.-Fain's POV-
'How should I handle this without exposing all of my strength?' Hmm, they're already aware of Flashing Dash, which I used when sparring with Captain... 'Hmmm, maybe I should just use it and my martial arts...'
In reality, my thoughts lasted only a second, and I didn't want to give it another chance to launch magic, so I dashed forward and thrust my knee upwards into his face.
My powerful attack deformed its face. I didn't wait for it to respond; instead, I quickly followed my previous attack with an elbow strike and a roundhouse kick infused with my degu. It grunts in pain as a result of my constant attack... I didn't give it a chance to think or counterattack. I continued to pummel it with a barrage of quick and precise punches. "WUDA! WUDA! WUDA! WUDA! WUDA! WUDA! WUDA! WUDA! WUDA! WUDA! WUDA! WUDA! WUDA! WUDA!
While fighting, I imagined myself as Star Platinum with my own version...
The Demon lost consciousness as a result of the severe beating I gave it. After all, I didn't just randomly throw punches; due to the differences in the anatomy of demons and humans, I had to figure out where the vital points are... As a certified doctor and with my improved talent, I quickly deduce them during the fight by getting the information by feeling his body with my fist as a punching bag.
I was about to end his pitiful life with my sword, but my attack was blocked by a blue barrier created by magical power.
I looked at the source, and it was one of the Rank C. He looked at me with wariness because of my earlier display of strength, and says with a hoarse voice. "Human, I must say you are very strong among your kind, but the one you just defeated is the weakest among us; now you will pay for your arrogance!"
"Less talk, more fight!" I said with a mocking tone.
He glared at me with viciousness, and as his magic poured down on him, he unleashed a massive tornado in my direction. The tornado was moving quickly, destroying everything in its path, including the gold statue on the side.
"That's a powerful attack you have there, but I bet you used at least half of your magic power to activate that spell," I said with a smile.
I used my Flashing Dash to get as far as I could on it.
"How stupid... Casting a spell with a low hit rate," I mocked as I looked at him.
A sly grin was fixed on his face...
'Opppps,' was my only thought.
On the ground, vines quickly started to grow trying to restrict my movement...
My pupils constricted as a result of the suddenness of the situation. "Not a chance."
Using my trained reflexes, I stared at the vines that were approaching me.
"Do you need assistance, Fain?" asked a familiar voice.
"No, you take care of the one who launches the tornado, I can manage myself... after all, I didn't train for nothing," I replied.
"Then good luck." The voice said with a hint of relief.
'That demon will die...' I thought.
I then concentrated on the vines in front of me, trying to locate the demon who cast it.
"Come out, you can't hide forever!" I said trying to lure him.
However, no one responded...
The tornado was speeding towards me, and I was sweating while dodging vines from every direction and cutting some in the process. If it hadn't been for my quick reaction time, I would have been caught already.
The Demon who unleashed the tornado smiled triumphantly, but then... Suddenly, a light sword was thrust into his chest, pulverizing his heart. He stared at it in astonishment before his vision went blank.
Because of the death of its caster, the tornado dissipated.
When I looked in that direction, Kidd had a smug expression on his face and his hand had transformed into a light sword.
'Just as I suspected, his ability is related to light after all,' I thought to myself.
I smiled at him and gave him a thumbs-up, and the vines retracted, sensing that continuing would be futile.
I let out a helpless sigh. "That scum knows how to hide; it appears that I need to improve my detection abilities in order to avoid going through this kind of shit again."
I turned to face the last C Rank, who was firing thunder bullets at our captain, who was dodging them by blending into the shadows. He is unable to approach because the enemy is covered in thunder at a 180-degree angle, forming an absolute defense. To accomplish such a feat, this one seems competent and has incredible control over his magic.
I took a step towards Kidd. "It appears that the captain is having difficulty; do you think we should assist?"
"No, he can do it; even if we help, we won't be able to stop that all-around defense." It's only a matter of time before the demon is defeated due to the massive consumption of magical power, and Captain is well aware of this."
"Well, you've got a lot of experience in this kind of thing..." I exclaimed in awe.
He looked at me with a numb expression and says. "Hey, don't tease me... I know that someone like you would know it already.
I just shrugged and turned around to deal with the cannon fodders.
Kidd noticed my intention...
"Well, let me assist you so we can clean them faster," he said as he trailed behind me.
"No, I'll handle it... "I need it to improve my battle experience," I explained hurriedly to him.
He gave me a strange look at first but quickly shrugged it off. "All right, that sounds reasonable."
I nodded gratefully... as if I would let him decrease my precious exp, as I was already heartbroken over not killing the previous Rank C demon who launched the tornado.
I did the same thing when I first killed the unconscious demon...
"Ding... 415 exp gained for killing Rank C Demon..."
I licked my lips in delight.
'Finally, my long-lost experience has returned!
With a twinkle in my eyes, I looked at the dozen Rank D's, where the demons were occupied engaging the guards. Who can now fight because there is less pressure on them, but they are still at a disadvantage, resulting in the current stalemate...
"HAHAHAHA! A bunch of walking exp's here I come!" I exclaimed as I ran towards them.