Return of the Unrivaled Spear Knight

Side Story Chapter 162

Maetri got decapitated. He couldnt withstand a single strike.

See? A mere demon, Lilith said, as if it were only natural.

Joshua was the one who had done the deed, but even he had never imagined he would be able to use his true power this well. Evergrant kon Aswald was definitely a giving tree even after his death.

Thatll do. Joshua spun his spear several times and then stroked it with a contented smile.

Longin buzzed as if pleased to be in the hands of its true owner again, so Joshua continued to stroke the spear for a little longer.

Meanwhile, the battle between Aeremang, the ninth strongest demon, and Aden was still ongoing, but Aeremang was losing. The ninth strongest demon was not as impressive as his title suggested.

-Arrrgggh!

Aeremang hysterically threw his whips to the ground. They had been cut to ribbons by Aden.

-How dare you, human

Aden glanced in Joshuas direction. They seem to be done, so lets wrap things up now.

A vein bulged out of Aeremangs forehead.

-Dont underestimate me!

Black sparks of electricity flew off of Aeremangs empty hands, making the air around them rumble like thunder.

Aeremangs demonic power was astonishingly thick. Anything that the sparks touched were not scorched, they literally vanished from the world.

-Black Lightning Bolt Strike!

Good. Aden launched himself at the demon without a care for what technique Aeremang was using.

-Crazy human!

Aeremang smiled from ear to ear as he watched Aden voluntarily entering Aeremangs attack range. The countermeasure for his Black Lightning Bolt Strike was actually quite simpleall one had to do was maintain a distance such that one never entered Aeremangs attack range. Of course, Aeremangs opponents would never be able to kill him if they did that.

-Ill rip you to pieces, down to the last strand of your hair!

Two bolts of black lightning flew at Aden. They traveled so quickly that they were hard to see with the naked eye; it seemed almost assured that they were going to strike Aden dead-center. However, Aden elegantly turned and kept on sprinting while also avoiding the attack. He leaned closer to the ground and swung his sword as he ran, launching an aura strike at Aeremang.

Aeremang knew from experience that even a demon as powerful as he was couldnt underestimate Adens sword skills. The demon launched his Black Lightning Bolt Strikes.

Gulp.

-Huh?

Aeremang blinked and realized that the two black lightning bolts hed just thrown had vanished.

His confusion was put to rest when the demonic power from Adens sword began to take on a certain form.

-Gluttony!

Aeremang gritted his teeth. Adens demonic power resembled a voracious mouth, making it obvious that Aden was using the power of Gluttony, one of the Seven Evil Sins. Aeremang was well aware of what abilities Gluttony had because Gluttonys previous owner came from the lower part of the Demon Realm.

-Youre a mere human A mere human, so how!

Aeremang smiled hollowly. Gluttony was trying to devour his demonic power too.

It would be pathetic to claim that Aeremang couldnt use his full power because he was in the Human Realm, since his opponent wasnt even a demon like he was. It was a human, one of those who Aeremang used to treat like vermin. Yet he couldnt help but feel disappointed.

-I wouldnt be humiliated like this if I were in the Demon Realm.

Demons seem to be incapable of learning, Aden casually commented.

-What?

The Demon Spirit is supposed to be your god, but he was defeated by a human in the Human Realm and hes about to be erased from existence.

Aeremangs widened in ourage.

But you minions are weaker than him. You call yourselves the tenth strongest, ninth strongest What does it matter, even if youre the strongest demon? Youre all weaker than your god.

-You son of a bitch!

Lets end this. Aden smiled and leaped high into the sky.

-You absolute fool!

Aeremang was certain of his victory this time. There was nowhere to run or even stand in the sky.

-Your arrogance will be your downfall!

Arcs of lightning snapped between Aeremangs horns.

-Akritsa!

The lightning instantly merged into a ray of light that could be seen from miles away. Adens response was simple; he raised his sword upright.

-Disappear into dust, you vermin!

Aeremang heard a tiny thump, barely audible unless one was paying attention, but he didnt give it much heed. The cause of the sound, however, he could not afford to ignore.

-What?

Aeremang gasped as his death ray turned right around and headed straight back for him. Adens sword was enveloped in a layer of pink energy.

-Is that Lust?

Being killed by your own attack isnt such a bad end for a demon, Aden mused.

-Arrrrrrrghhhh!

The ray of light engulfed Aeremang like the judgment of the gods. He writhed and screamed, his twisted voice curdling the ears of everyone on the battlefield.

Aden nimbly dropped onto Aeremang and cut Aeremang precisely from head to toe as if he were mimicking what Joshua had done to Paetri.

How was it? Good? Aden slowly turned around, knowing that Aeremangs end was decided. These Evil Sin things are really convenient.

Since when did you become a has-been who relies on other abilities? Joshua asked.

A has-been? Hahaha! Lets just say Im realistic. Being able to evaluate your relative level of skill is essential; what else could be more stupid than starting a fight youre guaranteed to lose every time?

The two halves of Aeremangs body belatedly fell to the ground.

I really dont feel like Im going to lose with these outstanding powers. I can finally understand why demons so desperately covet them. Aden clenched and unclenched his fists experimentally.

Youve passed the point of no return.

I dont care what you say. Once I possess all seven of the Evil Sins, I feel like Ill become a god. Hahahaha!

Joshua watched Aden coldly. Well, if Aden was someone Joshua could talk things out with, Aden wouldnt have let the Demon Spirit have his body on that day. Despite his fame, Aden von Agnus was hideous on the inside, just like Emperor Marcus had been; their titles did not befit their nature.

From past to present, all those who let a power which wasnt theirs have met the same end, Joshua warned Aden.

I already told you that I dont care what you say. Im a father whos lost to his son twice now, so I dont have any pride left to lose.

Yeah, youre a grandfather whos going after his grandsons body. I can feel the last traces of affection for my father evaporating.

Shall I tell you a secret? Aden took a step forward, a tremendous amount of energy saturing the air around him. The remaining demons over therethey were called the Seven Demons, the most likely to acquire the Evil Sins and become Demon Kings, I believe

How is that supposed to be a secret?

Theyre hiding it, but at least two of them possess an Evil Sin.

Joshua flinched in surprise. There are demons here who have Evil Sins?

Yeah, the Evil Sins inside me told me that. When I take those Evil Sins too, Ill have five Evil Sins Hehehe. Will you be able to stop me then?

Joshuas sharp eyes peered at the demons, but a question still remained: if Adens Evil Sins were able to notice the Evil Sins on the demons side, there was a high chance that the demons had noticed the presence of Adens Evil Sins tooso why hadnt the demons tried to act on that information?

Maybe theyre trying to test your father, similar to how we try to estimate our opponents skill before we begin spar, Lilith said.

She had a point, but Joshua shook his head. Demons were the most prideful beings in all creation, so probing their opponents was a preposterous idea for them.

It looks like the two of them are trying to enter Arcadia. Can you leave them alone? Aden asked with a crooked smile.

Joshuas eyes widened.

No way!

Lilith felt Joshuas distress through their shared emotions.

Whats wrong?

Unfortunately for her, they didnt have time for conversation.

Since it seems I dont have much time, Ill finish this quickly.

Finish this quickly? Are you talking about your own son? Hah! Aden scoffed. Joshuas statement was ridiculous. Joshua, you must be forgetting something here. This is your sons body, and I have three Evil Sins. How are you going to end this quickly?

That also means that the key is the Evil Sins.

So you finally got it now?

Then every problem will be solved once I take the Evil Sins youre so proud of. Joshua nodded thoughtfully.

What? Aden stared blankly at Joshua as his sons words echoed in his head.

Thanks to you, it might take less time to melt the ice boulder.

What are you talking about?

Since youve given me a valuable piece of information, Ill do the same. With a grin, Joshua pointed his spear at Aden. Among the Seven Evil Sins, only Greed has a perfect ego of its own; in other words, it has the power to choose its owner.

What does that have to do with anything?

Greed hasnt changed.

Aden gave Joshua a confused look.

Greed never forgets the owner it chose. Since its very greedy, its very particular about the master it choosesmeaning small fry cant be its host.

Aden could feel piercing pain inside his body.

What? Aden looked at his body disbelievingly.

Joshuas mouth curled into a wide smile.

You cant use the power of Greed even if you want to, can you? That is what Im talking about.