Chapter 154

Chapter 154

I Proposed While Drunk and Now the Princesses are Obsessed.

Episode 154: 0th Princess, Reunion, Forced Marriage (29).

For a moment, silence enveloped the room.

“…”

Han Shin, who had commanded the sortie of his subordinates, felt the same.

Sending out Zeld first was not the best option, but at least Han Shin was sure it would give him a chance to gauge Jaekiel’s level.

He was wrong.

Without any warning, Zeld’s breath stopped. He didn’t even have a moment to assess Jaekiel’s level.

“This arrogant…”

Han Shin tried to say something but closed his mouth.

Was this what it meant to face an unexpected situation? Han Shin knew about Jaekiel’s trick of freezing magic, but not to this extent.

Han Shin quietly mulled over his decision.

‘As expected.’

It was unexpected, but his course of action had become even clearer.

That guy must not be left alive. For the Demon Realm, he must die now, or he would be a future threat.

‘But…’

For Han Shin, Akne, who had followed such a dangerous man and even taken him as a husband, was also a threat. She must be removed as well.

He made his decision.

“Attack him with everything you’ve got.”

“…What?”

“I ordered you to attack with everything.”

The flames on the heads of the Dullahans flickered wildly. They were clearly unsettled.

“An unexpected event has occurred, but… still, should we really team up? Wasn’t today’s event supposed to be in the form of a duel?”

“Shut up. The process doesn’t matter. The result is what counts. The result I need to deliver today is…”

Han Shin paused for a moment before continuing.

“…The result is that the Spider Goddess’s husband possesses the same abilities as a demon lower than a Demon God. We must drive that wretched Akne out of her position as a Demon God.”

He must not be killed in the usual way.

Rumors about Jaekiel being a pillar husband were already circulating, and if he were to be brutally killed by a demon far below a Demon God?

The Spider Goddess’s honor would fall to unknown depths. This was exactly what Han Shin was hoping for.

“Lord Han Shin.”

At that moment, a Dullahan with blue flames spoke.

“Then shouldn’t we send out a high-ranking knight?”

“…!”

It was an obvious suggestion.

But Han Shin wasn’t surprised by the suggestion itself.

What truly shocked him was that, without realizing it, all of his Dullahan subordinates had already concluded that they would need to team up to defeat Jaekiel.

“Am I… overestimating that guy?”

Han Shin didn’t treat him like some low-level demon or mere underling. The Dullahan gathered here today were all elite warriors.

‘And yet…’

At some point, he had come to that conclusion.

It was his instinct deep inside.

Han Shin’s voice grew lower.

“Don’t ask why, just team up and attack.”

“…”

“Are you really going to defy my orders?”

The God of Death and God of Separation gathered here today were all Demon Gods who had a deep disdain for Jaekiel. Killing him first and later settling the matter would be no problem.

The Demon God’s orders were absolute.

Those with deep loyalty immediately began surrounding Jaekiel, and even those who hesitated began to slowly move.

Though they had doubts about teaming up, they all shared the common desire to kill Jaekiel.

Meanwhile, Jaekiel calmly faced Han Shin.

“I clearly challenged Han Shin to a duel.”

“…”

Han Shin remained silent, standing at the other side, creating violet flames as he faced Jaekiel.

“You send such a lowly underling? I’m disappointed. This feels like a deception. Should I go to the Demon Lord and demand compensation later?”

“You arrogant, insane bastard!”

The Dullahans surrounding him shouted.

But Jaekiel didn’t care in the slightest.

“I’m not asking for your input. Since I am the husband of the Spider Goddess, I should be seen as her equal. And yet, you’re playing games? There should be discipline.”

Then.

At that moment.

“Ahahaha!”

A high-pitched laughter echoed, and a strange aura filled the air. Anyone in the vicinity could feel the overwhelming presence of a being with immense magical power.

“Snow Ghost, you are right!”

Suddenly, the one who appeared was none other than the Demon Lord.

Jaekiel was not surprised by her appearance.

The Emperor himself was said to know the ins and outs of most things on the continent. Naturally, the Demon Lord would understand everything happening in the Demon Realm.

It was something he had expected. At the same time, it was something he had hoped for.

Jaekiel’s trump card was that the more high-ranking demons gathered, the stronger the effect would be.

“Th-The Demon Lord…”

“…We greet the Demon Lord.”

All the demons, except Jaekiel, immediately knelt on one knee, showing their respect. They were clearly startled, as they had been planning something devious.

However, the Demon Lord’s gaze wasn’t directed at the demons, but solely at Jaekiel.

“Han Shin seemed to be playing some rather nasty tricks, but you managed to hold on? Any other human would have been dragged away to slave labor by now.”

“Enough with the nonsense. Let’s talk about compensation.”

Jaekiel gestured with his chin toward Han Shin.

“As you can see, this is how you treat me, someone who is acknowledged by the Demon Lord? This should be treated as an act of treason, don’t you think?”

“…!”

Han Shin showed signs of surprise. Jaekiel’s words carried weight.

Of course, the Demon Lord simply waved a hand gently.

“Han Shin cares deeply for the Demon Realm. How could I treat him harshly? The problem is that you, to begin with, used ambiguous tricks.”

Tap. Tap.

Valetta closed the distance between herself and Jaekiel.

“Now, let’s sort things out. If you agree to my terms, I’ll make sure the compensation is delivered and that no demon will ever look down on you again.”

“Can you promise that?”

“Yes, I promise you the same status as a Demon God.”

She spoke the words “Demon God status” aloud. The demons were horrified, but the Demon Lord ignored them.

“Alright, tell me your terms.”

“Absorb magic directly. No tricks.”

This time, she demanded the absorption of magic, not its manipulation. Valetta’s request was simple and to the point.

She wanted Jaekiel to show the absorption of magic without using tricks like coating it with ice. Then there would be no issues with it.

“Fine.”

Jaekiel didn’t hesitate at all.

It was what he had expected and was already prepared for.

He knew that the method of slightly freezing the outer layer of magic could fool only the lower-level demons. He had not prepared further because he was confident.

“Can you gather all the other Demon Gods as well?”

“Hoh?”

The Demon Lord snapped her fingers, and immediately, all the Demon Gods were present. Of course, Akne, who was eyeing Jaekiel, was among them.

“I expected you to refuse, but now you’re making a strange demand. Snow Ghost, do you think you can handle it?”

Jaekiel first checked if all the Demon Gods had gathered before answering. They were all there.

“Look.”

At the same time, Jaekiel threw the red pearl into his mouth and crushed it with his molars.

It was the pearl he had received from the Demon Lord earlier.

“Huh?”

“The Eternal Blood Pearl…!”

The Demon Gods’ eyes widened in shock.

They had expected him to absorb only a faint amount of magic, but he had swallowed the Eternal Blood Pearl, which was said to grant immortality.

“…!”

Jaekiel barely suppressed a scream.

A strange energy swirled inside him, and his vision began to spin, inducing nausea.

Amidst the chaos, Jaekiel caught a glimpse of Akne’s face.

“Husband, husband… you consumed the Eternal Blood Pearl all at once…? Have you prepared for the side effects…?”

It wasn’t a face full of admiration. It was a face full of concern, her body trembling with fear.

Soon, Jaekiel’s vision grew blurrier, and he couldn’t distinguish the sounds around him.

While he couldn’t see, his mind was still clear, and he reflected on the things he had researched while staying here.

‘Just like Sun Water, they said there is a spirit.’

Eternal Blood Pearl, Eternal Blood Jade.

The Eternal Blood Jade, the most precious elixir in the Demon Realm, not only had immense healing properties, but it was also said to possess a spirit, much like the Sun Water.

It was essentially the Sun Water of the Demon Realm.

So.

From now on, it was a gamble for his life and a battle of fate.

‘I’ve already consumed one, so there’s no reason I can’t take in another.’’

Success would bring great rewards, but failure would result in ruin.

…No, I will succeed. I must.

With that thought, Jaekiel’s consciousness began to sink.

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Inside Jaekiel’s body.

“♩♪♬.“

The Sun Water Spirit hummed a tune.

Recently, Jaekiel had not slacked off in his training, and the conditions inside his body had gradually improved.

Moreover, since she resided within Jaekiel’s body, the spirit could naturally eavesdrop on his conversations with the Emperor.

If this mission succeeded, Jaekiel would be promised more Sun Water. With more Sun Water, the already luxurious mansion would become even better, wouldn’t it?

Already, her shoulders were itching with excitement. She was thrilled.

But then,

Bang! Bang!

Suddenly, a violent noise struck her ears.

“…?”

Bang! Bang!

The noise came from within the mansion, and the spirit in the garden hurriedly moved towards the source of the sound.

And soon, she encountered what was causing the disturbance.

It was a black spirit that was smashing up her own house.

“…?”

“…?”

At the same time, their actions froze.

The two of them stared at each other for a brief moment.

They were completely different in color, nature, and appearance.

The Sun Water Spirit was a neat and red-haired girl, while the black spirit had its eye wrapped in bandages and a menacing glare.

“…”

“…”

A brief silence.

And the next moment,

“!!!!!!”

“!!!!!!”

The two grabbed each other by the collar and began grappling.