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Bang!
The fireball that struck Emperor Kaiser Lapax's thigh exploded.
'He knows the power has changed!'
They exchanged blows and became entangled, and it was less than a second from when the fireball was created until it flew towards the Emperor's thigh and exploded.
In the midst of that, the Emperor realized that the power of the fire element magic had changed.
Davian had no choice but to discard all the next moves he had calculated and avoid the Emperor's fist.
And so, the Emperor began to push Davian.
It was only natural that Davian, having lost one of his main attack methods, began to be pushed back again.
In fact, even when the wave of fire was there, it was difficult to say that he was pushing the Emperor.
It would be more accurate to say that he was barely able to damage the Emperor while fighting.
Whoosh.
Every time the Emperor's fist, larger than Davian's head, was swung, the sound of space distorting echoed.
Slash!
Every time a sharp ice sword cut through space, the Emperor avoided the sword with a ghostly sense.
'This won't do.'
Davian held the ice sword horizontally and lunged towards the Emperor's solar plexus.
A movement that drew upon all of his inner strength.
The Emperor, turning his body to the side, attacked Davian's right hand with his palm.
'I'll just give it up.'
Thwack!
All the bones on the back of Davian's right hand were crushed.
Thanks to naturally rotating his arm and dispersing the impact, he avoided dropping the sword.
However, with the bones on the back of his hand completely crushed, he would not be able to wield the sword for the time being.
The Emperor, confirming that the ice sword was barely being held in Davian's hand, closed the distance.
This time, he extended his fist towards Davian's head.
A decisive moment.
His head could explode and he could die instantly.
But if he continued to be dragged around by the Emperor like this, he would eventually be defeated and die.
'It's the same whether I die this way or that way.'
Just like when he was hit on the right hand earlier, he decided to move his neck as flexibly as possible to disperse the impact.
Of course, that alone wouldn't be enough this time.
Because the neck can't move as much as the shoulder.
Starting from the tips of his toes to his neck.
He organically moved everything to disperse the impact as much as possible.
Instead, he would take a proper hit.
Slurp, slurp.
In the meantime, Davian's right hand was rapidly regenerating.
Wham!
Emperor Kaiser Lapax's fist slammed into Davian's face.
"Keuk!"
He had dispersed the impact as planned, but the impact that was transmitted was beyond Davian's expectations.
It was such a strong shock that he lost consciousness for a very brief moment.
He couldn't see it, but all the bones in his face must have been broken.
Slurp, slurp.
The regeneration of his right hand was complete.
His face was caved in, and he couldn't see or hear anything.
But.
He could feel where the Emperor was.
Stab!
He plunged the ice sword into the Emperor's abdomen.
'Got it!'
He could feel the sword piercing through the skin.
Piercing through flesh and muscle.
But.
Clang!
The ice sword was blocked by something hard.
'Bone?'
But he had clearly aimed for the Emperor's abdomen.
There are no bones in the abdomen...
He could feel the ice sword being lifted up.
His vision was starting to return, albeit dimly.
'Damn it.'
The ice sword was stuck in the Emperor's left forearm.
He had defended his abdomen with his left arm in that short moment.
Of course, he thought that the Emperor's athletic ability would allow him to block it.
But he thought that he would at least not be able to avoid it.
Even if he blocked it, he thought that he could just pierce through it together.
But.
Unfortunately.
The ice sword was not yet sharp enough to pierce through the Emperor's bones.
In his blurry vision, he could see the Emperor's right fist reaching out.
'This is the end.'
Damn it.
It's over.
There's no way to beat this monster.
'If only Glacies were here.'
It wouldn't have come to this.
If Black Dragon Insanis were here.
He would probably help Davian and defeat the Emperor.
Red Dragon Ignis also seemed to like Davian quite a bit, so he would have helped.
But.
There's no one here.
Ah, there is.
Latia and Liber are here.
"Davian!"
Bang!
The Emperor's fist struck Davian's abdomen.
Flesh burst, bones were crushed, and internal organs were twisted.
Whoosh!
He could hear the sound of Latia's fire element magic being activated.
No, Latia.
It's no use.
You'll only die too.
"You bastard!"
Bastard?
He didn't know Latia could swear like that.
Bang!
He could hear the sound of Latia's fireball slamming into the Emperor's body.
Damn it.
I told you it's no use.
Wham!
Emperor Kaiser Lapax's fist struck Davian's torso once again.
His consciousness grew faint.
"This... X-bal. Damn game."
How can there be such an unbelievably strong person?
He had been running like crazy to clear the demon wave quest that he had failed on the 3rd playthrough.
Wham!
The Emperor's fist slams in again.
No matter how fast Davian's regeneration speed is.
Each and every blow has the power to blow up his body, there's no way he can withstand this.
'I... I have to get stronger...'
Will there even be another chance?
If there is.
He must become even stronger.
.......
His consciousness faded.
Am I.
Am I alive, or am I dead?
Ting.
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[Hidden Quest 'Confrontation with Emperor Kaiser Lapax' completed]
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Even though he couldn't open his eyes, the letters on the status window were clearly visible.
"...Vian!"
He faintly heard someone's voice.
"Davian! Davian! Can you hear me?"
This voice is.
Liber Specula.
So he's not dead yet.
He could feel sensation in his eyes.
He tried to put strength into his eyelids.
His eyes opened.
His vision was not yet complete.
"Davian! Davian! Are you okay?"
He faintly saw the face of Liber Specula, who was shaking him wildly.
Thankfully.
He's not dead yet.
"Liber?"
"Davian!"
Liber hugged his body tightly.
Thanks to that, he could feel that sensation was returning to his body.
A little later.
He slowly got up and looked around.
Slurp, slurp.
Even in the midst of that, his body continued to regenerate.
"The Emperor...?"
"He's gone."
Gone?
"He just left after making you like this. He told me to tell you something..."
"Tell me? What did he say?"
"He said that he didn't kill you, so Davian, you will soon get back up."
Thank you very much.
"And, he said that Davian you are not yet enough for him. He told you to get stronger and meet him again. Instead."
"Instead?"
"He said that he's thinking of trying 'training' for the first time in his life. He said that Davian your growth rate is fast, so let's get stronger and fight again."
What a monster.
Is this the extent of someone who has never trained in their life?
And now he has decided to try training?
Ah.
"What about Latia?"
Liber's expression darkened rapidly.
Her eyes, red with bloodshot, quickly filled with tears and started to drip.
"Latia... Latia... Sob."
He quickly looked around.
It was the same place where he fought the Emperor.
The road that the carriages used to travel was dented everywhere and destroyed beyond recognition.
The surrounding trees were all burned to ashes and piled up on the ground.
Traces left by Davian and the Emperor fighting.
And on one side.
He could see the body of a person collapsed helplessly.
It was Latia Meridian.
Liber continued.
"She kept shooting magic at the Emperor to save you, and then..."
"Is she dead?"
Liber was startled by his calm tone.
"Y, yes. He told me to tell you and left me alive. But Latia..."
Liber couldn't continue.
Latia died.
"Waaaa. S, still, it's a relief that you're alive, Davian. But... But Latia... Sob."
"How did he kill her?"
"Huh?"
"How did that bastard Emperor kill Latia?"
"H, he suddenly disappeared and appeared in front of us..."
It's understandable that it would look that way.
Even Davian could barely see the movement.
It must have looked like teleportation to a mage.
"He strangled Latia..."
Liber couldn't bring herself to finish the sentence.
"Do you have potions in your bag?"
"Potions? I used them all on you earlier..."
Idiot.
He would have regenerated even if he had just left him alone.
"Doesn't Latia have potions in her bag too?"
"Ah! She might have?"
He slowly got up.
He lowered his head and looked at his body.
The regeneration was almost complete.
His clothes were torn to shreds.
Did he pack spare clothes?
He slowly walked towards Latia.
"D, don't go. Davian. There's no need to confirm it with your own eyes..."
Liber couldn't bring herself to follow and stood in the same place as before.
He went to Latia and looked down at Latia's collapsed form.
"Latia Meridian. I told you not to step forward."
He could see that her neck was twisted messily.
There were no other external injuries.
"That's a relief. I don't think there will be many potions."
As if she heard him muttering, Liber approached before he knew it.
She put her hand on his shoulder.
"It's hard to believe... Davian. I understand. I was like that at first too. I deliberately waited until Davian you woke up. I thought you should say a last goodbye. Now let's freeze her and go back to Alcancia. I need to inform the Academy and hand her over to her family."
"Why freeze her?"
He grabbed Latia's body and lifted her up.
He opened the small bag that Latia was carrying on her back and took out a potion.
He opened the lid and poured the potion onto Latia's messed up neck.
He took out another bottle, forcibly opened Latia's mouth this time, and poured the potion in.
"Davian... It's no use. Latia is already... Sob."
A notification sound that only he could hear rang out.
Ting.
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The 'Immortal Heart' that had been absorbed into Latia Meridian is activated as the fatal wound is healed.
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[Immortal Heart]
Rarity: ★★★★
Usable Count: 1
The moment your heart stops. Another chance comes at that spot.
Damaged body is not restored upon revival.
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It was an item he obtained by defeating Bulgasari during the 1st grade 2nd semester final exam request performance evaluation.
Bulgasari is 불가살(不可殺, cannot be killed), but 불가살(火可殺, can be killed with fire).
According to the legend that Bulgasari can only be killed with fire, he could have easily caught it with the skill Festival of Fire.
Instead of burning it all to get the Immortal Heart, he deliberately caught it with a sword.
He who takes the Bulgasari's heart shall obtain the Bulgasari(不可殺)'s body.
And he obtained this item.
One item each was given to him, Latia, and the boy who was the owner of Bulgasari.
"Umm..."
A groan came from Latia's neck.
"Eek!"
Liber, startled, fell backwards.
"H, how did this happen? I clearly confirmed that her breath had completely stopped? No, there was no need to check. There's no way anyone could survive with their neck crushed like that."
Latia slowly opened her eyes.
"...Davian?"
"That's why I told you not to step forward."
"Davian..."
Latia raised her slender arms and wrapped them around his neck.
He didn't bother to shake her off.
"Thank goodness... Thank goodness, Davian. You're not dead."
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