Chapter 42: Don’t Turn Your Back in the Arena

When Joey appeared, the cheers reached their peak.

Everyone began to scrutinize the legendary, adorable Joyful Demon King.

So, shall our Demon King say a few words?

Veiweiya spoke as she summoned a round Staff from beneath Joey’s feet.

“Tsk… Why all of a sudden…”

Joey picked up the Staff with a lack of interest.

“I’ll say this first. These two idiots fighting is purely a personal dispute. It has nothing to do with me…”

“Wow! Even a personal dispute!!!”

Some people in the crowd cheered below.

“In any case… As long as you enjoy watching, that’s fine. To me, it’s just two idiots pulling each other’s hair, but maybe it’ll look flashy to you all…”

Joey said in a defeated tone.

That was just how the shota’s personality was…

He never said fancy words—only spoke directly.

Instead of putting on a show, it was better to just be honest…

Originally, he thought the audience would be annoyed by Joey’s attitude, but unexpectedly…

“Ohhhh!!! Lord Joyful Demon King is so much gentler than the previous Demon King! He didn’t even call us trash, scum, or parasites!!!”

“So gentle! I love him even more!!!”

Huh? What’s wrong with these guys?

Were they traumatized by the previous Demon King…?

Thinking about the previous Demon King’s history, Joey let it go…

Joey frowned and continued.

“In any case…”

“You all know the rules of the Arena…”

“The match begins… Until one side surrenders or can no longer fight!”

After speaking, Leona lifted the Giant Sword with both hands like a valiant knight.

“Chiyang…”

“Even if you’re a Cadre, I absolutely won’t go easy on you…”

“Whatever…”

Chiyang said, lifting the red Giant Sword invented by Arya.

“After all, Joey’s body belongs to me anyway…”

“Arrogant!!!!”

Leona’s words and body flew out together in an instant.

She raised the Giant Sword above her head with both hands and swung it straight at Chiyang’s head.

So fast!!!

Chiyang hadn’t expected Leona’s speed to be so quick…

And it wasn’t just speed…

“Clang!!!”

The impact almost numbed Chiyang’s hands…

Ugh…

Chiyang was forced back two steps by the overwhelming power…

What’s going on…

Chiyang looked at her hands, still trembling from the force of Leona’s Giant Sword…

That Giant Sword…

It had to be at least ten times heavier than the one she was holding…

Leona’s physique wasn’t robust.

She had some muscle, but nothing as exaggerated as Chiyang…

Just by looking at their physiques, they shouldn’t even be in the same weight class for boxing…

But…

Chiyang swore that the Giant Sword in Leona’s hands…

She couldn’t move it at all with her own strength…

What the hell…

She didn’t have time to think further.

Because Leona actually swung that Giant Sword with one hand, performing a beautiful left slash!

That Giant Sword looked as light as an Enchanted Longsword in her hands!!!

Chiyang hurriedly retreated two steps to dodge.

But Leona’s attack hadn’t ended. After the left slash came a standard triple slash!

Chiyang rolled away, clutching the Giant Sword to avoid the attacks, almost losing her rhythm because of its weight.

“Looks like Leona is more skilled in technique…”

Veiweiya explained from the sidelines.

“Chiyang doesn’t seem very familiar with using the Giant Sword. She looks like a beginner…”

“At this rate, Lord Joey’s ⚪ rights will belong to me for sure…”

“I clearly explained this earlier. Why is it coming up again…”

Joey muttered, glancing at Veiweiya who was doing commentary.

“That’s how you get the audience fired up…”

Veiweiya stuck out her tongue.

“If we don’t make the act look real, we won’t win over the crowd…”

“Don’t bring up that term with me… Anyway, no matter who wins, you’re not getting into my bed…”

Joey rolled his eyes at Veiweiya.

“But it’s true that Chiyang is at a disadvantage fighting Leona with a Giant Sword…”

Joey shrugged.

“After all, Leona is considered the number one Giant Sword user in the Demon World…”

Just as Joey said, Chiyang’s condition wasn’t good…

Leona wielded the Giant Sword so effortlessly, every move was incredibly fast, forcing Chiyang to retreat step by step.

This can’t go on…

She had to counterattack…

But Leona’s movements were so quick, Chiyang couldn’t find any openings.

Then, just as Chiyang grew flustered, Leona immediately found a flaw in her defense.

“Clang!”

In a flash, Chiyang was struck to the ground by Leona’s sword.

“Is this all? I thought a new Cadre would be stronger…”

“How disappointing. Chiyang, if you don’t want to die, hurry up and get off the Arena!”

“With someone like you as a Cadre, Joey’s reputation will be ruined!”

Leona’s words left Chiyang frozen…

Chiyang lifted her head…

On the screen projected by the Giant-Eyed Beast Veiweiya summoned, her own defeated appearance was being broadcasted…

Looking over at the Arena seats to the side…

Those monsters, whether they were civilians or Leona’s subordinates, all looked at her with mocking expressions…

What about Joey…

Chiyang raised her head, seeing that shota’s indifferent face…

Even Joey has no expectations for me…

Actually, the shota never had any expectations for anyone in this battle…

This was all just a joke from the start…

To Joey, the two in the arena were less important than waiting for his fried rice to finish cooking.

“How embarrassing…”

Leona looked at Chiyang with contempt, seeing her lack of fighting spirit, then turned away with disdain…

Just as Leona turned, out of the corner of her eye she saw a huge black shadow.

“Boom!!!”

Luckily, Leona reacted quickly and dodged.

The blonde beauty looked down…

Chiyang had smashed the ground, leaving a crack.

Cold sweat broke out on Leona’s back in an instant…

If she hadn’t been careful, she would have been split in two by Chiyang just now…

“Oh! Chiyang has finally attacked! Or maybe Leona underestimated her today, actually turning her back to the enemy.”

Veiweiya gave an animated commentary from the side.

“You! How dare you launch a sneak attack!”

Leona picked up the Giant Sword and glared at Chiyang.

“Despicable…”

“Hm? Where? You turned your back on your own…”

Chiyang’s gaze grew serious.

“I’d never show my back to an unguarded enemy…”

With that, she charged forward with the Giant Sword.

“Clang clang clang! Clang clang clang!!”

Her attacks rained down on Leona.

“Chiyang’s counterattack is getting stronger! Can Leona withstand it?”

This girl is finally getting serious…

Leona, however, smiled a little.

But this kind of attack… is totally uncoordinated…

At that thought, Leona saw through Chiyang’s next move…

Then, gripping the sword with both hands…