Sara and the others wanted to see what is currently happening.

And it was just then that she sensed the change—

“—,?”

*Shing*

A chill that traveled down her spine.

There didn’t seem to be anything special happening around her but just that chilly sensation along her back.

However, it wasn’t a typical chill. It would be more accurately described as the unpleasantness of an icy caress of a Death God’s hand that ran down her back.

What could this be…… there seems to be some sort of terrifying atmosphere in the air……

“……what was that just now?”

It seemed like Lemuel and Ali also felt it as their body suddenly trembled uncontrollably.

It was neither a sensation of animosity or oppressiveness.

If one had to put a thumb on it— it would be the sensation of an instinctive reflex of an over-sensitive deer lifting its head in reaction to a lion’s approach.

What…… is happening……?!

The formless oppressive sense of presence that is in control of this area……

“…… is in the sky……!”

Almost simultaneously, Sara with her Bestial senses immediately traced the source of the presence.

When it came to the skill of scouting and perceiving, her, possessing the power of the Manticore would come out in one of the tops.

It was Bestial and monstrous.

Having discovered the source of the threat much earlier than the two men, Sara had already turned her gaze skyward.

Using her eyes which glinted and looked ferocious, similar to a predator, a Lion, she searches at the sky.

However, to find the exact location took no time at all.

Because the culprit did not even bother to hide.

“……Uu…!”

A humanoid silhouette was floating mid-air. It possesses a pair of crooked bat-like wings with surprisingly three heads and shackles on its arms and legs.

Its whole body was entirely white, only wearing long white pants.

Ruby red eyes that seem to shine like a star of omens in the night.

The three-headed dragon hovered in the air above Mithir City while looking down upon the city with its six eyes.

Each of those individual heads was looking down in a different location as if it was looking for something.

Sara and the others were instantly rooted on their spot. They all looked at the figure with widened eyes and fear flashed across their faces.

“What is… that?” Lemuel subconsciously muttered.

“Now then where is he…?”

A deep rough voice rang out.

“I can feel some residue of his aura… but where is he hiding, I wonder…”

Ali Mahsid gulped as he tried gathering all his power to stay unfettered.

“Who are you? What are you doing here?” He yelled.

Being questioned by a human, Azi Dahaka felt displeased. “Maggots,”

Swoosh!

With a flapped of his wings, a wind blade shot out.

With bestial instincts, Sara immediately shot forth and tackles the two men away, successfully avoiding the wind blade in hairsbreadth.

The wind blade struck a building behind them and cut it into two. In the ground, one could see a fissure as if a blade just cut the ground apart.

Seeing this scene, Sara and the others instantly paled. If they were hit, they will surely die in an instant!

Ali paled in fright and Lemuel started shedding cold sweat.

Sara sat on the ground with her back hunched, shivering uncontrollably. It was the first time she had felt such fear in her life.

What the heck is this?!

What is that monster!!

“Discourteous!” They heard a voice above them.

“Well, I wanted to kill all of you for your disrespect but, before that, let me ask you, have you seen my brethren?” Azi Dahaka asked.

“Bre- brethren?” Sara clenched her fist tightly. At this moment, she was actually hoping for Allen to come immediately! She’s dying!!

“We, we don’t know…” She’s on the verge of crying. She almost wet her pants…

Her bestial instinct was crying and trembling in fear. She was certain they were not a match for this monster!

Magwayan!! Please hurry!!

Her answer caused Azi Dahaka to frown. He raised his arm which caused the three Superhumans to instantly become scared out of their wits.

“Wa, wait! If, if you tell us who’s this brethren, we, we might be able to help you!” Ali immediately shouted out.

“Hmm,” Azi Dahaka lowered his hand. “That’s a good question, in fact, I—”

“I’m already here, Azi Dahaka…” A voice suddenly interrupted Azi Dahaka. “Aren’t you looking for me?”

“Oh?” Inclining his head slightly, Azi Dahaka turned his three heads and stared at the new intruder.

A human youth wearing a long black coat.

The hem of the long coat, with its base color being black, is an elaborately made article with silver embroidery at its edges.

With his trousers also having the basic color of black. He is wearing his usual black gloves with the right hand being ash colored and arm protectors on top of that. In addition, he has boots, which were reinforced with iron plates, equipped.

This was his battle clothes given by Mia before she left.

This was the first time he had worn it, signifying his determination to fight.

Due to his serious demeanor, Allen now exudes a completely different presence from his usual laid-back character.

His back was as straight as a javelin, naturally emitting an extraordinary presence. Although he was wearing ordinary black clothes and not magical equipment, the presence emitting from his body simply couldn’t be concealed.

“Oh, indeed,” Azi Dahaka acknowledged. “One of my kind,”

“Magwayan!!” Sara called out and for some reason, she felt relieved seeing him. As if a large boulder was taken from her shoulders, she couldn’t help but a sigh of relief.

“Forgive my late greetings, Monster King Azi Dahaka…” Allen smiled amiably and bowed like an aristocrat. “My name’s Allen Bando, the Monster King of Envy… I am pleased to meet you…”

“Oh?”

“Eh? Allen… Bando?” Sara spoke up as if struggling as she looked at that face directly from the front.

Contrary to Azi Dahaka’s astonishment, Sara was struck by confusion. Allen Bando? Magwayan was a fake name…?

“This really came a surprise. I never expected the new Monster King was actually a Human…” His voice contained ridicule. “A human becoming a Monster King… what a tasteless joke…”

Even though his way of talking and his facial expression are tender and intimate, the emotions held within them are something completely polar to those, Allen is sensing.

The tension was thick in the air.

“But Azi Dahaka, from what I have known, you were also once a former human… or was I mistaken, perhaps?”

Ali and the others look at Allen and then to the three-headed monster with a startled facial expression.

Azi Dahaka?

No way! That legendary Zahhak!?

For a brief period, Azi Dahaka stared with an unchanging facial expression at Allen’s face. But before long he showed a complacent smile.

“I have already cast out my humanity long before I have become a Monster King…” he said. “In Humanity’s standard, I have long been a monster… not a human.”

Then the left head inclined his head, “Then what about you? What are you my little brother, a monster? Or a human? You should stick to one; or else it will certainly become confusing later on…”

Azi Dahaka slowly descended and finally landed in the ground, standing face to face with Allen.

“Although being a monster doesn’t sound so bad, however, I’m better off retaining my humanity… unlike you, I’m not a being of legend, after all…”

“Hahahaha, Humanity will make you weak, my little brother…”

Different from his draconic heads, Azi Dahaka’s body gives off the impression of being lanky, but he isn’t a man of having that much height.

Even so the degree of peril, Sara’s group has felt until now, didn’t alleviate much.

And at this moment, they actually realized that a similar feeling was also coming from Allen.

It’s as if they are being of a high standing, completely different from them.

Sara’s face fell as if she finally realized the difference between her and Allen. She had always believed that Allen might be strong but that is only power, he was still a human, someone that can still be reached.

But now, she realized Allen was completely different!

“Indeed Humans are weak, but it doesn’t mean we are useless…” Allen walked forward and stopped until he was 4 – 5 meters away from Azi Dahaka. “You who have thrown away your humanity cannot comprehend this…”

Allen said, with an indifferent smile.

Everyone felt the atmosphere rapidly becoming tense. The situation looked like it could explode at any time, worrying the spectators.

“Probably,” Persisting with a smile to the end, Azi Dahaka calmly spoke. “… However, it doesn’t change the fact that they are weak. My little brother, you too, will become like that, if you won’t forsake your useless humanity.”

“… …”

“You are now a Monster King, standing along us… I advise you to act like it, in any case…” The three heads of Azi Dahaka grinned evilly. “… Whether you survive our encounter or not, as a Monster King, you should act like one until the end…”

Bang!

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( Peredere here guys, XD - This will be a very long fight as something unexpected would happen in the middle... Hehe, please enjoy the following chapters XDD )