Disciple of Immortal

「… Should I fight, or not?」

Lovix touched his chin, pondering for a while.

Mitsuru Ijyuin was the strongest-ranking adventurer in this world.

He wouldn't get another chance to fight such an opponent if he missed this one.

Despite having an ill reputation for his high-handed personality and ill manner, he was a splendid S-rank adventurer from the kingdom's perspective.

If he killed Mitsuru here, Lovis would surely be brought the ire of the White Goddess.

He definitely couldn't afford that.

Yozakura and Damia gasped their breath upon witnessing the back of the silent Lovis.

「… Oh whatever.」

Though he could see his bleak future, Lovis decided to ignore the consequences for now.

「Lovis-sama, are you… Getting scared?」

「N-No, I just pondering about something.」

Yozakura muttered with a sulking face but, Damia worked quickly to calm her down.

「… Originally, our goal was the Grand Merchant. Well, it doesn't really matter at this point. And the 《Black Reaper》 has already been disbanded. Mitsuru the otherworlder, the reformed me have no intention of pointing my blade toward you and saying pointless things, and I'm sure that I am not your target either. If it's a fight that you're looking for, look for someone else.」

「Getting cold feet eh? I have a high expectation for you but, I guess you're just a small time mob.」

Mitsuru replied while shrugging his shoulders.

「But, I won't attack you if you go as far as saying that. To think that someone is using these toys to rebel against the kingdom. The fact that Greed doesn't have combat ability is sounds fishy too. No need to feel guilty to me, I've been waiting for an opponent to test the latest technique I learned. Not to mention that the Grand Merchant is my prey right? You're just like those thugs from Lochlore who can't do four basic arithmetic operations right? That's why no need to feel sorry for me. You can at least become a foil for me, REAPER-CHAN! I don't care even if you don't want to fight but, I'll chase you down in a game of tag then.」

Mitsuru tapped the floor with his great sword while provoking Lovis.

「WATCH YOUR MOUTH WHEN YOU SPEAK TO LOVIS-SAMA, YOU GREENHORN! DO YOU THINK LOVIS-SAMA GOING TO LET YOU GO AFTER SUCH PROVOCATION? ENOUGH WITH THIS NONSENSE! DAMIA, LET'S TEACH HIM A BITTER LESSON! IF THAT WHITE-HAIRED WOMAN COME AFTER US, WE WILL COMMIT SUICIDE BEFORE HER! ACTING LIKE SCAREDY CAT AIN'T MY STYLE!」

Said Yozakura as her hand moved to the hilt of her sword.

「Oh, an iai user eh? Not bad I guess, though you look like a cosplayer with such attire.」

「YOU LITTLE!」

Yozakura bared her fangs.

「Yozakura, step back.」

「I can't abide that order until I turn that guy into the rust of my sword, Lovis-sama.」

「No, he's my prey… You back down.」

The tips of Lovis' lips rose up into a crescent-like smile as he walked toward Mitsuru.

「Finally feeling like to fight me.」

「Mitsuru Ijyuin… You really are the person I've been waiting for. I… No, maybe I am the only one who understands your desire. That absolute confidence, treating others as if they are below you… And the sense of emptiness due to the lack of an opponent that can rival you… Your loneliness, your fighting spirit, and your impulse to destroy that boiling within your very being. You're the first person to go as far as provoking me to fight you…」

「… I don't know what you are talking about but, I don't need your sympathy.」

「No, I can see it clearly. You're just not aware of it. I've killed two otherworlder before and both of them… Kept a huge emptiness in them. Is that just a coincidence, or the will of the higher being? What can be lacking for someone as talented as you? Let me tell you the answer, you are just like me.」

Lovis lowered his face after making such a declaration to hide the smile on his face.

Then raised his face again, looking at Mitsure.

「Even if we are quite similar… There's a huge difference between you who are satisfied with your title as hero and me.」

「… You talk as if you can understand me. Don't screw with me. The difference level between you and me is close to fifty. Shall I make it so that you can't blabber around again?」

「I've told you before but, I've some aversion about killing. It might be still too early to kill you right now before I see whether you are truly worthy or not to become my prey in the future. That's why I'm willing to overlook you for now.」

Lovis shouted while revealing a whole-faced smile that was dyed in insanity.

He swung his scythe and rushed toward Mitsuru.

「But still, I don't think that you're the kind of opponent that I can take on while holding back! So do your best to not die on me!」

「Don't screw with me you small fry!」

Lovis brandished his scythe.

Mitsuru blocked the attack with his great sword.

「YOU'RE ASKING TO DIE! 《DOUBLE》… ASSAULT MODE!」

Red mist coming out from Mitsuru's body.

Mitsuru used the 《Gift Skill》 he got from Nyarlhotep… 《Double》.

It was a skill that reduced his overall stats parameter to double the value of the chosen stats parameter.

That's why even if the other party was stronger than Mitsuru, they would be defeated once they got hit by his attack.

The effect was even more imminent for those like Lovis whose level was lower than Mitsuru.

Lovis's body got thrown in the air after being overpowered by Mitsuru's sword which became heavier than before.

「WHA–!」

Lovis body crashed on the wall, raising a thick cloud of dust.

「LOVIS-SAMA!」

Damia called out to Lovis.

「Take that, noisy mob.」

Mitsuru snorted at Lovis.

Right after that, there was a magic circle appeared right above his head.

Mitsuru who noticed it far too late backpedalled at once.

「Tch…!」

Lovis appeared from that magic circle, sweeping down as his scythe drew an arc in the air.

Mitsuru barely dodged the slash but, a red line formed on his cheek.

「《Short Gate》… My favourite magic.」

Lovis spoke happily even though his body was drenched in his own blood.

「Maan… Your power is even more terrifying than the hearsay. Mitsuru Ijyuin's 《Gift Skill》 are great!… But, they seem to put a heavy toll on your body. You cannot use it in succession, right? And your speed seems to be slower than before. I won't miss it next time.」

Said Lovis as he tapped his temple with his forefinger.

「… Getting full of yourself for a missed shot eh? Go ahead then, I'll make you to regret that missed attack. With the stark difference between our levels, don't even think about landing another hit on me.」

===

(~’.’)~You Can Read Cheaper Advance Chapter by Becoming My Patron~(‘.’~)

(~’.’)~Support Me With Ko-Fi~(‘.’~)