Chapter 12: Nullifying Sword

Inside the Forest of Exiled.

A lone man with his child in his arms stands alone at the center of the aftermath.

"Da..Daddy, did Daddy destroy the trees?"

"Well, Daddy didn't mean to destroy it though."

"Then, Daddy should apologize to the trees. Mommy said that even trees have life, so.. we shouldn't kill trees without a reason."

"Sorry, Hans. Daddy is wrong."

"Daddy shouldn't apologize to Hans but the trees."

"Sorry, innocent trees."

"That's good, Daddy. The trees have forgiven Daddy now."

"Hahaha.. Hans is raised well."

"Of course. Mommy.. Mommy is the best after all."

"System.. do I have any skills that can restore this forest?"

"Analysing... Analysis completed. Answering the host, There is an Ultimate Skill that the host can use in restoring, the Restoration Embodiment.

Restoration Embodiment: the user can use Restoration as power.

Note: the restoration power will be stronger as the host's energy increases. Restoration Embodiment is different from Resurrection. It is only applicable to plants, places, and things.

Will the host use this skill?"

"Hans, do you want Daddy to perform magic for you?"

"Magic? Yes!! Hans loves to see the magic! Yay! Daddy will show Hans magic."

"Then close your eyes first. When I count to 3, that's when you open your eyes, got it?"

"Yes. Hans will close his eyes now."

Seeing such an obedient child, Enos can't help but put a sweet kiss on the child's forehead.

"Yes. Restore the destroyed trees."

"3...2...1..., Hans open your eyes now."

A golden-red light suddenly covered the destroyed forest, before seeping within the earth.

A moment later, countless sprouts emerge from the ground before gradually becoming a big tree just like what it was before.

The destroyed area now become lively and beautiful.

Rain also showered the trees, making them look more full of vitality.

"Wow! Daddy is amazing! Daddy returns to the forest in an instant!"

"So, did Hans like Daddy's magic?"

"Yes! It's lovely! Hans really likes it!"

"So Daddy should get a kiss from Hans."

A sudden kiss unexpectedly surprises Enos.

Delighted, Enos then leaves the area and continues to search for the way back home.

At the same time...

Three large snakes crawl fastly towards the location where their boss's scents lasted but found nothing.

"Snakoo, where did the King go?!"

"I can't smell him anymore other than here."

"Damn it! We can't possibly lose our King! Those damn cobras will try to besiege us again!"

"Snakoo, don't you have any other skills that can locate our boss?"

"I'm sorry, but I think I don't have anymore. But if you find anything that belongs to the King, then I might be able to locate his location using my 'Ultimate Tracking'."

"Wait.. I think I have the King's fang. Here, use it to locate him."

"Wait a moment."

Strong vibration occurred from the fang, as a dark aura sneak out before dissipating.

"Impossible!"

"Snakoo, what's wrong? What happened? Did something bad happen to the King?!"

"Yes.. The.. the king has died."

"What?! Snakoo, stop telling us bullshit!"

"Do you want to die, Snakoo?! Just find him already!"

"He's.. He's been killed by someone with a child. That man has.. incredible skills, an Ultimate Skill, Gluttony Embodiment."

"What?! No! The.. The King can't die!"

"Gluttony?! That's impossible! No immortals have been found with any ultimate skills!"

"But.. it's the truth. The.. The man devoured our boss."

"Then locate that man! Those who dare kill our King should never be alive! We will kill him no matter how strong he is!"

"Yeah! We will definitely avenge you, Our King! Even if we die, we will give you justice!"

Strong vengeance resulted in three snakes acquiring the Special Skill of Archangel of Death, Azrael, the Vengeance Spirit Physiology.

Inside the Seventh Lord Manor...

Two men were looking at the sword placed on the assessment screen.

An assessment screen that broke the moment the sword was put shocked the two and look at each other meaningfully.

"Sir Catto... Where.. where did you perhaps get such a caliber of a sword? That can be compared to a legendary one?"

"Didn't I say that I step inside the black line, right?"

"Is.. did you perhaps acquire this inside that line?"

"Yes. Actually, I and Sir Enos have wandered for two days inside that line and accidentally saw a black and white cave."

"A cave? Inside that black line?"

"Yes. That's the only thing we can find though. Inside that cave, there's also a humongous black tree and a galaxy-like background."

"A black tree? Maybe it was just the Thousand Demon Life Tree."

"No. That tree has no leaves and just 14 fruits that Sir Enos ate."

"Eh? A tree that has no leaves? You sure?"

"Yes. I saw it with my own eyes. And I was even shocked by the galaxy-like background as well because it was actually a condensation of strong energy."

"Really? That cave feels mysterious. Then where did you get this sword?"

"From that exact tree."

"What? From that tree?"

"Yes. Sir Enos and I actually guess that the tree has the power to nullify all attack or skills, so Sir Enos make me create numerous sword out of the branch from that tree."

"How many did you make?"

"Almost 20."

"Really? Then, can I have one for myself?"

"Yes, of course, Lord Aries. After all, I have been truly grateful for your son."

"But don't worry, Sir Catto. I'm not an abusive person so just tell me the thing that you want. If it's within my powers, then I'll try to fulfill it."

"No.. No.. Lord Aries don't need to do anything such as that. I.. I am just returning the favor to Sir Enos after all."

"Then I can't accept such a sword. Then how about this. Don't you have anywhere to stay, right?"

"..Yeah."

"Then just stay at our manor for how long you want as my compensation at your sword, how about it?"

"Well, if.. if Lord Aries insist, then I have no choice but to comply."

"Then that's good. That sword is indeed strong."

Sir Catto took out another sword from his storage and give it to the other man.

"Lord Aries really have great eyes for treasures."

"Hahaha, and so you do, Sir Catto."

"This sword is indeed capable of erasing nor nullifying any skills, but it's dependable on one's strength. The erasure from this sword is just as strong as double the power you have. But it also has offensive strength."

"That's why it's almost a legendary one."

"Sir Catto, you said it was about 20, right?"

"Yes. Does Lord Aries still want one?"

"No. One is already enough, but what I'm trying to say is, since my grandson is sure to be safe, it's not troublesome for you to auction 10 swords for a large amount of Spiritual Divine Crystal, right?"

"Did.. Did.. Lord Aries saying to Auction my sword at your auction hall?"

"Yes. Let's make your sword the focus of our auction."

"How.. how will we divide.. the profit?"

"90-10"

"Eh.. but that's a bit low."

"It's fine. I'm just giving you a place to sell, so you deserve the 90."

"When will we do it?"

"Next week. I'll tell Helen about it and let her settle all the things needed to be settled."

"Lord Aries, how about we just auction five?"

"Why?"

"We didn't know what the future holds after all."

"Okay."

"Then, we have a great deal now, Lord Aries."

"Yeah."

The two continue to talk when a knock echoed.

"Dad... Can I come in?"

"Neon... You know I'm still talking about Sir Catto. How dare you interrupt us like this?"

"Please calm down, Lord Aries. It's fine."

"I'm sorry, Dad, Sir Catto.. but.. but I.. I accidentally heard what Dad and Sir Catto were talking about."

"Neon, how dare you eavesdrop on us?"

"I'm sorry, Dad. Don't be so angry."

"So, what did Sir Neon actually want?"

"Sir Catto... could.. could I.. actually have one?"

"Neon.. don't be so shameless."

"Don't worry, Dad. I did not say that I will ask for it for free."

"Ha! And what could it be that you can use to exchange for this legendary sword, Neon?"

"Dad, due to you and mom, you create such a beautiful son."

"Neon! You still haven't learned?! Don't disgrace our family in front of Sir Catto."

"So, what do you say, Sir Catto?"

"Eh? But.. I can give it to you for free. I.. I.. don't want such an offer, Sir Neon."

"But my room is always open, though."

"Neon! You really want to anger me, right?"

"Dad, just accept who I really was."

"Sir Catto.. I'm sorry if my son has been a sore in your sight. Please forgive him on my behalf."

"Lord Aries.. you don't need to apologize. I.. I am not that bothered by Sir Neon."

"Thanks, Sir Catto. And Neon.. just tell Sir Catto the thing you truly want to exchange for."

"Okay... Dad is really so... strict. Sir Catto... could I exchange this for a piece of your sword?"

Taking out a black bead with a tremendous dark aura, the atmosphere in the room quietened down.

"You! How.. how.. did you have... my Demon Devouring Bead?!"

"Sir Catto.. please don't use that tone. You make me look as if I'm the thief."

"Neon.. how.. how could you have such kind of treasure? I.. I didn't remember giving you such a thing before!"

"Hehehe... Sir Catto actually gave it himself to me."

"What? When did I give you that?!"

"When I was mistakenly sent to the underworld by my dear father."

"15 years ago? You.. you can't be that child who deceives me!"

"Oh, so I became such a person in Sir Catto's memory?"

"Give it back to me."

"So.. is it sufficient for Sir Catto to exchange one piece of a sword?"

"Yes. That would suffice."

A Demon Devouring Bead was exchanged for Nullifying Sword.

"Then I take my leave now, Dad, Sir Catto. But Sir Catto.. don't forget that what I said earlier still held.."

Bang!

A loud blast closed the door, almost hitting Neon.

"Sorry about that, Sir Catto."

"It's fine. Well, I also should go first, Lord Aries."

"Well, let's go together. I still need to tell you your room to stay in."

Then the two leave the room together.