Final Chapter. Julian

At Lilia’s words, Lucia, who was also present, spoke.

“The complete regeneration of the World Tree…”

And the two people, excluding Lilia and Aylin, both looked at the two of them.

Although the pregnancy wasn’t far along enough for their bellies to be showing yet.

The harem members here knew about the two of them being pregnant.

That Aylin and Lilia were the first wives.

And that my children within their bellies had given birth to a new World Tree.

“That’s true. Even if a World Tree that hasn’t been contaminated by Demon Power is newly born, compared to the previous World Tree that grew into a literal World Tree over countless years, the current World Tree is just a sapling.”

Ustina said with her arms crossed. I replied.

“That’s right, Ustina.”

Normally, I would speak to Ustina with honorifics.

But the fact that Ustina didn’t refuse the invitation and came to the current banquet meant that she also didn’t refuse being a part of my harem.

Of course, I couldn’t give Ustina special treatment alone, so I said that.

And continuing from Lilia’s words, I explained the regeneration again.

“The four-day festival is the time for the newborn World Tree to grow. And you who have gathered in this harem are women who are qualified to rapidly grow the pillars of the World Tree.”

“Us, you say?”

At those words, Uriel looked at me with surprised eyes.

Charlotte, who was next to her, also said.

“But even if that’s the case for the others… I’m not a holy priestess or a great hero… I’m just a Knight of the White Nights. How…”

It was a natural question.

But I already had an answer prepared for that question.

“It’s not particularly difficult. Right now, my two children are resonating with the newborn World Tree. So the people gathered here are…”

I looked at Aylin and Lilia and said.

“People who will become other mothers to my children who will be born anew. So just gather here and enjoy the literal banquet. Your harmony will be a more comfortable cradle than anything else for my children.”

It seemed like everyone understood those words.

“Yulian-nim is right! The culture of a harem is a culture unfamiliar to the people of the Empire… and even to the demons. Even so, we have a duty as Yulian-nim’s wives to get along with each other!”

As expected, Lilia wasn’t the first wife for nothing.

Just like she said.

I was planning to make this place my harem and nest.

Even if it wasn’t an official nest, this place where all my wives are is the place I’ll return to.

‘As long as I have a place to return to, I will never lose to Pedro.’

That was the same for my children.

This nest that I will protect is a safer place than anywhere else for my children.

So, while reducing the fear of Knoia that exists outside.

I will be able to focus only on the work of growing the World Tree.

At that time, Lilia said to the members gathered here.

“Then, if Aylin and I are here, you all will be uncomfortable. It’s a shame, but we’ll step out for a moment.”

At those words, Aylin nodded.

I was momentarily puzzled.

But belatedly realized the meaning.

‘That’s right. If the first wives are here, the other members will still feel awkward.’

The two people who already have my children.

Those two are special in the harem in some sense.

So, no matter how big their feelings for me are.

They can’t help but be conscious of those two.

Lilia made the choice to step out on her own for the sake of the remaining members.

Aylin seemed to agree with that decision as well.

The two quietly disappeared into a separate room.

Then I felt the remaining members looking at me.

“Ahem… We don’t have much time… but since it’s a festival now, shall we spend some time together?”

Everyone’s expression changed at those words.

As long as the first wives aren’t here.

The harem’s hierarchy is currently equal to everyone.

At the banquet that soon began, I spent a truly unimaginable, ecstatic time.

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The banquet ended when it was night.

[It was a frenzied banquet.]

Erti muttered to me as I left the harem.

Since it wasn’t a banquet in a dream.

It seemed like she was dissatisfied that she couldn’t participate.

“There’s no need to grumble too much. Still, aren’t you always with me, Erti?”

At those words, Erti, who had been muttering for a while, became quiet.

[…… It’s troubling if you suddenly make love confessions like that.]

That wasn’t what I meant to say.

But Erti seemed to like my answer.

Anyway, just like she said.

Even though Aylin and Lilia were gone, there were almost 10 lovers.

At first, they were conscious of each other.

But as the alcohol went in and the atmosphere ripened, no one held back.

So I spent a very intimate time with all of them.

‘In the depths of the World Tree… it reminded me of the time I spent with Aylin and Lilia.’

That’s how much I felt like my bodily fluids were being squeezed out of me.

Still, I brought all those people to their climax.

It was more than enough to prove that I, as a Demon Dragon, am qualified to have a harem.

“Then… I’ll shamelessly ask Yulian-gong for another favor.”

And I went to the Allied Forces headquarters.

I climbed up that watchtower.

There, Tires Naivert, the commander of the Imperial Guard Knights and the supreme commander of the Imperial Army, was waiting.

“Because Yulian-gong is single-handedly holding back that Pedro, we can ignite the fire of counterattack. Now, most of the commanders of the Allied Forces seem to have realized the hidden truth in the current festival.”

Tires’ words were correct.

The will of hope had to be conveyed to humanity.

Even if the future was only annihilation by Knoia.

Humanity had to fight to the end without succumbing to that Demon God.

“The people of the Empire, who have been devastated by the long war caused by demonic beasts… the word ‘hope’ is just unfamiliar to the rest of humanity. But if we can successfully complete the festival that celebrates the regeneration of the World Tree even in the face of those heinous demonic beasts, then… things will be different from then on.”

Those words were the key.

If the harem’s lovers solidify the pillars of the World Tree.

Now, it is up to the rest of humanity to grow the stems and leaves of the newborn World Tree lushly.

“Their hope will be the catalyst for growth. If that’s the case, we’ll be able to create an opportunity for a counterattack.”

Tires nodded.

Despite having the honor and position of the commander of the Imperial Guard Knights.

He was actually speaking highly of me now.

He was even a hero and knight famous as one of the Empire’s Ten Seats.

I needed that kind of faith.

“Pedro will be the limit with me alone. In order to drive out all the demonic beasts that have contaminated Old Imperial Capital and destroy Knoia, everyone’s strength is needed.”

And the current words are the final purpose of my plan.

Humanity who has shaken off all fear of Knoia and demonic beasts through this festival.

With that will, I plan to advance to Old Imperial Capital with all the Allied Forces.

That place where transcendent-class demonic beasts exist in units of 100,000.

But if the will of the regenerated World Tree resonates with the hope of the Allied Forces, it will surely create a miracle.

“So I will definitely protect this place until the end of the festival. Tires-gong, please do your best until then as well.”

“I understand.”

He saluted me.

Just like my words a little while ago.

No matter how much I directly face Pedro and the World Tree defends everyone, there are gaps.

The elites of the Allied Forces, including Tires, must fill those gaps.

Fortunately, there are generals full of loyalty like Tires here, not just my maternal grandfather.

‘I can entrust my back to them.’

I gripped the hilt of Siertia’s sword tightly.

I wasn’t planning to go out in the form of a Demon Dragon in the new sortie.

Pedro was also a master.

My breath made of pure Demon Power alone.

He had already adapted to that breath and created a way to neutralize it.

‘So now is the time to fight in the body of a Dragonkin.’

And I’m more familiar with the appearance of a Dragonkin.

In that state, I can use my true weapon.

Since I can use the Lionheart Sword.

I, who had transformed into a Dragonkin, moved my wings and flew up.

A little later, I faced Pedro again.

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Time was a little earlier.

Duke Pedro was staring at the front.

“He’s holding out better than I thought.”

His adjutant said next to him.

Just like the adjutant said.

The Imperial Army, which was on the verge of destruction by the demonic beast army, was lucky enough to survive.

The Demon King’s army that crossed the Alterne Mountains.

The Demon King’s army led by the new Demon King, Yulian von Reinhardt, rescued the Imperial Army.

And that Yulian was directly facing Duke Pedro in front of him.

“But there’s a limit to how much they can hold out. No matter how much the World Tree has been revived, the Demon Power of the Chaotic Gate has already taken over Islend for a long time!”

Duke Pedro nodded at his adjutant’s words.

“Knoia-께서 also said that. However, that 분 is displeased that the advance to the Imperial Capital is delayed. So it’s time for me to step up myself.”

Pedro, who said that, briefly recalled that moment a few days ago in his head.

‘He’s developed even further than when I saw him in the Demon King’s country. Did Jedin and Yunir desperately raise him?’

And the ensuing barrage of breath.

That power had already surpassed the power of an Ancient Dragon, which is the final form of a dragon.

Anything beyond that is the realm of a demigod.

He was clearly exerting his current power through the power of the two Gods.

‘But that’s the same for me.’

That Knoia had chosen him as the true Apostle of Chaos.

Demon Power is the power of a new era that surpasses existing Mana.

Yulian von Reinhardt is someone who has a limit that he cannot escape from that Mana, no matter what power he uses.

However, there was clearly a sense of incongruity in that person that even Pedro momentarily hesitated.

Nevertheless, Duke Pedro could not imagine his defeat.

“It’s time to prove that fact.”

At that moment, a report came in immediately from the Demon Power messenger.

“Count Yulian has appeared!”

Duke Pedro grabbed his spear.

And quietly recited.

“Who has the qualifications to become the true God of the new era.”