Proofreader: Arya

The Black Flag Cruiser.

This place was the most famous casino in the Super Dimensional Zones.

A total of 99 Lord-class Combatants jointly own this casino.

Lord-class Combatants were the designation for people who can, by their own strength, own a personal world in the Super Dimensional Zones.

Super Dimensional worlds were special each of these worlds were able to directly ignore spatial distance and connect to any other worlds.

And at the same time, from a certain point of view, each Super Dimensional world was a safe room.

As long as the Super Dimensional path was closed, no one would be able to enter a Super Dimensional world.

Furthermore, there were those with unique powers that could expel a person from a Super Dimensional world they possess. For example, Kittys spatial abilities.

The safety of a Super Dimensional world was the highest level of security.

If that wasnt the case, Barry whos been wounded for over 1000 years without getting any better wouldnt have lived this long.

Against the Apocalypse of the infinite worlds, planets were constantly being destroyed, people died in troves, but a Super Dimensional world could always guarantee the most basic requirement of personal safety for those in it.

You could even say, a Super Dimensional world was always an asset that surpassed any wealth and riches, a treasured land only for top-level Combatants.

And the Black Flag Cruiser was a special Super Dimensional world.

Anyone who entered this Super Dimensional world must obey the casinos rules.

No one can cheat, no one can run away without paying their debt, and definitely no one can use force to resist the casinos rules.

Because this casino was jointly owned by 99 Lord-class Combatants, always ready to go here from their respective worlds.

Barry took another sip from a bottle of cold liquor.

Check

He threw in his last chip.

You lose the man facing him also showed his card and declared.

Barry casually threw down his hand.

At this point, someone tapped his shoulder from behind.

Theyre here Kitty told him.

All of them?

Yep

Barry stood up and smashed the bottle on the table without restraint.

The sound of the shattered glass echoed across the entire casino.

The entire place went quiet.

Everyone looked at him.

Barry gestured, then started to head out of the casino.

Many of the gamblers there stood up from their seats one by one and followed after him.

While a lot of people didnt understand this at first, a few of them quickly noticed something.

Look! Thats the Sky Diving Dragon, Zhang Ruo Long!

Look over there! Thats Spite the Void Hunter

Oh my god! Do you see that beauty? Shes Yao Xing Meng the Star Destroyer

Wh-why did so many top-level Combatants gather here?

Today just whats going on?

Top-level Combatants, all of them were top-level Combatants!

The gamblers in the casino were shocked as they watched these legendary individuals leave the casino.

They all understood that something big mustve happened.

Almost a hundred Combatants followed Barry to the plaza outside the casino.

You know the place?

A few people caught up to him and asked in a low voice.

We do, Kitty noticed a mysterious spatial crack about 2 World Layers to the left of Aboul Barry confirmed.

Another cut in: Its been a long time since I got to work these old bones. What better chance to do that than killing all the demons?

Exactly!

Lets go then

The Combatants all agreed.

Kitty and Barry exchanged looks and nodded.

Kitty then activated a close-range spatial warp.

Although her warp technique cant pinpoint the exact location, this place was only 5 World Layers from Aboul, and the spatial crack was quite close, so the chance of deviation wasnt too great

A screen of light appeared, bringing everyone here with it.

They reappeared in the void of space.

Not too far from where they were was the spatial crack that connected to the Fallen Zones.

The Combatants all took out their weapons, wore their armor and flew towards the crack.

The demons were hiding there.

And they wanted to ambush and wipe them all out in one fell swoop.

This was going to be a decisive battle!

The Combatants all become tense.

In just a few dozen seconds, they had arrived at the crack.

But unlike what they thought, there wasnt a single demon where the crack was.

Instead, a human man was standing at the crack with a glass of wine in his hand, silently waiting for them.

Fucking hell, Bloodcloak! Its that fucker Bloodcloak!

Someone called out.

Everyones fighting spirit immediately fizzled out.

As soon as Barry heard that name, he became furious.

Jumping out ahead of everyone, he stood to face Lord Bloodcloak directly.

Did you go ahead and deal with everything again? he asked.

Lord Bloodcloak gracefully took a sip of wine and answered: I didnt

You didnt?

Barry was shocked.

The 100-ish Combatants behind him were also shocked stiff.

Lord Bloodcloak cleared his throat and spoke: Long ago, we used to be comrades, but because Ive always dealt with everything before you even know it, you guys slowly started to ignore me

After thinking for many years, I finally realized what I did was wrong

Ive completely changed

Barry turned around at everyone else.

They all shook their heads.

We dont believe you Barry crossed his arms.

I can swear upon my god, I really have seen the errors of my ways Lord Bloodcloak sincerely told them, I will never be self-righteous again, no longer leaving everyone behind and ignore your feelings because fighting should be done together, this way we can look out for each other. I also understand, a lot of you are just worried for me, afraid that I might run into danger when facing enemies alone

Barry silently stared at Lord Bloodcloak.

Do you really mean that? he couldnt help but ask.

Thats right, truthfully speaking, I shouldve considered you guys more Lord Bloodcloak replied.

Barrys fury subsided.

He silently nodded and loudly asked behind him: What does everyone think?

The group discussed it for a bit.

Finally, someone yelled: Bloodcloak, if youre no longer as arrogant as before, we dont mind being comrades with you again

The top-level Combatants all nodded.

Bloodcloak actually does treat his friend quite decently, his only flaw is that hes too arrogant.

But if he has really changed and knows how to put himself into others shoes, he would be a great friend.

Finally, Lord Bloodcloak mingled with the group, shaking hands and high-fiving with quite a few.

Some of them even patted his shoulder in a close manner.

The top-level Combatants had accepted him again.

This matter was done.

Next was

Bloodcloak, you got here first, did you see any demons? Barry asked.

I did see them, I even caught one of them alive

so you didnt kill it first? Barry found that unexpected.

If thats the truth, Lord Bloodcloak really did change from before.

Thats right, look, its right here

Lord Bloodcloak clapped his hand.

A card appeared in front of everyone.

It then scattered into a fine powder of light.

Instantly, a Flame Demon Hound about half the size of a person appeared in front of the Combatants.

The Flame Demon Hound had a natural born talent to sense the presence of living beings, and was capable of sniffing out items and traps hidden by spells from any hidden space

It was without a doubt the most excellent scout that the demons had.

Its appearance meant that the main demon army wasnt too far behind.

But the Flame Demon Hound itself wasnt too strong, its expertise is only to scout and gather intel.

Being stared down by so many top-level Combatants, the Flame Demon Hound prostrated directly to the ground, trembling in fear.

Nicely done, Bloodcloak managed to catch the demon armys scout, seems like were in for a big one Barry clenched his fist and spoke.

For the 900 million World Layers, we will fight without fear of death! someone loudly declared.

The crowd loudly responded, all ready to fight.

Their fighting spirit filled the entire space vortex.

About that wait a minute Lord Bloodcloak spoke.

What is it? Barry asked.

Is your leg healed?

Its fine now, dont worry Barry was caught off guard again.

Bloodcloak actually cared about someone elses well being?

Everyone else was also shocked.

But then Lord Bloodcloak told the crowd: For the sake of fairness, I suggest everyone should compete in an orderly manner first, just like we used to train at the Iron Fist Club

Why? Were already about to fight someone asked in confusion.

Because you need to decide who has the right to fight, only the final champion is qualified to kill this Flame Demon Hound Lord Bloodcloak spoke.

What does he mean?

Dont tell me Bloodcloak went mad?

Were about to fight a full-scale war, not a play fight, who has the time to quarrel over who gets to kill a Flame Demon Hound?

Everyone was really confused.

Kitty was the quickest to react, she briefly thought before asking: Do you mean we wont need to deal with the other demons?

Exactly

You mean, you already killed all the demons again? someone asked in surprise.

Everyone scowled.

All the demons? No, I didnt do that at all, however

However what?

However, since the demons didnt actually send out anyone that strong this time around, I got bored waiting for you guys, so I thought of a solution

Lord Bloodcloak pointed at the whimpering Flame Demon Hound.

After I dealt with the 1 billion small fries, I specifically left this Flame Demon Hound alive for you guys

Following his explanation, the Flame Demon Hound prostrated even more, whimpering while shaking nonstop.

All of a sudden, it turned itself, showing its belly to everyone.

Facing almost 100 top-level Combatants, it decided to give up.

Lord Bloodcloak gracefully brought his glass of wine to his mouth to take a sip and continued speaking: From now on, I will carefully consider everyones needs to fight, leaving a single demon alive

You can host a small tournament to decide who to kill this final Demon Hound

Although with you guys strength, you wont be able to deal with an army of a billion demons, but at least one of you will get to kill a Demon Hound, which is technically fighting by my side

With my solution, everyone wont feel dejected and annoyed from not being able to fight with the demons

Lord Bloodcloak had a smile that implied everyone should praise him for his idea as he continued.

Although everyone is laughably weak, Ive fully considered your needs and spent so much effort to even prepare this for everyone

How is it? Havent I completely changed from before?

Barry.

Kitty.

the top-level Combatants.

TN: To those that said Bloodcloak was wise a couple chapters ago kekw