Chapter 30- Newfound powers~2

The wellspring from which to draw Demonic Energy entails individuals committing acts that could be deemed criminal or sinful. Every transgression and every adversity serves as a key to harnessing these demonic powers from others.

Yet, to manifest this energy into a tangible force, one must either be a denizen of the Dark World or undergo the transformation initiated by a demon. While everyone harbors negativity, the capacity to harness its strength and transmute it into something more potent remains a rare and exceptional ability.

Those with command over their Demonic Energy possessed access to a variety of skills, the most common being Transfiguration, Elemental manipulation, and Body Enhancement. However, being a high-class pure-blooded demon, Ryouya undoubtedly possessed rare and unique skills that could singlehandedly escalate a demonic confrontation to a warlike scale.

And one of those skills was, "Gravity?"

[That's right, that is one of your primary skills over which you would have to gain the command the most.]

Ryouya frowned slightly, but not in stress rather surprise.

Gravity is a potent force in the realm of reality, and according to the System, it was one of Ryouya's skills. This suggested that he had even more formidable abilities at his disposal.

"Just how many skills do I possess?" Ryouya couldn't help asking.

[Some basic skills like: Mental Interference, Transfiguration, and Augmentation are within reach. But there are some skills which only selected individual possesses and you are one of those.]

Upon reading those names, a whirl of thoughts overcame Ryouya, making him giddy with anticipation at the sheer magnitude of power he might achieve over time. However, he also recognized that the adversaries he'd potentially face would be formidable, so he better get prepared.

"So what should I do now?" While still standing in his room, Ryouya asked before another message popped up.

[We will be distributing Gravity into three phases. Specific Region, Specific Target, and Liberation. The first stage would allow you to manipulate the gravity within a certain area to a decent point. Everything within the area would be under your thumb.]

Ryouya asked in an unsure tone, "Then, shouldn't this be the second stage? I mean controlling a single individual seems easier than a whole region."

The names were self-descriptive, so Ryouya didn't struggle much in understanding the benefits of each step. However, as he pointed out, he was perplexed by the manner in which the System organized the phases.

[The shortcomings of controlling a region is that when you have taken a specific region under your command, the other sides would be wide open to attack you. And when you move to the second phase, you will be able to apply your skill not to a specific region but to a person which would allow you to handle people from different angles.]

"Oh...." Ryouya rounded his lips as he realized what the System was trying to explain.

It was akin to choosing a southern region and manipulating the gravity within that specific area; the other three directions would remain vulnerable, allowing anyone to charge at Ryouya.

Yet, in the second phase, he wouldn't be constrained to a specific region. Instead, he could precisely target the individual upon whom he'd employ his skill.

'Then what the...well, whatever...' Ryouya held back from asking about the third since he had a long road ahead to reach the third stage.

[Alright then, there is no start or stop button but if you want to put an end to your skill just disconnect your Demonic energy from influencing reality.]

"How do I do that?" Ryouya was entirely new to this so he surely would ask those questions which the System might regard as trivial.

However, not even once did the System seem to be getting annoyed.

[When you cast Demonic energy, what do you feel?]

Ryouya thought about the sensation he felt just some moments ago when he, for the first time, conjured Demonic Energy on will.

After a brief contemplation, he finally parted his lips, "It was warm and overwhelming, at the same time I felt this was the perfect blanket I could ever have. Comfortable, protective...like a warm hug."

[Warmth is it...then how about you try to remove this blanket?]

Ryouya was about to ask the obvious when the system continued,

[Just think you are getting really hot and need to throw away the blanket. It might be abrupt, but believe in yourself and do it.]

"..." Somehow, Ryouya felt a little troubled reading that so he chose to change the location first.

His mother was still asleep, so he stealthily slipped out of the house after changing into his jogging tracks. The jacket felt slightly snug, but the outfit, a gift from three years ago, still fit him reasonably well.

Ryouya's selected venue was an abandoned shopping mall, which had been shut down by the authorities due to allegations of smuggling and other illicit activities. While the store itself was locked, Ryouya, after scaling the wall, could utilize the deserted area behind the mall for his training sessions.

"Any sensors nearby?" His primary concern was the Defenders against whom Ryouya didn't want to go if possible. His identity as a demon should remain under wraps as long as possible.

[There are but they are far away...until you don't suddenly turn berserk here, no sensors would get triggered.]

Ryouya sighed in relief before he began assessing the place just in case some perverts or drunkards could be hanging around. However, fortunately, he found no one.

The space wasn't particularly broad, but it had significant length. Estimating the dimensions, the width was approximately fifteen feet, with the length being nearly four times that. After all, the mall was vast.

[Alright then, begin.]

Ryouya inhaled deeply. Then, he summoned his Demonic Energy once more, but this time, he endeavored to limit its output to the absolute minimum.

"Nice..." And just as he wanted, only a thin layer of dull red with black outlines covered his left palm.

[Now release it immediately!]

Previously, Ryouya had waited over five minutes for the flames to gradually dissipate. However, now he needed to extinguish them immediately to prevent any unnecessary energy loss.

With his eyes shut, he focused intently on dispelling the warmth instantaneously. His thoughts quickened, centering solely on his warm palm where he had channeled the Demonic Energy.

'Stop...stop...STOP!!' With a loud mental command he put his everything to extinguish the heat, however...

*SHFOOOO*

Ryouya's eyes snapped open upon sensing the immense flame rising from his palm, soaring to twice his height and illuminating the entire alley as if a massive wildfire had been lit.

He clenched his hand and even flailed his arm in a frantic motion, but nothing seemed to have an effect. Gathering himself, he once again shut his eyes and took a deep, steadying breath.

Instead of attempting to abruptly extinguish the flames, he aimed to reduce them gradually. Positive thoughts and cherished memories seemed most effective in this task, and fortunately, the flame began to diminish. Yet, when he opened his eyes once more, Ryouya was greeted by the System screen displaying a solitary word:

[RUN!!!]

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