The Survival of the Third-rate Villain - Chapter 171

Chapter 171: 171 – To The Hospital!
“Leave the students alone.”

Bryan commanded, his voice steady and cold.

His sharp, unwavering eyes locked onto the noble demon.

And looking back at him—

-Tch…

The noble demon clicked his tongue.

-‘Why do humans keep popping out and attacking me?!’

He growled internally, irritation creeping into his expression.

And then—

BOOM!!!

SWOOSH—!!

A violent surge of demonic energy exploded from his body!

The sheer force rippled through the air, shattering Bryan’s telekinesis magic!

And with his newfound freedom—

BAM!!

The demon immediately leaped back!

Tap—

His feet landed lightly on the ground, his body regaining balance.

And without missing a beat—

-Why don’t you just go away?

The noble demon glared at Bryan, his voice dripping with frustration.

Then, at the next moment—

FWOOSH—!!

The noble demon lunged upward, to where Bryan was hovering!

And upon reaching him—

FWIZZZT—!

The demon stretched out his claws!

A dark, crackling energy coated his claws like jagged blades as he swiped at Bryan’s neck!

But—

FWIP—!

Bryan just tilted his head, dodging the attack with minimal movement!

And before the demon could pull back his claws—

SWOOSH—!

-Huh?

A sudden force yanked his wrist midair!

Then—

BAM—!

He was dragged down, and his body crashed into the ground!

-‘Urgh… again?!’

The noble demon gritted his teeth, his wings twitching as he forced himself back up—

FWOOSH—!

A sudden burst of demonic energy erupted from his body, dispelling the telekinesis’ hold.

BAM!

And then he kicked off the ground, rushing at Bryan again!

SWISH—

The demon swung his right hand—

SWOOSH—!!

Then a crescent-shaped wave of demonic energy shot out from his hand, aimed toward Bryan!

And seeing the incoming attack—

FWIP—!!

Bryan vanished from his spot!

F W O O O O S H—!!!

The demon’s attack tore through the air where Bryan once stood.

-Hm?!

The noble demon’s eyes darted around.

And then—

-‘Behind—!’

FWOOOOOSH—!!

A powerful, invisible force crushed down on his shoulders!

B O O M—!

-ggurgh…!

The demon was forced down on the ground again, he struggled to break free from the telekinesis—

SWOOSH~

But Bryan’s telekinetic grip was stronger this time!

So, to respond to that—

B A M—!!

The noble demon stomped on the ground with a burst of demonic energy!

CRACK—

He shattered the earth beneath him, shaking off the force that was pressing on him!

“Huh?”

Bryan was surprised with this, he was standing on the ground now too, just a meter behind the demon.

And before he could react—

FWOOSH—!!

The noble demon turned around and flapped his wing, propelling himself toward him!

SHIING—

The demon’s claws were aiming straight for Bryan’s chest!

And to avoid it—

“ugh…!”

FWIP—!!

Bryan sidestepped and turned his body to the side!

FWISH—

The attack narrowly missed him.

But following that—

SWIPE—!!!

The noble demon twisted his body mid-motion, slashing with his other hand!

“?!”

Bryan frowned when he saw this.

And forcibly tilting his body to the other side—

SWISH—!

He barely managed to dodge the demon’s claws, a small tear appearing on the sleeve of his white coat!

And before he could even try to counter—

FWOOSH—!!

The noble demon thrust his knee toward Bryan’s ribs!

But this time—

“[Go away.]”

Bryan muttered that with a frown.

And then—

WHOOSH—!

-URGH?!!

A powerful telekinetic push knocked the demon back before his attack could even connect!

SWISH—

TAP-

The demon flipped in midair with the help of his wings and landed gracefully on the ground.

Then—

Fwip-

-…

His crimson eyes locked onto Bryan.

“…”

Bryan simply stared back at him.

Both their expressions were unreadable.

-‘…He’s strong.’

The noble demon thought to himself, narrowing his eyes.

Bryan was faster than him and was more precise, but he himself had raw power and endurance.

Neither of them was going all out yet—

But from that small exchange alone…

The noble demon knew.

-‘He’s slightly stronger than me.’

He admitted bitterly, his gaze locked onto Bryan.

It wasn’t just an assumption—he could feel it.

And worse, he wasn’t in good condition.

Even the stab wound that Raye had inflicted earlier was still not fully healed.

His body ached. His mana reserves were lower than he’d like.

He was at a clear disadvantage.

And so, opening his mouth—

-What happened to the demons that invaded the event at the outdoor training ground?

The demon asked that.

His tone was casual, almost indifferent.

And without a second thought—

“They’re all dead.”

Bryan replied bluntly.

Then, as if that wasn’t enough—

“There was one slightly stronger than the others, but he was just a bug too in the end.”

He added with a light shrug.

His voice was calm—too calm.

-…

SWISH—

But despite his relaxed tone, the noble demon felt it.

That deep, simmering rage coming from Bryan.

It sent chills down his spine.

-‘Tch… So it wasn’t a massive success, huh.’

He thought, a slight frown appearing on his face.

-‘Even that Baron-rank demon didn’t survive… what a waste of manpower.’

He clicked his tongue in frustration, scratching his temple.

Then, shifting his focus back to Bryan—

He considered his options.

He could keep fighting.

But against someone slightly stronger than him?

While injured and low on mana?

-‘No. I should retreat.’

The demon came to a firm decision.

And so, faking a disappointed tone—

-I see… looks like I’m the only demon left alive here.

He let out a small sigh, shaking his head as if mourning his fallen allies.

Then—

-I should probably leave now.

He declared it outright.

And before Bryan could react—

S W O O S H—!!!

The noble demon’s wings snapped open!

And instantly—

FWAP—!!!

WHOOOOOOSH—!!!

He took off at full speed, vanishing in an instant!

“Tch…”

Bryan clicked his tongue, eyes narrowing as he watched the demon escape.

He could chase him down.

He wanted to.

But—

“Raye…!”

Hearing Jerusha’s desperate voice behind him—

Bryan glanced back.

He saw her, trembling, pouring everything she had into healing Raye.

And in that moment—

‘This is more important.’

Bryan made his choice.

He let the noble demon go—

And decided to ensure the safety of Jerusha and Raye.

Tap- tap- tap—

Bryan walked over to the two, his steps slow but firm.

And when he reached them—

TAP—

He finally got a proper look at Raye.

And seeing his condition—

“…!”

Bryan’s breath hitched.

“Those bastards…”

He muttered in rage.

His eyes darkened. His fists clenched.

Raye was barely alive.

His body was a broken mess—gaping wounds, shattered bones, blood everywhere.

And beside him—

“Keuk…! Ugh!”

Jerusha trembled violently as she poured every last ounce of mana into Raye.

Her hands were glowing with golden light, shaking, struggling.

Her eyes were glassy with tears, her mana was screaming in desperation.

Even as Bryan stood there—

“Jerusha…”

Even as he called out to her—

“…!”

She didn’t react.

Jerusha didn’t even spare the headmaster of their academy a glance!

She couldn’t.

Because the moment she stops and does that—

Raye would die!

“Fuuuu…”

Bryan took a deep breath, steadying his emotions.

He understood the situation clearly—there was no time to waste.

And so, opening his mouth—

“I’ll lift you both with my telekinesis. Don’t stop healing Raye. I’ll fly and bring you two to the Academy’s Hospital.”

He declared that.

His voice was calm and firm, leaving no room for hesitation.

“Ugh…!”

Jerusha did not respond to him.

She was too focused, too desperate—as if her entire existence hinged on keeping Raye alive.

Bryan didn’t push her to talk.

And instead—

SWOOSH—!

With a simple movement of his fingers, both Jerusha and Raye were lifted off the ground!

“…!”

Jerusha barely reacted, still clutching Raye, her magic still pouring into him.

And without wasting a second—

“Here I go.”

F W O O O S H—!!!

Bryan took off, cutting through the sky like a bullet, racing toward the Academy’s hospital at full speed!

But as Bryan soared through the air—

“There are other survivors…!”

Jerusha exclaimed that.

Fwip-

“Huh?”

Bryan immediately stopped on his track when he heard that.

Then, glancing back at Jerusha in surprise—

“…”

Bryan saw her looking at her with a desperate look.

And that look immediately snapped him back to reality.

“I got it.”

Bryan replied to Jerusha, lightly nodding his head.

Fwish-

And then, looking down—

S W O O O S H—!!!

He scattered his mana throughout the town, searching for someone’s presence that was still alive!

And in just seconds—

“…”

Bryan felt them!

Faint presences all across the town.

Scattered, weak… but alive.

And without hesitation—

FWISH—!!

He shot toward the nearest ones—

In a rundown house!

FWIP—!

In mere seconds, Bryan reached it—

BAM—!!!

He smashed through the wall of the house, tearing through the debris to get inside fast!

And there—

-Grrr…?

A deep growl rumbled through the dimly lit room.

A water spirit—a tiger with a sleek, translucent body, stood guard.

Its piercing blue eyes locked onto Bryan, its stance firm and unwavering.

It was protecting two bodies.

It was Kyle and Old Man Rey.

And not far from them—

Bryan also saw Zephyrus and Pyro.

All of them were alive… but unconscious.

Seeing this—

Bryan’s gaze softened slightly.

“I came to pick them up and bring them to the hospital. You did good.”

He spoke, looking at the water tiger.

His voice firm yet acknowledging.

And the water tiger—

-…

Its eyes flicked to Jerusha, who was still pouring everything into healing Raye.

She was behind Bryan’s back.

And understanding Bryan’s words earlier—

-Grrr…

The water tiger let out a low growl.

Then—

SWISH—!!

It vanished!

It unsummoned itself to relieve Jerusha of its mana drain.

‘What an understanding spirit.’

Bryan thought, impressed.

And following that—

FWISH—!!!

He lifted Old Man Rey, Kyle, Zephyrus, and Pyro with his telekinesis.

And just like that—

“Now we’re really good.”

FWOOSH—!!

Bryan resumed his flight, speeding toward the Academy’s hospital.

But on his way—

‘I’ll bring everyone I can…!’

Fwish—

His mana picked up more survivors.

Without hesitation—

SWOOP—!

Bryan veered off course, diving down to rescue the surviving citizens one by one.

Some were injured.

Some barely clung to life.

But Bryan didn’t stop.

He gathered them all.

And carrying every life he could—

W H O O O S H—!!!

He rushed toward the hospital.