I see your code (127)
– It’s been a really fun time. is not it?
Baphomet looked at the half-fortified city and asked in a cheerful voice. But the Balrog, who was prostrate in front of him, was only shaking.
Because he knows that it can be a meal at any time at the whim of the owner. In fact, didn’t he even kill the Balrog he had been with the longest without hesitation? It is also a simple misunderstanding.
– Grump… … .
-What? Don’t know?
Balrog opened his trembling mouth and barely answered, and Baphomet looked at him with a blank expression. Balrog’s complexion turned white. Because that gaze was like a death sentence.
—… … Oh, I’m sorry about this.
So a short time passed. Baphomet took his eyes off Balrog and grinned.
―By the way, I ate the guy who was active before it was sealed, right? I forgot for a moment. At this age, I tend to forget the little things. I hope you understand.
―Grrr… … .
-okay. Good.
Baphomet patted Balrog’s head as he bowed his head. It looked like a friendly owner and a pet dog. Although that dog is a level 2 monster, and its appearance is far from cute.
―Anyway, you probably won’t get a sense of it because you don’t have anything to compare it to. They would have been sealed right after they were born.
Baphomet turned his gaze back to the fortress, and radiated energy from his body. In a different way than before, it was not a search, but a warning to reveal that he had come.
The answer came quickly. A huge magical energy against Baphomet’s energy flowed out from within the fortress. The two energies collided with each other, and after a while, one prevailed. It was the side that flowed from the fortress.
– Whoo… … .
It was the same situation as he lost, but Baphomet did not get angry and smiled relaxedly.
-Look. Before I was sealed, a strong man who would have been revered like a demigod is locked up in such a shabby fortress. In the old days, you never came out of the capital alone. After all, it’s a really fun world.
Baphomet said so and closed his eyes as if searching for memories. The energy was constantly drawn out and it was in constant collision with the magic of the fortress. The front was pushed more and more and eventually reached their reach.
Frightened by the enormous pressure, Balrog raised his head and looked at Baphomet.
Although he spent most of his life inside the seal, Balrog was confident in his heart. Even if I go outside, I am confident that I will be a top predator.
But what is the energy flowing from within? Similar to the owner I thought was the strongest in the world… … No, it was rather a stronger energy.
no way… … Can the owner lose?
―Grrr… … .
Balrog let out a groan involuntarily at the thought that came to his mind. Although he hurriedly covered his mouth, Baphomet was already looking at him with his eyes open. The slight frown was disturbing his appreciation, and he seemed to be in a bad mood.
-what?
-Graah!
Balrog quickly banged his head on the floor. It was an attempt to loosen the mind of the owner even a little.
bang!
A streak of blood flowed down Balrog’s forehead as he was beaten so hard. It’s because he intentionally hit his head without holding on to his energy.
Baphomet grinned at the crack in the ground.
―The performance is better than the previous one. The guy didn’t even do that.
It sounds like a slightly relaxed voice. Balrog didn’t miss a chance, bowed his head and crawled to Baphomet’s feet. Like a dog that is lovable.
– I know what you were thinking.
Baphomet sat down, stroking Balrog’s hair, and smiling softly.
―I thought I was going to lose to that guy. right?
―Graah!
-Are you going to pretend not to? I don’t really like lying.
There is life in Baphomet’s voice. Balrog’s shoulders, which had been slightly relieved, trembled.
-okay. ah… … .
– It’s nice to have a quick acknowledgment. It would be best not to do it in the first place, though.
―Greeah.
– It’s over now. I don’t like being overly talkative. than that.
The energy had now taken shape and was glaring at him in front of his nose.
A 4th or 5th grade would be more than likely to die just by receiving that magic power, and a 3rd grade would be at least seriously injured. You should be prepared for a level 2 minor injury. It was that kind of energy.
But Baphomet raised his hand with a nonchalant expression at that energy.
– It’s like thinking about the past. I enjoyed it a lot too.
Paah!
The energy that was just before pouring into Baphomet disappeared in an instant. As if there was nothing there from the beginning. It was a different kind of skill to bump into each other and cancel each other out.
It was an impossible method unless there was an overwhelming difference in skill.
A look of relief appeared on Balrog’s face again. Baphomet laughed as he watched the ever-changing Balrog.
– He’s a guy who can see everything inside anyway. Do you like it.
-Graah!
– Yes, yes. You don’t have to rush like that.
Flutter!
The wings spread wide and Baphomet’s body rose into the sky. And in that state, he flapped his wings and headed for the fortress.
-I’ll leave what I’ll give you as your share.
-Graah!
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“… … That energy just… … .”
The second-class, who was discussing future strategies in the room, muttered with a hardened face. Vincent wasn’t to that extent either, but his expression was slightly wrinkled. He looked out the window and sighed a little.
“okay. Looks like he came. It’s a disaster.”
“… … Still, I can’t imagine it. Vincent-sama will be able to win.”
“Don’t say it too easily. It’s because I just controlled the energy from the other side.”
“… … Are you in control of your energy? Why?”
“It’s just a greeting. In fact, I quickly put to sleep the reply I sent. Well, at least you seem to be polite. It’s just a monster.”
Vincent smiled with a relaxed expression on his face. I was a little embarrassed by the sudden visit, but it wasn’t unexpected. All measures have already been taken in this case.
‘I’d rather thank you for coming this way. I didn’t know how to find him, so I was stuck in the city.’
Vincent thought so and began to pack his gear.
“Place the knights as they were previously trained. Be careful that you stay away from where the disaster has come.”
“I will. Are you planning on boarding Gigant right away?”
“I don’t know when the fuel will run out, but I can’t board from the beginning. Get it ready at once. So that I can get on it anytime.”
“All right.”
After the 2nd class salute, they headed outside immediately. To the command of the knights to the refuge of the citizens. I had to move fast to finish it all.
Vincent grabbed one of his hands, feeling the second-class energy moving away at a tremendous speed.
“Coming into practice… … Almost ten years.”
It’s because it’s not very common to have a battlefield where a first-class would have to go. However, there was no need to worry about whether my skills had become dull. It was because he said that the skills he had accumulated were too great to be blunt to that extent.
It’s just that he’s been a little hot for a long time. At this age, it’s fine to be the main player, but it’s not uncommon to play against opponents of similar skill level.
‘I’m not vigilant.’
Vincent lifted his hand and muttered to himself.
It wasn’t just a solid foundation until he reached first grade. Of course, overwhelming talent was backed up, but that’s not all.
In fact, it is normal. Because it can’t be that easy to get a top spot certified by the country. It is true that it was the first actual battle in ten years, but there were times when, on the contrary, every day for ten years was spent as if it were a real battle.
“Whew… … .”
Cooling his trembling body with a cold sigh, Vincent stepped outside.
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“Yeah, who are you? Reveal your identity!”
A third-class knight guarding the fortress wall shouted with a trembling voice. With a hideous appearance that he had never heard of before, he had an overwhelming energy that he could not even fathom. Due to the sudden catastrophe, he is now unable to think normally.
―I thought the average skill of humans had risen, but the average intelligence seems to have gone down. You’re asking such a stupid question.
Baphomet laughed as if the sword-pointing knight was very absurd. It was actually rather bland. Because he was the one who would die if he snapped his finger.
―I don’t even feel like eating that degenerated brain. So, call the chief here right now. This is the mercy I have bestowed in almost a thousand years.
“… … Are you giving orders to the subject of monsters? What the hell does the pride of a knight look like… … .”
– It’s annoying.
Scratch!
The head of the knight who was speaking fell helplessly. Even as his mouth plummeted to the ground, it continued to squeak. As if the brain didn’t realize that the neck had fallen.
Baphomet looked at it with an expressionless face, then grinned and turned his gaze forward.
– I didn’t expect it to come so soon. If I had known this would be like this, I would have waited a little longer, but I would have lost a precious life.
“You sound funny. I wish I knew everything.”
Aww!
It moved so fast that the arrival of the sound was one step behind the body. Even as a first-class Vincent, he did his best to arrive, but he lost one of the talents of the Empire.
Vincent stared at the knight’s head with an expressionless face, then shifted his gaze to Baphomet.
“So, is it true that you are the disaster?”
-Five. Has that name been passed down to this day? Humans are mostly cowards, so I thought they wouldn’t write about a guy like me.
There was very little that was actually passed down. Just knowing about its existence is a top secret. But admitting that is like acknowledging that humans are cowards, so Vincent didn’t show anything on the outside.
“I asked if you were a disaster. I didn’t ask you to gossip.”
-Well. Humans in this day and age have become quite impatient. I’ll have to keep that in mind too.
Baphomet smiled and continued.
-okay. There have been times when it was called that way. I killed all those who called me that way with my own hands.
“Then today must be the first time.”
Vincent drew his sword and pointed it at Baphomet.
“It’s the one who heard it, not the one who said it, that will die.”
– It’s good to win. Although it’s such a vain dream.
Baphomet also raised his arms to face Vincent.
A situation that seems to be facing each other at any moment.
The man who was watching it from the sky let out a small sigh inwardly.
‘Well, let’s talk a little more and save some time.’
There is nothing that can be done now. Lian raised his concentration again and began to look at the two of them.
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