Chapter 68
"It's... so big..."
Before us, standing in the path after the lava dragons had been defeated, was Ignis—or rather, what used to be Ignis. His once 180 cm frame had swollen to three times its size, his muscular body now grotesquely bloated into a mass of jagged rock. His face, which could have once been called refined, was now twisted in rage, unrecognizable save for the remnants of his crimson hair.
"Lord Albert... what did he do to himself?"
"...Typical of him," Albert muttered, his voice grim. "This is a curse. One that grants power in exchange for everything else—even his soul. In this state, the only way to break it is to kill him."
"Him?"
"Cloud Rogue Foster. The demon who cursed me. The Fosters are a clan specializing in curses—ones that can bind even those stronger than them." Albert's gaze hardened. "Ignis was obsessed with killing Cecelia and Minato. If he was promised power, he would have taken the offer without hesitation. At this point, it's just pitiful."
"Ah, so it was a 'Do you desire strength?' kind of deal."
Of course, such bargains led to ruin nine times out of ten. If power could be gained so easily, no one would struggle for it.
"The real problem is his regeneration," Albert warned. "Unless we destroy him completely in one strike or shatter the curse's core—the 'Curse Gem'—he'll keep coming back. He's effectively an undead now."
"Annoying. Where's the gem?"
"Embedded in his chest. You'll see it—a red, jewel-like object."
Squinting, I spotted it—a crimson glint amidst the monstrous flesh. So that was the key.
"Can we just smash it normally?"
"Yes. But be careful. His strength has increased exponentially."
"Albie! Yuuka! Are you two okay?!"
Cecelia's voice rang out as she rushed over, relief washing over her face.
"This much is nothing. Yuuka?"
"Still plenty of fight left in me!"
"Thank goodness~! I knew you'd be fine, but with those numbers, I got a little worried."
Her eyes then flicked to Ignis, where Minato was effortlessly holding him off. Despite the monster's limbs—even his head—regenerating instantly after each strike, Minato showed no urgency. He was toying with him, buying time.
"If you're both fine, then help us finish this."
"Of course. Though, couldn't you two handle him alone?"
"Probably. But we can't rule out the curse caster having other tricks."
"Fair point. Let's end this together, just to be sure."
"Thanks. Minato's keeping him busy—we'll attack in unison."
"Understood. Let's go, Yuka."
"Right! Time to end this."
Chapters
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Chapter 9
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Chapter 12
- Chapter 13
- Chapter 14
- Chapter 15
- Chapter 16
- Chapter 17
- Chapter 18
- Chapter 19
- Chapter 20
- Chapter 21
- Chapter 22
- Chapter 23
- Chapter 24
- Chapter 25
- Chapter 26
- Chapter 27
- Chapter 28
- Chapter 29
- Chapter 30
- Chapter 31
- Chapter 32
- Chapter 33
- Chapter 34
- Chapter 35
- Chapter 36
- Chapter 37
- Chapter 38
- Chapter 39
- Chapter 40
- Chapter 41
- Chapter 42
- Chapter 43
- Chapter 44
- Chapter 45
- Chapter 46
- Chapter 47
- Chapter 48
- Chapter 49
- Chapter 50
- Chapter 51
- Chapter 52
- Chapter 53
- Chapter 54
- Chapter 55
- Chapter 56
- Chapter 57
- Chapter 58
- Chapter 59
- Chapter 60
- Chapter 61
- Chapter 62
- Chapter 63
- Chapter 64
- Chapter 65
- Chapter 66
- Chapter 67
- Chapter 68
- Chapter 69
- Chapter 70
- Chapter 71
- Chapter 72
- Chapter 73
- Chapter 74
- Chapter 75
- Chapter 76
- Chapter 77
- Chapter 78
- Chapter 79
- Chapter 80
- Chapter 81
- Chapter 82
- Chapter 83
- Chapter 84
- Chapter 85
- Chapter 86
- Chapter 87
- Chapter 88
- Chapter 89
- Chapter 90
- Chapter 91
- Chapter 92
- Chapter 93
- Chapter 94
- Chapter 95
- Chapter 96
- Chapter 97
- Chapter 98
- Chapter 99
- Chapter 100
- Chapter 101
- Chapter 102
- Chapter 103
- Chapter 104
- Chapter 105
- Chapter 106
- Chapter 107
- Chapter 108
- Chapter 109
- Chapter 110
- Chapter 111
- Chapter 112
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