"You scoundrel! How dare you kill Monka! Die!"
Seeing their comrade fall, the Phantom Bandit Gang members launched an attack on Kevin.
"Great Flame Bomb!!"
An afro-haired mage hurled a fireball towards Kevin.
"Hollow Flash!"
Raising his hand, Kevin unleashed a Hollow Flash. Though it launched after the fireball, it reached the target first, colliding with the fireball.
Boom—!
The explosion sent the afro-haired mage flying.
Kevin calmly stated, "Eleven more to go."
"Bastard!!!"
The gang members, previously complacent due to Kevin's youth, were now enraged. Kevin had swiftly taken down two of their own, instilling a sense of danger.
"Wind Blade!!"
A member unleashed a barrage of wind blades.
Flash Step!
Kevin vanished, reappearing before the attacker.
Pfft—!
"Wah ah ah ah!!"
Before he could react, Kevin slashed him, blood spraying as he fell.
"Ten left!"
Kevin pointed his finger at several more.
A verdant green light gathered at his fingertip, forming a small energy sphere.
"I'll block it!!"
"Earth Molding: Wall!!"
Rumble!!
An earthen wall rose to shield them.
"Hollow Flash!"
"Om~~~! Whoosh—!!"
The verdant energy beam shattered the wall instantly.
"Ugh ah ah ah ah!"
"Wah ah ah ah ah!"... The Hollow Flash eliminated four members, tearing a chasm in the ground.
"Six left!"
"Die!"
A ninja-like member stealthily approached Kevin from behind, blade aimed for his heart.
"Kevin, watch out!!"
Elfman shouted, but it was too late.
The blade pierced Kevin, yet—
Crack—!
Kevin was unharmed, the attacker's blade snapping.
"What?!"
The assassin was shocked and tried to retreat.
Slap!
Kevin's hand clamped onto his face, driving his head into the ground with monstrous force.
Boom—!!
The ground cratered as the assassin lay unconscious.
"Five left!"
"Mon... monster!"
The remaining members felt a chill. Magic couldn't harm him, swords couldn't pierce him. How could they defeat such a monster?
"Keep attacking! If one strike fails, strike ten, a hundred times! We can kill this monster!!"
They spread out to attack.
"Futile struggle!"
Kevin flickered several times, and four more fell.
The mages, who could dispatch a squad of the Ancient Knight Order, were no match for Kevin. His superior speed, strength, attack, and defense overwhelmed them.
"One left!"
"Clap clap clap!!"
Camille, observing from the sidelines, applauded.
"Excellent! Truly excellent!"
"Kid, to have such strength at your age is remarkable."
Kevin looked at Camille: "Your companions are down. Are you really that happy?"
"Companions? Only the strong can be my companions. They eliminated my former ones and took their place."
"Kid, with your power, working for a living is a waste. Don't you agree?"
Kevin raised an eyebrow: "Oh? What should I do then?"
"Join me!"
"What are the benefits of joining you?"
"Benefits?! Hahahahaha! So many! Join me, and we'll overthrow the Magic Council! Create a world where we rule! You'll have whatever you desire: money, status, fame, power, women!"
Kevin said dismissively, "Enough!"
"What? Have you decided to join me?"
"Of course... I refuse!"
"What?!"
Disdainfully, Kevin replied, "I thought you'd offer something incredible, but that's it?! Wasting my time with empty promises? You're just a lone commander, not the hero of a story. Overthrowing the Magic Council? Dominating the world? You overestimate yourself."
Camille's face darkened: "Kid, I invited you for your talent. Refuse, and you'll die."
Kevin retorted, "Sorry! I'm in a hurry. Please, just die!"
Flash Step!
Whoosh—!
Kevin appeared beside Camille, blade slashing.
As the blade neared, it twisted, forcing Kevin to dodge.
Pfft!
Despite his swift evasion, his shoulder was pierced.
"Hmm?"
Surprised, Kevin realized the situation was beyond his expectations.
He retreated, pointing his right index finger at Camille, verdant energy gathering.
"Hollow Flash!"
Om~~~! Whoosh—!!
The beam shot towards Camille.
Yet Camille remained still.
Just before impact, the Hollow Flash turned, redirecting towards Kevin.
Boom boom boom boom boom!!!
The blast destroyed everything in its path, carving a massive trail.
Kevin reappeared nearby, using Flash Step to evade.
Camille remarked, "What a pity. Had your reaction been slower, it wouldn't have been your arm pierced, but your head."
"Kevin, are you alright?! You bastard!"
Elfman's arm transformed into a bear's paw, ready to act.
"Don't come over!"
Kevin raised a hand to stop Elfman: "Protect the client. I'm fine."
Camille sneered, "Fine? Your right arm is useless. I'll give you one more chance: join me. If not, you'll die, and so will your friends."
Ignoring Camille, Kevin gripped the blade, slowly extracting the sword from his shoulder. As soon as the blade was removed, his shoulder wound healed rapidly, vanishing as if it had never been.
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