episode_0291

Plane, a country located in the high mountains in the center of the continent, is the sacred place of the Stellar Order and the location of the Holy See. Oreiol, the King of Plane and the Pope of the Church, was examining the place where demonization had progressed through the Church’s holy relics.

Since an enemy invasion was predicted, it was natural to understand the situation of the war. The Pope immediately shared this situation with cathedrals across countries and regions, and this served as a driving force for humanity to unite beyond the limits of where they belong.

Therefore, humanity could start a conflict with the demons again at any time, and constantly kept an eye on the area around Akasha’s Lair, which could be said to be their outpost. Of course, there is no such thing as Akasha’s rare location in humanity’s information network.

However, from the moment Stella descended into the underworld, such information was of little use to the church. At least the Pope of the church, who is the window connecting God and the believers, cannot help but notice Stella’s arrival.

In other words, the battle between Eugene and Akasha could be seen briefly in Plane, and the entire human race watched the hero’s activities thereafter.

Of course, the fact that a goddess descended on the warrior’s body was unknown except to a few believers, but anyone could recognize the warrior’s holy sword.

In the eyes of mankind, the hero made numerous demon armies retreat and instantly killed two demons who looked close to the demon king.

After that, there was no place that was not in an uproar as the warrior appeared to have collapsed due to exhaustion of strength, but the commotion quickly calmed down when Arjen appeared after him.

The ‘mad dragon’ appears everywhere in human history. The embodiment of cruelty who built a rare in the Eletrove area, the greatest granary on the entire continent.

However, those living in the present found it difficult to believe the records of the past. This is because the current Arjen is helping the prosperity of humanity more than anyone else.

Part of Eletrobe, which was already a very fertile land, was transformed into a green land, and today, most of the food consumed by mankind is provided free of charge.

In addition, Arjen was a special being who had escaped from the underworld and was a savior who even married Eugene, who was truly a ‘god’.

Such Arzen suddenly appeared at the demons’ outpost.

“…It would be pointless to send reinforcements like that.”

Pope Oreiol let out an awkward laugh. Although it was done to eliminate locusts in the pastures, it caused a sea of fire on a scale that left no idea how to extinguish it.

Of course, everyone could see that this was better than having locusts spread across the entire continent and destroy the ecosystem, but it was impossible to dispatch troops into a sea of fire like that.

Cardinal Basilica, who was watching the situation with the Pope’s concern, said:

“I feel fortunate. We can’t just set foot there, but that’s the same for the demons. It would be better if all the parts that had become demonic were burned like that.”

“That’s right. With a flame like that, even the forces of the Demon World will not be able to approach it hastily.”

In the battle between Arjen and the four remaining Demon King candidates, no one was worried about Arjen’s safety. Even though each of the Demon King candidates has a power comparable to that of the previous Demon King.

This was not something humanity was completely obsessed with. None of the heads of countries watching the situation, nor any of the elves watching through the spirits, even suspected that Arjen would lose.

‘Crazy dragon’, which was considered the same by both humans and elves, has been changed to ‘savior’, but one nickname still remains unchanged. The ‘strongest dragon’ in the world.

A belief that I have never once doubted until now, past the past where I hit a meteorite with a diameter of 200 meters that fell over the city center from the front, and when I went crazy and killed my fellow dragons for unknown reasons.

Although it is a faith that is clearly different from faith, it is not inferior in its steadfastness. No one watching the battle doubted Arjen’s victory.

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“Hmm. There’s no need to be so frozen. Whether you come one at a time or as a group, it’s up to you.”

Arjen spoke in a soft voice as if trying to ease the tension of the demons. But it raised even more alarm. This is because it seemed possible to respond by any means possible.

And of course, the Demon King candidates knew very well that it was no different from committing suicide by attacking each person one by one, drawing a number, and waiting. First of all, Mamon, who was on the same level as them, died in an instant.

“Let’s all go together at the same time. If you unleash your demonic energy with all your might, even that person won’t be able to hastily counterattack. Magi is extremely poisonous to the creatures here.”

Everyone agreed with Helios’ words, but only one person, Allegro Leviathan, had doubts. If Arjen really hated Magi, there was no way he would be okay after swallowing Mamon, who had turned into a piece of meat.

Of course, before he could tell, his impatient colleagues had already started running towards him, so he had to follow suit as well. This is because unified breathing was important.

Arjen frowned as if Allegro’s prediction was just unfounded.

“Ugh… There are experts on the other side of this unknown matter…”

“It’s no use. I can see that there is no helper nearby to help you.”

“Probably not?”

Arjen’s hair, who denied Derma’s words, instantly turned blue. The red eyes, which had been shining sinisterly, changed to a beautiful amber color with no trace of madness.

Before they could react to the sudden change in appearance, sharp ice fragments appeared in the air. The magic that blatantly rushed towards the eyebrows was intended to increase distance rather than to actually cause damage.

“Che!”

The demons, who had no choice but to retreat as intended, widened their distance again and observed Arjen’s changed appearance. Not only the appearance but also the atmosphere has completely changed, the madness has disappeared and only a calm atmosphere remains.

“Who are you…?”

They clearly looked the same, but other than that, everything else strongly appealed that they were different from Arjen. Helios’ question, unable to contain his curiosity, was immediately answered.

“I am Kaela. You are all demons. This is an unusual demonic energy, but is there a demon lord among you?”

It was a short conversation, but it was enough to appeal to Arzen as a separate entity, and it didn’t take long for the Demon King candidates to accept it as well.

‘Multiple personality…!’

“The current Demon King position is vacant. Whoever of us conquers this place will become the next Demon King.”

“I see. What is your name?”

Helios made a mysterious expression as he saw Kaela asking his name. It was because I remembered Arjen’s words just now. Kaela understood Helios’ reaction in her own way.

” Indeed, judging by his reaction, it looks like Arjen has just finished eating. I was wondering what on earth I had picked up to make my stomach feel so uncomfortable, but there was no need to ask.”

Kaela’s subsequent actions were worthy of the demons’ flagship. It generated magical power and completely calmed the demonic energy leaking from the stomach.

According to their common sense, erasing demonic energy using any means other than divine power was impossible. Kaela seemed to have guessed their thoughts just by looking at their expressions, and answered without difficulty.

“It’s not difficult. For a dragon, I’m very curious, so I do a lot of research. Even if it’s not me, any dragon that works hard can do it.”

Of course, the words dragon and effort were not a good combination. Even if you search the entire world, there are probably only two dragons who make the effort: Akasha and Kaela.

‘I can’t believe something like that is possible… Is that why that dragon was able to raise its head stiffly in the demon world…!’

Kaela was possible, but there was no way Akasha was impossible. The Demon King candidates have now realized why Akasha walked around the Demon World so confidently.

Since demonic energy is not everything to demons, being able to purify demonic energy does not necessarily mean that you can defeat demons. However, if it is a dragon, you can never sit idly by.

This is because a life form that is so close to perfection that there is no answer to it is the closest thing to the pinnacle of life, even in the eyes of demons who are beings of another dimension.

‘There’s no chance of winning if we fight head on…’

Derma, who had already lost a lot of power due to the extinction of the locusts, wondered how he could subdue the opponent in front of him. The conclusion was quickly drawn.

The two men and women behind Kaela. The plan was to take Eugene and Wayne hostage. Since he couldn’t find a weakness in himself, threatening the other person with something he cherished dearly was, in a way, almost standard behavior.

However, to actually do it, the opponent was just not very good. The moment when Derma very secretly moves a group of locusts, which are always reserved for emergency use, to gather them near Eugene and threaten him.

Kwasik!

“Kwaaaa!!”

Derma’s body was cut cleanly from the right shoulder to the left waist. The hair of the person who appears to have carried out the attack had turned dark purple instead of its usual blue color.

Obsidian-like eyes glared deathly at Derma, who was rolling on the floor, and her mouth slowly opened.

“Hey, you fucking bastard. What were you just trying to do?”