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The second demon spun his long spear, closing the distance.
Assuming similar skill levels, defeating a spear with a sword is not easy.
If the spear user doesn't give up the distance, the opponent's sword can't even get close.
The reason warriors prefer swords over spears as their main weapon is due to their high portability and versatility, not because swords can easily defeat spears.
The fact that spears are used more than swords in war is for the same reason.
Whoosh.
The demon's spear drew a large arc, slashing towards Davian's body.
However, common sense about spears and swords only applies when their skills are similar.
Davian's ice sword swung towards the massive spearhead.
Crack!
The clash of steel and ice.
The ice didn't shatter, nor did a loud impact sound occur.
Davian's ice sword simply sliced through the demon's steel spearhead as if cutting wood.
And when such an absurd event occurs, the comparative advantage of the spear as a weapon naturally disappears.
It was then.
"Davian! Dodge!"
Glasia shouted.
Even if Glasia hadn't shouted, he could feel it.
'I have to dodge this.'
Davian used all his inner force to pull his body back.
A black aura tore through the space between Davian and the spear-wielding demon.
The magical energy, having lost its target, collided with the iron bars of the prison behind.
Bang!
The seemingly sturdy iron bars shattered.
The magical energy, still not losing its power, entered the prison and created a large hole in the wall.
The hole created by the magical energy was so deep that its end could not be seen.
Davian turned his head to look at the demon standing at the very back.
The demon also did not avoid Davian's gaze.
With a light wave of his hand, the demons who were about to rush at Davian momentarily stopped moving.
"Not bad, human."
"You're not bad either, demon."
"Impertinent fool. I am Liren, a Cheonbujang of the Phlegeton Legion."
What a race that loves to introduce themselves.
Davian Nahone, a freshman at Elton Academy from the Land of Eastern Etiquette, kindly gave his name as well.
"I am Davian Nahone."
Liren slowly walked forward.
"You look young, but your skills are extraordinary, human."
"If you're just going to call me human anyway, why did you even bother introducing yourself? Demon."
"Impertinent fool."
Liren raised his arm towards Davian.
A black aura began to rise from his arm.
The remaining demons were glaring at Davian, weapons in hand, as if ready to attack after Liren's attack.
Kuuuu!
Magical energy poured out from Liren's arm.
The magical energy, moving like a living snake, engulfed Davian.
Bang!
The ice barrier that Davian quickly erected collided with the magical energy.
Davian moved quickly.
The ice barrier only blocked the black aura for a moment.
Crack, bang!
Before long, it shattered into pieces.
In the meantime, Davian closed the distance with Cheonbujang Liren.
One of his subordinates urgently blocked Davian's path.
Slash!
With a single strike, the demon's sword and neck that blocked the path were severed simultaneously.
Meanwhile, Liren's magical energy poured down on Davian again.
Kwakwakwa!
He rolled his body to avoid the magical energy.
Even though he dodged well, he could vividly feel the power of the magical energy next to him.
'If I get hit properly, I'm done for. But...'
It's too simple.
To Davian, who had raised his 'Eye to See Sword Paths' skill to level 20, the path of the magical energy was too clear.
'No matter how strong an attack is, it's useless if you can't hit.'
Rohan's eyes widened as she watched this scene.
Peter, too, had approached the iron bars and was watching the duel between Davian and Liren.
"Impressive movements, that little brat. He had something to believe in, didn't he? Rohan."
"His movements are much cleaner than yours, who always drinks instead of being an adventurer."
"What? I could take on that Cheonbujang demon too..."
"Who was it that got caught here yesterday without even swinging their sword properly?"
"That... that's because! That guy was at least a Legion Commander level or higher! What about you! Did you even try to attack properly? Weren't you supposed to be second to none when it comes to quick swordsmanship?"
Rohan awkwardly turned her head.
"...It must have been a Legion Commander level or higher. That demon."
"Ahem, right?"
"Yeah."
At that moment, a young girl's voice was heard from behind.
"Um... Peter, Rohan. Shouldn't we help that person?"
Peter turned around.
"Velus, what if that terrifying guy comes back if we do that?"
"Um... aren't we going to die if we stay here anyway? We don't know why the dimensional portal is opening anyway. If we want to escape, wouldn't it be better to do it now..."
Peter looked at Rohan.
"Rohan. What do you think?"
"Well. It's already noisy, so more demons will be gathering soon, right? Then maybe now is..."
"...the time."
Peter suddenly turned around and walked to the wall behind the prison.
"Huu."
Peter took a deep breath and ran at full speed, slamming his shoulder into the iron bars.
Bang!
The thick iron bars seemed to bend greatly, then were torn off as they were.
Clang, clang, clang.
The iron bars, broken through the wall and torn off, rolled for a long time, making a lot of noise.
"Then shall we try to escape?"
It wasn't just the demons who were surprised by the loud noise.
Davian, who was confronting Liren, turned his head to look at Peter.
"What, we could have just broken through and come out?"
Peter put his fists on his hips and laughed heartily.
"Those crude iron bars can't hold Peter!"
"Then why were you locked up?"
"That's..."
Peter couldn't bring himself to say the rest of the sentence: "...I didn't want to make a fuss and have that terrifying guy come back at any moment."
"...There's a plan for us adults. Kid."
It's a tone that doesn't inspire confidence.
But Davian thought it was a good thing.
It's not like they're having a formal duel, and it's never bad to have more allies.
Seeing him break the iron bars with his bare hands, he seems to have some skill, unlike what he looks like.
"Please take care of the other demons!"
"No problem!"
Peter and Rohan picked up their weapons that were leaning against one wall.
Judging by his size and the fact that he broke the iron bars a little while ago, Peter is a strength character.
Rohan, who is wearing light armor, seems to be a swordsman who makes quick and sharp attacks.
And that girl is...
'Who is she? Now that I look at her, I've seen her somewhere before?'
While he was trying to remember where he had seen the girl, Cheonbujang Liren's attack started coming in again.
Bang!
He tried to deflect the black aura by setting up an ice barrier diagonally.
Crack, bang!
It was no use.
Even though it collided at an angle, Liren's magical energy ruthlessly broke through the ice barrier.
'It's simple, but it's an undeniable power. A head-on battle is difficult. Even a graze would be fatal.'
Certainly, the difficulty spiked when they reached the fourth stage.
Even if Davian poured all his magical power into a head-on battle, he didn't think he could beat the magical energy that the Cheonbujang was emitting.
'In human terms, he's probably a 7-star mage or higher. That Liren guy. He's one of the better Cheonbujangs.'
But it's not like there's no strategy.
'I just need to close the distance a little more somehow.'
Just in time, Peter and Rohan started fighting the other demons.
The girl who appeared to be a mage was standing still, not doing anything for some reason.
But that's enough.
Kwakwawa!
Liren's powerful magical energy poured in.
But Davian kept blocking and dodging, gradually closing the distance.
Swaeek!
A sharp wind elemental magic was fired from Davian's left hand.
Surprised, Cheonbujang Liren created a wall with magical energy to block the wind elemental magic.
Davian's wind elemental magic was about to cut through anything, but it was futilely blocked by the magical energy that Liren had unleashed.
Hwaruk!
This time, fire elemental magic engulfed Liren.
"Human! You're bothering me with your petty tricks!"
Liren drew a large circle with both arms.
The magical energy from both arms gathered in a circle, absorbing Davian's fire pillar.
'I knew that magical attacks wouldn't work.'
Kwaddeuk!
The stone floor under Liren's feet moved, trying to bind Liren's feet.
It was Davian's earth elemental magic.
Crack, Puhung!
This time, black magical energy stretched out from Liren's feet, blowing away the moving stone floor.
Unlike human mages on the Pax Continent who can only release magical power from their arms, demons can emit magical energy from any part of their body.
Before he knew it, Liren was floating in the air, glaring at Davian.
Wind elemental magic flew again.
It was an amazing barrage of magic that would have made the academy's professors and assistants shake their heads.
Moreover, he was moving erratically, using his quick feet to fire magic, so sharp and powerful attacks were pouring in from all directions.
It felt like he was fighting four or five mages at the same time.
Even so, the distance between the two was getting closer and closer.
Although he hadn't taken any damage yet, Liren was now in a situation where he was barely able to block Davian's attacks.
Davian threw a large fireball and measured the distance to Liren.
'Now!'
He bent his knees, pushing inner force into his legs.
Preparing to jump strongly.
At the same time as straightening his bent knees, he strongly fired a blunt wind elemental magic towards the floor behind him with his left hand.
The propulsion of the wind elemental magic added to the jumping power of the inner force.
Davian flew through the air at a speed that would soon catch up with the fireball he had sent ahead.
Liren's eyes widened as he unleashed magical energy to block the fireball.
Before he knew it, Davian was right in front of him.
Whoosh!
Davian's ice sword drew a transparent arc.
Liren urgently stretched out his left arm to unleash magical energy, but the distance between the two was already too close.
And it was getting closer now.
Slash!
The ice sword simply cut off Liren's left arm.
"Keuk! You!"
Strong magical energy poured out from Liren's right arm.
Davian quickly changed direction in the air by firing wind elemental magic.
Slash!
The ice sword, swung as he rotated his body once, this time cut through Liren's left thigh.
Slash!
Waist.
Slash!
Shoulder.
Davian spun three times in the air in an instant.
And each time the ice sword spun, it left deep wounds on Liren's body.
While Liren was in a daze from the ice sword attacks.
A pumpkin-sized fireball was created in Davian's left hand.
It was small in size, but it was a powerful fireball with as much magical power as possible.
As if slapping him in the face.
Davian's left palm was quickly swung towards Liren's face.
Puhung!
The distance between the two was too close to dodge or block.
Liren, who was hit in the face by the fireball head-on, flew far away and crashed into the ceiling.
Davian also crashed to the ground due to the recoil of the explosion.
"Keuheok!"
A strong impact from his back was transmitted to the top of his head.
Cough.
Red blood spewed from Davian's mouth.
It was due to the impact of hitting the ground.
But Davian did not stop attacking.
Amazing mental strength.
Davian, who had melted the ice sword, quickly prepared wind elemental magic with both hands.
He was still lying on the floor after being thrown to the ground.
While lying on the floor, Davian kept firing wind elemental magic at the ceiling where Liren had crashed.
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