Imp to Demon King: A Journey of Conquest

Wukong's eyes snapped open a few minutes later.

With a grunt, he shoved himself off the ground, his broken ribs rubbing against each other in a painful cacophony. Yet he didn't care. Instead, he searched for their enemies while channeling his qi.

"Relax." Achilles gripped his shoulder, drawing his attention.

"You stopped Heracles before losing consciousness. I caught you while Karna pierced him with a weapon as powerful as Zeus' lightning bolts...."

Achilles pointed at Adam and explained what had happened next.

His eyes widened with each word as he cast a conflicted gaze at Merlin's sleeping figure.

"I see..." He muttered after Achilles' recounting and went to sit by Adam and Luna. "It's the last time I listen to this crazy mage's plans." He sighed and nudged Adam's cheek. "But I'm relieved everything worked out in the end."

Achilles nodded.

"We all are, so don't hold a grudge against him." A steely glint flashed in his narrowed eyes. "With the gods' threat looming, we need unity more than ever, and we need your strength..." His lips twisted as he continued. "You're our strongest fighter... for now."

"I'll forgive him since it worked." Wukong inhaled, his voice growing colder with each word. "But there won't be a next time."

Then, he sent a surge of qi into Adam, mending his bruises and restoring his stamina.

"Time to wake up, brother."

Adam's eyes fluttered slightly, a groan of protest escaping his lips as Luna bent over him.

Her eyes sparkling with hope, she tapped his cheeks urgently, forcing a few sleepy words out of him.

"Mhh. Let me sleep a bit more. This is the most comfortable bed I've ever slept on."

Realising what he meant, her face burned in shame as she pinched his cheeks and slid her thighs away from his head.

"Ouch! Who's attacking a sleeping man?!"

Adam leapt to his feet, raising his fists in a defensive posture.

Before anyone could answer, he stared at his left hand, his eyes trembling. Shocked, he opened and closed it, feeling each finger move. Then, the scattered memories of what had happened until he lost consciousness resurfaced in his clear mind as a grin split his face.

"The fragment is gone! I don't feel its anger and hatred!"

He lunged at Luna, hugging her as she trembled in his warm embrace.

"I'm healed and even have a new hand!"

A soft smile crept onto Luna's lips as her hesitant fingers wrapped around his back tenderly.

"I'm happy you're fine." She placed her mouth by his ear, her face burning red. "Are you taking advantage of me again, in front of so many people?"

Hearing her, he noticed Mimi watching from the side. Shock and expectation colored her face crimson, as though she expected the scene to continue.

'It's not a TV drama!'

He chuckled and pulled back, offering Luna a warm smile before he patted Mimi's head.

Then, he thanked Wukong and Achilles before he turned to Karna's charred body. Its sight alone snuffed his earlier happiness, replacing it with a cruel sense of grief.

Pinching the bridge of his nose and holding his tears back, he dropped to his knees.

"You've been a teacher of great wisdom, a loyal friend, and... a father to me. I'll miss our moments together, but you departed as a hero. Rest well, Karna, and may you find peace."

Wukong rolled his eyes while Achilles rushed to him.

"Are you cursing him to die?" Achilles slapped the back of his head playfully. "You forgot he can't die with his earrings and armor? The divine powers are interfering, but he'll recover soon."

Adam's eyes trembled, tears of relief gushing out as he hugged Karna.

"I thought you died! Stupid, stupid, Karna! I know you had no choice, but I don't want to see you in this state again!"

Everyone watched him, warm sensations spreading across their chests before they shuddered as Karna's arm moved to reciprocate the hug.

"I'm glad everyone is safe." A labored grumble escaped his cracking lips. "I'm glad you recovered, son." His hand lost its strength and dropped to the ground. "But count me out of the next battle... I need... time."

Adam nodded, a warm smile tugging at his lips.

"Rest and come back stronger, Karna. We'll wait for you."

Then, he asked the others to care for him and went to sit by the side.

The hot wind blew his hair over his interface as his eager fingers tapped on the notification tab. He had to understand how he had changed and where his new hand came from.

[You and your subjects have defeated the tier 9 level 50 boss: Son of Zeus, Heracles. You have gained 3.000.000 experience points.]

[You and your subjects have defeated the tier 5 level 50 boss: The Dragon Slayer, Sigurd. You have gained 250.000 experience points.]

[You and your subjects have defeated the tier 5 level 50 boss: The Hound of Ulster, Cu Chulainn. You have gained 250.000 experience points.]

[You and your subjects have defeated the tier 5 level 50 boss: The Viking Conqueror, Ragnar Lodbrok 150.000 experience points.]

"They had so many mythical figures on their side?!" His eyes widened, and his knuckles whitened at the revelation. "Humph. They only served to fuel our growth!"

Despite his defiant stance, an icy shudder ran down his spine at the tier Heracles had reached with Tyr's hand. Still, he forced his doubts down and switched to his stat panel. After all, he had leveled up a few times with the abundant XP.

Name:

Adam

Race:

Demonic draconian

Affinity:

chaotic, demonic energy

Talent:

B grade (Upgradable): I'm a gamer!

Job:

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Class:

Chaos Druid

LVL:

62

Exp:

516.000/833.000

HP:

18.000/22.000

Vitality:

1075->1875 (+325)

Strength:

1075->1875(+103)(+325)

Agility:

1075->1875 (+112)(+325)

Chaotic demonic essence:

3.000

Free attribute points:

2400->0

Items:

Beginner Legionnaire's Short Sword +15, name change ticket, Parchment of Absolution, city relocation ticket, Storm Bow, Return Scroll, Infernal Radiance.

He distributed his stat points and nodded at the sensation of power rushing through him before noticing his soul-binding stone had disappeared. Then, his fists tightened, a broad grin blossoming on his face as he saw the fragment's absence!

"Good riddance. I won't miss you! How did this Infernal Radiance get there, though?"

His eyes darted between the note and the item before he shook his head.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

"The item first!"