A person in Tokyo becomes a demon god

Chapter 253 Shot on the Wall
Painful Fruit

In the world of One Piece, the Devil Fruit ability of 'Mad Monk' Urouge.

Captain of the Corrupted Monk Pirates, one of the Worst Generation, one of the eleven Supernovas gathered at Sabaody Archipelago, with a bounty of 108 million Berries.

The ability is also very simple and straightforward: it can convert the damage it receives into size and strength. The greater the damage to the body, the greater the increase in size and strength.

It can be said that this is a true 'masochistic' fruit.

"Hehehe, is that not enough?"

"Dragon Slayer Hero!"

Dietrich, whose body was now covered in 'demon scales', pulled the demon sword 'Exzax' out of the ground.

Whether in terms of legend or status, he is far more powerful than the 'Vigraf' on the other side.

Once you get serious, the difference between the two becomes very obvious.

"hateful!"

"That perverted prince is too strong."

"If Vigraf is defeated, then only King Beowulf will remain."

"Don't worry, Beowulf won't lose!"

The audience was clearly very dissatisfied with this trend; they in the Netherlands didn't like Dietrich—and even the people of 'Bean City' didn't particularly like this king.

So what if most of his comrades died? He just gave up and quit. He has no sense of responsibility as a king at all!

Splash,

A figure staggered to his feet amidst the rubble at the edge of the arena.

At the same time, fragments of armor were falling in a flurry.

"The dragon-slaying hero is my king!"

The young knight Vigraf, wielding the 'Sword of Loyalty,' seems capable of fighting again after taking that punch?
Beneath the shattered armor, a clear fist imprinted on the muscle.

That punch just now was definitely not light.

"And I am Beowulf's blade!"

As the young knight declared his loyalty, a bright light shone from the 'Sword of Loyalty' in his hand.

Legend has it that when Beowulf was battling the dragon, his ancestral sword Naglin broke, and his demon sword Grendel was also rendered useless. In desperation, he called out to his men for help—but everyone was stopped in their tracks by the dragon's might.

Only the young knight, Vigraf, stepped forward with his sword.

He lent his weapon to Beowulf, who was then able to pierce the dragon's vital point, its "reverse scale," ending the fierce battle.

Therefore, this sword not only possesses the attribute of slaying dragons, but also the attribute of heroism.

"Demon, take this!"

With renewed vigor, they charged forward, a silvery-white light streaking across a perfect semicircle!

As the young knight charged forward with his sword, a deep and wide trench was ripped open in the sturdy arena by the sword's energy, and a silver light slashed straight toward Dietrich.

This sword strike incorporates the young knight's speed, strength, fighting spirit, will, and mind, making it an absolutely powerful blow, enough to cleave the audience seats of this great arena in two!

"it's useless,"

Clang!

The next moment, the 'Sword of Courage' that once slew dragons stopped.

The young knight and the 'qi' surging throughout his body suddenly froze on the arena.

woo woo woo woo! ! !

The intense clash of their energies created shockwaves that radiated outwards.

These shockwaves spread into the stands and were still able to send ordinary people flying; fortunately, the transparent barrier blocked most of the aftershocks.

Even so, it still evoked a sense of awe and fear in the audience.

Watching powerful people fight is a very dangerous thing.

It was only because the host, 'The Joker,' intervened that they suffered heavy casualties just watching.

The longsword struck the 'Demon Sword Exzax,' which had swollen to the size of a door panel. For Vigraf, it felt like striking a millennia-old iceberg in the far north. The 'Sword of Courage' in his hand groaned and twisted, as if it would shatter into pieces at any moment.

how come? !

This outcome was unacceptable to Vigraf.

This is the 'Dragon-Slaying Sword,' the weapon his king used to kill the dragon;

Although it originally belonged to him, after being used by the king, in Vigraf's heart, this sword was a sacred and inviolable existence.

"What terrifying demonic power! But with the King by my side, I will not lose!"

Faced with this scene, the young knight focused solely on channeling his 'qi' into his longsword without reservation, causing Dietrich, who was using the giant demonic sword 'Exzax' to block the opponent's attack, to change his expression.

"stop--"

It's too late.

click,

A crisp sound, very soft;

The sound reached the ears of the two people in the midst of battle with remarkable clarity.

To Vigraf's astonishment, a dark crack appeared where his 'Sword of Loyalty' clashed with the opponent's demonic sword.

bite,

next moment,
Before the young knight's shocked and desperate gaze, the cracks spread to the blade, and finally it collapsed and broke cleanly!
Half a sword blade flew past his eyes, and the young knight holding the broken sword stood frozen in place.

His 'Sword of Loyalty,' the sword the king once wielded:

It just ended like that?!

I told you to stop.

Dietrich, who did not take the opportunity to attack and retrieved the giant sword, sighed helplessly.

Despite being a masochistic pervert, he is still a great hero who has left behind many legendary stories. In terms of both strength and weaponry, he is a level above his opponent.

The sword in the opponent's hand could slay a dragon because it was wielded by Beowulf.
It's normal for a sword to break under such violent use.

"Hey?"

"This"

"Did the perverted prince win?"

"I think so, Vigraf's sword is broken."

This unexpected turn of events caused some hesitation among the audience.

Weapons breaking is not unusual: as the great arena of the Netherlands, gladiatorial combat takes place here every day.

But that was just a battle between ordinary adventurers. It was the first time I had ever witnessed a powerful warrior's weapon break, especially one as renowned as the "Dragon-Slaying Sword."

"That young knight is too hasty."

Artoria's commentary
"To push yourself, and to push your sword." When facing an opponent stronger than yourself, the correct approach is not to charge and slash recklessly, but to seize the opportunity, wait for the right moment, and strike with deadly precision. In particular, this 'Dietrich' clearly possesses the characteristic of growing stronger as the fight progresses.

The result of such a reckless attack is that the sword breaks and the person is defeated!

"No, no, no, this belongs to the king."

The young knight, kneeling on the ground and obsessively trying to pick up the fragments of the longsword, was consumed by despair and regret. He wouldn't even realize he was being killed by Dietrich's sword, let alone fight.

This gesture caused Artoria to lower her eyes.

What right does she have to comment on others?

They were all defeated generals.

“Vigraf,”

Just then, a majestic figure strode onto the arena.

It's Beowulf!
"stand up."

"king?"

The young knight instinctively stood up, holding the broken half of his sword, his eyes blurry with tears.

"I...I'll give you your precious weapon."

Snapped,

The burly man raised his hand and placed it on his subordinate's shoulder before speaking.

"It's your weapon."

"But weapons, too, will eventually break down."

Beowulf's two swords: the demonic sword 'Grendel', had its blade corroded by demonic blood when Beowulf was killed, leaving only the hilt.

The family's heirloom sword, 'Naglin,' also broke during a battle with a dragon—it was only after the broken sword was reforged that it could be used again.

"Stand up straight, chest out and head held high,"

"I sent you into battle, so if there's a mistake, it's my fault."

As he spoke, Beowulf unfastened another divine sword from his waist: 'Naglin', and handed it directly to his subordinate.

"A true man is one who has tasted failure, wiped away his tears, and moved forward again."

"From now on, you will be the one to use this sword!"

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"My king, waaaah—"

Holding Beowulf's heirloom sword, the young knight wept uncontrollably.

"I will live up to your trust! I will protect this weapon with my life."

"fool,"

Beowulf placed his large hand on the other's head and patted it affectionately.

"I'm telling you to use this sword to protect yourself."

"This is the 'King',"

"He truly lives up to his reputation as the legendary 'King of the North'."

Such magnanimity moved many experts in the audience, who exclaimed, "A scholar will die for one who understands him!" Such a kingly demeanor is truly admirable.

King Beowulf, you are so gentle!

[Waaaaah, I want to follow this king too!]

Damn, he's so strong and handsome. If only he could wear pants.

Even in the live broadcast room of "News King," there was a chorus of praise: most ordinary people are already very lucky to have a good leader. Let alone a king like Beowulf, who takes all the responsibility upon himself?
But wouldn't that mean Beowulf wouldn't be able to use his strongest technique, the 'Three-Sword Style'?

[Yes, the Demon Sword was lent to Mr. Matsumoto, and the Divine Sword was given to Vigraf.]

Could it be that this king is really going to—

"I apologize for keeping you waiting, Your Excellency Dietrich."

After his subordinates left, Beowulf, empty-handed, looked at the perverted prince who was already showing signs of 'demonic transformation'.

"Now, I will fight you. Are you ready?"

"Hehehe, always ready to play—?!"

In an instant, in the eyes of 100,000 spectators,

In the live streams of over a billion people, the arena instantly twisted, dented, and flew up!

The solid rock was torn open like a sailfish cleaving the sea, leaving a straight crack! The huge rocks were thrown into the air by the force, and then shattered in mid-air: the enormous impact was faster than the sound traveled, and even the acceleration due to gravity paled in comparison.

Before the flying fragments of boulders could even fall, they were pierced through: blasted into powder, and then shot out in a straight line by the overwhelming force.

It formed a huge cone-shaped cavity!
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Their vision blurred, and the skin, muscles, and bones of all the spectators trembled violently, the world spinning around them!

When they came to their senses, the audience was already sprawled out, all slumped over on top of each other.

The only ones still able to stand were those in the stands below the Grand Arena:

Those masters who are preparing to fight in the arena.

The entire arena was completely covered in dust.

The "News King" camera in the sky was pointed at the audience seats, like a neat lawn suddenly swept away by a storm.

"Wow, that was a terrifying blow."

The 'clown' floating in the air gave an exaggerated exclamation, followed by a wave of his hand.

"I'm sure everyone is eager to see the results, so:"

As he waved his hand, several 'runes' flashed in the air, and a breeze blew in from nowhere, not violently, but enough to sweep away the dust in the arena.

? ? ! !
What appeared before everyone:

The stadium, as large as a football field, has been torn apart by a 'canyon'.

The cone-shaped canyon, stretching from Beowulf's front to the other end of the arena, is the mark left by this terrain-altering attack!

If it weren't for the invisible barrier,
That's not as simple as just stopping at the edge of the arena.

At the end of this canyon, a figure was pressed against the wall, buried by numerous rocks and soil, with only his two legs sticking out.

"Your Excellency Dietrich,"

With the third sword at his waist pointing angrily forward, Beowulf calmly inquired.

"You're not dead, are you?"

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

P.S.: Taking a break today, two updates in total (wiping sweat)
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