The Reincarnated Assassin is a Genius Swordsman 784

 Chapter 784

 

Kugugugugu!

The silver frost enveloping Wrath turned into a fierce storm that swept through the undergound.

"Hmm?"

“What’s going on all of a sudden...?”

Glenn and Rector, sensing the sudden cold, stood in front of Edgar and Sylvia to protect them.

“Come this way!”

“Raon!”

Edgar reached out to Raon, and Sylvia, holding the still-unconscious Sia, gestured urgently for him to come. Worry filled their eyes.

“It’s okay.”

Raon shook his head calmly toward the four pairs of eyes filled with unease.

"It doesn't seem like a bad thing."

Assuring them not to worry, he looked at Wrath wrapped in frost.

He felt no malicious energy from the silver frost. It was a grand yet pure coldness, like the force of nature.

‘Wrath’s cold energy is amplifying.’

Wrath's energy, which had shrunken at some point, was gradually growing stronger. It seemed the frost was transferring power to him.

“What’s going on?” Glenn narrowed his eyes, as if demanding an explanation.

“It seems my friend has gained something,” Raon said with a slight smile as he looked up.

“Please wait a moment.”

He raised a finger to his lips, gesturing for silence, and surrounded Wrath with his energy barrier to prevent any disturbance.

‘But...’

Raon licked his lips as he observed the amplifying cold energy.

‘Why is he getting stronger?’

There was no intense wrath fueling Wrath, so he couldn’t understand why Wrath was growing.

It was especially perplexing since it resembled the growth of someone achieving enlightenment in martial arts.

‘This might take a while.’

Raon lowered his head and signaled to Glenn and Rector that they should go up first with Sia.

But the two men firmly shook their heads, indicating they would wait. Edgar and Sylvia, too, stood unmoved, guarding Sia near the bed.

‘Thank you.’

Understanding their intentions, Raon nodded again and sat down.

As he quietly protected Wrath, a little of the silver frost surrounding him fell upon Raon as well.

Vhoooom!

The moment the frost touched his skin, Glacier activated naturally, beginning to absorb the cold energy.

‘What is this...’

It was an even purer and more powerful energy than Wrath’s cold. Not only did it instantly replenish his unrecovered energy, but it also began to expand the scale of Glacier.

Whooooosh!

To protect himself from the suddenly intensifying cold, the Ring of Fire and the Ten Thousand Flames Cultivation resonated, generating intense heat.

Rumble!

Just like when Raon first learned Glacier, heat and cold in his energy center clashed violently, baring their teeth at one another.

'It might be a bit dangerous, but...'

Raon smacked his lips as he felt the raging flames and cold energy clash.

‘I need to make all this energy mine.’

Though his soul had healed, the wounds on his body remained. He decided to use the sudden influx of cold and heat to restore his depleted energy and heal his physical injuries.

Vhooooom!

He resonated the Ring of Fire to its peak. The now even thicker eight rings raised the level of his soul and suppressed the rampaging flames and cold. Slowly, the energies settled, circulating in different directions to maximize his body’s recovery.

The wounds that had torn open as if he had drunk troll's blood closed by themselves, and his energy center and mana circuits, which had expanded as his soul grew, began to fill with pure mana.

“Hoo...”

Raon opened his eyes with a satisfied smile. Thanks to Murka, his soul had grown, and now, thanks to Wrath, he had erased the wounds on his body and restored his aura. It was a series of fortunate encounters.

'Really, he's like a tree that keeps giving.'

Even while growing himself, Wrath was taking care of him. He was truly a never-endingly giving demon king.

As he nodded towards Wrath in gratitude, the storm of frost surrounding him subsided.

Huaaaaaaaaa!

The reduced frost storm was suddenly sucked into Wrath, releasing a brilliant light.

Huuwoook!

After the dazzling light subsided, what was floating in the air was...

‘A giant ball of cotton candy?’

Wrath, who now looked plump as if he had gained weight, was flapping his arms. He looked like a dog or a cat that hadn’t been shaved for a long time.

Woohehehehe!

Wrath looked up at the ceiling and let out a refreshing laugh.

At last! Enlightenment has come to me, the King of Essence!

He declared himself a great being, nodding his head confidently.

'Enlightenment? Did he really achieve enlightenment?'

Raon blinked as he looked at Wrath. He had wondered, but it seemed Wrath truly had achieved enlightenment.

Indeed! Can you not tell by looking at these mighty arms?

Wrath raised his now plump arms as if to show off his spirit body.

‘Uh...’

Raon licked his lips, watching Wrath, who now resembled a fluffy cat.

‘Hmm, your energy didn’t grow as much as that frost storm, but perhaps it's your presence? It seems your soul's level has risen.'

You’ve observed well! Through enlightenment, my soul has risen to a higher level. It’s a growth far more significant than mere strength. If he could have just ascended a bit higher, he might have even shed this spirit form. How unfortunate!

Wrath turned his head, explaining that for someone of his level, the growth of the soul was more challenging than gaining strength.

To think such a thing would happen after coming to the human world. Even the King of Essence, did not foresee this.

He smiled brightly, saying something unexpected had happened.

'Because of that, there's something I want to ask.'

Raon narrowed his eyes as he looked at Wrath, who was grinning.

‘Where on earth did you gain enlightenment? You’re the Monarch of Wrath.’

Though he joked around by calling him a doormat, Wrath was the king of devildom and the Monarch of Wrath.

There hadn’t even been a moment for him to feel wrath, so Raon couldn’t understand where he had gained enlightenment.

It wasn’t through wrath. Cough!

Wrath calmly shook his head.

Those humans. The sincere gratitude of your family led my soul to a higher place.

‘Just from words of gratitude?’

The relationship between demons and humans is based on transactions. Our relationship began that way too.

Wrath’s gaze swept over Glenn, Rector, Edgar, and Sylvia one by one.

Yet your family expressed gratitude to me, despite being unable to sense or see me. It was a new emotion for me, one that allowed my soul to grow.

Wrath lowered his eyes, admitting even he hadn’t expected such a change.

It’s similar to how the old man nadine bread changed after experiencing warm emotions, he supposes.

Wrath gave Glenn a long, thoughtful look, as if sensing a kinship.

‘Honestly, I can’t understand how a demon can grow by interacting with humans emotionally.’

That’s human prejudice. Demons aren’t purely evil. Cough!

Wrath lightly tapped his head, suggesting Raon think of the archangel Uriel.

‘That's true. In any case, it's a good thing.’

Raon lightly smiled and elbowed Wrath.

A good thing, you say?

Wrath tilted his head, didn’t understand.

‘That you got stronger.’

What?

‘You always complained that I was the only one getting stronger. It was bothering me a bit.’

Although he teased as a joke, the fact that Wrath weakened as he grew stronger weighed on his mind.

Knowing that Wrath had grown thanks to him and his family gave him a small sense of relief.

‘Congratulations.’

Heh heh! Even if you congratulate the King of Essence now, he’s not grateful at all! You've taken away much more... cough!

Wrath waved his hand with his face turning red and then coughed dryly.

‘Your soul has grown, but why are you still coughing?’

Raon tilted his head as he looked at Wrath.

Growing doesn't mean the scars on my soul are erased!

Wrath shook his head as if trying to clear his thoughts.

‘I recovered, though?’

Raon blinked as he pointed to himself. When he absorbed Murka's ashes, the wounds of his soul healed, and just a moment ago, even his physical wounds recovered thanks to Wrath.

Cough! That’s because you’re the strange one!

Wrath furrowed his brows, thinking that never in his life as a demon king did he expect to call a human strange.

Anyway, there’s not a single thing he likes about… huh?

Wrath, who had been glaring at Raon, suddenly lifted his head.

Wh-What is this? How did you grow stronger again?

Wrath also seemed to sense Raon’s growth, and his eyes bulged wide open.

‘Ah, just a little while ago…’

Raon explained what had happened while Wrath was gaining enlightenment.

You damn thief!

Wrath ground his teeth and charged at Raon.

Why did you steal a piece of the King of Essence! If he had gotten all of it back, he could have shattered even this spirit form and broken free!

‘I didn’t steal it, it just fell off of you and got absorbed by me.’

Then you should have thrown it back to the King of Essence instead of absorbing it!

‘Haa…’

Raon let out a sigh and shook his head. Even though his soul had grown, his mental age remained the same.

No, it seemed even worse.

Stop sighing and give it back!

Wrath grabbed Raon by the collar and shook him, demanding he spit out the cold energy. The truth was, it wasn’t the frost that Wrath was really upset about. It was clear he wanted something else.

“Ra-Raon, is something wrong?”

Sylvia looked at Raon with a worried expression as he sighed.

“No. Everything’s been resolved well…”

Raon smiled as he looked up at Wrath.

"Shall we go all out and have a feast today?"

The moment those words were spoken, Wrath released his grip on Raon’s collar.

The King of Essence agrees! Prepare a grand feast at once!

Wrath dusted off Raon’s clothes as he grinned.

First, pineapple pizza and mint chocolate ice cream are a must, and make sure to bring that new flavor that useless glutton rabbit ate….

“……”

Raon shook his head at Wrath, who seemed to have developed a rivalry with Gluttony.

* * *

At House Arianne estate, where both people and monsters had left.

There was someone walking the path of corpses, draped in a black robe.

The eagles and hyenas paid no attention to the robed figure, focused only on tearing apart the rotting corpses.

Step.

The figure in the black robe stood in the center of the battlefield and lifted their head.

From within the dark hood, blue eyes glinted solemnly, as if reflecting on the war that had taken place on this land.

“……”

The figure moved slowly, heading toward the place where Raon had defeated the Fallen.

“Haaa….”

The figure, who had stood frozen in place for a long time, let out a rough breath.

“I didn’t sense it wrong.”

The peculiar voice, neither male nor female, was filled with certainty.

“Indeed…”

The figure raised a pale hand and caressed the ground where Wrath’s cold energy had been, curling their lips into a smile.

“Wrath…”

* * *

The King of Essence is indeed an existence beyond demons. There is no one who can rival his noble soul... Hm?

Wrath, in the middle of his self-praise, suddenly shivered and darted his eyes back and forth.

‘What’s wrong?’

Raon tilted his head as he noticed Wrath, who had been chattering away, suddenly go quiet.

H-He dosn't feel good. Suddenly, it's like a chill has come... Cough.

Wrath furrowed his brow, saying he hadn’t felt such a creepy sensation in a long time.

‘Can even a demon king catch a cold?’

It’s not a sickness! It feels like some of the King of Essence’s weak spots have been exposed...

Wrath exhaled heavily, saying he had a bad feeling.

‘Then maybe I'll get a new reward?’

Raon smirked as he looked at Wrath. Every time he got uneasy, something beneficial always came his way, so it felt like something good would come again this time.

Sh-Shut up! There’s no way that’ll happen again!

Wrath turned his head sharply, as if swearing never to let anything be taken from him again.

‘That’s not something you can decide.’

Grrr...

Wrath bit his lip, unable to argue further.

‘Ah, since we're talking about it, should I check the reward?’

Raon chuckled as he was about to pull up the messages he hadn’t checked yet.

Knock knock.

With a knock, Sylvia opened the door and entered.

“Raon, it’s time to eat.”

She waved her hand, telling him to hurry for dinner.

Food! It’s food time... Cough!

Wrath, who had been frowning at the thought of Raon checking the message, suddenly jumped up like a frog.

Quick, follow mom! The King of Essence is hungry!

Wrath couldn't wait any longer and scratched Raon’s back like a young puppy or kitten.

‘All right, all right. Stop scratching.’

Raon pushed Wrath away and followed Sylvia outside.

“Hurry before it gets cold.”

Sylvia smiled and entered the dining room first.

Raon followed, smiling softly as he watched her.

‘I’m relieved.’

Just thinking that he might not have been able to see that smile made his heart sink. Only the determination to grow stronger filled his mind.

Just as Raon was about to take a deep breath and enter the dining room, he saw that all the maids had gathered in the lobby. It was unusual, as they always ate together.

“Helen, why are you all here?”

“Today, we thought it would be nice for the family to have a meal together and share some unfinished stories.”

Helen bowed her head, saying that she and the maids would wait.

“…Thank you.”

Raon gave a faint smile to Helen and the maids. The only thing he could say to express how he felt their consideration was a simple thank-you.

“Young master.”

Just as he was about to enter the dining room after meeting the eyes of the maids, Judiel stepped forward.

"...I think you should make your choice carefully."

Judiel bowed her head as if telling him to think carefully.

"Choice? What choice..."

Hey!

Raon blinked, and Wrath flapped like a freshly caught fish.

Hurry up and go in! The food is getting cold!

Wrath couldn’t hold back and was drooling on Raon’s head.

“You’ll understand once you go inside.”

Judiel bowed her head as if telling him to see for himself.

“Hmm, okay.”

Raon nodded to Judiel and entered the dining room.

Kyah!

Wrath exclaimed in delight as he saw the table filled with delicious dishes.

All of the King of Essence's favorite foods are here! There’s not a single thing missing!

Wrath rubbed both cheeks with his hands, grinning with satisfaction.

“Uh…”

But Raon wasn’t looking at the food. He was looking at the people seated at the table.

Sylvia and Edgar were sitting together in the center like the married couple they were, but Glenn and Rector were sitting on the left and right respectively, leaving the seats next to them empty.

“Raon, come here.”

"Raon, the seat next to me is empty."

Glenn and Rector pointed to the empty seats next to them, calling Raon’s name at the same time.

“……”

Raon looked at Glenn and Rector, who had begun glaring at each other, and closed his eyes tightly.

‘Ah…’

This is the choice?

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