The Reincarnated Assassin is a Genius Swordsman - Chapter 1143

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Chapter 1143

“Jealousy?”

I furrowed my brow slightly as I looked at Evelyn.

“Evelyn has never been jealous before.”

Whether I went out with Lunan Slion to eat pearl ice cream or spent the entire day sparring and training with Martha, Evelyn never said a word—in fact, she’d always tell me to have a good time.

Sometimes I even thought it was fine that her interest in me seemed to wane, but I never imagined the word “jealousy” would suddenly emerge from her lips.

“….”

Evelyn said nothing, her eyes blazing with irritation as she glared at Rust.

“Maybe you misread the situation?”

I tilted my chin toward Rust, asking her to look again.

“No, I read it correctly.”

Rust smiled knowingly, insisting that Evelyn’s nature remained unchanged even upon closer inspection.

“She’s just been holding it in.”
“Why would she do that?”

I narrowed my eyes, clearly confused.

“Our Wrath really doesn’t understand these things, does he?”

Rust smiled and raised a finger.

“Why else? She’s holding back because she doesn’t want to displease you.”

She curled her lips as if asking why I would even question something so obvious.

“Can you shut that mouth of yours?”

Evelyn, rarely showing such an expression, glared at Rust with a fierce scowl creasing her brow.

“I was merely stating facts.”

Rust shrugged, claiming she had only answered because Raon had asked.

-So, she harbored jealousy too?

Wrath’s mouth fell open as if he were losing his mind.

-And she concealed it? I thought Rust was the ultimate stalker, but I was wrong! The Mad Woman reigns supreme and worst of all!

He released a sigh of relief, grateful that Evelyn wasn’t the one pursuing him.

“Hmm….”

Watching Evelyn’s contorted expression, I realized Rust’s words held truth.

‘She was being considerate, in her own way.’

If Rust claimed Evelyn’s jealousy rivaled obsession itself, then her true feelings must have been beyond imagination. The fact that she had concealed such profound emotions without letting them show all this time meant she truly cherished me, and I found myself grateful to her instead.
The fact that she had hidden such deep emotions without letting them show until now meant she truly cared for herself, so instead he felt grateful toward her.

“Receiving 【Lust】 changed into obsession from me wouldn’t be bad, but receiving 【Envy】 from Envy would also be a good choice.”

Rust laughed, saying she could help Evelyn grow no matter which of the two she received.

Shut up already!

Evelyn told Rust to stop and reached out her hand to her.

“I’ll hang up now. I’ve said all I need to say.”

Rust transformed into the Pink Aura Entity, dodged Evelyn’s hand, and stuck her tongue out playfully.

“This is really….”

Just as Evelyn was about to channel her mana in frustration.

“Thank you.”

I gave Evelyn a small nod of acknowledgment.

“What, what?”

Evelyn blinked blankly, her eyes wide.

“What did you just say….”

She shook her head, thinking she must have misheard.

“I said thank you for enduring everything so far.”

I wanted to express my gratitude to Evelyn for following my lead without being swept away by emotion.

“Oh? Oh, yes.”

Upon hearing my thanks directed at her, Evelyn lowered her head slightly in embarrassment—a sight utterly impossible to see from her usual demeanor.

“What, what! Me too!”

Rust thrust her face forward from within the pink aura, demanding that I thank her as well.

-Kyaaaaaaah!

Wrath shrieked in alarm and immediately scrambled backward.

“I’m grateful to you as well.”

I nodded to Rust, expressing my thanks to her too.

“Now stop playing around and transfer your authority to Evelyn.”
“You’re giving up Envy?”
“Another one will receive that. And….”

I turned toward Evelyn, a slight smile curling at the corners of my lips.

“Evelyn might be able to accept two authorities at once.”

Evelyn’s soul had endured centuries, so it was possible she could obtain multiple authorities like I had. For now, accepting Lust was the right choice.

“Well, sure. It’s not particularly difficult for me.”

Rust nodded and approached Evelyn.

“With my power, crave love even more intensely.”

She murmured that she looked forward to it, then gently traced her fingers across Evelyn’s wrist.

Whoooosh!

A rose-shaped pink flower bracelet, slightly different from her own, bloomed across Evelyn’s wrist.

“Finally, we have matching items!”

Evelyn smiled softly as she gazed at the pink flower bracelet on my wrist.

“I have one too! No, mine’s the real one, and yours is the fake!”

Rust pointed to the flower bracelet adorning her own wrist, baring her teeth in a grin.

“To become stronger…”

Evelyn ignored Rust’s words, her gaze fixed on the flower bracelet.

“I just need to obsess over Raon like I do now, right?”

She licked her lips coldly, delighted that she could now obsess legitimately.

“That’s right.”

Rust nodded.

“But no matter how much you obsess, you’ll never catch up to me.”

She curled her lips upward, stating that she was born from obsession itself.

“We won’t know who’s superior until we test it ourselves.”

Evelyn snorted defiantly, as if declaring she would never lose.

“How dare you?”

Rust lifted her chin, equally unwilling to back down.

“Stop fighting.”

I exhaled a weary sigh and stepped between Evelyn and Rust.

“Evelyn. From now on, focus on sensing the energy of that bracelet.”
“Got it!”

Evelyn nodded obediently, as if she would follow whatever I commanded, and stepped back to the side.

“Rust.”

I turned my attention away and approached Rust.

“I have one more favor to ask.”
“What is it?”

Rust nodded, as if inviting me to speak freely.

“Soon, the Archangels will descend and a war to destroy this world will begin. Will you fight alongside the True Demon King in that war?”

I gazed at Rust with the same impassive eyes that Wrath possessed.

“With eyes like that, I can’t refuse even if I wanted to!”

Rust exhaled excitedly, calling my gaze irresistible.

“I’ve already transferred my authority to that jealous fool, and since you possess lust, that should be enough to summon my full power!”

She laughed, saying it was entirely possible since she had also obtained the conditions to align causality.

“Thank you.”

Raon nodded at Rust.

“There’s nothing between us.”

Rust laughed with a hehe, her shoulder pressed against his as if they were already lovers.

-W-what do you mean between us!

Wrath’s jaw trembled as if seized by fear.

-What is between the True Demon King and you!

He gnashed his teeth, demanding she explain herself.

“Ufufu.”

Rust simply continued laughing endlessly, clearly delighted by the situation.

“Not where I can see you. Actually, just don’t do it at all!”

Evelyn sat down on the opposite side, her brow furrowed in disapproval.

-I-I haven’t done anything, so why does this keep progressing!

Wrath cried out in desperation, pleading to be left alone.

-Where is this relationship even going!

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After sending Rust and Evelyn away, Raon lay back down on the bed.

-Ugghhhhh….

Wrath lay there with skin as parched as drought-stricken fields, barely breathing. It felt as though Evelyn and Rust’s successive appearances had drained both his stamina and mental fortitude.

‘Are you alright?’

I let out a hollow laugh as I looked at Wrath, who was half-dead.

-This, this is a mistake of the dimensional system, it is.

Wrath exhaled a sigh so heavy it seemed to crack the earth beneath him.

-I never imagined two such ghostly beings would exist. No, the real problem is that a creature like you exists at all!

He shook his head vigorously, muttering that the world was doomed.

‘Is it that difficult for you to endure as well?’
-Hmph! The True Demon King is the lord of the Demon Realm! This level of hardship is nothing but child’s play!

Despite just admitting it was difficult, Wrath arrogantly tilted his gaunt jaw, insisting I not underestimate him.

‘Then that’s fortunate.’

I smiled brightly and extended my hand forward.

-Hmm? What do you mean by fortunate?
‘I was planning to check it later, but since you’re fine, I can look at it now.’

I snapped my fingers and summoned the reward messages I hadn’t checked yet.

[You have fought against Lust.]
[You have enlightened and awakened Lust.]
[You have achieved a great Achievement.]
[All stats increase by 100 points.]

A hundred points had risen from achievements related solely to Rust. It meant that awakening alongside her was such a momentous accomplishment.

-E, eighty?

Unlike when he said he was fine, Wrath’s face had turned dark as if bruised.

-These bastards really….

He trembled with rage not only at himself but at the System as well, his fists quivering.

‘No, it’s fine.’
-This is NOT fine!

Wrath shrieked and threw his head back.

-The True Demon King is not like this…!
‘Here, have this.’

Raon pulled out the last marble-shaped ice cream from his spatial pouch and shoved it into Wrath’s mouth.

-Mmmph….

Like the ice cream melting on his tongue, Wrath’s anger seemed to dissolve as he worked his mouth with a drowsy expression.

‘He really is simple.’

Raon chuckled softly and checked the next message.

[The grade of the trait 【Seolhwa’s Silver Veil】 has increased.]
[The grade of the trait 【Wrath’s Awakening】 has increased.]
[The grade of the trait 【Ascara’s Fighting Spirit】 has increased.]
[The grade of the trait 【Authority Enhancement】 has increased.]
[The grade of the trait 【Authority Operation】 has increased.]

This time, the messages were about trait advancement. Perhaps because I had learned how to infuse emotion into my swordsmanship, the messages concerning authority were particularly numerous.

-Mmph, mmph!

Wrath muttered something while pointing at the messages, but his expression didn’t seem particularly angry.
Well, he was angry, but it seemed the marble ice cream immediately soothed his rage.

‘Now I can clearly feel it.’

Raon clenched his fists as he felt the authorities of the Demon Lords burning within his soul.

‘How to use this power, and how to strengthen it.’

Until now, I had merely utilized the abilities I received as they were, but now I felt confident that I could properly harness and control the powers of the Demon Lords.
However, to achieve that, I would need to strengthen both my physical stamina and mental fortitude even further.

‘It’s a power that will eventually fade, but before that….’

Raon grasped the hilt of the Heavenly Sword with a heavy grip, his lips curling into a smile.

‘Derus Robert. I’ll pour everything into your body.’

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Raon confirmed that the reconstruction of the Shuper Holy Kingdom was proceeding smoothly, then packed his belongings and left the Dormitory.

-You’re returning later than I expected.

Wrath nodded with a pleased expression, apparently satisfied with this morning’s meal as well.

‘I needed to verify that the reconstruction is progressing properly and that there are no issues.’

Raon smacked his lips as he watched the Northern Center District where the ground was beginning to be filled in.

-And you’re the one who destroyed it all in the first place.
‘That’s exactly why I’m checking. I have to take responsibility.’

I regretted destroying the land and buildings to that extent, but I had provided enough construction materials and gold coins to not only restore it but to have plenty left over, so that place would be built even more splendidly and sturdily than before.

“Are you leaving now?”

As Raon passed through the Garden of the Royal Palace and was heading toward the Audience Chamber, Saint Hofen emerged from behind a well-trimmed thicket.

“I was planning to come find you, but why are you here?”
“My benefactor is departing, so of course I must see you off.”

Hofen showed none of the pretense one would expect from a king of a nation. He still seemed to live solely as a sincere holy knight, just as he had appeared at their first meeting.

“Thank you for saving Schpern, both before and now.”

He bowed respectfully, saying he wanted to express his gratitude once more before departing.

“Every time I see you, you’re bending at the waist. You’ll ruin your back at this rate.”

Saint Olga emerged from behind Hofen and clicked her tongue.

“You’ve thanked him enough already. Just let him go now.”

She lowered her brows, suggesting that Raon must find this burdensome by now.

“She’s right. You don’t need to apologize anymore.”

I smiled faintly and helped Hofen to his feet.

“We’re allies, after all. As I said, if we can help, it’s only natural that we do.”

I shook my head, saying there was no need for such excessive courtesy.

“I understand.”

Hofen rose with a faint smile. However, looking at his expression, it was clear he would offer excessive thanks again the next time we met.

“You’re leaving now?”

Olga narrowed her eyes while leaning her back against a white pillar.

“I have to. With the Sueper Kingdom’s support, I’ll pass the successor trials. Now I want to focus on training.”

As a Holy Kingdom with a long history, Sueper had a large population and significant influence.
Now there was more than enough possibility of passing the successor trials without needing support from other factions.

“How much stronger are you trying to become there?”

Olga exhaled sharply, as if realizing that catching up was now impossible even if she tried.

“I’m still far from my goal. My objective is to sever the head of Derus Robert.”

Thanks to the significant growth I achieved this time, I had nearly reached the level of the leaders of the Five Emperors Three Demons, but there remained a vast chasm between myself and Derus Robert.
During the remaining year and one month, I had to grow stronger at the cost of my life and close that gap.

“Derus Robert, huh….”

Olga glanced up at the sky for a moment, then slowly nodded.

“If someone else had said such a thing, I would have scoffed. But coming from you, I think you might actually pull it off.”

Unlike her usual manner, she spoke without harshness, offering her acknowledgment plainly.

“Huh?”

Hofen’s eyes widened as he looked at Olga.

“Saint Olga, what’s gotten into you? This is the first time I’ve seen you acknowledge someone like that!”

He let out a hollow laugh, saying it seemed the sun would rise in the west today.

“Am I a child? Do I only pout?”
“You certainly are a child. You do pout quite often.”

Hofen shook his head, remarking that she only ever spoke in that blunt manner.

“Could it be that you like Lord Raon….”
“Shut up!”

Olga, forgetting that Hofen was the King, raised her hand to strike the back of his head.

Whoooooosh!

As if the sun had suddenly collapsed, the Garden darkened with shadow. No—it wasn’t just the Garden; the entire Royal Palace was engulfed in a thick darkness.

Roooooar!

I narrowed my eyes as I beheld the colossal entity hovering above, obscuring both the sun and the sky.

“A Dragon.”

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