episode_0044

A firecracker made of a variety of gorgeous jewels ground together with magic stones, full of the extravagant tastes of whoever created it, explodes against the night sky.

Hmm-

“Is this really a circle? They are definitely not easy. They committed terrorism in so many places at the same time, and they have already put most of it to rest.”

A woman in a gothic dress with her golden hair swaying in the wind muttered while looking at her device with her chin resting lightly on her hand.

“No, it’s not just because the Circle’s power was stronger than I expected, but also because those losers were more incompetent than I expected.”

ha-

The woman, who was watching the losers running wild all over the circle through the screen and slowly being subdued, grumbled in disappointment.

“I knew from the beginning that he was a piece of shit, but no matter what, I didn’t think he would be able to do this much even after undergoing my surgery… … ”

The woman, who was looking at them with disgust, sighed and swung the black parasol that blocked the moonlight around.

“Well, I guess I have to admit it. It was foolish to think that using a bunch of trash who only know how to be jealous of those above them could cause significant damage to the circle.”

In fact, she had expected this situation to some extent.

Still, there was only one reason why she chose such worthless losers as her chess pieces.

Because I thought I could just let them into the circle without any suspicion.

‘I had prepared for this chess piece just by looking at it, but I can’t believe you’re raising such unnecessary expectations. It seems like you put too much effort into preparing for it.’

The woman calmly admitted her mistake and then smiled playfully.

“Well, maybe it’s better. If even I, who created them, had such high expectations, then those losers must have had higher expectations of themselves than I did, right?”

Those who were born above and those who were born with natural talents were pushed out and fell into the abyss.

She travels all over the world to gather such people just for this day.

After gathering them, she used all the knowledge and funds she had to gradually reform and re-form their bodies and minds.

Thanks to this, their bodies were strengthened by leaps and bounds compared to before.

‘Well, it was possible because I added a modification that allowed me to burn life without those people knowing, giving me greater power.’

So, to put it simply.

They were like moths to a flame, fluttering their wings and flying without stopping their desire for glitter even though their bodies were burning in the flames.

He was a clueless fool who woke up from a vain dream that he could turn the world upside down if he became this strong, without even knowing his own condition.

He was a miserable loser who was feeling even greater despair, anger, and helplessness than before due to the reality that was not going as he wanted.

And that means.

Shhh-

It also meant that the ultimate ingredient she had been longing for was finally complete.

“Okay, everyone.”

The woman murmured as if singing a song of joy.

“If you wake up from a sweet dream and face reality, scream loudly until the inferiority complex blooming in your heart burns away.”

So that as many people as possible can pay attention to your insignificant and pitiful cries.

Hee-juk-

“Please faithfully fulfill the roles of the offering, vessel, and bait that you have been given.”

She muttered as she looked up at the sky.

Phew! Phew!

The firecrackers had already changed their color to a stimulating red, and were dyeing the circle area.

◎ ◎ ◎

“Kekekekekeke!”

After asking for cooperation from Han Si-yeon and Han Si-woo, Rias also quickly moved around the circle and subdued the villains who were causing a commotion.

“Whew, it’s a bit difficult since I’ve caught more than 10 people.”

Rias wiped her sweat lightly and expressed her regret.

If there weren’t people or buildings around, we could have used great technology to sort things out more quickly and easily.

‘Well, it can’t be helped. Most battles with villains are street fights.’

Rias grumbled for a moment before grabbing the binding artifact.

At that moment.

“Huh?”

She felt something uncomfortable and took back her foot that was about to stretch forward.

At the same time, Rias’s eyes looking at the villain gradually became sharper.

Because the villain lying on the floor unconscious was the very cause of the discomfort that made her back off.

‘What’s that? The flow of magical power I feel is changing?’

Until just a moment ago, the man’s magical power was slowly fading away like the embers of a bonfire that had gone out.

But now?

It was shaking violently and shaking violently, as if it were a volcano about to erupt.

‘What? Did you use the hidden technique of reviving a knight? Or did you secretly eat something while I was looking away?’

Rias was flustered by the unexpected situation, but she strengthened her hand holding her sword.

I didn’t know the exact situation, but it was clear what had to be done if the villain was going to rise again.

‘After knocking them down again, this time I will trample them so thoroughly that they cannot do anything.’

Cadduk-

“Why… … ”

Whether he knew Rias’s thoughts or not, the villain gritted his teeth while lying on the floor and slowly started to squirm.

As vicious as a beast, as persistent as an insect.

‘My vocal cords have fully recovered.’

The moment Rias, whose doubts turned into certainty upon seeing that sight, was about to swing her sword.

“Why on earth! Why are you! So strong! Why on earth are you the only ones strong! Why me! Even after being cut down to this extent! Even after experiencing pain that felt like death!”

Euaaa …

The villain screamed as if he had lost his mind with rage, then started to thrash around on the floor, kicking and shaking as if he was having a seizure.

Every time this happened, the villain’s body would twitch abnormally as if it was hiding thousands of earthworms inside.

A sight so disgusting and repulsive.

“Ugh!”

“What is that!”

People who were watching the situation held their breath without realizing it.

Then at one moment.

Toouk-

The man who had been struggling suddenly stopped all movement.

“What, what is it?”

“It suddenly stopped?”

“Without even making a sound.”

Some people were confused and speculated that the man might have fainted, but Rias could feel it instinctively.

Creepy-!

A bug that breaks out of a shell.

Something that comes out of an egg.

I’m saying that the condition of the man in front of me right now is similar to that.

‘No, it’s not perfect yet!’

Phew-!

“Avoid everything because it’s dangerous!”

Rias quickly shouted and swung her sword filled with magical power with all her might.

Hurrrurruk-

This was followed by a huge wave of flames crashing down on the villain.

An attack created by pouring in all the strength I had been saving up, thinking that I would have to keep going around to catch the villains after this.

The moment it was about to devour the villain.

“Why the heck!!!”

A loud, ear-splitting, unpleasant sound erupted from the villain’s center along with a shockwave.

Powerful enough to rip apart a tidal wave of flames and blow everything away.

“Cough!”

“Coolook!”

People felt their insides shake and fell to the ground, even though they were far away.

Shhh-

On the other hand, Rias, who was protecting her body with magical power, kicked the ground hard and ran towards the villain.

There was a look of tension on her face.

‘It’s a completely different level from before.’

I could feel it through the short workshop.

The fact that he had literally changed into a different creature, not only in terms of the size of his power but also in the level at which he could handle it.

‘This is not the time to spare any effort. We need to get this done as quickly as possible.’

Rias swung her sword with determination.

“Eeee!!!”

The villain also screamed and swung his fist when he saw the red sword swinging towards him too late.

And so the sword and fist clashed in the air.

Choaaaak-!

Rias’s black sword showed its sharpness by slicing through the villain’s fist and arm.

“Waaah!!! My hand! My puaaaal!!!”

“Cheet.”

However, Rias’ expression as she looked at him remained frozen solid and did not loosen.

‘I failed.’

I originally planned to cut off the entire upper body, but all I could do was cut off the arms.

Because the opponent reacted to the surprise attack?

Because his power was stronger than expected?

All of those were correct, but what bothered Rias the most was something else.

‘What the hell was that? That strange, uncomfortable feeling I got when I bumped into your fist?’

It looked like he had cut down a doll covered in iron, not a person made of flesh and blood.

When Rias was feeling so uncomfortable.

“It HUCKS!!! Why!!! I don’t like it!!! It’s annoying!!!!!”

The man continued to stamp his feet and swing his fists in the air, pouring out his emotions.

Then at one moment.

“Ah… … ”

The man smiled slightly at his previously frowning face and muttered something incomprehensible.

“It’s finally out… … ”

And at the same time.

Whoa-

From the man’s entire body, a magical energy called the proof of being a devil’s contract holder, Mine, poured out like a waterfall.