Chapter 65: The Demon King’s Army on the 7th Floor
by fnovelpia
“Well, for now, I’ll hold back.”
There’s no point in scolding over the phone, they’ll just run away.
It’s better to have this conversation in the Tower of Destruction.
Maybe this will settle the debt for good.
“Next up is the 7th floor. Now that I think about it, where could the Hero Party be?”
Since they came to Earth, they must be somewhere.
If they had shown up in Korea, there would have been some news.
So, they haven’t arrived in Korea yet, but where could they be?
Maybe there’s no need to rush.
“So, the team is me, the True Battle Mage, the Map Hack Dwarf, the Hundred-Year-Old Succubus, and the Innocent Elf.”
Honestly, it’s annoying to manage too many people in a group.
Might as well take advantage of the situation.
“Alright, are we meeting for the first time today? Like the first team and second team.”
We met right in front of the tower.
“Hmm, is that so?”
“It kind of feels like we’re meeting in teams.”
Yeah, it feels like two groups coming together.
“Wow, they’re really cursing each other out with those innocent faces?”
“Aren’t you just a kid?”
“I’m still smarter than an airhead like you!”
“You’re calling me an airhead? Did you just say that to my face?”
The elf and pixie were bickering with each other.
Well, the elf’s not wrong.
But the fight is entertaining, so I didn’t bother stopping them.
“Losing 2 billion shows who’s the real idiot here, doesn’t it?”
“You brat!”
Provoked by the elf, the pixie put on the camouflage ring I had lent her.
“Do I still look like a brat now? Huh?”
“You’re just using gear to cheat!”
The pixie, now disguised, mocked the elf.
Fine, let them keep going.
I turned my attention to the drone.
[“Wow, watching a fight between different races is always interesting, isn’t it?”]
“You’re next on my list to fight.”
[“Huh?”]
“Holy Saintess Noona of Big Bazoongas?”
I grinned.
Was that a sore spot?
The drone started spinning nervously.
It’s easy to tell when they’re rattled.
[“How… how did you know?”]
“I noticed how focused you were on recording my mammapot jiggling.”
[“N-no, that’s not what it was.”]
The drone just spun around, unable to explain.
Yeah, no way to talk your way out of this one.
You recorded my chest bouncing because it turned you on.
It’s primal instinct.
I can’t see Tae-yeon as a woman right now.
She’s a lustful male.
“Should I consider this harassment?”
[“It’s just that Saintess, you’re so beautiful, I couldn’t help but record it.”]
“That’s one thing, but this is something else.”
[“Still, Saintess, you’re the most popular figure on the forum! People are even calling you the queen!”]
“Why?”
[“Because you beat up those arrogant hunters, of course!”]
“So, aren’t returnees usually hated?”
[“Well, maybe for an orc returnee. But a beautiful woman like you beating up cocky hunters? That’s a different story.”]
“Hoho.”
Can I use this image to shift public opinion about returnees?
And I’d be the poster girl for it?
If I play my cards right, I could build my following while taking down hunters, all in the name of justice.
I could truly spread the Smashing Pot Religion.
People might start by joining for fun, but over time, they’d be brainwashed into true believers.
-Are you really going to do this?
Yes, I’m seriously thinking about it.
I’ll finish up this tower and then establish the cult, with the forum guys backing me.
I’ll even build a church.
[“Why are you smiling like that?”]
“Anyway, we’ll see how this goes later.”
[“If you could let this slide just once…”]
Let it slide?
After what you did to my mammapot?
“Come out and kneel down in front of me, and I’ll think about it.”
[“Smashing Pot?”]
“Smashing Pot.”
[“Um, in that case…”]
Now she’s stalling.
“Can you clear the debt too?”
[“Uh, yes. I think we can. There’s not much left anyway.”]
“How much?”
[“Around 32.12 million won? We spent quite a bit at that weird race event, so it’s mostly paid off.”]
I thought there wasn’t much left, but that much?
Well, saving someone’s life is worth more than money. Time to renegotiate.
“Also, could you help me find a building?”
[“A building?”]
“I want to try starting a new business. Maybe something like a guild?”
At a glance, it seems similar to a guild, doesn’t it?
[“No matter what, that’s a bit…”]
“I’ll let you keep acting as ‘Holy Saintess Noona of Big Bazoongas’ on the forum.”
[“Oh, in that case…”]
The more Jeon Tae-yeon acts as ‘Holy Saintess Noona of Big Bazoongas’ on the forum, the more my name will solidify among hunters as the ‘HeadSmasherSaint.’
It’ll completely suppress them, turning into the Headcracker religion.
In the end, ‘Holy Saintess Noona’ accepted my proposal.
“What are you doing?”
It seems the True Battle Mage has sharp ears.
“I’m making some close negotiations with her.”
“You were talking about something with ‘Mommapot,’ right?”
Since I’ve been found out, no need to hide it.
We all know what’s going on anyway.
“Oh, this woman has been acting as Holy Saintess Noona on the Hunter forum.”
[“Hey, why would you say that?”]
“Got a problem?”
The drone falls silent.
“Ah, so that perverted guy stalking you was her, huh?”
[“Stalking? I recorded it fairly!”]
That makes it even more problematic, doesn’t it?
Not exactly a pervert, but still… why is she like this?
Are all lesbians like this?
Well, guys are probably the same, but she seems especially bad.
“Wow, I never thought the master of a guild would be such a pervert.”
[“Sigh, fine. Yes, I’m a terrible person. Let’s move on.”]
As we reached the 7th floor, there was a sign, as always:
[“Prove your strength.”]
‘Prove your strength,’ huh?
Looks like it’s a straightforward battle this time.
Since there aren’t any specific conditions, it seems like an all-out fight.
I called over the Elf and the Young girl.
“Alright, stop fighting and come up.”
“What’s coming next?”
Since it says to prove our strength, something pretty strong is bound to appear.
“I don’t know either, but since it’s the 7th floor, I’d expect something strong.”
It’s common sense that the monsters get stronger as we ascend.
The 7th floor we reached was clearly different from the previous ones.
The gray land, gray flags hanging from gray buildings, and dilapidated barracks everywhere.
It gave the feeling that something like this was bound to appear.
“Wait, what are those? Are you familiar with them, Saint?”
“They’re Ogres.”
Ogres are the main forces of the Demon King’s army.
While I don’t know much about the monsters called Ogres that appeared in this world, the Ogres I know serve the Demon King.
Since it’s almost certain that this tower was built by the Demon King, those Ogres are likely part of the Demon King’s army.
“So this time, they’re openly sending hybrids to capture us?”
“There’s also a Dark Elf.”
“A Dark Elf?”
A massive Ogre, Golems, and Dark Elves.
It’s practically the composition of the Demon King’s army.
Ogres, Orcs, Golems, Dark Elves, and others.
The Dark Elves, in particular, filled the magical shortage within the Demon King’s army.
“Wow, it’s a mixed bunch, but is that alright?”
“They’re part of the Demon King’s army.”
Judging by the flags they’ve raised, it’s clear they’re from the Demon King’s army.
That means there’s a higher chance the Demon King himself is at the top of this tower.
“Heh, it’s nice to see such familiar faces.”
“To think the Saint who fought us would be here.”
“Have you come to stop the Demon King again?”
And look, even the commanders I defeated before are here.
They’re right under the Four Heavenly Kings, so they’re pretty strong.
But, of course, they’re still just targets for me to crack their skulls.
“So, the Demon King’s army is your enemy?”
“Yes. You all need to help me.”
If this Demon King’s army escapes from here, Earth will be a real hassle.
We need to destroy them while they’re in this tower.
“Alright, let’s do it.”
Our team is me, the True Battle Mage, the Innocent Elf, the Pixie, and the Succubus.
Now that I think about it, we don’t have any ranged attackers.
Even though the Innocent Elf uses spirits, she herself doesn’t have ranged abilities.
“Soon, we’ll be able to return to the world! We won’t be stopped by you again!”
The Dark Elf, who seems to be a commander, shouted.
Behind her, hundreds of Dark Elves were forming a magic circle.
“Wow, their formation is art. These lunatics are really getting ready with magic.”
Boom boom boom boom boom!
“Holy Crash!”
Kabooom!
I blocked the incoming spells.
It’s like a mini Demon King’s army in here.
We need to stop them for good.
“Now’s the time, Succubus! Use your powers! I’ll take care of them while you do!”
The Succubus, following the True Battle Mage’s command, quickly used her powers.
But there was no noticeable reaction from the Demon King’s army.
It made sense, considering most of the Dark Elves were women.
Still, it was surprising that even the male Ogres weren’t affected.
“Seriously, it’s not working!”
“Useless, huh?”
“Hey, what’s this little brat saying?”
In the midst of all this, are they fighting again?
“Hmm. Well, the Demon King’s army is elite, so maybe Succubus-sama’s powers won’t work on them.”
“I was once a part of the Demon King’s army too, you know?”
Wait, what?
Well, that explains the difference in power.
“Looks like you’re a bit below this Demon King, huh?”
“At this point, I’ll have to show you my true power!”
The Succubus pulled out a hammer.
Does she know how to fight too?
“Don’t we have time to set up the map?”
“Doesn’t look like it. Can’t Pixie-sama do something?”
For example, make those Dark Elves experience 50 times the menstrual cramps all at once or something.
That way, we could beat them up in the meantime.
“Ah, that’s doable. For example…”
The Young girl snapped her fingers.
“The Dark Elves stopped moving, didn’t they?”
“Or I could turn their magic wands into twigs.”
Upon closer inspection, the wands in the hands of the Dark Elves had turned into tree branches.
Wait, is the Young Lady handling all the support by herself?
“Should we take them down now?”
“What’s going on? Why can’t we cast spells?”
“Damn it, Ogres, what are you doing!”
The Battle Mage charged into the battlefield.
Crackle!
With every punch from the Battle Mage, Ogres were collapsing.
Yeah, this is it.
The Demon King’s army may be strong, but in the end, they can’t help but kneel before me.
Naturally, after losing the chance to focus their firepower on me, the Demon King’s army couldn’t stop the Battle Mage.
“Damn it! We should’ve taken out that crazy Saint before she could counterattack!”
Before the swearing Demon King’s army could regroup, I moved in as well.
Alright, time for me to jump in.
I rushed in and swung my mace wildly.
Bang! Crackle!
“Screeeeech!”
I just kept swinging the mace, again and again.
Maybe I should’ve done this from the start.
Overwhelm them with pure damage.
No need to split up positions—just crush them with damage like always.
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