Rise of the Rejected Deity from Chaos-Chapter 128 127: The Sixth Demon [2]

The demon's eyes were the same color as his hair—black with no distinct color whatsoever. As Seiya announced his presence, the demon offered no response, only gazing back in silence.

Sitting on the stairs to the shrine, his elbow was propped up on his thigh, temple resting comfortable agaisnt his hand. He didn't budge when Seiya and Kaeliyus approached him, nor did he react when Seiya announced his presence. He simply gazed up at them from the comfort of his position.

Unbothered by the demon's disregard toward him, Seiya turned to Kaeliyus who stood a step behind him and commanded softly. "Come to me."

Instantly, Kaeliyus transformed into his sword and Seiya caught it before it plummeted to the ground.

Seiya who was adjusting his grip on the sword, was drawn by the demon's low voice that brushed past his ears. He turned to him, silently questioning what the demon had said.

Ignoring Seiya like he wasn't there, the demon stretched out his hand, muttering, "come."

For a moment, neither Seiya nor Kaeliyus said anything, simply waiting to see and understand who or what the demon was calling to.

However, several moments passed by with the demon's hand lying in wait, yet nothing happened or came into his waiting hand.

Retracting his hand, a soft smile played on the demon's lips—a gentle smile that softened the blank rigid expression he had earlier worn.

"It seems I cannot take over your sword," he said, his voice as gentle and soothing as a soft breeze.

Seiya glanced at the sword in his hand then back at the demon. Since his eyes were currently not in good condition, he couldn't see well—hence, the tilting to get a properly look.

"I had always been able to take over anything I called," the demon continued, still sitting and maintaining his position. "Anything that hears my call is certain to come to me," he mused softly, his gaze fixed intently on the sword. "Though I wonder why it is different with yours."

"Well," Seiya began softly in response. "My orders are absolute, so it cannot defy me," he informed boldly.

"Must be so," the demon agreed with no protest. "But I wonder…." he continued, finally rising from his seat. He was slightly taller than Seiya, and standing on the step, he loomed over Seiya, who stood on the ground below.

"…If anything other than your sword would adhere to your absolute command," he grinned softly, his expression almost devoid of malice—resembling that of a saint.

Smiling, the demon extended his hand toward Seiya and called, "come."

Instantly, Seiya felt his heart pound hard against his chest like a rock hard stone, pushing forward like it wanted to burst out. Seiya's posture slightly hunched forward, coughing out blood.

"Make way for it to heed my call," the demon continued, hands still extended toward Seiya.

Like a dagger carving into flesh, deep lines began to appear across Seiya's chest, drawing blood as they traced a square pattern—tearing away a chunk of his flesh and revealing a gaping wound that pooled blood onto the ground.

Seiya's heart surged forward from his chest, hurtling toward the demon's outstretched hand. But Seiya moved with swift precision. As his heart landed in the demon's grasp, Seiya swung his sword with fierce accuracy, severing the demon's wrist and sending the heart tumbling into the air.

"You're fast," the demon commended, still smiling gracefully—his demeanor calm and composed. However, before he could react, Seiya leapt into the air, catching his heart and leaping backward—putting a fair distance between himself and the demon.

The demon remained on his spot, unbothered, with no hint of moving forward. His severed wrist healed in no time and as he lowered his hand to his side, he lifted his gaze to meet Seiya's.

"Are you sure you're human?" He asked softly, his eyes betraying no emotion. "From what I know, you should be dead with your heart ripped out," he continued. "The humans I know die the moment their heart stops or is torn from their chest. However, your heart is basically in your hand, pulsing so vibrantly with life despite being ripped out."

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Raising a brow, he asked. "Isn't that just odd? This situation screams of a demon. I highly doubt any human could survive such a feat."

Within him, Kaeliyus himself was in shock—finally realizing why Seiya hadn't dropped dead when he burst a hole in his chest during their fight. Although the situation still puzzled him because he wasn't aware of this side of Seiya or this capability.

"Anyways," the demon spoke again, drawing their attention. "Your heart heeded my call, so hand it over." The demon stretched out his hand and Seiya's heart slipped out of his grip, shooting toward the demon like it was being pulled by an unseen force.

Seiya followed suit, commanding within him to Ibyu, asking him to transform into its petite form. But Ibyu neither responded nor heeded his command.

Before his heart could land in the demon's grasp, Seiya appeared before him, swiftly lifting the handle of his sword and striking his heart upward with a precise blow.

Amazed by Seiya's speed, the demon smiled. "I could always just call it back," he remarked.

Without a single moment wasted, Seiya lunged upward, snatching his heart and darting away with blinding speed. In the brief instant, Seiya vanished from sight, causing the demon's eyes to widen in astonishment.

An exhilarated grin spread across his face, his pulse quickening as he crouched and sprang forward, following Seiya with the same speed. The demon rapidly closed the distance, gaining on Seiya as he raced back toward the village entrance.

As the demon closed in on him, running alongside Seiya, he called once more to Seiya's heart, swinging his hand in an attempt to strike Seiya backward.

Quick to react, Seiya planted his foot firmly, dropped low, and evaded the strike, curving behind the demon and resuming his sprint.

With renewed speed, Seiya pulled ahead, leaving the demon trailing behind as he raced toward the village entrance—heading straight for his staff floating above.

Just as Seiya reached beneath his staff, the demon caught up, cutting in front of him. He reached out to seize Seiya's heart, but with the hilt of his sword, Seiya knocked the demon's hand aside.

In that same instant, he propelled his heart toward the staff, commanding softly, "Be still."