The Player's POV-Chapter 186: Peace [3]

Darkness erupted from Kael’s palm, and immediately swallowed all the stones that were flying towards him.

’This feels so nostalgic.’

Kael thought with a smile.

It had been so long since he last used [Authority of Gluttony].

So long that Kael thought he had accidentally forgotten about this Ability.

However, now was not the time to reminisce about the past.

He had to deal with the remaining three first.

Kael’s eyes flashed with determination.

"To be honest, I find this battle quite boring."

It was true that those five were strong, but he was even stronger.

"Or maybe you guys are too weak?"

Oh well, whatever.

"I will settle this battle in a single breath.

With that, without waiting for the three to react, Kael, like a gust of wind, ran towards them.

"You...!"

Number 3 was so angry that he didn’t know what to say.

So, he could only use actions to express his frustration.

This time, more stones were launched straight at Kael, like a storm.

To a normal person, this attack would be a sure-kill move.

But to Kael...

Whoosh!

All he did was observe, then swing his sword a few times.

Kael didn’t even bother using [Authority of Gluttony].

And surprisingly, his method actually worked as all the stones that could have harmed him were blocked by the blade.

The sunlight pierced through the clouds, shining on Kael’s footsteps and his path.

At this moment, Kael truly felt like a protagonist.

"No way!"

Number 3 gaped, refusing to believe what was happening.

He was confident in his own strength.

But, what was happening was like a slap in the face to his confidence.

It was as if Kael was saying that Number 3’s confidence was rubbish.

He was not willing to accept it.

But what could Number 3 do?

Nothing.

"I got you, you bastard."

Even though Kael was less than 5 meters away from No. 3, he still couldn’t come back to his senses.

He was like a statue.

And of course Kael wouldn’t let him go.

This was a battlefield, and once someone let their guard down, they would definitely die.

Whoosh!

He swung his sword.

In the next second, hot blood dyed his handsome face red.

But, Kael couldn’t rest now.

Immediately, he shot a bullet-shaped gaze at No. 4, who was trembling in fear.

That was obvious.

Because right now, Kael’s expression, eyes, and demeanor were no different from a demon’s.

Even scarier.

"Don’t come here!"

Number 4 screamed, then ran away.

He knew that he could barely win.

So, Number 4 just hoped that Kael, who was probably already tired, could not catch up with him.

But, that was impossible.

"What the hell are you running for?"

"...!"

He was startled, but still gritted his teeth and tried to speed up.

"Why are you suddenly speeding up?"

However, Kael’s voice sounded like the voice of a demon trying to drag Number 4 into hell.

"Don’t run so fast. Stay and fight me."

He felt scared.

"Do you know how tiring it is to chase you?"

And that made his steps even faster than before.

Letting out a sigh, Kael shook his head in frustration.

"Well, whatever. You’re going to die anyway."

Thud!

"Argh!"

The next moment, No. 4 stopped completely as he felt something sharp and cold pierce his heart.

Blood began to flow out.

And his body felt as if it was being burned by the flames of hell.

It was true that these people would be resurrected after the battle ended.

But the pain they felt was not fake at all.

Which meant that No. 4 was truly experiencing death now.

"You..."

His lips moved, as if he wanted to say something.

"The dead should not talk."

But before he could finish, Kael, without hesitation, gave No. 4 another stab to the neck.

Thud!

"Goodbye."

From the beginning to the end, he had always kept a smile on his face.

Kael had done many cruel things, but that smile was always there, never fading.

’I really am a demon.’

Boom!

As soon as that thought appeared, a huge explosion sounded from behind him.

It was as if something huge had just been thrown down from an unimaginable height.

"Mission accomplished, Mavis?"

Kael didn’t even bother to glance to understand what the hell had just happened.

"You can check his body if you want."

"No need. I trust in your strength."

"It’s my pleasure."

Having said that, the two of them turned to their final opponent.

Number 1.

Who had been standing still since the beginning, watching everything without being able to do anything.

It could be said that from the beginning, he had not participated in this battle even a little bit.

But Kael did not show any signs of hating him.

Because thanks to him, he was able to deal with the other four more easily.

Crack!

He cracked his knuckles, slowly walking towards No. 1.

"Do you want to commit suicide or should I kill you?"

It was strange for someone to have a calm smile when saying such a cruel sentence.

After all, it was Kael Draven.

"...Can I... choose to retreat?"

No. 1 timidly spoke.

He no longer had the same arrogant demeanor as before.

"Hmm..."

Kael thought for a moment.

Then, a bright smile appeared on his holy face.

"Of course not."

***

"And that’s how I took over the entire Azure Crown guild, Master."

Sitting in the familiar cafe, Kael happily recounted his journey during this waiting period.

"Is that so?"

Kaede replied blandly.

Her face didn’t have much of a reaction.

It was still the same familiar cafe.

The same cups of drinks as back then.

But now, the people sitting there were missing one.

They all felt a little empty in their hearts because of Alaric’s death.

But life had to go on.

Kaede continued:

"Congratulations on becoming the guildmaster of the Azure Crown guild. But it seems you lost our bet, huh?"

"It seems so."

Kael looked straight into the eyes of the guildmaster of the Shadow Viper guild.

His face had a lazy expression.

As if Kael didn’t feel too sad after hearing that.

"But to be honest, I no longer care about that bet."

"Oh."

Kaede raised an eyebrow.

At first, Kael only bet because the other party was someone with status in the Tower, and he was a nobody.

But now, everything had changed.

Becoming MVP 8 times in a row.

And now the guildmaster of the Azure Crown guild.

"Now, I can completely discuss that proposal normally with Seraphina and Adam."

"What about me?"

"You?"

Kael shrugged blandly.

"You will have to cooperate with the Azure Crown guild no matter what. Because you are Hans’ girlfriend, and Hans is my right-hand man."

That was why Kael had no intention of stopping Hans from starting a love relationship with the guildmaster of the Shadow Viper guild.

Either way, both of them would benefit.

Hans would have a wonderful girlfriend.

Kael, on the other hand, could use that connection for his own purposes.

"Why are you so sure that I’ll agree to the cooperation?"

Kaede smirked.

She was very interested in knowing the truth.

"It’s simple."

Kael shrugged, once again.

"First, you two are now lovers."

Second.

"We’ve been together for a while, understood each other, and have definitely become closer."

They had become very close.

They could even consider them friends.

"And isn’t it natural for friends to help each other?"

"...It feels terrible to be controlled by my own disciple."

"But that’s the truth, and you still have to accept it, Master."

"Perhaps."

The guildmaster of the Shadow Viper guild sighed.

"But don’t forget that you’re not that close to Seraphina and Adam yet."

"I know that."

Seraphina Veyra and Adam Lancaster.

Kael had their phone numbers, but their relationship wasn’t close enough to be called friends.

But, that wasn’t too big of a problem.

There was still a long time until the 50th floor tragedy.

Enough time for Kael to prepare everything he needed.

"So, my next target will be Adam Lancaster."

A glimmer of determination flashed in his eyes.

It was time to move on to the next plan.