20-Episode 18: Sage, Overwhelming




 As the demon race was destroyed, the amount of magical elements in Galveille was steadily decreasing.
 The effect of this was greatly affecting the magical beasts that used magical elements as their energy source, and besides the miniaturization of individuals, the higher level magical beasts that required a huge amount of magical elements were being destroyed one by one.
 It seems to be the reason why the ranks are sorted one level higher than in the previous life.

 The Sandar I synthesized and created is one of those monsters.
 He was one of the demonic beasts that perished.
 In my previous life, it would have been A-ranked, but now it would be S-ranked - it would be treated as a disaster class.

''It's a demon........''

 Remsen grunts and mutters.

 ''Yes.
 To these guys who don't know anything about it, this demonic beast will only look like a demon.

 I activate my magic again.
 The nature of [Scholar (Professor)] is an appraisal system and human demon manipulation.
 That's why there's also this kind of magic.

 [Demon Wizard (Tamer)]

 A chain made of magic extends from his hand.
 It wrapped around Sandar's massive body.
 The rock walls of the cave let out a shuddering howl, and the threatening demonic beast suddenly became quiet.
 The color of its eyes faded.
 It's the proof that the current S-ranked demonic beast has completely come under my control.

 I continue to give orders to the demonic beast.

(Arrest Remsen........)

 Once again, his eyes glowed with red lilies.
 Chest heaving, Sandar howled.
 Before the cave could stop shaking, the demonic beast leaned forward and started running.
 He reached out his hand as he moved forward, shattering the rock face.
 It popped the vaalar that was in between.

 Remsen fled, showing his back.
 However, he was easily caught by Sandar's giant hand.
 The little man's half of his body was completely contained in his fist.

 Sandar's sheepish head moved closer to the priest.
 He sniffed and whimpered at the stench.

'Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! No! Get away from me! Devil!

 I tried to show her the guardian's seal, but it was held tightly and even that was no match.
 Since you are a [cleric], I think you should use an eviscerating magic, but it seems you don't have the time to do so.
 He might even forget that he's a 【Cleric】.

''Hey, do something! Kid! You made it up!

 For all his pleas for help, he didn't sound like he was being sincere.

 But I needed to hear those words.
 I grinned.
 As you wish - like the devil........

'I can't do that, Priestess, I can't do that.

What the hell?

"If I am possessed by a demon, as you say, then I cannot kill demons, because I am on the side of demons. Because I am on the devil's side. That means I will disobey the devil.

So you're not gonna help me? You're kidding me! Are you threatening me?!

 You can't break it like this, can you?
 Well, I expected it to.

(Sandar, tighten it up more.)

 A force is applied to the fist of the demonic beast.
 A gurgling sound of bones creaking could be heard.
 Naturally, Remsen let out a scream.
 His voice quickly became gentle.

'Wow, okay. Nah, what do you want me to do?''

''If I get rid of this demon, I want you to prove to me that he's not a 'demon'. And while you're at it, you'll also be admitted to the Adventurer's School...

Well, wait.... Can you do it? You, a [villager], such a monster...

 I ordered Sandar to tighten the tightening again.
 Remsen screamed again.
 His throat was parched and his voice was hoarse.

'Furthermore, I want you to apologize for calling your father a demon, not just me, but your father as well. 'Listen, Priestess,'

Okay! Come on! I can't wait to help you!

 Geez!

 It was a full-blooded cry.

 Oh dear.....
 It seems she finally became obedient.

 I undo the [Demon Master].
 Then, Sandar turned towards me.
 He sniffs and his red lotus eyes shine.

 It seems that the recoil I was taming with magic has come.
 The demonic beast's hate seemed to be directed towards me at once.
 Sandar threw away the Remsen that he had grabbed like trash.
 Luxor helped him almost crash into the rock face.
 I left the selfish priest's care to my father and I ran into Sandar.

 For the first time in my body, I'm fighting an A-ranked demonic beast.

 But it's not a problem for me now.

 Sandar's mouth flooded with darkness.
 In the next moment, he released a jet-black wave.
 The single-stranded wave motion, darker than the dark, gouged out the rock face.
 It was enough to change the shape of the cave in an instant.

 However, I--.

 [Super reaction]

 I pull it to the edge and evade it.
 As it is, I activated enhanced magic such as 【leg strength increase】 【agility increase】 in succession.
 The foot of Sandar's huge frame is conquered.
 The red lotus eyes were capturing.
 I tried to trample the small human, but it was unsuccessful.
 Eventually, I appeared near Sandar's neck.

 For a moment, I met eyes with the current S-ranked demonic beast.

 I grinned.
 I activate more magic.

 [Sharpness]
 [Hardness increases]
 [Attribute granted]
 [Object acceleration]
 [Defense Weakening]
 [Granting magic increases]

 In fact, it activates nine different types of magic at the same time.

 The result is that the trajectory of the blade I unleashed slides into the flesh of the monster beast, leaving only a sound.

 Furthermore--.

 [Continuous Technique]

 It didn't end with a single sword.
 Countless sword flashes were released.
 Each one shone gold.
 The thousand blades eventually turned into a great light.

''Ooooooooooooooooh!

 The light engulfed Sandar.
 He let out a low roar-like scream.

 Ta-tah....

 I descend quietly.
 I make a keening sound and sheath my training blade.

 Instantly, Sandar falls apart.
 The impact is felt afterwards, and when it is blown away, it is reduced to dust.
 Without leaving blood, or even the smallest fragments, Sandar disappears from the world.

 A huge amount of skill points are accumulated in his body.
 I'll be strong again with this.

''What in the world................... How many times have you slashed it........

 Luxor shudders.

 To be honest, I don't remember it either.
 I was counting to about a thousand or so, but I guess I was stretching myself too far than I thought.
 My arms are slightly limp.

 I turned around and stood in front of Remsen.

'How would you like it, priest? I don't think there's any reason for a demon possession to slay a demon...

 His eyes glowed coldly.

 The last remaining light of resistance also disappeared from Remsen's mind.
 It was a bit of a rough treatment, but apparently he changed his mind.
 He dropped a gulp and bowed his head towards me and Luxor.

"I'm sorry. ........This person is not a 'demon'. I can assure you of that.

 I'm not a demon.

 In the first place, I am not a cheap devil.

 After all, my goal is to stand at the top of all of them.