The demon from a very close distance was very powerful. His breath was ragged and his skin had a strange sheen of steel. I could feel a strong heat, perhaps his body temperature was higher than that of a human.

　But I didn't wilt when a huge fist fell on me from above.

　Compared to the dog, which was as huge as a stall, I wondered what a humanoid creature would be like now.
　My flesh creaked with pain. Literally, the demon's face twisted in astonishment.

It's a stupid ...... thing to do. It's impossible ......

Not bad, champion.

　I didn't choose to evade the fist. I did not choose to evade the fist. The iron-colored fist, which was a size larger than mine, was filled with tremendous power.
　But apparently, while the demon's power was great, it wasn't as great as the vampire's, who had grown up sucking the finest blood.

　The fist in his palm made a creaking sound. The face of the demon, with its sharp fangs, was tense and veiny. But even with all that force, my body doesn't move.
　I'm still fine. There is a difference in the thickness of my arms, my weight, my build, everything, but I am stronger.

　I deflect the fist that catches me to the side. His huge body is thrown off his feet. As I tried to strike a blow to his open body, my body was blown into the air with a violent impact. I felt my bones break and my flesh distort.
　I swooped through the air and managed to land on the floor.

　I was kicked in the pigeon tail. But it didn't hurt that much, and I gave him a blow to the stomach instead. The wound has already healed.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

　The demon roared and kicked the ground hard. But perhaps the blow to his body had taken effect, his movements were slower than before and his center of gravity was wavering.
　It seems that this one has better durability and regeneration ability.

　Just as the demons had just done with each other, they hit each other head-on.
　I could have avoided it, but I didn't need to. The demons had claws and fangs, and their fists were bony and almost blunt, but they were not made of silver. Perhaps that's how they do it, so I'll do the same.

　The more you hit, the more you get hit. Your vision blurs, your flesh creaks, your body shakes with the impact. You get hit in the head, in the shoulders, in the stomach, in the legs.
　But only the champion's momentum fades, even though he takes the same amount of damage.
　The champion's energy was fierce because he had won, but he could not escape his physical limitations.

　Finally, a blow to the jaw shakes the head and the champion falls to his knees.
　How inconvenient it is for a living organism to be unable to move just because its brain is shaken.

　The game was already decided. Well, I had a handicap, but I'm the champion now.
　And I can still fight. Wounds healed, no fatigue.

　And I asked the other demons who were watching me with bated breath.

"Looking good. Who's up for the next challenge?　



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　Too strong. The scene that unfolded in front of her eyes was unbelievable, even for Monica who had prior knowledge.

　The Ogre, known for his superior physical strength, was being outmatched by a being two heads smaller than him. The palms of his hands, which were joined together by gravity, gradually lifted, and even though the Ogre put all his strength into them until his face turned red, they didn't move even a little.
　The end has a cool expression. Of course. Because his body is already dead.

　I was going to measure his strength. But even with a quick check, its power could be a natural enemy to the Demon Lord Rainer's army.
　In the first place, it was an opponent that Oliver, who boasted of his superior regenerative abilities and monstrous strength, would fear.

　All things have their affinities. The undead, humans, and the Demon Lord's army are in a three-way relationship.
　The Demon Lord's Army, which has many species with superior physical abilities, tends to overpower humans. Even if the opponent is a Knight of the End, they will not be defeated so easily. However, on the other hand, they are extremely weak against unworldly beings - high-ranking undead with superior physical abilities, regenerative abilities, and bodies that do not suffer from fatigue.

　This is because power is a source of pride for most of the races that make up the Demon Lord's army, except for Monica, who is a demon.
　Vampires have many weaknesses in exchange for their enormous power, but the Demon Lord does not approve of exploiting them. He will turn weapons into silver, but he will not use running water, crosses, or garlic. He believes that if he uses such things, he will be reduced to the same existence as the people he looks down upon.

　At first glance, the battle between the demon warrior and End seemed to be very close.
　The demon's fist pierced End's body and blew him away easily. The End's kick made the demon's body, which was as hard as steel, creak strongly.
　The vampires seemed to be more powerful than the demons, but the demons' strength was not only in their monstrous power.

　End's fighting skills were not that high, even to the untrained eye. But even if their skills were poor, their durability was too different.
　Demons boast a regenerative ability that far surpasses that of humans, but the regenerative ability of vampires goes even further than that. While the movements of the demon warriors he was facing were gradually slowing down, Endo Baron's movements had not changed at all compared to the beginning.

　Even if he was hit in the head or punched in the body, he still attacked without showing even a hint of itch.

　This is no match for .............
　Perhaps this vampire can take on a hundred demons in a row with no problem at all. It's a match made in heaven. In addition, End has yet to use any of the vampire's other abilities.



　The expression on the face of the demon, known for his bravery and courage, twisted in awe.
　Monica still doesn't know how powerful End is. But how many people in this demon lord's army can match his presence?

　I'll be eaten. In this army where everything is decided by battle, vampires who are not affected by fatigue or damage are the worst.
　Just as Oliver, with his equivalent power, silenced all opposition with his power, his presence will spread quickly. And at times like this, Oliver is useless.

　Lynell is a powerful demon lord. Even if he were a vampire, he would not be easily defeated. But on the other hand, he's not the kind of person who would violate the law of the weak and the strong.

　Unable to withstand the fist he finally received, the demon man fell to his knees.
　There were no cheers. The demons, proud of their war, were completely engulfed. This is not what I would call a match.

　Fortunately, they're not going to kill. Vampires are notoriously vicious, but Monica's repeated reminders must have done the trick.
　If you play your cards right, there is a chance that they will become your allies. If End is there, he will be able to take advantage of the other Demon King's army.
　In front of Monica's calculating mind, End raised his voice, sounding a bit optimistic.



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　We can fight. You can fight.
　The demon was strong and agile. But not as strong as I am now.
　They were durable and seemed to heal wounds fairly quickly. But not as good as I am now.

　After beating the champion, I intercepted the demon challenger who challenged me.
　After knocking down about five of them, the challenger disappeared, and I stopped.

　It seems that the vampire body is more powerful than I thought.
　It seems that vampire bodies are more powerful than I thought.

　Of course, the opponent would not be serious.
　The opponent did not have a weapon. If he had a silver weapon, he could damage me, and even if he didn't, he would be unable to act if he was torn apart.
　So, I can't afford to be that relaxed, but I'm not serious yet either.

　Linel's army was going to be a great training ground for me.
　I don't have much experience fighting humanoid creatures, and there's a wide variety of demons here. I could apply the fighting techniques of the demons who have extraordinary physical strength.
　There must be people in the Demon King's army who are stronger than I am now. I don't necessarily place importance on strength, but I want to gain as much experience as possible.
　I think I've had too much bad luck so far.

I think I've had too much bad luck so far. "Beating the demons that many times in a row is an amazing feat. Even with this army, ...... most opponents would be overwhelmed.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. But her inner thoughts were clear from the smell.
　I could sense that she was choosing her words carefully. Perhaps she is trying not to provoke bad feelings in us.

I want to fight a strong opponent. I don't have much combat experience.

"............ I know one thing. If you want a live person, you're going to have to go toe to toe.

　Monica shuddered and made a serious face. And then she said something I didn't expect.



"Right now, this army has a valuable prisoner, a Knight of the End. In the battle for it, one of the leaders, ......, will be the Cannibal. When the cannibal is defeated, End-sama will become a prominent figure in this army.