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Chapter 445: Power Is Power
Chapter 445: Power Is Power
Chapter 445: Power Is Power
The base Linares was at was a noble villa.
A villa that was supposed to be deserted.
There he encountered Marbas, a big muscled man.
A Demon that is inhibiting a human body.
Linares immediately noticed that but he didnt put Marbas down immediately.
Im troubled.
Linares muttered as he parries Marbass fists.
They have been exchanging their fists for a while now.
He has been casually parrying Marbass attack.
Forceful and soft.
The way the two fight was the exact opposite.
To think that there would be a technique that can parry my attack so easily.as expected of the Divine Fist.
We were told to investigate so I dont want to destroy the villa..can we do this outside?
That is an impossible request. I am here to protect this place after all.
Seriously.inflexible middle-aged men are the worst.
Since we are both martial artists, why dont we talk it out with our fists.
I hate being touched myself so I very much hate that idea. This is why I hate dealing with other martial artists. Besides, Im already getting nauseous from dealing with a middle-aged man you know.
As if Marbass fists are some kind of filthy object, Linares kept parrying off his attacks.
The aftermath of Marbass blows leaves the villas walls tattered.
Linares can easily parry his attack but each of his blows was packed with tremendous power.
Hmph, at this rate I would be the one who wrecks this place myself huh.
There are also muscle brain Demons huh? So, what is your authority?
If you want to know that then try making me use it.
Now you are playing hard to get..I hate this. Really.
The moment he said that, Linares instantly moved behind Marbas and opened a hole in Marbass chest from behind.
It was a quick jab that can be called divine since not even a drop of blood stained his arm.
Marbas himself was stunned by the sudden development.
Normally, that should be a fatal injury. No matter how strong a Demon Marbas is, that wound should at least hinder his movement.
However, that hole immediately closed.
I see..so your authority favors close-quarter combat huh.
You saw through it huh. My authority is Regeneration. No one can defeat me.
That really is nasty.
Right.
While saying so, Marbas turns back.
There was a big smile on his face.
My Regeneration is invincible. No martial artist can defeat me. Your technique is certainly great but it was still designed to be used against humans. Such techniques can not defeat a Demon.
I guess so. But, my fist is specialized in dealing with monsters, you know?
Its all the same. A technique that can kill a dragon can not defeat a regenerating Demon. You lack power.
This really is getting irritating.this might be the first time since I became an SS-rank adventurer that someone irritated me this much.
My apology then. But I was simply stating the facts.
What you said was not a fact. Its just speculation.
Saying so, Linares starts attacking.
Marbas parries his attacks.
Linaress fists skillfully sneaked past his defense many times and blow after blow pierced Marbass body. However, Marbas kept regenerating.
Linares wanted to keep striking him down until he can no longer regenerate but it is impossible to sneak all attack past Marbass defense even for Linares.
In the end, Marbass regeneration triumphs.
You may go on an offensive but you cant defeat me
Seriously.this is just unbelievable.
Right. You and I are fatally incompatible.
Seems so. I really cant handle that personality of yours.
Our abilities are also incompatible. Your defense is strong but my fist will eventually breakthrough. You can hit me all you want and I wont be defeated. On the other hand, one strike is all I need.
Running your mouth even though you still havent won yet..
Linares tiredly sighed.
In response, Marbas took a stance again.
I dont want to end this because I am having a good time but this is a battle between martial artists. There needs to be a winner.
Saying so, Marbas took his breath and ran up to Linares to unleash a thrust.
A thrust that leaves even the sound behind.
If a normal human took that there would be nothing remaining.
However, there is a miscalculation on Marbass part.
After all, Linares doesnt exactly fit into the human category.
This man is an SS-rank adventurer.
Very well, I will end this too.
After Marbas unleashed his thrust.
Linares calmly said that.
Then Marbas realized, his entire arm was gone.
What?
To think that you would lose an arm just because I put a little power into my parry. How fragile.
Linares mutters while calmly standing in his place.
It didnt look like he moved at all.
However, something is obviously different.
Sensing that, Marbas immediately took a distance away.
.as expected of the Divine fist.so you have been hiding a secret move huh
A secret move? Well, I guess you could call it that. I dont want to use it much after all.
Said Linares as he slowly walks toward Marbas.
It was like he was showing off his superiority.
Unable to withstand the pressure, Marbas fired his thrusts at Linares from a distance.
Multiple shock waves hit Linares.
However,
If you blow up so much dust my clothes will get dirty you know.
Simply with a swipe of his right hand, Linares canceled out all the shockwaves.
The noble villa was half destroyed just because of that.
This is why I didnt want to do this. Everything will be blown away after all. Well, since they are already broken, theres nothing I can do. the children in my team will take care of the post-processing later.
Are youreally the same human I faced earlier?
Excuse me, I am a genuine authentic human being alright. The only difference is my strength. Thats it. I cant control my body well if I put some power into it and doing things like this also puts a strain on my skin too..Most importantly, it makes me look like an ugly muscle brain, not beautiful at all. As I thought, the most beautiful martial art is one that can overcome anything gracefully.
Simply put some power into it.
Marbas was terrified at Linaress description.
This means that even now, Linares wasnt even using his combat mode.
Despite that, he still showed Marbas that level of skill. Just what kind of technique will come at him now.
Marbas felt the danger as he speculated.
If Linares had put her power into his earlier technique, what would happen.
However,
Its your fault you know? Its because you wont just die. Now I have to resort to such an ugly way.
I think that your techniques are plenty beautiful though?
Im already tired of hearing that compliment. Also, it seems you still misunderstand one thing. Techniques are there for us to use the most of our power. I heard a lot of people say that. But I have a different theory myself.
Now Im curious. This wisdom of the strongest martial artist on the continent.
Then I will tell you. My theory is [Power is Everything]. Techniques are just there to utilize it. We live because we have power. Its impossible to control power with techniques. Thats why even your authority is nothing before my power.
Marbas was readied to take Linaress attack with his regeneration. However, he noticed that the degree of danger now is completely different than before.
That sense of danger has turned into a premonition of death.
It was too late when he realized that it would be bad to take Linaress blow.
Take this as a souvenir to the underworld, Power is Power.
In front of Marbas, Linares thrust his fist forward using no skills or techniques whatsoever.
In an instant, Marbass body shattered and disappeared as if an ancient magic spell had just been unleashed on him.
The aftermath of that thrust was overwhelming. The terrain around the villa was immediately reshaped.
Meanwhile, Linares was closely inspecting the right hand he used for the thrust.
I have to take good care of my skin todayArgh! Its all rough now, not beautiful! I really hate this!
The villa was completely destroyed and the terrain was reshaped.
This should be a natural result of a clash between an SS-rank adventurer and a Demon but this result still dissatisfied Linares.
It is normal for such a disaster to occur when an SS-rank adventurer was dispatched.
But among the SS-rank adventurers, he prided himself in taking care of business smartly and beautifully.
That was his intention but the result ended up the exact opposite.
Should I clear out these rubbles for the children in the investigation team? No, if I clear this up then the dust will be flying everywhere.
While saying such carefree remarks, Linares headed toward the investigation team that was waiting for him.