Chapter 2524 – 2524. Savior Of The Academy

“Kill him!”

The moment Okwolseong’s words fell, the guys, including me, rushed forward. Their swords were enveloped in sword energy made from demonic power, mana.

I didn’t dodge.

Mana from the mana cube spread throughout my body, reinforcing the suit.

Clang!

Their attacks didn’t even leave a scratch on the suit.

“Borrowing demonic power to barely manifest sword energy, huh? What’s the point of just using sword energy when you don’t have any actual techniques? Your level is truly pathetic.”

Sword energy isn’t an all-purpose blade. It sharpens the edge of a blade, but it can’t cut through everything. It can cut through low-quality iron, but not well-forged steel.

Sword energy that can cut through steel? That requires a certain level of swordsmanship. And if you can manifest sword energy, it means your skill level is at a corresponding level. Except for cases like these guys who manifest sword energy through shortcuts.

“This is a prestigious family? It’s so boring I could die.”

“This guy…! Don’t act tough just because you’re wearing good armor! You’re nothing without that armor!”

If you search for Red Light on the internet, you’ll find some pretty interesting speculations.

The most common one is that Red Light is strong not because of his great skill, but because of the suit he’s wearing. In other words, it’s all about the gear. Since this world has items, many people believe this theory.

It’s not entirely wrong. With this suit alone, I can kill most of the average guys.

“The ones who are nothing are you guys. You’re trash who can’t even do this much after making a contract with a demon. You’re the dregs who couldn’t become heroes even after awakening and training. If I were a demon, I wouldn’t even make a contract with you talentless scum… You must have sucked the demon’s asshole raw.”

“You…!”

“You talk so much with that hole in your face!”

“Do you believe that armor will protect you forever?!”

The enraged guys swing their swords at me.

Clang, clang, clang!

They strike with what they think are impressive sword techniques. But to me, it just looks like a bunch of guys flailing around.

“Watching your swords makes my eyes rot, and it feels like my skills are deteriorating….”

The reason I’m taking their hits is because of one thing.

“The swordsmanship you’ve learned since birth was for today, right? But what a pity. It’s just making noise without any meaning. You guys have lived your lives in vain. Poor bastards. Heh.”

I mocked and denied their lives.

“Shut up!”

The guys go berserk and swing their swords. Some of them are even crying.

This is a world with heroes, monsters, and awakened beings. They must be more aware than anyone that they are weak.

“Have you realized your powerlessness? Now, die.”

I swung my fist covered in Heavenly Demon Energy. I didn’t even use a technique. I just swung, and they couldn’t dodge.

Thud!

If it hit their heads, their heads exploded, and if it hit their torsos, their torsos exploded. Now, the only one left is Okwolseong, who is still trying to act tough in front of me. If you look closely, you can see his eyes trembling. He was afraid of me.

“That power…! It’s demonic power! If you also made a contract with a demon, why are you trying to kill us?!”

“This isn’t demonic power, it’s demonic energy. They’re similar but different. You pathetic guys can’t even tell the difference.”

Okwolseong gritted his teeth and strongly gripped the sword in his hands with both hands.

“…Demon of the Sword…!”

Okwolseong’s mana surged. His body began to change. His skin turned black and tough, and thick fangs protruded from between his lips. A horn grew from the center of his forehead.

‘He’s absorbing mana in real time.’

Especially his sword, where mana gathered and surged. The massive black sword energy was compressed into a sword aura.

“I’ll slice you up along with that armor…!”

“With that crude sword aura? I’ll show you what a real sword aura is.”

I shook off the Heavenly Demon Energy covering my fist and took out the Hwaryeon Flying Dagger from my inventory. As expected, the Hwaryeon Flying Dagger. The feel of it in my hand is superb.

Whoosh.

Mana moved along the red blade of the Hwaryeon Flying Dagger. The mana immediately turned into sword aura. A blue sword aura that shone like the stars in the sky.

“This is a genuine sword aura. The exclusive domain of a Sword Master.”

Okwolseong’s expression crumpled. Is it because he’s turned into a real demon? He can’t hide his emotions and is very blatant.

“Why…! Why can a guy like you use sword aura! Not me, who has trained with the sword my whole life! Why!!”

“Why are you asking when you already know? It’s a difference in talent.”

Talent. A word that doesn’t suit me, but I used it to provoke him. The effect was outstanding.

“You bastard!!”

Okwolseong charged. I also charged towards him. The fact that we used sword aura was proof that our bodies had surpassed human levels.

In a split second, our swords crossed.

Sword aura against sword aura.

Normally, they wouldn’t be able to cut through each other and would bounce off. And other factors would determine the advantage.

But that’s only if they were equal.

Snap.

Okwolseong’s sword was cut. Immediately after, his head fell to the ground.

“No matter how fancy you make it, your sword doesn’t contain any will. That’s not a sword aura. It’s just sword energy imitating a sword aura.”

I split Okwolseong’s head in half to make sure he was dead.

I slightly shifted my gaze and checked the notification window I had been ignoring.

『You have hunted a demon. Partially restores health and mana.』
『Karma: Good +1.』
『You have hunted a demon. Partially restores health and mana.』
『Karma: Good +1.』
『You have hunted a demon. Partially restores health and mana.』
『Karma: Good +1.』
『You have hunted a demon. Partially restores health and mana.』
『Karma: Good +5.』

My good karma increased by 8. They weren’t anything special, but they gave a lot of good karma. Especially Okwolseong, who was a total pushover, gave 5.

‘Is it because they’re characters from the original story?’

I put the sword back into my inventory. When I’m Red Light, I decided to fight with my bare hands as much as possible. The reason I took out the Hwaryeon Flying Dagger just now was because Okwolseong was pathetic. And no one was watching.

Thunder Heaven Style Electromagnetic Wave.

The structure of the building came into view. I moved without hesitation.

The entrance to the underground where the demonic sword was located was in the dojo. In the dojo, a woman was sitting in a meditative posture. I knew it as soon as I saw her. It was Okinha. A sword was placed next to her.

“…Did you kill my father, uncles, and instructors?”

“Are you going to take revenge?”

“No. I want to thank you. I couldn’t stop them from crossing the line. And now that they’re dead, I feel relieved. I guess I’m an unfilial daughter.”

“There’s still a chance to become a filial daughter, though?”

“I’ll live as an unfilial daughter. You must have come to kill the Demon of the Sword. Be careful, you might get bewitched the moment you see it.”

“I will.”

I strode towards the front of the dojo. And I lifted my foot and stomped down.

Bang!

The entrance collapsed, revealing the stairs leading down to the basement.

“Red Light. What should I do now?”

“Why are you asking me that? Do what you want. You’re not a child.”

I left Okinha behind and went down to the basement.

I found the demonic sword right away.

It was bound by chains and covered in talismans. The shape of the sword was quite cool, all black. There was also a purple gem attached to it. Even at a glance, it was clear that it was a well-made masterpiece.

I let out a hollow laugh. Did they really believe they could control a demonic sword with something like this? Really?

‘They’re idiots.’

『Demon Hunter (SS) discerns the demon.』

『Velas. Demon Baron. Affiliated with the 5th Legion.』

『Velas’s power is Slash. Converts mana into slashes.』

‘Affiliated with the 5th Legion? The demon army that follows Mekin.’

The demon’s presence was felt from the demonic sword.

“Velas. I know you’re in there.”

“Oh. As expected of the Demon Hunter, our nemesis.”

A voice came from the sword.

Mana gathered in the air and turned into a black slash that flew towards me. I moved to the side and dodged the slash.

“The slash isn’t even transparent, I can see it clearly. The speed it’s flying at is so slow it makes me yawn. What a trash power.”

“Can you still say that after this?”

Dozens of slashes were created and rushed towards me.

Heavenly Demon Divine Art Mahura.

A translucent black barrier appeared and enveloped my body. Its strength was similar to the protective barrier I deployed, but if the slashes couldn’t break through it, they would be reflected back.

The slashes couldn’t break through the black barrier and were reflected in all directions. Slash marks were etched into the walls, ceiling, and floor. The chains attached to the demonic sword broke, and the talismans were torn. The demonic sword didn’t fall and floated in the air.

“Impressive. Is that all you’ve got?”

He wasn’t particularly surprised by the Heavenly Demon Divine Art. Well, a Demon Hunter is someone who kills demons and takes their powers, so it’s to be expected.

“I have a lot of questions for you. What is your leader, Mekin, up to?”

“Heh heh. You’re afraid of him. I can feel your fear.”

What nonsense is he spouting?

He felt my emotions? I’ve never turned off Absolute Mentality? My expression has been blank since earlier. Thanks to my acting trait, my poker face was perfect.

And the one who should be afraid isn’t me, it’s him. Mekin is a guy who sacrifices his subordinates without hesitation.

“Did you descend into this world… on Mekin’s orders?”

“Are you curious? Grab me. Then I’ll tell you.”

I took a step closer to the demonic sword.

“Heh heh. As expected, the Demon Hunter is just a weak human.”

Judging by the fact that he’s openly talking, it seems that apart from the demon’s power, there’s some kind of power that tempts humans.

“Come on! Grab me now!”

I grabbed the hilt of the demonic sword. As soon as I grabbed the sword, I felt it. The sword itself was a masterpiece.

Whoosh!

Mana poured out of the demonic sword. The mana became an invisible force that tried to penetrate my mind. A power that dominates the human mind.

『Demon Hunter (SS) resists the mana.』

As expected of a Demon Hunter. It has the best effect against demons.

‘Let it come.’

But mental attacks didn’t necessarily need the power of a Demon Hunter.

‘Absolute Mentality is starving.’

『Demon Hunter (SS) gives up resistance.』

Of course, the demon’s mind control couldn’t penetrate Absolute Mentality. I was fine.

“This bastard… he had a mental barrier prepared from the start. My power, which even corrupts saints… How did you build such a solid mental barrier?!”

“Tell me about Mekin.”

“What if I don’t? What can you do? I am the Demon of the Sword. This demonic sword is my source. Even if you break this demonic sword, I won’t die. There’s nothing you can do. At best, you can only seal me.”

“You’re talking nonsense.”

I took out the Hwaryeon Flying Dagger from my inventory.

The Hwaryeon Flying Dagger has several abilities. Basically, it’s very sturdy, so it doesn’t get scratched even when it collides with sword aura. And the hidden ability within the attribute enhancement, anti-magic.

A power that opposes demons.

Here, I generated lightning. Red lightning flowed along the blade. This wasn’t just any lightning.

Thunder Heaven Style Thunder Soul.

A technique I learned from the Thunder Sound Temple in the world of the Light Ascension. A power that purifies the impure. A technique that recreated the Thunder Sound Temple’s technique in the Thunder Heaven Style. It was a kind of anti-demon power.

『Demon Hunter (SS) desires the death of the demon.』

Even with the Demon Hunter trait.

“Let’s see how long you can last.”

I struck the blade of the demonic sword with the Hwaryeon Flying Dagger.

Clang!

“Kuaaaaaaak!”

A part of the sword’s blade shattered. The fragments bounced off the floor.

‘Just one hit? He was a pushover. If I hit him 2-3 more times, he’ll break.’

I raised the Hwaryeon Flying Dagger again.

“I understand! I’ll talk! Stop! Please stop! I’ll really die if you keep going!”

Like a true demon, he had no loyalty to Mekin.

“Tell me.”