Reincarnated Devil's Strongest Hero Training Plan ~The baby he picked up has grown up so well that his father is confused~ - Chapter 93

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

Chapter 93   That’s why I’m going to stop you.

“Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!”

“Hey, this is bad. It looks like he’s rampaging chaotically, but he’s actually making sure not to leave any blind spots. Seeing my apprentice grow like this, even under these circumstances, is a bit of a master’s privilege, I suppose. But is it just me, or is his aura getting stronger?”

Ars, in his berserk state, continued to strengthen his dark aura, becoming more powerful in front of the group, who were hesitating and looking for an opening to strike. A prolonged fight would inevitably lead to their defeat, and although they tried to find gaps in the aura to exploit, it was a futile endeavor.

Gaius, as the frontline warrior, couldn’t withstand the aura alone, and neither Amanda nor Hades could afford to rush in while Ars still had energy for attacks. They were truly at an impasse.

But they shouldn’t forget.

There was an exceptionally skilled elite angel, Mermel, among them.

“Hehe. This is my moment to shine~. I’ve already overcome the trial of controlling divine power during the Preanis ordeal. Take this! Here we go!”

The little angel fluttered her wings and gathered magic power in her hands. “Hnunu~!” she grunted as she pushed back against the dark aura. While the aura’s intensity didn’t seem to decrease, Mermel’s holy power allowed her to control it to some extent.

“Oh! Nice one, little squirt! Now my magic can shine. Great Magic Barrier: Darkness! Gravity Death Field!”

With Mermel controlling the black aura to prevent it from raining down on the team, Hades found the opportunity to cast a gravity barrier to impede Ars. The plan was to compress the designated area with immense gravity, slowing Ars’s movements and creating an opening for Gaius to strike first.

Seizing this perfect opportunity, the super warrior Gaius waited for the black aura’s downpour to cease and then leapt forward with great force.

“Ultimate Warrior Awakening Technique! Super Devil Bat Assault!”

“Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!”

“What?!”

However, as if anticipating the attack, additional lightning bolts erupted from Ars. In an already challenging situation, this sudden onslaught of lightning was impossible for even the super warrior to evade.

Just when it seemed like the strategy was back to square one due to Gaius being blown away again…

“Too naive, kid! Don’t forget about Amanda here!”

“Alright! Well done, Amanda!”

“If you want to thank me, buy me a drink later, Gaius!”

Amanda, who had been hiding her presence to provide support, pinpointed the locations where the black lightning would strike and threw a spare dagger to act as a lightning rod. This allowed them to counter the overwhelming destructive force of the berserk Ars with a precise, coordinated effort, showcasing the triumph of their teamwork.

“Let me tell you this first, Ars: you’ve completely surpassed me. But still…”

Even as Gaius sprinted towards Ars, he couldn’t help but convey his message, knowing full well that Ars was not conscious enough to hear it. The once small child had grown into a man who had long since overtaken him.

As a mentor, a friend, and a family-like figure who had always watched over him, Gaius couldn’t back down now.

“But still! The one who has to stop you from going astray… is me!”

“……!!”

Finally reaching Ars, Gaius’s fist connected with his face. The powerful right hook from the top warrior sent Ars flying, and the berserk rage that had consumed him suddenly ceased, as if it had all been a lie.

It seemed that the intense blow had awakened Ars from his rampage.

“Gah! Ouch, ouch… Hitting me out of nowhere like that is mean, Gaius. Wait, what? What was I doing?”

“Heh… Finally awake, Ars? Seriously, you really made us worry.”

“Huh? What are you talking about?”

Having regained his consciousness, Ars looked around at the sand-strewn surroundings, completely puzzled, with no memory of his berserk state.

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“I see… So that’s what happened.”

On the night when he regained consciousness, Ars quietly lowered his gaze. He accepted his own weakness, acknowledging that he couldn’t save the boy and that it was his own weakness that led to his rampage. He deeply reflected on the reality of the situation.

“Yeah, I was really surprised back then. I mean, it seemed like you couldn’t even see me. I wondered what had happened.”

“Sorry, Hades. I…”

“It’s fine, it’s fine. I’m not bothered by that stuff. I know Ars always has me in mind first. Right, everyone?”

Remembering the events of that time, Hades and his friends forgave Ars for what happened while he was unconscious, waving it off lightly.

Because they were comrades, they understood each other’s feelings. Ars crying as he tried to save the only survivor amidst the destruction caused by the marauding demons… Everyone shared the same sentiments.

“Enough about the little details, okay? Everything’s already resolved. Besides, we’re having a campfire now, so we should enjoy it even more.”

Mermel insisted that they should focus on enjoying themselves, as she enjoyed a grand campfire in what was once the destroyed village. To her, this campfire was a tribute to the lives lost, and she wanted the smiles of those who lived on to be a light shining towards those who had made sacrifices.

“Mermel…”

“Well, well, you’re saying some good stuff. That’s right.”

“What’s up with this little kid who sometimes grows wings? Surely, you’re not an angel, so there must be some mysterious race out there.”

Mermel gave a look as if to say, “Um, actually, I am an angel,” but she was completely ignored. Despite not looking her age, she was accepted as some sort of special race.

But Mermel didn’t really care about such trivial matters, so it didn’t bother her at all.

“Anyway, listen up. You can’t do without me, right? I’ll keep an eye on you to make sure the Brave Engine doesn’t go berserk again.”

Ars, feeling slightly deflated by the assertive little one’s attitude, chuckled and regained his composure.

“Hahaha… I give in. As someone who was just saved by Mermel, I can’t refuse.”

“Heheh. Leave it to me.”

“But, maybe today I need to take it easy… I think I need to cool off my head a bit.”

With that, Ars temporarily parted ways with his companions who were tending to the fire to cool off his head.

At that moment, no one noticed, but as he walked away, his profile revealed a mix of regret and something frightening flickering in his azure eyes, illuminated by the moon.