Ultraman: The Dark Shadow Mage, Creating a Magic Empire

Chapter 74 The Competition! This is one path...

Beria is a hot-tempered and action-oriented person.

But this time it wasn't his own will, but rather the seed planted by Norman and the temptation of the Reiblood aliens.

This led to extreme inner conflict in him.

He felt betrayed by his country, whose people didn't care about his achievements and only idolized the stronger Jian.

He wanted power, but he was unwilling to truly betray his beliefs.

He wanted to go to the Plasma Spark Tower to obtain that powerful force, but then he remembered that the Plasma Spark Tower was the lifeblood of the Land of Light, and taking it could potentially freeze the Land of Light instantly...

And it is this very contradiction that torments Belial every moment!

Amidst these contradictions, Belial spent another millennium in a daze...

During this millennium, he did not go out to fight, but stayed at home, constantly honing his light and physical skills.

Today, he went out.

"Ken."

Belial arrived at the Space Garrison headquarters.

Thanks to the financial support of the Baltan Trading Company, the survival rate of the warriors of the Land of Light has greatly increased during these thousand years of battle, and they have brought back more and more supplies.

Not only did they repay the new support loan, but they also signed an equal trade agreement with Baltan Trading Company.

They rebuilt the dilapidated Land of Light and constructed an outer space base, which is now the headquarters of the Space Garrison.

Ken, who was discussing matters with someone, turned around and, upon seeing Belial, happily took two steps forward.

"Beria? How are you?"

He reached out his hand, wanting to get a closer look at his old friend.

For the past thousand years, he would go back to see Belial whenever he had free time, but Belial always avoided him. Now that he is finally willing to come out, that is a good thing!

"I want to have a competition with you to see if I've improved."

Belial remained calm, trying his best not to let his growing anger erupt. He wanted to have a match with Ken to see how much of a gap there was now.

"A duel with me? Sure! Now?" Ken was a little surprised, but quickly agreed.

"Yes." Beria nodded.

"Captain..."

Several people participating in the discussion hesitated to speak, as they were planning the next battle.

This battle is crucial to whether they can drive the Emperor of Empera out of the M78 Nebula. If it is delayed, it could jeopardize the war effort and have serious consequences.

But Ken waved his hand and went to the arena with Belial, where they booked a private training room.

"Come on, Belial! Let me see how much my good brother has improved!"

The champion unbuttoned his cape and assumed a fighting stance reminiscent of his training days.

Seeing this, a hint of nostalgia flashed in Belial's eyes, and his heavy mood eased slightly.

"Alright, then I'll show you!"

As Belial spoke, he charged toward Ken. He was very fast, and being skilled in claw attacks, he quickly swung out his four claws, blocking all possible escape routes for Ken.

"Good timing!"

Ken laughed, took a step back, and actually raised his hand to block Belial's arms!

Belial's pupils contracted, and he then changed his tactics to launch a series of attacks.

Unfortunately, every move he made after that was blocked by Ken!

Even a simple punch from Ken could easily break through his attacks with sheer power.

This isn't a difference in skill, but a fundamental difference in physical fitness and strength!

He and Jian are no longer in the same league!

"Why, why is this happening...?"

Beria knelt down, staring blankly at his hands.

"Actually, you've improved a lot, Belial. If it weren't for your true power, I probably wouldn't be able to defeat you."

Seeing this, Ken stepped forward and extended his hand to Beria.

Beria looked at Ken, who smiled and stretched his hand forward again.

Belial found Ken's smile so irritating, and Ken's words so full of sarcasm...

What if there is no true power?

Haha, yeah!

He has the power to carry on the legacy; he is inherently stronger than me!

Power...I need power too!

"Snapped!"

Belial pushed Ken's hand away, stood up dejectedly, and walked towards his room.

Jian stared blankly at his hands, then looked at his friend's back, a sense of foreboding suddenly rising in his heart.

A voice inside him told him that he had to catch up! Otherwise, he might lose his best friend who had fought alongside him!

Just as he was about to follow, a combat alert sounded at the Space Garrison headquarters!

"What happened?"

After much hesitation, Ken flew towards the Space Garrison.

Before he even landed, he asked the people who had rushed over about the situation.

"A squad of monsters from the Emperor Empera Empire is approaching us! They attacked one of our outposts but have been repelled. However, we have discovered a large army behind them! This could very well be the Emperor Empera Empire's last stand."

"They've actually launched an attack? Everyone prepare for battle! We'll try to defeat them in one fell swoop!"

"yes!"

All the Ultra Warriors responded and then flew into space.

Even Jian followed, ready to take command at the front line.

And right after they left the Land of Light, Belial also left the Land of Light.

However, the direction he went was not the battlefield, but an area filled with dark power.

It's right near the Baltan Trading Company!

The Baltans use dark powers, a fact known even to the Land of Light.

The Baltans are very good at disguising themselves. They only use dark powers because of their home planet, but they don't like fighting and prefer doing business.

The residential area was set up here because a dark environment was needed.

Belial arrived here, intending to find Guidok and ask him if he could give him some dark power to try.

He desperately needs to become stronger!

"Is Quidok there?"

Beria asked the receptionist at the trading company.

The Baltan at the front desk looked up and said, "Oh, it's Lord Belial. If you're looking for the great merchant, I can transfer you."

"So easy? He must be very busy, right? Doesn't he need an appointment?"

"It would certainly be necessary for anyone else, but His Excellency the Great Merchant instructed that if Lord Belial comes looking for him, he must be contacted immediately."

"I see... then please help me make the contact." Belial nodded, looking somewhat dejected and unlike himself.

"It's all arranged, and a top-of-the-line suite has been booked for you. Please follow me."

Beria was taken to a luxurious suite, and in the very center of the room was an enormous screen.

"Feed?" A short while later, Quidok's face appeared in front of Beria.

"Long time no see, my friend! Why do you look so haggard?"

"Quidok... never mind, to make a long story short, could you... help me find some... power?"

"Oh?"

(End of this chapter)