Chapter 111

Chapter 111

Otherworld Demon King Survival Guide.

Episode 111: Eating Pixies And Levelling Up (4)

“Keureuk!”

“Kkeureuk!”

Watching Buril try to hit him with a honey punch, and Imsoong nimbly avoid it after taking a few hits warmed my heart.

It was kind of like a celebratory hit.

And it was clear to see that Imsoong’s movements had become more agile since being imprinted. I could tell because I saw it every day. He was dodging Buril’s attacks.

Tudadaktudadak.

But they really bickered well.

“Hehehe, that imp, this little rascal, talking back to Buril like that.”

Actually, Buril was a platoon leader, and Imsoong was a squad leader, but strictly speaking, they were contemporaries. Imsoong had joined the same month as Buril.

Normally, contemporaries grew by bickering with each other. It was hilarious to watch them argue.

Even so, Buril was a platoon leader, and Imsoong was still a squad leader. Buril was clearly the senior. So, it was permissible for Buril to lead the bickering… But now Imsoong could speak too. Maybe it was time to promote him to platoon leader. Let’s have a proper quarrel today. Imsoong, as a subordinate, must have had his own grievances against Buril.

Tudadaktudadak.

The bickering continued. Buril tried to hit with a honey punch, and Imsoong’s evasions repeated.

Then,

“Keureuk!”

Imsoong finally landed a blow on Buril. Quickly moving to the side, he bit Buril’s forearm.

It was a move that wouldn’t have been possible without the imprint.

“Buril! Watch out for gaps in your movement! I’m more agile!”

“Keureureuk! I’m stronger!”

“A fight isn’t just about strength! Kkeureuk!”

“It’s not just about agility either! Keuryaak!”

A very exciting duel.

They enhanced their physical abilities by clashing like this. One-on-one fights also led to skill improvement.

“Keureureuk…!”

“Kkeureureuk!”

The goblins and imps also watched their duel with great interest.

They analyzed it.

From what I observed in Buril, goblins increased their stamina and strength when imprinted. They were inherently like that. However, imps were a bit jumpy, constantly hopping around. Perhaps that’s the reason. The imprint significantly boosted their agility.

I needed to collect data.

“Hey! They’re friends fighting! Stop them quickly! What are you doing?”

Then, Serinu yelled at me.

“It’s okay. Buril and Imsoong bicker all the time.”

“What are you talking about! Stop them! Friends shouldn’t fight!”

They acted more like an army than friends.

“Just wait a moment.”

Regardless, I needed to see how goblins and imps utilized their physical abilities after being imprinted.

Fighting, after all, was essential for growth. I viewed their quarrel in a positive light.

Tudadaktudadak.

I watched their bickering closely. Buril relied on strength and stamina, while Imsoong capitalized on agility. Good. I had the data.

“Demon Breath!”

I immediately expelled fire into the sky!

“Keureuk?!”

“Kkeureuk?!”

And I declared,

“Well fought! Buril! Imsoong! You both did great! This Demon King is satisfied!”

The duel ended there.

“Keureureuk?”

“Kkeureuk?”

Buril and Imsoong approached me. I patted their heads and said,

“But Buril seemed a bit flustered! Imsoong suddenly grew, and Buril couldn’t handle it well! Had he fought calmly, he wouldn’t have been hit!”

“Keureuk…?”

“Right?”

“Kaerung. Yes, you’re right, Master.”

“Adapting to sudden changes is what needs practice. In a real battle, that could lead to serious injury. Buril, you made a mistake this time. Usually, you don’t.”

“Yes, Master! Kaerung! I made a mistake!”

Buril clenched his fist.

Next was Imsoong.

“And Imsoong.”

“Kkeureup! Master!”

“You harnessed your newfound strength very well! This time, you managed to attack Buril successfully! That signifies significant growth!”

“Kkeureuk! Master… you praised me!”

“Yes. Your intuition was excellent. You thought it through very well. And you’ve become quite agile!”

“Kkeureureuk!”

Imsoong beamed with a broad smile, clearly happy to receive my praise.

“Keep thinking and strategizing like that in the future. Now that you can talk, Imsoong, you need to think more. Got it?”

“Ah, yes, Master!”

Good.

“That’s it for the duel! Everyone, wrap up and pack your things!”

I dismissed my subordinates. My women flocked to me, but I had some unfinished business.

“Just a moment. I need to talk to Buril.”

“Master?”

“Rest for a while. Buril! Let’s have a chat, brother!”

“Keureuk?”

At my words, Buril, who was commanding the goblins, approached me. I took Buril’s hand and led him to a quiet place.

Jeobeokjeobeok.

As we walked,

“Master. Keureuk.”

Buril spoke.

“Yeah. Buril.”

“Is it okay that Imsoong spoke rudely to me? Keureuk. He just started speaking and then did that to me. Keureureung.”

“That’s the thing.”

I hadn’t expected Imsoong to act that way toward Buril in front of everyone right after he began speaking. He must have been harboring some resentment from being hit with honey punches for so long.

But Buril had been a good leader. The growth in Imsoong’s abilities and intelligence was due to Buril’s guidance.

“Let’s forgive today’s incident. The situation has changed now.”

“Keureuk?”

To be honest, until now, Imsoong was quite inferior. He lacked intelligence compared to the goblins. He was frivolous and erratic, not as dependable as Buril.

That’s why Buril was a platoon leader, while Imsoong was still a squad leader.

But not from today.

With his newfound ability to speak, Imsoong’s intelligence had developed.

“Imsoong will be promoted to platoon leader now.”

“Keureuk?! Really?! But Imsoong is very foolish! Keureuk! I should guide him more! Keureureuk!”

Buril exclaimed in surprise, still finding Imsoong unworthy.

“Speaking doesn’t make one a fool. Being able to speak means he’s no longer a fool.”

“Keureureuk!”

“He’ll perform even better.”

I had to promote him.

“Did you see Imsoong’s strength today?”

“Keureuk. I did.”

“What did you think?”

“He fought well, stronger than before. Keureuk.”

“Yes, that’s how Imsoong is now. That’s why I’m promoting him.”

“Keureuk.”

Buril nodded.

Buril now had to acknowledge Imsoong not just as a subordinate but as a fellow platoon leader. That was also why I observed their duel.

“So, Buril, from now on, you can’t treat him just like a subordinate. Understand?”

“Keureuk?”

“Imsoong is now a platoon leader like you, so you can’t just hit him.”

“Then no more honey punches? Keureuk.”

“Yes.”

“Keureurung…”

He seemed disappointed.

“Still, even though the ranks are equal now, you’re the senior. So lead well, regardless.”

“Kaerung? Can I lead without honey punches?”

“Of course, our invincible Buril can do it.”

“Ke, Keureuk! I can do it! I won’t hit Imsoong with honey punches anymore! Keureuk! I’ll use words!”

“Hahaha! That’s it! That’s our Buril!”

“Keureureuk!”

“Don’t worry. I’ll personally train Imsoong for the platoon leader role.”

“Master! You’re the best! Keureuk!”

“Yes! You too!”

While joking around with Buril, we clasped hands and spun around. Now, our unit had two platoon leaders.

Being a platoon leader meant they could conduct independent operations. Now, the imps could also go hunting with Imsoong as their leader.

“So, Buril, go work with the kids. On your way, secretly tell another imp to have Imsoong come here.”

“Understood, Master! Loyalty! Keureuk!”

“Yes, loyalty. Off you go.”

“Keureuk!”

Buril left.

“Phew.”

I sat down and waited for Imsoong.

“My heart is full.”

I had grown enough to do more things. That brought me great joy.

“Master! I’m here!”

His pronunciation?

Well, it didn’t matter.

“Imsoong! Congratulations on being able to talk today!”

I welcomed him with open arms.

“Kkeureureureureuk! Master! I’m so happy!”

Bangbang!

Imsoong, energized, started hopping around and backflipping on the spot. Such an energetic creature.

“Hahaha, I’m glad you’re happy, Imsoong.”

“Master! Then now! I’ll be even more cautious!”

“Hm? What did you say?”

“Master, you’ve paid more attention to Buril! Now that I’ve gotten stronger, I’ll be cautious!”

“This little guy…”

What Imsoong meant was, yes.

That’s it.

All this time, I had been more attentive to Buril.

“So I’m happy! I’m excited!”

But now that he had grown stronger, he was happy, thinking I’d pay as much attention to him as I did to Buril… It ached my heart to think that. It was true I had undervalued him and favored Buril.

I felt sorry for that.

“Yeah, Imsoong, I’m sorry. I’ve been focusing only on Buril.”

“Kkeureureuk! Master! You don’t have to be sorry to me!”

“Still, I am, you little guy. I’ve been neglectful. So.”

“Kkeureuk?”

“Imsoong, you’ll also be promoted to the same rank as Buril.”

“Kkeureuk…?”

Imsoong cocked his head in confusion.

“The same as Buril…? Kkeureuk?”

“Yes. Like Buril, you’ll be promoted to platoon leader. You’re now a platoon leader.”

“Platoon leader…!”

Cheureuk!

Imsoong clutched his head.

“Kkeureuk! Kkeureureuk! The same as Buril! I’m excited! I’m a platoon leader!!!”

Kkeureureureuk!

A burst of exhilaration.

I could feel Imsoong’s joy.

“You can do well, right?”

So I gently smiled and stroked his head.

“Kkeureureuk! Master! I’ll do well! As well as Buril!”

“Hahaha! Yes! From now on, you’re a platoon leader, Imsoong! I trust you will catch up with Buril! Make me proud, Imsoong!”

“Kkeureuk! I’ll do as Master says!”

Bangbangbang!

Imsoong was so happy he danced wildly with flames in his hands. It was like a fire show, so lively.

“Let’s have a promotion ceremony when we return home. I’ll promote you to platoon leader in front of everyone.”

“Kkeureureureureup! So happy!”

“I’m so happy too!”