64. A demon 2

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Arthur's POV:

* Scree..ech *

" This skill is kinda broken "

It's quite satisfying to see a one shot skill this effective. This kinda reminds me of an RPG game I used to play back in my previous world. Some skills like this one were quite amusing to the eye.

" Hmm? What was that? "

Although I might not have strong perception, but with the vampire trait fully activated, I can honestly say that my senses and perception could be compared to that of a mage.

" It was faint, but that was definitely a strong presence "

Could it be the dungeon boss? I need to confirm whether it was that same demon mage or not...

" Well there's no other way but to find out myself "

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Zen's POV:

I'm a Sylvicous...

" Kekekeke...where was that pride? show me your courage! Kyahahah! "

Sorry father.... I didn't live up to your expectations... after mother's sacrifice and your advice and help... I still failed you both...

" K-kill me... y-you bas-?!

* -Kick *

" Cough!! Y-

" -Kill you? Why would I do that... That would be boring... "

boring?

" Human... there's nothing more thrilling than seeing those prideful weaklings realize what they are "

" ... "

" I'm stronger.... that's why I can have this fun! I can feel your little sense of pride.... Killing you would be just like killing an ant.... no...no.... I want to break your pride..... I want to see you begging on your knees..... I want to break your little ego.... "

" ...N-no "

W-why.... why is he so happy to see me suffering? N-no!! I can't fall in his trap! I'm Zen Sylvico-

" -well your pride seems to be quite strong in enduring pain so far....but will you still endure this? "

[ Puppetry Art: Cunning wires ]

" It has been a long time since I used this type of magic. Now we can start having the real fun! Hmm? what should I do first? "

?? What is going on? Why is my body moving on its own?

" kneel "

" ?!!!! "

No!!! Why?! Why am I kneeling to this demon?!!!!!

" Well you seemed to hate the idea of submitting to me... let's strip you from your dignity first... "

Move!! Urghhh!!! 

" What a good human! Now you understand the situation! Don't worry!! I will make you my personal servant! What an honor! Be happy human! you have the chance to serve me! "

Me?! A servant to demons...like that demon worshipper?! NEVER!!!

You bastard!! I will never succumb to a demon!!

"??"

I-I can't speak!?

" Ohh? Don't get flustered now just yet... we will have much more fun together! Kekeke! Next! "

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' Zen, you are going to become the pride of our family. Raise your head '

Pride?

' Young master!! You are genius among geniuses!! What an honor to be serving you in person! "

Genius?

' Hohoho? I taught many kids but you are the smartest I have ever seen, be proud son of the Sylvicous.'

Smart?

I-I'm just pathetic.....

" Kyehehehhe! I like those tears! Ohh human see? This is what you are.... a weak ant.. pfttt..hahahaha!! Where is your pride now? Come on? Why are you still prostrating!! Pftthahahaha "

H-How?...how am I a noble and on this pathetic display? Wasn't I supposed to be the genius?

" Weeellll I think we should rap this up by killing you...after all, there are other intruders to play with "

I want to die....

" Good bye human I enj-

" -Hoo? It's the same demon mage "

""?!!!""

W-who... a student? no... don't come any closer.... I don't want anyone to see me like this..

" a human? Another toy? "

Another student? Run away you idiot! Go!

* Step *

" Humans...humans....humans.....why is every human here this dumb? "

* Step *

" Why aren't you scared? What is wrong with your stupid relaxed face? Tsk... do I look like an easy prey? Why is every human this blinded? "

" You are even more ridiculous than in the novel. Can't you just shut up? "

Run away... there is no way you can fight him alone this demon is too strong....

" I see now... that's why the presence was faint... did you apply your magic to hide this place? "

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 But why? such confidence... how is he not s-scared? No who is he?

" a D rank and you have this arrogance? Sighe... you humans are quite the ignorant fools... let's put you first in your place right beside that servant "

[ Puppetry Arts: Cunning wires ]

I-it's that the same skill?! ...that kid is done for....

* Vwaaam *

" ??? "

What was that? 

" Listen up demon, I need your help with something..... "

" What was that just now? How can you a D ranker defend against my magic!! "

" As I thought you won't listen to me anyway.... so I guess I need to give you some beating "

Did he really defend against it? H-how? But it's useless...if he is indeed a D rank then he will never break through that damn barrier....

" You know human? The difference between me and you ? I'm stronger "

" Oh yeah? "

* Dash! *

" It is all useless human, none of your hits will reach m-

* PUNCH *

* CRACK *

" -Eh? "

* SLAM *

"????!!"

Did he just punch him?! What a terrifying strength!!!

" Cough..cough...h-how you hum-

* PUNCH *

* CRACK *

" N-no-

* PUNCH *

* CRACK *

" Please!! sto-

* PUNCH *

* CRACK * 

* PUNCH *

* CRACK * 

* PUNCH *

* CRACK *

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" Phew... unconscious already? Too weak for a B rank.... "

I-Impossible! How is he this strong!!! I must be dreaming!! yes.... t-this is a nightmare.... there's no way that I lost patheticly and worshipped that demon.... it is just a bad nightmare....

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