Chapter 2.3

Part 3

*Gachiri* Making the sound of metal armor, the DwarfBultame stepped forward.

Just what the hell are you spouting? Well, youll fall prey to this Breaker Axe anyway.

He proudly held up the axe that shined in grey.

As might be expected of the Dwarf race that boasted proficiency in weapons making, it looked like it was top quality.

Diablo had no recollection of it. In other words, it was a weapon that was not implemented in the MMORPG Cross Reverie.

Sylvie shrugged her shoulders.

Are you a bandit? Were busy right now so Ill overlook you. But, for you to target usWouldnt it be better if you did your information gathering a bit more seriously? Hes panicking right now, but this Diablo-san is

Hes the Magician that defeated the Great Demon King Modinalaam, right? And then, you are Faltras Adventurers Guildmaster.

Sylvie narrowed her eyes at Bultames words.

HeehSo you knowingly challenged us?

Of course I did! If I defeat the hero, then I will be feared, and the other races would break down and surrender to me.

What a foolish thing to do

Sylvie said that sounding as if she were groaning.

Diablos head cooled down.

So on top of knowing who they were, he made proper preparations and challenged him. In other words, he was a challenger.

Although he was an enemy, he was a person of the Races.

So that he wouldnt kill him, Diablo chose equipment that made it so that he could go easy on him.

He took the Trial-Made Great War Scythe out from his pouch.

To think that there would be a fool that would challenge the true Demon King DiabloVery well, I shall be your opponent. Amuse me with how you look as you fall!

His mentality was shaken, but he recovered with his usual Demon King roleplay.

Receiving a challenge made his heart dance.

In particular, the uplift of a one-on-one match wasnt done

out of reason.

This tension of a personal battle was what Diablo liked.

Bultame came rushing in.

Learn of my axe!!

Fast!

Was it Sword Smite III!?

He received the opponents axe slash with his scythe.

Bultame sneered.

You fell for it!

What!?

The moment they touched, the Breaker Axe emitted a brilliance.

The Trial-Made Great War Scythe that Diablo held in his hands broke down.

Is thisWeapon Destruction!?

It was only natural that the enemys weapon wasnt implemented in the MMORPG Cross Reverie.

In the game, time would be taken to strengthen ones own weapon. An effect that would destroy those weapons, there was no way Players would accept that.

Moreover, surprisingly, things didnt just end with the weapon destruction.

From Bultames back, there was one more Dwarf that had the completely same appearance!

A duo!?

That one held a grey spear and came sharply thrusting at him.

There was no weapon meant for fighting in Diablos hands. He had no choice but to dodge.

He just barely twisted his body out of the way.

It scraped his shoulder, but he avoided a fatal wound.

Even further behind, there was a third one!

Jumping up, they came attacking with a two-handed sword.

Give me, the heros life!

Dont get carried away, you small fry! Flare Burst!!

An explosion done through magic sprung forth.

Within those flames, the two-handed sword Dwarf laughed.

The magic had no effect!?

Diablo unconsciously did a back step. If he didnt, his body might have split in two.

There was a large cut on his chest.

Blood spilled on the floor.

Guh!?

The three Dwarves quickly gathered, and once again stood in a way that looked like they were one person.

The trick was simpleIt seemed that two companions stood behind the large built Bultame.

Going *Gufufu*, the opponent laughed.

Even the hero that annihilated the Great Demon King Modinalaam is just a Chemical Elemental Magician after all. Youre not worth

worth fearing! We have this full-body armor Ward Erase!

So it was armor that specializes in anti-magic.

Even how the Dwarves, who should be falling behind in agility, showed surprising speed should be the effect of some kind of equipment.

Having the dexterity to make excellent arms was a trait of the Dwarves.

Sylvie shouted.

Are you alright, Diablo-san!?

Tsk

So its weapon destroying weapons, and magic voiding armor.

His compatibility was really bad.

Enemies that came using their heads were bothersome.

Bultame sent his gaze towards Sylvie.

GufufuJust you wait. After we dispose of the man, well have a thorough taste of you.

Wha!?

Sylvie had a chill go down her spine.

Her expression became stern.

What do you mean by that? Could it be that you guyshave been doing that sort of thing up until now?

I said it, didnt I? Pulverizing happy couples, is what I desire! Men are killed, and women are turned into our amusement!

Three peoples worth of vulgar laughter was raised.

Diablo felt sombered up from the uplift of personal battle.

So theyre those kinds of guys.

Inside of his head, some kind of switch was pulled.

His fists trembled.

Even though he thought that it was a personal battle that he would have after such a long time

Making me feel disappointed like that.

If he were to liken it to something, it would be a box attached with puzzlesone where it would open if the riddle was solved and was correctly put in. He liked solving the riddles.

However, he would sometimes be disillusioned.

He would want to shatter the box with a hammer.

Right now, that is how he felt.

Once more, Bultame came rushing in.

This time, youll die for sure!

Diablo stood upright as if he had become apathetic.

Bultames axe struck into his flank.

It cut in very deeply.

Sylvie raised a scream.

Diablo-san!?

Well, thats pretty much it.

There was pain.

However, his thoughts had

thoughts had gone cold as if he were overlooking a game.

The current Diablo has surpassed level 100 even as a Warrior. Even if the opponent is a high level Warrior, it wont be instant death with just a single blow. If its a weapon enchanted with a special effect like Weapon Destruction, then the power itself shouldnt be all that high.

Bultame shouted.

Ill gouge out, your internal organs!

So slow.

Faster than his opponent could pull the axe, Diablo hit in a hand blade.

The Martial Art Finger Blade, through SP, changes a bare hand to have the power of a dagger.

Also, the enemys armor specialized in anti-magic. In other words, its defenses against physical attacks were meagre.

With his hand blade, Diablo pierced Bultames flank.

With this, the armors Void Magic is meaningless.

Matoi Izuna!!

Gogaaaaaaaaaaa!?

Bultame screamed.

It was Wind and Light Magic. With whirlwind cuts and lightning, it tears the opponent to pieces from the inside.

In game terms, its an attack that continually gives slip damage for a fixed time while paralyzing the opponent, and at the end, it gives great damage.

It had the power to defeat large-type Summoned Beasts and high-ranking Demonic Beings. Even if its a high level Warrior, they wouldnt get off safely from it.

Mysteriously enough, he didnt have the worry of it might kill him. Most likely, his human emotions were paralyzed.

Diablos thoughts were already turned towards the next one.

The second ones spear came at him.

When Diablo took out Bultames axe, the Breaker Axe, that was pierced in his own flank, he received the approaching spear with it.

The Dwarf opened his eyes wide.

Whaaaattttt!?

The opponents spear and the axe that received it both broke down.

If both of them had the Weapon Destruction effect, then both of them would be destroyed. That was only natural.

If they were both unarmed, the level would decide the outcome.

Faster than the second than the second Dwarf could push out his fist, Diablos fist punched the opponents face.

He had already confirmed with Bultame that magic would work if he directly touched them.

Absolute Zero!!

Since the earlier fired Matoi Izuna was in the middle of its cool down, he chanted after erasing the gap with Omit.

The Dwarf that had his face crushed, turned into a sculpture of ice and tumbled onto the floor.

Next, the third one.

The enemy that was waiting for the right time had raised his two-handed sword high overhead.

Alps Fall III

It would increase his offensive ability several times over.

Furthermore, the two-handed sword Dwarf shouted.

Certain Hit!!

If it was invoked at a distance where the attack could reach, evasion was not allowedit was that sort of Martial Art.

The two-handed sword slash fell down towards Diablos shoulder.

He received it.

His shoulder pad broke, and his clothes tore.

Diablos knees went *gaku* and gave out.

However, he didnt take any damage.

Martial Art Iron Wall

Surpassing level 100 as a Warrior meant that he surpassed the category of Races.

Even if it was an attack that could bisect boulders, he could endure it with just SP.

The Dwarf ground his teeth.

GuguIn that case, Ill give you one more!!

And Ill, do seven.

Diablo took the Tonnerre Empereur out from his pouch. He transformed it from a Magic Staff to a Magic Sword.

Against the Dwarfs second attack, he swung his Magic Sword.

In exchange for MP, it turned into seven consecutive attacks.

The third ones armor turned into very small pieces.

Gugagagagagaga!?

The opponent went down to his knees.

The fragments of the armor went *bara bara* as they fell to the floor.

Diablo raised his Magic Sword overhead.

KukukuWill you be able to defend against my magic, with your armor in that stateNow then, why dont we test it out.

Hii!?

Th, thats far enough!!

Sylvie raised her voice.