Side Story Chapter 166

Side Story Chapter 166

Credos, the fourth strongest demon, was known as the Red-Eyed Demonand there was a good reason for that title. Cyclopes, the one-eyed creatures, could use their true power when their eye turned red; cyclops called that the awakening state.

At this moment, Credos one and only eye turned dark red, but it wasnt because hed activated his powerhis own blood stained his eye scarlet.

-The spear that slew the Demon Spirit!

Credos raised his head as he fumbled his way onto his feet. His consciousness was fading, and he couldnt even see clearly anymore; however, he could see a woman standing elegantly with a red spear in her hand. Credos knew the spears name very well.

-Lugia

Its Longin.

Credos eye widened. The Demon Spirit had definitely called the spear Lugia, but the spears original owner had given his cherished weapon a very different name long ago: Longin, the spear that pierced a god.

-Dont be ridiculous! Hes dead. There is no way he could survive, even with the Demon Spirit gone!

Credoss energy burst out as his eye turned redder; he activated his power by using every ounce of his vital force. He didnt care if he died in this battle since he had nowhere else to run anymore. He had pathetically escaped to the Human Realm from the faraway Demon Realm, and he wasnt going to go through that humiliation again.

-Arrggghhhhhhh!

Credos went berserk, his demonic power overflowing. His eye enhanced his physical abilities by at least three times, but

A monster without intelligence is the easiest opponent to deal with, Joshua whispered.

A thin line was drawn on Credos'sshoulder.

And its even easier if the demon doesnt even have an Evil Sin, Joshua added.

More lines were engraved on Credoss body. He ended up bleeding so much that it was impossible to see his original skin color.

-I will kill you!

Despite his grievous wounds, Credos continued to march forward, even as Joshuas spear continued to rain attacks on him. He believed without a doubt that he would be able to crush a human womans body if he could just land a hit.

It turned out that Credo was just deluding himself.

The demons body was littered with wounds; they alone would have been enough, but Joshua wasnt done. When Credos was three steps away, he was subjected to an attack that took him so off guard that his jaw dropped even through the haze of bloodlust.

Joshuas spear swept neatly through Credoss neck, leaving behind a brilliant crescent arc that hung in the air as Joshua turned to Perchlin and Tshchary.

The remaining two demons flinched as Credos's headless corpse fell to the ground a beat later.

I think I said next Are you two not going to fight me? Joshua tilted his head.

Perchlin took a step backward. Credos was stronger than Perchlin, and even he was no match for Joshua. Perchlin wasnt foolish enough to throw herself into a battle where she had no chance of winning.

-A-Are you really the Shining Darkness?

Joshua nodded. I was once called that.

-I offer you my loyalty!

Perchlin quickly went down on her knees and prostrated. Although Joshuas words alone were not enough to convince her, she had to believe him after seeing what Joshua could do.

Joshua looked at Tshchary.

Seeing Tshchary move his huge scythe, Joshuas eyes narrowed. It looked to him that Tshchary intended to keep on fighting.

What do you mean?

There was a time when I believed that you were the only true heirthe only person to inherit His Majestys talentbut I realized that its possible to overcome innate talent, however insurmountable it seems, by sheer effort.

Youre talking about Kireua, Selim said.

Indeed.

Then I really dont understand. Selim frowned slightly.

Tremblin sounded like he was cheering for Kireua, so why was he saying that he was going to support Selim?

The scale should be balanced if both candidates have similar qualifications, shouldnt it? Tremblin smiled. It would have been different before, but most nobles will change sides to His Highness Kireua since people tend to love dramatic stories.

Between the story of a person who was born to be a hero and the story of a person with zero talent becoming a hero later in his life, it was obvious which story ordinary people would prefer.

It seems that hes about to move again, so Ill go help His Majesty, Tremblin said, noting the Emperor of Avalon heading to the castle gates after checking up on Kireua.

Things on the battlefield were sorted out, but the enemy still remained; two of the demons, their biggest problems, had infiltrated Arcadia. Even though the Emperor looked like he had a plan, Tremblin couldnt just sit back and watch.

Duke Tremblin, Selim said quietly.

Tremblin paused just as he was about to take off after Joshua. Did you call me, Your Highness?

Even if I go after the throne now wouldnt I just be causing problems for the queen consorts, especially Her Majesty Charles?

Tremblin smiled without turning around. This was why he liked the current Imperial Family. It was very common to see royalty killing each other, but Avalons Imperial Family thought of each other first, never mind fighting against each other for power.

Some time ago, the queen consorts said that they would support the new emperor, regardless of which of the two of you inherits the throne, Tremblin reminded Selim.

They must have said that for the sake of the Imperial Familys future.

No, they meant every word they said. All of them that I know truly consider both of you their own children. Tremblin turned to look Selim in the eyes. Do not doubt their sincerity.

But

With all due respect, I think that youre dishonoring their sincerity by saying that.

Selim clenched his fists. Yes, he shouldnt doubt their sincerityas their son, that would be the worst thing that he could do. If he decided to do it, then all he had to do was try his best and take the throne.

Thank you for your support, Duke Tremblin, Selim mumbled.

My pleasure. On that note, shall we use this opportunity to get some bonus points?

Bonus points?

It looks like His Highness Kireua hasnt recovered yet, but the two biggest enemies still remain.

Selim picked up a spear from the ground. Thats a good idea. Ill take care of one of them on my own this time, so that His Majesty wont have to go through the trouble.

Then I guess the other one is mine.

Do you want to make a bet on who will defeat their demon first?

Tremblin nodded readily. That is also a good idea.

As Selim followed Joshua, shoulder to shoulder with Tremblin, a smile slowly lifted bloomed on his face.