Heavenly Sword. A one-of-a-kind sword embedded with the core of an angel, obtained when I defeated an angel.
Among the holy and demonic swords in the human world, it is undoubtedly the supreme sword.
As an ordinary sword, it is already the best, but the true value of this sword lies in the activation of the angel’s core.
This is also why I am called the Heavenly Knight.
When the angel’s core activates, an angel appears, drawing on the magic stored in the sword, my own magic, and the surrounding elements, bestowing blessings upon me. The angel itself is an illusion and cannot fight.
The effect is immense, increasing all my abilities and allowing me to wield the power of the angel. Although the angel’s power is significantly weakened compared to an actual angel, it is still more than enough.
However, I have a feeling that even this won’t be sufficient this time.
The activation of the Heavenly Sword completes, and an angel appears behind me.
It looks exactly like the angel I defeated.
The magic stored in the sword begins to deplete. Once that’s exhausted, it will start consuming my magic.
“I’m feeling sleepy…”
“Can you say the same thing after seeing that?”
At my words, the angel looks forward and widens its eyes at the sight of the demon.
“Not just any demon. It’s stronger than an average demon. Semi-demon king class. Why is it here?”
“I don’t know. It descended after a lot of events.”
“That’s the worst.”
“Don’t say that. From a human’s perspective, you’re both the same.”
“True. But are we going to fight? I don’t think we can win.”
I grip the Heavenly Sword tighter and focus my strength.
I inhale, then exhale.
“We must defeat it here. If its domain expands, we lose automatically.”
“Just to be sure, do you still have the thing that defeated me?”
“No way I could get that again.”
“I see. Well, I’m now part of the sword you’re using, so I’ll lend you my strength. Do your best.”
The angel’s blessing envelops me.
A power akin to omnipotence flows through my body.
It’s a power beyond that of humans.
The demon reacts to the angel’s blessing. A demon that seemed to look through me now clearly locks eyes with me.
…It’s coming.
As the demon vanishes, I move simultaneously.
I deflect the demon’s claw strike with my sword and strike its abdomen with the hilt of the sword with all my might.
The demon is slightly blown back, but there’s no significant effect.
Despite looking like a young girl, it feels like hitting a block of iron.
“I sense an angel… but weak. It’s strange to have only humans around.”
“Hey, can I ask you something? Can you go back?”
“You summoned me. I can’t return until I create a rift.”
The rift must mean the world’s erosion.
No way. I won’t let it create a large rift.
The demon looks at me curiously.
I respond to its gaze with a thrust stance.
I thrust at the demon’s throat with full force, but the demon stops it with its hand.
An extraordinary strength holds the sword in place.
With the power I have now, I should be as strong as a giant of the first order!
The angel’s power slightly burns the demon’s hand.
Disliking that, the demon throws me along with the sword.
In an instant, the scenery rushes past.
I try to land… but the demon is already pursuing.
I block the demon’s fist with the sword.
Though I try to divert the impact, my arm goes numb.
If it weren’t for this sword, it would have been broken.
I prided myself on being fairly strong, called the strongest in the empire.
But just like when I fought the angel, I feel the same way.
It’s absurdly strong.
Fortunately, the demon either lacks technique or relies solely on its innate strength.
It attacks with extraordinary force.
Claw strikes, punches, kicks.
Each of these would be fatal if they hit directly.
However, my skill and the increased power from the angel’s blessing allow me to deflect these violent attacks.
But it makes me want to laugh.
This difference in power.
Is it all because of birth?
I deflect the demon’s kick and aim a slash at its neck with the Heavenly Sword.
The sword doesn’t even pierce the skin, making a sound like metal clashing against metal.
The demon looks up at me.
With an expressionless beautiful face, it exudes a sense of awe.
A fine woman.
The demon gently places a hand on my abdomen… bad.
I leap backward with all my might.
Immediately, black flames try to engulf me, but a barrier blocks them.
The angel must have erected it in a hurry.
Saved, but the sword’s magic has significantly decreased.
“That was close. You should thank me.”
“What was that?”
“That was… the demon’s magic. You’ve experienced my magic before, so you should know. Our magic is different from human magic. Everything about it.”
“What would have happened if I took a direct hit?”
“You’re pretty extraordinary for a human, and with my blessing and your equipment, you wouldn’t die instantly. But you would only survive.”
Just one direct hit from that demon’s magic would end the fight.
I’ve felt the threat to my life ever since the battle began.
The demon’s erosion of the world hasn’t advanced much yet.
At this rate, its power won’t flow in.
“If I make it use magic, I can deplete its magic power a bit, right?”
“A bit. Its original capacity is so large that there’s no doubt a prolonged battle favors the demon.”
“Yeah, absolutely.”
I have a trump card. But not yet. I can’t use it and win now.
“I’m raising the blessing.”
“Fine, but… is your magic okay?”
“For now, yeah.”
The sword’s magic is below half.
But I can’t fight like this.
The angel’s blessing intensifies.
A forced power beyond human capacity fills me with discomfort.
Unlike before, my body can barely tolerate it.
I wipe away a nosebleed. This level of risk is worth it.
If I defeat a demon right after an angel, my name will go down in history.
I’ll do it. I will.
