The Reincarnated Assassin is a Genius Swordsman - Chapter 941

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Chapter 941

[You have obtained a new title: Sword Master.]

I let out a hollow laugh as I read the message while pressing down on Wrath’s head.

‘Both my epithet and title are Sword Master? Is this destiny?’
-D-Destiny my foot!

Wrath cursed loudly as he struggled through the messages to break free.

-That System bastard with zero creativity must have copied it!
‘That’s not possible.’

I shook my head calmly.

‘This title must have been created before the epithet Sword Master was ever used.’
-What do you m—

Wrath’s eyes widened as realization dawned on him.

‘Right. These reward messages appeared right after Grid left. Before the rumors about defeating the Black Tower Master even spread.’

These reward messages had come immediately after the war ended, but I hadn’t checked or accepted them due to my belief that Lencia was dead.

Seeing that the title Sword Master was generated before the epithet Sword Master was ever spoken, there was nothing else to say but destiny.

-Setting aside the title…

Wrath ground his teeth as he stared at the messages filling the space above the title.

-No matter how I think about it, there are just too many! This isn’t a marketplace!

He shook his head, unable to accept it.

‘If you can’t accept it, what are you going to do? Your master is the one giving them to you.’
-That master is the True Demon King! You thief!

Wrath waved his round hand, claiming that he was the owner of the powers contained within the message.

‘Now that I think about it, that’s true.’

I chuckled softly and nodded, my chin dipping in acknowledgment.

‘But it’s already come to me. There’s nothing I can do but accept it.’
—Ugh…

I pressed down on Wrath’s flushed head and examined the messages again.

[You have achieved a legendary feat that will be recorded in history.]
[You have defeated the Black Tower Master.]
[You have received recognition from the Lord of Gluttony.]
[All stats increase by 100 points.]

My hands trembled slightly as I read the topmost message.

‘A legendary feat recorded in history.’

I had dressed up my achievements with many different descriptions before, but this was the first time the system had written that something would be recorded in history. My fingertips quivered with pride.

‘It couldn’t be any other way.’

Even with Chamber fighting alongside me, I had slain the Black Tower Master—the absolute ruler of the Continent—in his own domain, and afterward, I had driven back Grid, the Lord of Gluttony, and obtained his authority as well. In truth, the phrase “a legendary feat recorded in history” was insufficient.

—A hundred points? No matter how legendary the feat, a hundred points at once doesn’t make sense!

Wrath’s jaw trembled violently.

—Even though stat efficiency decreases as stats grow higher, a hundred points at once is too impactful!

He shook his head, insisting that if I gained a hundred points, even I would need to relearn my body’s senses.

‘Hmm…’

I pressed my finger against the message and accepted the power contained within it.

‘You’re right about that.’

The moment I confirmed the message and received 100 points as a reward, my entire body’s muscles and bones felt as though they were severing and regenerating simultaneously.
Yet it was not pain—it was the exhilaration of growing stronger. For the first time in ages, my physical form was evolving to a higher plane of existence.

-Damn it…

Wrath watched me trembling from head to toe, biting his lip.

-You’re extracting the True Demon King’s spine to brew bone broth!

He kept clenching his fists, muttering that he barely had any bones left.

‘Since I’ve already taken your spine, should I ask you to make me some broth from cattle bones when we get home?’

I patted Wrath’s head with a hand that still hadn’t stopped trembling.

-Really, is that true?

Wrath’s eyes gleamed with interest at the mention of bone broth, and he licked his lips. Even in this moment, his appetite stirred—truly a creature devoted to food.

‘If that’s what you want.’

I smiled faintly and checked the next message.

[A new trait 【Authority Operation】 has been created.]

From the trait’s name alone, I could anticipate its general function.

‘Unlike 【Authority Enhancement】, this ability should allow me to wield the Demon Lords’ authorities as if they were my own power.’

I still couldn’t freely operate the authorities of the other Demon Lords except for Wrath’s 【Wrath】.

However, in this recent war, thanks to the power of Zircon, the Stability Demon, I was able to fully extract the authorities of the other Demon Lords and defeat the Black Tower Master.

Since Zircon had vanished leaving only faint remnants, I thought it would be difficult to properly handle the Demon Lords’ authorities again, but with this 【Authority Operation】, I felt I could make them somewhat my own.

‘This will become a tremendous power.’

Based on the traits I’d acquired thus far, I wouldn’t be able to use authorities as grandly as when I first fought the Black Tower Master.

However, if I frequently used the trait and its rank increased, I was certain that eventually I would be able to wield the Demon Lords’ power directly.

-Damn fools….

Wrath’s cheeks puffed out as frustration welled up inside him.

-The True Demon King alone is generous enough! Why do you lot have to be as well!

He seemed to realize he was being taken advantage of, striking his own chest in exasperation.

‘This will be difficult here. Once I return to Zigheart, I’ll need to buy him the foods he wants.’

Since Gluttony would likely consume all the food at Montiro’s festival, I decided to return to Zigheart and purchase the dishes Wrath desired.

[The rank of the trait 【Bleeding Curse】 has increased.]
[The rank of the trait 【Indomitable Will】 has increased.]
[The rank of the trait 【Spiral Force】 has increased.]
[The rank of the trait 【Morale Resistance】 has increased.]
[The rank of the trait 【Holiness Blooming in Darkness】 has increased.]
[The rank of the trait 【Seolhwa’s Spear Thrust】 has increased.]
[The rank of the trait 【Seolhwa’s Absorption】 has increased.]
[The rank of the trait 【Ascara’s Fighting Spirit】 has increased.]
[The rank of the trait 【Spectral Blade】 has increased.]
[The rank of the trait 【Heavenly Slash】 has increased.]
[The rank of the trait 【Morale Detection】 has increased.]

The next messages were about the rank increases of traits involved in this war.
With eleven traits rising in rank simultaneously, the messages were obscuring my entire vision.

-Ugh….

Wrath’s lips trembled as he struggled to form words, utterly dumbfounded.

‘Then, finally.’

I checked the ability of the title 【Sword Emperor】 that I had first seen.

Sword Emperor
A title bestowed upon a swordmaster who deposed an unworthy ruler and ascended to the throne of supremacy through their own strength.
All martial arts acquisition rates increase significantly, and the mastery and achievement of sword techniques advance dramatically.

“Hah!”

A hollow laugh escaped my lips unbidden.

The Sword Emperor was far more than a mere title. True to its name—Emperor of the Blade—it carried the power to rapidly master all sword techniques and amplify the potency of every technique learned.

-Grraaahhh!

Wrath shrieked, tearing at his own head in frustration.

-How much further do I have to pour my power into this before you’re satisfied?! Do you have any idea how much of the True Demon King’s strength went into creating this?!

He demanded a receipt for his efforts, throwing a tantrum. Yet with his round form, he merely looked like he was performing an adorable dance.

‘This title…’

I clenched my fists, ignoring Wrath’s outburst.

‘It’s telling me not to stop here—to climb even higher.’

The reason I could defeat the Black Tower Master was because he was a mage, not a true warrior.
Had my opponent been the White Blood Cult Master, Derus Robert, or the Holy Sword Association Master, victory would have been impossible.

The Sword Emperor title was a whip, spurring me toward greater heights.
It was undoubtedly a stepping stone—not an endpoint, but a rung on the ladder to ascend further.

‘…’

Within those grueling and perilous struggles—fights I’d rather forget—I traced the paths where I could improve myself, one by one.
In that brutal and dangerous fight—so harsh that he didn’t even want to think about it—Dun found ways to improve himself, one step at a time.

-Tsk.

Wrath clicked his tongue sharply and turned away.

-First you boast about your rewards, and now you’re meditating?

You showed me the rewards and then vanished into your own world. I was so frustrated I could barely contain myself.

‘This ghostly bastard.’

Raon claimed it was nothing remarkable, yet he had defeated a transcendent being far above his station, and in a body that could collapse at any moment, he had driven Grid away.
His audacity, his boldness, and that unbreakable spirit—I couldn’t help but marvel at them even now.

-You said you wanted to grow stronger?

Wrath looked down at Raon and furrowed his brow.

-You will undoubtedly grow stronger. So much so that even I cannot fathom your limits. But….

I spoke with conviction and certainty, grinding my teeth.

-Now is not the time to sleep! I’m starving to death, damn it!

Wrath shouted that we should at least eat some peanuts before Gluttony took everything, but Raon kept his eyes closed and sank deeper into the Mental World.

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Thud!

I set down a pile of gold coins in front of Gluttony.

“Is this… money?”

Gluttony blinked, as if asking whether this was really all money.

“Judging by how you’ve been spending here, you must have run out completely.”

Gluttony had said she came to me because she was out of money, but that was a lie.

However, I had splurged gold coins throughout the festival, so it seemed I was truly running out of money now.

“Mm….”

As Gluttony flicked her hand, a mouth materialized from thin air and devoured the entire pile of gold coins. It was the subspace that the Demon Lord of Gluttony possessed.

“How is the food from the Human Realm?”
“It’s all delicious….”

Gluttony nodded her head with evident satisfaction.

-How could it taste bad after consuming that much!

Wrath ground his teeth, clearly frustrated that Gluttony had taken all the food from him during the festival.

“Then I’ll go get some ice cream….”

Gluttony dusted off her rear and stood up, apparently intending to go to another area to eat ice cream.

“Thank you.”

I smiled faintly and waved my hand to Gluttony.

“Next time you visit me, I’ll treat you to the most delicious meal in the world.”
“Mm….”

Gluttony’s red eyes widened in surprise at my words.

“Understood. I’ll come find you. Don’t change your scent.”

She brought her nose to her own skin as if warning me not to wash, then departed toward where another village lay.

‘Was she surprised by my thanks? Or was she surprised that there’s even more delicious food?’
-That insect is predictable. It’s all about eating.

Wrath snorted and shook his head.

“What is the most delicious meal in the world?”
‘Home-cooked food.’
“Ah…”

Wrath rolled his eyes side to side before nodding slowly.

“Well, I can’t argue with that.”

He smacked his lips in agreement.

“But what if that glutton refuses to leave the Annex Building because the food is so delicious?”
‘Isn’t that actually a good thing?’

Gluttony was the gentlest Demon Lord I had ever encountered.
Since she would naturally protect the Annex Building’s residents who provided her with delicious meals, it was actually a fortunate turn of events.

“Rust.”

I gestured toward the faintly shimmering pink aura in the empty space.

A soft whooshing sound filled the air.

The pink aura deepened, and Rust’s alluring face emerged from within it.

“Thank you for everything. For holding back Grid and protecting me.”
“You knew?”

Rust’s cheeks flushed pink with joy at being acknowledged for her protection.

“Of course.”

I nodded with a composed gaze, mimicking Wrath’s demeanor.

A strained groan escaped the real Wrath.

The actual Wrath trembled, struggling simply from facing Rust.

“Will you come with me?”
“Yes! Of course!”

Rust mimicked my tone, insisting she would absolutely follow me.

-Just send me to the Demon Realm! Or anywhere far away!

Wrath waved his hand, pleading for me to throw him somewhere else instead.

“Then make sure you keep up.”

I ignored Wrath’s protests and beckoned to Rust.

“Got it!”

Rust said she’d see us later, then vanished back into the Pink Aura Entity.

-You damned brat!

Wrath screamed about how humans could be like this, but in his own mind, there was nothing particularly to worry about.

After sending off the two Demon Lords, I left the Dormitory. The others were already prepared to depart, exchanging farewells with one another.

“Raon!”

Hofen, the Holy King of Sueper, approached and grasped my hand.

“Please take good care of Saint Olga.”

He bowed his head, showing his trust in me.

“Don’t worry. And a king shouldn’t bow so carelessly.”

I was flustered and quickly raised Hofen back up.

“But you are also a king, are you not? The Sword Emperor. It is only natural that I bow before you.”

Hofen shook his head, saying that even the title of Holy King diminished in the presence of the Sword Emperor.

“Your Majesty! Stop spouting nonsense and let’s go!”

Saint Olga pushed Hofen aside with a frown. Seeing her standing apart from the others, it seemed she had decided to come to Zigheart with us.

“That was well thought out.”

I smiled faintly and patted Olga’s shoulder.

“Mm….”
“Raon!”

As Olga retreated with an embarrassed expression, turning her head away, Lencia came rushing over.

“P-please stay healthy! I’ll definitely come visit you!”

Lencia bit her lip, saying she would go to Zigheart someday.

“You don’t need to say it like that.”

Chamber grasped Lencia’s shoulder and shook her head.

“We might see each other soon anyway.”
“Soon?”

I blinked, looking at Chamber.

“Since the Black Tower has disappeared, a meeting might be held to decide on the next plan.”

Chamber waved her hand, saying that since the balance of the Five Emperors Five Demons had been broken, the Five Emperors Council would be convened to chart the path forward.

“That does seem likely.”

I nodded, looking at Chamber. We had been pushed back by Oma continuously, but now that we had achieved a great victory, it was time for the Five Emperors to stretch and advance.

“Then let’s see each other again.”

Chamber waved her hand lightly and returned to the Valcar mages with Lencia.

“Are all the farewells done?”

At Glen’s voice, I turned around to see that all of Zigheart’s swordsmen had already finished their formations and were standing at attention.

“Yes.”

I exchanged glances with the others before nodding at Glen Zigheart.

“Then let’s head back.”

Glen Zigheart turned his back coldly, as if the embrace he had given me in front of the others had been nothing but a lie.

“Understood.”

I nodded and followed Glen Zigheart’s back, feeling the chill that emanated from him like a snow-capped mountain.

‘What a shame.’

The others had hoped to see this new side of Glen Zigheart, but it seemed it had only lasted that brief moment. He had reverted to being that aloof, cold Northern Destruction King.

But that was a grave misunderstanding on my part.

The moment Glen Zigheart returned to Zigheart, he didn’t order anyone to rest. Instead, he led everyone to the Family Head’s Training Ground.

As if he had prepared in advance, all the swordsmen and residents currently in Zigheart were already seated and waiting.

A low rumble echoed through the air.

Glen Zigheart sat upon the Jade Throne that rose from the platform, then gestured with his chin toward Karun and me standing in the center of the Training Ground.

“I didn’t hear the full account myself, so tell everyone what you accomplished in Montiro.”
“Ah….”

I took a deep breath as I looked at Glen Zigheart’s smile brimming with anticipation and the cheering crowd.

‘I thought he had returned to his usual cold self, but that wasn’t it at all….’

He was asking me to boast openly here! How much had he changed?

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