[You have obtained the new title
Raon chuckled as he saw the message pressing down on Wrath's head.
'Both my epithet and title are Sword Emperor? Is this fate?'
-Fate, my ass!
Wrath burst out angrily, breaking through the messages.
-It's clearly that unimaginative system copying!
'That's not possible.'
Raon calmly shook his head.
'This title must have been created before the epithet Sword Emperor was used.'
-What do you mean...?'
Wrath's eyes widened as if he just realized something.
'That's right. These reward messages appeared right after Greed left. Before the rumors of defeating the Black Tower Master spread.'
These reward messages came out right after the war ended, but he hadn't checked or accepted them, thinking Rensia had died. Seeing that the Sword Emperor title was generated before the epithet was used, he could only think of it as fate.
-Putting aside the title...
Wrath gritted his teeth, looking at the messages filling the space above the title.
-This is too much no matter how I look at it! It's not a marketplace!
He shook his head, unable to accept it.
'What are you going to do if you can't accept it? The master is giving it to you.'
-I am that master, you thief!
Wrath waved his round hand, claiming he was the owner of the powers within the messages.
'Come to think of it, that's true.'
Raon nodded with a smirk.
'But what can we do? It's already come to me. I have no choice but to accept it.'
-Urgh...
Pressing down on Wrath's reddening head, Raon examined the messages again.
[You have achieved a feat that will go down in history.]
[You have defeated the master of the Black Tower.]
[You have received recognition from the Lord of
[All ability scores increase by 100 points.]
Raon's hand trembled slightly as he looked at the topmost message.
'A feat that will go down in history.'
The system often described his achievements with various words, but this was the first time it was written that it would go down in history. His fingertips trembled with pride. (E/N: Press X to doubt)
'Well, it's only natural.'
Even though he fought alongside Chamber, he had killed one of the continent's absolute ruler, the Black Tower Master, in his own domain, and immediately after that, drove away Greed, the Lord of
-A, a hundred points? No matter how historic the feat, 100 points at once is absurd!
Wrath's jaw trembled.
-They say efficiency decreases as ability scores get higher, but 100 points at once will have too much impact!
He shook his head, saying that even he would have to get used to his body's sensations again if it increased by 100 points.
'Hmm...'
Raon pressed the message with his finger to accept the power contained within.
'You're right about that.'
The moment he confirmed the message and received the 100-point reward, he felt as if every muscle and bone in his body was being torn apart and revived.
However, it wasn't pain, but the exhilaration of becoming stronger. For the first time in a long while, his body was evolving to a higher level.
-Damn it...
Wrath bit his lip as he watched Raon's body tremble.
-The King of Thieves is boiling my spine to make bone soup!
He punched the air, saying he only had a few bones left now.
'Since I've sucked your marrow dry, should I ask them to make beef bone soup when we get home?'
Raon patted Wrath's head with his hand that was still trembling.
-R, really?
Wrath licked his lips, his eyes rolling as if the beef bone soup appealed to him. Even in this situation, his appetite was aroused, truly living up to his dedication to food.
'If you want.'
Raon smiled faintly and checked the next message.
[A new trait
Just by looking at the name of the trait, he could guess its approximate ability.
'Unlike
He still couldn't freely utilize the Authorities of the demon kings except for Wrath's
Since Zircon had disappeared leaving only a trace, he thought it would be difficult to properly handle the demon kings' authority again. But with
'This will be a great power.'
Judging from the traits he had so far, he wouldn't be able to use such great Authorities as he did when fighting the Black Tower Master from the start. However, if he used the trait frequently and raised its rank, it was clear that he would eventually be able to use the demon kings' powers as they were.
-Damn suckers...
Wrath puffed his cheeks, seemingly full of irritation.
-I'm enough of a pushover! Why you guys too!
He beat his own chest as if he had finally realized he was a pushover.
'This demon is too perceptive.'
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The next messages were about the rank increase of traits involved in this war.
With 11 traits increasing in rank at once, the messages were completely blocking his view.
-Ugh...
Wrath's lips trembled, seemingly at a loss for words.
'Now, lastly.'
Raon checked the ability of the title
"Hah!"
A laugh escaped without him realizing. Sword Emperor wasn't just a simple title. As befitting the name of the emperor of swords, it had the effect of quickly learning all swordsmanship and strengthening the power of the learned swordsmanship.
-Argh!
Wrath screamed, messing up his own hair.
-How much more do you need to give away to be satisfied! How much of my power was used to make this!
He had a fit, demanding to see the receipt. However, his round body made it look like he was performing a cute dance.
'This title...'
Raon clenched his fist, ignoring Wrath.
'It seems to mean I shouldn't be satisfied here, but go higher.'
The reason he was able to defeat the Black Tower Master was that he was a magician, not a martial artist. If his opponent had been the Leader of the White Blood Religion, Derus, or the Leader of the Holy Sword Alliance, he would never have won. The Sword Emperor title was a whip stimulating him to go to a higher place.
It was clearly a staircase to climb higher, not completion.
'...'
Raon slowly closed his eyes and recalled the battles with the Black Tower Master and Greed. In those fights that were so arduous and dangerous that he didn't want to think about them, he found ways to improve himself one by one.
-Tsk.
Wrath clicked his tongue and turned his head.
-After boasting about your rewards, now you're meditating?
He was furious to the point of bursting, having only been shown the rewards and then left out of this private moment.
'You devilish guy.'
Although he said it wasn't a big deal, Raon had defeated a Transcendent who stood far above him, and drove away Greed with a body that could have collapsed at any moment. Even now, he was amazed at that boldness, audacity, and unbreakable spirit.
-Did you say you want to become stronger?
Wrath lowered his eyebrows, looking down at Raon.
-You will certainly become stronger. To the point where even I don't know your limits. However...
He gritted his molars, making both an assertion and a declaration.
-Now is not the time to sleep! I'm starving to death!
Wrath shouted that they should at least eat some peanuts before Gluttony took everything, but Raon didn't open his eyes and sank deeper into the world of mental imagery.
* * *
Thud! Raon dropped a pile of gold coins in front of Gluttony.
"Is this... money?"
Gluttony blinked, asking if this was all money.
"Seeing that you spent money here, you must have really run out."
Gluttony had said she came to him because she ran out of money, but that was a lie. However, he thought she must really be out of money now after pouring gold coins while enjoying the festival here.
"Yeah..."
As Gluttony flicked her hand, a mouth appeared from thin air and devoured all the gold coins. It was the subspace possessed by the Demon King of Gluttony.
"How's the food in the Human World?"
"It's all delicious..."
Gluttony nodded as if satisfied.
-How could it not be delicious after eating so much!
Wrath gritted his teeth, seemingly upset that Gluttony had taken all the food during the festival.
"Then I'm going to eat ice cream..."
Gluttony stood up, dusting off her bottom as if she was going to another area to eat ice cream.
"Thank you."
Raon smiled faintly and waved at Gluttony.
"Next time you come to me, I'll treat you to the most delicious meal in the world."
"Hmm..."
Gluttony opened her red eyes wide, seemingly surprised by his words.
"Okay. I'll come. Don't change your smell."
She pressed her nose against his skin as if telling him not to wash, then left for another village.
'Was she surprised by the thank you? Or was she surprised that there's more delicious food?'
-It's obvious for that glutton. It's about the food.
Wrath shook his head, snorting.
-But what's the most delicious meal in the world?
'Our home-cooked meal.'
-Ah...
Wrath rolled his eyes left and right, then nodded slightly.
-I, I can't argue with that.
He licked his lips as if agreeing.
-But what if that glutton doesn't leave the annex building because the food is delicious?
'Wouldn't that be even better?'
Gluttony was the gentlest demon he had seen. She would naturally protect the people in the annex building who give her delicious food, so it was actually a good thing.
"Lust."
Raon gestured towards the faintly shimmering pink air. Whoosh! The pink airflow intensified, and Lust's sensual face appeared from within.
"Thank you for everything. For stopping Greed and protecting me."
"You knew?"
Lust's cheeks turned pink, seemingly pleased that he acknowledged her protection.
"Of course."
Raon nodded with a cool gaze, pretending to be Wrath.
-Ugh...
The real Wrath's jaw trembled as if just facing Lust was difficult.
"Are you coming with us?"
"Yes! Of course!"
Lust mimicked his tone, insisting she would follow no matter what.
-Just send her to the Devildom! No, send her anywhere far away!
Wrath waved his hand, pleading to throw her to another region.
"Then follow me well."
Raon gestured to Lust, ignoring Wrath's words.
"Alright!"
Lust said she'd see him later and disappeared back into the pink airflow.
-You bastard!
Wrath screamed, asking how a human could do this, but in his opinion, there was nothing to worry about. After sending off the two demon kings, Raon left the lodging. The others had already prepared to leave and were exchanging farewells.
"Lord Raon!"
Hoppen, the Holy King of Suphren, approached and took his hand.
"Please take good care of Lady Olga."
He bowed his head as if trusting him.
"Don't worry. And a king shouldn't bow his head so casually."
Raon hurriedly raised Hoppen up.
"Aren't you also a king, Lord Raon? The Sword Emperor. It's only natural for me to bow."
Hoppen shook his chin, saying that even the name of the Holy King becomes small before the Sword Emperor.
"Your Majesty! Stop talking nonsense and let's go quickly!"
Saintess Olga pushed Hoppen away with a frown. Seeing her alone, it seemed she had decided to go to Zieghart together.
"You've made a good decision."
Raon patted Olga's shoulder with a faint smile.
"Um..."
"Lord Raon!"
As Olga stepped back, looking embarrassed, Rensia came running.
"Take care of yourself! I'll definitely come visit!"
Rensia bit her lip, saying she would come to Zieghart someday.
"You don't need to say that."
Chamber shook her head, holding Rensia's shoulder.
"We might see each other soon anyway."
"Soon?"
Raon blinked, looking at Chamber.
"Since the Black Tower has disappeared, a meeting might be held to determine the next plan."
Chamber waved her hand, saying that a Five Kings conference might be held to decide the way forward now that the balance of the Five Kings and Five Demons had been broken.
"You're right."
Raon nodded at Chamber. After being pushed back by the Five Demons for so long and finally achieving a big victory, it was time for the Five Kings to stretch and move forward.
"Then, see you again."
Chamber waved her hand lightly and returned to Balkar's magicians with Rensia.
"Are you done with the greetings?"
When Raon turned around at Glenn's voice, all of Zieghart's swordsmen had already finished lining up and were waiting.
"Yes."
Raon nodded after exchanging eye greetings with the others.
"Then let's go back."
Glenn turned his back coldly, as if his embrace in front of others had been a lie.
"Understood."
Raon nodded as he followed Glenn's back, which felt as chilly as a snow-capped mountain.
'That's a shame.'
He had hoped others would see Glenn's new side, but it seemed it was only for that moment. It looked like he had returned to being that lofty and cold Destructive King of the North. But that was a big misunderstanding on his part. As soon as they returned to Zieghart, Glenn didn't order rest but took everyone to the head of house's great training ground.
As if prepared in advance, all the swordsmen and residents currently in Zieghart were sitting and waiting. Glenn sat on the throne that rose above the platform and nodded to Raon and Karoon standing in the center of the great training ground.
"I haven't heard properly either, so tell us what you achieved in Montiro."
"Ah..."
Raon took a deep breath as he looked at Glenn's smile filled with expectation and the audience cheering.
'I thought he had returned to being his usual cold self, but that wasn't it...'
To brag so openly here! How much have you changed!
Chapter 942