The overwhelming white aura swirled around Kagami. This change was too sudden, and everyone gazed at him doubtfully.


    What is thatYou still have something?


    I remembered that I can use this Skill. Its a Skill I couldnt use when I was Level 900. If I use it, my HP will drop to 10 and I wont be able to move after using it. In exchange, it doubles my Status.


    Doubles!?


    They were shocked. Even if it only doubled Kagamis Status for an instant, he would have a powerparable to a Level 999 Hero.


    Although I really wanted to get stronger by fighting that thing more, this isnt the time for that, right? Ill get strong enough to defeat that thing sothis is the end. Letspare our strength, shall we?


    At that moment, Rex sneered. He had managed to figure out why Kagami had be stronger without needing anyone to tell him. Considering the fact that Kagami possessed a skill that allowed him to grow stronger by gaining experience, the items that he could have obtained from fighting strong enemies, and the reason Kagami fought barehanded, there was only one conclusion. Rex realized why Kagami had rushed up to the Mecea by himself.


    The goal this time is different. If thats the case, then you, Vigerno, Kagami! Use this!


    At that moment, Rex tossed his sword to Kagami, who stopped and caught it with one hand.


    Although its not the Legendary Sword, its still a fine sword (TN: wazamono) forged by a master craftsman. Go! Go, aplish our goal!


    As soon as Rex finished speaking, Kagami smiled and released a pressure strong enough to push everyone back. Then, Kagamis figure disappeared. Although they could trace his path with their eyes, they couldnt actually see him.


    He was moving so swiftly that, even though they couldnt see him, they could see the shockwaves left in his wake. The earth of Astro scattered into the sky, as if a series of explosions had urred.


    These invisible shockwaves approached Mecea and the enemy Monster troop. They attacked Kagami using long range Heat Beams, but none of them hit him.


    Skill: Limit Release


    This Skill didnt actually double a persons Status. Normally, humans could only exert up to 30% of their true strength. This Skill released a persons natural inhibitor and temporarily allowed them to ess 70% of their true strength. Even if this was a power that appeared normally, the astonishing Kagami only pulled out twice the amount of power. With this skill, the living beings of this world could draw out power which others would be incapable of stopping.


    Even with the Level 999s growth limit, this skill doesnt give a shit about the worlds ploy.


    Kagami evaded several Monster attacks, quickly arriving before Meceas feet. He gripped Rexs sword in his right hand while yelling that, and bent his waist, preparing to attack.


    Immediately after, he opened his eyes, clenched his teeth, and kicked off the ground with all his power, jumping towards Mecea.


    The jump of this human cannonball, which shot off directly towards Mecea at an inhuman speed, created a shockwave that blew away most of the surrounding Monsters.


    Although Kagami was a mere Vigerno, it was because he was a Viger that he had aplished such a feat.


    Abandoned by God, he had continued to fight back, and no matter how many times the barrier called limits stood in his way because of his role as a Viger, he had always relentlessly ovee it. And then, the conclusion.


    My limitsI will decide them!


    He unleashed a single attack, swinging his sword upwards. He had swung the sword with all of his power as he jumped, causing the attack to surpass human limits. Just a single, unimaginable attack.


    Overbreak


    Mecea was pushed upwards by the power of Kagamis attack, and the solid, ck armor was split, like a piece of paper getting sliced in half. The tip of the sword moved faster than the speed of sound, creating a hollow shockwave and quickly tore the armor apart. When the armor around Meceas head was destroyed by Kagamis single attack, the figure of a worn out Demon King appeared.


    Hey, Shishou. Its been a while.


    Kagami, who had jumped up into the air, exchanged a nce with the Demon King and muttered those words. The Demon King lost consciousness with a smile, as if he were relieved.


    Father!


    Mecea shed and vanished, bing a spec of dust, as if it had been eaten by the heavens. What remained was a weakened Demon King, lying down on the barrennd. His dark brown hair wasbed straight back from his forehead. With his aged face and his beard, he had the features of a middle-aged man.


    Dous Balnesio. This was the Demon Kings name. He was Kagamis benefactor who had allowed him to get stronger. Nine years ago, when humans and demons had just begun to doubt their rtionship with each other, Kagami embarked on a journey to the Demon King without hesitation. Making it to the Demon Kings abode was nothing short of a miracle. He stealthily trespassed into the Demon Kings castle and, while trying to remain hidden, identally arrived at the Demon Kings bedroom. The Demon King had taught Kagami many things after finding him.


    Alright, how do you feel?


    It seemsyou have gotten a bit stronger. Will youkill me?


    Nono, I have been fighting to save you, you know?


    While letting out a sigh, Kagami replied to the Demon King, who was lying down. The Demon King smiled while lightlyughing at him, and muttered Like always, youre an odd Viger.


    From the Demon Kings perspective, someone like Kagami was rare. Only Kagami, a normal Viger who had just exceeded Level 100, would have suddenlye into his room, without any killing intent, and asked him the puzzling question, What do you think of humans?.


    The Demon King felt nostalgia over the days he had used his position as a Demon to train Kagami, who had wanted the power to change his current situation.


    The Viger had rushed out during his training, saying that he would somehow fix the rtionship between Demons and humans, and now, here he was in front of him, nine yearster.


    The Demon King intuitively guessed that he had likely experienced many setbacks after hearing Kagami, who had fought to save him, mutter that and seeing a worried Alice beside him.


    Ive made you worryAlice.


    Kagami-san came to save youTakako-chan and Rex-sans group too.


    As she said this, the Demon King slightly shifted his unmovable body and looked at his surroundings. There was a martial artist whose physique was more rugged than his own and his servant, Menou. Then, there was the presence he guessed belonged to the Heros Party, who were looking at him with bewildered expressions.


    Its quite the unique party. The Hero thereit would be easy to kill me now, you know?


    We have yet to reorganize ourselves. We dont have any ns to kill you in such a situation.


    Rex gripped the sword Kagami had returned, suppressing his impatient urge, and headed towards the Monster troop surrounding the Demon King.


    Even though the Monster troop had them surrounded, they didnt try to attack Kagami and Rexs group at all. Although Rexs group didnt know what they were nning, it was a very favorable situation for them. Rexs group and Kagami looked ready to fight, but they were so weak that they couldnt take another step.