Chapter 161: Sasha vs Gen. The True Intentions of Gen!

Chapter 161: Sasha vs Gen – The True Intentions of Gen!

Soon after Sasha moved on without RAG.

Sasha enters a massive chamber deep in the lower levels of the fortress. At the far end of the room, a towering wall of dark energy blocks her path, its surface rippling unnaturally.

“What is this?” Sasha asks.

The dark wall begins to bubble in a small section, and a figure slowly steps out from within it. That figure is Gen.

“You again!” Sasha shouts as she recognizes him.

Gen responds by slowly clapping his hands, an amused smile forming on his face.

“Oh good, you remember me,” he says. “I was afraid you would have forgotten me after I destroyed you the last time… Daughter of the Dark Goddess.”

Sasha’s eyes widen in shock.

“How do you know that!?” she demands.

“That may not be common knowledge around here, but I know,” Gen replies calmly. “Shall we begin this battle? Let’s see if you have improved since last time.”

Sasha brings her hands together, black energy condensing between her palms. The growing sphere nearly doubles the size of a basketball as power gathers within it.

She charges forward, holding the Black Energy Ball. Gen smiles and jumps, preparing a counterattack, but his expression flickers with surprise when Sasha leaps at the same time. She slams the Black Energy Ball directly into him.

The explosion sends Gen crashing into the wall. Sasha lands from her jump and steadies herself.

Gen pulls himself free from the cracked stone.

“I see you have indeed improved since we last fought,” he says as he brushes off small fragments of stone. “I did not expect you to quickly match your movements with mine.”

“Just shut up and fight!” Sasha blurts out.

Gen licks his lips.

“We have a feisty one here,” he muses. “You’re feistier than your older sister.”

The words hit Sasha like a fist, and for a split second, her focus slips.

Gen takes advantage immediately. He strikes her chin with his palm, drives his elbow into her gut, and follows with a sweeping kick that sends her flying into the wall.

Sasha grimaces in pain but forces herself back to her feet.

“I get the feeling that you are not actually one of Kogen’s minions,” she says.

Gen doesn’t answer. Instead, he rushes in with a high chopping strike. Sasha barely dodges it, then narrowly avoids several more rapid chops.

She finally manages to kick Gen away, creating space between them.

Gen chuckles.

“What’s the matter?” he taunts. “Weren’t you the one that said just shut up and fight?”

“Well, now I’m curious,” Sasha replies.

“Is that so?” Gen asks. “Land another hit on me and I will give you the information you desire.”

Sasha charges again, unleashing a rapid barrage of punches. Gen dodges every one with ease.

Gen laughs. “Hahahahaha! You will have to do better than that!”

Sasha suddenly throws a quick-strike punch. For a moment, she thinks she’s landed a hit, but her fist passes through an afterimage that dissolves into darkness. A small blast of magic energy slams into her back, knocking her to the floor.

She scrambles back up and throws more quick strikes. Gen blocks them effortlessly.

Then she realizes he’s no longer in front of her.

Gen grabs the back of her head and slams her face into the ground before jumping back.

Sasha lifts her head, glaring at him as blood drips down her face.

“I don’t get it…” she says in frustration. “How are you still this far ahead of me in power? I’m a high D-Rank now…”

Gen chuckles. “So this is what Korobu always talks about. His opponents always mention their magic rank. I’ll give you a hint. Don’t put any stock in the magic ranks. But anyway, you did hit me even if I blocked the hits. They are still hits, so I guess I will talk.”

Sasha stares at him as she rises fully to her feet.

“Yes, the truth is that I’m not some Kogen minion like Udana, Goro, and Gido,” Gen confirms. “I am a servant of the Dark Goddess and a member of her Council of Demons.”

Sasha trembles slightly for a moment, her eyes still focused on him.

Gen continues. “I knew that Kogen wanted to make an Enigmus army, so I confronted him and became an underling in disguise. He has no idea who I truly am. My full name is Gentorious, but I shortened it here so it fit in with Goro’s and Gido’s names. I don’t mind the shortened name, so you can just call me Gen if you want to.”

He pauses, watching her reaction. Her teeth are clenched, nerves rising.

He continues. “The plan was to help Kogen build a large Enigmus army, then take them all and hand them over to the Dark Goddess. I can tell Korobu was here to do just that.”

He raises a hand to his chin thoughtfully. “Maybe I should have let him and the Dark Goddess know of my plan.”

Lowering his hand, he continues, “The last thing you need to know is that I’m not human. I’m a powerful demon, one of Hell’s greatest warriors.”

The revelation hits Sasha all at once, her eyes widening and mouth agape in shock.

“You should come back and join our side,” Gen suggests. “The Dark Goddess and your older sister would be pleased. To convince you, let me show you what you are up against if you challenge us.”

A powerful dark aura erupts around him.

Gen’s body begins to transform. His skin turns rough and dark green as his nails sharpen into claws on both hands and feet. His back hunches, his teeth elongate into razor-sharp fangs, and his black ponytail vanishes as two sharp horns grow from his head. His eyes take on a monstrous glare.

Sasha watches in mounting fear.

Gen’s muscles swell, and a five-foot-long tail lashes behind him.

When the transformation finishes, a dark green beast stands before her. His clothes have vanished in the process, and his voice rumbles deeper than before.

“Do you see now?” Gen asks. “It would be much easier to just be on my side rather than against me. This is just one of my transformations.”

Sasha forces herself upright, her body shivering in fear.

“I admit I’m scared right now, but there is no use in running,” she says. “I have to fight!”

“Hehehe,” Gen replies. “Fine, let’s fight. I think I can change your mind.”

There’s no hiding it. Sasha is terrified, but she knows she cannot run. No matter what stands before her, she has to fight.

Chapter 161 END

To be Continued in Chapter 162: The Power of a Strong Demon