The battle grew fiercer. Kino and Basa's figures kept crossing paths across the plaza, and every collision sent immense tremors through the ground.
As Kino threw punches with furious speed, he said, "Are you nearing your limit?"
"Not even close!" Basa roared back.
By then, Basa's body had begun to show wounds. Crisscrossing cracks stood out starkly across his bulging muscles, and his increase in strength had slowed. Each time he countered Kino's attacks, it took more and more effort.
But he still gritted his teeth and fought with everything he had, trying to withstand Kino's torrential assault.
Kino frowned. His clenched fist suddenly surged with power, carrying unmatched force as it slammed into Basa's body.
With a deafening boom, Basa was sent flying like a meteor, shooting away at incredible speed. His body bounced across the ground, kicking up clouds of dust as shattered stones flew in every direction.
"Rumble!"
Accompanied by a dull crash, Basa's body finally smashed into a distant wall. The entire wall shuddered, and countless cracks spread across it like a spiderweb.
With Basa's defeat, all the demons in the arena erupted in cheers. Their voices thundered through the entire plaza of Hell.
"Long live His Majesty! His Majesty is invincible!" The demons' cries rose and fell, filled with admiration and reverence for Kino.
Venom's voice sounded in Kino's mind: [This guy's ability is pretty good. I can copy it.]
Although Kino had suppressed him on the surface, his ability was quite impressive. Just being able to absorb damage would allow him to remain undefeated for a short time.
This ability was limited by the user's constitution. If it were used on Superman, who knew how much his strength could increase? He might even be able to blow up Earth with one punch.
"Indeed. His ability has a very high ceiling."
Besides, Venom's copied abilities had no growth potential. A constitution like the Kryptonians', which grew stronger simply by basking in sunlight, was impossible to copy. She could only copy the ability as it was at that moment.
However, different abilities could be combined.
Basa pulled himself out of the wall. He slowly walked over to Kino, then dropped to both knees.
"Your Majesty, I'm convinced." His voice was low and sincere, his head bowed. The arrogance and defiance he had shown earlier were completely gone.
Demons were simply like that. As long as you were stronger than them, they would submit wholeheartedly. The reason Yū had been unable to subdue him was that she had used the power of Hell.
"Then I order you not to resist from now on."
"Yes."
Basa answered obediently.
Kino placed a hand on Basa's shoulder. Venom swiftly flowed through Kino's hand and entered Basa's body, beginning to copy his ability.
The surrounding demons fell silent, watching the scene nervously.
Before long, Venom successfully completed the copying. Kino withdrew his hand and nodded in satisfaction.
"Get up, Basa."
Basa rose to his feet. Only loyalty and awe remained in his eyes.
Kino looked toward Blonsky and beckoned. "Blonsky, come here."
Blonsky quickly walked up to Kino, his eyes filled with anticipation.
"You and Basa will sign a contract."
Blonsky looked toward Basa, whose eyes were full of disdain. He casually named a price. "If you want my power, last ten minutes against me."
"Fine."
Yet in the next moment, Basa kicked Blonsky and sent him flying.
"Weak human," Basa sneered. After all, Blonsky had been brought by His Majesty. The kick would not kill him, but it would be enough to leave him lying around for quite some time.
"I hate being kicked like that!"
Blonsky roared as he climbed to his feet. He instantly transformed into Abomination and charged forward with a savage expression.
"Interesting." Basa became interested as well, and the two instantly began battling.
"Darling, you're amazing."
Kino stopped paying attention to them and flew back to his throne. Pamela immediately threw herself at him and embraced him, kissing him deeply.
Frank and Banner lowered their heads with practiced awareness, while Hulk watched the battle below with rapt attention.
Only Yū watched with envy. Her eyes held both jealousy toward Pamela and adoration for Kino.
After Pamela ended her deep kiss with Kino, Venom also returned to her human form and leaned over to kiss Kino.
Kino smiled and looked at the two of them fondly. At that moment, the battle between Basa and Blonsky below grew fiercer, dust flying everywhere. Kino temporarily withdrew his attention from their fight and enjoyed the warmth and tranquility of the moment.
Kino sat on his throne, holding Venom and Pamela in his arms on either side. Then he waved his hand lightly, and several Stone Chairs slowly rose from the ground.
"Sit down, everyone," Kino said.
Yū did not hesitate and immediately chose the seat on the far left, closest to Kino.
Frank was just about to choose the seat on the right when Coulson beat him to it. Frank gave him a deep look, then sat down beside him.
Banner casually chose a seat and sat down.
"Hulk wants fight."
Hulk's eyes were full of longing as he looked pitifully at Kino.
Kino chuckled softly and turned to Yū. "Yū, arrange for a few demons who can take a beating to play with him."
"Minotaur Demon, come out!" Yū shouted sweetly.
At Yū's command, a burly demon with a bull's head stepped forward. Its sturdy frame was nearly the same size as Hulk's.
Kino truly intended to cultivate Yū into Hell's steward. After all, he could not remain in Hell forever.
"Hulk fight!" Hulk shouted excitedly, leaped down, and began brawling with the Minotaur Demon.
The surrounding demons widened their eyes and stared intently at the battles between Abomination and Hulk, shouting excitedly. After all, to demons, their activities consisted of sleeping and fighting.
Coulson was silent for a while before finally asking, unable to hold back any longer, "His Majesty the Demon King, what exactly is your purpose in coming to the human world?"
Kino looked at Coulson and said calmly, "You're not a demon, so you don't need to call me Your Majesty. Call me Kino. As for my purpose in coming to the human world? I have no purpose. I'm just here to eat, drink, and have fun."
Coulson clearly did not believe him. His brows drew tightly together.
Kino countered, "What other purpose could I have? Destruction? Conquest? If that were really the case, I should be sitting in the White House right now."
Coulson was rendered speechless for a moment, unable to come up with a response.
"Rumble, rumble..."
A strange sound rang out. Pamela blushed and hugged her stomach, saying shyly, "It's noon already. I haven't eaten anything all day, and I'm hungry."
Kino could not help laughing. "Yū, bring out some specialties from Hell."
Yū nodded, stood up, and walked toward the palace behind them.
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