Chapter 415

Chapter 415

Raon slashed through the Sword Demons pressure and advanced with the new versatile sword hed created.

Creak!

His entire body was screaming in pain. His fingertips were trembling from the pain that felt like his bones were smashed into pieces and his muscles were being torn apart.

His brain was the most painful part. He felt like his head was being scorched into ash because his upper energy center was overheating.

Kuh

Raon clenched his back teeth and raised his gaze. He could see the Sword Demons undisturbed blue eyes. He mustve expected that Raon would manage that much.

So, I didnt surpass his expectations.

Considering that he wasnt surprised at all, the Sword Demon mustve expected Raons growth during the clash. It was an insight befitting his fame.

Fine. Ill break that composure.

Enduring pain was pretty much breathing for Raon. It felt like his heart and head were about to burst, but he endured the pain and clenched his grip.

Whir!

His upper energy center glowed red from the Ring of Fires heat.

The swords that were buried in his mental world were further revealed and dazzling light radiated from the principle of versatile sword in Heavenly Drive.

One step, and one more step.

The Sword Demon used to be so far away, but he was finally right in front of his eyes, and Heavenly Drive was close enough to reach his sword.

Clang!

Heavenly Drive clashed against the Sword Demons blade. There was no shockwave, nor was there a thunderous noise. The clash between the versatile principles in their swords created a ringing resonance.

Rumble!

Unlike that elegant resonance, the pressure coming from the Sword Demons blade became twice as powerful and started to crush Raons body.

Kuh!

His ankles trembled as if he were standing on mud, and his knees bent at an unnatural angle. He felt like his entire body was screaming at him to stop.

But Im still going to continue. Ill break his composure.

He unleashed the small amount of aura left inside him and made the Ring of Fire resonate.

The world turned white, and he could only see the Sword Demon and his sword.

Along with an illusion that looked like the sword buds in his mental world suddenly rose, the martial art dwelling in Heavenly Drive became more mature.

Crack!

The continuous descent of the Sword Demons blade was stopped for the first time.

Raons versatile sword started to sever the Sword Demons versatile sword like a salmon swimming up a waterfall.

Creak!

With the cutting sound of thousands of papers, the Sword Demons blade was elevated by more than a handspan.

Hmm

The Sword Demon groaned for the first time, and eyes that used to be completely immobile and emotionless started to waver like a sailboat in a turbulent ocean.

Just a bit more

The physical pain felt like he was dying, but his mind was clearing instead.

I think I can break through the wall.

He had just managed to break through the wall towards the highest level Master, but he had the feeling that he could destroy an even bigger wall.

He mustered the small amount of aura remaining in him and polished his principles to the extreme before incorporating them into Heavenly Drive. The Sword Demons blade was pushed back even further.

Whir!

Raon and the Sword Demon were the only ones inside the white space, but a blue cotton candy suddenly appeared.

You idiyougoing to di

Wrath appeared in front of his eyes and shouted something while floundering his round hands, but Raon couldnt understand what he was saying because he couldnt hear it too well.

Your headburststop

He mustve found another food he wanted to eat.

Ill eat it later for you.

Raon ignored him and unleashed even more power. The distortion of his mental world felt like it was going to expand soon enough, and a majestic brilliance covered his vision.

I can advance even higher.

He started to see the wall to reach a higher realm.

He advanced towards the wall, thinking that he would be able to reach it soon enough but the Sword Demons blade, which had been guiding him, bounced back way too easily.

Ah

Raon felt like he just lost his heart, dropping Heavenly Drive on the ground.

The huge wall that he was about to reach disappeared, and the white space where he was with the Sword Demon faded away.

The world that couldve been a dream or an imagination crumbled away like a fallen leaf.

Damn it! I was almost there. It was so close, I just needed to surpass that wall

Regretting that he was unable to grasp that wall, he clenched his fist. In fact, he was trying to clench his fist but he couldnt muster any strength.

Cough!

He fell on his knees before he knew it from the terrible pain coming from his heart and brain. The pain was actually happening from all over his body.

Huff! Huff!

He couldnt even breathe. He grasped the left side of his chest and forced himself to breathe. Air filled his empty lungs and his vision opened up.

He could see the countless spectators that he had forgotten and a destroyed arena.

Ugh

Raon wiped the sweat flowing down his cheek with his sleeve. His uniform was turning red. He mustve been bleeding from his eyes and nose.

Wh-whats happening?

You must be insane!

Wrath popped out and grabbed him by his collar.

You almost died just now!

He shook his hand grabbing Raons collar, saying that he almost died from a forceful activation of his upper energy center.

I almost died?

Indeed! You tried to tear off your upper energy centers door by force with your mana of fire and ice at the same time without even breathing. Theres no way your body can survive that!

Ah

Your body belongs to the King of Essence! Dont do anything reckless with it!

Wrath headbutted him, telling him to never do such a crazy thing ever again.

Are you okay?

The quiet voice lessened his nausea.

Hmm

Raon suppressed his groan and raised his head. The Sword Demon was looking at him with the same look in his eyes as at the beginning of the match.

No, it wasnt exactly the same. His pupils looked composed at first, but they were trembling slightly.

Hey, do you realize you almost died just now?

The Sword Demon let out a small sigh while saying the same thing as Wrath.

You couldve learned a lot just from defending against my attack, but you almost suffered a loss from trying to push it back. That loss wouldve been the only life you have.

His eyes were glowing furiously. He seemed to be scolding him from the bottom of his heart. Raons hair stood on end because his piercing gaze felt even sharper than his blade.

Hes right. If that geezer didnt withdraw his sword at that moment, your upper energy center wouldve exploded and you wouldnt be standing here anymore.

Wrath licked his lips, saying that he saw the Sword Demon in a new light.

He withdrew his sword? Ah!

Raon remembered how the Sword Demons sword was pushed back way too easily when he thought he was about to reach the huge wall.

Dorian nodded, saying that they actually looked the exact same on top of being similar.

Is this a coincidence? Or Hmm?

Rimmer licked his lips, but Raon suddenly waved his hand towards him. He was asking him to come into the arena.

Squad leader, I think the vice squad leader is calling you.

Indeed. I wonder why.

Since they talked about training just now, he might be trying to praise you by saying that it was all thanks to you that he managed to defend against the Sword Demons attack.

Hmm, maybe.

Since Raon never cared about his fame, Rimmer figured he might be trying to avoid an annoying situation by shifting the praise.

Ahem! Its time for me to make an appearance.

Rimmer cleared his throat and straightened his clothes before entering the arena.

Whoaaa!

The Light Wind squad leader!

Hes the teacher of the White Sword Dragon!

Because of how amazing Raons performance was, people cheered for Rimmer just because he was Raons teacher.

Am I needed?

Rimmer asked in a dignified voice. It was difficult to believe he was running the gambling stall until a moment ago.

Im going to let everyone know about my squad leaders great deed.

Great deed?

Even though he said a great deed, Rimmer noticed a disturbing glow in Raons eyes. He almost looked like a hawk targeting a rabbit.

Raon raised his hand, and the shouts inside the arena suddenly came to a halt. He nodded in satisfaction and stood at the center of the arena.

Everyone should be aware that our squad leader was running a gambling stall.

People tilted their heads in bewilderment because they couldnt understand why he was suddenly talking about gambling.

You mustve thought it was strange because Ziegharts squad leader was running a gambling stall. However, it was actually our squad leaders great plan.

Hmm

What Raon was saying definitely sounded like a compliment, but Rimmers heart tightened for some reason.

You shouldnt be aware, but our squad leader set a 40% commission fee for this gamble.

F-forty?

Wh-what the hell is that?

In which world do you commission 40% from gambling?!

Hes a fucking scammer!

Catch him and pull his ears off!

The 40% commission fee was written on Rimmers stall in extremely small letters that only Masters could read.

Because people finally realized that fact, they drew their swords and activated their auras as if they were about to jump into the arena right away.

Wh-what?! Why are you telling them about it now?!

Rimmer covered Raons mouth with his hands.

Whats happening right now?!

He wanted Raon to explain it to him, but he didnt even look in Rimmers direction.

You must want to insult him right now. You must want to scream at him, that even the loan sharks are less greedy than him. However, our squad leaders plan is only getting started.

Raon raised his hand with an evil smile on his face.

Our squad leader decided to donate all of the commission from the two rounds of gambling to House Arianne, which was devastated from the previous war!

Huh? Did I?

Rimmers face turned pale upon hearing that, and the people cheered once again.

Whoaaa!

Light Wind squad leader! I knew I could count on you!

There was a good reason behind the 40% commission! It was for a greater purpose!

Im fine with it if hes donating it to House Arianne!

Rimmer! Rimmer! Rimmer!

People shouted Rimmers name once again, their swords still raised into the air.

Moreover!

However, Raon hadnt finished talking. Rimmer wanted to stop him right away, but he couldnt muster any strength.

Our squad leader additionally decided to donate a thousand gold and hold a second festival in two days!

Uhh

Donating a thousand gold meant that he had to cough up all the money he won by making the third prince bet in his stead. Everything was going wrong.

N-no! I never said that, you lunatics!

Rimmer tried to deny it by flailing his whole body, but no one was listening to him.

Woooooow!

Rimmer! Rimmer! Rimmer!

Sword of Light! Sword of Light! Sword of Light!

Rimmer, you are the donation angel! I cant live without you!

Thank you!

The cheers from that were the loudest so far, and people from House Arianneincluding Wendythanked him with teary eyes.

Sword of Light.

The Sword Demon walked up to Rimmer and bowed slightly.

I thought you were unsightly because you were running a gambling stall, but I never expected you to have such a great purpose. I need to apologize.

He smiled gently, saying that he was seeing Rimmer in a new light.

Thats our squad leader for you!

You are so cool!

I thought you were just blinded by greed, but you actually had such a nice plan!

Ill follow you from the bottom of my heart!

Even the Light Wind squad applauded Rimmer with gazes filled with admiration.

Ah

Rimmer lowered his hand and stopped trying to stop them.

Im screwed.

If he tried to deny it, he would be stabbed to death by thousands of blades.

I originally wanted to donate with my personal fund, but I dont need to anymore thanks to the squad leader. Im really grateful.

Raon lowered his head while feigning ignorance.

You should wave your hand to everyone. This is the flower path you wanted.

Raon went ahead and waved his hand, urging Rimmer to repeat after him.

You crazy bastard! This isnt a flower path!

This is a flower path too. The flower path of doom.

O-of doom

Rimmer forced a smile onto his face and waved his hand at the spectators. A tear slid from his eye.

You are the worst son of a bitch

Wrath giggled while watching Rimmer, who couldnt even let out his despair.

You used to be his young king, but now youre the worst son of a bitch.