Chapter 510
The title 'Star Breaker' is associated with an ability centered around storage. It steadily depletes Davey's mana, preserving it indefinitely for later use. He had already tested the true efficiency of this power once. Initially, summoning the Spirit King and achieving complete mastery over their power demanded a tremendous amount of spirit mana. Particularly, summoning a new elemental required several times the usual mana quantity. Therefore, if one aimed to bypass all preparatory processes and directly summon the Spirit King, it was imperative to establish a suitable summoning environment. Just as he was doing now.
Whoosh...
[Who dares to...]
Lava swirled, emitting a potent presence. The purple aura emanating from Davey's fingertips blended with the magma and the flames it generated, instigating a transformation. Red sparks began to coalesce, shaping a dazzling whirlwind of flames. Before long, bright blue eyes sparkled within the vortex, a gaze that struck fear into any observer. Nevertheless, something was amiss.
[Even after hundreds of years, this guy still has the same flair.]
[Sigh...]
To the Earth Spirit King and the Water Spirit King, such a spectacle was hardly impressive.
[Contractor, what is that thing?]
The Grandmaster-level King of Mythical Beasts, Megalodria, who was prevailing over the King of Evil Beasts, Volcanic Worm, found no amusement in other creatures.
Burning with rage, the fiery bird recognized the summoned entity as a fellow fire being and openly displayed its anger. The Azure Dragon and the White Tiger, on the other hand, remained completely indifferent. While the Azure Dragon contorted its massive body, hunting down enemies and disdainfully incinerating them, unleashing lightning bolts and turning Deian-controlled monsters into charcoal, the White Tiger sought a warm spot, stretched out, and bared its belly, settling in for a nap. Davey believed he would have to train that troublesome creature later.
Ultimately, the Fire Spirit King, who had received minimal attention from the others, dismissed the fire vortex it had created, realizing that its dramatic entrance had no impact.
[Impudent creature! Dare you break the rules and summon me?]
A giant made of fierce flames revealed itself. It resembled a human, but its lower half was made of massive flames, making it appear as if floating. The huge flame sword in its hand seemed as if it could burn the entire world.
[Lavatein. You're really fascinating. All of us are Spirit Kings.]
Davey commented. “Is there only one Fire Spirit King possessing the Lavatein? It's too much of a coincidence."
While the number of Elemental Kings present was limited, it still seemed somewhat unusual to witness all the Elemental Kings contracted with Master Elementalist Yuriana make an appearance.
The fully formed creature, radiating immense heat, bellowed.Discover new chapters at novelhall.com
[Who are you?! Who dares break the rules and summon me?]
In response to its outcry, Davey promptly initiated the summoning process. Summoning the Spirit King had two prerequisites: a vast reserve of elemental mana and an unwavering, intense desire. Furthermore, to summon the Fire Spirit King, one had to summon and assimilate lower fire elementals, ranging from Kasa to the highest-ranking Ignis.
"I have summoned you. Are you intelligent enough to acknowledge me as the Spirit King?" Davey taunted.
[Impudent human!]
In his rage, the creature swung his huge flame sword, Lavatein, at Davey.
Whoosh!
A fierce flame emanated from the sword's edge, enveloping Davey entirely. The consequence of provoking the Spirit King's wrath without proper assimilation was clear: being reduced to ashes in the Fire Spirit King's flames.
However, even amid the intense inferno, Davey simply took a step forward and commanded, "Slaimmy, extinguish this."
[I’m not Slaimmy!]
"Slaimmy blah blah...!"
[Aaargh! Damn human! I'll kill you someday!]
Davey taunted the Water Spirit King, and Ellaim's scream reverberated, whether from agony or fury. At the same time, frigid water, as cold as ice, surged through the area, dousing all the flames around Davey.
[This power... Ellaim?!]
As the Fire Spirit King, Ifrit, glanced at her, Ellaim, who had its arms crossed, turned away with a short snicker.
[And now there's even Gnoass. What on earth...]
Ifrit, perplexed by what he saw, looked to Davey.
[Human, you owe me an explanation. Typically, one does not summon without going through the proper steps.]
"That's correct, typically that's how it goes," Davey calmly responded, lightly clapping his hands together. Concurrently, a red magic circle started to materialize above the lava river where Ifrit hovered. "Let's establish a pact, Ifrit. Even though I employed this unrefined approach, I genuinely require your assistance for a crucial matter. That's why I had to resort to this."
[I refuse! Just because you summoned me in some way doesn't mean I have to accept it!]
The spirit's outburst was somewhat expected. In contrast, the summoning processes went more smoothly than anticipated for Elliam and Gnoass.
With a serious demeanor, Davey addressed the spirit, saying, "So resist all you want. I cannot back down either."
While Davey was occupied with the Spirit Kings in front of Deian, Deian wisely refrained from attacking Davey in this situation. It was evident that Deian was likely scheming to escape by any means possible.
"No need. Just go back." Davey waved him off with a dismissive gesture.
[Tsk, I told you. You're such a dimwit.]
[Seems so.]
Because of those two Spirit Kings’ deceptive behavior, Ifrit became quite flustered and hastily lunged at Davey.
[I'll help! Contract with me! Contract!!]
"No, I said I won't. You seem too dumb and useless. I shouldn't have wasted my mana summoning you."
[No! Contract with me, and you won't regret it! I'll even enhance the level of our contract by two!]
Two levels. It was as if half the required bonding with the spirit had already been completed. In simpler terms, it was like beginning with a head start. Upon hearing the spirit's offer, Davey feigned consideration, locking eyes with the spirit.
"Really? Well, I don't see why not, but..." After a moment of contemplation, Davey gazed at the spirit. "The contract consumes a significant amount of mana, that's the issue."
[It's a test...]
"So, you don't want to contract? You keep getting in the way."
[Ugh! I'll bear the burden! I'll handle it, human!]
Bingo. The forming pact quickly took shape.
[By the origin of fire, the primordial light, I, the Fire Spirit King Ifrit, ask the Contractor for their name.]
"Davey O’Rowane."
[Davey O’Rowane. To you, I, Ifrit, the Fire Spirit King possessing Lavatein, will inscribe our pact.]
"Good. I'm counting on you."
As Davey spoke, the spirit's fiery magic circle was engraved and slowly dissipated.
[State your wish, Contractor. What's this significant task you speak of?]
Davey gave a smug grin in response to Ifrit's confident proposition. "Just the contract."
[Huh?]
"The contract's complete. You can depart now," Davey said calmly as a blue sword materialized in his hand. Simultaneously, he fixed his gaze on Deian, who was attempting to slip away amidst the commotion.
"The rest of you, take care of the ones here. Ifrit's initial summoning depleted too much mana."
At his command, Gnoass and Ellaim returned to their usual selves and effortlessly began to eliminate the monsters. Megalodria, appearing amused by the unfolding situation, effortlessly obliterated the King of Evil Beasts Volcanic Worm. The divine beings did not conceal their fierce natures either.
[What... is this?]
Amidst the situation, Ifrit, who seemed left out, looked at Davey with a desolate expression.
[You said there was a significant task, and that Yuriana would lament in the underworld if I didn't contract with you!]
"Exactly. Do you know how bothersome it is to summon the Fire Spirit King again? I exhausted all the natural fire energy in this place to summon you. Finding such a perfect location isn't easy."
Leaving the shocked Ifrit behind, Davey gave Deian a chilling smile. He said, "Does it have something to do with the Destruction Demon King? Initially, I wanted to capture and use you, but you're no longer necessary."
One hostage was sufficient.
"This can't be!"
Realizing that Davey had no intention of sparing him, Deian hastily attempted to muster his devil mana in retaliation. However, Davey was quicker, swiftly drawing a line with his sword.
Chang!
Deian began to crumble, splitting in two. The 8th Circle Necromancer, Deian, had been a formidable being. His power, primarily rooted in curses, was potent enough to shake a continent. However, his opponent proved to be even more formidable.
"Dirro, here's the order. Capture that pink-haired lady, Lapis, was it?"
Even though Rinne was absent, and Davey had to issue the order himself, it didn't matter. He had remembered the creature that appeared to be a direct subordinate of the Destruction Demon King and concluded that it was more crucial to secure her than Deian.
"What?! Ahhh! This feels terrible! What is this?!"
Simultaneously, a terrified scream echoed.