This guy, who looks like a victim, is shouting something, as if it's a plan.
I, with a snap, realized it. This guy is the culprit. No doubt about it.
He confessed without even being questioned. He might be a fool.
There's a faint smell of a punk. He doesn't seem to be just a clown on the surface.
He might be a true clown, I thought.
Judging from the situation, this guy must be the one who incited the Orc Lord.
Piero = Gelmut seems to be extremely angry.
Moreover, he seems to be very flustered, to the point where he doesn't even know what he's shouting.
He might be lacking in calcium. I don't know if it's necessary for monsters or not.
Piero said,
"Useless, foolish guy!
You didn't evolve into a Demon King by quickly eating lizards (Lizardmen) or trash (Goblins)!
That's why I, the superior demon Gelmut, came here on purpose!!!"
His words are harsh.
In response to Gelmut's words, Gabil, who had fainted, got up and shouted,
"Y-You, Lord Gelmut! I didn't expect you to come here to help me!"
Eh? This guy... he didn't hear it while he was unconscious?
You... I even told you to eat lizards.
"Ah? What is it, Gabil? You should have died quickly!
What's the point. Since I'm here, I'll kill you with my own hands.
You can die in a way that will be useful to me, consider it an honor!!"
With that, Gelmut extended his palm toward Gabil.
And, saying "Die!" he fired a magic bullet.
"Danger! Lord Gabil!"
"Danger!"
The Lizardmen, shouting in unison, surrounded Gabil.
With one magic bullet, about five Lizardmen were blown away.
Perhaps it was fortunate that the power was dispersed among several targets, or perhaps they were unexpectedly tough, but no one died.
They were seriously injured, but still alive.
"Y-You... W-What is this, Lord Gelmut!!!?"
Confused, Gabil asked Gelmut.
Try to understand, you were used. But the atmosphere isn't right to say that.
Gabil, betrayed by someone he trusted, twisted his face in despair.
"Lord Gabil, it's dangerous... Please run away quickly...!"
Even though he was injured, Gabil's subordinate worried about him. What a good subordinate.
A commander loved by his subordinates, perhaps.
"Lizards! If you want to die so much, I'll kill you in one shot!
And become food for the Orc Lord!!!"
With that, he began to focus his power to fire a super-sized magic bullet.
Is it not magic? He doesn't chant. He just focuses and concentrates his power at a single point.
Hmm.
I walk forward. In front of the Lizardmen.
In front of Gabil, who is flustered and doesn't know what to do.
My face, hidden by the hood, can't be seen.
How do I look to Gabil? I suddenly wondered.
Why did I come in front of Gabil?
I liked Gabil. I just want to save him. That's the only reason.
A reason like that is enough. I don't hesitate to live as I please.
Live freely!
Gabil is staring at me in a daze.
He probably doesn't understand what's going on. It seems to have exceeded his brain's processing ability.
But don't worry. I don't really expect any thanks.
It's just that I was angry at that clown.
Without paying attention to me standing in front of the Lizardmen, Gelmut fired the super-sized magic bullet.
"Hahaha! I'll show you the power of a superior demon.
Die! March of the Dead (死者之行進演舞デスマ?チダンス=Death March Dance)!!!"
The super-sized magic bullet split into smaller pieces in the air and came down in a circle.
Unfortunately, it doesn't work on me.
It probably looks like I'm extending my small hand like a child.
Just that, all the magic bullets that came down here are sucked into my right hand.
The interpretation was immediate. It's a simple kind of magic or trick.
The energy cost is low, so it's okay to increase the magic a bit. However, it should be within the range the caster can control.
If this guy's current technique is his full power, he's not my enemy.
Should I test it?
"Hey, are you trying to kill me with such a trivial technique? As a test, show me how you die!"
With that, I fired a magic bullet charged with power.
I could have split it, but I didn't bother. I increased the amount of magic in one shot, making it the size of a fist.
If I think about it simply, if the size of this guy's magic bullet was the size of a head, it would be more powerful due to its density.
Using this magic circuit, I think I can increase the power of "Fireball" as well.
I'm getting excited.
This clown, from the beginning, looks quite tough and will be a good target.
And when I get tired, I'll eat you too.
The magic bullet I fired accelerated and made contact with the clown's body. At the same time, the magic I was concentrating on was released.
Gelmut was blown away.
He couldn't dodge, even though he tried to, due to the unexpected speed.
He rolled and desperately tried to recover from the damage.
Hmm, you have a recovery ability? Not bad? You look like a clown, but you seem to have some skills.
I'll eat you, a demon, deliciously.
Benimaru and Ranga, who are watching my state, seem to have understood something.
Shion, who probably expected me to fire at full power, doesn't look disappointed. Instead, she's watching me fight with sparkling eyes.
If she says something about stress relief next time, it should be fine.
I walked normally to where Gelmut was rolling.
"Get up quickly. You said you'd show me the power of a superior demon, didn't you?"
I kicked the rolling Gelmut.
It seems to have more power than I thought, as Gelmut was kicked away.
He's a weakling.
"Y-You! This superior demon......"
He kicked the ground and got up, and in an instant, he was in Gelmut's arms.
I punched him in the chest, with my fist guarded by a body armor.
My fist doesn't hurt, and the shock is transmitted inside Gelmut's body, making him look miserable.
I don't care and punch him again in a flowing motion.
I fired another magic bullet.
It seems that power control is possible. The magic bullet I fired without thinking has five times the power of a punch.
If I wrap my fist in power, it would be a different story. The fist becomes a weapon, and the power increases.
However, it's more efficient to fire a normal magic bullet without consuming that much magic.
It might be fine to fire with both hands like some battle race, but I don't.
However, this guy's magic is A-rank over, but I feel it's weaker compared to Benimaru and the others.
Why is that?
《Answer. The rank distinction defined by humans seems to be based on the amount of magic (energy).
Even if the same amount of magic is used, the one with a more efficient skill has an advantage.
Also, since there is no standard for measuring skill (level), there can be a significant difference. 》
Indeed.
Levels, which can't be measured even by oneself. It's not a game, and there are things you can't know until you fight.
That might be why Haku, who originally had a high level, became stronger with a powerful body.
Even if you have a lot of energy, it's meaningless if you can't use it well.
In fact, I don't think I would lose to Gelmut or the Orc Lord.
"Hey, do you have any interesting tricks? You look like a clown, but are you just a facade?"
What kind of skills does this guy have?
I don't feel any sense of danger. I ask lightly, as if checking out a displayed item.
"W-What the hell... You! Y-You... Such a superior demon, I, me..."
I hit him.
Can't you even answer a question, this guy?
"Stop it! Wait! I have a patron of the Demon King! You'll regret this!!!"
He said something.
What a troublesome guy. You're probably thinking of crying and clinging to that patron, right?
But if that Demon King is a guy named Leon, he's my prey.
"So? How are you going to cry and cling to that patron? Surely you don't think I'll let you go alive, do you?"
In response to my question, Gelmut's face twitched and he started to tremble.
His obvious reaction is unexpectedly amusing. Indeed, a clown.
Gelmut started to chant a spell and floated in the air, trying to escape.
But in my mind, that magic looks delicious!
I can fly with wings, but I can't break the sound barrier. This guy's flight speed is quite fast. I hope to catch it.
Of course, I have no intention of letting it go.
I shot Gelmut with "Fireball."
Well, even if I missed, I already tied a sticky thread around his ankle.
Gelmut fell and collided with the ground. He seems to be so flustered that he can't even take a proper landing.
I like those who are loved by their subordinates, but I don't like the opposite.
Especially, those who use and discard others don't need to be forgiven. Since he seems to have various abilities, I'll eat him cleanly.
As I approached,
"Kyyyyy??????!!! Don't come! You, it's over! The Demon King won't forgive you!!!"
Saying that, he tried to run away like a coward.
The Demon King, you say. Since you seem to know a lot, I want to make you vomit it out, but it's a problem if you take the opportunity to run away.
To prevent that, I shouldn't ask questions.
Even if I eat him, I can't get the knowledge. However, I can somehow learn magic. It's random, but close to that.
Skills, on the other hand, can be definitely learned, which is one of the few flaws (or should I call it that).
I approach silently.
Gelmut, in a panic, starts to fire magic bullets at me. But it's useless.
They are all deflected by the barrier I've set up.
His power is not enough to break my barrier. This was confirmed by the interpretation just now.
Perhaps he finally realized that, and tried to run away.
In front of him is the Orc Lord. Is he thinking of asking for help?
Whatever, do as you please.
I was going to kill the Orc Lord anyway. If they both attack, it's fine whether someone calls for help or not.
I think I can win alone, but it's troublesome to fight on purpose.
The Orc Lord might just be controlled, and I don't have any grudge against him.
I'll let him die easily.
The only thing I'm worried about is the risk of the Orc soldiers going berserk.
Thinking about that, I close the distance.
"You slug! Don't just stand there, help me!
Hahaha! I don't know who you are, but look at this guy's power!
Kill him, Orc Lord! You'll regret showing your fangs to me..."
Thud!
Gelmut's head was blown off.
The head rolled.
Crunch, crunch...
Gelmut's body was torn apart.
Crunch, crunch, crunch, crunch, crunch.
Ugh... I'm eating.
Gelmut, who ran to the Orc Lord and threatened me, was beheaded by the Meat Crusher (肉切包丁ミ?トクラッシャ?) the Orc Lord had.
And he was immediately disassembled and eaten like a dog.
What can I say, it was a truly punk-like end.
But, was it not just me, but this pig as well? Or was it instinct?
Either way, it's a troublesome matter.
A light of intelligence appeared in his yellow, cloudy eyes.
It was the moment when the Orc Lord, who had been acting on instinct, acquired his self.
I feel a release of power that can't be compared to just now.
《Confirmed. The magic of the Orc Lord has increased.
Evolution to a Demon King has begun??? Success.
Individual: The Orc Lord has evolved into an Orc Digestor.》
I didn't ask! I don't need that.
Really, I wish I could have seen it...
Regardless of my thoughts,
"Ahaa???! I am the Orc Digestor, the one who will eat everything in this world.
My name is 'Demon King' Gelmut!!! I'll give you the honor of being my first prey!!!"
See?
The atmosphere was building, and it turned out like this. I was thinking, "Kill him quickly!"... but now.
In manga, there's a bald alien with an M-shaped hairline who always fails to build up the atmosphere. He easily allows the opponent to power up and then loses. It's a matter of style.
I always read it thinking it was silly, but it seems it wasn't just someone else's problem.
Kill them when you can. It's a rule. I'll leave it as a task for later.
Anyway...
What to do with this guy? Thinking about it, I can't help but feel a little depressed.
??????????????????????????
The Demon King was silent, watching the scene.
"Interesting!"
The girl muttered.
Gelmut didn't notice, but his vision had already been taken over by the girl.
In that instant, as his consciousness was directed to the table.
After Gelmut left, the crystal ball was floating in the air, showing the linked vision...
Sure enough, Gelmut violated the rules and began to interfere.
At that point, his death was already determined... Who would have thought he would be defeated by a human, even the Demon Kings didn't know.
The human had the appearance of a child, wearing a beautiful mask.
Moreover, the figures reflected in Gelmut's vision were not to be ignored.
Gelmut, in a panic, couldn't make a calm judgment, but there were a few superior demon-class beings.
Those are Oni, a superior demon that evolves from an old ogre every few hundred years.
Their abilities are extremely high, said to tear the sky and destroy the earth. There are three of them.
Even if he noticed, Gelmut couldn't do anything about it.
And there was also an Arang, which seemed to have undergone a strange evolution. Based on the image, it's not certain, but it's definitely A-rank.
Four A-rank or higher monsters. And a child who seems to have subjugated them?
A child wearing a beautiful mask. It can't be an ordinary human. The correct answer is that it's a monster disguised as a human.
If not, it would mean a new "hero" has been born.
"Summoners" or "transmigrants" often have high abilities, but it's rare for a child to control them.
Since their minds are not mature, they can't handle their abilities well.
By the process of elimination, the Demon Kings are almost certain of the child's identity.
It's a monster in disguise!
A monster that can subdue an A-rank superior demon like Gelmut alone.
Under its command are at least four superior demon-class monsters.
It's a force that can't be ignored.
"Quite impressive, Gelmut. To prepare such an interesting spectacle!"
The girl whispered happily.
"Really. Should I kill that monster now? Or should I wait for it to grow and become delicious?"