Max Level Newbie - Chapter 102

Chapter 102

‘That’s not it .

I just got tired because I had been continuously fighting powerful enemies . I’m just mistaking it . ’

However, such thoughts didn’t help Vulcan at all .

This was a simple matter of checking Fowaru’s level .

However, Vulcan’s instinct was making him feel uncomfortable . He was hesitant to use the SYSTEM because he was afraid of confirming his fear .

A moment had passed . However, that was enough for Fowaru to close the distance .

Vulcan, who had been hesitating, used the SYSTEM and checked Fowaru’s ability .

Fowaru’s level was displayed .

[Ancient Ferocious Eater Fowaru]

[917Lv]

“Damn it . ”

Vulcan promptly cursed .

It was too late for him to use the return scroll .

It was also probably too late for him to make a break for it .

Vulcan was confident about speed, but it looked like Fowaru’s approaching speed was significantly faster .

Vulcan tightly grabbed the blade’s handle, enough to break the handle of an ordinary blade .

He had to do his best and fight Fowaru .

Vulcan had no other option .

Kwaaaang!

With a loud sound of explosion as if a meteor crashed on the ground, Fowaru landed .

It seemed the man was not able to contain the overflowing power .

He was smiling big with his sharp shark-like teeth fully shown . Fowaru looked more terrifying than the demons from hell . Also, his skin looked tainted, and that was making Vulcan feel disgusted .

Vulcan knew Fowaru as the kind man who greeted customers with smiles at the general store . It was unbelievable to see Fowaru like this .

‘How could a man like this hide his true self all along?’

Actually, before that question, Vulcan pondered at how Fowaru could have become so strong . He couldn’t understand how it was possible .

Vulcan heard that Fowaru never set foot outside of the Espo City while Vulcan was grinding for 100 years for the Vitality Marbles .

Of course, there was a possibility of reaching a new height through meditation like Murim warriors . However…

‘Fowaru is not a Murim warrior… Also, even if he was one, the timing is just so odd . ’

Vulcan didn’t even dream about the possibility that this was the result of the items he gave to Fowaru .

He merely resented the terrible timing . Fowaru came back stronger than ever when Vulcan temporally lost the support of the Blue Dragon .

“Why?”

“Why? I heard you were in trouble, so I came as fast as I could to…”

“Cut the bullshit . ”

“… Hm? Really? Then how about this?”

Kaaang kaang

His teeth collided and made violent sounds .

The noise sounded as if blades were clashing .

Vulcan cringed because he hated hearing the noise . However, it seemed Fowaru was having fun watching Vulcan’s reaction . The smile on Fowaru’s face thickened . He made the noise louder .

KAAAANG KAAAANG KAAANG KAAANG

Fowaru looked juvenile .

Watching the man, Vulcan looked puzzled .

He could explain Fowaru’s viciousness as just something that Fowaru had been hiding until now . However, Fowaru looked like a huge weight was lifted off from him . The man looked light .

Actually, it felt like another being had taken possession of Fowaru’s shell .

It seemed even Fowaru realized that Vulcan was dumbfounded by all this . Fowaru stopped making the noise with his teeth .

Fowaru was enraged .

“You bastard! You dare to ignore me! I’ll chew you off!”

“… What . ”

“Ah, I shouldn’t do that . He is going to be my faithful slave from now on… I must not kill him . I mustn’t…”

Fowaru looked like he was going to charge in and kill Vulcan immediately . Now, he suddenly stopped his body and shook his head .

It was obvious that the man was not in his right mind .

Vulcan thought so as well .

The energy felt from outside and the level estimated through the SYSTEM explained that Fowaru who was standing before Vulcan was definitely powerful .

However, the behavior displayed by the man was no different from an old man suffering from dementia .

Vulcan looked at Fowaru for a moment and came to a conclusion .

‘It looks like… He tried to reach a new height through a dangerous path and ended up losing his mind . ’

Vulcan’s conjecture was close to what actually happened .

One hundred years ago, Fowaru received the items from Vulcan . In the end, Fowaru was unable to fight off his appetite . In just ten years, Fowaru consumed all of the Duke Demon’s Boots .

In comparison to other ferocious eaters, Fowaru possessed powerful will that was like cold-steel . He had been using his will power to suppress his appetite . However, having felt the powerful taste of the Duke Demon armor, holding out was impossible .

In the end, Fowaru absorbed more demon energy than he could handle . Fowaru started to lose his former self . Now, he became a being who was driven by instincts . His mind was coming and going .

“Kuhuhu . I see . That would be the better way . Hey, Vulcan!”

It seemed Fowaru had his thought organized . The man stopped muttering by himself and called Vulcan .

Vulcan glared at Fowaru with weary eyes . Vulcan didn’t respond .

Finding Vulcan’s reaction to be foolish, Fowaru said,

“You are shriveling big time . You scardy cat… I won’t hurt you, so don’t be afraid . Hey, can you see this?”

Fowaru brought out a small glass bottle .

It was a liquid that was brighter and clearer than blood . The liquid swirled around inside a glass bottle that was the size of about two fingers .

Fowaru looked at it and said,

“This is called the Elixir of Servitude . If I mix my blood with this and have it consumed by the one I want to use as a servant, I can work that bastard like a slave for one hundred years at will . Of all potions I made, I could say this is my masterpiece . Isn’t this incredible? Uuhahaha!”

“…”

“Tsk . Not going to say anything? Well, fine . I’ll go straight to the point . Drink this . If you do, then I’ll spare your life . ”

“… What . ”

“It’s as I said . Become my slave and work for me for 100 years… no, just 300 years . With your abilities, get me items… items like the boots you brought me before . If you continue to pay me tributes with such items, I’ll release you in 300 years… No! 500 years! I promise to release you after 500 years! What do you think? Isn’t that a great deal?”

Fowaru kept on increasing the duration as he talked .

Like a child, he was honestly telling Vulcan about his desire . Vulcan found this laughable . Also, Vulcan now learned exactly why Fowaru was after him . Vulcan felt his head clearing up .

‘So, you were tempted about the Duke Demon Set…’

It might have been the right answer . It might not have been as well .

Of course, Vulcan could not accept Fowaru’s terms .

Besides the fact about the promised duration that could not be trusted, Vulcan was absolutely enraged by Fowaru trying to enslave him over some items . Vulcan could not stand it .

Vulcan was even more angry about this because Vulcan had good impression about Jake, Fowaru’s pupil .

Vulcan thought about a distant memory where he met Fowaru for the first time .

‘Now that I think about it, the first impression was bad . ’

Thinking about not so pleasant memory, Vulcan nodded .

“All right . ”

“Kuuhu, I knew you would refu… What?”

“I said all right . Instead of dying… I think your proposition is better . ”

It seemed Fowaru was not expecting this . He looked at Vulcan and blinked his eyes .

However, he soon raised his head high up and broke into a huge laughter .

“HAHAHA! You have a pretty good brain on your shoulders…”

Shooooooc

Pazuzuzuzuzuk

It was at that brief moment when Fowaru’s gaze left Vulcan .

Aiming for this moment, Vulcan used the Land-fold for a surprise attack .

The target location was just behind Fowaru .

The attack measure was the Thunder God Blade, the one that Vulcan was most confident of .

It was quite literally lightning fast move .

It was the kind of move that would have been fatal to those who didn’t know about the existence of Land-fold technique . The attack was sharp enough to possibly decide the outcome of this duel in one move .

Explosive swing of the blade crossed the air . It looked like the Heavenly Lightning Blade was about to make a fine red line across Fowaru’s neck .

However,

KAAAGANG!

Fowaru’s face turned almost 180 degrees .

Vulcan’s blade was surrounded in full by powerful energy of Thunder God Blade technique . However, Fowaru blocked it with his teeth . Fowaru rapidly turned his head .

“Kuuuuk . ”

Because of Fowaru’s incredible power, Vulcan lost grip on the blade . Fowaru watched Vulcan putting distance . Fowaru said some swearing in inaudible pronunciations . He then clashed his teeth with violent intent to eat the Heavenly Lightning Blade .

However, because it was an indestructible item, it was not damaged from Fowaru’s attempt .

Vulcan quickly opened the equipment window through the SYSTEM and placed the Heavenly Lightning Blade back in the inventory . He then equipped it again .

The blade was wielded on Vulcan’s hand again . Fowaru was surprised to see this . He said,

“As I thought, a Player is a mysterious being . You can perform such a strange trick . ”

“…”

“Since you refused my deal, I’ll use you as a slave and turn you into an experimental rat . ”

Fowaru fortified his body with mana and said in a violent voice like a wild animal .

“Twt . ”

Like a reckless merchant at a commerce district, Vulcan spat on the ground and responded to Fowaru .

“Bring it on, you monster bastard . ”

* * *

Kwakwakwakwang!

Uududududuc

Kwaaaaaaang!

“Kuhu… How could this be? You are a lot more powerful than I thought . I think you are even stronger than my former self from a hundred years ago! What an insane growth rate!”

Although he was talking, Fowaru continued to move restlessly .

It was to catch up to Vulcan who was dodging in all sorts of ways with sparks surrounding his body .

“How did you become so strong so fast? Huh? Hey, say something!”

Fowaru was acting like a juvenile who was chasing a vagrant while throwing pebbles at him . With unpleasant tone of voice, he continued to pester Vulcan with questions .

However, Vulcan, the one who was on the receiving end of the attacks, had no moments to spare to answer the questions .

Fowaru’s punches were coming at him like endless waves . There were also invisible shockwaves that were difficult to dodge .

Vulcan was the type who exuded greater power in difficult combat situations . However, despite this, Vulcan couldn’t find any gap in the waves of attacks to turn the tide in his favor .

He could only continue to diligently perform spirit transformation and Land-fold to create variables .

The goddess of victory was still intending to raise Fowaru’s arms .

“Eat this!”

Fowaru swung his arm in a large motion and launched a shockwave .

Vulcan leaned back his upper body all the way to avoid it . He then promptly straightened the back and breathed fire from his mouth .

Phuuuuuaaaaaak

The flame was shot to a wide area .

At the same time, Ifrit’s Fists were mixed in and launched toward Fowaru .

However, Fowaru laughed as if he thought they were pathetic . He smiled once . He opened his hands and created a barrier .

Fowaru used the barrier to charge in .

Purbupurpung

By an invisible square wall, all of Vulcan’s magic spells were neutralized .

However, due to large explosions, the dust clouds blocked everyone’s visions .

Vulcan finally felt his chance for attack had come . He used the Superheated Inferno .

Kwarururururu .

The flame spread from below Vulcan’s feet . It was like lava .

Fowaru checked the ground and realized he should not take this lightly . He hardened his face and violently swung his hand .

Whaaaaac

It was as if he just swept away a curtain . The dust clouds were completely gone .

However, several tens of thousand Infinite Flame Orbs bombarded the area immediately afterwards . The dust clouds rose up again .

“Petty schemes…”

Fowaru swung his arm again to secure his vision .

At that moment, he saw that Vulcan had come right in front of him .

It seemed Vulcan was not intending to spare any strength . The blade was wrapped in golden light, and the light was extending out like a lance . Vulcan was charging in .

Fowaru snorted . He raised his right hand and generated several tens of layers of barriers . At that moment, Vulcan’s body disappeared .

Shoooc

‘Kuku . Same trick!’

Fowaru’s both eyes popped out like a frog, and they rolled independently .

It was a bizarre move, becoming of a horror movie .

However, the move was perfect for securing his field of view .

With a method that defied common sense, Fowaru was able to see all sides around him . He quickly turned around and created several tens of layers of barriers .

Fowaru could make them without using his hand . However, doing so was going to reduce the defensive power of the barriers .

The energy contained in the blade that Vulcan was swinging was powerful . Even Fowaru could not take it lightly, so he had to put in efforts into generating the barriers .

‘After I block your attack, I’ll explode the barriers!’

The power of the explosion from the barrier in a close range was something even Fowaru was going to have a hard time withstanding .

He thought there was no way that someone like Vulcan would be able to block it .

Fowaru was smiling, thinking about how Vulcan would turn into neatly cut pieces of meat soon . However, he looked like he just realized the silliness in his idea .

His goal was capturing Vulcan alive, not kill him .

‘I should explode just one layer . ’

Fowaru decided to adjust the explosion’s power . By the time he came to a conclusion about what to do, he had turned his body all the way to the back .

However, there was nothing behind him .

‘… Um?’

Fowaru quickly surrounded his entire body in barriers and turned his head to the back .

Wharurururuk

By transforming into the Fire Spirit, Vulcan had teleported again to the back of Fowaru .

Vulcan disengaged the spirit form and struck down the Thunder God Blade toward the top of Fowaru’s head .