Conqueror of the Verse
By ColdLink Writer
CHAPTER LVIII
The First Clash of War
Arc 3 – The Demon War
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The distance between the forest and the capital had never felt so short.
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Kashihero moved without slowing.
Each step precise.
Each breath controlled.
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Lucas followed beside him, his demonic aura no longer hidden.
Dark energy trailed behind him like smoke.
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Arin struggled to match their pace.
But he did not fall behind.
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Because now—
There was no turning back.
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The Sound of War
Before they even reached the outskirts—
They heard it.
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Screams.
Explosions.
Metal clashing.
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The sound of a city breaking.
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Arin's chest tightened.
"…It's already started…"
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Lucas didn't look at him.
"…You expected them to wait?"
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The Battlefield Appears
The moment they reached the ridge overlooking the capital—
Everything became clear.
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The gates were broken.
Walls cracked.
Fires spreading through entire districts.
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And everywhere—
Demons.
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Hundreds.
No—
Thousands.
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Crawling through the streets.
Climbing over buildings.
Tearing through soldiers.
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The Holy Guards fought desperately.
But they were being pushed back.
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The Center of Chaos
At the heart of it all—
Above the capital—
Xarge remained.
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Not moving.
Not attacking.
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Just watching.
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Like a king observing his army.
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Arin's voice shook slightly.
"…He's not even fighting…"
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Lucas smiled faintly.
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"…He doesn't need to."
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The Pressure Returns
Even from this distance—
Xarge's aura crushed the air.
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Kashihero felt it clearly.
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Heavy.
Violent.
Endless.
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But he didn't stop.
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The Decision
Kashihero stepped forward.
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"…We split."
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Lucas raised an eyebrow.
"…Already?"
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"…Yes."
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Arin looked confused.
"…Why?"
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The Strategy
Kashihero spoke calmly.
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"If we go directly to him now…"
"…we lose."
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Lucas didn't argue.
Because he knew—
It was true.
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"…So we clear the field first."
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Kashihero nodded.
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"…Reduce the army."
"…Break the formation."
"…Force him to act."
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The Roles
Kashihero turned to Arin.
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"You stay with Lucas."
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Arin opened his mouth—
Then stopped.
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"…Understood."
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Lucas smirked.
"…I'll keep him alive."
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Kashihero didn't respond.
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Because he had already moved.
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Kashihero Enters the City
The moment his feet touched the ground—
The battlefield changed.
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A group of demons rushed toward him.
Fast.
Ferocious.
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Kashihero didn't slow.
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His katana moved once.
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Only once.
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And everything in front of him—
Split apart.
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Carnivorous Activates
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[Skill Activated: Carnivorous]
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The fallen bodies dissolved instantly.
Absorbed.
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Energy surged through Kashihero.
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His eyes darkened slightly.
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Not from emotion.
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From power.
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Lucas Unleashes Hell
On the opposite side—
Lucas stepped into the battlefield with a grin.
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"…Let's have some fun."
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Dark flames erupted around him.
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Demons charged.
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Lucas didn't move.
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The flames did.
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They swallowed everything.
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Leaving nothing behind.
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Arin Joins the War
Arin followed behind him.
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For the first time—
He didn't hesitate.
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Spirit energy formed around his hands.
Demonic energy flowed through his body.
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Balanced.
Controlled.
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A demon lunged at him—
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Arin stepped forward.
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And struck.
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The impact sent the creature flying.
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Soul Door Synchronization
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[Link Active]
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Kashihero's awareness extended through them.
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Lucas's movements.
Arin's reactions.
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All connected.
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All coordinated.
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The Battlefield Turns
The Holy Guards noticed it first.
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"…Reinforcements?!"
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"No… that's…"
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"…It's him!"
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Kashihero didn't acknowledge them.
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Because they didn't matter.
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Only the war did.
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The First Push
Within minutes—
The battlefield shifted.
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Demons began to fall faster.
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The pressure eased—
Slightly.
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But not enough.
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The King Watches
Above the city—
Xarge's gaze moved.
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Slowly.
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From the battlefield—
To Kashihero.
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The First Recognition
A faint ripple spread through the sky.
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And the voice returned.
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"…So you have come."
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Kashihero stopped.
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Not out of fear.
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But because the moment had arrived.
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The First Direct Clash Begins
The air around him distorted.
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The Veil Key pulsed.
The system activated.
The authority stirred.
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Everything aligned.
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Lucas felt it instantly.
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"…He's looking at you."
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Arin's breath stopped.
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"…Now…?"
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Kashihero's voice remained calm.
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"…Soon."
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The Final Line
Above the burning capital—
Demon King Xarge slowly raised his hand.
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And this time—
It wasn't his army that moved.
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It was the sky itself.
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End of Chapter LVIII
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