𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐦𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
Albero saw it.
Through the broken window, he witnessed the massive golden dome at the center of paradise shatter. Albero believed the recent earthquake had something to do with the dome’s destruction.
. . . . . .He landed and started running.
Towards the dome. He noticed slaves who had been playing outside fleeing in panic.
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“This really isn’t the time to be playing around. . . . . .”
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Albero ran with enhanced physical abilities due to his Parasitic type Summoned beast.
Having learned how to use his body during mock battles with Damocles and Titan, Albero dashed across the ground with a firm stance.
On his way to the dome, he spotted a large group of nauseating pigs approaching.
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“What?! Demon beasts. . . . . .huh?”
“””””Oink, oink, oiiink!!”””””
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Completely naked pigs? Pig demon beasts?
Albero seriously hesitated about whether to attack.
He couldn’t believe that this was a resident who had fled from the battle between Kid and Hubris.
However, the pigs paid no attention to Albero. They simply passed by him and fled to their palace.
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“. . . . . .What was that about?”
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Among the pigs, Boobucky was also present, but the sight was so shocking that Albero didn’t notice.
Clenching his right fist, Albero resumed his run.
Upon arriving at the dome, he observed that half of the golden structure had shattered, with fragments scattered everywhere.
Albero picked up a small fragment.
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“Is this. . . . . .gold? Real gold?”
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If it were real, it’d be worth a fortune.
Gold is rare. Coins are made entirely of gold, and their value is high.
Copper, silver, and gold coins circulate in this world. The only thing more valuable than gold is platinum, worth about a thousand gold coins.
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“. . . . . .Well, that doesn’t matter now. More importantly, Kid. . . . . .”
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Just as he was about to continue speaking, something violently crashed into the ground right beside Albero.
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“Ugh. . . . . .Damn, that’s powerful.”
“Kid?! Hey, are you okay?!”
“You’re late!! The enemy’s over there, let’s go!!”
“Right!!”
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Albero readied his right hand and looked up into the sky.
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“What. . . . . .is that?”
“That’s the Demon Hubris of 『Pride』! Be careful, he’s as strong or stronger than that old bastard!”
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By “old bastard,” he meant Damocles.
But what caught Albero’s attention was Hubris, standing on a pillar of gold.
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“Oh my, now it’s the boy with the right hand. Hehe, those detestable twenty-one have raised some interesting children, haven’t they?”
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The Demon Hubris of Pride.
A demon stronger than Abel.
Hubris was jingling coins and jewels in both hands.
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“He’s holding money.”
“That’s his ability!!”
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The next moment, Hubris threw the coins and jewels he held.
The projectiles, with the strength of a demon’s arm, were faster than Kid’s bullets.
Albero instantly enlarged his right arm and hardened it.
The moment they touched his arm, the coins and jewels shattered.
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“Oh? You can defend against my 『Golden Stone』.”
“That was close. . . . . .Hey Kid, what’s that?”
“That’s the ability of 『Pride』.”
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The demon is a Summoned beast called forth by the Demon Emperor.
Each Summoned beast has one unique ability.
The power of Demon Hubris is. . . . . .
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“Hehehe. Since you’ve figured it out, I’ll tell you. My unique ability is 『Treasure Creation』. Gold, silver, platinum, jewels, accessories, statues, artworks. . . . . .I can infinitely produce anything I recognize as 『treasure』! Like this for instance!”
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And then━━golden swords began to rain down directly above Albero.
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“Come on, Jabberwock! Harden!”
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He spread his arms and pointed upwards.
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“Idiot!”
“Wha━━oh no.”
“Hmm, feeling empty inside?”
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A front kick from the appearing Hubris lodged into Albero’s stomach.
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“Gahh?!”
“Your turn too!”
“Ugh, gahh?!”
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Kid, who was aiming his weapon at Hubris, was also thrown after being grabbed by the arm.
Albero rolled on the ground, spitting blood, feeling the impact similar to Titan’s punch.
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“You…!”
“Hahaha, futile, futile. I’ve seen through your abilities. Just have to avoid them!”
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Kid’s bullets are easily dodged.
Gathering his spirit, Albero stood and pointed his right hand at Hubris.
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“『World Stop』.”
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One of the techniques named by Albero.
Using the power of his right hand, he can solidify the air, space, and time. Not solidifying the target itself, but the space his right hand touches spreads and makes the world 『harden』 towards the target.
Anything caught in it, regardless of the type of creature, will 『harden』. . . . . .no, 『stop』.
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“━━Hmm?”
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Hubris, curious about Albero pointing at him, dodged Kid’s shots while observing and was shocked.
An indescribable chill approached.
For some reason, a leaf in line with Albero and Hubris stopped in mid-air.
Hubris’s instincts warned him.
Cold sweat ran down his back, and Hubris evaded with all his might.
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“Argh. . . . . .wait up!!”
“What are you?! Mastery over space. . . . . .no, this is. . . . . .hmph, but what about this?!”
Hubris escaped.
Albero chased after Hubris, pointing his right hand in his direction.
But this time, Albero turned pale.
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“Damn you!”
“Haha! Too bad, right-handed boy!”
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Hubris was right behind Kid.
“Tsk. . . . . .”
“Oh, no running away. Hahahaha!”
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Kid tried to escape from the path of Albero’s right hand, but Hubris wouldn’t let him.
At this moment, the weakness of Albero’s right hand was exposed.
Yes, it’s too powerful and could potentially involve allies.
Currently, Albero’s 『hardening』 can’t be precisely controlled. If he tries to harden something several meters away, everything in its path will also harden.
After all, with the ability to harden anything his right hand touches, there’s no escaping this limitation.
Albero had no choice but to release 『World Stop』.
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“I see. 『Hardening』. . . . . .not just air and objects but also space and time. But everything in its path gets hardened, right? And the hardening speed isn’t too impressive. . . . . .easy to dodge.”
“. . . . . .!”
“It’s a terrifying power. But just like that gun-toting boy over there, I just need to avoid it!”
“Then I’ll punch you directly!”
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Albero tightly clenched his right hand and started running towards Hubris.
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“Kid, cover me!!”
“I got you, you damn bastard!!”
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On the right is Jabberwock, on the left is Headsman.
The real battle with the demon has entered the second round.
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