The Author's POV

"How's the situation?"

A grating voice echoed throughout a small room that was dimly lit by a couple of candles that sat atop an old wooden table.

The voice belonged to Count Nukutan, the leader of the Avidity branch. One of the largest sub-branches of the greed clan residing in the demon world.

There were in total seven clans residing in the demon world, and they were all covered by a Duke-ranked demon. Only a select few could be members of the main clan. The rest would be thrown into different branches governed by the clan.

Each branch differed in strength, and in general, a clan had over twenty branches with two or three being their main branches.

The Avidity branch, being one of those three for the Greed clan.

A tense and somber atmosphere enveloped the room as Count Nukutan scanned the room.

Sitting beside him were multiple figures who looked back at him with respectful and subservient gazes.

"How is it possible that after all this time, you've still not caught him?"

His voice couldn't help but raise. There was visible frustration in his voice as he glared at everyone in the room.

About four months ago, out of nowhere, a figure appeared out of nowhere and started hunting different sub-branches.

Most shockingly was the fact that no one knew who the figure was.

The reason for this was because wherever he went, he would leave as fast as he came.

No.

This wasn't exactly right.

'The white death.'

Count Nukutan muttered underneath his breath.

That was his nickname. This was the nickname of the individual responsible for destroying several demon sub-branches.

No one knew exactly what he looked like, but to those that have managed to survive, they all said the same thing.

'Before everything happened, a bright white flash of light covered our vision and by the time we regained our vision, all we saw were the dead bodies of our comrades.'

Count Nukutan quite frankly did not believe these recounts at all.

They were most likely exaggerations made by those that survived in order to create an excuse for their failure and preserve that little pride of theirs.

Just the thought made Count Nukutan scoff.

"As if anyone would believe in your lies.."

That said.

The commotion that was created due to this was loud enough to alert the main clans. This was quite frankly terrible news for Count Nukutan.

If he was unable to get rid of this so-called 'White death,' and the main clan was forced to act, Count Nukutan may find his position be put in jeopardy.

And simply put, he didn't want that.

Just the thought caused his face to twist. Raising his head to meet the eyes of everyone present, a heavy pressure bore down on the room.

"I'll ask again, how is the situation regarding the white death?"

"Everything seems to be going just as planned."

Replying to him was another figure sitting next to him. There were hints of ridicule in his voice, but despite that, he still made sure to be respectful when addressing Count Nukutan.

"According to our predictions, 'he' should be here anytime soon. We've already sent out a unit to get rid of him. We won't make the same mistake as the other branches."

"That's good."

Count Nukutan nodded his head in satisfaction.

Let's get rid of this pest

Secretly he smiled.

managed to get rid of the 'White death' some unknown that had been terrorizing the demon realm for quite a while, he might even be able to get promoted to the main

the thought made

he stood up

you do, make sure

Bang—!

sound of a loud explosion echo from

Everyone instantly became alarmed.

"He's already here."

bit faster than Count Nukutan had expected. Nevertheless,

his arms

how strong

Bang—! Bang—!

and closer. Everyone in the room had

"What's going on?"

a solemn look on his face. His eyes never left

was a lot faster than he

It was then that...

Booom—!

burst apart, and

"The audacity!"

Count Nukutan became enraged.

"Attack!"

see who broke the door, Count

From the moment

his orders, everyone inside of the room woke up from their stupor and did as he asked. Raising their hands, or dashing toward the door, everyone attacked at

as the room started to quake, and the dust in the

"Die you bastard!"

watched his subordinate's relentless attacks head toward the door. He, of course, didn't

sent out multiple attacks. He did not hold back in any of his attacks

Rumble—! Rumble—!

shake uncontrollably, and it wasn't long before the structure they were

the demons cared as they continued

bit before Count

"Stop."

Although he couldn't see as the raised dust was

"This should do it."

long breath and finally relaxed his shoulders, but it was then that he

"You guys done?"

"Huh?"

already too late as the last thing he heard

Click—!

came after the clicking sound was a white

I get it

But it was already

Crack—!

***

a lot faster than when you first arrived

"Right..."

my sword away, I brushed my hair

as he sat on one of the chairs

do you

"Don't bother."

ridiculous nickname the demons attached to me

got where they came from, but

I

with my rate

months that I had spent here, I realized that I had indeed grown a lot. My rank may have not grown

my arts, or my experience, my growth had been

never experienced such fast growth before, and this

future version

best, he was probably the best teacher that I have ever had. His explanations were pretty much

quite frankly

strength rise in such a short amount