ALL NOVEL Demonic Sword!
Curse energy is the nemesis of Mana.
From where these two energies originate and what are their sources, no one has ever come to conclude. It's just been flowing around the globe since this world came into existence.
It was a commonly known knowledge that those who possess mana couldn't get involved with cursed energy since these two are the same poles of two different magnets.
After the first expedition, Austin was alleged to be a user of Cursed Energy which the Pope denied as a baseless presumption.
At that time, Austin indeed didn't possess anything which runs on the cursed power but now, things were different.
"O-Onii-sama, this…"
Saya stuttered in slight nervousness as she saw the long curved blade Austin pulled from the inventory.
The blade was almost two meters tall including its handle. The blunt side of the blade was carved like waves with the blade having a width of half a meter.
But rather than its design or the blade's size, what choked Saya's breath was the energy being released by the weapon. The condensed cursed energy was more than enough to put a low-rank warrior into a slumber.
Austin sensed the discomfort and concern from his sister before he let go of her hand and walked to his front.
The hundreds of monsters were ferociously approaching the duo with no stopping them in their stampede. There were almost every type of creature which they fought on this floor.
Austin inhaled deeply while holding the demonic sword in his left hand. It was the special prize that he had earned not long ago, through the completion of a quest.
At first, he was shocked but Luna convinced him that there was nothing evil or good in the path of strength. Whatever makes Austin stronger is acceptable until it doesn't hurt him.
Those were a Sanitess' words.
Austin raised the sword, pulling it toward his right shoulder he gathered some mana in his feet to maintain balance before slashing the blade in the open air.
**WOOOOOONG**
Like an intense churchbell rang from extremely close proximity, the purple wave of raw cursed energy slashed through the air and widened as it advanced.
The Abyssal Wizard raised his brows in amazement upon witnessing the perfect balance of curse and mana portrayed by the blondie.
It wasn't just a rare sight, but rather an anomaly. A mysterious boy who has piqued his interest to this extent, in so many centuries.
'I bet she would love to meet him…'
A [SS] rank demonic sword, when swung by such ferocity using the primitive skill of [Extermination], one could imagine how it would affect the victims.
Within tens of seconds, almost five hundred shadow monsters were slashed in two pieces with corps falling at an alarming rate.
Austin might have the strength to wield Cursed-originated weapons but it didn't mean it doesn't affect him. After the catastrophic attack, Austin threw the bloodthirsty sword back into inventory.
Kyouki and Cordelia were equally shocked to witness such prowess that took out a whole horde in one go. It was not just the raw strength and capability of holding a cursed sword. Austin also displayed how much he cares about his teammate by not letting even one monster pass a certain range.
While still exorcising his friend to keep her safe, Kyouki spoke in a soft tone.
"And you asked why I wasn't placed in the role of leader."
Cordelia sensed the helplessness and admiration in Kyouki's voice toward Austin. She wanted to console him but doing so would only have made the matter worse.
Gliding her hand on top of his, Cordelia rather chose to be optimistic.
"But there's always someone stronger than the strongest. I bet Kyo-chan can be that person one day."
Kyouki smiled thinly upon hearing her encouraging words which usually Sicily and Lilia use to keep his spirit burning.
Amidst the silence, Kyouki suddenly frowned upon a realization as he spoke in a heavier tone.
"Hey, Lia. What you saw right now, please don't add this in your report."
Cordelia wasn't surprised to hear the request since she already had guessed long ago. But rather than being reluctant, she smiled in understanding and spoke something unexpected.
"I know how important Austin is for Gram and humankind. Reporting this to those old geezers would only push him away so I will be a little dishonest in my statements."
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Back in the center of the floor, the Wizard was smiling ear to ear as he approached Austin who still was cautious as ever with his sister standing beside him.
Saya had her hand on her katana's hilt as she awaited the opening she craves. But unfortunately, the Wizard despite looking carefree, had left no loop in his stance.
[Amusing you two. I had fun like this after who knows how fu*king long. Woof! I also had some goosebumps upon seeing that demon's tooth in your hand.]
The Wizard exaggeratedly spoke in a high pitch while exposing his pale hands to show how impressed he was.
Not receiving any reply from the duo, the Wizard soon becomes bored as he started explaining something out of nowhere.
[You know, what you guys fought was just the essence of their soul. If you two have gone against the real thing, I can't even imagine what chaos would have befallen my floor. Lucky me~]
Austin had a bad premonition about where this was going but until he doesn't clear this Wizard's annoying tests, Austin knew, he would end up gaining nothing.
There was no option rather than to wait and see what this robed bastard has in store.
After levitating around the brother-sister duo, the Abyssal Wizard landed in front of them before he summoned a big cube in his hand.
Looking at the pair with an egoistic glance, the Wizard spoke in a haughty tone.
[What you two fought were just broken toys of mine. I will recognize your worth only if you defeat this thing on your own, Austin Vincent Wright! ]
Saying so, the Wizard dropped the cube on the ground before a very familiar thing appeared in front.
Upon witnessing the appearance, Austin sighed as he muttered under his breath.
'All that hype for this thing…'
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