The reincarnated mid-boss welcomes the protagonist with a level of 999 ~ It seems the hero is mistaken about having a max level of 99 ~

Episode 53: The Demon King Learns Zaus’ Level

~~Demon King’s Perspective~~

“Braaaahhhh!! I am the strongest Demon King!! But… That goblin… Was it called Gobtarou? Level 560? No, no, no! My true form is level 666. It’s almost equal! Damn it! Seriously, damn it! I’m barely winning, but with the right equipment, it could be overturned easily! And furthermore, there’s a high possibility that my master, Zaus, has a higher level! This isn’t looking good. It’s the end for the Demon King! What am I going to do?! How can the strongest Demon King be so pessimistic!? I must make the demons bow before me! Braaaahhh!! I am the charisma of evil! I can’t afford to lose here! If it comes to this, I’ll use my last resort. I went to the underground of the Demon King’s castle. There was a place sealed with a strong seal. A seal that only I, the Demon King, can unlock. I lifted the seal and entered the room. Inside was a large treasure chest containing a large scythe emitting a sinister aura. “Kukuku. This is the strongest weapon.” The name of this scythe is the Grim Reaper’s Scythe of Cruel Destiny.

This is a powerful cursed weapon. Equipping it will halve my lifespan, but it increases the level by plus 333. In other words, if I, in my true form, equip it, my level will be increased by 333 to level 999! Kukuku. The maximum level in this world is level 999! With this, we are the strongest! I could live another 100 years, but… oh well. My remaining lifespan will be reduced to 50 years, but it’s better than being defeated here. I equipped it. Ugh! My soul is being sucked! Haa… haa… But with this… hehehe… The status in front of me shines at level 999! “Kuhahaha! With this, we have become the strongest! Braaaahhh!!”

~~Kakgaridan’s Perspective~~

Late at night. I sneaked into Hajime Village. It was to extract Zaus’s level from the former hero, Sear.
And finally, I heard it.
“S-Six… s-six thousand…”
No, it can’t be.
It takes a few seconds for that figure to register in my brain.
Eventually, I understood the tremendous level, and I shouted loudly,
“Level 6000!!”
I-I can’t believe it.
I thought I understood it rationally, but I still can’t believe it.
“Hey! Your voice is too loud! What if the demons wake up?!”
“Unbelievable. The maximum level in this world is 999. It far exceeds that number.”
“Even I can’t believe it. He’s a monster!”
The Demon King’s level is 400…
Even with a power-up, it’s not a level I can defeat.
“And what’s more terrifying is Zaus’ installed skill.”
Installed skill.
It’s a unique ability that has nothing to do with magic and is always active.
“Zaus has a skill called ‘Double Status Enhancement’.”
“W-What’s that?”
“It unconditionally doubles the status. In other words… It doubles the original level. In other words, his level is essentially 12000.”
“G-Geez!! Idiot!!”
“Waaah!! Idiot! Incompetent! Lazy! With such a loud voice!”
And… 12000…
“But that’s not all…!”
“Wha-What!? There’s more!?”
“He’s equipped with a cursed weapon called the Demon Sword. Its effect is ‘Double Attack Power of Level’. In other words, his attack power is effectively level 24000!”
“Ggghhhh!!”
“Moreover, the slash from that sword is called Dark Slash. It has ten times the power of a normal attack.”
“Wha… what…”
“So, listen carefully. Trim that disgusting haircut of yours and listen carefully… Zaus’s level is effectively 240,000.”

Ah… It’s hopeless… This is… the one that makes you lose consciousness. “Hagah… hagah…” “Hey, creepy guy with the ridiculous haircut! Wake up!! Don’t roll your eyes back like that here!!” “Uuuhhh…”
“I’ll let you gooo!! Buzz cut!!”
Oh no. This wasn’t the time to be passing out like this.
“You creepy buzz cut! Creepy cut! Creepy cut!! Wake up already!!”
“Uuuugh… I… can’t do it here… So, I’ll be going.”
“Oh! So you’re awake, Creepy Cut!! Let’s escape together!”
“…Do you really think that’s possible?”
“Huh?”
“Look behind you.”
“…..Huh?”
I didn’t shout for no reason. They were really underestimating me. Who are they calling Creepy Cut? There stood the village chief. A man in his seventies, whom Cea called a demon. He probably woke up because of my voice. His smile, illuminated by the moonlight, seemed even more eerie.
“Heh heh heh. Cea, huh? What are you doing out here at this time of night?”
“Ah, a, aaahhhh… A, a demon!”
“Heh heh heh. Perhaps, trying to escape?”
“No! That’s not it!!”
“Good grief. Quite an impudent remark. What happened to your manners? It’s like you’ve returned to your old self.”
“N-no! That’s not it! I wasn’t trying to escape!! I-I was just looking at the moon!!”
“Ah… There’s no such rule, is there? You sleep in the garbage dump at night. Isn’t that the rule imposed on you?”
“Aaaaahhh…”
“Rule breakers must be strictly disciplined.”
“C-creepy buzz cut!! Ah, he’s not here!! The buzz cut isn’t here!!”
Good grief.
Once I get Zaus’ information, you’ll be of no use anymore.
“You’ve betrayed us!! Creepy cut!!”
Those who insult my buzz cut will fall into hell.
Through my back, I heard thunder and Cea’s screams.
“Aaaahhhh!!!”
Well, it’s not like I can stay here.
Let’s go back to the Demon King’s castle…

…I reported the whole incident to the Demon King.
In a disciplined and orderly manner. I also made sure to inform him that his level was effectively 240,000.
*Clank*…
It was a large scythe.
A weapon the Demon King held dear.
To drop such a weapon…
“Demon King. You dropped the scythe—”
Huh!
“D-Demon King!?”
“……………………B-Braa…”
“D-Demon King!!”
He’s passed out with his eyes rolled back!!
“Oh goodness!”
“Oh! Have you come to your senses!?”
“Y-yes. Just thinking for a moment.”
No, he definitely passed out though…?
“Braa… Do you think I fear Zaus?”
“N-no… It’s not like that.”
That’s the only way to think about it.
“This fool!! Braaaa!!”
“Eeeek!!”
“We are the Demon King!! We possess a special defense called the Demon King Wall Devourer Wall!! Braaa!!”
“Ohh!!”
I’ve heard of that! It’s an invincible magical barrier that prevents damage to demons. A privilege exclusive to demon kings. No magic, no matter how strong or the strongest item, can break the Demon King Wall Devourer Wall. An absolute invincible magical barrier!
“So! No matter how high the opponent’s level may be! If they’re the same demon race, they cannot inflict damage upon us!!”
“Ohhh!! Then, it means Zaus is still just a weak demon!!?”
“That’s right! If damage cannot penetrate, we will absolutely not lose!! We absolutely, positively will not lose!!”
“Ohhh!! Invincible!!”
“That’s right. Heh heh heh. Only those with the ‘mark of the hero’ can break this Demon King Wall Devourer Wall! In other words, only a hero can inflict damage upon us!!”
“Ohhhh!!”
“Heroes are just slaves to the village chief, aren’t they? Heh heh heh. Then, there is no one who can inflict damage upon us!! No one exists in this world!! Braa!!”
“Woooaahh!! Invincible!! Please cast Zaus, the traitor, into hell!! Also, please take care of Gob-taro!!”
“Leave it to me! We are invincible!!”
Ohhhhh!!
Truly the Demon King! There’s only hope!!
1000%, victory is assured!!
In a disciplined manner, it’s the Demon King’s great victory!!