Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method Chapter 2857: 582: Slaying a Level-10 in Defiance! Blood Armor Complete Body!
Previously on Wizard: Starting With the Knights Breathing Method...
Using his formidable power, he quickly overcame the threat. After subduing the creature, he uncovered that the demon had kidnapped the princess of the Merfolk Empire!
Fortune favors me!
He swiftly transformed into the gallant rescuer of the damsel, speeding alongside the princess toward Sain World with utmost haste. Skipping any formal announcement, he invoked the Invisible Secret Word to bypass every safeguard, boldly manifesting within the merfolk's innermost chamber!
This Whale Emperor had ascended just a millennium prior, lingering at Level 10 Early Stage. He wouldn't even stand a chance against that Level 10 Fish Demon, the feeblest of the four mighty demons from the Abyss's 186th layer.
Levi felt utterly unafraid.
A heartfelt reunion between father and daughter.
The robust merfolk princess flung herself into the Whale Emperor's embrace, weeping like a delicate flower battered by storm.
Levi found this sight utterly unappealing. His tastes leaned solely toward humans, perhaps extending to elves at a stretch; succubi were beyond his tolerance.
"Daughter, that cursed Fish Demon didn't harm you, did he?" The Whale Emperor examined her closely, noting only minor wounds on the princess, and exhaled a breath of relief.
"Father, no, I was rescued by this mighty human warrior... Oh, and what might your name be? I never got the opportunity to inquire." The princess pivoted and questioned.
The Whale Emperor gazed at the swordsman clad in black armor, his eyes brimming with astonishment.
"You... You're the Dusk Palace Master?"
Levi gave a nod.
"Indeed, it is I."
The Whale Emperor then glanced toward the assembled ministers.
"Have you reached out to Nora yet?"
The ministers shook their heads.
They shared the same confusion.
The mere mention of Levi, and there he stood.
Levi explained:
"I didn't notify the nobles in advance. I was merely passing through this area, spotted signs of demonic activity, and decided to investigate. By chance, I encountered your princess—it was pure serendipity."
The Whale Emperor inquired warily:
"What brings you here, esteemed sir?"
Levi answered forthrightly:
"Two matters. Firstly, I seek to rally the merfolk into allying with Nora against the demons, to confront this unparalleled Great Tribulation. Secondly, I intend to slay the Old Sea Dominator, but since this lies within your domain, I've come to inform you."
The Whale Emperor and his ministers eased upon hearing the initial proposal.
They had been deeply debating this very topic moments ago, and the Whale Emperor had resolved to seek Nora's assistance, proposing a willing merger.
Yet the second proposal left them utterly dumbfounded.
"Destroy the Old Sea Dominator?"
A wave of disbelief swept across the ministers' faces.
The princess clasped her hand over her mouth in shock and gasped, "Kind sir, that Old Sea Dominator is a foe even my father struggles to vanquish—do you mean to pursue it single-handedly?"
The Whale Emperor pressed:
"Are you utterly assured of victory, sir?"
Levi responded:
"I won't claim absolute certainty, but it's certainly feasible to attempt. For the merfolk, my planned endeavor holds only benefits. Should I fail to fell the Old Sea Dominator, neither it nor its demonic forces will slip away unscathed!"
Abyss's initial 200 layers, Fish Demon overlord, Level 10 Early Stage.
This setup was perfect for unsealing his Blood Battle Armor. Letting this opportunity pass would make locating another fitting demon a challenge.
Levi required dominance to eliminate the Level 10 demon.
Still, he had a contingency ready. In case of failure, Lady Rowling would intervene, and together they'd eradicate it.
While this wouldn't activate the armor, it would deliver a crushing strike to the demons. Moreover, Level 10 demons were invaluable prizes in their own right.
The Whale Emperor pondered briefly:
"Very well, do you require my assistance, sir?"
Levi declared with assurance:
"Simply secure Kane World; I'll manage the rest!"
He had already scouted the demon encampment's layout: one Level 10, ten Level 9... Such an arrangement posed no threat to his Black Shadow Army.
The Whale Emperor spoke sincerely, "Regardless, we owe you profound gratitude, sir."
Levi wheeled about and departed, vanishing from the grand hall.
Only then did realization dawn on the Whale Emperor.
"How... did he enter?"
The ministers stood equally stunned.
This was a bastion of advanced civilization.
Yet this figure arrived and departed at will.
Such prowess was genuinely alarming.
Maybe there truly existed a path to vanquishing the Old Sea Dominator!
...
Silver spaceship.
Levi's form materialized.
Rowling inquired, "How did it go?"
"The merfolk civilization has consented to merge with Nora. Now, I must pursue that Fish Demon solo. I also request that you discreetly arrange a Raid Formation for me and ready a backup strategy. Under no circumstances can we allow that Fish Demon to flee." Levi stated.
"Understood, I'll ready multiple Legendary spells and formations. Are you certain you don't want my aid?" Rowling questioned.
Levi nodded, his expression firm.
His clash with the Holy War Monarch's avatar had bolstered his confidence.
His own might, the Blood Battle Spirit, combined with the Eight Formation Map!
These three potent aces, meticulously deployed, sufficed to trap and annihilate a Level 10 demon!
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Land of Darkness, demon outpost.
"Ruel, hasten to subdue the merfolk civilization, then hurry to the Nora frontlines," echoed the voice of the Water Demon Lord from a shadowy statue.
The Old Sea Dominator sported a crown of writhing tendrils evoking a fusion of fish and octopus, a massive back bearing leathery wings, and a hide armored in spines like those of a lionfish.
The Fish Demon category encompassed numerous water-dwelling demons sharing akin habitats. Surface tendrils marked a shared trait. They excelled in water manipulation, many wielding venomous abilities, ideal for overrunning sea-based societies such as the merfolk.
"My lord, I've hit a snag here. The merfolk civilization has produced a Level 10 powerhouse called the Whale Emperor. I can't overpower them for now—requesting reinforcements."
"I understand. I'll try to dispatch a Level 10 ally your way. Additionally, we're pursuing the Dusk Palace Master at present. Should you detect this individual's location, notify me at once." The Water Demon Lord's statue crumbled, its words dissolving into silence.