Chapter 165

Chapter 165

I Proposed While Drunk and Now the Princesses are Obsessed.

Episode 165: 0th Princess, Reunion, Forced Marriage (40)

Thwack!

When the Emperor finally threw a punch, the God of Hatred, the target, simply stood there in a daze.

A massive hole had been pierced in his chest.

Perhaps the Emperor had shot out compressed, formless energy at an incredible speed through his technique. It was a strange method that was hard to understand through magic alone.

Finally, when the Emperor relaxed his stance…

“…”

The God of Hatred collapsed to the ground like a doll, utterly powerless. It was an ending so weak that it was hard to believe this was the fate of one who had earned the title of Demon God.

Jaekiel did not even blink as he focused intently.

The scene the Emperor had just shown him was unforgettable. There was a strength that felt like it crossed several dimensions.

‘…Exactly how did he use that technique?’

The Emperor had called the opportunity to witness his technique something far greater than Sun Water. Jaekiel agreed with that sentiment, but…

The problem was that even after witnessing it, he still couldn’t fully understand the principles behind it. He felt that he needed to elevate his own level while keeping that scene in mind.

Perhaps the God of Hatred, like Jaekiel, thought it through until his life ended. Maybe even until the end, he didn’t understand what had happened to him.

The greatest power of the continent.

Jaekiel truly realized what kind of power someone with that title must possess. It was strength that didn’t depend on where you were or what situation you were in.

‘They said that as long as the Emperor exists, the continent will never fall.’

The words that the Empire’s citizens sometimes uttered were true.

As long as the Emperor remained, the Empire might suffer, but its destruction was never a possibility.

“The God of Hatred… defeated in a single blow…”

The remaining Demon Gods muttered in a daze.

Not a low-level demon, but a major power of the Demon Realm, a Demon God, had died in a single blow. It was inevitable that chaos and confusion would settle in their hearts.

Whoosh!

In the end, Demon Lord Valetta took action herself, teleporting right in front of the Emperor.

The woman’s sharp gaze flickered as she parted her lips.

“It has been quite a while. Even during the war between the Demon Realm and the continent, we never faced each other directly… But today, I cannot avoid it. Isn’t that right?”

“I’m just cleaning up the trash under you. If you don’t attack, I won’t bother crushing your skull.”

The Demon Lord smiled wickedly, and the Emperor answered indifferently. The next movement was just as calm.

The moment the Emperor’s hand moved…

Creeeak!

The space near the Demon Lord’s head began to spin like a vortex, attempting to swallow her whole. It was a power that crushed everything it absorbed.

But the Demon Lord did not fall easily.

“You still act before speaking, don’t you, Emperor?”

In just a short time, she had teleported multiple times. Now, she was standing side by side with the Emperor.

“…!”

Hope immediately appeared on the faces of the Demon Gods.

It was inevitable. They now had hope because they saw the Demon Lord easily avoiding a blow from the Emperor, which they had thought was impossible to withstand.

“Hmmm… fine, shall we play from a distance?”

The Demon Lord placed her hand on the Emperor’s shoulder.

Kwaaaahhh!

At the same time, a deafening sound erupted from a high altitude.

Suddenly, both the Emperor and the Demon Lord vanished without a trace, and in that brief moment, they had moved to a great height and began their battle.

“…”

Jaekiel quietly brought his hand to his ear. Blood was dripping, indicating that such a massive clash of power was taking place.

Kwaaaahhh!

Once again, an enormous roar spread, but this time it came from the northwest, then the next moment from the southeast, and then the west… A battle beyond dimensions was unfolding.

“Where is the Emperor of the continent?”

“The Demon Lord is handling him. In that case…!”

The Demon Gods, who had been following the movements of the Emperor and Demon Lord, all turned their heads in unison towards the same direction—toward Jaekiel.

“…”

They all had the same thought at the same time.

Now that the Demon Lord had taken the Emperor with her, the time was ripe to target the Snow Ghost.

Meanwhile, Jaekiel quietly thought.

‘The Emperor gave me something more precious than Sun Water.’

He calmed his mind and tried to gain insight from that statement he had heard. Since it was said to be more important than Sun Water, it couldn’t just be nonsense.

Perhaps now, he could find the clue to awaken and gain enlightenment.

With that thought, he prepared for the upcoming battle.

“Catch the Snow Ghost!”

“Feel free to take their life! Don’t show mercy in your hands!”

As the space compressed, the distance between Jaekiel and the Demon Gods closed in an instant. They all rushed towards him with incredible speed, targeting his life.

Was there not a saying that in moments of danger, fleeting images appear?

Suddenly.

A realization struck him like a lightning bolt to the head.

“…San.”

San, a freezing technique that explodes cold energy in all directions.

With the Demon Gods closing in and maintaining their encirclement, Jaekiel unleashed his San technique. However, he kept the explosion of energy that the Emperor had shown in mind, repeating it over and over in his thoughts.

Fwaaahhh!

Energy exploded in all directions.

But it wasn’t just cold energy. Heat, demonic energy, and cold energy—all three mixed together—formed a powerful circular wave of energy that pushed them all back at once.

“…!”

A few of the Demon Gods noticed something strange in the energy and were perplexed. Jaekiel simply nodded.

‘That’s it. This is definitely the feeling.’

It wasn’t about skillfully handling just one type of energy, but rather harmonizing all the energies together to transform them into one unified energy. It seemed that this was the key.

Meanwhile, he quickly thought to himself.

‘The Emperor has already done his best. Now it’s my turn. I must do this on my own.’

Simply holding off the Demon Lord to buy time was an immense help. In other words, Jaekiel had to escape from this crisis entirely on his own.

The problem was the sheer number of enemies.

And the fact that they were constantly increasing.

“They get stronger with every moment and struggle. They are a monstrosity.”

Among the Demon Gods, the Grim Reaper, who carried a long scythe over his shoulder, was the most concerning.

Jaekiel instinctively knew. The Grim Reaper possessed a power unlike that of ordinary Demon Gods.

“Demon Realm, prosper! Demon Realm, prosper!”

“May the Demon Lord watch over us all!”

Perhaps they had decided to overwhelm him with sheer numbers, as lower and mid-level demons kept flooding in. It was a bitter experience for Jaekiel.

‘Focus.’

‘I must survive.’

There were no other thoughts in his mind.

How long had the battle continued?

It felt like at least three full days and nights of fighting.

“…Ha.”

Jaekiel let out a heavy breath.

The number of enemies…

The problem was the number of enemies. There were no allies, and the enemies came in waves, constantly overwhelming him. No matter how weak they were, he could only be worn down by their sheer numbers.

The encirclement surrounding him had grown much narrower compared to the beginning. This meant he had been pushed back considerably.

It seemed like he couldn’t hold this for much longer. He didn’t even have the energy to push himself any further.

“Snow Ghost, it’s time to give up.”

The Grim Reaper spoke, his scythe’s blade gleaming.

“The more you resist, the more brutal the cuts will be. Wouldn’t it be better to leave your body in neat pieces rather than one mangled corpse?”

Instead of answering, Jaekiel gripped his ice spear.

As if understanding, the Grim Reaper nodded.

“I knew you would respond that way. Now, die without any regrets, talented one of the continent.”

But then, at that moment…

“Who’s dying? Nonsense.”

A very familiar voice echoed. It was a blonde woman who had landed beside Jaekiel.

Her white clothes, still fluttering, were adorned with symbols unique to those who served the Sun God.

“…Solana?”

It was Solana, the Third Princess, known as the Angel of the Empire.

More than feeling relieved, Jaekiel was puzzled as to how Solana had made it here. Was there a way for her to reach this place from the continent?

But Solana was not the end.

Whoosh!

Another figure landed gracefully on the ground.

“There’s quite a crowd here. The stench is overwhelming. If I had known, I would’ve brought some perfume.”

It was Hedera, the Second Princess, who possessed the dragon blood, exuding her unique noble aura, with a black mask covering her face.

And finally…

Boom!

As the tall figure landed, the surrounding area was swept by a strong gust of wind. It was Ether, the First Princess, the warrior of the Empire.

The woman with white hair smiled at Jaekiel, and it was more comforting than any words could be. She was an incredibly reliable force.

She murmured as she gathered her energy to form a bow.

“The Demon Realm… The air is so foul, it’s truly unpleasant.”

This space had seemed destined for Jaekiel’s defeat, but in an instant, tension began to settle. The power that the three princesses possessed was highly significant.

“Anyway, I’m glad you’re safe, Teacher.”

Solana spoke calmly.

“We’ll have no choice but to kill them all. I’ll clear the way with my divine power, so you support me as needed.”

“Support? That’s going too far.”

Hedera lowered her mask below her chin as she spoke.

“We’re just traveling the same path, it doesn’t mean we’re cooperating. Don’t get it twisted. Don’t hold me back, or I’ll take you down without hesitation.”

“Bastards. Let’s stop the idle chatter.”

Ether placed five powerful light arrows on her bowstring at once, accompanied by a playful smile.

“I’ll go first!”