Playing the Perfect Fox-Eyed Villain Chapter 6

Episode 6. Adaptation (1)

“Thank you for your hard work, master.”

When I returned to the mansion, the servants came out to greet me.

I nodded and took off the coat I was wearing. He came running up to me, panting, and took it with both hands.

“It’s late for dinner. Should I get ready?”

“No, dinner is ready.”

“Yes? Oh…… Okay.”

Strangely enough, even though I hadn't eaten dinner, I wasn't that hungry. I didn't even feel tired.

Perhaps, it is because 'Yurien's' trained body is beyond ordinary.

It would not be an exaggeration to say that it was a world of difference compared to when I was an ordinary man in South Korea.

I headed straight to my office.

I had no desire to sleep or eat, but there were a lot of things to think about.

First, let’s talk about the ‘actions taken by the Council of Elders’ today.

“I knew that Brother Herand was sent to spy on me, but…….”

He untied the sword from his waist and placed it on the table.

The quiet crunch of metal on metal echoed.

“Surely, I never imagined that the Elder Council would have had any influence on the entrance test… Damn it, damn it! Damn it!”

I'm telling you not to use formal language when talking to yourself.

He hit his mouth with his hand.

I thought I would gradually get used to it, but I still can't get used to this crappy polite language.

At least it doesn't matter if the monologue comes out normally.

“Phew…….”

I took a deep breath and resumed my thoughts.

I knew full well that the Crypak family, which controlled the Council of Elders, was trying to oust me.

Because Yulian's previous actions were enough to make the family frown.

But I never thought it would reveal its true colors so quickly.

I've said it several times, but if you get kicked out of the family now, it's going to be a big problem.

The moment a crack appears in the stronghold called 'Yurian', one finds oneself in an unmanageable situation.

'It won't be good if it goes on like that.'

There are already a lot of eyes watching.

It is no exaggeration to say that there are countless people in the empire who hold a grudge against Yurian, including 'Irene de Donatien' whom we saw today.

'I wish I could solve it right away.'

Honestly, the circumstances aren't good enough to even think about the 'Cryphat family'. I wanted to put it off as long as possible and plan for later.

But if something like today happens again… … will we be able to get through it like we did today?

'At least the entrance test. It would be better to adjust the conditions a little.'

As a member of 'Closed Eyes', I will probably serve as an instructor for the entrance test a few times in the future.

It seemed like at least some action should be taken.

Because I don't want something like this to happen again.

“I guess we’ll have to talk about it when I report my test results tomorrow.”

After gathering my thoughts, I looked at the scabbard on the table.

It is no exaggeration to say that this is the skeleton that forms the basis for the character of 'Yurien'.

The pride and arrogance he displays could be said to come from his swordsmanship, the skill he uses to wield this 'sword'.

Because he has confidence in his own power, he can overpower anyone, no matter where he is. That's why he has so many enemies, but he still has his neck hanging on.

'I should have that kind of strength too.'

A powerful force to suppress others.

I grabbed the handle of the sword.

The hardness and coolness of the metal were transmitted to my fingertips over the added leather to increase the grip.

Although he did hold a sword during the entrance exam, it was just a device to scare the prospective students. It was literally a tool to show off his performance.

'Because I didn't even draw my sword.'

So, this was the first time I pulled out my sword.

I slowly gained strength from the strange tension.

Srrrrung─

The blade appeared with a sound of metal rubbing against metal.

The sight of the sword glowing softly in the moonlight was truly magical. It seemed as if it was begging to be swung around.

It's a tool that takes people's lives, and it feels like that.

Somehow, I felt a chill, but at the same time… … .

“It’s beautiful.”

The Taoist temple, softly reflecting the moonlight, was truly beautiful.

Besides, for some reason, I could see in my eyes the path of how to swing the sword.

Should I call it the Sword Road? Something like that.

'It must be because of this.'

I know the general reason.

It must be because of the characteristics that Yurian possesses.

▶ Characteristics, "Natural Inspector"

Grade: Unique

▷ You have been familiar with the sword since birth. You were born to walk the path of the sword.

▷ You can handle anything regardless of its type as long as it has the shape of a 'sword'.

Unique characteristics of the named inspector characters appearing in <Let's Kill the Demon King Now>.

Characters with this trait tend to excel in swordsmanship from a young age.

Naturally, Yurian, who caught the eye of the swordsman Haydn Reich, also had the trait of a 'natural swordsman'.

'but.'

Whoosh─!

As I swung my sword along the visible sword path, a cool sound echoed through the night air.

“This is not enough.”

Although Yurian's swordsmanship was excellent, this level of skill was overflowing in the empire.

Just thinking of the named characters right now, there are dozens, including the Black Knight Hayden Reich.

If you further consider the supporting characters, the number could reach hundreds.

Nevertheless, the reason this guy with pathological thinking was able to survive was because he had an exceptional strength that most characters couldn't keep up with.

It is also thanks to his keen eyes that can see right through emotions and his overwhelming understanding of 'Aura'.

“To handle Aura, you need to understand Mana.”

Having thought that far, I stood still and began to focus on the element called 'mana' that exists in the heart.

Now I have Yurian's body.

Even if he has no memories, everything he has accomplished is sure to be stored in this body.

If we can just revive this, dealing with Aura won't be difficult.

It started with such a simple thought, but the results came faster than expected.

To conclude, I could feel 'Mana'.

I never imagined that I could feel 'Mana', which I only knew through settings, so easily, but in a way, I guess this is the talent that 'Yurien' possesses.

'I didn't know mana could be felt so easily. Then wouldn't that be possible?'

Maybe that's why I became greedy.

If you can feel 'Mana' so easily, wouldn't you be able to use the special technique that Yurian used easily?

Yurian's specialty, the Moonlight Sword.

When you wrap an aura around a weapon, only a faint glow appears around the edge of the blade.

But Yurian's aura was different.

Not only the edge of the blade, but the blade itself glowed with a bluish glow.

When people saw this, they called it the 'Moonlight Sword' with both respect and fear.

Because the appearance is as if it is bathed in moonlight.

“It wouldn’t be bad to give it a try.”

Anyway, it's one of the weapons that 'Yurien' must have.

Well then, it might be worth checking.

We will have to figure out how far we can go before we can come up with countermeasures.

'It's something that needs to be proven someday, sooner or later.'

I closed my eyes and focused again on my heart, where the mana was concentrated within my body.

As someone who knows the setting of <Let's Kill the Demon King Now>, I naturally knew how to use the 'Auror'.

All you have to do is transport the mana stored in the heart to the body's mana organ, the 'mana blood'.

Of course, it seems easy if you just explain it with words.

However, if you fail to complete this process properly, you will end up in a vegetative state.

If you are not careful and the mana does not go to the mana blood and flows backwards, it can damage major organs, including the brain.

This is truly high risk, high return. So, you need to proceed with caution.

There are a total of 38 mana blood vessels in the body.

Six 'major veins', like giant rivers.

There are 32 'small veins', like small streams.

In order to be called a double 'Aura', the 'Gaemun', the great blood vessels of the heart and head, and the 'Hyumun', which leads from the heart to the head, must be activated.

'It's a setting that's been going on for a long time, but… … .'

I know the theory well.

But just because you know the principles in your head, applying them to reality is a separate issue.

Even activating 'Mana Blood' requires taking on a great risk.

That's why I suddenly got scared.

I'm worried that I might end up like those who met a terrible end while activating their auras.

but…….

'My body is telling me.'

Yurian's body was whispering to me the feeling of 'Aura'.

Thanks to that, some kind of connection was created between me and this body.

The head is 'theory'.

The body is 'in action'.

It was already complete before I even tried it.

There was no need to be afraid.

I took a deep breath and sent mana into the two main blood vessels, the 'Opening' and 'Restoration'.

The strange sensation of mana flowing was truly unfamiliar, but I soon became accustomed to it.

Soon, an unknown power began to boil throughout my body.

'Body strengthening through mana.'

This is also part of 'Aura'.

But Yulian's body did not end there.

His signature weapon, the 'Moonlight Sword', has not yet been revealed.

'Let's focus.'

Closing my eyes again, I held the sword with both hands and began to gather my senses.

“Ugh…….”

Unlike when I was focusing on the Mana Blood, when I focused on the 'Sword', it seemed like the Mana was showing a negative reaction.

That's because 'Mana Blood' is a part of my body, but it is not a part of my black flesh, nor is it an organic substance.

Transferring mana to another medium was a task that entailed more resistance than expected.

But how can you do this work so casually?

That's why they're called monsters, strong people, etc.

For a moment, the burning pain passed through my entire body.

Soon, silence came over us as if nothing had happened.

Is it finally stable?

I opened my eyes slowly.

“……Moonlight Sword.”

⇒ Acquired a new trait, “Moonlight Sword: Unfinished.”

The first thing that caught my eye was the elegant blue sword.

The expression 'covered in moonlight' showed an overwhelming presence, as if it were not an exaggeration.

It was, without a doubt, Yurian's Moonlight Sword.

A secret weapon that is the embodiment of sharpness and has cut off the heads of countless demons, and is the identity of Yurian.

The implementation was easier than I had worried about.

There's just one problem… … .

“Is it a crescent moon?”

The area transformed by the 'Moonlight Sword' was indeed small.

It was brighter than a full moon, more like a thin crescent moon.

“Haha, this is…….”

Still, I was somewhat satisfied.

Although it may not be as good as the real 'Moonlight Sword', it has proven that it can be used.

And it's only day 1.

To think that you can handle it perfectly from the beginning is arrogance.

“There are still many areas that need improvement……. Damn it, damn it! This damn mouth…… How long are you going to keep doing this!?”

Thud! Unable to hold it in any longer, I slapped my lips with the palm of my hand.

It seems like this guy's beak also needs a lot of improvement.