## Chapter 791 – Kingdom Martial Arts Tournament

“Inhuman joy, dejaaaaaaa!!!”

I burst forth with pure, unadulterated joy.

I overwhelmingly won the tournament for young, up-and-coming talents under the age of 30. Forget everything else, I crushed a Swordmaster’s disciple with my own two hands!!!

Who dares deny that I am the strongest?!

Who dares doubt my strength?!

Love Demon Kim Ghatt is the strongest!!!!!!

ㅡBoing!!!

Each time my back hit the ground, I bounced up, spinning and performing windmills as I flew towards the cart. This insane movement felt as natural as breathing.

ㅡWhirr!

Reaching the cart, I checked the piled-up prizes and practically snatched it from the guards.

The cart was overflowing with items donated by various businessmen sponsoring the martial arts tournament.

There were luxurious pieces of equipment and jewelry, as well as top-quality perfumes and cosmetics that money couldn’t buy, and even elixirs.

It was clear that everything was worth several gold coins.

I should probably stash the equipment at home and give it to my women.

“Kieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek!!!”

Anyway, the fan service is over, and the entertainer’s time is up.

Demon Kim Ghatt is now making his exit.

When the stage lights go out, the actor must return to his daily life.

As I returned to that everyday life, true joy filled my heart.

The tournament was over, the awards ceremony and prize-giving were done. It was all over. Like a gladiator leaving the arena, it was time to return to being an ordinary person.

Now, all I had to worry about was going home.

Let’s express my gratitude to the audience who laughed and screamed while enjoying the inhuman entertainment of Demon Michael Jackson.

“See you again someday.”

The faces of all my wives flashed through my mind.

The incredibly beautiful Cloudy Mama. Yes, I grew stronger by receiving Cloudy’s overflowing love without any conditions.

My infinitely benevolent goddess…!

Without her, my life would still be that of a pathetic, worthless bastard.

“Le-hu!”

Winia, Karin, Risha, Liztina, Hilde, Ari. There are so many. The Love Demon, who grew up receiving their love, was inevitably destined to be the strongest.

ㅡThe power of love.

Feeling that, I headed inside the arena.

Going inside, the staff offered to deliver the prizes, so I immediately gave them my address. It seemed that piling up the prizes on the cart was just for show. It certainly had a great visual effect, showing that honor and prizes were bestowed upon the winner.

“Hoo-hahahahahaha!!!”

After entrusting the trophy to the staff, I returned home with a joyful laugh, fueled by the overflowing power of love.

* * *

“Ghatt!!”

ㅡHop hop!

When I got back, Cloudy jumped and ran towards me like a rabbit. She was so fast that her purple hair fluttered for a moment.

Her face was adorned with a smile that seemed so happy.

“Hehehe, ah. I’m back. That tournament was a piece of cake.”
“Ghatt! You’re the coolest in the world!!”

Cloudy, who had run up to me, hugged me with her whole body, clinging tightly to me. Her arms and legs wrapped around me.

How could she be so cute?

ㅡFlap flap!

Naturally, I hugged her waist and stroked her ears, which were flapping as if she were about to fly away, and said,

“Right? I’m the coolest in the world, aren’t I? Of course. I’m the strongest man in history. I win everything, I kill everything! I am the strongest!!! This Kim Ghatt has won the martial arts tournament!!!”

I roared once again, still holding Cloudy in my arms. Seeing Cloudy so happy, I couldn’t hold back anymore…!

Right now, I am the strongest!

“Hehehe, that’s right. Ghatt. Mama knew that Ghatt would win for sure. Ghatt is always the strongest. You overcome everything, no matter what.”

Cloudy’s absolute faith made me strong!

“Yes! Because I’m that kind of man!!! So, my women! Live your lives trusting only in me!!!”
“Kyaa!”

ㅡKiss, kiss, kiss.

Cloudy, who had cheered, started showering my face with kisses. I always feel like I’m going to die from facial hemorrhaging.

“Tell me specifically, Cloudy! Where exactly was I cool…!!”

I said to her with determination.

Because I wanted to hear more praise!

“Hmm, I guess it was the part where you overwhelmingly toyed with him before getting serious and finishing him off in one go? That was so cool!”

Was that the coolest part?

No, but I wasn’t toying with him.

I was just trying to assess the skills of a guy called a genius.

Still, I was satisfied with how I finished him off with a single Heavenly Demon Shattering Palm in the end. He had instantly closed the distance with inhuman speed, unleashing ten deadly strikes filled with murderous intent.

And I parried them with a single fist.

It was only natural for a Heavenly Demon.

But there were other things I wanted to hear.

“And the dance! How was my dance! Cloudy, answer me!!!”
“Uh, uhm? The dance…?”
“The dance!!!!!! How was my dance!!!!!”

This is the most important thing!!!!

“I-it was cool! Ghatt is cool no matter what he does! You’re the best! There’s no part of Ghatt that isn’t cool!”

Cloudy, who had hesitated for a moment, said that with a fuss, and then, as if trying to change the subject, she wrapped her arms around my neck and started whispering in my ear.

“Ghatt, is there anything you want? Mama can do anything for Ghatt if he wants. Hmm? I can’t help but feel so proud and love you so much.”

Since she said that, I’ll let her get away with vaguely glossing over the dance just now.

“Hehehe, ah. Of course, there are a lot of things I want. But let’s think about that later.”

ㅡClap clap clap clap clap.

I heard applause and put Cloudy down. Everyone was already back home, waiting for me.

Cloudy was the first to run up to me.

“Congrats, Ghastly. Honestly, I’m just amazed by your antics now, so I can’t really say anything, but finishing him off with one hit at the end was really cool.”
“Hehehe, it was so exciting that my heart was pounding. But in my honest opinion, I wish you would leave out that bizarre spinning dance. It would have been perfect if you had just left that out.”

Winia and Risha also approached me with very satisfied smiles. But I don’t know why they both think the dance is so weird.

“No, was my dance really that strange?”
“Ghastly. Do you honestly not think it’s strange?”
“Yeah.”
“You’re such an idiot, really. Ugh. I thought Ghastly was some kind of monster!”

A monster!

“Ah, geez. You guys loved it when I showed you how I could walk backwards! My dance is the best, Winia! Admit it!”
“T-that was just really amazing! Walking backwards is fine, but spinning around like crazy is weird!”

I can’t understand the standards…!

“But you were the best at fighting. Ghastly, you’re cool.”
“Hehehe, really? I guess so, right?”
“That’s right. You were very cool, so let’s refrain from the spinning dance from now on.”
“Damn it.”

Risha, who smiled kindly, stroked my hair and said that.

As expected, mages have a different sense than warriors.

“Ghatt-nim. This is what I think. That spinning dance was definitely shocking, but you saw Ghatt-nim win while they were shocked, right? That’s the key! All the people will remember Ghatt-nim’s name and appearance!!”
“Ooh! That’s it, Hilde! Yes! That’s what I was aiming for!”
“Right, right? And as Ghatt-nim’s reputation grows, Verde-nim’s name will also be elevated! Hooray!”

Hilde seemed to be happy that Verde-nim’s name was also elevated.

“Kuh…! Yes. That’s it. Our Hilde has learned Fusion Confucianism very well!”
“Of course!!”

I couldn’t be more satisfied!

“Father. I don’t know much about the other things, but I saw you fighting coolly.”
“Yes, Ariya…!”

Thanks to the elixirs Ari made, the efficiency of my training had increased.

In the end, I got stronger thanks to Ari.

“Thank you, Ariya. I wouldn’t have gotten this strong if Ari hadn’t milked me.”
“Oh, no, it’s not that effective. But if it helped… I’m very happy.”

This is life.

“I especially liked the way you shouted things, I guess.”

Liz noona said while I was stroking Ari’s head.

“I felt a kind of wildness… Ghatt, you have that kind of charm.”
“You’re weak, you little punk!!! You can’t surpass me with that level of skill!! Something like that?”
“Yes. Something like that. No, but it doesn’t feel the same here. It was really cool when you did it in the arena. I want to see it again.”
“If there’s a chance, anytime.”

If there’s another opportunity like this, I’d like to participate again, as Liz noona wants.

“I also liked that you mainly used your fists instead of a sword. I guess your skills have improved a lot? As a teacher, I’m satisfied.”

She gently touched my shoulder.

“I’m the teacher, though?”
“No, Karin? We’re co-teachers. You’re the sword. I’m the bare hands. That’s just a fact, isn’t it?”
“Damn it.”

She’s right.

“Haa, anyway, noona was really impressed watching the match. You did really well. My husband and disciple winning the kingdom martial arts tournament. Noona is so happy that I could cry.”

Karin hugged me with an almost moved expression and patted me on the back.

“Hehehe, but it’s a bit disappointing that I couldn’t show you my full skills. Weren’t you a little frustrated?”
“You finished everything in an instant without any room for frustration. If it wasn’t for that crazy dance, you could have defeated them all in ten seconds, right?”
“I guess so.”

I’m glad that Karin confirmed my skills to her satisfaction.

After hearing the congratulations, I took off my equipment, drank some water, and then we all went into the bathroom together. As soon as we got in, we took a quick shower to wash our bodies, and then walked into the large hot bath filled with hot water.

ㅡHaa…

This feeling of soaking my body is very comfortable.

“Ah, but. There’s something I was wondering about while watching the match.”
“Hmm?”

As we sat around in the large hot bath, soaking our bodies, Karin, who was sitting in front of me, started saying that.

“What did that Swordmaster bitch say? I think she said something during the awards ceremony. You were standing in front of her, talking for a long time.”
“Ah, I guess that’s right. She was next in line after the princess, right? I thought it would be over quickly, but they talked for a long time.”

Liz noona took Karin’s words.

Ah, well, no matter how great Karin’s skills are, she wouldn’t be able to hear that conversation from that far away.

What did she say.

“Why, noona. Are you curious about what she said?”

I asked Karin with a smile.

“I’m really curious, so stop messing around and tell me quickly.”
“Ah, ah. I’ll tell you.”

As I was about to open my mouth, all eyes were focused on me.

“Ghatt Mama is also curious.”
“Okay. I’ll tell you right away. What the Swordmaster said was…”

ㅡI take a moment to organize my thoughts.
It wasn’t a very significant conversation.

But.

“Wow. No. Now that I think about it, it’s ridiculous.”
“Hmm? What is?”

Thinking about it again, it’s just amazing and absurd.
That crazy bitch.

“I thought she was a real crazy bitch, you know?”
“What?”
“After the princess put the gold medal around my neck, do you know what she suddenly said when she came in front of me? Honestly, I was a little scared.”
“Agh! Ghastly, what is it! You keep dragging it out while I’m listening! I’m curious!”
“Hehehe, I’m about to tell you now.”

You’re so impatient.

“Anyway, that Swordmaster suddenly started telling me an old story in front of me? But it wasn’t just a normal old story, it was about how she received the king’s order in the past and fought a war with the Mirkesha nomads and killed a lot of them. She said it like it was a memory, and I thought she was a fucking crazy bitch.”

I still get goosebumps just thinking about it.

“She said she was glad she could kill true warriors.”

Is that something you usually say in front of the tournament winner?

“But the reason she told me that story was because she said she was so amazed that the descendant of the guys she killed was standing in front of her after winning the tournament, she was a complete serial killer.”