skill: Fat Guard of Excessive Flesh Defense. Endure until Lord Zaus arrives!”
Insolently, the orc’s skill is quite tough indeed.
Although the repeated onslaught of Dragon Fireballs causes explosions, the defensive wall created by Fat Guard of Excessive Flesh Defense seems untouched.
Hmph. Ridiculous.
A strategy solely focused on defense.
But if they’re this confident in their defense, I want to crush that confidence. Kukuku.
“Dragons, take a good look. This is the power of the Demon King.”
I performed a playful gesture.
Then, I separated my fingers.
In an instant, the orc’s defensive wall shattered.
“What!? The Fat Guard of Excessive Flesh Defense has been breached!?”
“Braaaahahaha!! There’s no way the pig’s skill can work against me!!”
The levels of the pigs cannot be seen due to concealment magic.
However, they are merely orcs. They are not my enemies, the Demon King.
My highest level is 660,000.
There’s no one in this world who can defeat me. I am the strongest beings.
“Braaaaah!!”
Now, how shall I deal with the defenseless pigs?
Roasting 5,000 pigs might be entertaining.
When Zaus arrives, he’ll surely be regretful.
“Now, do it, dragons. Burn the orcs to ashes.”
The Dragon Fireballs strike the orcs.
Kukuku. It’s over.
The fireballs hit the orcs, causing a massive explosion.
Kukuku. Now, shall I gaze upon the corpses of the pigs──
“Braaaah!?”
There was a massive wall.
It emitted a faint light and stood before the 5,000 orcs.
It seems to be a magic barrier.
A power different from that of the orcs.
There’s not a scratch on the wall. Did it really withstand the attacks of the Dragon Fireballs?
At its center stood a man in a black cloak.
A single horn on his forehead. A demon with blue skin.
Hmph.
Zaus, huh.
Your magic barrier won’t reach my power.
I released another playful gesture towards the sky.
However, the impact was reflected by Zaus’ magic barrier.
…It seems it won’t break easily. Different from the orc’s skill.
“Braaaaah!! You’re too late, Zaus!!”
Hmph.
Arrogant fellow. Seems like he’s also hiding his stats with concealment magic, just like the orcs.
Is it a trend in the Zaus army to hide stats with concealment magic?
Well, it doesn’t matter.
Even if he hides them, the difference in our strength is clear.
According to the reconnaissance from Majimett, his highest level is said to be 120,000. Kukuku.
Even if we assume his level has increased slightly, it won’t come close to my level of 660,000.
Moreover, I also use concealment magic.
“Hehehe. Well then, let’s prove how formidable our hidden levels are in battle. Braaahahaha!!”
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~~From Zaus’s perspective~~
So the Demon King also uses concealment magic.
With that, we can’t know each other’s true levels.
Anyway, it’s best to proceed cautiously.
“Traitor Zaus. How dare you show your face here.”
“Shut up. I’ll take over all your territories.”
“You…! Whose authority do you think you’re speaking to, huh!? A mere Demon Duke!”
“I stand above the Demon King, as a Duke of Demons.”
“What!?”
“The possessions of a Duke of Demons belong to me. And even the possessions of the Demon King.”
“Grraaah!! Don’t talk big, you insignificant worm!!”
“Who among us had their territory taken away? Your territory has rightfully fallen under my rule.”
“Hmph! I let you have it. It wouldn’t be fun to defeat someone as weak as you.”
“Yet your vanguard, Kakgaridan, was swiftly defeated by my subordinate monsters.”
“Shut up!!”
“And that Kakgaridan is now officially under my control.”
“Hmph. Such a weakling. Don’t get cocky after defeating weaklings.”
“I’m not getting cocky. I’m simply stating the facts.”
…I need time.
The dragon army is vast.
If Dragon Fireballs are launched everywhere, my territory will be destroyed.
The main urban areas can withstand attacks with the Fat Guard of Excessive Flesh Defense, but scattered locations are vulnerable.
If Dragon Fireballs hit the rural areas, it’ll be a catastrophe. We’re using harpies for civilian evacuation, but it’ll still take time. I must ensure that the civilians are not hit by Dragon Fireball attacks at all costs.
I’m not particularly concerned about the lives of the civilians. They’re valuable labor under my rule. I can’t afford to lose even one of these precious assets.
Buy time as much as possible.
“Zaus, it seems your forces are hiding their levels with concealment magic. Seems like showing your true level is embarrassing. Kukuku.”
“It’s mutual. You’re probably using concealment magic too.”
“Kukuku. We both don’t know each other’s true abilities.”
Confidence in oneself, huh?
I can’t act recklessly until I know his true strength.
I’ve done all the strengthening I can.
By activating the Seven-Ring Strengthening Chakra Evoque up to 20 times, I can raise my effective level to 39.6 million.
However, it’s only 39.6 million. If the Demon King’s level is higher than that, it won’t matter at all.
And in the end, I couldn’t get Metal Pineapple. I didn’t even unlock the Level 30 Times Enhanced Third Burst. How much will this setback affect me…?
Damn it. I regret it.
The unreleased 30 times enhanced Third Burst.
This is my greatest weakness.
I can’t believe I’ve created a weakness for myself against the enemy… How pathetic.
I must never let it be discovered.
I’ll conceal my weakness.
And I’ll perfect the defense of the Zaus territory to overcome this battle.
“All right, Zaus. Let’s play a game.”
“A game?”
“Hehehe. Let’s each send representatives for a 5v5 team battle. Your subordinates against mine. A knockout tournament sounds good, right? What do you think, isn’t it interesting?”
I see.
It’s perfect for buying time.
And we’ll also learn about the opponent’s strength.
“Fine. But let’s hear the conditions first.”
Let’s proceed cautiously.