Chapter 394
< The Demon King Descends (3) >
The Urban Normal raid operation was concluded quickly..
As expected, it was worth it to bring in the best and most expensive mercenaries from Outerica. From the attack on the main base to the death of Duke Goeran, it took less than a few hours..
‘「It is also thanks to the fact that “The World of Macheon” had a slight time speed control function..’
Even taking that into account, this speed was unprecedented..
As everything ended like a flash of lightning, there were quite a few people even within the huge faction, Abnormal, who had not yet fully grasped the situation..
Members who only heard the news that their home base was being attacked and were not provided with the latest information.
The troops under his command were dispatched to provide support, not thinking that everything was already over..
The task of swallowing them whole was like eating rice cake while lying down..
“what did you say your name was?”
“···This is Tabur Pokan..”
“Yes, Tabur. Now you roughly understand the situation, right? Or do you still need further explanation? Or maybe you still want revenge somehow?”
A large demon resembling a tiger swayed at the sound of a captivating voice that captivated the soul..
At first, I tried to hold on somehow, but···.
Now he clearly understood.
I realize that resisting this absolute being in front of me is nothing but futile and blasphemous..
He judged the situation calmly..
Isn’t the Demon World a world of strength and self-respect anyway?!
But the king who had punished the wicked Duke Goerang was now in front of him..
Neither darkness nor a devil dragon, but the true king of the devil world.
What is this but fate??
thud—
In the end, unable to control his boiling urge, he knelt down on the spot..
Bowing your head with extreme respect to the person in front of you..
“These words are absolutely unfair! Tabur Pocan of the Taino people! I will be loyal to Hella from now on! Hella, I will always stand at the forefront of the path you take.!”
A brave figure shouting loudly as if to show off his loyalty..
Hela smiled happily and nodded..
With this, another earl-level high-ranking devil has come under his command..
Considering that it took a lot of time and effort to ‘convince’ one person until not long ago, this could be said to be a very meaningful change for her..
‘It must be related to the message that came to mind immediately after defeating Goerang..’
Even in the human world, unless you are playing house, you need recognition from the international community to call yourself a king, but wouldn't it be terrible if you were a demon king standing at the top of a world called the Demon World??
In that sense, ‘expanding her influence as a demon lord’ was like a growth event for her where all her abilities were strengthened..
It includes not only combat abilities encompassing physical and magical powers, but also all capabilities as a monarch, including charm and charisma..
‘Anyway, it's a good start, right? Let's keep going like this.’
With the active cooperation of those in key positions at Abnormal, the absorption process gained further momentum..
With stronger influence, variables were controlled while people who were waiting in advance stepped forward to clear the congested traffic..
And as the situation progressed to that point, the number of people who sensed potential in this area, even if it was not necessarily fascination, began to increase one by one..
“Is this already the case? This much control over the organization. You're very resourceful?”
“I was just waiting to see when I would get out of the collapsing castle, and this might be it.···.”
“Maybe there will be another chance.”
In fact, it was not a bad story even for the existing members of Abnormal, who did not have much loyalty to Duke Goeran..
With the addition of many external forces, including Dream Walker, the size of the faction grew, and the new leader also proved his abilities by killing a peacock-level demon and taking his place.?
‘If you move to Dark Nest now, the treatment won't be so good..’
‘If I can make a contribution here and become a close associate of the new Demon King···!’
‘The Demon Dragon Duke was really annoying, but it worked out well..’
In this way, 'Helheim', a huge faction that absorbed most of the existing Abnormal, appeared on the front page..
Overtaking Demoniac of the Duke of Darkness, who was affiliated with Abnormal, he quickly took second place in the size of the Demon World faction..
A sudden change that changes the landscape of the demon world, which is slowly approaching the end of the war..
Naturally, other factions that were keenly aware of the rapidly changing situation had no choice but to react sensitively..
Of course, Demoniac is embarrassed that the captain of the alliance forces has changed in an instant..
Even Dark Nest, which was in full swing with hegemony just around the corner,.
***
Dark Nest's home base underground.
Ken Miyamoto, with a nervous expression, walked slowly across the pitch-black darkness..
‘Phew, right here···.’
He had recently discovered the essence of a marquis-level demon and was able to successfully land in the depths of the Dark Nest..
In the first place, there are only four marquis-level demons in their faction, which boasts the largest scale in the demon world..
When the historical value of being a legacy from the time of the continental invasion was added to the precious item, it was an achievement that was enough to immediately win the duke's trust..
‘Well, that wouldn't have been possible if I wasn't a high-ranking devil like a count. I've been indifferent to organizational life and a bit outgoing, but it's not to the point where I can't be treated well..’
And in the process, he was able to understand the reason why he was dispatched, the 'demon object that had spread across the earth', was needed..
The driving force that allowed the Dark Nest to finally gain an overwhelming advantage in a war that had lasted for hundreds of years.—.
‘Who would have thought that was the ingredient to bring in those monsters?.’
Items that were created in the Demon World but have been cultivated over a long period of time outside the Demon World..
That was the medium that brought those unknown monsters here..
The same was true for the marquis-level demonic essence he brought with him..
It's probably much stronger than other common mediums and can be used to bring in many monsters..
And that will have a significant impact in making the Demon Dragon Duke the final winner of the Demon Lord Race..
‘···I can't leave it like that.’
Ken's expression, which had been extremely tense, became cold..
A pair of eye lights burned fiercely in the darkness..
Although he was now a member of the Dark Nest's ranks, his heart had long since turned elsewhere..
‘It's Helheim···.’
A new faction that has become a hot topic recently..
The power created by a super-high-ranking demon named Hela, who suddenly appeared, murdered Duke Görang Sipar and took away everything from him, was of unprecedented interest even in the Dark Nest..
‘In my heart, I also want to go there right now.···.’
I couldn't do that yet..
Now he was doing something more important than joining Helheim and helping out, something only he could do..
‘The Demon Dragon Duke is the biggest obstacle to Hela’s ascension to the position of Demon King. And I still haven't figured out what else he's hiding..’
Ken was the advance guard who discovered the hidden numbers of the Demon Dragon Duke and the fatal dagger secretly stabbed by Hela..
He had no doubt that he was the loyal subject who best understood his master's will, and that he was also his most trusted subordinate..
“···You're all there.”
How long has it been since I walked like that while lost in thought?.
He was finally able to pass through the dark passage and reach his destination..
“Phew.”
He took a deep breath, opened the iron door in front of him, and slowly entered..
What caught his eye right after that was.
It was a space full of bones, skulls, jewelry, all kinds of rituals and miscellaneous items, and a magic circle drawn in blood..
“Umm.”
He let out a soft sigh in the vicious atmosphere, as if a summoned demon would come out at any moment..
Then he remembered that he was the devil and lightly took a bite..
‘They said I could just deliver the items to the person in charge here. Wait, where did you go??’
This was one of the places where the rituals necessary to open the ‘door’ were performed..
In some ways, it is no exaggeration to say that it is the most important place for the Demon Dragon Duke..
He slowly looked around, internally pleased that the person in charge was away..
I was hoping that I might be able to get some important information..
‘I was able to come in now because I had to run an errand to deliver an offering, but I don't know when I'll be able to come here again..’
I could tell how thoroughly this place was managed, from the fact that it used a high-ranking devil of the count's level as an errand boy..
The reason he was able to come this time was probably because his security level increased by saving valuable items..
He was looking around the ceremony hall, trying so hard to pretend to be calm, but the moment he went behind the large pillar, he couldn't help but be shocked..
“···That is?”
There, a gigantic being was imprisoned in a miserable state, barely breathing..
Numerous restraints, including bandages and chains with all kinds of strange characters engraved on them, bound freedom, and stakes, thorns, hoses, and wires were packed all over the body and connected to somewhere..
Just looking at the sight, which seemed to be completely unharmed, was enough to make me frown, but the real problem was different..
“A large Balrog that appears to be twice its normal size. Plus, it has four pairs of horns.···.”
Karakul, Duke of Tuma.
One of the masters of the great power that once divided the demon world into four was trapped underground in a terrible state..
Becoming a living sacrifice of an unknown consciousness.
‘I thought he was already dead, but was he still alive?.’
Ken stared blankly at the being..
Who would have thought that Duke Tuma would end up like this in a place like this?.
‘···Actually, if you become a peacock-level demon, you are the best as a sacrifice, regardless of all conditions..’
Anyway, it seemed clear that the Demon Dragon Duke was planning something more with this..
Ken, who was nodding his head slowly, naturally turned his gaze elsewhere..
Actually, there was one thing that caught my eye from earlier..
A door visible on the large pillar behind the imprisoned Duke Tuma..
Although this ceremony hall was structurally divided into sections, I was especially concerned because there was no such thing as a separate space..
‘Why is there a door only there? Because what's inside?’
Ken swallowed without realizing it and slowly moved forward..
It wasn't just curiosity..
I felt like something unknown was calling me..
The feeling that the body instinctively wants to head there..
He stopped in front of the door, feeling his heartbeat starting to beat more and more violently for some reason..
And the moment I carefully grasped the handle—.
“warning. You are not allowed inside yet.”
An emotionless voice flowed into Ken's ears..
The voice heard after neutralizing his senses..
Startled by that, he quickly turned around..
Before he knew it, there was a woman there, looking tired and wearing a shabby gown, looking at him with wide eyes..
“apologize. I'm sorry if I surprised you. introduction. The full name is still there. I am Sodian. I've already heard about you.”
A woman who introduces herself in a strange way of speaking and greets you politely.
But that expression was as unmoving as if it were a mask..
‘She's like a robot.’
But I couldn't look at those things funny..
Because she was a Marquis-level demon who was in charge of this place and the only researcher..
Even more so, considering that it is her home ground that even appears to be magical.···.
“guide. Leave that behind and come here..”
Ken obediently let go of the door handle and followed her as she started walking ahead..
It was a little disappointing, but I couldn't help it..
No matter how much I resisted now, I was an opponent I could never defeat..
He slowly turned his head and looked behind him..
A huge Balrog that is completely restrained and on the verge of dying, and a door behind it..
After staring at it for a moment, he turned around and followed Sodian..
There was no need to rush now..
There was still plenty of time left, and if you wait, the opportunity will come someday..
***
Grumbling—
A bright red flame rose up.
A fire I experienced just recently..
But the user had completely changed.
“oh! Isn't it great? davidson.”
Hela, who admired him, nodded in satisfaction and patted the back of the monster she was riding..
Immediately after that, a stream of bright red flames shot out from his mouth again..
It was the "Hellfire" obtained after devouring Duke Goeran's entire huge body..
‘This is an unexpected harvest. I never thought I could get something like this.’
I was filled with gratitude for Sipar, who is no longer dead..
There was so much he left behind for himself..
No matter how you look at it, this was a tree that gave generously..
“Hehehe.”
At that time, an uncomfortable cough came from the person guiding me..
Apparently, the stream of fire coming from Davidson's mouth seemed threatening..
‘Well, actually, the term threat is not wrong. It is also a demonstration of force..’
Hela shrugged lightly..
The place where she is now is not an area of Helheim that has been growing rapidly recently..
This is a bit far from that area.—.
“Duke, we have a guest for you..”
It was territory occupied by the Demoniac of the Duke of Darkness..
She had now come directly to meet the owner of the place..
“Put it inside.”
It's good—
The door opened slowly.
Beyond that, I saw the other person sitting quietly in his seat..
An extremely suspicious-looking person, wearing a flowing black robe and a goat skull on his head, slowly turned around..
With blue natural flowers burning brightly from those eye sockets,.
“Hehe, it’s fun..”
Hella, who was lying down on Davidson's wide back, jumped down..
A bright smile appeared on her lips..
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