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.

been going on for too long. Let's get rid of this

Secretly he smiled.

was also a great opportunity for him. If he 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

thought made Count Nekutan

stood up and started

you do, make sure you

Bang—!

even finish his sentence, they heard the sound of

Everyone instantly became alarmed.

"He's already here."

faster than Count Nukutan had expected. Nevertheless, it was still

his arms together, he

see how

Bang—! Bang—!

and closer. Everyone in the room had stood up by now, and

"What's going on?"

on his face. His eyes never left the entrance of the

which the explosions were getting closer was a lot faster than he anticipated. Did

It was then that...

Booom—!

another explosion, the door burst apart, and smoke

"The audacity!"

Count Nukutan became enraged.

"Attack!"

who broke the

enough to just wait for the enemy to appear. From the moment the door opened, he had

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

toward the door one after another as the room started to quake, and the

"Die you bastard!"

relentless attacks head toward the door. He, of

did not hold back in any of his attacks as powerful blasts of energy shot

Rumble—! Rumble—!

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

the demons cared as they continued

quite a bit before

"Stop."

the raised dust was covering his vision, a satisfied smile emerged on Count

"This should do it."

and finally relaxed his shoulders, but it was then that

"You guys done?"

"Huh?"

it was already too late

Click—!

a white flash,

get

nickname. But it was already too late for him as a hand reached out for his core, and

Crack—!

***

faster than when you

"Right..."

my sword away, I brushed my

on one of the chairs in the

do you like your

"Don't bother."

attached to me made

came from, but I would've rather have had a

I can't have

with my

I had spent here, I realized that I had indeed grown a lot. My rank may have not grown during the time that I was here, but

my arts, or my experience, my

such fast growth before,

future version of

best teacher that I have ever had. His explanations were pretty much tailor-made for me, and during these

quite

vividly seeing your strength rise in