Rise of the Rejected Deity from Chaos-Chapter 130 - 129: The Sixth Demon | The Villagers’ Life Force

"You do not have to worry about the villagers or give them any of your attention because I won't be killing them," the demon informed.

"Not that I could even if I wanted to, or else I'm that fed up with living," he added. "Because Kiriza would never let that slide. They're his livestocks after all."

"So, instead of worrying about the villagers, whose lives are more assured than yours, I would—"

The demon's words were cut short as Seiya, with a single step forward, appeared before him. "Thank you for the information," Seiya whispered, then, with a swift strike, he swung his sword horizontally, slicing through the array of weapons and clipping a few strands of the demon's hair. The demon, quick to react, had dipped just in time to avoid the blade's full reach.

The weapons clattered to the ground, severed in half. The demon attempted to leap away, but Seiya, faster still, seized him by the neck with a firm grip, swept his legs from beneath him, and slammed him hard into the ground.

"I'm tired of this. Let's just end it," Seiya muttered, raising his sword with the tip angled downward, ready to bring it down upon the demon.

Just inches from piercing the demon's skull, a thick metal helmet—reminiscent of those worn by knights—materialized over his head, clanging against the sword and causing it to veer off course.

Pressing the demon down, Seiya swiftly re-adjusted his grip on the sword, poised for another strike. But as he brought the blade down, an array of swords erupted from the ground, plunging into Seiya's stomach.

Among them, a spear shot through him, extending further and hurling Seiya backward, away from the demon.

The demon quickly scrambled to his feet, leaping back to lengthen the distance between them.

Seiya plucked out the spear embedded in his stomach, revealing a gaping wound that pooled blood onto the ground.

The spear immediately shot back to the demon like it was pulled by a strong magnetic force. It then disappeared into a blue tiny vortex that swirled in the air beside the demon like a portal before it closed and vanished.

From where the demon stood, he trembled slightly, cold sweat beading his face from what had just happened. His mind reeled, afraid of what Seiya's sword might've done to him had he not been that quick to react.

Fixing his gaze at the demon, Seiya spoke. "You… are a coward," he said bluntly. "What use is your power and potential if you lack the heart and courage to wield it?"

"Even a proclaimed king without a crown is no true king. Strength isn't granted merely by possessing the right qualities, nor is it found in one who fears using them in battle."

"When I sensed your presence and heard your heartbeat as you waited, I thought you were strong—at least you had all the qualities to be. But a man ruled by fear can never achieve anything in this world," Seiya continued, his tone calm yet edged with irritation at the demon's cowardice.

"Hmph!" The demon scoffed. "You may regard me as a coward for being cautious, but it matters little if it concerns me and not you," he spat, his voice thick with spite.

"This act of mine, the very one you consider cowardice, has been the one that has kept me alive this long," he continued. "I thought it was in both human and demon's nature to know when to withdraw and when to fight. I have always known when to withdraw, and that is why—"

"I'm fairly certain that is the only thing you know best to do," Seiya interrupted, cutting the demon off mid-sentence.

Smirking softly, the demon answered. "You're not wrong. Though to me, I consider it wisdom. That is why," he slowly started inching back. "I'll LIVE to fight you another day."

"I was already bored of this place and getting ready to leave anyway."

Seiya's brows wrinkled in irritation beneath his blindfold, taking a step to move forward only to be halted by the demon with a hand gesture.

"Don't be in a hurry because I'll definitely come back to fight you—just not now because I'm in no mood to die yet. But I'll definitely find you, to claim both your weapons…" he paused, casting his gaze upward. "…and your heart," he added.

"You talk as if I'd let you leave to live," Seiya said coldly in a stern tone.

The demon stared at Seiya in silence for a moment before breaking into laughter. It was soft and low, far from the harshness one might expect.

Smiling big, he leaned forward. "It is like you have no idea in whose presence you stand," he said cheekily. "You think my ability is solely limited to what you know and you're judging based on that. However, the things I call, not only come to me, they accept me, so I can also go to them," he explained.

"That is why…" the demon stretched forward his hand and Seiya immediately lunged at him with his sword ready to strike, aiming to slice off the demon's hand to prevent him from using his ability.

But before he could close the distance, the same vortex swirling like a gate appeared—though a bigger one that quickly engulfed the demon.

"Adios," he said as the vortex completely engulfed him, disappearing.

Seiya came to a halt, letting drop his raised sword to his side.

"Kael," he called.

Yes, my Lord," Kaeliyus answered immediately.

Throwing up the sword, Seiya commanded. "Transform."

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Kaeliyus immediately transformed before the sword could reach the ground, bowing to Seiya with reverence before rising.

"The evening is wearing on," Seiya began while Kaeliyus listened intently. "And I would like to finish this fight as soon as possible."

"There are seven demons renaming," Seiya continued.

"Seven?!" Kaeliyus echoed.

"Yes. I can no longer sense or hear the heartbeats of three demons. They likely escaped during the time I wasted with this one," Seiya replied.

"You will fight," he continued. "You'll take the three demons to the west, while I handle the four to the east."

"I am honored, my Lord," Kaeliyus responded.

"Gather the villagers and line them up," he commanded. "I need to return their life force to reclaim my staff."