Chapter 147

Chapter 147

Otherworld Demon King Survival Guide.

Episode 147: Light (1)

So, we decided to investigate.

“It would be disappointing to come this far and not do it.”

My instincts were strongly telling me right now. There’s something about that light. If we ignored what we’re feeling now, we’d definitely come back oozing an aura of doom someday.

With the human invasion looming! If there’s something suspicious, I must investigate it first!

That’s how we’ll be able to respond!

“Guys! Assemble for roll call!”

I immediately called for an assembly right after waking up in the morning!

“Keuk!”

“Kkeuk!”

We are currently on an expedition, but roll call was absolutely mandatory.

“Guys! Unfortunately, today is not for returning but for reconnaissance!”

“Keuk! Master! What’s the matter!”

“Good question! This demon lord… yesterday! Felt a very ominous aura!”

“Keuk?!”

ㅡBuzzing.

At those words, the subordinates began to buzz.

“Gyusam-sam. Shall we check out the ominous thing?”

“That’s right, Gyuil. If there’s danger, we must check it out. So, brace yourselves, guys!”

“Keuk!”

“Kkeuk…!”

“Let’s all eat and then head out!”

After completing the roll call, the kids prepared for the day’s tasks.

“Master. Is it because you couldn’t sleep last night?”

“Yeah. But the reason I couldn’t sleep is not ordinary. It’s something serious.”

“If Master feels that way, then it must be true.”

“Exactly, Sharan! You’re very well trained!”

“Shaa!”

Sharan, who affirmed everything I said.

How lovely she is.

Leaving the subordinates preparing the meal behind, I headed to the Lizardman tribe with Sharan.

“Shuwaak. A strong being has come.”

“Yeah. Hey, Juragi. Do you know the geography around here well?”

“I know this area well. Shuwaak.”

“Then send two people who can serve as guides.”

“Shurak? Guides?”

“To explore nearby.”

“Shuwak. I will go.”

“You?”

“Other tribe members. Still afraid. Shuwak.”

“Will it be okay? Even if you’re not here?”

“It’s okay.”

Juragi confidently nodded. Then, let’s take him along.

“Get ready and come.”

“Shurak. Understood.”

He flicked his tongue and nodded.

After finishing our morning tasks, we immediately started marching. Following Juragi’s guidance, we advanced further inward.

“Are we going because of that pillar of light?”

As we moved, Serinu approached me. Ah, now that I thought about it, the pixies also knew about the pillar of light incident. They mentioned it made the forest species anxious.

“Yeah. We’ll investigate it since we’re here.”

“It feels a bit ominous…”

Serinu rubbed her shoulders, looking uneasy.

“That’s exactly why we need to check it out. We need to understand what it is to respond appropriately.”

“That makes sense. Well, it’s your thing, so it shouldn’t be a problem. Got it.”

“Take good care of the pixies.”

I was really curious about what it was.

“Right. Juragi. Do you know anything about the pillar of light?”

“Shuwak. That’s ominous. But are we going there now?”

“Yeah.”

“Shuralarararang!”

Startled by my words, Juragi shouted out loud.

“This guy. Why.”

“It’s an ominous place! Shuwak!”

“Yeah. We’re going. Just guide us.”

“Shuwaaak!”

Juragi was afraid because it was ominous, but he did not disobey my command. In this manner, we continued our march.

“Hmm.”

Could it be because we’re moving through the region? The further we went, the more the appearances of the plants seemed to change.

And then.

“…”

My heart started pounding. The ominous feeling I had during nightmares seemed to amplify.

“It really feels like there’s something.”

What could it be?

“A pillar of light… I’ve heard rumors, but no one knows exactly what it is.”

“That, that’s right. We’ve heard the news, but not exactly what it is…”

Vanessa and Irene murmured. Indeed, this was information that humans had witnessed themselves.

“Sharan. If something happens, you have to protect me.”

“Shashasha. Sharan will protect Master!”

“Thanks. The same goes for Lumica.”

“Leave it to me.”

With Sharan and Lumica on either side, there’s nothing to worry about. Just as I thought that, Reika, who had approached at some point, spoke as if scolding.

“You’re doing well. Being escorted by women. Shouldn’t it be the other way around?”

“Oh. Sister Reika. Where does that come from? I’m in a position to be protected.”

“Crazy bastard’s spouting nonsense…”

ㅡSwoosh.

Even as she said that, Reika walked around me, ready to protect me if necessary.

“Hehehe, it’s reassuring to think that Sister Reika will protect me.”

“Shut up.”

“Oh well.”

That’s fine.

“Buril! Do you see anything suspicious!”

“Keuk! Not see anything!”

“What about Imsoong!”

“Not pretty thing!”

“Alright!”

Let’s correct Imsoong’s speech later.

“Juragi. This direction is correct, right?”

“Of, of course. Shuwaaak. I’m not lying.”

“Good. I’ll trust you.”

“Shuwak… It’s really ominous…”

In fact, I was the more ominous being.

While we were marching.

“Shaa? Master. Just a moment.”

“Huh? Why?”

ㅡTrotting.

Sharan trotted off as if she had found something. So, we paused the march and followed Sharan with my escort.

“Master. Look at this.”

“What’s this?”

Sharan, squatting down, pointed at some grass.

“What is it? Some special plant?”

“Shaa. If you pull this out, it screams.”

“What, what?!”

“It’s very rare. It’s dangerous, so don’t pull out such things. If you hear the screaming, you’ll faint.”

“What?!”

There’s such a thing?!

“What happens if you faint?!”

“Could it be deadly? If you faint in the forest, you’ll be eaten.”

“Ah.”

No.

But was this like a mandrake?

“A plant that screams… I’ve heard of it. Never seen one in person, though.”

“Miss Vanessa? Do you know about it?”

“I’ve heard that alchemists like it.”

It seemed that humans knew about it too.

“Anyway, it’s a scary plant.”

“Ugh, damn. Why is this guy scared of a plant?”

“Sister Reika. Does it look like something not to be scared of? It screams when pulled out.”

“Coward.”

“Anyway, guys! Come here! Never pull out a plant that looks like this!”

I immediately warned my subordinates to be careful. It’s literally a minefield. A mistake in pulling it out could be disastrous.

“Sharan, thanks for letting us know.”

“Shashasha, it’s nothing. Be careful from now on, Master.”

“Hehehe, right… Hm? Oh. Wait a moment, Sharan.”

“Shaa?”

“Can’t we pull it out somehow?”

“If you pull it out, will it scream?”

“No. Can’t we dig around it with soil and take it like that?”

“Shaa… Shall we try? Sharan can do it.”

“Oh! Then let’s do it!”

If such a thing existed, it wouldn’t be bad to collect it. A screaming murder plant. If placed in a pot, it could be thrown like a grenade when necessary.

If a scream bomb exploded, everyone would faint… Wasn’t this an incredible weapon?

As soon as we moved away, Sharan carefully scooped the mandrake into a small pot to use as a planter, being careful not to expose the roots.

“Master! I’ve collected it!”

“Oh! Well done!”

Great!

“Let’s keep it well stored! It’ll be handy later!”

“Yes, Master!”

As Sharan went to pack up, Vanessa said,

“You. What do you plan to use that dangerous thing for?”

“Simple. Throw it with the pot when necessary.”

“Throw it? Then…”

“Yes. The moment the pot breaks, everyone faints. Mainly our enemies.”

“Gasps! Such a use! How wickedly brilliant!!!”

Vanessa clutched her head in disgust at my words.

“Truly a demon lord…! Such an evil thought!”

Irene reacted similarly. Using the mandrake like a grenade was indeed wicked.

But Reika made a very harsh comment.

“Are you planning to use it to knock out women and have your way with them? Huh? Throw it at women and intend to assault them?”

“No, Sister Reika, why would you interpret it like that.”

Wait a minute.

That could work, couldn’t it?

“Isn’t that right?”

“Well, if the opportunity arises, I might…”

“Tsk. This crazy bastard.”

After subduing a formidable woman with the mandrake, swiftly inscribing the Womb Seal and instilling pleasure seemed acceptable.

“Really, nothing in your head but sex. Crazy perverted bastard.”

Undeniable.

“No, really Sister Reika, don’t say such harsh things… Sharan! Whenever you see that, collect it and store it accordingly!”

“Yes, Master!”

With Sharan around, smiles abound!

Amidst such a joyful atmosphere, we continued our journey. We camped, hunted, and learned about the surrounding tribes.

We observed various tribes, including goblins, barghests, and even satyrs. As we moved through the region, we encountered creatures we had never seen near our home.

Though I was eager to interact with them, we decided to postpone it for next time.

As we continued our exploration.

“Huh? What’s this now?”

Suddenly, the terrain shifted.

It was an odd place. Amidst a dense jungle teeming with vegetation, there lay something akin to a crater.

“Did a meteorite strike here?”

It appeared as though a small meteorite had impacted, creating a depression in the ground around it… It seemed to have occurred some time ago, as small weeds were sprouting within the crater.

“Wait, this looks suspicious.”

“Stop.”

Lumica and Reika advanced in front of me, while Vanessa unsheathed her sword.

But I could see it.

“That’s…”

In the heart of the crater.

At its core.

Something was ‘embedded’ there.

“…”

Was it truly a meteorite?

ㅡGoooo.

Above all… it now emitted a profoundly ominous vibe.

My instincts were buzzing with anticipation.

“Master?”

“Ah.”

I’ve made up my mind.

This was an expedition.

“Everyone. Keep watch around. Vanessa. Reika. Sharan. Follow me.”

“Shaa! Yes! Master!”

“What’s that?”

Leading my super sexy elite guards, we approached the center of the crater.

As we drew nearer.

“Wow.”

What I had assumed was a meteorite turned out not to be one, but rather some kind of crystal. To be more precise, yes.

A human-sized, transparent crystal.

But there was something inside the crystal.

“Shaa! Master! There’s a female inside!”

“Eh, what?! A woman?!”

“What in the world is going on!”