Insanity IV

Day 93 of 183

"Finally!!!"

Regis excitedly shouted as he looked at the brown rabbit he was holding.

It was muscular and its claws were inches long.

However, the pitch black darkness that covered its eyes had faded.

It also stopped struggling wildly.

Regis had finally been able to successfully expel the green aura using his corruption manipulation!

"I can't expel all of it in one go, but I think this would do."

He said as he sensed the corruption aura that was still lingering in the other parts of the brown rabbit.

After practicing his evil craft for tens of days, he wasn't still able to completely master it.

Regis wasn't also sure how long would it take to completely master his Corruption Manipulation.

Therefore, he tried another course of action.

This was to expel the corruption aura in the target's head first.

Throughout his analysis of the corruption aura, he found out that the term "corruption" was all-encompassing.

It meant poison, it also meant impure thoughts, and it could also mean demonic power.

"It's an ability that needs too much comprehension…" He whispered in exhaustion.

The focus that he dedicated to achieve this feature could only be described to be astronomical.

'Right! Maybe now, I can cure them!!'

Regis smiled, thinking of the two people who were the closest to what he deemed as friends.

However, a worried expression appeared on his face soon after.

'Would this be enough?'

So far, he had only succeeded manipulating the corruption aura on a brown rabbit.

Not to mention that this was the first time he succeeded.

"It's too risky…" 

Whispered Regis as he bit his thumb, a habit he developed whenever he encountered a problem he couldn't immediately solve.

"Announcement to all soldiers of Agaroth!..."

However, a familiar voice resounded before he could think any further.

"Ugh, there it is again!"

Regis got up.

It was time to raid another village once again.

***

"Good job, soldiers of Agaroth! You have finished raiding the village even quicker…"

…

'I don't have time for this.'

Regis thought as he hurried to a secluded area.

He only had a few minutes since their combat training would resume in thirty minutes after they completed the raid.

However, as he was walking, he noticed something.

'Fuck, what now?'

Regus cursed in his mind as he showed the most surprised expression he had ever had on his face.

"L-Lead—"

"Shhh, quiet."

The reason for his sudden change in expression was because the demonic human leader was in front of him.

"You have been quite outstanding in the past few weeks."

The demonic human leader smiled.

"T-Thank you, Leader!"

Regis showed a flattered expression before bowing in gratitude.

'Don't waste my time you shit…'

However, the thoughts in his mind were contrary to what he was saying.

Unaware of what he was thinking, the smile on the demonic human leader's face widened.

"Anyways, I don't plan to take much of your time. I only want to commend you for your hard work. I'm sure that Agaroth will reward you in the future!"

"R-Really…?"

Regis's face showed a fanatic expression.

"Praise the Devil of Destruction!"

The demonic human leader patted him on the shoulder, "You may get going now."

"Then if you'll excuse me, Leader!"

Regis bowed repeatedly before leaving with his head hanging low.

Looking at his departing back, the demonic human leader grinned.

A twisted smile appeared on his lips.

"He's suitable…"

***

'What the hell was that?'

Regis's mind was in turmoil about that peculiar event.

Fortunately, his gift of Tranquility helped him calm down.

'I don't think it's as simple as just meeting me…'

The actions of the demonic human leader made him extremely dumbfounded.

Regis could not help but feel a little worried.

After all, the actions of the demonic human leader were too strange.

Shaking his head, he thought, 'I don't have time for that. I just need to have my priorities straight right now.'

To save Greg and Lea and to become stronger.

'If I achieve those, then whatever the demonic human leader was planning will be nothing to me.'

After finding a stray dog to be experimented on, Regis spread his demonic power to ensure that there was no one in the surroundings.

'Fortunately, the demonic human leader doesn't seem to be spying on me…'

He then began his training.

***

Day 100 of 183

In a secluded clearing in the forest.

Clang— Clink!!!

"Oho, you're the best fighter I've fought among your group so far…"

A demonic man with a large scar on his forehead said as he licked his lips.

"This is making me excited…"

His eyes radiated bloodthirst as he looked at the boy in front of him.

However, this didn't intimidate Regis at all.

Instead, he tightened his grip on the twin daggers in his hand and rushed forward.

The demonic man smiled wider as he waved his battle axe.

However, just as his axe was about to reach the boy's dagger, he felt a sudden surge of demonic power from the boy.

The powerful demonic power made his eyes widen in fear, "W-Wha—"

Splatter—

Blood suddenly gushed out of his throat as his head was sent flying.

'I better not waste any time…'

Regis thought as he hurriedly left.

Their combat training would last for about five hours before they continue their journey to another village again.

Therefore, he deliberately lured his sparring partner to a deep area in the forest.

This was so he could kill him without anyone immediately finding out, making it more convenient for him to find Greg and Lea.

It had been a long while since the demonic humans restricted their interactions outside of raids.

Thus, it would be extremely hard for Regis to find them under normal circumstances.

'Fortunately, I'm prepared…'

Regis smiled as he emitted a string of demonic power.

That's right, a string.

His body that had perfectly adapted to his demonic power, as well as his unparalleled talent made it possible for him to have flawless control of demonic power.

After a few moments, he sensed a familiar demonic power from afar.

Regis immediately ran in that direction.

As he got closer, he was able to tell whose demonic power signature that was.

'Lea…!'

He carefully approached while hiding behind trees.

It was their combat training session so he must proceed carefully if he didn't want to be caught by Lea's sparring partner.

'Closer… just a little bit more…'

Regis thought as he silently moved behind the bushed.

'This should be enough…'

He then tried to take a peek.

However, what he saw shocked him.

'What the hell…'