Walpurgis

[People often grow through unexpected trials.]- IDoNotKnow.

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Third Person P.O.V

Somewhere within the forest of Jura was a Labyrinth called the Dwelling of Spirits. A dungeon created by the Demon Lord Ramiris.

In the said dungeon, a young man was undergoing harsh training that would kill any normal human or even monster. All around him were magic circles, their functions were simple, increasing the surrounding Gravity by many times. So much in fact that if the Dungeon was not currently actively reinforced by Ramiris it would collapse from the Gravitational force.

The not-so-young man now by the temporary name of Sun Wukong was Doing Upside-down one-hand push-ups as sweat dripped off all around his body. It was clear that he had it all but easy.

'It should be about time.' Wukong though as went down for another turn.

[Enought Data have been collected, Adapting to the current environment... All physical attributes have been increased... Magicule has been increased in consequence... Resistance to the current level of Gravity... successful.]

And just like that, Wukong became even stronger than he was before, and the current level of gravitational force no longer presented any challenge for him. Right now it was like he was under normal gravity.

"That's enough for today." With a flip, he landed on his feet and canceled the magic circles all around.

He then used a simple spell to clean himself. Then reverted his clothing from his inventory he created via space spirit magic.

"I am getting stronger but I feel like it's still too slow." he has been training for years... Yes years, he had been here for 3 years already.

He first planned to learn a little bit of magic from Ramiris and then go on his way, but he ended up staying for much longer.

Ramiris at his demand could create a special area in which he could train. He found this to be so great that he let himself go and just kept training again and again. But he didn't forgo his magic training as well. Just that he enjoyed his physical training way more than everything else.

'It probably has something to do with the fact that I am a Saiyan.' Who was he even kidding? Althought that was responsible in a part, it's just that he is a training maniac. And his skills weren't ones to fail him.

He has been steadily increasing gravity every day for years, he was so strong actually that even he himself had no idea what kind of destruction he could cause by going all out.

That aside, his appearance didn't change much, due to the fact that Saiyan's bodies take longer than humans to mature, he believed that would probably be like that for another year or two.

"You're done with your training?" Asked Ramiris as she flew toward the Saiyan.

"Yes, I did." He nodded as he continued. "But I believe it's time for me to leave," he announced to the sole person except for the spirits he interacted with in this world.

"You are going? Are you not coming to Walpurgis with me?" She asked, but a little sadness could be felt in her tone.

"Walpurgis, ho... I see, when is it?" He asked, he already knew where he was in the timeline, currently only the first generation Demon Lords were present. He was way before canon, that's also one of the reasons he took his time with training.

"In three days, It's a great occasion. The last one was hundreds of years ago." She raised her two hands in excitation.

"And you want me to come with you?" He asked, but he wasn't going to refuse anyway. "Fine, I will go with you. Until then I will stay here for a bit more."

"Perfect! Now I can finally show off my favorite protege to the other Demon Lords." She said as she flew around in excitation.

"Favorite? Am I not the only one?"

"huh... that's just a detail! A detail!" she got a little bit embarrassed before countering in response.

"Do you know the reason behind this time Walpurgis?" He asked since he was a little bit curious,, he didn't know what happened. He was cut from the outside world for years after all.

"Ho! I know! It seems like some people declared themself as Demon Lords. So Guy requested to hold the banquet. To which we all agreed." She said.

'It seems like, it's already this time.' He thought, he wasn't well versed in the timeline since he didn't read the novel, but he remembered one thing or two from the wiki which was enough for him to have an overall idea of what will happen in the future even if he doesn't know "when" it will happen.

"I see, so who and who?" He knew already but he still asked.

"I don't remember." She diverted her regard by looking sideways, Like a kid trying to hide that he did something bad. But Wukong didn't think much about it.

"Ok then, call me when it's time, I will be training," I said as I turned back, it was time for another round, his stamina was nothing to scoff at.

"Already?" Ramiris asked, she hoped he would discuss with her a little longer as she was just bored, unfortunately, her answer was Wukong raising his hand without even turning back. "Tche! What a training maniac." She complained.

***

Three days later, as I was talking with Ramiris, I felt a large amount of magicule being stirred and some space fluctuation. Immediately after a Large Door materialized before us.

Not long after, it opened as a beautiful green-haired girl wearing a maid outfit walked out.

'Misery...' He thought.

"Ramiris-sama, I have come to guide you." She announced with an expressionless face.

"Misery! Been a long time! How are you?" Buble of excitation she is, Ramiris asked.

"I am fine Ramiris-sama, thank you for your concern." She answered before looking at me. "Are you the auto-proclaimed Demon Lord... hmm..? What was your name already?" Her poker face fell for a moment as she seemed confused.

"Auto-proclaimed Demon Lord...?" He was confused as he never did such a thing. Unless... He abruptly looked on his right side, and his gaze fell on Ramiris who slowly took some distance with a guilty expression. 'So that's what happened.' He sighed.

"I have no name don't." He told the demon much to her surprise. She for a fact could tell he was pretty strong, but to not even have a name, was truly a unique case.

"Fine, then Protege-san, please also follow me." She said as she beckoned us to come over, then proceeded to lead the way. I shot another look at Ramiris and then walked in.

"Hey! Don't be angry! If others are becoming Demon Lord it's only fair my protege also become one!" She said as she quickly followed. But I completely ignored her.

Walking into the room, there were seven seats around a large round table, from which, four were already taken. As he observed them, He could distinguish who was who.

'Red hair and a wild feature, Guy.'

'Silver hair and heterochromatic eyes, Luminous.'

'Big... yes that's all is needed to recognize him, Dagruel.'

'Blue hair with an aura of laziness, Dino.'

"Yo! Guy! Long time no see." As he was observing them, Ramiris just went straight to Guy without any care in the world. "He" didn't say anything and just took a seat as well, once again completely zooming out Ramiris by reflex.

'It seems like the only missing one is...' as he was thinking his thought process was interrupted by a shout. "I AM HERE!"

'...Milim' He sighed and shook his head.

"Ramiris! Is this your protege? Is he strong?" Milim bubbling with excitement asked the Fairy queen. "Yes! He is as strong as my right Pin... No, my right hand!" She answered, sharing the Dragonoid's energy.

"I am here you know?" He remarked, he didn't like how they were speaking about him right now.

"Okay, That"s enough." Guy finally spoke, making everyone focus on him. "Now shall we address the reason of this time's Walpurgis?" It was rhetorical.

"Those four people declared themselves Demon Lords, thus we will have to decide whatever they deserve this honor!" He announced as his gaze passed by everyone present.

Ramiris and Milim didn't think much of it, but the pressure emanating from him caused all other ones to sweat a little. But between them, one although a little nervous also felt something else... Excitement! and that Guy noticed which caused him to smile a little.

"So what are we gonna do?" Ramiris asked.

"I don't know!" Guy answered, still beaming with confidence as if he was providing useful advice or information to solve the current situation.

"I know, let's fight! If they are strong then it will be settled" Milim Interjected. All she wanted was some entertainment, and fighting was the best in this case.

"You know what, I have a better alternative," Rouge said as he got up from his seat, and followed the usage of his skill [Demon Lord's Haki] Destroying not only the chair he was previously seating on but also the ground all around. The entire place started trembling as if there was an earthquake... and even then Guy was holding back. This was merely a test, after all, he didn't want to completely destroy his place.

Althought with much difficulty, the "newbies" were able to take that much, some much better than others though, which was already an achievement, many would die from just that after all.

"Let's say it's settled, you all from now on can be considered as Demon Lords!" He finally announced! But he soon felt an intense gaze directed at his personnel.

He also stared back as his eyes locked with Ramiris' protege's. The young man had some guts that he could give him. He didn't care that he looked like a child, in this world appearance was deceiving, and basing your observation on that would be foolish.

The glaring contest continued for more than three seconds as the tension between them grew. Nobody else wanted to interfere, as they knew it wouldn't be wise, even Milim and Ramiris understood that.

"You! You are interesting! Tell me what is your name?" Guy asked as he smiled.

"I don't have a name yet." He answered truthfully.

"With this much magicule, you still don't have a name?" That came to the surprise of many.

"There are not many that can give me one." He shook his head, it was just too bad.

"Then how about this. I will give you a name." Guys proposed but his smile soon grew bigger which made "his" instinct go wild. " But first, you will have to fight me and... survive."

"...Fight you?" He muttered. Luminous, first thought the young man was going to back down, seriously who would want to fight this monster? But it was against all expectations that "Let's do it." he accepted.

"But at one condition." He said, there was something on his mind.

"Which one?" Guy was curious about what else the man wanted.

"The name, I want to be the one to choose it." He for sure didn't want to let Guy choose his name, Misery and Rain were a good enough example for him to absolutely not want that to happen.

"That's not a problem," Guy said as he flicked his fingers, the table at the center of the room disappeared as the two of us made our way over there.

And then with another flick of his fingers, a spatial barrier appeared, separating us from the other demon Lords.

"Ayo! Don't die! I only have one protege!" Ramiris shouted from outside the barrier.

"Don't worry, I don't plan on dying anytime soon," he answered.

"Hm?"

"It seems like you remarked, this barrier is a special one, it expended the space inside, it's so because we could fight to our heart's content," Gyu informed

"I see, then let's start." "He" said as he took a fighting stance, contrary to Guy who was just standing there menacingly, looking at him.

They stayed like that for a few second before he finally made a move.