Chapter 404
< Ken Miyamoto (1) >
The energy of the whole body rushes into both eyes..
At the same time, all senses were focused solely on the eyeballs..
The muscles around my eyes twitched and I became nervous..
‘I see. This is it···.’
Hela's orange-stained eyes looked at the enemy in front..
The demon dragon glares at her, gathers his energy, and prepares to attack..
Completed attack—even a demonic dragon that pours out magical power that sweeps the area at once..
The image of two worlds overlapping as one.
[I am the Demon Dragon Duke—the strongest in the Demon World and soon to become the Demon King! Do you really think I will break down like this?!]
Even though the internal injuries are probably not small, it seems like a lot of effort was put into it, and the attack was so well-planned that it was almost impossible to avoid..
However, in a situation where the result was already fully known, it was no different from looking at the answer sheet in advance and responding..
Kiiiiing—
The eyes turned blue.
Immediately after that, time in a certain area froze and everything within it came to a standstill..
Everything from the flow of air and the movement of elements to the flow of magic power that flew in with destructive energy..
Hela calmly slipped out of the gap and gently stuck out her tongue..
‘Is this great? This is the level I have just acquired. If only I could increase my proficiency further.···.’
Maybe we can really stop the time of that demon dragon..
Transcendence was a state allowed to those who went beyond the limitations of existence that defined themselves and established their own realm..
A proof of the most archaic level that one can impose one's own laws on the world without being easily swayed by external interference..
Moreover, isn't that Demon Dragon Duke the one standing at the edge, aiming for quasi-divine status??
Naturally, its own resistance to hostile mysteries was also bound to be strong..
‘Also, the effect of the instant death magic eye used on each other was halved..’
In fact, at this point it was embarrassing to even call it an ‘instant death’, but it was something that could not be helped..
Not only did both the Demon Dragon and Hella have a high rank and vitality close to immortality, but both could only use the Demon Eye and their proficiency in using it could not be considered very high..
‘Even if I say that I just learned it by stealing... The fact that he's on the same level as me probably means that he hasn't been able to fully control this power all this time..’
Hela, who had personally used the power of the “Seven-Colored Magic Eyes,” was able to understand..
In fact, the limit of this ability is not just the level at which you or the demon dragon uses it..
The magic eye of foresight had the potential to foresee the real 'future', not just a few seconds, and the magic eye of stillness had the potential to stop the entire time in the area..
And it was the same for other abilities, including the Demon Eye of Extinction..
‘It may have been a limitation because they only forcibly took away their power and they were not the original owners, the Demon Eyes. It was no longer possible to grow it from the point it was taken away..’
However, the situation was different for me, with half of my body flowing with demonic blood..
I had heard about the Demon Eyes from Dream Walker's godmother Liliana..
Because of the Demon Dragon Duke, they have fallen to the point where it is difficult to find a single survivor, but they were originally a strong race that was recognized by everyone even in this demon world..
They are born with a magical eye, and they refine it throughout their lives and strive to overcome the limitations given to them..
Just as the “Magic Eye of Dominance” inherited from Hella exercised control over the world itself beyond specific living entities,.
‘Compared to other magical eyes, there is a clear difference. Thanks to using the devil's eyeball as a medium, he must have inherited some level of mastery..’
However, for other abilities obtained through trickery, I had to start from the beginning..
Considering that even the Demon Eyes with a single Demon Eye spent a lifetime refining their abilities, the fact that they were able to use seven abilities through the “Seven Colored Demon Eyes” was not all that great..
Because resources were not concentrated, there was a high possibility that all abilities would remain at a mediocre level..
‘My blood is boiling? After all, eye fighting is an essential element in a battle of abilities! Plus, there are seven of them.···!’
Of course, such concerns are only in general cases..
It was a story that had nothing to do with Hella..
For her, who grew much faster than others thanks to all kinds of growth corrections, the more abilities the better..
Above all, doesn't she have 『Elixir of Growth (7 Days) (200,000)』, which is expensive but well worth it?!
Moreover, if you think about the potential that his body has as a “demon lord”,···.
[Ugh—! Don't be funny! How long do you think you can use that power?!]
As if reading her excited mind, the demon dragon roared wildly..
It was definitely not wrong..
Even though it possesses enormous magical power, not only is the energy consumption burdensome, but the mental resources devoted to one activation are also at a level that cannot be ignored..
‘Is it because each one contains its own mystery? It's not compatible with other abilities, including magic..’
There was a reason why the Demon Dragon Duke, who had obtained the power of the Demon Eyes, did not use it to the fullest extent..
For him, who already possessed powerful abilities even without the Magic Eyes, this ability that could not be further developed was nothing more or less than an auxiliary one..
“Well, you have to try it first to find out, right? Above all, unlike you, I am a properly qualified successor. I understand why you think that if you can't do it, I will too... Hmm, a bit ugly.?”
[···You arrogant bastard! die!]
The Demon Dragon Duke Crushire is furious and rages as if he has nothing to say due to the ridiculed opinions..
The smile on Hela's lips grew stronger as she dealt with him..
[······!]
Then at some point.
Suddenly the demon dragon's movements stopped..
And then, as if encountering a completely unexpected situation, emotional agitation began to emanate from the face of the vicious dragon..
“what's the matter? I left something behind?”
Hela argued lightly with him, but he did not respond..
It was as if he had heard news of a real emergency, and his inability to concentrate on the fight was clearly revealed..
The more it happened, the more Hella's smile grew..
“Or something... there was a thief in the house??”
A meaningful word with a blatant ridicule.
Immediately after that, the demon dragon's six wide-open eyes glared at her..
[···you!]
“Anyway, wouldn't it be sad if you don't concentrate and are preoccupied with other things? He's a duke by name, but he has very poor manners towards ladies.?”
[What have you done, mudblood?!]
As if he was in a hurry, more magical energy than he had ever emitted from his body burned wildly..
Hela did not fall for that shallow trick of his..
“Uh huh.”
Kiiiiing—
Both of her eyes changed to different colors..
With the orange of wisdom and the white of extinction.
At the same time, all means of escape that the Demon Dragon had secretly prepared were completely destroyed..
[······.]
“Where are you going? You worked so hard to come here, let’s play with me some more.?”
She had no intention of letting go of this wonderful teaching material..
Because my own magical eyes were also growing rapidly while dealing with him who had the same magical eyes..
And in addition to that···.
“We'll hang out together?”
That was our goal from the beginning..
[···You vulgar mongrel! You're making a mess! I will never leave you alone.!]
The Demon Dragon Duke is furious, as if he has accepted the fact that he cannot escape through this obstruction..
Her red lips painted a bright smile as she looked at him..
Seeing that he was so happy to see others in trouble made him seem like a devil who couldn't help it either..
***
The time when Hella and the Demon Dragon Duke clashed in full swing..
“Well then, let’s get started.”
Ken Miyamoto slowly relaxed and took steps towards his destination..
Now that the Demon Dragon Duke was away from his base, it was the perfect time to start work, so there was no need to hesitate any longer..
‘Of course, not all problems have been solved yet.···.’
Sodian, a marquis-level demon who does not go to the battlefield and guards this last resort..
She was a level of strength that Ken, a count, could not do anything about..
Even if there is a surprise attack, of course it won't cause much damage, and it will end up being the enemy's side..
‘But since I have this guy, everything will work out..’
His eyes turned to a three-headed dog the size of a large dog following behind him..
It wasn't long after he adopted him that he learned of the extraordinary nature of that creature—Davidson..
‘Since Hella sent it to me, I expected it to be something unusual, but even so, I never thought it would be this bad..’
On the day of sale.
Ken, who brought a cage with a three-headed dog to his residence, was faced with an absurd situation as soon as he entered the place out of sight..
“what? How on earth did it come out??”
A three-headed dog calmly opened a cage without even opening it himself..
The guy wandered around the inside of the house as if it were his own, and then he casually went to the food storage room and started eating the meat inside without any hesitation..
“This guy! I can't quit!”
Ken, who was staring at Davidson blankly, stopped him and went out..
In fact, the meat here was provided for the welfare of executives and I had no intention of eating it, but I knew that if I didn't get used to it properly the first time, I would get more tired in the future..
Before he was sent to Outerica, he was one of the people on Earth who loved animals enough to even raise a pet..
‘Even Cerberus is just a dog with a fierce temper when he is a pup. ···Of course, I heard that its nature is about 100 times that of the three great hellhounds combined..’
It was not just an animal, but a famous monster in the demon world..
It is impossible to control it with ordinary discipline..
‘Huh, even though it looks like this, I have been raising beagles for over 5 years.!’
However, no matter how monster it is, it does not change the fact that its root is a canine..
The most important thing in raising canines is to first properly establish a hierarchy..
Since the opponent is a monster, it cannot be compared to a normal dog, but it was necessary to make it clear who had the upper hand..
“Uh huh! I told you to stop!”
Based on that experience, Ken resolutely stepped forward..
Crunch—chunk!—
“Kahung~ Kahung~”
“Kkakakat!”
···I was cruelly defeated in the battle for rank..
To an animal that only reaches up to its waist.
“Ugh! What, oh my···.”
He, who was crumpled and lying around, struggled to raise his head and look at the winner..
Is it because I have my head down on the floor??
The guy continued to eat calmly, as if he had developed an appetite thanks to the light exercise. The name tag 'Davidson' on his chest caught his attention..
“···yes, i lost.”
He eventually admitted defeat and lowered his head..
Well, since it’s that much of a monster, it must have been sent by Hella herself..
Only then did I fully understand what Frances had said..
‘At this level, I think I can easily deal with a Marquis-level Jeong. It will definitely help me get things done..’
It was natural to treat the other person as he or she was after confirming his or her skill level..
A three-headed dog with marquis-level strength.!
At that level, it's no exaggeration to say that he's just a baby on the outside, and that he's the strongest Cerberus in existence now that Duke Goerang is dead.?
‘Let's not worry about the little things. Now I just think about completing my goals.’
Of course, it hurt my pride a little to be completely pushed out of the rankings and even have my bed taken away by that guy..
As he walked around making sad noises to replenish the food of the guy who had devoured all the meat in an instant, a strange image was created around him for no reason.!
‘But that life ends today..’
Finally, the day of departure dawned..
Ken leads Davidson following him....
I headed to the underground ceremony hall with my superior, who walked arrogantly, putting himself first..
“Phew! It's Ken. But after that... huh? Could it be Cerberus??”
“okay. I got it as a gift from a guy who came to me a while ago and said he wanted to pay off a debt. Is there any problem??”
“Phew—you're the only one allowed in. That guy in the back can't go in..”
A large gatekeeper guarding the passage leading to the target location, a self-made demon resembling the Minotaur, continued to snort..
Although they were very intelligent, they had strong perseverance and their combat power was not much inferior to that of a level higher, so they were a demon race that was used for such things..
“Also, doesn't it look a bit strange there? I've seen Cerberus a few times too, but this... uh, what should I say?···.”
“So it's good. Isn’t it common sense that the rarer it is, the more valuable it is??”
“Sniff! common sense. It was like that.”
“And this guy didn't come from the demon race. I brought it as a gift to Sodian..”
“Phew! gift? If it's a gift... But I'm alive?”
“In some cases, it can be used as a sacrifice. Don’t you know that much? A living sacrifice is more effective than a dead one. There must have been more than one living sacrifice that has been put in there so far.?”
“···Indeed, if it is a sacrifice, there is no problem even if it is alive..”
The huge gatekeeper slowly nodded and opened the way..
I just blocked it for procedural reasons, but it's just a baby Cerberus and won't cause any major problems..
If even feces and urine are covered in the wrong place, wouldn't it be slaughtered and sacrificed immediately??
‘Okay, the first button was safely inserted..’
So Ken and Davidson headed smoothly into the ceremony hall..
There were various crime prevention devices in the middle of the passage, but they were not enough to stop Ken, who had already received official permission and had been in and out of this place several times..
“···question. What brings you here, Ken? And what is behind it... is it a variant Cerberus??”
“Ah, Sodian..”
And finally, Sodian, a marquis-level demon, came face to face..
She, who was still speaking strangely, looked at them with an expressionless face..
Ken swallowed quietly..
All preparations have already been made.
Not only for on-site investigation and internal operations, but also for securing an escape route after everything is over and delivering emergency information in case of emergency..
‘Phew, thank you, Davidson..’
But before all that, the most important thing was to overcome the devil in front of us..
If that top condition is not met, the rest of the operation will fail before it can even begin..
“I thought Sodian would like this. Haha, I meant to ask you to look after me in the future.···.”
“check. For such a trivial reason···.”
And Davidson.
It was a body that never once disappointed the client in this mission..
For a moment her gaze returned to Ken..
The three heads that blinked with innocent expressions suddenly became huge.—.
“······?!”
Kwagwagwagwagwang!
In an instant, the space inside was swept away..
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