Spear Devil - 004

Chapter 004 – Target

[March – 2008]

[Status:

Name: Akira Sasaki

Race: Human

Physique: 0.2

Energy(All): None

Free Attribute Points: 1

Other Rewards: One-Time-Use Path-Changing Ticket(Divine)

Spearmanship: Unranked

Affinity: None

Resistances: None

Weaknesses: None

Strengthening Path: Weapon Absorption

Skills: Aura Concealment[8/10], Sound Concealment [2/5]]

My Free Attribute Points were now at one, while the skill tab had changed and the abilities I had gained from the Catspaw Spear were now displayed in that section, while the One-Time-Use Path-Changing Ticket(Divine) was now mentioned in the rewards section.

Turning my attention away from the statistics displayed in my mind, I thought about my next steps and how to maximize the power I could gain with the Demonic Spear.

I also was clear on the fact that I would have to re-train my skill with the spear, as this body had never wielded such a weapon or any weapon for that matter. All the work I had put into my Spearmanship in the past was basically gone, as all that I had left was my experience and my instincts.

Still, without my muscle memory and physical capabilities, it was dangerous to rely on and trust these instincts, as my body simply couldn't perform as I needed it to. This dissociation could pose a serious danger when facing a skilled opponent.

Though fixing that could only be done by training rigorously, which was more of a long-term goal.

My short-term goal though was much more simple, and yet it wasn't.

Looking at the Demonic Spear, I willed it to change in form and watched as it shifted into the form of the now-destroyed Catspaw Spear, which made it more practical when wielding it in an enclosed space.

Its looks didn't change though, as it was still colored in a deep black, while dimly glowing red veins covered the weapon's body, though I could suppress the glow to a minimum with a mental command.

Gripping the weapon tightly, I mentally allocated the last Free Attribute Point to my Physique, feeling a rush of warmth course through my form the next moment.

It took a short while for the rush of heat to settle down and when it did I could practically feel my body bursting with limitless strength, though I knew this to be an illusion created by the sharp increase in physical strength.

My Physique was now at 1.2, which was 12-times the average human physical condition, and compared to other Supernatural beings I hardly even reached the standard of even the weakest Low-Class Devil.

Still amongst normal humans, I was already unbeatable, and considering what I had planned, that was enough. This increase in Physique was an investment and the insurance for what I was about to do.

Carefully controlling my strength, I made my way downstairs and into the backyard, not bothering to put on shoes or turn on the light. My vision and other senses had likewise been enhanced considerably, which made navigating in the dimly-lit house a piece of cake.

Finally in the backyard, I spend the next half an hour getting familiar with my new physical strength by doing some simple gymnastics exercises until I felt comfortable enough with controlling my power.

A quick look under my shirt had also revealed the toned musculature that I had gained by enhancing my Physique and while I wasn't particularly vain, I did appreciate it as no one would complain about good looks.

Finally satisfied with the control I had over my strength, I went back into the house to get a few things, before reappearing in the backyard with a small black pillowcase in my hand, a cord of synthetic rope, and a roll of duct tape placed inside the piece of fabric.

'My' parents had often taken hiking trips in the past, with the rope being an essential item for such trips, as it could be useful in all kinds of different scenarios.

It was an especially dark spring night and the street lights only gave off a dim light, which meant that some parts of the street were still shadowed by the dark of the night. Crossing the street with slow steps, while making sure that no one was around, I moved through the less-illuminated parts.

Reaching the Hyoudou Residence, I quickly stepped into the shadows and likewise moved to the backyard.

I knew from the memories in my mind that Issei's parents had gone on a trip to commemorate their anniversary, and that currently, only the pervy teen was at home.

Reaching the backdoor, I tested the doorknob and felt the door giving way easily. As expected, the boy hadn't bothered to lock the backdoor.

Moving into the house quietly, I closed the door behind me and crouched down. Straining my ears, I heard sleeping noises from the first floor - even breathing coupled with the occasional snore. Moving upstairs as silent as possible, all the while wishing I could use my only active skill Sound Concealment, which wasn't possible with zero in my Energy Attribute, I soon reached the upstairs corridor.

Following the sleeping noises, as well as the dim light reaching into the corridor, I appeared in the doorway to what was clearly the den of a pervert.

The stale smell reaching my nose alone was incredibly nauseating, while the view was even viler. A brown-haired teenager sat sprawled in his desk chair wearing only a shirt, while one of his hands was still tightly gripping his flaccid manhood with used tissues filling up the trash bin beside him.

His head having fallen backward, loud snoring noises echoed through the otherwise silent room, the computer screen before him still plaing some hentai game scenes. The number of porn magazines showing from under his bed was also somewhat disconcerting.

Wishing once more for access to magic, as that meant I wouldn't have to touch the pervert, I suppressed a sigh, as I moved into the room.

'As they say: No Pain, No Gain.', I encouraged myself mentally, as I began my work.

I loosely wrapped the rope around Issei's torso and legs with the goal to fix his limbs to the chair, though I didn't tighten it yet.

Slowly and silently ripping off a piece of duct tape, I readied myself to act fast. In one hand I held the piece of duct tape, while the other held the black pillowcase, before executing my next moves in swift succession.

Sealing shut Issei's mouth with the piece of tape while throwing the pillowcase over his head, I grabbed hold of the rope just as the panicking youth woke up and started to struggle. Thankfully my enhanced Physique gave me an absolute advantage when it came to dexterity and I managed to tighten the rope before he could free himself.

Having restrained the youth and taking care of his sight and potential screaming, I didn't hesitate to summon my Demonic Spear in its short-spear form.

'Use One-Time-Use Path-Changing Ticket(Divine) and change the Strengthening Path to Soul Absorption temporarily.', I called out mentally.

Getting the mental confirmation that my command had been followed, I saw the Demonic Spear gain a somewhat ethereal quality, before directly stabbing it into Issei's chest.

Some may ask, why I went through all the trouble with restraining the guy when I was going to kill him either way, but that wasn't what I was doing.

It wasn't Issei's soul that I targeted, nor did my stab hurt his physical body in any way.

My target was the Heavenly Dragon's soul currently residing within an item inside Issei's soul – Ddraig.