73 I Am A Righteous Man

"AAAGGHHHH!!!"

"Ahhh!"

Two screams were heard, one was the man, named Mr. Dead by Ace, who was screaming in pain as his arm was torn off, other was amongst the men who were rushing towards Ace, screaming in surprise as an arm landed on his arm.

*Whoosh*

Ace then waved his hands, and a gust of wind rushed towards the coming men, forcing them back while all the magic attacks were tanked by Mr. Dead. Of course, Ace made sure that he won't die by creating a wind barrier just enough for him to save him from death.

Then without even bothering about others, Ace held Mr. Dead's another hand and began twisting it.

*Crack*

"AAAGGHHHH!!!"

Soon, a sound of something breaking was heard accompanied by another soul-stirring shriek. Obviously, it was Mr. Dead, who was screaming in pain as Ace was twisting his arm without mercy, completely dislocating the joints and tearing different muscles around the shoulder.

"Agghh! Please… let me go…" Mr. Dead begged for mercy, unable to bear more pain.

"What kind of demon is he, even Gald is begging for mercy! And how is this wind so strong!? I can't even take a step!" A man roared.

"Hey! Didn't you say you were a righteous man!? Why are you torturing him like that!? You clearly have the ability then why not just kill him!" Another man screamed.

"Huh? What are you talking about? This is the most optimum way for me to continue, I want you all to give in and tell me where the rest of your men are. How will I make you open your mouth if I just kill him painlessly? Didn't I say it earlier? He will be an example for all of you" Ace replied before twisting the arm even more.

"AAAGGHHHH!!!"

"See? This was his 4th attempt to kill himself, if every single one of you starts killing yourself like this, then how will I know about what I need to know?" Ace questioned again, completely unbothered by the teary face Mr. Dead or Gald had.

"Y-You are a monster…"

"What the hell are you talking about? I am a righteous man! I am giving all of you this chance and this is how you repay me? Just tell me what I want to know and it will all be over" Ace replied before finally twisting that arm enough for it to tear apart.

"AAAGGHHHH!!!"

Seeing that horrifying scene, everyone took a step back in fright, some even started considering if they should just tell them what he wanted and leave.

"What are you guys doing!? He is just a single man! How could you all be so scared of him? Just attack him all at once, but remember, don't use magic, it will only hurt Gald more. Rush towards him with your weapons!" Seeing everyone so frightened, Valent shouted.

"Y-Yes Lord!" obeying what their lord said, everyone rushed towards Ace with their weapons.

Ace then stood up and pressed his feet on Mr. Dead's right knee before increasing the pressure and shattering it into pieces.

"AAAGGHH-uggh *Cough* *Cough*"

Mr. Dead coughed a mouthful of blood and the light in his eyes dimmed, he already tanked all those spells and was tortured to the point where even someone with a strong will like him decided to beg. His body was already at its limit, thus, with this last attack, his body finally gave in and he died.

He was tortured to death.

But maybe that was a sweet release for him.

"Whoops! Well, I guess I miscalculated a little bit, it's been a while since I last tortured someone so I guess it does make me rusty a bit. Oh well, lucky for him" Ace shrugged as he noticed that Mr. Dead was actually dead.

"You monster! I won't let you get away with this! Ahhhhh!" A man, who might be someone close to the dead Mr. Dead, screamed in agony and rushed towards Ace with a heavy sword in his hand.

Ace skillfully dodged the upcoming attack before a gust of wind rushed towards the man, throwing him far away. At the same time, another gust of wind appeared as it pushed others back.

"Well, unfortunately, he died earlier than expected, but I am pretty sure you guys got my message right? I am very powerful, so there's no way you guys can defeat me, even if there are 100s of you, you will still lose. So why bother? Just tell me where your friends are and you all can leave"

"Heh! Don't try to fool them with your bluffs! If you were as strong as you say you are, then how have you not killed us all already!? Do you think they are fools!? Guys! He is just using some sort of trick, I don't think he can keep doing it! Attack again!" Valent commanded, very sure that he just thought of something very smart.

"…" But contrary to his expectations, no one moved. Everyone stood there in silence considering what should they do.

After a long silence, someone finally stepped forward and questioned, "Lord Ace, if you are as righteous as you say you are, then let me ask you something. Why do you want to know about our men? It can't be just to have a talk with them, right? I am pretty sure that we all have offended you more than they did. If you are not going to spare them, then how could we be sure that you will spar-"

While the man was saying these words, there was a sudden change in vision, everything in the room, including living people, started going up and soon, he saw deep red liquid in his vision before he heard a *thud* and his consciousness started fading away.

*Thud*

With another thud, the rest of the man's body fell on the ground, lifeless.

"I don't like people who think too much!

So, continuing where we were, if you all tell me what I want to know, I will let you guys live.

And don't worry, you guys can believe me,

After all, I am a righteous man"