Reincarnated Devil's Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~ - Chapter 28

Reincarnated Devil’s Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~

Chapter 28   Gaius’ Secret

In a fiercely contested battle to determine supremacy, the arena was dominated by the strongest holy knight, clad in dragon armor, and a super warrior. The sight of these two intertwined in a complex dance of combat, their forms merging at a furious pace, was embellished by the gleaming silver strikes of the holy knight and the aquamarine flashes of the super warrior.

Although in this martial arts tournament, magic other than physical enhancement was prohibited, one would expect the combat to lack the vibrancy associated with color. Yet, witnessing the clash of top-tier martial prowess was a spectacle of beauty beyond expectation.

“You’re impressive, Captain of the Holy Knights. Not only have you not retreated an inch against Gaius, but it seems you still have reserves to spare.”

“Yes… Honestly, his strength exceeds my expectations. If I were to face him head-on, I doubt I’d survive. Well, unless the objective were to assassinate him, in which case, it would be a different story.”

Well, that’s understandable.

The battlegrounds envisioned for assassins and martial artists are inherently different. Even if Elsa possessed S-class strength as an assassin, as a warrior, she’d be at best A-class. Considering various scenarios and factoring in the strengths of assassins and the weaknesses of warriors, her overall evaluation would likely be upper A-class.

However, even with that in mind, the strength of that Captain of the Holy Knights was extraordinary, surpassing all norms. Being on par with Gaius on a stage meant to test the strength of warriors speaks volumes.

Naturally, he probably still had reserves left, but even so, when it comes to someone like the Captain of the Holy Knights, it wouldn’t just be about martial prowess. There must be strengths beyond what the rules of this martial arts tournament allow, such as recovery magic or other elemental magics, that he hasn’t fully demonstrated yet.

If that’s the case, one can’t help but wonder just how much of his full power he’s unleashing. My, truly an exceptional being among humans.

That’s why, aside from their power and speed, even an amateur can discern the intense skill between the two. The final match of the adult division of the martial arts tournament, held during the break of the children’s section, was enveloped in the fighting spirit of the two warriors, rendering the arena silent.

“Well, it’s quite a spectacle.”

“You’re right, Dad. Being on par with Gaius, who’s stronger than me, on the same stage is amazing.”

Such was the response of my son, Ars, who safely advanced through the preliminaries and earned his ticket to the finals tournament. I was worried if he would take this match seriously, considering his opponent wasn’t particularly notorious, but it seems my worries were unfounded.

It appears Ars approaches the matches as they are, handling his opponents one by one as if sparring with Gaius. Though I occasionally watched the two spar in the yard, it seems he had a solid warrior’s mindset.

Well, as his mentor, all I’ve done for Ars is provide him with mysterious potions produced through alchemy, enhance his basic abilities through magic, and impart special skills derived from my knowledge as a demon. So, when it comes to fundamental combat skills, I’ve left everything to Elsa and Gaius.

Therefore, seeing the results of that education now is particularly gratifying.

“Oh, it seems Gaius is about to make his move to end the match. Though it doesn’t have a fancy name.”

As we chatted, there was a subtle change in the aura surrounding Gaius. While it may not have a specific name, that stance is undoubtedly one of Gaius’s deadly techniques acquired through the demonic special training I bestowed upon him.

“Yes, that seems to be the case. And that stance is undoubtedly…”

“No, you don’t have to say it. It doesn’t have a special name.”

Forgive me, Elsa-san, I just blurted it out in the heat of the moment. It’s definitely not because I remembered it from a manga I read long ago. Absolutely not.

Forgive me.

“That’s the second form of the secret technique taught by Dad! The Ultimate Warrior Awakening Secret Technique Super Devil Bat Assault! …That’s the stance, right?”

He said it——!

My son blurted it out with his excitement skyrocketing!

D-Don’t shout with those sparkling eyes!

The shame of a lesser demon is shattered!

“Yes. Indeed, that appears to be the stance of the Ultimate Warrior Awakening Secret Technique Super Devil Bat Assault…”

“Stop it! Please stop!”

“What’s wrong, dear?”

Can’t you see?!

It’s a dark part of my past!

Why is even Elsa so excited?!

No, that’s not it!

People in this world don’t feel embarrassed about this name at all!

After all, the incantations for magic used by humans are even more cringeworthy!

So naturally, Elsa would think it’s a serious secret technique!

Well, let’s put aside avoiding reality for now, and in reality, the Devil Bat Assault is an incredible secret technique.

Its essence is merely an extension of physical enhancement, but would it convey the meaning if I said that the crucial enhancement rate is beyond ordinary?

Originally, physical enhancement circulates magical energy within the body like blood, creates pseudo muscles to assist in strength, and improves the functioning of the heart and lungs. In essence, it’s similar to a type of powered suit.

Therefore, the proficiency in physical enhancement varies from person to person depending on the strength and precision of these pseudo muscles. However, the Devil Bat Assault I taught Gaius overturns this basic concept from its core.

This technique delves so deep into the concept that it steps into the realm of “pseudo-cells” instead of just pseudo muscles, effectively treating the human body itself as a magical creature and operating it as such.

Except for Ars, who has been consuming magical liquid instead of breast milk since infancy and has undergone my magical modifications one after another as a super five-year-old, this is not a technique that humans are naturally capable of.

“This technique is predominantly used by extraordinary beings such as demons who can halve their power and resurrect, as well as creatures like spirits and angels whose bodies are almost akin to magic.

It’s truly an excessive power for humans. Honestly, I didn’t even want to teach it, and I never thought it could be mastered.”

“But he managed to pull it off, didn’t he?”

“Gaius is amazing! Even I took two years to master it, starting from when I was three!”

Yes, Gaius, managed to complete this technique in just a year and a half, a feat that took Ars two years to accomplish.

In other words, from the time he was purchased as a servant until the decisive battle with the demon tribe, he spent all his time honing this technique, even during his training.

Even if Ars didn’t solely focus on mastering this technique, it’s insane for a person who originally had no aptitude for it, to master it in a year and a half.

Even if it was the result of my accurate guidance as the user of this technique.

However, naturally, for a person without the aptitude, it’s not easy to use this technique. The burden is too great.

“Now then. The intention to go for the win has been conveyed, but I wonder when the Captain of the Holy Knights will realize a countermeasure. If he doesn’t notice, he’ll end up losing…”

“It’s a battle against time, isn’t it…”

“Exactly.”

In a sense, this grand technique is a double-edged sword. While it allows for a superhuman power-up when used, if Gaius, who lacks aptitude, forces its use, he’ll end up continuously damaging his own body. The longer the battle drags on, the more the damage accumulates, and eventually, Gaius, who should have been on the offensive, will collapse.

Well, ordinarily, the match would be decided in an instant before it reaches that point.

Well then, I wonder how this match will turn out.