Chapter 49
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 49
Chapter Title: A Famous Feast Has Plenty to Eat (3)
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5.
WEEEEEEEEEE!
The alarm magic blared, shaking the entire banquet hall.
The illusion magic Rebellio had cast using the artifact was instantly dispelled, and the Imperial Guards waiting outside stormed in.
Prioritize the safety of the young masters and ladies!
Move quickly!
Fshaaaaaa!
It wasn't just the knights.
The moment the alarm sounded, bursts of light erupted from all corners of the hall.
A type of simple teleportation magic.
From within the light that appeared in mid-air, mages wearing robes emblazoned with the crest of the Imperial Magic Tower began to emerge.
Reinforcements poured in in an instant.
However, they were inevitably halted by a wall of black mana.
The black mana flowing from the womanno, the succubuswas completely isolating the inside of the hall from the outside.
The head Karron had just sliced off regenerated its body in the blink of an eye.
The sight of a body growing from a head was grotesque in itself.
The regeneration isnt perfect, is it?
The succubus smiled, looking at her hand, where her fingers had not fully reformed.
That sword. That sword devoured my black mana. What is it? Did the Leston Ducal Family have such a sword?
In response to the succubus's question, Karron readjusted his grip on Guillotine and curled his lips into a smirk.
A shame. If I were just a little stronger, I would have killed you just now.
Hee hee, if I had my way, Id devour you right here.
Go on, try it.
Shall I?
Long, black nails grew from the succubuss fingers.
Nails gleaming with black mana.
Fwoosh.
They shot mercilessly toward Karrons neck. But Karron propelled himself backward, blasting Azure Mana from the soles of his feet.
Screee.
It was a narrow escape.
A sharp pain flared from his neck where the nails had grazed him. At the same time, black mana tried to invade his body, but the Azure Mana quickly suppressed it.
Master. This opponent is too much for you at your current level.
Guillotines serious voice echoed in his mind.
But Karron paid it no mind and spat on the floor.
The saliva was half-mixed with blood.
Even though the Azure Mana quickly subdued the black mana, it couldn't completely mitigate the impact. Your sea is too shallow compared to that thing.
I know.
How could he not?
The thing standing before him was a horrifying monster, incomparable to his current self.
A succubus.
A member of the demon race that had playfully trampled on his life.
Most succubi were nothing more than low-level demons, but this woman before him was anything but.
She was clearly one of the higher-ranking ones. There was no other way to explain that black mana.
Just facing her made fear well up from a corner of his heart.
But Karron painted over that fear with hostility.
This was the enemy.
Wuuuuuuung!
The Azure Mana flowing from Karrons body began to resonate violently.
The succubus, watching him, spoke with a languid expression.
Such magnificent hatred. Its truly thrilling. How can a little boy harbor such hatred? As expected, is there something different about the Leston bloodline?
Craaaaaaash!
A continuous roar echoed from the wall she had created.
It seemed the forces outside were desperately trying to break in.
Indeed, the wall was already riddled with significant cracks.
Seeing this, the succubus spread her arms wide and said.
My name is Shunia. Karron Leston. I want you to be sure to remember my name. The King told me not to act rashly, but how can I possibly resist!
Still smiling, the succubus waved her arm.
Black flowers began to bloom in the air. In an instant, they filled the ceiling of the banquet hall.
I have no intention of killing you today, anyway. Killing you isnt my role. Instead Ill make you remember me forever.
Thousands of flowers bloomed completely.
A sweet floral scent spread throughout the hall.
But just then.
Whoooooosh!
A wind rose from somewhere and began to drive away the entire floral scent.
Karron, don't worry about this! Just do what you were doing!
Rebellios voice.
At his voice, the succubuss eyes narrowed slightly.
My flowers arent just for decoration.
At that moment.
Pababababak.
Petals detached from the flowers and rained down toward Karron.
Karrooooooon!
Leos shout echoed from behind.
Karron watched the petals falling toward him and grinned.
Wuuuuuuung.
The resonating Azure Mana spread out in all directions.
The sea flowing from Karrons body expanded.
Sea Wolf Sword Style, Fifth Form: High Tide.
The sea rises.
The sea, having completely occupied the surrounding space, swallows the petals falling from the sky.
Another ocean is added to Karrons heart.
Five oceans.
The overloaded mana forcibly opens the mana pathways in his body.
You crazy master. How are you going to handle the aftermath?
Thats something to think about later.
This was not a natural opening.
Therefore, a tremendous backlash would surely follow.
But Karron didn't care.
He welcomed the pain. If he could plunge his sword into that succubus, he could enjoy that pain with a smile.
Tap.
Karron ran through the sea that had now risen high.
Pshk.
Some petals that pierced through the sea cut Karrons skin. But they couldn't stop his charge.
A ferocious charge.
A blue flash erupted from the small body, heavily imbued with Azure Mana.
The succubus watched Karron rushing toward her and licked her lips.
Ecstatic.
Craaaaaaash!
The black nails and the sword collided, erupting in a deafening roar.
The succubuss long nails grazed Karrons body all over.
Pshk.
The shirt Karron was wearing was stained with red blood. Blood also trickled from his mouth.
Guillotine drank its masters blood greedily.
A crimson light began to spread across the dark blue blade.
Puuuuuk.
A black nail pierced Karrons shoulder. But Karron only smiled wider, infusing his shoulder muscles with mana and strength.
The nail was stuck in his shoulder muscle, unable to be pulled out. The succubus naturally raised her other hand and thrust it toward Karrons neck.
Puuuuuuuk!
But Karron blocked even that attack by twisting his shoulder.
In an instant, both of the succubuss hands were embedded in Karrons shoulders. Screams erupted from all around at the sight, but Karron simply smiled and said.
My turn.
The succubus replied with a smile.
Really, really fun.
Her words were cut short.
Booooom!
Karrons fist slammed into her abdomen.
And at that moment, Karron relaxed the strength in his shoulders.
The succubuss body was launched into the air.
Her defenses were momentarily neutralized. Karron did not miss the opening.
Swoooosh.
A decisive sword strike.
A straightforward strike without a hint of deviation, the blood-red Guillotine cleanly bisected the succubuss body vertically.
Kyahahaha!
From her bisected body, new black petals bloomed.
That sword! I know it now. Guillotine! Its Guillotine! So, Guillotines master has finally appeared!
Through the hand gripping Guillotine, abundant mana began to overflow into Karrons body.
Devouring Sword. That's another one of my nicknames, Master. I can devour black mana and make it your power. Absorbing a demon's blood would grant even more mana, but unfortunately, the thing before you is not the main body.
I knew it.
He had already considered the possibility of a collaborator in the Imperial Palace.
But even with a collaborator, the palace was not a place where a demons main body could run rampant.
This was merely a clone, a small fragment.
That must have been how it managed to breach the palaces defenses.
Although, at his current level, even this mere clone was a struggle.
Just wait.
One day, he would hunt them down himself and slaughter every last one of them.
And he would make them pay for the lives of his subordinates who had died in vain.
Craaaaaaash!
The wall of black mana collapsed, and finally, the palace forces began to pour into the banquet hall like a flood.
If I had intended to kill you, I would have done so long ago. I want you to grow even more delicious. You can become strong enough that I cant kill you even at full power, right?
The succubus could no longer regenerate.
Eating an opponent like that is the most delicious, you see.
She could only stare at Karron, her body split in two.
Ill be waiting for you beyond the North Sea.
A voice flowed from her bisected mouth.
The King is waiting for you. We will always welcome you.
Karron slowly approached her head.
He raised his foot high before it and said.
Dont rush me.
Crunch.
Karrons foot mercilessly stomped on the succubuss head.
You dont have to rush me. Ill be coming to kill you all anyway.
Karron smiled as he watched the traces of the succubus scatter, turning into petals.
He had finally found it.
A reason to become stronger.
And.
Definitely.
The reason for this life.
6.
Leo stood dazedly, looking around.
Prepare for another attack, prepare for another attack!
Bring a priest, now!
Mages of the Tower, erect a barrier here immediately.
Raise the security level for His Majesty the Emperor and His Highness the Crown Prince! Summon all troops!
The magnificent chandelier had already collapsed, and injured people moaning in pain were strewn everywhere.
The soldiers who entered the hall moved quickly, tending to the wounded.
But there was one place that even they couldn't approach.
Ah.
The center of the banquet hall.
Leos gaze soon fixed on one spot.
A boy was standing there.
There wasn't a single part of the boy's body that was unscathed.
Blood flowed from the petals embedded all over his body. And that blood dripped onto the floor where he stood.
Karron!
Leo ran toward him quickly. But after only a few steps, he found himself stopping involuntarily.
An incredibly dense killing intent was flowing from his younger brother.
He felt as though if he got any closer, his head would be sliced off by Guillotine.
An endless hostility.
It was too terrifying to be the killing intent and hostility emitted by a boy who was only thirteen.
This was the first time Leo had seen Karron like this. He had never seen such a side of him before.
But Leo bit his lip and took a step forward.
He was scared.
But he felt he couldn't leave his brother like that for that reason alone.
He had let the boy fight alone.
The boy he had grown up with, who was like a true brother to him, had been left alone to end up in this state.
A terrible guilt reared its head in his heart. But he couldn't stand still, buried in that guilt.
Karron looked so fragile, as if he would crumble at the slightest touch.
One step, then another.
Leo cautiously approached Karron.
Karron.
His voice trembled. Still, he put strength into it and called his brothers name.
There was no change in Karron. He was just glaring at the black petals scattered on the floor.
Karrooooon!
He shouted his brothers name once more, louder this time.
Only then did Karron turn his gaze toward Leo. The moment he did, the thick killing intent that had been so palpable just a moment ago vanished in an instant.
Karron frowned slightly and said.
Im not deaf. Speak softer.
Your wounds you bastard!
Im fine. Theyre just scratches. A tetanus shot will fix it.
Up close, Karrons condition was even worse.
His shirt, so tattered it could no longer be called a shirt, was already soaked in blood.
Seeing it made his throat tighten.
While Karron had been fighting to this extent, what had he been doing?
He couldn't even take a single step.
The fear brought on by the black mana, the fear of the killing intent Karron emitted, had kept him from protecting his brothers back.
Guilt had already turned into self-loathing. But Leo forced it down and said.
How are those just scratches! You need treatment right now!
No, Im really fine, Im telling you.
Get treated!
You dont have to get angry Im sorry. Ill get treated, okay?
His voice was playful, just like usual.
Leo managed a pained smile and replied.
Why are you Im sorry you damn bastard!
Ah, why are you crying again.
Tears streamed down Leos face.
Karron looked at Leos face and chuckled.
Seeing you cry reminds me of something. You look much better without makeup. Why not emphasize your pitiful look instead? At least that way youd evoke some sympathy
Thud.
Karrons body, which had been spouting nonsense, crumbled powerlessly.
And at that moment.
Karrooooooooooon!
Leo let out a scream and lunged toward Karron.