Diablo had already sentenced the man before him to death.
But the Jura Tempest Federation was right below; to prevent the city from being affected, he gave a light wave of his hand.
"Voom!!"
A massive transparent barrier expanded, enveloping the entire Jura Tempest Federation.
Clayman's pupils narrowed slightly. "This is... a Multi-Layer Barrier!"
To be able to release such a wide-range sealing spell so effortlessly, the amount of Magicules within his body was definitely not to be underestimated.
At this, Clayman cast aside his contempt and began to grow wary.
"You are... a demon?"
Clayman's tone was somewhat hesitant.
A demon possessing such strength had definitely reached the level of a Demon Duke.
But what puzzled Clayman was that he hadn't heard of such a figure in the last century.
After a demon arrives in the physical world, the peak of their upper limit is High Demon General, and their Magicules is constant at 140,000.
However, even if the amount of Magicules is the same, individual strength can be worlds apart due to differences in combat techniques.
Because of this, a new classification for the ranks of High Demon Generals emerged.
Modern Species, who have just arrived in the physical world; Rank: Knight.
Recent Species, who have studied human knowledge for more than half a lifetime; Rank: Baronet.
Early Modern Species, who have accumulated 100-400 years of knowledge; Rank: Baron.
Medieval Species, from 400-1000 years; Rank: Viscount.
Ancient Species, over 1000 years; Rank: Earl.
Prehistoric Species, legends left from over 3000 years ago in the primordial past; Rank: Marquis.
The highest rank, King/Duke; the Primal Demons.
Once a demon's combat skills accumulate to a certain degree, if they are named, they can break their limits and evolve into a Demon Duke.
As a Primal existence, Diablo directly shattered his shackles and rose to the rank of Demon Duke after being named by Rimuru.
His strength was completely capable of crushing an ordinary Awakened Demon Lord.
Looking at the somewhat surprised Clayman, Diablo didn't waste words; he raised his right arm high and clawed downward with Five Fingers spread.
Instantly, Clayman felt his entire body bound by invisible chains, making it difficult to break free.
Diablo's lips moved, emitting a low voice.
"My name is Diablo, the most loyal subordinate of Lord Rimuru!"
Before his voice faded, a powerful shockwave erupted from all sides. Clayman's expression changed abruptly, his eyes filled with shock and horror.
"How is this possible!"
Clayman's body suddenly expanded a bit, his muscles bulged, veins popped, and he used all his strength trying to break free from the restraint.
"Bang!"
Accompanied by a loud noise, Diablo flicked his right hand, throwing Clayman flying and slamming him directly against the Multi-Layer Barrier.
"Damn it!"
Clayman crawled up looking disheveled, staring at Diablo with angry eyes.
"Marionette Wave!"
Dozens of large puppets charged forward with a rumble, rushing toward Diablo.
"Hmph, pathetic."
Diablo sneered, black mist appearing on his body and spreading rapidly.
Then, Diablo extended an index finger and tapped several times in the air, causing invisible ripples to spread out.
Suddenly, countless thin black lines were born out of thin air, wrapping around the puppets and slicing them completely into fragments.
"Hahaha, you fell for it!"
Clayman suddenly laughed wildly, a sinister light flashing in his eyes.
"Demon Lord Domination!"
In the next moment, crimson mental energy transformed into countless solid red threads, subjecting Diablo to a binding play.
"This is an ultimate secret art that can control even a Demon Lord. Just obediently become the puppet of me, Demon Lord Clayman!"
Clayman laughed arrogantly, "Such a powerful demon shall be used by me from now on. It just so happens that one of the Five Fingers is missing; you shall fill the vacancy!"
"Hmm?"
Diablo raised an eyebrow as a massive power surged forth. Black mist carrying the power of darkness emerged, forcibly tearing those crimson threads apart.
"W-What's going on?!"
Clayman's eyes widened, "My ultimate secret art actually had no effect?!"
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