2 minutes.
Only 2 minutes left before the suppression ends.
Schurke also received the notification.
He looked over at Aldo.
"System, what skill is that guy using?"
【Scanning...】
【Name: Aldo Moretti】
【Skill in Use: Chaos Principle】
【Effect: ?】
Chaos Principle...
The name alone is somewhat terrifying.
Principles, or rules.
When used in this world, they signify the laws that form the world.
Touch fire and you get burned, touch water and you get wet.
These are obvious facts that everyone knows.
A sword, when it strikes an enemy, causes damage.
But what if you possess the principles?
This is an even more terrifying concept held by the ancient monsters of the First World.
For instance, if you hold the Principle of Fire, no one can stop the fire you create from burning everything.
No matter what it is.
That is just the basic level of principles.
If you have grasped a part of the world's rules, why can't you change it?
Must the fire you create always be hot?
Must the fire you create always be bright?
Must the fire you create always burn?
Once you fully understand a principle, the one who possesses it can modify it in many ways.
For example, Schurke had previously battled with the Heavenly Demon In Black.
She witnessed the Principle of the Sword.
According to the rules, a sword must be swung downwards, make contact with flesh, to cause harm.
But that Heavenly Demon In Black, she disregarded martial virtues.
The sword did not move, yet instantly inflicted damage.
No, it wasn't that the sword was moving too fast to see.
It didn't move at all!
Holding the sword in her hand, she could slay all without even swinging it.
She didn't even need to hold the sword, and yet she could cut through everything.But everything here, really everything!
Schurke could not forget his past fight with her.
He had witnessed what was called the absurd.
A sword that didn't swing yet still inflicted damage.
A sword that shattered everything.
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Even slicing through intangible things.
That year, she wielded a sword in each hand.
By herself, she suppressed every ancient monster.
One such ancient monster used his secret technique, making himself immortal.
And yet, she truly sliced through him!!!
This wasn't "immortal" as in "so tough you can't die."
This was the 【State of Divine Body】recognized by the system.
In this state, Schurke had never seen anyone take even a scratch.
The ancient monster, while in agony, asked her, "How did you do it...?"
The Heavenly Demon In Black only smiled.
"This sword cuts through Concepts."
The ancient monsters in that battle shivered.
She had used her sword to slice through the "Concept of Immortality" on that guy.
Schurke was sweating.
Each time he encountered someone possessing principles, he felt a deep sense of dread.
"System, what is the Chaotic Principle?"
【Scanning...】
【Scanning...】
【Scanning...】
【The Chaotic Principle is a Principle not yet defined.】【Cannot control.】
【Any Principles not yet formed are a part of the Chaotic Principle.】
【The Chaotic Principle often manifests when the user is employing multiple types of Principles but hasn't perfected them.】
What...
Wait...
Huh...!?
M-Multiple!!!?
Schurke widened his eyes.
Isn't one already enough???
The Heavenly Demon In Black from that year using the Principle of the Sword, slicing through even concepts.
And you're telling me that Aldo can use multiple principles???
Schurke felt a bit fearful.
Principles are not tied to levels.
Even a Demon God usually not possess principles.
Yet you are telling me that Aldo is using multiple Principles?
This isn't good...
Schurke once again extended his claws.
"If we don't eliminate him quickly, who knows what could happen."
Alex sensed the killing intent from Schurke.
He immediately activated his lightning spear.
"The Villain! Do you want to continue fighting?"
"Yes." Schurke smiled.His hand pointed at Aldo.
"Your friend is using something quite troublesome."
Alex and Liv broke into a sweat.
The Villain had certainly realized what Aldo intended to do.
Does he also know about the principles?
"Liv... Do it."
She nodded.
She began chanting a spell.
"Do you think I'll just let you cast it freely!?"
He immediately lunged forward.
An unbelievable speed, and his claws were mere inches from piercing Liv's head.
CLANG.
A familiar, piercing sound echoed.
The Plum Blossom Blade intervened, knocking Schurke's hand away.
"It's you again."
Schurke grimaced, somewhat irritated.
Parry are an unbalanced aspect that players possess.
Regardless of the level difference, they can counterattack without taking damage.
Utterly absurd.
There are too many extremely absurd game mechanics.
Like when you roll, you don't take damage.
Getting a leg chopped off and drinking a health potion to regrow it.
Schurke was silently cursing why they brought such ridiculous computer game logic into virtual reality like this."That's right! It's your daddy over here!"
The Sword of Love swung down.
Schurke didn't bother to block it.
He launched another strike towards Liv.
CLANG!
Schurke's eyes widened.
The Emperor's Long Sword of the Sword of Love parried his other hand.
"I have two swords."
He grinned, brandishing both blades and pushing Schurke back.
"Tsk." Schurke's face grew even more irritated.
"Annoying."
He was contemplating whether to remove the restrictions.
The penalty for lifting the restrictions would cost a lot of points.
It would certainly be a heavy loss.
But if that Aldo managed to succeed, who knows what could happen.
By now, Liv had almost completed her spell.
Light enveloped her body, gradually reaching Aldo.
Parry are a player mechanism.
Players have only existed in this world for a few recent years. Schurke basically wasn't skilled enough to deal with them.
This was his oversight, thinking with the level gap, he couldn't be troubled.
Now he's truly tasting the consequences.Alex gathered his strength.
Electricity surged in his hands.
"Kid! I'll give you the power to fight!"
【Thunder God's Protection】
Crackle, crackle, crackle.
The body of the Sword of Love was suddenly enveloped in electrical energy.
Both swords continuously channeled electricity, sending arcs into the air.
"This is...!" The Sword of Love couldn't believe his eyes.
Schurke squinted.
"System."
【Thunder God's Protection: Increases the owner's stats based on the user's stats.】
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh.
The level of the Sword of Love didn't change, but considering the stats, he was no longer at level 75.
His total stats were now equivalent to level 600.
"At least it's some fighting power." Schurke sighed.
If he'd known, he wouldn't have bothered with the suppression, and could have quickly dealt with the lot of them.
The Sword of Love looked at the stats surpassing those of his own Boss with excitement.
"Alright, alright, alright!!!"
The dual swords spun in his hands, finally forming an X shape across his chest.
"Let's have some real fun!!!"
The Sword of Love charged forward with the breathtaking speed of the Thunder God.
Schurke was startled and swung his claws to defend.
Crackle, crackle, crackle!!!
Not enough to cause significant injury.
However, this level of damage, if left unchecked like before, could actually cause him serious injury.