Chapter 148 - The Money Shot!
The human soldiers were confident, but I wasn't. Although we had won the previous battle, we were far from victory.
However, I didn't want to ruin their moods as high morale was better than none. It was better for an army to be overconfident than scared.
As the demons spilled over the mountains in the distance, just like they did before. The ones in the back started shooting long projectiles, using formations like the humans did...
2023-05-08 01:44:08 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 147 - Lies and Truth
The guys and I were playing poker, and surprisingly, I was winning quite a bit. Since the friend group was quite wealthy due to the "Moon Exorcist" thing, we were placing quite large bets.
"Can you stop Carpy from staring at me so menacingly?" Agon complained.
"What are you talking about?" I feigned ignorance. Psychological warfare would make everyone feel nervous during the game and play to my advantage.
Carpy extended its...
2023-05-06 20:07:25 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 146 - End Of Battle
Carpy used water blades to cut up all the undead demons grabbing onto me. He had a special talent for this kind of thing. Was I worried that he had become too skilled at cutting things up? Yeah, a bit.
When I first picked Carpy, he was just a tool, maybe a pet at best. But after being together for quite a while and saving each other countless times, a part of me wished he could somehow end up living a happy life. Although I knew that wa...
2023-05-05 19:56:35 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 145 - Battles Aren’t Pretty
The clash of exorcists and demons resounded throughout the battlefield as their abilities were unleashed. Carpy was wrapped around my body, and together, we fought like a well-oiled machine. He defended while I attacked. Drawing my cursed sword, I channeled its energy through my body, but only as far as my neck. With my repaired weapon, I hacked and slashed through the horde of demons, each with their twisted, monstrous forms.
2023-05-04 19:40:11 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 144 - Humanity’s Plight
Being abandoned by my family wasn't a good feeling, but I didn't hold it against them. I wasn't someone who lived up to their expectations. I was powerful by the standards of the current times, but I didn't intend to use that power to kill people and other exorcists needlessly.
Confrontation with my family was the last thing I wanted to do. But half-hearted efforts wouldn't save humanity, and if we all ended up thinking only about...
2023-05-03 22:44:46 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 143 - Disappointing Family
In a white cloth tent, the Moon Exorcist gathered a few things and gave each of us something, except for Chariot, Big-Nose, and Diamond Guy. I still had to learn the guys’ names.
We each received new cards, which served as proof of our Elite Exorcist ranks. I stared at the card and almost smiled. With this rank, many doors were now open to me. However, I had to survive this war before I could enjoy any of them.
“While I...
2023-05-02 20:09:41 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 142 - Secret Admirer
The figure clapping revealed themselves to be Uwabami, with her long dark hair, white kimono, and snake-like eyes. She looked at Agon with a proud smile, that reminded me of an aunt who had just heard good news. But the glint in her eyes was like a protective cat.
"You were here all along?" I raised a questioning brow. "You could have helped us solve this whole thing easily if you were here."
Uwabami responded with a smile. "Of c...
2023-05-01 19:52:28 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 141 - Ultimate Battle
Ibaraki watched as his blast obliterated everything in its way, and a sense of jubilation rose within him. But in an instant, a large mirror materialized and absorbed his attack effortlessly.
For the first time in his long life, Ibaraki felt bewildered and intimidated by the unknown. Could there exist an ability that could absorb all attacks without limit? The Ord used to create that mirror seemed to resemble that of demons but was al...
2023-04-30 19:40:16 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 140 - Rashomon Gates
Agon threw a punch in front of him, and Sei charged towards it, appearing to attack. But just before Agon's fist extended, Sei manifested a mirror. The four-armed demon's eyes widened, but it was too late as strings burst out of the ground and wrapped around him like a cocoon. However, it took him less than a second to break through the restrictions.
As Agon's fist hit the mirror, another mirror appeared behind the demon's head. He qui...
2023-04-29 19:40:41 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 139 - Mah Plan!
I had predicted that Velma's clumsiness would eventually lead to her losing her glasses, triggering her sadistic second personality. Most Exorcists after reaching a certain rank became weird, and some even psychopathic. Velma was a prime example of this, as her second personality was nothing short of sadistic.
But armed with my knowledge from the manga, I should have been able to handle her. I planned to create a situation where Carpy would...
2023-04-28 19:47:43 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 138 - The Forgotten Ones
I couldn't believe my eyes as I saw a group of people who I never thought would be together. Two of them were the big-nosed guy whom I had spared in the Expert Exams, and the Warrior of the same team who was almost as big as Bets. The big-nosed guy had the special ability to turn his boogers into iron balls, which was a pretty gross ability. The Warrior, on the other hand, had the ability to harden his Ord to become as strong as diamonds...
2023-04-27 19:44:42 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 137 - The Teacher & Escape
"The energy released was so dense that it felt like I was drowning in concrete. The small bugs exploded due to the pressure, birds fell from the sky mid-flight and splattered to the ground, and demons howled and screamed in pain in the distance. I was still quite far away from the castle, so I could only imagine what those closer to it must be feeling.
Carpy slammed to the ground and became immobile, while Anika was forced to...
2023-04-26 19:37:46 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 136 - Getting Closer
I was the leader of a team I could barely understand most of the time.
Agon was sleepy despite having slept as much as he needed, and Bets got tired faster than someone his age should. The latter was a fit young man, but maybe all those muscles were the problem?
We were deep in enemy territory, surrounded by demons, so we couldn't afford to be anything less than our best selves.
I already had enough to worry about with Uwab...
2023-04-25 19:30:40 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 135 - The Demon in Disguise
This girl, in the middle of nowhere, was… Uwabami in his… err, her human form. So instead of a he, he was actually a she?
"So, do any of you have sake or not?" she pouted, acting cute as if she hadn't slaughtered exorcists in droves just a week ago. "Ah, no, I'm becoming sober again."
Her hiccuping ceased, and she sniffed Agon, whom she held in her arms. "Huh? You smell like Master Orochi. But you also feel and smell l...
2023-04-24 19:26:02 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 134 - The Drunk Snake
"Why the hell do I have to be the leader?" I asked, and they looked at me as if I were stupid. Which would have earned Agon and Gem punches in the face, but this wasn’t the time to get down at their level.
Sure, I knew how to plan certain things when I had future knowledge, but I wouldn't consider someone who literally knew the future and made seemingly good decisions based on that knowledge a good leader in other situations. We wer...
2023-04-23 19:31:58 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 133 - The Leader?
It took me a couple of days to get back into fighting shape. Bets was also recovering, but all the medicine and antibiotics he had taken caused him to sleep a lot. At least this place had more medical supplies than I had assumed at first. There must be some kind of hidden cache of supplies somewhere around here.
"Hey!" Bets, who had gotten bored quickly and started exploring the cave, returned to the corner where we were. He smiled at me ...
2023-04-22 19:36:07 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 132 - The Star
If there were a census, and exorcists had to answer truthfully, what percentage of them would admit to killing their own kind? My suspicion was that the number would be surprisingly high. Paranoid thoughts like these were what kept me alive.
"Keep an eye out for anything," I addressed Carpy and Gem.
I yawned, closed my eyes, and sleep came easily as my Ord reserves were almost depleted. It had been an exhausting day.
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Ar...
2023-04-21 19:23:00 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 131 - Hide & Seek
Bets looked pale and was clutching his side; the flesh around his wound had turned green and become infected. Under his nails, maggots had started eating away at his dead skin. A chill went down my spine at the sight, but I tried to keep a calm and clear head, which proved harder than I anticipated.
After using Perfect Me for a couple of seconds to investigate for underlying injuries or poisons, I stitched up my friend. Being an exorc...
2023-04-20 16:17:13 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 130 - Joestar Secret Technique
Since battle was out of the question, there was only one plan left. I turned around and called out to Carpy and Gem. "Let's get the hell away from here!"
This battle was unwinnable; in chess terms, it was checkmate. In reality, it was more like the other player flipped the board and smashed your face in. So the best option I had was to start the game again and live to fight another day.
<...
2023-04-19 19:37:49 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 129 - Uwabami
The force of the blast was overwhelming, sending us reeling backwards despite our attempts to dig our feet into the ground. The very earth itself shook beneath us, and the once-sturdy trees were ripped from their roots as screams of terror filled the air. Despite the urgent commands being shouted by higher-ranked exorcists, the deafening roar of the explosion drowned out any hope of anyone understanding them.
"Gem!" I shouted to my teammate, ...
2023-04-18 17:01:14 +0000 UTC
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Synopsis: After the Expert Exams, while Kon was up in countryside villages and relaxing, the world around him kept moving. Gem and Bets travel to the Kuro Clan, where some peoples' pasts come out, and some secrets are revealed.
Bets felt a tinge of sadness for not being able to witness the Expert Exam finals firsthand. The rumors circulating about Kon were so sensationalized that separating fact from fiction was hard....
2023-04-17 20:10:27 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 128 - The Frontlines
"I don't know all the details, but your friends caused trouble at the Kuro Clan compound, and as a result, they were sent to the front lines by the elders. Technically, they're no longer students as the Kuro Clan heavily 'suggested' that they no longer attend the Exorcist Academy and go straight to war," explained Professor Chain.
I was puzzled. How did those two get themselves into trouble like that? I worried because the frontlines o...
2023-04-17 19:46:21 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 127 - Returning
“I -I have a kid,” Yannick stammered.
As soon as he said that, I stared at his face with a bewildered look. I couldn't believe what I was hearing.
Was he actually trying to change my mind about it? Did he really think that I could forget about the horrific incident when he tried to force himself on a girl while also choking her father to death right in front of her?
"You have a kid?" I asked skeptically, eyeing him up and do...
2023-04-16 19:32:06 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 126 - Everybody Has Love
Although I had a nagging suspicion that the guy had a scheme in motion, I wasn't particularly concerned about it, as long as it didn't go against my own interests.
As a newcomer, I expected to be viewed with some suspicion, but the exorcist didn't seem to be paying me any attention. Instead, his focus appeared to be elsewhere. Was he trying to make another deal with the chicken-headed demon?
I couldn't help but feel that the ...
2023-04-15 19:32:20 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 125 - There’s Nothing Wrong With a Plain Face
Rose sensed the heavy atmosphere in the village, a quiet despair that had taken hold. Despite their daily chores and work in the fields, things had changed. Winter was approaching, and people were getting anxious about what would happen next.
Before, they had been worried about the winter, but now they were dreading it. There was a sense of death in the air, as people knew some would starve to death this wint...
2023-04-14 19:33:30 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 124 - Throughout Heaven and Earth, I alone am the Honored One
Carpy glanced over at Moron, who was emitting a shallow light. A mosquito the size of a man's fist had stung the kid, causing the bug to emit a weak yellow light.
While Carpy was distracted, the six-legged horse charged at him in a split second. The demon's speed increased as he charged.
The horse galloped on top of the water, its legs moving so quickly that Carpy could barely see them.
2023-04-13 19:48:37 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 123 - Territory
“That's so sad,” the blonde girl said as I told her the story of the Titanic, tears welling up in her eyes.
"So, if I understand correctly, she met a guy for just a few days and then got undressed?" Rose was quite skeptical about this. "And this guy was also some kind of scammer? I bet he had another woman waiting for him as soon as he left the ship."
I had never considered that perspective before. It changes my perception of the ...
2023-04-12 19:38:56 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 122 - The Dead Mother
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I found village life to be a perfect fit for me. My days were spent working in the fields, and my nights were devoted to training.
During this time, I discovered a new aspect of Ord energy: training became more efficient and effective when I was fully engaged in pursuing my passions.
My Ord grew denser each day, and I felt as though I was on the brink of a breakthrough. I soon realized that Ord energy was a selfish for...
2023-04-11 19:28:43 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 121 - The Dragon By The River
Rose felt a sense of unease around the newcomer. Although she was grateful for his help with her father, she couldn't help but remain skeptical of his intentions. Despite his polite demeanor, there were several suspicious behaviors that he was trying to conceal, such as the way he carried himself.
To Rose, the idea of being an adventurer in this day and age seemed like madness. Why would anyone risk their life traveling the wo...
2023-04-10 18:37:31 +0000 UTC
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Chapter 120 - Fleeting
Despite all my worries and not getting a wink of sleep all night, no one attacked me.
Had I grown paranoid?
I guess there was no denying it now. I was always on guard against anything. Even the harmless old man was like a dangerous beast in my eyes.
For an Exorcist this was good since there were many special abilities that could hide people's presence and powers. But I was no longer on a battlefield.
I knew that as long as ...
2023-04-09 19:58:03 +0000 UTC
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