episode_0012
by fnovelpiaIt was cold. The atmosphere, like a sheet of thin ice, was suffocating.
The sound of heavy breathing spread like an echo in a space filled with death. The warrior holding the sword imbued his hands with strength. The pressure from Durin was too much for even the warrior known as humanity’s strongest.
“… … .”
The wind that was blowing disappeared. Silence surrounded the surroundings. The sound of blood drops falling on the floor permeated the eerie atmosphere.
“Charge.”
Durin broke the silence. The Great Devil greeted them in the dark.
“It’s been a while since I saw you.”
I had no interest in the people around me. His red eyes were staring directly at the black hood who was standing at the head of the warrior party. Demon Lord Lucrezia. A demon who was once the emperor who ruled the demon world, but now remains an object of love and hate. In a situation where it would not be strange to express anger right away, Durin remained calm.
“Yes. It’s been a while.”
Lucrezia also resolutely accepted his greeting. It was peaceful, like everyday life, like family reunited after being separated for a while. However, the invisible momentum between the two caused constant friction. To Kael, a warrior who could see the flow of the world, this conversation seemed like a volcano ready to explode at any moment.
“I didn’t know you would chase me all the way here. It looks like you did your research well. Did Ludmilla help you?”
“I will not listen to gossip. majesty. Stop now and return to the castle.”
“Ugh. Can’t we at least answer and get to the point? It’s so suffocating.”
“This is what I want to say. Please answer quickly.”
“Hmm. Well.”
Lucrezia dragged her words.
The Demon King’s distinctive yellow eyes, seen beneath the black hood, were heartbreaking. The answer was already decided. She was looking at Durin, but the magic energy flowing around her surrounded the warrior. It seemed to indicate how Durin would act if he showed strength.
“I don’t really want to go back. Durin.”
The Demon King was firm. I had no intention of changing the decision I had already made.
“I’m going to the gate. I have to live my life as I am. Instead of being dragged around by that damn duty.”
“… ”
“So. I mean. This is really something that can’t be helped, right?”
“Charge.”
“This is the only way I can send you back.”
The words spoken quietly signaled the beginning.
Kwaaa-
The demonic energy that awakened the silent night soared into the sky. A rich purple energy that was incomparable to before encroached on the temple that had lost its owner. A greedy and violent spirit that seems to devour all life in the world. It was the moment when the true nature of the devil hidden under the black hood was revealed to the world.
“I’ll warn you. This is the first and last time.”
“You can’t do that.”
“I said Vicky. Durin.”
Quang!
A quick shot of magic energy exploded next to Durin. Shattered debris splashed next to him as he stood still. One more scratch was added to the crude armor. Durin caressed the small wound.
“I have been waiting for you for a long time. I believed that even if I did not have the qualifications, I would one day be able to have the authority appropriate to him as a king.”
He said this to Lucrezia, who was about to shoot Magi again.
“The Sentai Demon King was sure, so I had no doubts. I will fulfill my duty as the castle’s guardian and watch over you until you grow up. I swore like that.”
Kaang!
This time there was a sharp sound. The demonic spirit had been hit directly by Durin’s helmet. But this time there were no injuries. Rather, a haze-like energy began to radiate from Durin. At the same time, the red eye glow burned more intensely than ever.
“But I’ll give up. 10 years of dedication to people like you. I think I put in enough effort.”
Durin picked up his sword. A huge blade emerged from the black demonic energy and aimed precisely at the demon king.
“So, don’t even think about going out in peace. Traitor Lucrezia.”
At that moment, the world turned upside down. The space controlled by the devil’s power was pushed out. Durin’s red magic energy began to burn everything.
black and red
Countless collisions erupted from the sky split in half. Two devils facing off tightly. The one who moved first was the devil.
“Hero! Prepare for battle!”
A thunderous cry woke the party. They suddenly came to their senses and moved quickly.
With Durin at the center, Kael and the dwarf warriors went into battle, and the wizard cast a large spell. The elf archer, who quickly widened the distance in the back row to buy time, immediately took action.
Peee!
An arrow, signaling a full-scale battle, passed through the helmet.
Durin walked forward slowly. The magic energy that surrounded him like fog constantly poured its power into him. When he almost reached the critical point, Durin braced his feet.
Tduduk-
A fleeting moment. Time changes as if it has slowed down. His red eyes captured the enemy.
The devil of the sky. The warriors and dwarves of the battle lines. An elf left alone with a protected wizard. It’s him.
bang!!
Durin rushed forward, creating a huge explosion. The Demon King and the warrior who responded tried to stop him, but they could not keep up with his speed.
Fear overtook the elf. The archer hurriedly tried to take out his dagger, but it was too late.
“Aaaah!”
The swung sword broke the elf’s bow. The slender body, thrown away helplessly, rolled around on the ground.
“Elijah!”
The hero manifested divine power. White energy surrounded the elf. Not only that, Kael charged with his sword upright.
Kaga River!! Kang!
A sharp metal sound rang out. Kael put strength into his hands. He exploded his divine power with the intention of cutting Durin down with his sword.
Because Durin’s demonic energy was so thick, we were unable to pierce it, but we were able to buy some time. Suddenly, a dwarf warrior joined them and swung an axe.
“Wow!”
A heavy bursting sound accompanied by an exciting cheer passed by Durin’s shoulder. I turned my body to avoid the attack, and the warrior attacked again. I blocked it with my forearm and kicked it, and this time the Demon King caught the gap and pushed in with hand-to-hand combat.
bang!!
A fist covered in black magic struck Durin. I didn’t miss the moment when I was pushed backwards, kicking up dust. The Demon King caught up immediately with momentum.
The fist comes in through the top. If you block it, the black magic energy will aim at your stomach without stopping. Durin rotated his body once and sent the demon king away. The moment their positions changed, the warrior and the dwarf warrior rushed in. The two weapons drew a line and aimed at Durin. But I couldn’t reach it.
Rather, it couldn’t handle Durin’s fighting spirit and was thrown backwards.
“Ugh!”
“Kael is missing!”
The moment the space opened, the wizard came into Durin’s eyes. A huge magic circle appeared. The countless runes engraved within the huge circle began to resonate with the world. At the same time, the wizard shouted.
“Disappear!”
Kwaaa!
Condensed magical power exploded. The fired magic bullet hit Durin as it was. Blue light illuminated the sky and flew with the force of blowing away everything in its place. Dust covered my vision. The remnants of magical power turned into dust and settled. Nevertheless, the wizard did not lose sight of the tension.
The Great Evil does not end like this. For sure… .
“It’s pretty good.”
A hand appeared out of nowhere and grabbed the wizard’s neck. Durin appeared without a single scratch. A terrible, sharp sensation rose up my throat. The wizard trembled. The hidden fear crept up again.
“Save, save… .”
Ttuduk!
The voice that flowed from the crushed throat was cut off. The wizard’s body went limp with a dull sound. It was too vain to say that this was the end of a warrior party member. When all the dust left by the remnants of the Great Magic disappeared, the only person standing there was Durin.
“Eh, Ailee… .”
The embarrassed warrior stuttered. The sacred power that was surging fiercely lost its place and wavered. I looked at the wizard whose trembling eyes had lost their vitality. Durin turned around and faced the warrior.
“Do you feel like joining in earnest?”
dump! A corpse fell from the devil’s grasp. The body lying helpless did not move. The breakup came in an instant.
“Durin.”
The warrior called the devil’s name. There was no will in it. Only a burning heart remained.
“Durin.”
I remembered the name again. The color of divine power has changed. The pure white energy was eroded by red speculation.
“Durin!”
This time it was a cry that was closer to a scream. The warrior’s power exploded, splitting the ground. A power equal to that of the Demon King and Durin, who were dividing the Demon World, revealed its ferocious claws. The divine power swallowed up by emotions was unrefined and was as violent as the devil.
“I guess it’s worth it now.”
Durin released his hands and faced the angry warrior. There are three left. After excluding the non-existent dwarf, the power actually increased. So I was happy. As the trials described by the witch of prophecy became more intense, the devil’s instincts stirred.
The happiness and joy felt in the face of a great destiny that has no choice but to send the king away.
If I couldn’t take care of the outcome, I was going to destroy everything except the king.
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“What a ridiculous monster.”
The dwarf warrior Turan clicked his tongue. It felt like watching a war going on over the world. A confrontation between a red hero and an even worse devil. Although he prided himself on being the strongest warrior of his race, he was worse than a mere soldier in the face of battles waged by beings outside the standard.
It was difficult just to hit the magic energy that bounced around from time to time with an axe. Behind him was a fallen elf.
“Damn. It shouldn’t go on like this.”
The wizard Aili died and the elf was seriously injured. She almost lost her life in Durin’s first attack, but the World Tree’s protection saved her life. But that was all. In any case, the outcome of this battle depended on how the warrior fought.
Now that they are fighting at a close pace, there seems to be a good chance. But the problem is next. Demons will come flocking. The power of the Demon King and the power of the great devil in front made their presence known throughout the demon world, so it was no wonder when the army came.
“I’m glad I brought the devil with me.”
If there is a demon lord, it will be a sufficient deterrent. If you prepare to step down at this time… .
“What.”
The feeling I felt at that time was a sense of discomfort. A question arose in Turan’s mind. We were clearly accompanying the devil.
Since I needed the power of the Demon King to escape through the gate, I had no choice but to accept it even though it was unpleasant. I thought that my performance in the battle just now was enough to pay for my meal.
But now that I think about it, what?
When I looked around, I couldn’t see the Demon King. It had disappeared somewhere, leaving only its distinctive black magic behind. The battle was only for the warrior.
At that moment, I sensed something ominous. Turan turned his head and looked at the Foundation. The temple is now completely destroyed due to the aftermath of the battle. There was a small door somewhere on the remaining wall. And, the devil is about to go there. While Durin was being held by the warrior, he was running away.
“That, that!”
Now the party looks like it’s completely ruined, so is he trying to survive on his own?
Turan trusted his instincts. The boiling anger was the battle before my eyes and I shouted to chase after the devil. Durin, who saw this, briefly turned his attention towards the dwarf, but it didn’t last long as the warrior rushed at him.
bang!!
“Your opponent is here! Durin!”
A huge storm devastated the area. Turan jumped over the crumbling ground and entered the door.
Because I rushed in so quickly, I rolled on the floor several times. After hitting the walls and stairs several times, the dwarf warrior was able to land on the floor. He immediately got up.
We arrived at a small underground cave. The Demon King stood while the vibrations created by the warrior and Durin continued to raise dust. The demon, who had his hood pulled back and was handling demon energy in his hands, looked at the gate in front of him. The way out that the party struggled to find in order to go to the human world. Turan, who could no longer bear it, became angry.
“Are you trying to run away alone! Demon King!”
He held the ax firmly. It didn’t matter what the situation was outside. I wanted to vent my anger on something that had already gone wrong, even if death was the end. Turan charged straight ahead.
However, the clear power gap was too large. The dwarf’s anger was infinitely shabby in front of her.
“What are you doing? This is.”
I just lifted my index finger. The dwarf fell to his knees at the slightest movement, like the fluttering of a butterfly’s wings. A force more powerful than ever before and unimaginable weighed down on him. The magi sprinkled outside looked ridiculous, like a baby toy. Turan could only put his head on the ground and wriggle.
“True. I went with him and he seemed to be very close.”
Demon Lord Lucrezia lightly flicked her hand. The gate was started. A heterogeneous wave spread through the basement. Space began to warp. The crack-like figures began to gather around the Demon King.
The end of the story approaches. Lucrezia smiled.
“Am I in love with the dragon? Did you really believe it when you said that?”
She looked down at the fallen dwarf. The eyes, full of contempt, looked like they were looking at bugs.
“Did you think something happened because you guys were supported in the human world? Since you hunt demons in the demon world, you thought you could defeat them all except your master, the angel, right? It’s all an illusion. Since we hang out because we want to fight, I think it’s real.”
Tsk tsk. A mockery escaped. Accordingly, the gate entered its final stage. A ray of light rose through the ceiling. A new star has appeared in the chaotic night sky of the Demon World. The Demon King looked up at the fascinating sight and smiled.
“Hahaha! But thanks to you, I was finally able to escape. On this damn continent.”
Those were the last words. The pillar of light that brightly illuminated the demon world disappeared, leaving behind a long, long tail. The Demon King was also there. All that remains are the black demons that have lost their strength and are collapsing, and a few corpses.
Both warriors and demons had fallen.
#
“You left.”
Durin was also watching the scene. The flow of the vast world spoken of by the witch of prophecy. A fate arranged by God.
The Demon King left for the human world. It had left the devil’s hand. Now everyone can feel it. The throne of the Demon World is empty. A vacuum of power on a completely different level than before will render the entire demon world helpless.
He lowered his sword. Now that the situation was over, there was no need to argue anymore. There was no anger because I knew the outcome.
Rather, I felt relieved. Because he, who always had to be patient, was able to vent his anger on someone.
“… … .”
Such was the broken body of the warrior. The sword left the body where one arm was missing. The relics that displayed divine power had become pieces of iron and were scattered on the floor. Compared to Durin’s unscathed body, it was miserable.
Still, he was still alive because he was humanity’s strongest warrior. Like his colleagues, he looked like he was about to go to death or beyond at any moment.
The wizard was an exception because he was already dead.
“Did you expect this and help the Demon King escape?”
Durin lowered his posture and was at eye level with the fallen warrior. The blood-soaked face did not respond. However, his twitching eyebrows showed a slight residual anger.
“It must be unfair. You must have done this because you had your own circumstances. You didn’t know it would turn out to be this miserable.”
“… … .”
“A warrior will definitely move according to God’s will. So then you’re saying that God wanted your death. Abandoned warrior.”
I am no longer the chosen one. No one will be able to look at his hideous appearance and think of the image of a holy warrior.
Durin recalled a conversation he once had with a witch. She asked:
-How will you act if you are faced with a fate you cannot resist?
His answer was simple.
-In the face of an irresistible force, there is only one thing for me to do.
-You shouldn’t try to move through the world easily.
No matter what trials come, we will all struggle. The will not to remain still. That’s why we were able to pioneer a new path.
-You said that the Demon King has no choice but to return to the human world.
-that’s right. Durin.
-Then may I ask whether the hero also has the same fate?
-I think that’s what you’re holding.
The future she spoke of unfolded before my eyes. Durin was holding the warrior’s lifeline. By breaking his neck like this, he could have made the finale of this hero attack a tragedy.
But as he said before, Durin had no intention of ending it easily.
“Abandoned human warrior. There is something I want to ask you.”
He said as he put the sword into his demon energy.
“Do you want the story to end like this?”
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