"Understood..."
Looking at the rows of weapons embedded in the testing ground, Ajuka swallowed, feeling a sense of overwhelming disbelief.
"Measurement results... The basic attack power of the Blade of Salvation: High-class Devil superior."
.......
Under Ajuka's increasingly skeptical eyes, Takumi's test proceeded smoothly.
"Then, the final item: the actual combat test!" Ajuka, who had questioned reality several times today, finally showed a relaxed expression.
The stronger Takumi is, the more intense the pressure on my course production becomes...
"Combat test?" Takumi raised his eyebrows.
A practical test? It's just the two of us here. Do you want me to use my trump card, knock you out, and leave myself paralyzed?
"Your opponent... is he!" Ajuka pointed toward a specific spot.
Where Ajuka pointed, a massive teleportation circle appeared! The aura of a powerful dragon leaked from within! Coupled with the powerful demonic energy radiating from him, Takumi had already guessed his identity.
The Demon Dragon Saint Tannin! One of the original Six Dragon Kings, with power exceeding the Maou level! In order for the dragon race to flourish, he took the initiative to become a devil, obtaining a vast territory in the Underworld. Yes, he is a "good dragon." And he is a "good dragon" for signing in, too.
Takumi's eyes sparkled with excitement the moment he saw him.
[Ding!]
[Congratulations to the host for triggering a Plot Sign-in! Sign-in Level: Gold!]
[Sign-in plot: The Fear of the Dragon King.]
[Plot: Make the Magic Dragon Saint Tannin feel fear toward you.]
[Check-in time limit: 1 hour.]
"Yo! Ajuka-sama! Is this the one you asked me to help test?" With the disappearance of the teleportation circle, Tannin's mountain-like body appeared before Takumi.
A Dragon King-level opponent! Ajuka had found such a test subject for Takumi. The Demon Dragon Saint Tannin is essentially the strongest fighting force in the Underworld, excluding the two Transcendental Maous!
"Yes, Tannin, I'll be troubling you today," Ajuka said with a smile. He had put a lot of heart into this kid. Being able to set up a match with Tannin within a single day—only the two Transcendental Maous had that kind of influence.
"Haha! Boy, I'll show you the true might of a Dragon King today!" Tannin let out a thunderous roar. The dragon's roar sent shockwaves across the ground, easily tossing boulders aside! This is... the roar of a Dragon King!
"Your Excellency Tannin... hello. I am Takumi. I look forward to our match, but please remember to hold back your strength; my small body can't withstand a Dragon King's devastation." Takumi said with a smile.
"Oh! You're a polite boy! Haha! Don't worry, I'll definitely start lightly!" Tannin replied with a grin.
"Tannin, pay attention," Ajuka said, sounding a little uneasy. He always felt that Takumi's smile was strange, giving him an ominous premonition.
"Hey, Lord Ajuka, don't worry, I'll keep my distance," Tannin said, exhaling a puff of dragon breath.
"All right..." Ajuka sighed.
What he actually meant was, Tannin, you should be careful not to be seriously injured by Takumi, not be careful not to bully the junior too hard. Although Takumi hadn't shown such a tendency yet, Ajuka had an intuition!
......
"Please do not use moves that will cause irreversible injuries to either side. In addition, if there is an unexpected situation in the battle, I will stop it. Is that clear to you both?"
Well, this instruction was directed at both parties, not just Tannin.
"Ajuka-sama is truly meticulous! Don't worry, I'll pay attention!" Tannin said nonchalantly. He wasn't going to go all out on a junior; if he hurt him, it would damage his prestige. He just came here to test Takumi's maximum potential. Only when pushed into a dangerous situation might Takumi show his hidden strength!
.......
Takumi did not speak, but nodded lightly. He certainly wouldn't be like Tannin, promising to hold back. On the contrary, he would use more combat power than usual!
"Okay... please stand in your designated places!" Ajuka suppressed his unease and stood between the two. He wasn't joking; if an accident occurred, he would definitely intervene.
......
"Kid! Just attack me! Let me see your abilities! I heard you are Lord Ajuka's disciple? You can't embarrass Lord Ajuka!" Tannin's voice, full of vigor and majesty, reached Takumi easily.
"Well, Tannin, I will do my best," Takumi said calmly. Since he only intended to reveal his [Rama] incarnation in front of Ajuka, he needed to make some adjustments.
"I announce!" Ajuka said softly. "The battle begins!"
.......
Following Ajuka's announcement, Takumi opened his eyes! The pentagrams in his eyes released a mysterious light! They were eyes that seemed able to see everything in the world and perceive every truth!
[Krishna!]
[Vamana!]
[Rama!]
Takumi utilized the power of three incarnations at the same time! Although the primary fighting force was [Rama], it was necessary to use the others. [Krishna] ensured the maximization of his perception and insight into Tannin's weaknesses, while [Vamana] ensured he could move out of the way if Tannin failed to stop in time.
"There is no sign of magic... does he rely solely on the powerful physique of the dragon race?" Tannin, being watched by Takumi, felt slightly uncomfortable, but he stood his ground. Juniors have the right to strike first; that was normal.
"In order to raise the limit of this form, it seems I have to use a little extra power." Takumi narrowed his eyes, and his body erupted with an aura that far exceeded his previous limit!
[Rama Incarnation: Normal State]
Status Change!
Rama Incarnation: Overload!
[Rama Incarnation: Beyond the Limit!]
"Hey, hey, hey! Lord Ajuka, what is the origin of this kid?! The power he's showing now is already at the Maou level!"
That's right! Although his physical quality was still that of a Middle-class Devil, the power he could harness had soared to the Maou level!
"The time limit is... one minute!"
This was the limit of what Takumi could withstand currently. If he continued to strengthen, his body would suffer massive damage, and his very source would be endangered! That would be an injury even the immortality of [Kurma] could not heal quickly. This was a self-imposed limitation to manage his own power.
Usually, in the Normal State, he could improve all his attributes by one stage or more without a hard limit, though it would drain physical and spiritual energy. Using the Overload Mode causes varying degrees of damage, from physical exhaustion to damaging his essence. Theoretically, he could exert the full power of the incarnation, but at the cost of being paralyzed, suffering permanent damage, or even dying. The Overload Mode allowed him to use transitional power between these stages, acting as a middle state he designed himself.