Chapter 29:The Devil goes Swimming

The academy's so-called "peaceful beach vacation" turned into anything but peaceful.

Golden sand, crashing waves, warm sunlight—on the surface, it was paradise. Students laughed, nobles flaunted their status, and rumors spread like wildfire.

At the center of it all?

Lucifer.

The "commoner" who supposedly killed a dragon.

Some believed it.

Most didn't.

Lucifer? He couldn't care less.

He lay stretched out under the sun, eyes half-closed, letting the ocean breeze wash over him.

Lucifer: "Now this... this is what life should feel like."

Just as he was about to drift into pure laziness, a shadow fell over him.

Mia: "So the legendary dragon slayer is sunbathing... should I oil you too?"

Lucifer cracked one eye open, smirking.

Lucifer: "If the mermaid princess insists, who am I to refuse?"

Mia raised a brow.

Mia: "Interesting. You know who I am, yet you still talk like that?"

Lucifer: "Why? Should I have asked permission first?"

She studied him for a moment, then smiled faintly.

Mia: "So the rumors are true."

Lucifer: "Which one? That I'm handsome or that I kill dragons?"

Mia: "That you don't brag."

She stepped closer.

Mia: "I'll be direct. Become one of my consorts."

Lucifer didn't even sit up.

Lucifer: "How many do you already have?"

Mia: "Four."

Lucifer: "...Yeah, no."

Mia blinked.

Mia: "You're rejecting me?"

Lucifer: "I'm building my own harem."

Mia: "With what? Common girls?"

Lucifer smirked wider.

Lucifer: "Only heavenly maidens qualify."

Mia: "...You're insane."

Lucifer: "And yet, here you are."

Without another word, he stood up.

Lucifer: "I'm thirsty. Go flirt with someone else."

And just like that, he walked away—leaving behind a princess who, for the first time in her life, didn't get what she wanted.

Storm Incoming

Lucifer found Emily sitting under the shade, clearly irritated.

Lucifer: "You look like someone stole your crown."

Emily sighed.

Emily: "No one believes I told them the truth... that you killed the dragon."

Lucifer shrugged.

Lucifer: "Fair. I wouldn't believe it either."

They sat in silence for a moment.

Then—

The ocean shifted.

The wind howled.

Waves crashed violently against the shore.

Chirin: "That's... not normal."

Before anyone could react—

A swarm of wyverns descended from the sky.

Chaos erupted.

Students scrambled. Magic flew. Blades clashed.

Lucifer?

He sipped juice.

Chirin: "You're not helping?"

Lucifer: "They'll live."

And they did. Barely.

Just as the last wyvern fell, a wounded merman crawled out of the ocean.

Merman: "Princess... the water dragon... attacked... the palace..."

Mia froze.

Merman: "There was a traitor... the lord... is fighting... but..."

He didn't finish.

He died.

Everyone Waits... Except One

The storm intensified.

Mia wanted to go.

Her consort stopped her.

Consort: "You'll die in that storm. We wait."

And so... they waited.

Everyone waited.

Everyone except Lucifer.

A Different Perspective

Lucifer stood at the highest cliff, staring into the raging ocean.

Chirin: "Don't."

Lucifer: "You already know I will."

Chirin: "This isn't even our problem!"

Lucifer grinned.

Lucifer: "You see a problem. I see experience points."

Chirin: "...You're unbelievable."

Lucifer:

"One dragon got me to 3-star and 3-circle."

"What do you think another one will do?"

Chirin: "...Get you killed?"

Lucifer: "Or stronger."

He stepped forward.

Lucifer: "Let's find out."

And then—

He jumped.

Riding the Storm

Chirin: "YOU CRAZY—"

Too late.

Lucifer fell straight into the raging ocean.

But instead of sinking—

He controlled it.

Using telekinesis, he matched the pressure of the currents... and rode them like a wave.

Lucifer: "See? Easy."

Chirin: "...I hate you."

The Underwater Palace

Lucifer crashed through the vortex barrier, his body tearing under pressure—

Then instantly healed.

Lucifer: "Home sweet enemy base."

Chirin: "What's the plan?"

Lucifer: "Step one: open the gates."

Control Room Chaos

The control chamber was filled with wyverns.

Lucifer cracked his neck.

Lucifer: "Time for pest control."

He lured them into a confined space—

Then burned them alive.

Blue flames tore through the room like a storm.

Moments later—

Silence.

Lucifer lowered the vortex barrier.

Lucifer: "Welcome, backup."

Boss Room

By the time others entered—

Lucifer was already gone.

He reached the main hall.

Too late.

The palace lord... was dead.

Standing above him—

The Water Dragon.

Round Two

Dragon: "So... you're the one who killed the Earth Dragon."

Lucifer: "Nice to meet a fan."

Dragon: "I was going to hunt you."

Lucifer: "Saved you the trouble."

The dragon attacked.

Water breath. Tail strike. Crushing pressure.

Lucifer dodged everything.

Effortlessly.

Lucifer: "You're slower than the last one."

The dragon roared and trapped him in a sphere of water.

Dragon: "Drown."

Big Mistake

Inside the prison, Lucifer smiled.

Lucifer: "You really shouldn't trap me..."

He raised his sword.

Lucifer: "...in something I can cut."

Cleave

In one motion—

Everything split.

The water.

The hall.

The dragon.

For a brief moment—

Even the ocean outside parted.

Silence followed.

Then—

The dragon's body fell apart.

Aftermath

Lucifer dropped to one knee, breathing heavily.

Chirin: "You really like overdoing things."

Lucifer: "Style matters."

Behind him—

Students and soldiers stood frozen.

They had just witnessed something impossible.

System Prompt

Title acquired: Warlord

Effect: Increased combat power

New skill acquired

Massive points gained

Lucifer stood up slowly.

Cracked his neck.

And smiled.

Lucifer:

"Alright... who's next?"

Next Chapter:

The war has just begun—and now, every kingdom knows his name.