Avoid Yandere Constellation

At that moment, inside the magic circle, Mild was controlling the monsters.

“Damn it!”

He furrowed his brows and stomped on the ground.

‘How is this possible?!’

He had imagined people being ravaged, but contrary to his expectations, the monsters were being slaughtered instead.

The number of monsters was visibly decreasing. Even though most of them were lower-ranked, it was absurd for them to be unable to even breach the estate and be reduced in number. Defending while fighting was a different level of difficulty.

‘What should I do…?’

He felt anxious. Right now, he was hiding near the dungeon, so he was safe.

‘It’s only a matter of time before they notice me.’

To begin with, the people slaughtering the monsters didn’t seem to be fighting seriously. Rather than fighting…

‘It feels like they’re just disposing of trash.’

They were slaughtering the monsters like they were trash, as if they were an army of ants. If they were this powerful, they would quickly notice this place.

So, he needed to retreat. Otherwise, he would end up like the slaughtered monsters. Just then…

“M-Mild-nim! An intruder has appeared!”

A subordinate ran to him in a panic and reported. Mild widened his eyes and immediately looked towards Aberdeen Estate.

However, contrary to his expectations, the people dealing with the monsters were still there. This meant…

‘Is it someone else?’

He didn’t know who had invaded this place, but one thing was certain.

‘They’re definitely weaker than those guys.’

If they had the same overwhelming power as those people, he wouldn’t be alive right now.

No, even before that, the subordinate who came to inform him wouldn’t have been unharmed. So, they were definitely manageable opponents.

‘I really want to run away, but…’

If he did, he might attract pursuers. Therefore, he needed to quickly deal with the intruder and escape. After making up his mind, Mild nodded and said…

“Go and deal with that guy, then escape from here.”

“Yes!”

With that, the two of them took heavy steps towards the intruder.

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“Hoo…”

Kaine sighed softly. He briefly examined his body.

‘Hmm. I guess I’ve grown a lot.’

After all, he had effortlessly killed all the cult members around him, without showing any signs of fatigue. When he first possessed this body, it was weaker than an average person.

But now, he was effortlessly killing the cult members, who were considered strong on the continent. Moreover…

‘I haven’t even used my full strength yet.’

The reason he came here wasn’t just for the quest.

‘I also wanted to test my own strength.’

To be honest, he hadn’t used his full strength since obtaining the additional Demonic Magic Power. If his growth had continued at the same rate, it would be a different story.

‘With the inventory, I’ve become even stronger. Plus, I’ve been training.’

Because of this, he couldn’t help but be curious about his current level of power.

‘When will I find a suitable opponent to test myself?’

As he thought this, like waiting for a friend, a voice reached his ears.

“What should we do…?”

“H-Hey, why is that monster just standing there?”

“Should we kill it now?”

The cult members surrounding him looked at him anxiously. Kaine looked at them and raised one corner of his mouth.

“What are you waiting for? Come on in.”

“…….”

“…….”

They remained silent in response. Kaine spoke to them in a sarcastic tone…

“If you don’t move, I’ll come to you.”

As he said this, he activated his physical enhancement. At the same time…

-Woong!

Clear Demonic Magic power flowed through his circuits. His Demonic Magic power had increased significantly.

It wasn’t that he had a lot of Demonic Magic power before, but he couldn’t say he had a lot either. Before his possession, he had never trained his Demonic Magic power. But now, things were different.

Thanks to his daily training…

-Waaak!!!

His Demonic Magic power had increased considerably. Of course, the elixirs he consumed also played a role.

The cult members looked dismayed at his physical enhancement. Kaine ignored their reactions and…

-Smack!

Punched the guy in front of him. The cult member didn’t even have time to react and was hit squarely. Then…

“Cough!”

He was slammed into the rock on the other side. Like a stone skipping on water.

“So, fast!”

“Damn it!”

The remaining two members realized that they would be next if they stayed there. The two guys on either side of him swung their weapons down at him, as if grasping at straws.

“Die!!”

“Die!!!”

They shouted, trying to shake off their fear. The attack caused dust to rise. As the dust cleared…

“Huh?”

One of their companions had his head cut off. Seeing this, the last remaining cult member…

“Eek!”

Let out a pathetic scream and ran away. However, Kaine wasn’t going to let him get away.

“Let’s try this.”

Kaine said, putting the weapon of the guy he had just killed into his inventory. The next moment…

-Whoosh!

He infused Demonic Magic power into the weapon and launched it towards the fleeing guy. The sword moved at an incredible speed. Then…

-Poke!

It accurately pierced the guy’s face. He died with his eyes wide open, terrified.

‘Hmm. I guess these guys aren’t even worth testing.’

He still couldn’t gauge his own level. Even when facing the cult members, he didn’t even need to warm up. As he wondered when the branch leader would arrive, Kaine’s messenger brought the branch leader to him.

“Branch Leader-nim, this is him!”

The messenger quickly finished his words, and the branch leader arrived, looking confident.

‘If someone saw him, they’d think he’s the branch leader’s older brother.’

Reading his expression, it seemed like he was calling his older brother to settle a fight. Kaine felt like slapping him on the back of his head, but…

‘First, I need to deal with the branch leader.’

He couldn’t gauge the branch leader’s strength, but one thing was clear.

‘He’s strong.’

Of course, he wasn’t on the same level as Eileen or Skaya, who were outliers. But he was strong enough to be considered a sub-leader of the cult.

‘Well, even that is incredibly strong.’

To be a sub-leader, one must possess a certain level of power. As Kaine leisurely observed the branch leader, Mild narrowed his eyes and scanned the surroundings.

‘Did he do all this alone?’

His subordinates were completely ragged. Except for the one who came to inform him, all the others were already dead, terrified.

‘I can’t let my guard down.’

Mild asked Kaine…

“Did you do all this?”

“Yeah, I did. Why?”

“No, I just wanted to ask. Before we fight, I want to know if you want topretend you don’t know anything about this place.”

“Huh?”

Kaine widened his eyes at the unexpected question. Then, realizing Mild’s intention, he burst into laughter.

“Hahahahaha! So, you’re in a hurry to leave because you’re scared of those guys over there?” “…….”

Mild clenched his teeth in response. Kaine smirked and said…

“Silence is consent, you know. My answer is this.”

Kaine raised his middle finger. Then…

“Yeah, I figured as much.”

The branch leader infused Demonic Magic power into his hand and then thrust his palm towards Kaine. Kaine was a little surprised by the sudden long-range attack and turned his head to dodge.

-Boom!

The rock behind him was pierced in the shape of a palm.

‘Wow, I can’t get hit by that.’

In terms of total Demonic Magic power, Kaine was a few levels above him. However, due to his lack of skill and technique, getting hit by that attack would be bad. Just the splash of the attack made blood flow from his cheek.

‘This is why skill is important in a fight.’

Kaine realized anew how crucial skill was in a fight. He used Demonic Magic power instead of magic to enhance his body.

• Waaak!

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Of course, he also used his traits to create an aura-like effect. Blue Magic power radiated from his body. Mild narrowed his eyes.

‘…Don’t underestimate him.’

He couldn’t gauge the strength of the man before him.

‘If I underestimate him, I’ll die in an instant.’

The pressure emanating from the guy made him feel like his whole body was being crushed. Mild, not wanting to be outdone, also enhanced his body.

-Waaak!

Both of them finished their physical enhancements. At the same time, they stomped the ground. As if they had coordinated their moves.

-Boom!

Their fists clashed. Normally, Kaine should have overwhelmed the branch leader due to his greater total Demonic Magic power.

‘Skill difference is more important than I thought.’

With his skill, he withstood Kaine’s attack. Kaine briefly examined the guy’s fist.

Unlike Kaine, his Demonic Magic power was concentrated in one place. Despite having less Demonic Magic power than Kaine, he was covering for it with his skill. No wonder he was called a sub-leader.

‘I guess I’ve been too complacent lately.’

Recently, Kaine’s Demonic Magic power had increased significantly, and he thought he was stronger than Willly and Lisanna. But now, he felt like he had been delusional.

Recently, Lisanna’s skill had also been improving, and Willy had a high-level swordsmanship.

‘Fighting isn’t just about physical strength.’

As Kaine thought this, the branch leader’s calm voice reached his ears.

“You seem pretty relaxed.”

Then, Mild launched the condensed Demonic Magic power he had used earlier. And he did it at close range.

‘If I get hit at this distance…’

Dangerous! He felt a chill down his spine.

-Whoosh!

Mild grabbed the branch leader’s head with one hand and flipped backwards to dodge. Mild’s attack hit the empty air. At the same time…

-Bang!

Kaine stomped the ground with all his might. Several rock fragments flew into the air. Kaine looked down at the branch leader, buried in the ground, and said with a relaxed voice…

“Of course, I’m relaxed. It’s fun.”

“….Are you enjoying this situation?”

At his question, Kaine smirked.

“Yeah, you probably don’t know. But…”

“….?”

Mild, buried in the ground, tilted his head. Kaine continued…

“Only the winner can enjoy this.”

As he was about to stomp the ground again…

“Is that so? Then I’m also having a great time right now.”n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Again, the branch leader’s calm voice came from behind. At the same time, Kaine felt a chill down his spine.

‘Inventory!’

He used his trump card, the inventory.

“W-What?!”

The branch leader’s surprised voice reached his ears. He must have used a weapon to attack. Taking advantage of the branch leader’s momentary confusion…

-Smack!

Kaine kicked towards him. However…

“Ugh!”

Contrary to his expectations, the branch leader blocked Kaine’s attack with both arms. But it still had some effect.

“Tsk!”

The branch leader furrowed his brows. Kaine looked down at the guy buried in the ground. The next moment…

“….He’s someone else.”

The cult member who had looked confident earlier was now in his place.

‘Illusion magic…’

First of all, he didn’t have the ability to control all five senses. As far as he remembered, there was no such ability in the original work. Of course, even if he did, Kaine could resist it by being aware and using Demonic Magic power.

‘He must be using illusion magic to control the subordinates’ sight.’

Otherwise, there would be no reason to use his subordinates like that. After figuring this out, Kaine immediately turned his attention back to the branch leader. Then, he raised one corner of his mouth.

“This is fun.”