Kamen Rider Zi-O, Dimensional Descent

Sebastian showed a very satisfied expression when he saw this.

"Combat is an activity that requires the integration of consciousness, technology, physical strength, and intelligence."

“Mr. Yan Ming, you can bring each of the above four points to its fullest potential individually, and when fighting to the limit, you can even combine some of them together. However… you cannot integrate all four points into one.”

"If you want to pursue greater power, it's not good to only make one part of your stats stand out. You have the potential to become a hexagon, that is, a perfect stat panel. I want you to realize that you can reach that higher level."

"Although Mr. Yan Ming has some shortcomings in this area, you saw through my moves and even learned my boxing style just from the first exchange, which is very admirable."

"However, simply increasing the range of skills one can choose will not lead to a leap in improvement for a true powerhouse."

Consciousness, technology, body, wisdom…

Yan Ming listened to Sebastian's words, taking everything to heart, repeatedly digesting and integrating them in his mind to understand them.

Sebastian looked at Yan Ming and nodded.

"In that case, I'll point out another thing to Mr. Yan Ming."

"Excuse me... what is it?"

Yan Ming had already confirmed that if he transformed into his powerful knight form, he could easily defeat Sebastian. However, in terms of physical skills and even combat strategy, Sebastian was more skilled and experienced than him.

Sebastian took a slight step back.

"That is... an aura."

"What is this aura?"

There was no response.

Close your eyes, and then... half a second later, open them wide in anger.

A force as strong as a whirlwind suddenly struck him.

That was killing intent, a tangible aura transformed from Sebastian's aura.

The sudden turn of events caught Yan Ming off guard, and his leg involuntarily took a step back.

But it's only one step.

The next instant, Yan Ming felt an overwhelming force surging from within him, a force that absolutely refused to allow anyone to crush him.

Even their eyes became brighter.

Yan Ming took another step forward, and the immense killing intent unleashed by Sebastian... was neutralized.

"...Is that really the case?"

Sebastian immediately withdrew his murderous aura, and Yan Ming's aura also dissipated.

"Everyone has their own unique aura, and when aura and spirit reach their peak, they can create an energy field that is released out of the body."

“I don’t know how Lord Yan Ming acquired that aura just now, but… it’s possible that it’s an innate aura.”

"Aura can be divided into innate qualities and acquired ones. Judging from your aura... I sensed a 'kingly pressure,' didn't I?"

A king... or so?

Yan Ming looked at his hands. Woz had repeated the words "I am the Demon King" countless times.

The so-called aura of a king... means that he will never allow anyone to surpass him or oppress him.

Even if Yan Ming himself didn't realize it, that innate kingly aura... still wouldn't allow him to be oppressed by anyone.

"However, I can control my breath freely, but you can't yet, and what just happened is the best proof of that."

"If I hadn't unleashed my killing intent to pressure you, you probably wouldn't even realize you possessed such an ability."

That's indeed the case...

Yan Ming thought back carefully and realized that he had never used anything similar during the previous battles.

but…

"He clearly possesses the aura of a king, yet he refuses to fully display that quality, facing me with only this ordinary demeanor... Is this arrogance? Or simply a matter of concealing his power?"

Could this be what King Arthur Saber meant when she spoke to her past self in the previous world?

He clearly possesses the aura of a king, yet he has never been willing to fully reveal that quality.

How can I control my breathing?

"As for this... even if I wanted to teach you, there's really no way to do it."

Sebastian stroked his beard again.

"You were born with an aura, and it's the aura of a king. I can only help someone who has no aura to acquire it through learning, but you were born with it, so how you control it depends on your own will."

"To be honest, the feeling I get from you is... that you're rejecting your own identity."

"...Am I rejecting my own identity?"

The words had barely left his mouth when Yan Ming understood their meaning.

The Demon King… that was the identity Woz kept telling himself.

But he always said that he didn't intend to become a hero or a king.

Is that why?

No... simply changing my mind and not saying that shouldn't be of much use. Does it mean I... should accept that I'm destined to be king?

Or is there a deeper meaning...?

Sebastian stood quietly to the side, silently watching the young man deep in thought.

In just a short time, he had already seen through this man.

"Possessing immense wisdom and superior talent, yet still choosing not to slack off, and choosing every possible means of growth, absorbing anything and everything...?"

He is truly a teachable student.

Sebastian himself is an extremely righteous and kind person, so he greatly admires people like Yan Ming, who, despite having achieved some success, still chooses to keep a low profile and is willing to learn from anyone.

The two of them looked like a teacher and an apprentice, creating an extremely comfortable atmosphere.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Sebastian."

"You are the special person that the Supreme Being has explicitly stated, so please do not use honorifics with me... That being said, even without considering the Supreme Being's thoughts, I am very willing to talk to you as a person."

Did I win their favor...?

Yan Ming couldn't help but nod, and then started discussing with Sebastian again.

"Then, could you please give me more guidance?"

"In that case, I won't choose such a conservative approach anymore, and it might even escalate into a real battle... Is that alright?"

"I know my limits. If I get too carried away, I'll just stop."

"Haha, that's quite a humorous remark!"

then.

Throughout the morning, the backyard of this mansion was filled with the sounds of various martial arts practice.

"What is my Demon King doing over there? Making such a commotion..."

Wozniak continued eating his apple pie and sipping his black tea.

"...I choked."

(This is the third update today, and there will be one more update later. I hope you will continue to support me! Thank you all! Book club: 834255994)

Volume 3, OVERLORD: Chapter 54, Shalltear's Rebellion

"It's so delicious..."

At lunchtime, Wozniacki ate heartily, just like he did in the morning.

The person who cooked was Yan Ming.

He had spent the whole morning discussing combat techniques with Sebastian, and even he was exhausted.

Therefore, I made a lot of high-calorie, delicious foods.

Woz ate a lot in one go, and Yan Ming didn't know how he could still eat so much at noon after eating a lot of apple pie in the morning.

"Mr. Sebastian, please sit down and eat with us."

"As I've said, my current role is Suo Liuxiang's butler, so I can't act rashly... and please don't use honorifics to address me."

There was nothing we could do to persuade him, but since he wasn't human, whether he ate or not shouldn't have a significant impact.

On the contrary, it was Su Liuxiang…

The beautiful young woman, who looked no different from any other pretty girl, savored the dishes prepared by Yan Ming with great care.

"Mmm, it tastes very good... Mr. Yan Ming's cooking skills are excellent."

"You...can eat normal human food?"

Yan Ming remembered... when Suo Liuxiang introduced herself, she seemed to have said that her identity was a slime race like a slime.

Is it possible for such a race to eat normally?

"Don't let my slimy appearance fool you, I can still digest food normally."

Although people prefer to eat living humans... So Liuxiang couldn't help but mutter these words to herself, but it wouldn't be bad to try human cuisine once in a while.

"It's really impolite of us to ask you to cook for us when Mr. Yan Ming is here to visit us today."

"No, that's not true. Sebastian has helped me a lot, hasn't he?"

It's a nice atmosphere.

Although neither of the two people present were human, they still got along quite well while chatting.

at this time.

The expressions of Soliuxiang and Sebastian suddenly changed.

"This is... I see, I understand now."

Yan Ming frowned as the expressions of the two men became even more serious.

"What happened?"

Soliuxiang and Sebastian exchanged a glance and then spoke directly.

"Lord Ainz is coming to us soon."

"I see."

"So, while we're delighted that you two could come and visit, what follows is something that will be very important for us and for Lord Ainz..."

Yan Ming thought for a moment.

"...Is this okay?"

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Not long after, Ainz Ooal Gown himself visited the residence.

"Lord Ainz."

"Alright, you two get up."

"Yes."

At Ainz Ooal Gown's command, Solusan and Sebastian stood up one after the other.

"So, Lord Ainz, what's the matter that you suddenly want to see us?"

"It's still that extremely urgent matter."

Both of their expressions changed, while Ainz Ooal Gown walked into the room.

"Let's go inside and talk."

"This... please wait a moment—"

Before Sebastian could speak, Ainz Ooal Gown had already opened the door.

There are two people in the living room.

One person stood to one side holding a book, while the other sat on the sofa, drinking red tea.