I'm Actually Not Overpowered!

"STOOOOPPP!!!"

Somehow, I felt stronger than before. My power rose to new heights, and I gripped my blade with even greater conviction.

Hearing the agitated moans and groans of my allies made me incredibly vexed, but also provided the motivation I required.

Ignoring the smoke and thick dust, I plunged into the sky and prepared to hack down the enemy.

>SWOOOOOOSSHHH<

The Demon teleported, a moment before I got to him.

'Gotcha!' I grinned in delight.

Sure, Valefor was fast, but his next location had already been spotted by my precognition. There was no way I was letting my prey escape!

>VWUUUUSSSHHH<

I changed trajectory and lunged at Valefor's new location, pouring all my energy into the swing.

>FWOOOOOSSSHHHH<

"Enough."

I foresaw his next action, but even at that, I was unable to evade the heavy blow.

Multiple purple orbs, appeared all around me, expanding before I could escape their midst.

>BOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMM<

My defenses were not nearly enough, and the heavy damage sent me crashing to the ground.

"G-gark!"

Thankfully, I had more durability due to my current Class, but my time was already up. Even with all the buffs, I couldn't keep up.

"You're fast, human. You could have definitely kept up in my base form. Unfortunately for you, I can see through all of your moves." Valefor's voice stated above me.

'N-no way...!' Why didn't I realize it sooner.

So, I wasn't the only one who could see the future. He could too!

"I'm ending this farce now."

Several specks of purple orbs appeared—like literal dust particles—they surrounded me. No... not just me!

I looked around, and even the recovering Adventurers were all surrounded by the purple orbs.

'No.... stop!' My eyes pleaded.

My heart began racing at breakneck speed, and I instantly lost control of my emotions. Perhaps it was because I already knew the future thanks to my precognitive ability, or because I knew I was powerless to stop it.

"Nooooo!!!" Tears dropped from my eyes.

The last image I got of the Adventurers, including Sarah and everyone else, was how they looked at me with confidence.

Even in their injured state, they still believed I could save them!

"No wai—!!!"

>BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!<

Just like everyone else, I was engulfed by the explosion. It spanned across a great distance, consuming over half of the city.

"GARRHHHHHH!!!" I felt my Dragon-scaled body get scorched, and even my skin was burning so badly, I was in utter anguish.

It was torture—and the only way I could survive was thanks to my several Skills that strengthened me.

'T-the others!'

Unlike me... no one else in the town had that level of protection.

"Oh? It seems you're more stubborn than I expected." Valefor descended and landed on the devastated grounds of Dulum.

Smoke ascended to the air—so thick that the atmosphere seemed engulfed in fog. Of course, with my heightened senses, it wasn't completely imperceivable for me.

"You protected them with your barrier. Not bad. I thought you had a Warrior Class, though."

Valefor was correct. The denizens of Dulum were not dead yet—though the explosion would have surely turned them into cinders of smoke and ash.

I had used every ounce of my MP to summon a massive shield to protect them after using <Switch> to become a Mage.

It took almost everything I had, but... at the very least no one was dead.

Quickly, I summoned a potion from my Inventory and consumed it, raising my hand to cast as many Spells as I could.

"[Flames From Heaven]. [Thunderbolt Of Gods]. [Four Elements Clash]."

Exhausting all of my MP in the process, I directed the most dangerous Spells in my arsenal toward the enemy.

>BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMMM!!!<

Another great portion of the city was destroyed, but I had become desperate. Surely, this should cause some damage!

'Right?? RIGHT?!!'

"Now throwing spells like a madman? It's pointless." My opponent remained unscathed.

He proceeded from the smoke, clearing everything around him with a gust of fierce wind.

It was at this moment—seeing Demon Lord Valefor unaffected by my fiercest struggle—that I realized how pointless my fight had been.

Desperation slowly morphed into despair, and the creeping fear within me surfaced. I had known this all along, hadn't I?

"I can't do this..."

Smoke filled the air as debris littered the ground.

From the corner of my eyes, I could spot my comrades—no, my subordinates. They had been defeated so easily, barely alive, only due to my last-minute protection.

But for how long?

As they struggled for their lives, I basked in despondency. Despair crept upon me, as the personification of my fears stood a short distance away.

"It is impossible to defeat me." Valefor smiled.

He was right.

A minute ago, I would have vehemently disagreed with that logic. However, I had done everything I could possible do.

I had used my Arcana Call. I bluffed. I did everything!

'I-I tried all I could think of... nothing works...'

I thought I had been prepared for all eventualities. How wrong could I have possibly been? Perhaps if I had one more chance... maybe things could be different.

'The Fool is out of commission, and I can't beat this one even if all my Stats were restored.'

I had no other option at this point.

'They had all depended on me... yet I couldn't do anything. Everyone will die here and so will I.'

Frustration welled up within me—and so did regret.

Why did I ever think I could do this? I... I should not have come here! I couldn't even rewind time any longer.

This was it. The end!

"It seems you've already accepted your fate."

I raised my head with my last bit of my energy, watching the silhouette of the Demon Lord with my blurry vision.

Defeating something like this was downright impossible.

"Now... die."

Something appeared within Valefor's grasp. It was reddish, and the object had a peculiar shape. Was that... a heart?

'Haaaa...' I thought grimly, as the realization dawned on me.

The demon's monstrous claws finally squashed the red heart, sending a painful—indescribably painful—sensation coursing through me.

'... This really is the end.'

"GUARK!" With a final cough of blood, I felt everything go dark.

[SYSTEM NOTICE]

<HP Has Reached Zero>

[All Chances Of Restoration Have Been Exhausted]

[YOU HAVE DIED!]

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[A/N]

Well, it has been a great journey with everyone. I want to thank you all for supporting this book this far.

I think it's time I make an announcement.

Don't worry, the story isn't over. Lol

Just try to encourage this author by giving reviews, writing comments, sending gifts, etc. It's been a really... rough time of the year for me.

And its funny cus the year is just starting.

Thanks for reading. I hope to keep publishing chapters for you all.

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