The Insurrection of the Inept Hero
Chapter 46: Overwhelming Strength

The demon king's army has invaded most countries on the continent. About half of them have already been destroyed and subjugated.

Late at night, August was sitting on his throne as he thought about what to do next. If one were to attack his kingdom right now, it would put everyone in fear. As he has no thought of what to do, he decided to ask his friend who was a warlock residing in Paragon.

"What do you think I should do, Celestia?" He said speaking into the crystal orb.

"Well, Authorian has already sent his heroes out to take them on. Though I say he is rushing things a little. Right now, it's a mess."

"Why is that?"

"You see, only the people of Paragon know, but I'll tell you. One of the heroes has betrayed the kingdom, or that's what they are saying."

"Which hero?"

"The Inept one."

"Huh… but why?"

"Well, judging by the name, you can guess why. The Inept Heroes in the past are known for not being able to grow because of… well, you know. However, this one managed to make a name for himself. His name was… N-Naoko, I think."

"I see, I will bear that name in mind."

"Yeah, I bet he's yearning for vengeance, but seeing how Authorian has the powers of the kings just like you, it will be a difficult journey for him."

"I see… a hero out for vengeance, huh?"

August was not surprised. He knew Authorian for a very long time and he knows everything about him. He knows just how gullible and foolish he is. He knew he would not have made a good king but Authorian was an only child with no siblings, so he was made king nonetheless.

"I recommend you send your heroes to take care of the incoming army arriving tomorrow. Oh, and by the way, Authorian wants to speak with you at his castle."

"Is it about the hero?"

"I believe I have nothing else to say, do I?"

"Yes, old friend. I'm hoping you are teaching duke Oria's daughter well."

"She has potential, but she lacks confidence. If this continues, I might have to hire an assistant. Well anyway, I'm taking too much of your time and I'm tired. Let's talk again soon."

"Yes. Goodbye."

***

The next day, the heroes had assembled in the courtyard. August walked up to them and handed each of them a bracelet.

"What is this?" Fujita asked him.

"This is a telepathy bracelet. It will allow me to communicate with you from far distances. I am heading to Paragon today while you will be heading to the front lines to fight the demon army."

August began to notice that there were two heroes missing.

"Where is the Warlock Hero and the Bard Hero? Joseph and Tadashi?"

"We're here."

Everyone lifted their heads up and watched as Joseph descended from the sky with Tadashi floating next to him.

"What the-? Is this flight magic?" One of the warlocks said as they watched Joseph float in the air.

"You could say that, but it's actually Cursed White Arts," Joseph responded.

"Cursed White Arts? But that is sorcery!"

"Precisely."

Cursed White Arts, one of the many sub arts under Sage Arts in the Cursed category. Cursed White Arts allows one to control what is known as Hue energy. Hue energy is only accessible from the void so it is impossible to manipulate this kind of energy unless one possesses the ability to access the void which is not easy. However, Joseph managed to gain this ability.

Everyone used Analysis on Joseph and inspected his status.

[Level 1412; Class: Warlock/Sorcerer; Title: Warlock Hero]

{Abilities}

Passive Skills: Analysis, Explosion Magic, Disintegration Magic, Cursed Red Arts, Cursed Blue Arts, Cursed White Arts, Black Magic, Void Magic, Transcend

Active Skills: Void of Suffering, Violet Nephilim, Aura of Incineration, Fatal Detonation

Skills: Scornful Orbs(Lvl.9), Dissipating Sphere(Lvl.6), Burning Curse(Lvl.7), Obscuring Strike(Lvl.8), Meteor Explosion(Lvl.6), Banshee Bolide(Lvl.6), Blue Devil Arm(Lvl.Max), Red Angel Palm(Lvl.Max), Cerulean Cyclone(Lvl.Max), Scarlet Storm(Lvl.Max)

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"S-such growth!"

"He really is the definition of a transcendent warrior."

"H-he even possesses Void Magic!"

As everyone inspected his status in awe, Joseph's right hand was wrapped around in blue energy and the telepathy bracelet that August had in his possession flew towards him.

"I'll be taking this, though I'd say I don't have enough room for them."

He looked at his arms covered in black bracelets and rings.

"Here Tadashi, hold on to it for me."

"Right!"

Everyone knew why Joseph was floating, but they were confused why Tadashi was also floating until they inspected his status as well.

[Level 482; Class: Bard/Supporter; Title: Bard Hero]

{Abilities}

Passive Skills: Analysis, Illusion Magic, Sound Magic, Blessing of Apollo, Blessing of Ihy, Blessing of Orpheus, Excess, Cursed White Arts

Active Skills: Deafening Wave

Skills: Notes of Destruction(Lvl.Max), Magic Boost Ultima(Lvl.Max), Strength Boost Ultima(Lvl.Max), Banshee Disruption(Lvl.Max)

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Everyone was also in awe upon seeing Tadashi's stats. Though he was a bard and not much was expected from him, his level was five times higher than Fujita's. Considering the two had gone off to train, the results were tending to be surprising since they were under the tutelage of a warlock.

"Damn it, now he's more powerful than me!"

Fujita gritted his teeth as he was only level 103 with only a few skills.

"Now then, we'll see you guys at the battlefield," Joseph said.

Joseph and Tadashi rose higher into the sky before he opened up a portal and entered it.

***

In the south of Romanus, the border separating Romanus and Paragon had been taken over by an army composed of 10,000 demons.

Located in one of the towers was the commander of the demon army. Like most demon commanders, they tend to relax and only fight if there is a major threat.

Upon arriving, Joseph took off one of his bracelets located on his right forearm.

"Activate, Mystic Eye of Interspace."

Activating this, Joseph's eyesight suddenly became enhanced, and he was able to spot the slightest of details from miles away. The Mystic Eyes of Interspace allowed him to see from far distances measuring up to a 100-mile radius. This also boosts the range of his attacks and anything involving eyesight. This might sound extremely useful(which it is), however, the amount of mana this ability costs to handle such a far distance would take up a vast amount, so he would always limit it to a few hundred feet.

Joseph inspected the field and eventually found the commander residing in the tallest tower.

He deactivated his Mystic Eyes and equipped his bracelet, sealing the ability.

"Should I give you a buff?"

"No, there is no need."

He then took off another one of his bracelets on his left arm.

"Hold this."

"Huh? A-alright."

Joseph floated above the army which was in the middle of cheering and began amassing energy into his palm, using his spell "Dissipating Sphere."

A yellow ball of energy appeared in his hand. He would bless the orb with Meteor Explosion, blowing onto it and an orange particle would circle the sphere.

"In the name of God, you will all be sent to the underworld... painfully."

He dropped the sphere and it slowly traveled towards the vast army. Then, right before it hit the ground, he used another one of his sealed skills.

"Multiply."

At that moment, multiple explosions erupted and the entire army was wiped out. The only thing left after the bombardment was an enormous crater.

Tadashi handed Joseph his bracelet, and he sealed his ability once again.

'Impressive as always! Such overwhelming strength! If he had taken off all his bracelets and rings, he would be able to decimate anything! If only he could control it though,' Tadashi would think while adoring Joseph's strength and confidence.

Those rings Joseph had on his fingers were called limiting rings and the bracelets were called sealing bracelets. Both of these were to suppress Joseph's power due to his lack of control.

"Now then, that should be enough to draw him out."

Sure enough, the commander of the demon army stepped out of the tower. It took him a while to spot the two flying in the air.

The commander used his skill analysis and inspected the duo.

"Hmm, both heroes. One is a bard, don't need to worry about him. However, the other..."

"Shall we take care of them?" One of his subordinates questioned.

"All of you will go after the bard, the warlock I can take."

"I think I'll take all of you on..."

Joseph's voice quickly interrupted as he appeared floating in front of him. His subordinates quickly dashed forward but they were quickly neutralized when Tadashi used his spell, Notes of Destruction, and Joseph using Banshee Bolide, quickly sending them to the ground.

They quickly plummeted to the ground while holding their ear. They couldn't hear a thing but when they did, it was the cries of the souls in the underworld. In other words, they were already dead. They were deafened and weakened by Tadashi's spell and killed by Joseph's Banshee Bolide.

"N-no way..." The commander swallowed his saliva as he fixed his attention on Joseph.

"Now then... let's start the party."

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