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Chapter 11 – Absolute Power
Following the man’s instruction, we headed towards the royal palace where the king awaits us. The guards were asking us for identification so we gave it to them. One of the guards went inside to inform the king, as he came back, we were then given permission to enter. We entered inside the luxurious palace until we reached the throne were an old man wearing a purple majestic attire, holding a golden cane, were looking at us with disdain while beside him is a young man with black hair fairly good looking, wearing a black attire fitting for a prince and a young lady wearing a loose yet modest, white dress accentuating quite well her well proportioned body and long black silky hair, it is her the princess from before...
King: My, my… what a handsome lad, as you say, Nemina.
The king said while rubbing his chin while gazing at me.
Nemina: I told you so father.
Nemina said with a satisfied expression as she then returns her gaze towards me and let out a slight smile.
Nelus: Why did you kidnap Reila.
Dewal: Impatient are we? First I will introduce myself… I am the king of Terga, Dewal and who might you be?
Nelus: I am Nelus.
Frei: Frei.
Fala: Fala.
Dewal: Just Nelus? No titles and such?
Dewal asked, obviously disappointed. For his daughter to take notice over him, he thought that maybe he came from a prestigious family and such and it seems it wasn't the case as normally if someone came with such background they are taught to say their titles first like "Marquis" or "Viscount" and such or at least have a well known surname.
Nelus: I don’t need one.
Nemina: Ohh! Quite a rebellious attitude, I have decided… I will marry him! Zad you agree right?
Zad: I don’t know about your tastes sister but I want that elf for myself so I’ll just go before we release her. Hehehe…
???: *Glow*
Upon hearing that, I heard the voice again while feeling my emotions raged restlessly, I started to emit massive killing intent as everybody, including the fenrirs started trembling out of fear and even the king was surprised as cold sweat trickled down his face. The guards instinctively unsheathe their weapons but somehow they cannot picture themselves winning against this man, who is he or what is he to make anyone feel absolute dominance. They all felt that this man is someone that they must not offend. Even the prince heading towards the door froze as if the pressure was preventing him to move.
Nelus: What is it that you want? Is it money… if so I’ll give you everything I have just free her right now.
I said in a deep cold tone staring at Dewal as he involuntarily trembled.
Dewal: A-ahem… I-I just wanted you to marry my princess Nemina as it is her wish.
Despite the atmosphere, Nemin seemed to have thoughts unlike Dewal and Zad whom only felt fear.
Nemina: (He is better than I thought! Strong, brave, handsome and maybe even rich. I must make him mine!)
Nelus: Was there a need to kidnap Reila?
Dewal: Uhm n-no…
Nelus: Also that prince over there, you’re also like those trash from before… only thinking of satisfying your greed and lust.
Normally I tend to say what is on my mind and this sure isn't it... what am I saying exactly?
Zad: H-how dare you! Guards!
Nemina: Stop! Brother!
I then used the spell,
Zad: Did you see that! Hahahah! No magic can be used against my guards with their artifacts!
Nelus: All I see are petty trinkets.
Zad: Grrrr!! You are really making me mad now…
Nelus: Absolute Zero. (Those artifacts are made from mana wood… it is an extremely rare wood that absorbs magic and releases it as raw mana but it has a limit on its output.)
Zan: As I said… wha…
I cast
Zan: This is absurd… something like this isn’t possible…
Nelus: Yet I stand here before you.
Zan: You monster!!!
Nelus: Who is the monster between you and me, the one who kidnapped my companion just to get what all of you want, or the one saving his companion.
Zan: It is obviously you!!
Nelus: Hahh… Beyond reason as expected…
I ran towards the door where the prince was headed with breakneck pace. I asked the Frei and Fala to hold them back for a few minutes as I try to find Reila. I come across a girl.wearing a dress, holding flowers, she seemed very young. We looked at each other for a few seconds before I continued.
Girl: Please change this country…
I was confused at what the girl suddenly said… as I take a closer look at her she was brimming with purity… unlike those I had met. she has quite a positive quality so it seems. I pondered for a moment as I smell blood coming from the next door. I opened it and it seems it was a torture chamber and as I look around I found her... Reila. She was naked and chained to the wall… I sighed in relief as it seems they didn’t touch her nor wounded her. I broke the chains and clothed her then I ran back while carrying her. When I came back, it seems the Fenrirs were holding off those guards quite well.
Nelus: Frei, Fala I got her… bring her back to the inn and make sure to protect her.
Frei: What about you?
Nelus: I will stay as there is still some unfinished business I need to attend to.
Frei: Then I will stay too, Fala will be enough for those humans if they dare attack.
Nelus: Thank you for the thought but I will be enough here and Reila’s safety is much of a greater priority.
Frei: If you say so then I will make sure she is well protected.
Nelus: Thank you.
Frei and Fala, carrying Reila, disappeared from sight as I approached the throne.
Dewal: I see… you still have something for us… then will you kill us? Hah! Try it if you can you will no gain anything.
Nelus: (Kill… gah… stop it… EMBRACE MADNESS… KILL THEM…) No... it will benefit everyone that there are less trash in this world.
I said as I started to exude massive killing intent while my eyes show a slight crimson color within my purple eyes.
Dewal: I-I see then do it if you can!
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Despite only having met Nelus she felt that there was something wrong, she is quite sharp regarding others and as she looks at Nelus' eyes she felt as if she died a hundred times...
Nemina: F-father let’s stop this… it seems he had snapped… look at those purple eyes of his… just looking at it… I-I will retract the marriage proposal… I’m sorry… just please spare our lives…
Nelus: Oh, I will spare your lives…
Nemina: R-really!?
Nelus: Yes, only with one condition. (SHOW YOUR POWER...)
Dewal: What is this condition.
Nelus: Send every single fighting force you have in this city towards the empty field north from here.
Dewal: Why? Do you need them to fight someone?
Nelus: Yes they are fighting me.
Nemina: Eh!?
Dewal: Surely you jest… are you planning on killing yourself?
Nelus: I want to let you see what it feels like to be in front of absolute power.
Dewal: I will not accep…
Nelus: Send them now or I’ll destroy this city.
Dewal almost laughed at what Nelus said but as he looks at him again... the words seem to be stuck in his throat...
Dewal: …Fine… it is your funeral not mine.
I headed towards the field as it was surrounded by tens of thousands of people, they looked at me with caution readying themselves.
Dewal: Hah! Let us see how strong you really are…
Nelus: All of you! Cast your strongest magic towards me all at the same time.
Man: The king was right, he is crazy… but orders are orders.
All of them cast their spell as an array of different colors burst forth symbolizing the elements. A massive explosion occurred at the center of the field. As the people headed back thinking that it was all over, they heard a voice.
Nelus: Oh are you all done?
Everyone was dumbfounded… flabbergasted that the man survived unscathed by the array of tens of thousands of magic. On his hand is his divine sword, Corhylis slightly tinted in black, which was never there before spreading little by little. They cast their spells again and again but all of it was sucked in his sword. It was one of the sword’s ability,
It was a feat impossible for a mere mortal or even an immortal of this world but he was neither as he is a God, even more so a God King. It is the power of his personal mana weapon but he didn’t need to use such a thing to defeat them… rage is controlling his body… it is not his will to do so… he tried to gain control before a tragedy to befall but he was too late… he swung the sword releasing all the absorbed magic killing almost half of the people instantly. They all kneeled as despair colored their faces, tears trickled as it was hopeless to fight back against this man as they realized it far too late. All they can do now is wait for their impending doom… which never came as Nelus finally gain control of his thoughts.
Nelus: Hahh… I really need to find what is causing my rage to come forth…
I sighed as all of them was even more shocked as the killing intent dissipates...
Old Rich Man: Aren’t you going to kill us… I mean that is the reason you summoned us here is that you are not pleased with the way we acted right?... I-I am sorry with how I acted yesterday… I never knew they were your companions… those two beastmen.
Nelus: Oh it is you… also it was not any you who offended me it was the king.
Old Rich Man: What!? Almost half of us got killed because of the king!?
Dewal: A-ahh
The man glares at the king which made him shocked as he then runs back to the castle.
Nelus: Well I had enough killing… for now I will spare you’re lives in one condition and if you don’t follow it… I really will destroy the city.
Witnessing his power they, in no doubt, believed every word as even now they were afraid to offend such man that is capable of killing all of them with ease.
Nelus: First, let me change the law here. I will install this artifact so that I can monitor if someone breaks the law. When people kept doing the same thing as they are doing now, this meter will fill and when full it will summon me as I will then decimate the city. You cannot destroy this artifact as it is indestructible. Everyone in the city cannot escape as it will teleport anyone out of the city back after three days have passed.
Old Rich Man: Alright… but what about if we need to go outside?
Nelus: This artifact can also understand what you are saying so you need to consult with it first but if you don’t follow it you will be teleported back and the meter fills. The limit that you can extend being teleported back is at most 1 month.
Old Rich Man: What a convenient artifact…
Nelus: (It was made by Murix after all.) Second is the king and prince are stripped of their status and state the eldest princess as ruler.
Nemina: What!? I can’t run a country…
Nelus: I will advise you later.
Nemina blushed as she looks at Nelus longingly.
Nemina: As you wish… also isn’t there… a chance for me to… you know… marry you?
Nelus: No.
Nemina: I thought so… but there isn’t anyone as fitting to rule as you… I wouldn’t mind becoming your concubine you know…
Nelus: I still refuse. You know you are very beautiful, find a man fitting to be with you and be happy, I know you can easily find one.
Nemina became flustered and sighs.
Nemina: Saying all that with a straight face… well if you need anyone to talk to or maybe even help… which I doubt… you’re free to come to me.
Nelus: Thank you. Also who was that small girl in a dress I met in the palace?
Nemina: Our youngest sister Joanna.
Nelus: If the city has changed let her be your advisor. I sense great potential in her and also say to her for me... your welcome.
Nemina: Why?
Nelus: Just say it to her for me.
Nemina: …Okay… (Too bad… you were becoming more and more of my type. I wonder if I didn’t do what I did, I would still have a chance… haha… well it is to late to do anything now that it has happened.)
I head back to the inn, to find Reila on her bed sleeping. It seems no one attacked the inn. Frei and Fala were guarding the front door as I told them that everything is okay now. They then head back to their room, as did I. I can still remember the blood of all the people I killed spray out and the mangled corpses on the floor everywhere. I didn’t want to kill any of them IT did whatever IT was. I need to cure my rage as fast as possible before I do something that I will regret someday…
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