Chapter 75 (1/2)
When I woke up, I was stuck upside down on a branch.
If I move, I will fall to the ground.
”Pfft, pfft, Toru...”
When I managed to get off, I felt a sharp pain in my abdomen.
It was a wise move to attack the town of Grayfield, but Toru happened to be there, and I received a painful counterattack.
Strange. That guy was a level 20 nuisance.
How did he become so strong?
Is there a way to level up that I don't know about?
I can't believe Toru beat me.
I am very angry. I feel like I'm going to die of rage.
”Birdswell!
I called to the black wyvern that Lisa had given me.
When I rushed out of the woods, Birdswell was lying on the ground, sound asleep.
He is fine. He is breathing.
I can't go back to the castle without him.
”Wake up!”
”...Guurr?”
”We have to go back to the castle.”
I managed to slide up on top of Birdswell.
In the distance, the city was still burning in the darkness of the night.
The declaration of war was a success, at least for the moment.
I am sure the people who falsely accused me are very upset.
Fuuush
Birdswell takes off.
In the courtroom, Lisa gave me a deep bow.
”The declaration of war was brilliant. The humans must be trembling with fear.”
”That doesn't matter. Is there any way to become stronger? At this rate, I won't be able to beat Toru.”
”Then I will prepare more demonic weapons.”
One of the generals, Deneb, brings a set of jet black armor into the room.
I was horrified when I saw it.
It felt even more diabolical than the sword.
Just by being present, the air felt heavier.
I wonder if I can say it's like an evil spirit.
It is as if a demon filled with a lot of bitterness and hatred has been transformed into a suit of armor.
”In the past, only three people could wear this. It's a cursed armor. It was too powerful so it was sealed, but you can definitely get it if you are recognized by the sword.”
”How much stronger will I get if I use it?”
”The log says you can level by about 50%. However, it seems that every time you release your power, you will experience severe pain.”
Lisa kept a smile on her face, as if she was waiting for my answer.
It's crazy.
You want me to wear that? You've got to be kidding.
However, 50%... When combined with the demonic sword, it will increase 90%.
Since then, I have been able to raise my level to 100 by killing many demons.
If I include that armor, I will be able to bring my level to 190.
Assuming Toru's level is around 200, this number is quite large.
It is too much power to ignore.
”I've made up my mind. I'll wear it.”
”Good answer. Don't worry, I'm sure you'll just have to endure a little pain to have one of these.”
”Where are you going to take me?”
”You're going to go crazy here.”
Lisa took me to her room and tied me to her bed.
”It's time to get started.”
”Uh!?”
A tentacle was coming out of the opening of the gauntlet Lisa was holding.
There's something buzzing in there.
Grop
The gauntlet latched on to my arm.
”Higyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!”
It's disgusting!
What the hell is this?
It is viscous, soft and tangled.
”Wow, he seems to like you a lot. It's possible that you may become a good match. I don't remember if it increases your power by only 50%, maybe it's 60% or even 70%. Fufu.”
”Higyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!”
A sharp pain shoots through my arm.
It is as intense as having my arm cut off repeatedly.
”Now, let's move on to your feet!”
”Stop! Please!”
”Do your best, Sain. After all, you're the hero.”
”Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!”
The same sensation and pain I felt in my arm, I was now feeling in my leg.
I give up, I can't take this.
The pain is unbearable.
”Ara ara, did you just soil yourself? You really are a fucking hero. Fufu.”
”Mao-Sama, I've brought you the next piece.”
”Let's do our best to continue.”
Lisa seemed to be telling me something, but I couldn't understand her clearly.
I want it to be over soon.
That's all I can think about.
”Well, that's it. The fourth one is born.”