The Suicidal Ant King

After arranging the tactics, Gaino flashed in front of the Ant King like lightning. With just a light palm strike, he sent the Ant King reeling.

Swift, fierce, powerful—these words instantly flooded the Ant King's mind.

The Ant King's first thought was, Could it be Demon King Jacob? Impossible! My spies reported that Demon King Jacob had already been killed by a mysterious expert. Could my spies have lied to me?

At that moment, the person who had saved Demon Lord Hakodi finally spoke.

"Hakodi, you really are useless. You can't even deal with an Ant Clan king."

Why does that voice sound so familiar?

Hearing his master's rebuke, Hakodi immediately said, "Yes, Master. I am useless. I am trash. I never expected this fellow's strength to have become so powerful. The Ant King used to be an ant we could crush at will, but now he has grown into a towering giant."

"Oh, is that so? Then you are of no further use. In that case, go keep your boss Jacob company!"

"Wait...?"

Hakodi still wanted to speak, but Gaino directly activated the power of Soul Annihilation. Before the Ant King's eyes, Hakodi's head exploded. Then Blood Spirit power surged in Gaino's hand, burning Hakodi's body to ashes.

After dealing with Hakodi, Gaino turned to face the Ant King.

Once the Ant King clearly saw Gaino's face, his eyes widened. "So it was you."

"Yes, that's right. It's me. What, are you surprised?"

"Since we've already torn off the mask, there's no need for so much nonsense. I know that once you, Ant King, got rid of Demon Lord Hakodi, you would turn on me. Rather than wait for that, I might as well strike first!"

"So you noticed everything already. But I'm curious—I clearly disguised myself so well.