Chapter 82: Rebellion (4)
I’m completely outmatched. This was the first impression of Dell Gordon, the 3rd class knight, after crossing swords with Demon King Rainel.
Their poor affinity and Dell’s poor condition probably played a part in it too, but more than that, Demon King Rainel―― the gamelyon, was on another level of existence. Even after Dell boosted his physical abilities with the power of blessing and attacked his eyes with all his might, he was unable to even scratch him. Rainel had terrific durability.
Generally, it’s only natural for Death Knights to win. To that end, they were always prepared, moved as a group and utilized the enemies’ weaknesses. However, the gamelyon before him would most likely be hard for Dell to beat 1-on-1 even if he was in perfect condition.
He survived the earth-shaking roar with an armor of blessing. He was able to take it. Death Knights learned the technique of receiving first. He understood how to fight against someone stronger than him. But that alone couldn’t help him overcome this situation. The vampire fell from the hole in the wall. Rainel didn’t chase him and instead glared at Dell who interrupted him. Contained in his gaze was not killing intent. “Why are you letting that vampire escape… aren’t Death Knights the enemies of dark beings?”
Hearing Rainel’s inquisitive tone, Dell gripped his steel sword again and concentrated to let the blessing spread out on the surface of his body. He couldn’t exorcize Magical beasts but the abundant positive energy would become a physical barrier. It could even repel attacks if he let it coat around his body. Though he didn’t know how well it could work on somebody as strong as Rainel…
He wanted a weapon. The single-edged sword he always used. The weapon made of holy silver was not only highly effective against dark beings, but it was also very suitable for transmitting the blessing. Would he be able to wound the gamelyon if he had it?
Dell narrowed his eyes and glared at the Demon King.
“Death Knights ―― always do their utmost.”
It wasn’t like they had become buddies. If the one here instead of Dell was the Death Knight with a grudge against the undead, they might have first killed End and only then confronted Rainel. However, the biggest priority for Dell was to defeat Rainel. Therefore, he would do his utmost to achieve this goal.