episode_0017
by fnovelpiaThe Demon King Castle was noisy from early morning.
There have been a lot of accidents recently, so there were a lot of sensitive demons. If an atmosphere like this had formed yesterday, it would definitely be outrageous! You would often see people getting angry. But today, no one showed any uncomfortable feelings.
“Your Excellency has returned. Get ready to greet it.”
Warp gate located on the east side of the castle.
There, the shaman shouted, and the gathered crowd split to the left and right. The moment the crying Magi vomited Durin out, a path was created so that they could proceed immediately.
This was evidence that the conquest of the South increased the popularity of the regent.
Meanwhile, there were more people doubting him than expected. This tendency was especially noticeable among high-ranking demons who had spent a long time in the castle.
No matter how much the young nobles, who were enamored with his power, praised Durin, the older nobles remained steadfast. To those who had seen stronger demon lords for hundreds of years, Durin’s power was just a prerequisite to mastering the basics. No one doubted his individual strength, but the issue was whether he could lead many soldiers as the commander of the castle.
‘Can a former gladiator gain trust? ‘I don’t know.’
‘Some eastern families have also sent letters saying they cannot trust him.’
‘If this subjugation takes time, even your own skills will be questioned. Then you have to make a decision.’
But Doolin proved himself in the South.
As the second-in-command of the castle, he was not just a strong demon, but a commander who could lead the soldiers. While other high-ranking devils were arguing in Daejeon, he moved before anyone else. Clearing up the chaos was always his responsibility.
This soon led to a rift in the Senate. I was anxious as the angelic invasion was slowly approaching.
They were divided into two sides: those who wanted to trust Durin a little more and lead him as regent, and those who wanted to quickly establish a new demon king and reduce the power of the regent, as previously argued.
“Don’t do useless things and enjoy the moment. It’s the first victory I’ve had in a while.”
Fortunately, the situation did not get any worse. Ludmilla, the highest shaman who shared power with the regent, was completely neutral in the conflict, maintaining an unstable balance. Since she was the one who clashed the most with Durin from the beginning, it came as a shock to the Demon King Ongrippa, who had secretly been looking forward to it.
“And, that one too. For now, focus on the event.”
It wasn’t a situation worth laughing at either. Ludmilla did not give strength to Durin. I helped with the necessary work for the castle, but that was all. The Demon King’s seal she carried still could not fall into the hands of a single person.
“If you don’t want to die, you’d better behave yourself.”
Kwaaa-
As soon as Ludmilla finished speaking, the gate began to shake. Purple demonic energy poured out and spit out demons.
The leader was, of course, Durin. Following him were veteran soldiers of the Golden Guard and Verdia, a blue horned barbarian.
chuck. chuck. chuck. chuck.
With every step he took, he captured the attention of his admirers.
Even without anyone telling them to, the young nobles all showed courtesy. The curved waist decorated the road leading to the King’s Daejeon.
The expeditionary force advanced confidently along the road. Confidence was evident in the Royal Guard, which had found a new owner. The parade of the Demon King’s elite, a rare sight once in a lifetime, answered the anxiety that the castle had.
There was a meeting at the end of the procession with many eyes on it.
Durin stood in front of Ludmilla, who was waiting.
“We brought victory as promised.”
“Did you make that promise? I think they were busy biting each other.”
Ludmila smiled as if she was talking to someone. But there was no joy visible in her red eyes. Durin could roughly guess from the energy he felt around him.
“You had a lot of trouble.”
Divided national opinion, movements of heaven, the devil who crossed over to the human world, movements of warlords, actions in the east, etc… .
Unlike Durin, who had invested everything in the south, the tasks piled up for Ludmilla were too heavy. A huge crisis was pressing on her that she could not overcome on her own.
“Let’s go in and talk.”
“I was just waiting for you to say that.”
Ludmilla was speaking calmly as the other demons were watching her, but her concerns and worries were considerable.
The life of struggle was so rampant that I was constantly asked about war.
This time, a major turning point was approaching, where the survival of the demon world, not the authority of the castle, depended.
“… … .”
Even as Durin paid no attention and entered the king’s hall, Ludmilla glanced behind him.
The nobles were still waging a war of nerves, asserting their opinions. It would be better if you at least left a review of the march. As soon as the situation stabilized a little, I saw that they immediately started fighting, and all I could do was sigh.
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After a major event has passed, the King’s Daejeon brings peace.
“I want to see the hero’s face. You said you half-killed him?”
Grrr. The tea poured by the succubus maid filled my cup. Durin quietly looked down at it and then raised his head.
“I didn’t see you during the march earlier… . Looks like you hid it well.”
Ludmilla’s expression was brighter than before. It seemed like things had improved a lot once the noise in the castle subsided. The faint scent of tea made this place more of a reception room than a Daejeon. Is it to relieve the emotional burden?
Durin pushed the car to the side.
“Warp coordinates were warped. He will be transported from the outskirts of the castle, not from here. Part of the Royal Guard has been deployed, and Sprances will also join.”
“Those friends are trustworthy. But if you want to manage it yourself, you have to put it in the castle. Have you thought of a place?”
“At first, I thought about putting it in the office, but I changed my mind. I thought the living room at the Demonic Beast Farm would be enough.”
A hostage camp where the warlord’s heir stays. It was the place where I first met Verdia. Still, when I went out into the garden, I saw half-rotted trees bearing fruit on poles.
“Hmm… . The problem is that humans are weak. You could go crazy looking at that little guy. I don’t really like it when there’s a hostage with a crazy head.”
“It’s a warrior party. Ludmilla. You don’t have to worry too much.”
“That’s right. You’ll take care of that, so I won’t argue… Rather, the problem is this.”
Ludmila gestured. The maid who was waiting with the teapot stepped away. What filled her empty space was another maid who appeared holding a luxurious piece of parchment.
“You’d better prepare your mind.”
A brilliant light hangs over a table made of jade. The maid who placed the parchment couldn’t hold back the energy and retreated quickly. It was an energy rarely seen in the demon world. No, Durin was a power that I had seen a lot of recently.
“Divine power.”
“Yes. It was sent directly from heaven. I delivered it to you through a messenger exactly two hours before you arrived.”
“Was there anything else they said?”
It is a castle that has lost its power. There was no way these arrogant angels would stay still.
Ludmilla smiled bitterly and said yes.
“The castle became noisy because they laughed and left.”
“But it wasn’t anger.”
“I’m worried. I didn’t know what the future would hold, so I went crazy looking for someone stronger.”
The emergence of a new demon lord. This was the ultimate goal desired by the castle’s nobles.
This was the best way to relieve their anxiety. However, the conditions for becoming a king as stipulated by the Demon World Law were strict. No one was allowed to sit on the throne.
It must be a high-ranking central position that can determine the direction of the castle, or at least a force with five warlords under its command. Not only that, but because he had to win the devil’s favor, his true power had to be at least enough to fight and easily crush the angelic warrior commander.
One may question whether being able to deal with multiple archangels should be the standard for a demon lord, but that is a created power. The power of the Demon King, which has been around for 1,000 years, has been passed down from generation to generation. The magical power accumulated over time is in a secret hidden place, and on the day of the coronation, the successor inherits that power.
“But I told you this before, right? No. There really is no one. So much so that whenever a claimant to the throne emerges, I want to bring him in and test him.”
“Ludmilla. You said that national opinion was divided.”
“That’s not what I said… What you felt was right.”
“In that case, there will be a faction that wants me as regent, and on the other side, there will be those who want to establish a new king. Is that right?”
“Uh…right?”
Ludmila felt uneasy. When Durin said that, it was like he was already declaring that he was going to do something. she asked quickly.
“Perhaps… Are you trying to purge me again like last time?”
“Purge only applies to treasonous islands. They are not dragging me down, and since they have provided a solution to the problem, I will not say anything.”
“But leave the threat behind. I thought it would be okay, but if I crossed the line, I wouldn’t be able to handle it.”
“In that case, we will handle it according to the law. So, I would like you to tell me his name first.”
Durin crossed his arms and Ludmilla looked on. Sharp eyes stared straight at the shaman.
There will be trouble again. It gave me a headache thinking about it, but it was a planned future. This is why the shaman, who could see beyond the veil through the starlight, was tired. She opened her mouth cautiously.
“First of all, among the remaining continents, there is only one place that is maintaining stability.”
“Eastern Continent.”
“Yes. There is a warlord with quite strong influence there… .”
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“The regent has arrived?”
The drawing room of the Demonic Farm was a place where nobles shared their feuds and harmony. Since it was a place where people selected as successors from each region lived together, the war of nerves among them was no joke.
During the last major purge of the southern nobles, many people had their heads cut off, so they tended to be self-respecting, but as time passed, they began to creep out again.
“The rebellion was completely suppressed. Since the regent personally brought the head of the monster, it was truly over.”
“Oh my god… They say they took the castle guards, but it only took a week?”
“You know, he was the most favored warrior of the previous Demon King. He must have that much power and ability.”
It was too bold to say that it was a conversation that took place in a castle. The nobles of the East were like that. Unlike other barbaric regions, this is a continent where true demons live. The home of all the first demons born and raised. He gained authority simply because he was born in this area.
“As regent, it was dangerous if the problem was not resolved quickly. If I made a mistake, I could have been dismissed.”
Among them, there was one who had the greatest power, her name was Serpin del Istria, the daughter of a great eastern nobleman. Among the members of the former family, his status was so great that he had a history of producing a demon lord, and he was a demon with the power to support him with the support of the eastern warlords.
“Serpin.”
“Why are you doing that?”
“Then it may reach someone else’s ears. You must be careful.”
“Hehe. I’m not worried.”
Even though the nobles who were talking were scared, Serpin was at ease. She knew her place. Previously, I would have kept quiet, but now things were different.
In order to end the chaos, those who had inevitably supported the regent began to show their true colors one by one. They wanted the devil. A demon with both qualified power and good blood.
“We were just discussing the situation the castle was in. Is there any reason to be concerned?”
Serpin couldn’t help but get excited. Among the many names that the old demons posted saying they needed to find a new king, he was one. This was something I found out after stabbing a succubus maid with gold.
That’s why she was able to smile leisurely while covering her mouth with a fan.
“Besides, he finally solved it. We conquered the South. It will remain as a great epic story of overcoming this crisis without any potential problems.”
“Yes. haha. The regent is a great person.”
Those who laugh awkwardly begin singing Yongbieocheonga again. I thought there was snow here, so I tried my best. But that was also a problem caused by low authority.
Serpin del Istria was the bloodline of the prewar Demon King who died heroically in the Great War in Heaven exactly 587 years ago. Honestly, this place was inferior. I wanted to play in a little bigger water.
Grumble-
“Serpin?”
“Oh, I want to breathe the outside air for a moment. Please excuse me for a moment.”
Saying that, Serpin left. As I thought about my bright future, I suddenly hated hanging out with these guys. I got goosebumps.
Gun gun gun.
She walked out of the living room at a brisk pace and headed to the balcony. It was a place with a good view of the central park. I felt like I had to see the severed heads of the traitors to calm my mind and body and create a mask that would allow me to talk to them again.
“… … .”
When I opened the door, a rush of fresh air came in. My head became clear.
Serpin leaned against the railing and closed his eyes.
It was a long 20 years of silence. The seat of the king that the family always looked forward to.
It kept glimmering beyond my dark vision. It reached towards somewhere beyond the reach of the white hand. All I could feel was cold energy in my trembling fingers, but it would take over someday.
“So I must overcome it.”
Regent Durin. A huge mountain range she must climb.
And, thinking of the rare opponent with whom he would fight for the throne, he made a firm determination.
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