An Old Man Was Kicked Out of the Hero’s Party, Had His Woman Stolen From Him, and Suffered a Terrible Experience, but He Becomes the Strongest After Being Given the Ability to Use Necromancy by the Former Demon King. - Episode 12
The time has finally come.
It’s time to settle things with the brave Alex.
Today, I will settle the score with him when he called me useless and banished me that day.
“Okay.”
He slaps his cheek to get pumped up.
As soon as you step inside the venue, you’ll be enveloped in roaring cheers.
It seems like everyone was waiting for this final.
“Well, everyone, sorry to have kept you waiting. It’s finally time for the finals. My opponents in the finals are the brave Alex and the mysterious middle-aged Gil Clark, who has been winning even in his first time participating. Who will win? I can’t take my eyes off them.”
The host raised his voice higher than usual to liven up the atmosphere.
Since it’s the finals, they seem to be doing their best.
“Well done, you’ve come this far, Gil Clark.”
“Yeah, that’s impressive, Alex.”
“Hmm, of course. I’m a hero. Don’t lump me in with the average person out there.”
The referee blows the whistle to start the match.
The hero charges in as soon as the match begins.
He takes the sword he is holding and prepares to thrust, aiming for my neck.
In a panic, I somehow managed to block it with the sword I had in my hand.
“Oh, come on, are you trying to kill me?”
“Hmph, you should have just died quietly.”
“What?”
“I’ve never liked you before. I’m going to take this opportunity to kill you.”
I knew Alex didn’t like me.
But I never thought he would go so far as to try and kill me…
“Come on, let’s go!”
The hero’s sword skills are incredible.
It was pure amateur swordplay.
But that’s still okay.
Because it has overwhelming power.
It makes you wonder where such power comes from in such a slender body, but the impact you feel when these swords clash is undeniable.
The hand holding the sword goes numb.
As expected, it’s not just for show that he is the strongest human being.
“What’s the matter, old man? You won’t even scratch me like that!”
“Ugh.”
The swordplay comes in waves.
It was unclear whether his body, strengthened by the Soul Eater, would be able to withstand it.
Seeing an opening, I tried to launch a few attacks, but they were all blocked by a supernatural reaction that could be called wild instinct.
What ridiculous strength.
…But it’s not like we can’t win.
I remember the secret magic training I had with Renfri.
Before the final match against the hero.
I was receiving training in magic from Renfri.
“It looks like you’re having quite a hard time.”
“I know, but I don’t feel like I understand the fundamentals of this magic.”
“Well, that’s because it’s a magic that living beings normally can’t understand.”
“I guess it’s impossible to learn after all…”
Just as I was about to give up, Renfri put his hand on my shoulder.
“It’s okay. You have died once. Just remember what happened then.”
“When I died.”
It was dark, cold, and I felt like I was at the bottom of the deep ocean.
Is that the feeling you had back then?
“It looks like you’ve found your answer. Don’t forget that feeling during the real thing.”
“Yes”
That’s right. Remember that feeling.
Remember that feeling you had when you were so frustrated you just couldn’t die!
“Die, Gil Clark!”
“I am not nothing, but I am not alive either. My body is surely in the next world, not this world. “Spiritualization Brave
The weight of the sword instantly disappears.
Even the weight of my body disappears.
The hero’s sword passes through my body.
“That’s ridiculous… You think my attack went through…?”
“This is the ultimate necromancy magic. Spiritualization. Turning myself into a spirit.”
Physical attacks no longer work on me.
In this state, I’m invincible.
I materialize my sword and slash at the hero.
The tip of the blade has been rounded off for use in matches, so it feels more like a punch than a slash.
He tries to block it with his sword, but the sword reverts to a spirit form, slipping through and materializing again when it comes into contact with his body.
This was a one-sided attack, completely different from before.
The hero visibly begins to get impatient.
“That’s stupid, that’s stupid, that’s stupid!!! I, the Hero, can be defeated so easily. That’s stupid. I am the strongest man!”
” You’re the strongest former human .”
“What?!”
He defeats the hero with the ultimate magic of the former Demon King, Morsilence.
I never thought it would turn out like this.
A month ago, when he was doing odd jobs for the hero and acting as a decoy, he never even thought about it.
But now I have a clear vision of victory.
“I’ve changed since you banished me.”
“Dammit, you want an apology for banishing me now? I only banished you because you were useless. It’s not my fault!”
The hero’s body was in tatters after being slashed unilaterally.
I’ve never seen such a brave man.
“No, I don’t want an apology. There’s only one thing I want: your defeat. Hero Alex!”
“There’s no way anyone would lose to someone like you!”
Even so, the hero’s attack misses.
The game is already over.
The hero Alex has no way of defeating me.
「No, I don’t want to lose. I’m the hero, the strongest of humanity…」
“Unfortunately, you will lose. At the hands of me, the person you looked down upon.”
He delivers a powerful blow to the hero.
The brave Alex collapsed helplessly.
“The winner is the unexpected Gil Clark!!”
I win.