Important information – So I want to inform you all that it was already night when Bilnard appeared. Peter and the others were having a small party to celebrate their new house when Bilnard appeared.
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The room's temperature dropped drastically, and everyone's attention was instantly focused on Bilnard, waiting to see his reaction to Peter's revelation. Rias was completely sure that Bilnard would attack Peter without a second thought, but what happened next surprised her deeply.
After staring at Peter with a tense look, Bilnard suddenly smiled.
"Haha, are you trying to make me angry?" he said while clapping a few times. "I have to admit, you are an interesting human for sure. But would you still be the same if I…?"
With a wide, cruel smirk, he shifted his gaze toward May.
"Kill that woman who is carrying your child!"
The moment those words left Bilnard's mouth, a black fist appeared in front of his face in the very next second, smashing into him directly and sending him flying out of the house, completely shattering the wall.
Boom!
After crashing through several buildings, Bilnard finally landed on the road, lying on the completely destroyed street. There wasn't even the slightest ounce of pain on his face. On the contrary, there was a small smirk, a clear expression of enjoyment.
"Aah~ It's been so long since I've been hit by someone," he said while rubbing his nose in an exaggerated and almost funny manner, acting as if he were hurt. "But you made me feel an emotion I haven't felt in a very long time."
He looked up with amusement, his eyes locking onto the man hovering in the sky.
Peter's body was completely black, with two massive wings on his back that flapped nonstop, allowing him to hover in place. A white spider logo was clearly visible on both his chest and his back.
"You look… kinda cool, man," Bilnard teased, rotating his arms as if casually stretching before a warm-up.
The moment Bilnard spoke about harming May and their unborn child, Peter's dam of patience completely shattered. Now, all he wanted was to kill the bastard standing before his eyes. In his previous life, he never had a family he could protect, but now that he did in this life, he would do absolutely anything to protect it.
Anything meant anything.
After hearing Bilnard's words, Peter didn't reply.
'Boss, he is a strong enemy,' Venom informed him.
'I know,' Peter admitted, having already felt it firsthand when he punched Bilnard earlier.
If Bilnard had wanted to, he could have easily dodged Peter's punch. Instead, he chose to take it, almost as if he were inviting Peter to show him just how strong he was.
'That's why we're going all out,' Peter said as his claws extended—this time not red, but completely covered in black. He shot toward Bilnard at terrifying speed, aiming directly to kill him.
Thud!
Creak!
A loud sound echoed as the surrounding ground cracked violently. Numerous fissures spread across the road, destroying the area completely and forming a massive crater. In the middle of it, Bilnard stood without a single injury, casually stopping Peter's claws right in front of his face with his right palm.
'Fuck! Boss, he's much stronger than we thought!' Venom warned with a worried voice.
The speed and force of Peter's attack had devastated the surroundings, yet it hadn't moved Bilnard even a single inch. And throughout it all, there was still an amused expression on his face.
Hearing Venom, Peter didn't respond. Instead, while still midair, he twisted his body with incredible speed and aimed a powerful kick at Bilnard's lower chest. Bilnard clearly saw the attack coming, yet he did nothing, allowing the kick to connect directly.
With the force of the kick, Bilnard was launched backward once again. This time, however, he burst out laughing like a madman.
"Hahahaha! Yes! Come and attack me with everything you've got, Peter!" he shouted as he performed a backflip in midair, reducing the impact before landing atop a one-story building.
"Huh… Oh, you made me bleed~" Bilnard said while looking at his right palm, where a small cut had formed. It wasn't deep, but it was still a wound. The next second, it healed instantly, yet the smile on his face only grew wider. "I was right about you! You are different!"
At that very moment, like a black flash, Peter appeared in front of him again, ready to slash with his claws once more. This time, however, Bilnard had no intention of letting it happen.
"It's only fair that I attack you sometimes too, right?" Bilnard said as he dodged Peter's claws and threw a punch straight toward his head.
Seeing the punch coming, Peter reacted at blinding speed, crossing his arms in front of his face to form a shield. He took the attack head-on, knowing it was the only way to minimize the damage.
But the damage was far from minimal.
Bilnard's fist collided with Peter's guard, sending him flying through the air with a sound that shattered the sound barrier.
Boom!
Peter was launched high into the dark sky, illuminated only by the moon. Both of his hands were completely broken. His healing ability activated immediately, but it was still far from fast enough. The power behind Bilnard's punch was something Peter had never felt before.
Yet it didn't make him afraid.
Instead, a smile spread across his face.
He felt thrilled. Excited.
Now, this was no longer a fight driven by anger.
Now, this was a fight because he wanted to test just how much stronger he had become.
He wanted to test his limits—and if he was right, Bilnard was having just as much fun.
Peter twisted his body in midair and shot straight downward.
"Bilnard! Let's fight to the fullest!!" he shouted loudly, his voice carrying a menacing excitement.
Seeing his reaction, Bilnard bent his legs, cracking the ground beneath his feet. "That's exactly what I want! Let's fight like true warriors!"
With that, he launched himself upward at terrifying speed, making the already massive crater even larger.
While all of this was happening, Rias watched from a distance. Beside her stood Bilnard's loyal servant, Bil, maintaining a respectful posture as he observed the battle.
"Fuck! Why the hell is Peter encouraging him to attack?! And why are they both laughing like madmen?!"