episode_0062

On her way back to the Empire from the Demon Realm, Lily asked many questions.

It seemed that he was the only one involved in this rescue operation.

Something had happened in the human world, and it was easier to go through that much alone.

That’s understandable. If we move together for no reason and someone falls behind, we’ll be isolated right away.

It’s better to rescue just one person quickly than to create two rescuers.

Of course, it was difficult to save that one person… but didn’t we somehow save him?

After that, Lily asked him about the wound, but he didn’t answer. It seemed like he didn’t really want to talk.

So Lily had no choice but to skip over this part. She just thought, “A lot has happened…”

Next, he asked what had happened in the human world while he was away. He had a complicated expression on his face, but he opened his mouth as if he was willing to answer.

“That······.”

I heard that the human world had been invaded by a puppet company.

Invade while monsters are invading and use your powers in the center of the city.

As a result, it is said that more than thousands of people died.

People who have been influenced by the ability stab each other, commit suicide, etc.

After saying that, Luke closed his mouth again, as if he didn’t want to say any more.

As I walked along the road like that, I was finally able to escape the demon world. And soon after, I was able to meet her colleagues.

Everyone had tired expressions on their eyes.

Everyone looked tired, perhaps because they were busy cleaning up what the puppet master had done.

The party members looked shocked as soon as they saw her and Luke. Not only because Lily had returned, but also because the warrior was in a very bad state.

The wound on his back healed cleanly over time, but no matter how much time passed, one of his eyes and the little and ring fingers on both hands never returned.

As if it were gone forever.

The party members’ reactions varied.

In Camilla’s case, she frowned, Adele’s eyes widened, and in Ulysse’s case······.

“Ah, ah······.”

I cried. As if I didn’t want to believe this situation.

As if faced with the worst-case scenario.

Tears fell endlessly from her blue sapphire eyes.

It seemed like he felt a lot after seeing the warrior’s injuries.

Luke watched her and quietly comforted her.

I’m fine. But I came back like this. I got a few minor injuries, but I gained a lot of experience. Excuses and comfort continued for a while.

Still, Yulis did not stop crying.

Even though he knew that some parts of the warrior’s body were not regenerating, he continued to cast divine magic.

Of course, that didn’t mean that the left eye that had disappeared forever would be healed.

Yulis probably knows too. He just doesn’t want to believe it.

Lily watched the whole scene.

It was a scene that would not have happened if he had not been caught.

Because Lily felt like all the tragedies before her eyes were all her fault…

She was speechless for a while.

*

There were major accidents and irreparable losses.

However, that did not mean that the suppression could be stopped.

Only a warrior can stand against the Demon King.

We must keep moving forward without stopping.

Fortunately, as Luke said, this time it wasn’t just a total loss.

Although he sacrificed a lot, he also gained a lot of abilities. Instead of losing an eye, he gained ‘super senses’, and instead of losing his pinky and ring fingers, he gained ‘dexterity’.

In addition to that, I also leveled up a lot by slaughtering numerous monsters.

Of course, Lily doesn’t know that because she can’t see the status window… but in any case, she hasn’t gotten weaker than before.

There was other good news.

“We found the puppet headquarters.”

Those were the warrior’s words.

From what I heard, it seemed like they got information from the monster while rescuing Lily.

“Hmm? I thought you wouldn’t tell me even if you died. You figured it out easier than I expected.”

“Yes. It blew easily after stabbing it a few times.”

“······.”

There were some inhumane acts involved in the process… but since the other party wasn’t human anyway, it didn’t matter.

Anyway, the important thing is that we found the puppet master’s residence.

Of all the Four Heavenly Kings, the Puppet King’s residence was the most difficult to find out.

Unlike the other Four Heavenly Kings who settle down and live in one place, this one frequently invades the human world because it runs the risk of being robbed.

Because of this, the guy tended to move his residence frequently.

Now that I’ve figured out where he’s staying, that means there’s a good chance I’ll be able to exploit his weaknesses.

“Let’s rush right in without delay.”

Luke said.

“If we give him time like this, he’ll only benefit. Me too…! I’m feeling a little better. It’s right to go out right now.”

“······.”

His left eye was still empty.

Lily tried to ignore those eyes.

The party members seemed to hesitate for a moment. It was too risky to set off without even properly preparing.

And it was questionable whether the warrior would really be okay.

Looking at the warrior’s appearance now, he looked more hurt than anyone else.

And sometimes, when I saw him coughing harshly, I felt sorry for him.

But, there was no other suitable method.

The party members accepted the warrior’s offer without question.

*

It took more than half a year to subdue King Chung.

This is because King Chung resided deep in the Demon Realm, and there were numerous monsters along the way.

Even though it was a warrior party that gathered the continent’s talents, they also needed time to grow.

Therefore, it is inevitable that it will take a long time to subdue King Chung.

However, he is not a puppet.

Although it was located deep in the Demon Realm, the route to it was not as difficult as that of Chungwang.

The monsters you encounter on your way there aren’t that many, and they aren’t that strong either.

The party of warriors, including Luke, were able to reach the puppet master’s residence in just one month.

Lily muttered quietly.

“It’s not bigger than my birthplace···.”

The guy’s castle was smaller than I thought. Unlike Chunghoe Castle, which was almost the size of a small country, the puppet castle was large enough to be seen at a glance.

Of course, it was larger than a mansion, but it was too shabby to be called a castle.

When Lily was wondering about that, Luke answered.

“The guy moves every time his residence is discovered. Building a castle that’s too big will only cause a headache when moving.”

How on earth do you know all that information?

Although she had doubts every time she saw it, Lily decided to just let it go.

As we went inside, we saw a shadow of a person.

“Oh my, I didn’t know my residence would be found this quickly···.”

He was a handsome man in a black suit with brilliant golden hair. There was a strange sense of formality in his actions and speech.

Looking at his slender physique and flawless skin, he looked like the son of a wealthy noble family.

But no one here felt safe.

“So, how was it? Did you like the gift I prepared for you?”

The man in front of you is the one who killed thousands of people.

One of the Four Heavenly Kings. Because he was a puppet master.

All attractive appearances are just a trick.

There is a more cruel nature within him than anyone else···.

The warrior party quickly took up a battle stance.

Luke and Camilla held swords, Adele held a bow, the Saintess summoned her holy powers, and Lily summoned her magical powers.

Today, I will definitely drop another great evil.

Lily raised her resolve by making that pledge.

But you probably didn’t know that until now.

No matter what the guy looks like, he’s one of the Four Heavenly Kings.

The endurance of a guy who had lived for hundreds of years was not something that could be ignored.

*

Chomp!

Luke’s chest opens at Camilla’s sword strike.

Bright red blood spurted everywhere from Luke’s body.

Normally, he would have used some strange black magic to control the blood, but this time, the warrior was unable to do so.

This is because half of his body was already in the net’s grasp. Even if he tried to use a skill, half of his body would interfere.

The warrior party worked hard to block Net’s brainwashing, but this was the result. There was a limit to how much they could do to stop the bastard’s powers, and as a result, half of Camilla and the warrior’s bodies were taken away.

“Haha, it’s been a while since we’ve had a tough fight! Good! Have fun!”

Of course, the puppet company wasn’t normal either.

His entire body was filled with vital energy, and blood flowed from his head. He didn’t have any self-healing skills, so it was clear that he was seriously injured.

But more than that, the party’s condition is worse.

The moment they were brainwashed, they were already incapable of fighting. To make matters worse, as time passed, even Adel began to fall prey to the brainwashing.

Of course, the warrior also tried hard. He tried to escape from the brainwashing even by harming himself, and he raised his magical power even to the point of twisting his blood vessels.

Moreover, Lily only just found out today that the warrior has ‘that’ ability.

“I dedicate 10 years of my life.”

“Offer your right thumb.”

One word, one word.

Every time the warrior muttered, something from his body disappeared one by one. But at the same time, great strength also overflowed.

The brainwashing is lifted and the lost magical power overflows.

The sight was certainly intimidating, but it didn’t last long. After repeating it two or three times, the warrior fell out on his own.

Although it was only Lily’s second or third time seeing her, it was easy to guess why. Perhaps she had grown tired before she could offer more.

Or maybe it’s to the point where I can’t give any more······.

···Lily naturally realized that the reason was within herself.

After a long time, the warrior finally collapsed.

The puppet master’s magic and abilities, as well as his ability to deal with Adele and Camilla at the same time, were limited.

As soon as the warrior fell, the party fell apart.

In an instant, Yulysse’s head falls off, and Camilla and Adele commit suicide in an apparent suicide.

Phu! Phu shu!

In the midst of the blood spewing out in all directions, only Lily was left.

“It was a tough fight! But now it’s just the two of us left!”

The puppet master’s mad eyes turned towards him.