Chapter 153: Chapter 153: War [14]
’You bastard...’
At this moment, Kael’s anger towards Amon was about to reach its peak.
The job of a guard required them to be mentally prepared to be killed at any moment.
Death was part of the guard’s job.
That was why he could easily kill those people.
But what about the civilians?
They were just ordinary people who just wanted to enjoy their ordinary days.
They didn’t live to be killed.
They lived... just to live.
Killing these people would leave a huge psychological burden on Kael.
’But...’
That didn’t mean he couldn’t kill them.
If necessary, Kael would still have to kill them.
But if not... then he didn’t want things to turn out like this.
Kael’s gaze moved to where Amon was standing—behind all those innocent people.
He really didn’t know what to think of that demon.
Sinister?
Cowardly?
Evil?
But, whatever it was, Kael had to kill Amon as soon as possible.
The demon was the culprit, so if he killed him, everything would go back to normal.
Maybe... these people would be freed?
That was just one of the possibilities.
But it was worth a try.
Feeling Kael’s gaze, Amon smiled meaningfully.
"Hey, why do you keep looking at me, human? Do you like me? If so, I can give you a chance to pursue me."
’Disgusting.’
He thought to himself, then charged straight at Amon.
"Oh my, that’s too bold, human. Are you that attracted to me?"
Kael completely ignored the demon’s provocations.
Amon was definitely forcing him to respond, forcing him to talk to him.
But unfortunately, that was impossible.
Kael gripped the hilt of his sword, then made a horizontal slash.
Whoosh!
Successfully sweeping away all the people in front of him.
Kael really didn’t want to kill these innocent people.
But he understood that if he didn’t, they would get in the way of him killing Amon.
’Don’t hate me.’
This was a strategy of sacrificing many people to save many more.
***
’Hmm...’
Amon silently watched Kael kill people one by one to get closer to him.
And just like the other times, his eyes were completely unwavering.
Kael felt no remorse for killing those innocent people.
And that made Amon like him even more.
’But...’
From the beginning until now, Kael had not said a single word to Amon.
’He knows my ability?’
What a smart human.
Amon always thought that humans were inferior, stupid creatures.
But it seemed that among them there were also some quite special people.
And Kael was one of those special people.
However, Amon could not accept this.
In order to make Kael one of his toys, Amon had to brainwash him.
And in order to do so, Kael had to respond to his words.
’In this situation... that’s impossible.’
Amon frowned.
He had never had such a hard time enslaving someone like this.
But then, suddenly, a scene entered Amon’s vision.
Kael had many opponents.
So, he couldn’t pay attention to each one.
It was inevitable that Kael would let his guard down in this situation.
And indeed, that was what happened.
While Kael was still concentrating on slashing the humans in front, from behind, a human appeared.
And then, without hesitation, he delivered a powerful blow to the back of Kael’s head.
Thwack!
Forcing him to scream in pain.
"Argh!"
But of course, Kael was still conscious as he immediately turned around and slashed the human’s throat.
"Interesting..."
Amon muttered, the corners of the demon’s lips slightly raised.
Of course, Amon didn’t think that Kael would lose consciousness after being attacked in the back of his neck like that.
Because if that scene really happened, Amon would completely lose interest in Kael.
What the demon cared about was something else.
’The scream... can also be considered a response, right?’
Thinking about this, Amon’s smile grew wider and wider.
"Change of plan."
***
’Why is he suddenly smiling like that?’
Kael frowned slightly when he saw Amon’s smile.
It wasn’t normal at all.
There was no reason for that demon to smile.
And that smile... wasn’t a normal smile either.
It was the smile of a victor.
The smile of someone who had something firmly in hand.
’It hurts...’
Suddenly, Kael’s running steps became slower.
After being attacked on the back of his neck like that, although he hadn’t lost consciousness, he still had to endure a pretty terrible pain.
’Just bear with it.’
That scenario wouldn’t happen twice, right?
Thwack!
"...!"
Just as that thought crossed Kael’s mind, another pain struck the back of his neck.
This time, the pain was even more horrifying than the last time.
History... had truly repeated itself.
"Does it hurt?"
Not far away, Amon spoke up, revealing a sinister smile.
But Kael didn’t pay any attention to this point.
Because at this moment, his mind was completely overwhelmed by the pain.
"Argh!"
Gritting his teeth, he immediately activated [Authority of Gluttony] to swallow the person behind him.
But, that wasn’t the end, as not long after, another human slammed a powerful blow into the back of Kael’s neck.
In the same place as the previous two blows.
His pupils immediately contracted.
"Does it hurt?"
Amon repeated.
And just like before, Kael completely ignored it.
"Argh!"
...
And just like that, that scenario repeated itself two more times.
’Something’s wrong.’
He unconsciously frowned.
If that history had only repeated itself once, then Kael could still call it a coincidence.
But, if that scenario had happened four times in a row, then it was no longer a coincidence.
It was intentional.
But then what was Amon’s purpose?
Why did that demon want him to scream?
’...Could it be...’
Suddenly, a horrible thought appeared in Kael’s mind.
Perhaps... he had already figured out what Amon’s purpose was.
But unfortunately... it was too late.
Thwack!
Once again, Kael was hit hard on the back of his head.
"Does it hurt?"
Once again, Amon asked, with a sinister smile.
"Argh!"
And once again, Kael screamed in pain, despite recognizing Amon’s plan.
History repeated itself for the fifth time.
And that was also the last time.
"Five times... five times... five times..."
Amon muttered.
"You have responded to me five times, human."
The corners of the demon’s lips trembled with satisfaction.
"Congratulations on becoming one of my slaves, human. You should be happy."
The next moment, Kael’s mind went completely blank.
"What a pity, human."
Amon sighed.
"You were only 1 meter away from me, but in the end you still had to lose to me."