Chapter 52 (2/2)
“As an Evil Spirit, you must have been a human at one point!” Smick looked at Negary in fear, although he already knew that Negary would be very strong, he didn’t expect him to be so frighteningly strong.
They couldn’t fight back at all, in an instant, the Last God squad that he was in charge of was completely wiped out. Whether it was physique, fighting techniques or battle instincts, Negary could be considered one of the best in this world.
To become one that dominated over others, fighting was definitely inevitable, so there was no way Negary would forget to improve this aspect for himself. Reya had many frequent mercenaries, some of whom were excellent fighters in their own rights; and all of them had, at different points in time, taken up a job to teach a certain VIP of Reya how to fight.
Perhaps they weren’t quite on the same level as the legendary adventurer Chris or underwent formal methodical training like Smick, but as wandering mercenaries who did this dangerous job for a living, they more or less had skills of their own. Being ‘taught’ by several dozens of these teachers, Negary absorbed their battle experience, their skills and even their battle instincts.
Even without his terrifying physical prowess, he could still be considered one of the strongest Combatants among humans. But with his viral body and all sorts of unique abilities, he had far surpassed the limits of the species known as humans. He held an overwhelming advantage in every aspect over any human, so it wasn’t strange for these drugged Royas soldiers to be easily killed by him.
〖 So what if I was? Should I worry about whether or not my actions conform to the norm of society? Then feel condemned by my inner morality? 〗Negary smiled without care: 〖 Compared to what I pursue, they are nothing but unimportant, needless baggage 〗
〖 I. Want to dominate everything and everyone, not be dominated by those boring baggage. The only thing I need to obey is my own thoughts 〗
After absorbing the Soul Essence of the Royas soldiers and learning what he needed, Negary turned to Smick and spoke: 〖 A normal person is always weighed down by their so-called conscience. This is nothing but the product of an artificial ‘common morals’ created through living in a society. Whenever one does something that doesn’t conform with common morals, one would feel pressured by their conscience and becomes hesitant 〗
〖 You are the same, Smick 〗Negary spoke: 〖 You are hesitant because of the common benefits of the nobles versus your loyalty for Eldridge. You don’t know whether you should support Eldridge who can bring benefit to the Royas Kingdom as a whole, or support the benefit of nobles from which you were born 〗
〖 However, Smick, the things that are causing you to feel hesitant are nothing but useless baggage 〗Negary offered his hand towards Smick: 〖 Try it, Smick, push open that gate of virtues, discard those useless things and surrender yourself to me, you shall find that you have obtained permanent peace of mind 〗
Smick was trembling. He can’t help but admit that he was feeling tempted. He was wavering, his faith and belief were currently unable to resist Negary’s invitation.
It was true, everyone in this world was locked inside a large prison cell of their own making, restrained by all manners of chains and restrictions. And it was also true that deep down inside, everyone was eager to push away these chains and escape, to obtain the pleasure of being free of their morals. Right at this moment, this pleasure was tempting him.
Smick Lancher looked at the military uniform he was wearing, then at the Lancher family crest on his chest, he then took a deep breath and once again showed a determined look in his eyes: “Negary, the things you call ‘useless’ might be constantly weighing me down and causing me trouble, but they are also what created and formed the human known as Smick Lancher! I am not a monster like you, and I will not discard what makes me [Me]!”
〖 You made the correct choice, Smick 〗Negary praised him: 〖 Only your current self is qualified to become the first dish tonight 〗