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A few moments earlier...

"Let the fight commence!"

As Liliana's voice echoed from beyond the barrier, Merlin swiftly mobilized his demonic power within his body.

*Boom!*

A black, terrifying aura erupted from his body, radiating intense energy. Its presence immediately tensed the atmosphere, causing the surrounding grass to wither.

With the demonic aura condensing around him, Merlin smiled coldly, ready to launch an attack. However, he was surprised to see Leon across from him, still looking relaxed with a faint smile on his lips.

"What are you doing? Why do you still look so relaxed?" Merlin asked in a cold tone.

Upon hearing Merlin's question, Leon simply smiled, folding his arms across his chest.

"To fight you, I don't need any preparation," he replied confidently. Discover stories at m|v|l|e|mp|y|r

As those arrogant words reached Merlin's ears, his gray eyes widened slightly before flashing with danger and a murderous intent.

"I see... Hahaha!" Merlin burst out laughing, glaring coldly at Leon. "I didn't expect there to be someone so arrogant in this world. Don't you know who I am? How dare—"

Before Merlin could finish his sentence, Leon interrupted in a lazy, indifferent tone, "Are you done bragging? Hurry up, I'm waiting for your attack!"

The laughter on Merlin's lips froze instantly, replaced by a furious expression.

This was the second time he was scolded by this person, instantly pushing his anger to its peak.

*Boom!*

The demonic aura within him intensified, causing the temperature inside the barrier to plummet.

Simultaneously, Merlin clenched his fist tightly, gathering his demonic energy.

"Since you're so arrogant, don't blame me if I kill you!" He shouted in a cold, indifferent tone.

*Whoosh!*

With lightning speed, he glided towards Leon, appearing in front of him as if by teleportation, and aimed his fist at Leon's still smiling face.

*Boom!*

A deafening explosion echoed, making Merlin smile coldly, certain that this attack would shatter Leon to pieces.

However, to his surprise, Leon was completely unharmed, effortlessly blocking his punch with just one index finger!

"What? How is that possible?" Merlin widened his eyes in disbelief.

His attack, though merely a punch, was infused with his formidable demonic energy, capable of demolishing even a grand palace!

Yet, this person managed to withstand it with just one finger, leaving Merlin feeling as though he were in a dream.

"Tsk! Is this the best attack from Merlin, the famously powerful first Demon General?" Leon's joking voice shattered Merlin's reverie, snapping him back to reality.

With lightning-fast movements, Merlin retreated a hundred meters, shock written all over his face as he gazed at Leon, who smiled back at him.

"Come on! Unleash your full strength, Merlin. If this is the extent of your power, I'll be sorely disappointed," Leon chuckled, taking the opportunity to taunt Merlin.

Listening to this, blue veins surfaced on Merlin's forehead, yet he refrained from acting recklessly as he had before.

Although the attack he had unleashed wasn't his strongest, the fact that this man could withstand it with a single finger indicated that he was no ordinary opponent.

'No wonder this individual can sit alongside Her Majesty Liliana in the garden. It appears he does possess significant abilities,' Merlin muttered, his eyes narrowing.

Nevertheless, this realization didn't instill fear in him; instead, it fueled his determination even further.

With a deep breath, another surge of demonic aura erupted from his body, and his gray eyes gradually shifted to red.

"Demon Transformation: Rampage!" Merlin's voice rang out coldly.

*Whoosh!*

As Merlin unleashed his technique, his entire appearance underwent a subtle but significant change.

Two black horns slowly emerged from the top of his head, while his gray hair gradually darkened to pitch black.

A constant stream of demonic aura emanated from his body, lending him a sinister appearance.

On the other hand, observing Merlin's transformation, Leon couldn't help but raise one eyebrow, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"Tsk! A transformation technique? It looks like Merlin's getting serious," Leon remarked in a jesting tone, his chuckle soft.

The technique Merlin employed, 'Rampage,' had the remarkable ability to double one's physical strength without any adverse effects post-use!

This technique was truly formidable, as it augmented Merlin's attack power—be it fists, kicks, or any other form of assault—by a staggering 100%, rendering it immensely potent if landed.

Nevertheless, this technique comes with a drawback—the user is unable to utilize magic during the transformation phase.

Additionally, they experience a slight loss of consciousness and body control, hindering their ability to fully manage their attacks.

As Leon contemplated this, Merlin, positioned where he stood, suddenly vanished, reappearing four meters above Leon.

Twisting his body mid-air, Merlin concentrated demon power in his right leg, delivering a powerful kick towards Leon.

Sensing the abrupt assault, Leon reacted swiftly, adjusting his stance by spreading his legs slightly and bending his knees. He then defensively crossed his arms over his head.

*Boom!*

As Merlin's attack struck Leon's crossed arms, a tremendous explosion erupted, shattering the grassy ground beneath Leon's feet and forming a hole fifty centimeters deep.

"A powerful attack, but not powerful enough," Leon taunted, peeking out from between his crossed arms.

Witnessing his attack being effortlessly thwarted once again, Merlin's fury intensified, fueled further by the mockery.

"Damn it!" Merlin roared, twisting his body once more before unleashing another kick with his left foot.

*Boom!*

The attack proved immensely powerful, yet once again, Leon effortlessly blocked it, further stoking Merlin's rage.

With lightning-fast movements, Merlin teleported to various angles around Leon, relentlessly launching a barrage of attacks—punches, kicks, and various deadly techniques—with all his might.

*Boom!*

*Boom!*

However, regardless of the ferocity and speed of Merlin's onslaught, each blow was thwarted by Leon's indomitable defensive skills, pushing Merlin to the brink of madness.

"Arghh! You're pushing me to my limit!" Merlin roared, channeling all his demonic energy into his right fist before thrusting it towards Leon's chest.

Observing Merlin's attack, Leon sensed a hint of a genuine threat. Nonetheless, he displayed no fear; instead, he swiftly redirected the chaotic power within him to his fist, mirroring Merlin's punching motion.

*Bang!*

As their fists collided, the explosion resonated louder than before, obliterating the surrounding grass.

Simultaneously, a dust storm arose, instantly obscuring the view within the barrier.

*Whoosh!*

A few seconds after the collision of fists, a figure in disheveled clothes hurtled backward at astonishing speed, crashing into the barrier with a terrifying explosion.

"Pufft!" The man, none other than Merlin, instantly vomited blood, reverting to his normal appearance.

However, his face now bore an alarming pallor, reminiscent of someone who had lost a significant amount of blood.

"How is this... possible..." Merlin murmured, gazing at the blood on his palm with an expression of disbelief.

Even after invoking his most potent technique, "Transformation: Rampage," which stood as his strongest method after his swordsmanship and magic skills, he found himself incapable of inflicting any damage upon the stranger!

No, he couldn't even touch a single strand of his hair, let alone harm him!

Moreover, following their fist confrontation, he could feel the terrifying force exerted by that individual, leaving his right arm bone throbbing with severe pain and blood seeping out.

"This guy is a monster," Merlin muttered in a trembling voice.

At that moment, there was no trace of arrogance or indifference in Merlin's eyes as he gazed upon Leon; instead, they reflected sheer horror and fear.

Meanwhile, outside the barrier, Liliana, who had been observing the duel between the two, couldn't help but shake her head with a dismissive look as she glanced at the severely injured Merlin.

"What a fool..."

In this battle, she harbored no expectation that Merlin could prevail against Leon, fully aware of Leon's formidable strengths.

However, she hadn't anticipated Merlin's defeat to be so swift and effortless, even after utilizing the "Transformation Technique: Rampage," renowned for bolstering physical strength and attacks.

This realization prompted a subtle shake of her head, coupled with a faint smile.

"By the way, Leon's chaos power is truly formidable; I can feel a sense of threat just by observing it," Liliana remarked, turning her gaze towards Leon.

Although Leon had only infused a fraction of chaos power into his fist earlier, Liliana could discern the flow of his chaos power, prompting an inevitable sigh of admiration.

*Koak! Koakk!*

As Liliana contemplated, the sound of a crow suddenly echoed from the sky, jolting her out of her reverie.

*Koak!*

The crow descended swiftly, halting before her with a scroll-shaped letter clutched in its claws.

"Hm? A letter?" Liliana raised one eyebrow in surprise as she glanced at the scroll.

With composed movements, she accepted the scroll from the crow and unfurled it to read its contents.

After a few moments, surprise flickered across her face, swiftly replaced by a sweet and charming smile.

"So, it's begun, huh?"

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A/N: Thank you for reading this chapter!

Oh yeah, I only updated one chapter because I had a lot of college stuff that took up a lot of my time today and a few days ago too. So, I apologize! Gomenda! (◞ ‸ ◟ㆀ)

Btw, I want to try mass-releasing four or five chapters at a time. How does that sound? If you agree, please leave a comment! __φ(．．)