TSFA l Part 2 CH 63

Part 2 Chapter 63

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Ratan ran off with me because…!

• “Master, I’ll serve you well and live together!” 

…because he was dreaming of a ridiculous future where we’d live happily ever after!

• “Ugh, you annoying little pest!” 

This crazy monster stomped heavily, trying to crush Nike, who was blocking his way.

“Uuugh…”

I was being shaken around in his grip, suffering from motion sickness…

Nike held a sword in one hand and wires in the other, facing Ratan.

But stabbing his iron-like skin did nothing—no wounds at all.

As always, the best she could do was restrain him with her wires.

‘Wow, he’s really strong.’

I had forgotten how terrifying Ratan could be, since he usually grovels before me.

After all, this was the same beast that no one—except Gabriel, who had the —could ever defeat.

Not my eldest brother’s lightning, not my second brother’s flames, not Krista’s storm blades could pierce his armor.

• “Find yourself another partner! The master said he would use me to reproduce!” 

Wha—?! When did I ever say that?!

“…?”

Nike faltered at those words.

Ratan’s taunts were effective!

“You crazy bastard…”

Enraged by his “mating” talk, Nike lost her composure and accidentally dropped her wire.

Ratan seized the chance and swung his huge left arm at her.

“Kyaaah~ Prince!”

He suddenly stopped, just before hitting her.

“…?”

Nike, who had been ready to block, quickly leapt back in shock.

What was that?

Ratan muttered, as if speaking to someone else.

I immediately realized.

‘Ah! The Prince must be awake inside him!’

The one who had stopped the attack was Märchen, inside Ratan. And the one he was speaking to—it was Märchen as well.

• “We have to kill that one before leaving.” 

Ratan gestured with his chin toward Nike.

Yes, that explained why he was so intent on killing Nike.

If he just ran away, the distance would naturally grow, so why insist on finishing her off?

• “Humans can be persistent. Especially that one—look at his eyes. If we leave him alive, he’ll come back later for revenge. Even though he knows fighting me means death, he still came alone to save the Master. Do you know why?” 

Ratan clicked his tongue, glaring sharply at Nike.

I felt oddly embarrassed. Because the answer was obvious—it was love.

• “He’s furious because he lost his mate and can’t reproduce anymore.” 

…Nope! Thanks to this monster, Nike was now just “someone rescuing me so he could reproduce”!

This idiot beast would never understand love!

• “What…?” 

But then, Ratan suddenly went quiet.

Although I couldn’t hear Märchen’s words, Ratan was listening attentively.

• “Love…?” 

Ah! That’s it!

As expected of my Prince—he must be gently explaining love to Ratan right now.

Telling him not to separate two people who love each other, in that elegant, soft voice of his.

• “Hmmm.” 

Was he finally understanding human thoughts and emotions?

Ratan stared at me. I looked back with sparkling eyes.

Then, slowly, he nodded…

And declared:

• “I don’t get it!!!” 

Before charging at Nike again!

Sigh… of course!

The battle between Ratan and Nike resumed.

<Mirror’s Eye – Shackles of Binding>

Clearly, this stalemate wouldn’t end until my sealed state was undone.

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Boom!

“Ugh!”

While I was distracted, thinking of Bania, a large monster smashed the spot where Ryan had just been.

He narrowly dodged.

• “Kill him! Keep chasing!” 

Then Ryan’s eyes fell on it…

‘A talking monster! That must be the mastermind!’

Perched like a turtle shell on a big beast’s neck was a small but intelligent monster giving orders.

‘Damn it, why are their numbers increasing?!’

Ryan gritted his teeth and swung his weapon.

At first, the monsters had been shaken by the humans’ strength. But now their leader laughed with satisfaction.

The humans grew weaker with exhaustion, while more monsters kept appearing.

“Lord! I can’t hold out much longer!”

“Hasn’t the God of Death descended yet?!”

Nearby, knights Jack and Rudy whined.

Though the Belzer forces were all S-class mercenaries, the order to not kill made the fight drag on, and fatigue was setting in.

“Just hold out a little longer!”

Ryan himself was constantly checking if the “suppression” on his power had been lifted.

One monster at a time—he killed them instantly with his touch.

He couldn’t use the “area type” level-two death skill, since his allies were mixed in.

That skill would kill everyone in sight, friend and foe alike.

That’s why mastering level three was essential for the final battle.

‘This is driving me insane!’

Ryan was deeply frustrated.

If they kept dragging this out and one of his comrades died…? They were all precious to him—he couldn’t just let it go.

Of course, then he’d have to beg Bania or Nike for another chance to redo things.

“Arghhhh!”

Ryan roared desperately.

Crying out to the one he resented most:

“Father, give me strength!!!”

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<Mirror’s Eye – Shackles of Binding>

<Mirror’s Eye – Shackles of Binding>

Meanwhile, what was Father doing?

Still trapped in Ratan’s grip, I prayed to him for the first time.

‘Father, please, grant me strength!!!’

***

Edgar Bassenberg stepped out of his daughter Krista’s room with a weary look.

He had sent letters under her name to lure Alexander.

But when Krista found out, she threw a fit, screaming wildly.

Edgar spent a long time restraining, coaxing, and calming her.

‘…Exhausting.’

Because of Krista, he had left his other children in danger for too long.

Clicking his tongue, Edgar quickly withdrew his power.

<Suppression – Deactivation>

The moment Ryan touched another monster, it collapsed instantly.

Ryan’s eyes widened.

<Mirror’s Eye – Shackles of Binding>

Ratan, who had been raging wildly, suddenly froze.

“Eh? What’s going on?”

At last, I could smile smugly back at him.

“What do you think~?”

“Hey! You have a long nose!”

Ryan called out to the intelligent monster commander nearby.

“Your victory’s already certain, isn’t it?!”

• “Hahaha! Took you long enough to realize!” 

The little guy laughed arrogantly from his perch.

Ryan grumbled inwardly, but continued.

“Then how about this—don’t waste more effort. I’ll accept death. But give me the chance to say my final words!”

The commander hesitated, then smirked.

The monsters had all emerged from underground.

The humans, battered and few in number, stood no chance.

Victory was obvious.

• “All troops, halt!!!” 

The commander barked.

At once, the monster army stopped.

The Belzer forces, relieved to survive, quickly regrouped behind Ryan.

A dozen humans, standing against hundreds of monsters—perfectly still.

“Long-nose, thank you. You’re really generous!”

• “Haha, I am indeed!” 

Puffing out his chest proudly, the commander boasted:

• “You humans fought well. I’ll remember your name!” 

“Wow, you even respect your enemies? Impressive!”

Ryan raised his fist high.

“My name is Ryan Belzer!”

Then declared:

“I am the God of Death!”

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

Hundreds of monsters collapsed at once.

Everyone gasped.

In an instant, life was wiped from them all.

A terrifying sight—like divine judgment itself.

“W-wow… I-I can’t even speak…”

“Lord, I’m crying…”

Jack and Rudy couldn’t look away.

Though they knew of Ryan’s power, seeing it on this scale was breathtaking.

Never before had they seen so many fall in a single strike.

“My lord?”

Everyone was awestruck, but Ryan alone stayed silent.

He only stared at his hand, eyes trembling.

“Why… what’s wrong?”

“….”

Ryan’s breathing grew heavier.

That hunt just now…

‘Damn, I didn’t expect this.’

The monsters’ strength and numbers were far greater than planned.

And unlike before, he had killed them all by himself.

That’s why—

Ryan’s ability had just evolved.

He had finally reached the goal he had long sought, for the sake of revenge.

• The power to annihilate life instantly. 
• Rank: Special Class. 
• Level 3 Mastery: Kill selectively, one by one, within a 1-meter radius. 

…The blade had finally been sharpened to perfection.