RKP 381-390

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Even with half of his head blown off.

Prahra quickly regenerated.

I was using the power of 'Devour' to block his authority, and beating his body with ancient martial arts.

[You're playing tricks!!]

Finally unable to bear it, Prahra released his tail and horns.

Kiiii-.

Tsssk-.

I could feel his magic power skyrocketing.

"……!!"

Closing the distance in an instant, he dodged Taehyun's attack and grabbed both of his arms.

Kwaddeudeudeu.

A predictable struggle of strength began.

'Apocalypse' and 'Demonification' were activated.

His strength was not inferior to that of a Great Demon, but the situation changed when he used his authority again.

Psss.

The strengthened demonification began to unravel.

This was because his authority had become stronger along with his increased magic power.

Tring.

[Skill True Blood (SSS) has been activated.]

Kiiiing-

Following the 'Great Demon's Heart'.

A third heart possessing the power of the vampire race was created.

Tring.

[Skill Energy Drain (SSS) has been activated. Target identified.]

[Skill Chains of Entrapment (SSS) has been activated. Target identified.]

Tsszzzzzz.

Chwarrrr.

Starting with the crimson magic power draining Prahra's magic power.

Crack. Crack.

Soon, his horns began to crack.

And before long.

Fuss!!

One of his horns shattered completely.

"What is this. Is that all you got? Compared to a dragon heart?"

[You…!! This is Igmun's….]

Kwaang!!

Taehyun smashed Prahra's face as if he didn't need to hear anymore.

[You human bastard I wouldn't mind chewing to death!!]

Prahra shouted, regenerating his crushed face.

"The authority is sufficient. Shall we see about your durability?"

A bitter smile.

It was not inferior to that of a Great Demon.

Unbelievable.

Prahra denied reality.

The great power of a Great Demon.

The magic stone, horns, and tail that can be called its source.

He had released everything.

He spread his wings to perform high-speed combat.

Even so.

Fussuhk.

Prahra's legs, touched by Taehyun's chains, crumbled as they were.

This was because Taehyun had strengthened Igmun's authority and absorbed his life force.

This makes no sense.

Not even the ancient Great Demon Gilfer.

He was being defeated by a mere duke contractor, a guy who was a bug from birth.

He was experiencing a humiliation akin to regression at the hands of such a guy.

No, even before that.

It didn't make sense to use an output that surpassed the authority of a Great Demon with a human body.

"You have an expression that says it doesn't make sense."

[You're playing tricks….]

"It's not tricks. You're weak. And I'm strong."

[You… you son of a bitch!!]

"It seems that not all Great Demons are the same."

Taehyun clicked his tongue and recalled the battles with Gorfer and Gilfer.

He didn't know why they were being ignored by this guy.

But even Gorfer, who wasn't mentally sound, and Gilfer, who couldn't use her authority.

At least they had power that was twice as good as these guys.

Having their own authority was great, but their very existence was incomparable.

Tring.

[Skill True Blood (SSS) has been strengthened. Magic power consumption is accelerated.]

[Skill Energy Drain (SSS) has been strengthened. Magic power consumption is accelerated.]

Taehyun extracted Prahra's magic power and filled the vampire's heart with it.

Kiiii-.

Kiiiing-.

The two magic stones created in his body emitted magic power as if they were dragon hearts.

How fearsome was the momentum?

[You… get… away…!!]

It was enough to make Prahra, a Great Demon, take a step back without even realizing it.

"Where do you think you're going."

Tring.

[Skill Chains of Entrapment (SSS) has been strengthened.]

Chwarrruk. Chwarrruk.

The strengthened chains in Apocalypse wrapped around Prahra's limbs.

"I don't remember giving you permission to live?"

Taehyun gave a bitter smile.

"If you knew about the Fairy Race, you'd think differently."

He tried probing a little.

But looking at Prahra's face, who had already lost his composure, it seemed impossible to obtain information.

Tring.

[Skill Ataraxia (SSS) has been activated. Target identified.]

"Look into my eyes. You scrub."

Tsszzzzzz.

Purple magic power scattered as he approached the Great Demon's memories.

Only for a moment.

Thud.

[Kah… cough…. Kaha….]

Suddenly, Prahra screamed and had a seizure.

Belzebub's magic power dwelling in his body had gone berserk.

Taehyun's 'Ataraxia' was thwarted by the enormous power.

Tsssk. Tsssk.

A poisonous magic power surrounded Taehyun's body.

"……!!"

This was a situation that didn't exist with Gorfer and Gilfer.

'Are these guys perhaps… disposable pawns in Belzebub's eyes?'

Tring.

[Skill Demon's Saliva (SSS) has been strengthened.]

Taehyun emitted a matching purple magic power.

Aside from the huge magic power being offset, Prahra's magic power was getting stronger and stronger.

'It's hopeless to read his memories.'

Tring.

[Unique Skill Devour (SSS) has been activated. Target identified.]

Jjeooooo.

"Devour it."

Kwaddeuk. Kwadeuk. Kwaddeudeuk.

Tsssk. Tsssk.

The poisonous magic power resisted the maw of Devour, but.

Taehyun had already raised his stats to the fullest.

[Belzebub… key… revenge….]

"You're pathetic, little demon."

[Unique Skill Devour (SSS) has been strengthened. Magic power consumption is accelerated.]

Taehyun clenched his hand.

Kwajik!! Kwajik!! Kwajik!!

The gluttonous maw finally ended the Great Demon's life.

Tring.

[Devoured a great power.]

[A great power has been accumulated.]

"……."

He was surprised by the different message than usual.

"Is that… the end…?"

He couldn't help but tilt his head at the message that didn't come up anymore.

This was because messages such as stats rising or skills being registered didn't come up.

What kind of case is this again?

He was lost in such thoughts for a moment.

Taehyun checked on Gilfer's battle.

"It seems that that side is also finishing up."

Thud.

One of Gilfer's arms fell.

This was the result of Deumus, who had been watching the battle all along, ambushing her.

It was a shameful thing for Menaka.

But already her limbs had been cut off by Gilfer's poisonous claws, and she was not regenerating properly.

If he hadn't intervened, she would have surely received a shock close to annihilation.

The risk was not light for Deumus, who had ambushed her.

[This… what….]

Deumus couldn't hide his bewilderment as he looked at his severed arm.

He had restricted her movement with the authority of the barrier.

But still, how is such sense of danger alive?

Isn't this similar to the ancient Great Demons who haven't lost their authority?

[Deumus. Are you interfering in this master's battle with only that much skill?]

Gilfer asked, regenerating her severed arm.

Neither the restriction of authority nor the attack just now seemed to matter.

[…Gilfer. Were you hiding your strength?]

Deumus asked, moving his arm, which had been regenerated at super speed.

[Nothing changes.]

[Just by deceiving Lord Belzebub is enough. You have committed the sin of annihilation.]

Fheuheuheuu.

Gilfer the desireless.

Deumus felt a chill at the sight of her laughing, she who had abandoned the power of desire.

[Wasn't it a moment that would have come someday. It was just brought forward.]

[……!!]

[……!!]

Deumus, who was facing Gilfer.

And Menaka, who had already fallen and was trying to regenerate.

Only then did they face the situation.

Gilfer, whom they thought was a has-been.

That her statement that she would become a duke was not a lie.

[It just so happens that I have a decent partner who doesn't settle down like you guys.]

[You!!!]

Tsssk. Tsssk.

Poison began to fall from Deumus's barrier.

He had covered Belzebub's authority with the power of his own authority.

[What is the difference between that appearance and losing your authority?]

The deep blue magic power emitted from Gilfer's body pushed away the surrounding poison.

Even though she can use the power of Belzebub.

She is fighting against it with her own power alone.

The difference in class was clearly revealed.

It didn't take long for Deumus to fall following Menaka.

[I… curse… you….]

Menaka muttered, looking at Deumus, the Great Demon who had fallen with his limbs cut off just like her.

It was difficult to say that Gilfer was in a normal state either.

She had overdone it in order to completely subdue the two Great Demons without using Belzebub's power, so now she didn't even have the magic power left to super-regenerate her torn wings.

Puhk.

Gilfer's claws dug into Menaka's chest.

If she pushed in just a little more, she could break her magic stone.

[It's a shame.]

Gilfer made a bitter expression.

If it had been Kim Taehyun, he would have 'devoured' it, and if it had been Igmun, he would have 'absorbed' it and made it his own power.

But Gilfer didn't have such talent.

Taking the power of others is an ability that only a very small number of the top ranks can have.

Without being able to have it.

There was no choice but to annihilate them.

Just as she was about to channel magic power into her claws to annihilate Menaka's magic stone, tail, and horns.

Taehyun, who had finished the battle, was watching the scene.

"You're about to make a regrettable choice."

Gilfer looked at Taehyun.

Unlike herself, who was covered in wounds.

Taehyun didn't seem to have any particular injuries.

[What about Prahra?]

"I devoured him."

[…I see.]

"Are you really going to kill these guys?"

[Are you going to eat them? Your greed is too….]

"I'm on a diet."

[……?]

"How about you take them?"

[…This master doesn't have talent like you.]

"That's what I'm here for."

Taehyun said that and raised crimson magic power.

Igmun's Authority Absorption.

It meant that he would give her the power of the Great Demons with that power.

"If you want. I'll make you a duke."

Gilfer's red eyes trembled.

Becoming a duke.

That was a bait that even she, who had abandoned desire, could not refuse.

[I refuse.]

"……?"

[I have no intention of becoming your dog like the elders of the Dragon Race.]

"I'm not asking you to swear allegiance. I'm just asking you to be my partner."

[…….]

Gilfer made an expression that she couldn't believe it.

It was a reaction that showed what kind of image Taehyun usually had.

She didn't easily dismiss her suspicion.

[Wouldn't that be disadvantageous to you?]

"It's not like I'm in a position to be picky about that right now."

He hadn't gained much when he devoured Prahra a little while ago.

If so, it was a much more valuable action to bring the ancient Great Demon Gilfer to his side than to devour the two Great Demons in front of him.

'He made the royal capital Rosaria a duke. There's nothing impossible.'

The persuasion didn't take long.

This was because Gilfer, who had already been kicked out of Belzebub's eyes, had to regain her power as soon as possible.

Tring.

[Skill Ruler of Desire (SSS) has been activated. Target identified.]

"As brothers. I will help you ascend to the throne of the duke."

Taehyun imitated Erebus's tone.

Gilfer couldn't hide her unpleasant expression and opened her mouth.

[As brothers… I will help you.]

Hwaaaaa.

Only for a moment did the deep blue magic power cover them.

The spell of desire was completed.

The two Great Demons watched the scene.

Menaka and Deumus cursed them.

"Their vitality is tougher than the Dragon Race."

Taehyun used 'Chains of Entrapment' to bind them.

This was to prevent Belzebub's authority from running wild as before.

[What should this master do?]

"Ah, it's not difficult."

[……?]

Tring.

[Skill Demonification (SSS) has been activated. Specify the imitation area.]

Deudeudeudeu.

Taehyun sharpened his fingernails like those of the demon race.

[Don't tell me….]

"It might sting a little?"

Puhk.

Taehyun stabbed his fingernails into Gilfer's chest, who was exhausted.

Walhk.

She poured out blood without even having time to recover.

Taehyun didn't care and used the skill.

Tring.

[Skill True Blood (SSS) has been activated.]

[Skill Energy Drain (SSS) has been activated.]

Kiiii-.

Tsszzzzzz.

Menaka and Deumus's magic power was filling the vampire's magic stone.

[Skill Energy Drain (SSS) has been strengthened. Releases magic power.]

Kwaaaa.

The magic power that was being filled in one magic stone leaked out through the fingernails that were pierced into Gilfer's body as it was.

Her incomplete body struggled to accept the magic power mixed with three authorities.

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How many hours had passed?

Whoooooosh.

From Gilfer's body, an indigo mana, incomparably denser than before, even denser than Taehyun's, surged forth.

Crack. Crack.

Her body began to regenerate at high speed due to the overflowing power.

[Finally…!!]

Her eyes, which had been devoid of desire after losing her authority for so long, changed.

Taehyun watched the scene with satisfaction.

'There are many places where you need to roll, Gilfer.'

When Taehyun surpassed the higher species and reached a power suitable for the highest species, he realized one thing.

That is, not all of the highest species are the same.

Among them, those called purebloods or direct descendants possess more special powers.

Erebus, a direct descendant of the Giant King, was one such example, as were the leaders of the Dragon race and the Great Demon Gilfer before his eyes.

The difference between them was expressed as 'existence force.'

"Is that your original power?"

Taehyun had only met five Great Demons, including the ones from before.

Among them, only Gorfer and Gilfer were ancient Great Demons.

Even then, Gorfer was mentally unstable, and Gilfer had lost her authority.

But now, from Gilfer, he could feel the avatars of the Archdukes.

A similar existence force.

'Of course, it's still a long way off compared to the Archdukes themselves.'

He didn't voice the thought.

There was no point in ruining the mood.

[To think you could regain your power without obtaining your authority.]

She had lost her authority but retained her ancient memories and now fully recovered her power.

The higher the rank of an existence, the slower the growth.

'If she regains her authority, she'll become a real monster.'

Of course, before that, she would need to absorb the powers of other Great Demons to raise her rank.

There were many Great Demons left, and Taehyun's skill proficiency would only increase.

"Then, can I talk about the purpose of our visit?"

[Anything, as long as it doesn't involve facing an Archduke right now.]

“……”

[…….]

Gilfer broke the silence first.

[…Could it be?]

"It seems like that 'could it be,' brother."

[…….]

Gilfer sighed at Taehyun's friendly words.

But a contract was a contract.

Gilfer had decided to walk the path Taehyun was taking.

[I hope it's not Beelzebub.]

"I want to start by saying I'm sorry."

[…….]

Without revealing the specific reason.

Taehyun revealed that he was looking for the Fairy race.

[The Fairy race…. You're asking for something difficult from the start. I won't ask how you found out about that extinct race. But in terms of danger, it would be better to face the Valkyries from before.]

Taehyun ignored Gilfer's words.

He was already planning to roll her as much as he could.

"The Fairy race. Among them, the one I have business with is the Fairy King. His name is probably Elven."

[…….]

When Taehyun didn't budge, Gilfer returned to her characteristic expressionless face.

[You even know about the Fairy King. He's an existence that no one has remembered yet.]

Unlike Typhon or Erebus.

Gilfer accurately recognized the Fairy race.

Taehyun was convinced that he had found the right partner.

"What's the big secret? Just tell me if he's dead or alive."

[…He's in a state that's neither alive nor dead.]

'As expected!!'

Taehyun's eyes sparkled.

If he wasn't dead, he must have been sealed somewhere.

That alone was a sufficient gain.

On the other hand, Gilfer's expression was not good.

"……?"

When he looked at her with a questioning expression, Gilfer sighed.

[The Fairy race is a race that disappeared a long time ago.]

"I know. But you clearly said it yourself. That he's in a state that's neither alive nor dead. Doesn't that mean he's in a sealed state like Typhon?"

[Wrong.]

"……?"

The situation became even more incomprehensible.

[They were a thriving race before the Underworld King seized power. But they were miserably destroyed by the alliance of Beelzebub and Diablo.]

Diablo.

Taehyun had heard that name several times.

Like Beelzebub, Gorfer, and Gilfer, he was an ancient Great Demon.

A monster who rose to the seat of the first Archduke alongside Beelzebub.

He was also the one the King annihilated before taking over the Abyss.

"If it's not sealed, how can he still be alive?"

[Beelzebub took him.]

Gilfer frowned as if recalling a terrible memory.

"Took him...what do you mean?"

[Exactly as it sounds. Diablo blocked the Fairy race's forces, and Beelzebub's forces faced Elven.]

[After a long battle, Elven fell. And Beelzebub devoured the Fairy King's body.]

"Devoured…? Beelzebub devoured him?"

[Not everyone uses fancy techniques like you. He simply put Elven's mana stone somewhere in his body. It will take a long time, but he intends to slowly melt it down with his authority.]

"……!!"

It was an unexpected statement.

It was also a worse situation than he thought.

[Do you understand now? A considerable amount of time has already passed.]

"What's the probability that Elven is alive?"

[Didn't you see it earlier? How the Bonma gained power by devouring two immature Great Demons. If an Archduke devours an Archduke-class being, surely...the area war will no longer be meaningful.]

Even if he was restricted by the limitations set by the Underworld King.

He could gain the power to overwhelm other Archdukes and no longer bear the disadvantage of the area.

But the fact that the area war hadn't ended yet meant.

[Beelzebub hasn't completely devoured Elven.]

He could feel relieved at those words.

"There's no time to delay any longer. What do I need to do to retrieve the Fairy King's mana stone?"

Gilfer continued to explain as if she had resigned herself.

[First, you'll have to subdue Beelzebub. After that, you'll have to separate Elven's remnants that he hasn't fully devoured. As the key, you should be able to understand.]

No, Taehyun didn't understand anything yet.

But there must be a reason why the quest had appeared.

More than anything.

'It's a memory the King showed me.'

Even apart from regaining Typhon's power, it was worth risking his life for.

[Do you have a plan?]

"The Giant race will help."

[It will be difficult to face Beelzebub with a degraded Archduke…. Just diverting the attention of the ancient Great Demons guarding him won't be easy.]

"Don't you exist?"

Gilfer mentioned Mammon, Mephisto, and Asura.

Even she, who had regained her power, couldn't guarantee a victory and even seemed reluctant to fight them.

"A combination of a degraded Archduke and a demon aiming for the power of an Archduke. Doesn't that thought alone make your heart swell?"

[…You're not sane. Of course, that's similar to the Underworld King.]

"I'll take that as a compliment."

It didn't take long to make a plan.

The deepest part of the Abyss.

The first hidden area.

Three Great Demons were meeting there.

[It's been a while since we've gathered like this.]

The one who said that was Mammon, known as the strongest of the five ancient Great Demons.

[How long are you going to play the leader, Mammon.]

[Are you jealous, Asura, despite not being suited for authority?]

Asura and Mephisto exchanged playful jabs.

[You've all thought of it too, haven't you? There's not much time left until Lord Beelzebub digests the Fairy King's power.]

[Ooh, finally.]

[It took a long time.]

Just like Typhon and Erebus.

It was only recently that the three Great Demons remembered the existence of the Fairy race.

[As soon as the digestion of power is complete, the area war will end.]

[Who's the first sacrifice?]

[Igmune. His power has weakened recently.]

[Vampire race. It will be fun to tear them apart.]

Asura said, shaking his massive body.

[Asura. That battle junkie.]

Mephisto ridiculed him.

Mammon continued.

[And. Gilfer's betrayal has been confirmed. Prahra, Menaka, and Deumus have been annihilated.]

[Tsk tsk. So she finally showed her teeth.]

[It was expected. As was the annihilation of those immature ones.]

Unlike Mephisto and Asura, who were simply slandering.

Mammon accurately grasped the situation.

[There's a high possibility that information about the Fairy race has reached Kim Taehyun.]

[His power was great, but he's already been devoured by our Lord. What can that human do?]

[The Key is an immeasurable variable. It's better not to ignore him.]

[Fearing a bug doesn't look good, Mammon.]

Hehehe.

Mephisto giggled.

[Watch your mouth.]

When Mammon emanated fighting spirit, Asura stepped in to mediate.

[Calm down. Mephisto isn't wrong either. But if he's the Key, as Mammon said, there's no way around it. If he can wield the King's authority more than the Bonmas think.]

While the three Great Demons were having such a conversation.

[Lord Mammon.]

The highest species under Mammon quietly revealed himself.

[Gilfer's movements have been detected in Area 20. Rozaria's contractor is also with her.]

[How coincidental.]

Mephisto was the first to jump up.

Asura moved next.

[Strange.]

Thinking that the situation was too perfect, Mammon headed to the gate connected to Area 20.

The deepest part of the Abyss.

Beelzebub's Castle.

Rip. Rip. Rip.

There, Beelzebub was tearing apart five of the highest species.

They were vampire race monsters.

In addition, the Hae Ryoo race and Beast race monsters, who had already been torn apart, were rolling around with only bones left.

[Kiaa….]

A vampire race monster tried to resist using the authority it had received from Igmune.

But.

Screeeeeech.

It couldn't withstand Beelzebub's poison and melted away, meeting its end.

Unlike the other monsters, not even bones were left.

Kaaaaaaa.

The poisonous mana emitted from Beelzebub's body stirred up the area.

The mana had gone out of control, unbecoming of the name Archduke.

[Tsk.]

Beelzebub clicked his tongue at the mana that wouldn't be controlled as he wished.

[The days of humiliation are numbered.]

Crunch.

Beelzebub gritted his teeth.

Whenever he got excited, the Fairy King's power trembled as if it would soon flow in reverse.

Fairy King Elven.

It was a memory even he, an Archduke, had forgotten.

No, even if he hadn't remembered, enough time had passed that he should have completely digested it by now.

It seemed that the repeated race wars had delayed the proper digestion.

Was that all?

Kim Taehyun's summoning of Igmune here and the summoning in the mental world further delayed the already slow digestion.

If all these trials passed.

[Even Lucifer won't be a match for me anymore.]

Hehehe.

Beelzebub let out a frivolous laugh.

From rookies like Orgal.

To rats like Jormungandr.

He was already thrilled at the thought of trampling on the other Archdukes.

[I'll chew them all up.]

The sensitive Beelzebub bared his teeth.

At that moment.

Twenty gates leading to the hidden area.

The face of a Great Demon was reflected in one of them.

The fifteenth Great Demon.

Mastema.

The only one among Beelzebub's subordinates with the authority of the gate.

[What's going on.]

[Lord Beelzebub. I've captured Kim Taehyun.]

[……!!]

[He's currently trapped inside the gate's barrier. If you give the order, I will deal with him directly.]

Beelzebub's red eyes wavered for a moment.

Hehehehehe.

A gruesome laugh erupted from his torn mouth.

[Open the gate. I will deal with him myself.]

[Understood.]

Kaaaaaaa.

The face of the Great Demon disappeared, and the gate leading to the hidden area opened.

Beelzebub crossed the gate without hesitation.

As soon as possible.

He wanted to tear Kim Taehyun limb from limb, soak him in his authority, and subdue him.

[Where is he. Where is him….]

Beelzebub, who was looking for Mastema, stopped speaking.

The place where the gate was created was clearly the hidden area.

But there were some people who shouldn't be there.

"Welcome, Beelzebub."

Taehyun, who had released his mana, welcomed the owner of the area.

The owner of the owner.

[Kim Taehyun….]

Rozaria, Typhon, Igmune, Gilfer, and the elders of the seven Dragon races surrounded him.

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'So far, so good.'

Taehyun gazed at the Demon King, his red eyes gleaming.

Beelzebub was the same.

Having clashed several times before, he knew Taehyun was the cause of all this.

The energy emanating from his wrathful red eyes pressed down on Taehyun.

[Hmph. Completely ignoring us, are we?]

[He's always been an impatient one.]

[Kuhuhu. The contractor's audacity is impressive, too.]

Igumun, Rosaria, and Typhon.

The three Archdukes watched Beelzebub and Taehyun's staring contest, each adding a comment.

Igumun, in particular, had suffered the most at Taehyun's hands.

He grimaced, recalling unpleasant memories.

[I can understand the fly's feelings.]

[Hmph~ In the contractor's homeland, they call this 'walking a mile in his shoes.' It suits the situation you were in recently.]

Rosaria, who had the most information about New Korea, said playfully.

[…Shut your mouth, you wretch.]

[Khahaha. You better watch your tongue in front of my true form, you vampire bastard.]

[A disgraced one still doesn't know his place. Should I seal you away first?]

[Now, now, Typhon. I appreciate you looking out for me, but we need to work together this time.]

The three Archdukes bickered among themselves.

Gilfer, who had been silently watching the scene beside Taehyun, spoke.

[Not just three, but four… you've managed to create an impossible combination.]

"Thanks to you, brother."

Taehyun spoke without breaking eye contact with Beelzebub, and Gilfer didn't deny it, now that they were in the same boat.

[You're calling betrayal a nice word.]

"Let's think of it as a revolution."

[…….]

It wasn't wrong.

The process of creating this situation.

It was like a small revolution that no Great Demon had ever accomplished.

'It wouldn't have been possible without Gilfer's information.'

She had lost her authority, but she had lived as a Great Demon for a long time.

She knew Beelzebub's territory better than anyone.

The fifteenth Great Demon, Mastema, had the power of the Gate.

Deumus, with the power of the 'Barrier,' and Mastema, with the power of the 'Gate.'

The hidden area was a masterpiece created by the two Great Demons' powers.

'This means the hidden area is as good as completely destroyed.'

Now that the owner of the power was dead, it was only a matter of time before the hidden area was revealed.

Therefore, without delay, they targeted Mastema next.

He was stronger than the previous three Great Demons.

But even Mastema was no match for Taehyun and Gilfer's combined assault.

Afterward, they summoned Rosaria and dominated the Great Demon's mind.

Considering Prahra's case, they didn't think Taehyun's 'Ataraxia' could stop the rampage that Beelzebub had set up.

Unlike Taehyun, Rosaria completely controlled Mastema's mind.

She was able to control the Great Demon like a puppet.

They used Mastema to leak false information to Mammon's henchmen, and from then on, everything went smoothly.

They summoned Typhon and the seven Dragon Elder to clean up the area.

It wasn't difficult to persuade Igumun to prepare for the all-out war.

He had lost many of his henchmen in the previous bet, so he wanted to weaken Beelzebub's forces, who were hostile to him.

'How long has it been since we fought to the death?'

Yesterday's enemy had become today's ally.

[Don't let your guard down. Your opponent is the pinnacle of the Great Demons, the Demon King.]

Gilfer quietly emitted her deep blue magic.

It was to alleviate the pressure on Taehyun.

In Mastema's 15th District, there were still several devices that enhanced the power of the Demon race.

Taehyun had the numerical advantage, but Beelzebub still had the advantage of the territory.

'Igumun isn't in his true form either. I can't expect the same power as before.'

Taehyun once again compared their strength.

Rosaria, the weakest of the Archdukes.

The disgraced Archduke Typhon.

Igumun, who had brought a clone.

Assuming Beelzebub couldn't use more than a certain amount of power to digest the Fairy King's power.

It was a power difference that was worth trying.

Meanwhile, Beelzebub didn't like the way Taehyun calmly took his aura.

The same went for his subordinate who was supporting him.

[Gilfer. You've finally betrayed me.]

[Weren't you the one who tried to take my head first?]

As if she didn't need any more honorifics. She didn't hesitate to speak bluntly.

Kikikik.

[I've known for a long time that you were aiming for the Archduke's seat.]

Beelzebub scanned Gilfer's body, his fly-like red eyes flashing.

[We had the same start. It means I also have the potential to become an Archduke. What are you afraid of, Demon King?]

[I'll be losing a brother today.]

Puhwaak.

Purple magic erupted from Beelzebub's body.

It was a venom that couldn't be compared to Taehyun's or the Great Demons who had inherited power so far.

"Gilfer."

Taehyun stood in front of her, blocking her from unleashing her magic.

[…….]

Gilfer nodded silently.

She wouldn't fight Beelzebub here.

It was to finish destroying the barrier that hadn't been lifted yet.

Hwaak.

She opened her wings and flew into the sky.

Then, she snatched Mastema, who had become Rosaria's puppet.

[A woman who's not even worthy of being called an Archduke, a disgraced piece of trash, and a vampire bastard who doesn't know his place… not a bad warm-up opponent.]

[Do you still have the strength to chatter, Bug King?]

Igumun sneered.

He usually used the word 'bug' when looking down on humans, but now he was using it to mock Beelzebub's appearance.

Killkillkill.

Beelzebub burst into maniacal laughter.

[What are you so afraid of, vampire? Wasn't your goal the key? Did the Archduke seat you gained after making the oath of summons feel heavy?]

[When it comes to the greater good, you can be friends with the enemy.]

[Friends… you've been tainted by the thoughts of insignificant things in the meantime.]

[It's not a bad situation for me either, since I can sweep away the waste all at once.]

Countless red eyes, like those of a fly.

Those eerie eyes once again turned to Taehyun.

[The key. You must have done it. Do you think fate will change if you do that?]

Killkillkill.

No matter how much you struggle, you'll have no choice but to become my dog.

Beelzebub spat out curses.

[Tell me. Did you do this because you wanted to make an oath of summons?]

"No. That's an offer that's already passed."

[Hoo… then…?]

Taehyun's lips curled up at Beelzebub's question.

That bitter smile was no less than Beelzebub's.

"Today, here. It's your destiny to be eaten by me."

Tting.

[Unique skill Predation (SSS) has been activated.]

Jjeoeok.

A crimson shadow appeared beneath Taehyun's feet.

[That annoying mouth.]

Beelzebub frowned, feeling a faint trauma, and opened his wings.

[How long do you think I'll keep watching those insignificant things acting up?]

As the giant wings fluttered, the spread of poison accelerated.

Taehyun canceled Predation and retreated to where the Dragon Elders were.

At the same time, Igumun stepped forward.

Tsujujujuju.

Blood Field.

The blood-colored magic emitted around Igumun pushed back the poison.

In that gap, Taehyun controlled the magic he had opened up all at once.

Tting.

[Skill True Blood (SSS) has been activated. A great power awakens.]

[Skill Energy Drain (SSS) has been activated. Target is specified.]

[Skill Energy Compose (SSS) has been activated. Form is specified.]

Kiiiiing-

Pupuuk. Pupupuuk.

Vampiric magic stones were created in his body.

'Energy Drain', taking the form of chains, was embedded in the bodies of the seven elders, sucking up their magic power.

[We are….]

[To our lord….]

[Magic power….]

[Supply….]

[Until the limit….]

[Dragon Heart….]

[Squeeze….]

The seven elders muttered with resigned expressions.

Their once dignified and vibrant red eyes, which had represented the clan, were now like dull, lifeless fish eyes.

'These guys seem to be getting weirder and weirder.'

Even while thinking that, he quickly created the Philosopher's Stone.

Tting.

[Skill Primal Element (SSS) has been activated. A great power awakens.]

The power of the five elements maximized Taehyun's stats.

Pajeujeujeuk.

Power entered the hand holding the Dragonslayer Sword, and sparks flew.

He waited for the opportunity.

Kwaang. Kwaang. Kwaang.

The tentacles that Rosaria had taken out using the subspace gate were embedded in the ground, blocking Beelzebub's retreat.

Tting.

[Skill Dark Apostle (SSS) has been activated. Form is specified.]

Chiijijijiji.

According to Taehyun's will.

A giant double-edged axe made of magic was materialized in Typhon's hand.

[Khahahaha. Looks pretty useful!]

Typhon burst into laughter and imbued his power into the axe.

Kwaang!! Kwakwakwang!!

An absurd roar was heard from the axe that collided with Beelzebub's fingernails.

Increasing the body's reaction speed with the property of Thunder.

Maximizing power with the property of Fire.

Increasing cutting power with the property of Wind.

Sealing movement with the property of Earth.

Strengthening the body with the property of Ice.

[Hehehehehe.]

Typhon seemed satisfied and didn't stop swinging the axe.

At that moment.

Puuk.

Black thorns were embedded in Typhon's solid muscles.

Chiijik. Chiijijijik.

As the poison seeped in, the steel-like muscles instantly began to soften.

[Hmm?]

[Your physical strength has become insignificant, Giant King.]

With those words, Typhon's body, which boasted its strength, was torn to pieces.

Taehyun, who had finished restructuring his body, did not stand idly by at that moment.

Tting.

[Skill Dragon's Wrath (SSS) has been activated. Target is specified.]

Krrrreureu!!!

Beelzebub's movements, who was in the middle of tearing apart Typhon's muscles, faltered at the sudden spirit.

When he broke free from the brief state of stiffness.

Pajeujeujeujeu.

The Dragonslayer Sword emitting lightning was being swung at Beelzebub's neck.

At that time, the deepest part of the Abyss.

Another hidden area.

The three Great Demons, Mammon, Mephisto, and Asura, who were tracking Taehyun and Gilfer's traces.

They realized they had been tricked.

[It's Gilfer's trap.]

[Keuk. I thought things were going too smoothly.]

[We showed an unsightly appearance in front of the prey in front of us.]

Mammon was the first to grasp the situation.

[Join Mastema and return to Beelzebub-nim.]

Gilfer had long reigned at the top of the species.

If they left him alone, the entire hidden area would be played with.

Its purpose was naturally Beelzebub.

At that time.

Uuuuuung.

The gate that the three Great Demons had passed through seemed to distort and then disappeared.

Since it was made with Mastema's power, the gate, which could not be removed with ordinary physical force, was destroyed.

[Could it be? Was Mastema defeated?]

[We've been had.]

Asura spat out a hypothesis he didn't want to admit, and Mephisto chuckled.

Mammon, who quickly sorted out the situation, clicked his tongue.

[It hasn't been long since the memories of the Fairy race have returned. Beelzebub-nim will try not to use as much power as possible.]

[What are you worried about? Even so, he is an Archduke.]

Asura answered grumbling at Mammon's worries.

But this time, even Mammon didn't back down easily.

[What if. Gilfer and Kim Taehyun brought in more than three Archdukes? Archdukes other than Rosaria and Typhon. What if Hazar or Igumun cooperate?]

[…….]

[…….]

[Kim Taehyun. It wouldn't be strange if that guy made such a stage.]

[That's dangerous.]

[I agree.]

[First, let's recover Mastema and make him move.]

Keudeudeuk.

Mammon stabbed his fingernails into the spot where the gate had been.

A subtle crack appeared in the empty space, and Mephisto and Asura put their magic power into the gap.

Kwaaaaaaa.

The destroyed gate was forcibly activated.

[We will start connecting the gate from now on.]

Ancient Great Demon.

It didn't take long for them to enter the 15th District.

Okay, here's the translation:

Chapter 384

Just like Igmun said.

Within their domain, the Archduke's true power is beyond imagination.

This applied to Belzebub as well, who wasn't even fully focused on assimilating the Fairy King's power.

Purple magic was turning the area into a swamp.

A viscousness that felt like it was melting the entire body.

The magic swirling within the swamp was incredibly venomous.

Even with Igmun, Rosaria, and Typhon attacking together, they could only minimize its impact.

At this rate, there was a high probability that the entire area would become a swamp without a place to stand.

Ting.

[Skill: Archdemon's Heart (SSS) has been enhanced. Magic consumption is accelerated.]

[Skill: Demonization (SSS) has been enhanced. Magic consumption is accelerated.]

[Skill: Demon's Saliva (SSS) has been enhanced. Magic consumption is accelerated.]

Kiiing-

Trdrdeuk.

Chiijik.

Taehyun, in the form of Golper, stood in front of Belzebub.

Magic, a mix of deep blue and purple, seemed to rival that of the Archdemon.

Kilkilkil.

Belzebub suddenly burst into laughter.

[You've managed to come this far with that bug-like body?]

Puuuk!!

Puuk!!

Two spikes filled with poison.

Taehyun's and Belzebub's spikes pierced each other's bodies.

Chiijik. Chiijik.

Chiijijik.

The 'Demon's Saliva' that Taehyun activated wasn't for attacking, but to minimize the impact from the fiend's authority.

Even so...

'Crazy.'

The invading poison began to ravage every part of his body.

Kiiiiii-

'Archdemon's Heart' screamed, resisting the magic trying to engulf his body.

Ting.

[Skill: True Blood (SSS) has been enhanced.]

[Skill: Energy Drain (SSS) has been enhanced.]

Kaaaaaaa.

Tsujujujuju.

Jjuuuuuuk.

The third heart.

Only by enhancing the vampire's magic stone was he able to slow down the speed of the invading poison.

But...

'This is only a matter of time.'

Taehyun glanced at Rosaria, who was gathering purple magic.

She shook her head.

He instinctively gritted his teeth.

'Even with three Archdukes gathered... bearing the risk is unavoidable.'

The reason he called the elder class rather than the head class was to avoid the gaze of other Archdukes.

The reason he chose a hidden area was to lure Belzebub into the trap without suspicion.

Even though all of these plans went smoothly...

It seemed impossible to face Belzebub without him unleashing everything he had.

He was about to use 'Abyssal Rampage' even if it was reckless.

Puuuk!!

A blood sword pierced Belzebub's waist.

Following that...

Puk!!

Igmun, who had approached unnoticed, plunged his claws into Belzebub's chest.

[Kim Taehyun, if you're going to imitate me, do it properly!!]

Tsujujujujuju.

Crimson magic began to absorb the source of the venomous magic.

A massive force was absorbing another massive force.

[That vampire bastard...]

The poison emanating from Belzebub's body visibly weakened.

[Heh heh. What a sight this is, Lord of Flies!!]

Igmun mocked Belzebub, enhancing his authority.

Pressuring the opposing Archduke with an avatar, and even in a place that wasn't his domain.

The pleasure he felt was beyond what Taehyun could imagine.

Jureureuk. Jreureuk.

Kwaduk!!

A massive bundle of tentacles tightly gripped Belzebub's limbs.

[Aha ha ha ha ha. Forget about trying to escape.]

Rosaria couldn't hold back her laughter either, as she seemed to find Belzebub's current state amusing.

[You bug-like bastards...]

A succubus and incubus.

Those who stood at the pinnacle of their kind were now binding his body.

Belzebub was about to utter curses at this absurd situation when...

[Kuhahahaha!!]

Typhon, who had finished his ultra-speed regeneration, joined in from afar.

Kung. Kung. Kung. Kung.

He moved his massive body quickly and brought down an axe wreathed in flames.

A massive weapon wielded with immense force.

The attack was about to reach Belzebub's skull.

Puhwaaaak!!

The poison spewed from Belzebub's body melted the axe and sent Typhon flying.

[Keuhak... You...!! Why isn't the main body here!!]

Typhon shouted as if he felt wronged.

The Giant's tough body was of no help at all.

[Shut up.]

At Belzebub's rebuke, an auspicious poison surged from his body.

Drddddd.

The magic density in the area changed.

'Is this finally the real game?'

He could see it clearly with his enhanced 'Watcher's Eye.'

The massive magic was being released from Belzebub's horns and tail.

Chiijik. Chiijijik.

The three horns turned into four.

The ten fingernails took the form of sharp spikes, as if they were blades.

[No one can escape from me.]

It was like a death sentence.

Tuukwak!!

Kwajik!!

[......!!]

"......!!"

Massive spikes pierced Taehyun's and Igmun's chests.

Bug-like things.

Belzebub spat out magic mixed with rage.

At first, he thought he could handle them somehow with just the magic stones and wings.

A lowly nightmare queen and a degraded Archduke.

He thought that would be enough for an incubus who brought an avatar.

As expected.

The power of the three Archdukes wasn't significant.

The tough body that the Giant King boasted about was nowhere to be found.

The nightmare queen was saving her authority for some unknown reason.

And the Vampire Lord had a limit to the output of magic he was using.

He would tear them apart one by one.

The corners of his lips twitched at the thought of the future he envisioned.

But then.

Kim Taehyun.

Once again, this damn key created a variable.

Giant, Vampire, Demon, Dragon.

The power of the guy who accepted the magic of the four races as his own was worthy of being called an Archdemon.

Of course, he wasn't yet at the level of an Ancient Archdemon.

But if he used his hidden power, the king's authority, it wouldn't be difficult to reach the level of an Ancient Archdemon.

He belatedly regretted not yet assimilating the Fairy King's power.

If his power hadn't been scattered by the numerous racial wars.

If the memories of the fairy race hadn't disappeared due to the curse spread by the Lower Realm King.

If he hadn't wasted his power so many times due to Kim Taehyun's schemes.

He would have been able to fully make the Fairy King's existence his own long ago.

If he had completely assimilated that power, these insignificant things would be trembling before him now.

[There will be no more mistakes.]

That's why Belzebub released the power of his horns and tail.

It would take longer to assimilate the Fairy King.

But he would somehow acquire the key here, destroy Igmun's avatar, and take Rosaria and Typhon to make up for the loss.

If he could do that, it wouldn't be an unconditional loss for Belzebub either.

Chiijijijik.

Igmun's Blood Field melted from the surging poison.

[You still... had this much power left.]

Igmun couldn't hide his surprise.

He had only recently remembered the fairy race.

However, he didn't know that Belzebub had taken the Fairy King.

He simply thought that his power had weakened due to complacency over the long years.

It was chilling.

He tried to pull out Belzebub's spike somehow, but his body wouldn't listen.

At that time.

Kung. Kung. Kung. Kung.

Typhon, who had lost his axe, brought down his fists at an incredible speed.

What was even more unbelievable was that Belzebub, without even looking, was deflecting all of those attacks.

It was possible because he had a level several stages above the current Typhon.

Fortunately, the authority of the elements had inflicted a meaningful impact, allowing Taehyun and Igmun to escape from the spike.

[Typhon. You were once comparable to me, but now you've become an insignificant existence.]

[Kehaha Even if my head is crushed...]

Seogeok!!

Seogeok!!

Two spikes severed Typhon's arms.

Chiijiiii.

The invading poison hindered regeneration.

Just as Typhon, who had lost his arms, was about to lift his foot and crush him...

Ppeolleok.

The body of the Demon King flew towards Typhon's chest.

Puuuk.

Belzebub plunged five spikes into Typhon's chest.

The Giant King's body, which hadn't fully healed yet, couldn't block the venomous magic, as if it were tofu.

[Kak....]

Typhon rarely groaned.

Jjigeok. Jjijik. Jjijik.

As Belzebub moved his hands here and there, the Giant King's body was torn apart.

Soon, hidden inside it...

A massive magic stone revealed itself.

[Typhon!!]

[......!!]

Rosaria and Igmun hurriedly raised their magic power.

If Typhon fell here, the tide of the battle would shift dramatically.

The first of the group to move was Taehyun.

At the moment Belzebub's venomous fingernails were about to grab Typhon's magic stone.

"Where do you think you're going!!"

Ting.

[Unique Skill: Devour (SSS) has been activated. Target locked.]

Jjeoeok.

Kwajik!!

The jaws of Devour, which popped out of Typhon's body, bit off Belzebub's hand.

[......!!]

A brief moment of Belzebub's hesitation.

Taehyun didn't miss that moment.

"Don't touch my things!!"

Ting.

[Skill: Energy Compose (SSS) has been enhanced. Magic consumption is accelerated.]

He shouted and launched the seven orbs of life he had been supplying magic to.

Each one was a crystal of magic power made with the magic power of an elder-class dragon.

The impact alone would be significant.

Belzebub also felt an ominous energy, and pulled back the body that had approached Typhon.

Kwaduk.

He grabbed one of the red orbs that was persistently aiming for him.

Hwareureuk!!

Red Dragon Phils.

The essence of magic containing the red clan's spirit exhaled its breath.

A massive fire demon engulfed him.

But that was all.

[What can you do with something like this.]

Belzebub put strength into the hand holding the red orb.

Pajik.

Jjeojeok. Jjeojeojeok.

Along with the sound of cracking.

Chiijiii.

The orb melted away.

It was a painful loss for Taehyun.

But it was a decent exchange, as Typhon and Igmun were able to pull their bodies away in the meantime.

Igmun belatedly created a new Blood Field.

[I'll tear apart those bug-like limbs.]

Hundreds of blood swords poured from the crimson curtain.

Kilkilkilkil.

Belzebub regenerated the arm that had been bitten off by Devour and flicked his fingers.

Many blood swords couldn't penetrate the poison and melted away.

It was the difference in output between the avatar and the main body.

Rosaria, who was watching the scene, clicked her tongue.

[Igmun. How about using Harmonious Energy for the first time in a while? With that technique, even in your current state...]

[Don't talk nonsense.]

Igmun snarled as if he didn't need to hear anymore.

The nightmare race called succubi and the vampire race called incubi were once under Lilith.

In preparation for the territory war, Lilith used to train the nightmare race and the vampire race so that their powers could resonate.

Igmun rejected the suggestion, which was made with the memory of that time in mind.

[If you lose another avatar here. This time, you'll really become weaker than me.]

Aha ha ha ha.

Rosaria burst into laughter mixed with mockery.

Ppadeureuk.

Igmun gritted his teeth.

[I'd rather die than combine forces with you.]

He chose the Blood Rampage.

Tsujujujuju!!

Crimson magic soared from his body for a moment.

Blood swords with the power of sealing were created in both hands.

Kwaaaaaaa.

He used Blood Flower.

At the same time, two more magic stones were created in his heart.

Those magic stones began to absorb the magic power in the area.

'To use this much power with an avatar... as expected, an Archduke is an Archduke.'

While Taehyun was admiring Igmun's power.

[There will be a risk to using such power with an avatar.]

Rosaria coldly assessed the situation.

The poison in the area was weakening.

Gilper was dragging Mastema around, releasing the barrier.

"It's almost over."

The reason they created the current stage was to separate the Fairy King from Belzebub's body.

To do that, they needed to drag Belzebub into the Mental World.

And to drag him into the Mental World.

'They have to deplete his existence as much as possible.'

"Rosaria."

[Yeah. I know.]

Purple magic scattered from Rosaria's body.

She was releasing the authority she had been saving all this time at once.

[You're plotting something nasty!!]

Belzebub shouted, shook off Igmun, who was clashing swords with him, and headed straight for her.

Taehyun, holding the Dragon Slayer Sword, stood in front of Rosaria.

Ting.

[Skill: Abyssal Rampage (SSS) has been activated. A massive power awakens.]

[Skill: Beastification (SSS) has been activated. Target the mimicry area. A massive power awakens.]

Kkaang!!!

The Dragon Slayer Sword bounced off.

Pupupupuk.

Taehyun endured ten spikes with his body.

'I have to endure.'

It felt like the invading poison was melting his brain.

Instinctively.

He grabbed two of Belzebub's spikes with the hand of the beast, which hadn't been released yet.

Walkak.

Blood gushed from his mouth.

"Keuheup...."

[Contractor!! It's done!!]

How sweet those words sounded.

Ting.

[Skill: Ataraxia (SSS) has been activated. Target locked.]

[Skill: Ataraxia (SSS) has been enhanced. A massive power awakens.]

[Skill: Queen's Territory - Personal Space (???) invades.]

Hwaaaaaak.

Just as purple magic swept over Taehyun and Belzebub.

A new stage unfolded.

Episode 385

Beelzebub opened his eyes.

[Heh... Heheheh...]

He couldn't help but chuckle.

Because of the scene before him.

A crimson sky.

A vast field resembling a desert.

Giant towers erected everywhere, as if flaunting his domain.

How long had it been since his last visit?

This time, a massive castle stood behind the towers.

Kim Tae-hyun's mental world.

A place where a monster he dismissed as a 'doppelganger' resided.

[To drag my main body into a mental world again.]

Heheheheheh.

Against his will, he couldn't help but laugh.

The fact that he, the main body, had been affected by Rosaria's power felt rather shocking.

He had been constantly wary of mind control.

Unlike the archdemons of old who couldn't ascend to the seat of a Grand Duke despite their individual powers.

Though the weakest among the current Grand Dukes, Rosaria had risen to the pinnacle of succubi after Lilith, achieving the status of a Grand Duke.

He hadn't let his guard down.

The problem was that she knew it too.

[Damn succubi, crossing the line.]

She refrained from using her specialty, mind control.

And finally succeeded in using her power through Kim Tae-hyun.

Being played by a being he had disregarded didn't sit well with him.

Gnash.

Beelzebub frowned.

[How long do you intend to hold back my main body, Fairy King?]

Fairy King Elven.

How many ancient archdemons had perished trying to obtain her?

And yet, having finally taken her.

Even after countless years, she was hindering him instead of helping.

All of this was happening because he hadn't completely given up on taking the Fairy King.

Beelzebub glanced at his magic stone.

Over the long years, it had been tainted by venomous magic, and a faint magical power that only he could sense lay dormant within.

Countless variables had already arisen.

Even if he were to stabilize himself now, he doubted whether he could fully assimilate the power as he had initially hoped.

[A mere fairy. Still not yielding her body even in death?]

Without Elven's power, it would be difficult to achieve complete victory in the domain war, and he couldn't even dare to dream of a showdown with the Underworld King.

He had to reduce the risks.

Since variables had arisen in fully obtaining the Fairy King's power.

He had to somehow acquire the key and create new possibilities.

To do that, he had to escape this place and subjugate those damn Grand Dukes first.

After all, Kim Tae-hyun alone couldn't stand against him.

Rosaria, Typhon, Igmun.

The moment he crushed those arrogant bastards.

[It will be a new beginning for the domain war.]

He would mobilize all the archdemons and wipe them out, making them pay the price.

Just as he was deciding the deaths of countless species.

[You seem to be deep in thought, Bug King.]

At the sudden voice, Beelzebub turned his head.

There stood the doppelganger in the form of Kim Tae-hyun.

The being closest to the King at this point in time.

The arrangement prepared by the King for the key, and the true owner of this mental world.

[If I eliminate you, I can leave this place.]

[Why don't you just beg for your life?]

Heeheehee.

The doppelganger let out a vile laugh.

Unlike in the previous mental world, the current body is close to the main body.

Having decided to take Kim Tae-hyun instead of the Fairy King.

There was no need to limit the output of magic power.

And yet, such boldness.

[How do you want me to kill you?]

Crackle. Crackle.

Poisonous fumes rose from Beelzebub's body.

The simplest way to break through a mental world is to subdue its owner.

Overwhelm the enemy's prepared traps with overwhelming power, then collapse the space, plunging both the caster Rosaria and the medium Kim Tae-hyun into shock.

If the Fairy King is impossible.

He would accept new power through the key.

A bitter smile appeared on Beelzebub's lips as he整理 his thoughts.

Because he was certain that everything would go according to plan the moment he escaped this place.

[Even if it's you. You won't be able to face the current me.]

He walked towards the doppelganger, chuckling.

[You foolish fool. You've mistaken your opponent.]

Thud.

Beelzebub's thorns pierced the doppelganger's body.

Crackling.

The rising poison melted the internal organs and rotted the skin.

The doppelganger's face contorted at the unexpectedly powerful force.

[Tsk.]

Belatedly.

Crack.

The jaws of gluttony, symbolizing the King's power, revealed themselves from under his feet.

Thinking of swallowing him whole without having to pull out the thorns.

But even before the jaws could swallow their prey.

Craaaackle.

The sunken poison melted the jaws.

As if he hadn't expected it.

The doppelganger wore a rare expression of bewilderment.

[How did you become so weak?]

Hehehehehe.

[Where has that arrogant power gone?]

Heheheheheheheh.

[Or perhaps. You were never able to handle my power in the first place!]

Kakkakakak.

Watching the doppelganger, who was unable to retaliate properly due to being poisoned, Beelzebub burst into maniacal laughter.

He laughed so much that tears welled up in his fly-like red eyes.

[You dare to speak with that bug-like face.]

Spit.

The doppelganger spat out purple-tinged saliva.

[Tsk tsk. Your internal organs must already be rotting. I will have a place prepared for you.]

With those words, Beelzebub retrieved his thorns.

Since his power had already penetrated every part of his body, there was no need to use force.

At this rate, the body of the doppelganger would melt away, and the mental world would collapse.

Sure enough.

Every part of the doppelganger's body began to rot and melt.

Even in that situation, the doppelganger stubbornly opened his mouth.

[Can't you hear it? The voice calling out to you desperately.]

The way his purple-stained lips twitched was so clumsy.

[A dying guy is all talk. No one can... ]

Harm.

Just as he was about to say that.

[…zebub….]

A voice was heard in his head.

The faint voice began to become clearer and clearer.

[Bee…lze…bub….]

[…….]

[Resentment is a truly terrible thing.]

The doppelganger pointed behind him with dying eyes.

He turned his head.

There, a small girl was closing her eyes.

[……!!]

Beelzebub's red eyes trembled.

Although the appearance was different.

He instinctively knew.

The being reflected in his countless red eyes was definitely.

[Elven… How could it be you….]

Even before Beelzebub could grasp the situation that had befallen him.

[Finally, this moment has come.]

Elven grinned and opened her eyes.

In the red eyes, darker than any species in the Lower World.

There was madness.

[Please die, Beelzebub.]

Swoosh.

Together with colorless magic power.

Beelzebub's vision was reversed.

At the same time.

At the edge of the double mental world.

Rosaria's personal space.

There, Tae-hyun and Rosaria were watching Beelzebub.

Beelzebub was panicking between the melting doppelganger and the newly appeared little girl.

"Is that guy the Fairy King?"

At Tae-hyun's question, Rosaria shook her head.

[Fairy King Elven. Even I only recently recalled her… Still, I have never actually seen her.]

"Even so, to be in the form of a child… Something feels off."

Until now, among the highest-ranking species capable of polymorphing into human forms, none had taken the form of a child.

Leaving aside personal preferences.

This is because there is a limit to the magic power that can be manifested in a small body.

Surely that would be the case.

It was unexpected that the being presumed to be the Fairy King was personified as a girl of about ten years old.

Of course, Tae-hyun and Rosaria did not know Elven's appearance, so they were merely speculating while looking at the embarrassed Beelzebub.

[It's just an illusion created by my power. But it will be a harsh time for the Demon King.]

Rosaria, who was maintaining the double mental world through Tae-hyun, said with certainty.

"You think Beelzebub will be intimidated by the Fairy King in that form."

[Perhaps.]

Even before she became a Grand Duke.

From the time she was an ordinary succubus belonging to Lilith's domain, the Fairy King's infamy was famous in the Lower World.

Just as Jormungandr and Orgal joined forces to topple Typhon.

Elven and the Fairy race were dragged down by Diablo and Beelzebub.

And dozens of ancient archdemons who followed them.

Comparing only their prime skills, Elven was equal to many Grand Dukes in their main bodies.

"I can't even imagine it just from hearing about it."

[Neither can I. What has been passed down about her was like a legend. Even the King regretted not being able to meet her.]

"The Underworld King?"

[Her powers were fundamentally different from those of other Grand Dukes.]

"……?"

Tae-hyun wore a questioning expression.

After preparing a stage like now.

He had asked her about Elven, but she had always said that she had nothing to say.

But now she's spilling it all out like this?

[Don't look at me like that. It's not like my memories have completely returned either.]

"So what exactly is the Fairy King's power?"

[Great Magic.]

"……."

Tae-hyun was speechless at the unexpected power for a moment.

Rosaria's explanation continued.

[The King said that magic power is something that all species in the Lower World have, but the fairy race's is said to be more special.]

"Is it like the Dragon Heart of the dragon race?"

Tae-hyun asked, recalling the dragon race's magic stone, which possessed a huge amount of magic power.

They are also a representative species that reigns over the Abyss with their innate strong body and magic power.

[Similar, but also different.]

A race that no one can look down on.

In and of themselves, they are Grand Duke-level, but they are noble beings who never sit in the seat of a Grand Duke.

If the former Underworld King had killed Diablo a little earlier, she would still be alive.

Perhaps the course of the past racial war would have been reversed, she added.

[Well, if the plan succeeds, it will be easier to understand by seeing it for yourself.]

"Why don't you remember someone like that?"

[How would I know the King's will?]

"……."

[The existence of the Fairy King has emerged in the Lower World's memories, and it has been revealed that she has not completely disappeared from Beelzebub's body. The contractor just needs to somehow acquire that power.]

"Of course. I'll leave the outside to you."

It was a story about Igmun.

If Igmun, who had promised cooperation, found out about the Fairy King's life or death, he might change his attitude.

Rosaria's body gradually faded as she nodded.

Although the time outside and inside flows differently, it was getting tight to leave her body empty.

[It's just a clone. No matter how rampant he becomes, there is no reason why Typhon and I can't stop him. What I'm worried about is the contractor… In the worst case, use 'that'.]

With those words, Rosaria completely left the outside of the personal space.

'Does that mean I should assume the worst situation?'

Tae-hyun watched Beelzebub without deliberately answering.

The excited guy didn't even know that all of this was Rosaria's power.

He was pouring his magic power into the Fairy King without holding back, and Elven's form was responding appropriately.

The existence that was strong in attrition was gradually weakening.

'Is there not much left?'

Tae-hyun quietly.

Waited for the opportunity.

386

A new figure appeared in Beelzebub's vision.

It was Diablo, who had been extinguished by the king.

The Fairy King had used his specialty, illusion.

[Beelzebub. Give up. You cannot swallow this body with your power.]

[Shut your mouth!! A mere part of the main body!!]

Beelzebub, enraged, scattered poison.

Diablo's materialized form melted away, and Elven's body was dyed purple.

[Heh heh. An evil demon bullying a child. You play like you look.]

The doppelganger, still maintaining its form, sneered at Beelzebub.

[A fake like you. Still not extinguished?]

Thwack.

Beelzebub directly impaled the doppelganger's body with thorns.

Screeeeeech!!

Blood flowed from his wide-open red eyes.

But something was strange.

Even though it was poison strong enough to erase a form,

he felt like his magic was being sucked in.

He felt his blood turn cold.

[What… what are you?]

"Guess. Who could it be?"

The doppelganger smirked and shook his body.

The skin that had been rotting away in purple moments ago had returned to normal.

[Could it be….]

The moment the doubt turned to certainty, he knew.

He had been played by Rozaria's power.

"Did you enjoy the dream?"

[I'll kill you.]

"Wasn't that the right only for the strong?"

The trembling figure from moments ago was nowhere to be seen.

Heh... Heh heh heh....

[Does a key dare to speak of the main body's power?]

"You're an idiot."

[……!!]

"Where do you think you are?"

You are no longer strong.

He said, confirming the drastically weakened presence compared to the beginning.

"From now on, how about we take some time to get to know each other?"

Taehyun unleashed the magic power he had recovered in Rozaria's personal space.

It was temporary, but

that power was no less than Beelzebub's.

"Die if you don't like it."

The words he said about taking the time to get to know each other.

Those weren't just empty words.

This was an artificial mental world created by Rozaria, and

for Taehyun, Rozaria's contractor, who was already with a monster called a doppelganger in the mental world, it was the best place to show his skills.

Thwack thwack thwack thwack.

All sorts of thorns pierced Taehyun's body.

The poison that symbolized Beelzebub's power engulfed his body.

Clearly, its size was no less than what he had used on Igmun's clone.

It was a magical power that Kim Taehyun, with a human body and mind, could not withstand.

It certainly would be.

"You've gotten weaker."

Taehyun smirked with a bitter smile.

Was that all?

Taehyun was rapidly analyzing the magic power being injected into his body.

He was trying to find the Fairy King's magic power within Beelzebub's magic power.

There was no way Beelzebub wouldn't know that fact.

Beelzebub, rarely agitated, spewed out poison, but the more he did, the more Taehyun accepted it all, approaching the source of the magic power.

Kiiiiing-.

Kiiiiiii-.

Two magic stones, one from the demon race and one from the vampire race, screamed and accelerated.

With the skill 'True Blood,' he sucked in Beelzebub's magic power, refined the power with the 'Great Demon's Heart,' and looked for opportunities with the 'Watcher's Eye.'

[You're pulling some tricks!!]

Memories of the Fairy race suddenly came back.

Now he seemed to know.

All of this situation wasn't to completely digest her power, but

to separate the Fairy King Elven, who was dwelling in his body.

[That damn Lower Realm King….]

Only then did Beelzebub realize the reason why he had been lured here, and he burst into anger.

Taehyun had already accepted a considerable amount of Beelzebub's magic stone.

Even Beelzebub's power was being limited by 'Demon's Saliva' and 'Devour.'

At this rate, he was bound to be tracked for Elven's magic power.

A key might cause some variable.

He had to stop it.

That thought filled Beelzebub's head.

Azure eyes symbolizing the Celestial Race scanned Beelzebub's body.

The countless race wars he had participated in, succumbing to the Lower Realm King.

He remembered the absolute being from the Upper Realm who had slashed Beelzebub's entire body to pieces.

He shuddered.

Instinctively, he tried to shove the thorns into those azure eyes.

No, he was trying to shove them in, but

Crunch.

The maw of Devour that had emerged from Taehyun's body chewed up the thorns as they were.

"Did I get stronger? Or did you get weaker?"

Taehyun returned the words Beelzebub had said earlier.

[You bastard!!!]

A massive poison exploded from Beelzebub's body.

Crack. Crackle.

It was not only infecting the area, but also dominating the space.

Whether by choice or not,

the magic stone, which could be said to be the source of power, had gone berserk.

It was only natural that the amount of magic power Taehyun was accepting increased rapidly.

Even though it was a mental world,

Cough.

Taehyun vomited blood.

But his face was smiling.

Because he could see it clearly with his 'Watcher's Eye' that had been strengthened to the limit.

The other magic power dwelling in Beelzebub's magic power that he had never seen before.

What color should he call it?

It was being eroded by purple magic power, but

the color of the original magic power was

'Colorless.'

He recognized that the magic power had no color.

Hwaaaaa.

Unlike the shaking azure eyes,

crimson magic power bloomed in the red eyes.

Crack.

The swamp of Devour spread beneath his feet.

"Shall we take a look at what happened that day?"

Crunch!!!

The maw of Devour swallowed Taehyun and Beelzebub's bodies.

The two beings that had been shaking the personal space disappeared in an instant.

The place where Taehyun and Beelzebub had disappeared.

Suddenly, a maw of Devour appeared there.

Crack.

The doppelganger revealed himself from within the opened maw.

The battle between Taehyun and Beelzebub was contained in his ominously shining red eyes.

[That damn original. He has grown surprisingly.]

The technique Taehyun used a moment ago was certainly unusual.

The power of the Archduke was only an aid.

The stature of the being called Kim Taehyun was already at the end of the chosen top tier.

It seemed to have reached the beginning of the Archduke.

If he continued to grow and grow like this,

he would soon achieve a stature like a complete Archduke.

When that time came, there would be only a handful of people who could face Taehyun in the Lower Realm.

Heh.

A bitter corner of his mouth rose.

[I need to steel myself.]

The doppelganger whistled and left the mental world.

As Taehyun had done, his opportunity had not yet come.

But it would come before long.

Until then, he intended to watch quietly.

Originally, he had intended to infiltrate Beelzebub's mental world and read his memories, but

Beelzebub's resistance, which had gone berserk, was stronger than expected.

Taehyun was ejected somewhere in his world in an unstable state.

It was a world dominated by poison that could not be looked at.

Unconsciousness.

But that was instinct.

Taehyun diligently moved, trying not to miss the flow of colorless magic power.

How long had he moved, avoiding the poison?

Soon he was able to reach a place with a huge magic stone.

The three bodies that formed the basis of Beelzebub's power.

The Great Demon's Horn.

The Great Demon's Tail.

The Great Demon's Heart.

Before his eyes was the Great Demon's Heart, which possessed the most magic power.

He couldn't use Devour.

The current Taehyun had exhausted all his magic power just by approaching this place.

No, would skills even activate in this place?

Taehyun approached the magic stone with that thought in mind.

[You've finally come.]

Like Rozaria.

It was the compassionate voice of a mature woman.

Taehyun's hand, which had been reaching for the magic stone, stopped in mid-air.

'Fairy King?'

[I used to be called that too.]

'…….'

[Key. Are you also after my power?]

The voice that asked that was excessively melancholic.

'You look different from what I heard.'

In order to face the Fairy King, not only Beelzebub but also dozens of Great Demons under his command had to be deployed.

The Fairy King Elven that Taehyun had imagined was a bit more robust.

Perhaps she read that thought.

A chuckling voice echoed in Taehyun's mind.

[You should know by looking at Typhon? Being in this state for a long time causes damage to the stature. Reading memories is rude. Surely you didn't come here in this state and not intend to have your memories read?]

Taehyun flinched.

That meant that Beelzebub could also read Taehyun's memories.

He didn't think the guy had that much reason left, but there wasn't much time.

'Let's go with me. Fairy King.'

[Is that a proposal?]

'Isn't being here just going to be swallowed by Beelzebub?'

[A bit disappointing.]

'……?'

[I thought you would make an interesting proposal to me, like you did to Typhon.]

'…….'

[Did you really think I would just accept it if you said, 'I've come to save you, so let's go'?]

His mind went blank in the face of an unexpected situation.

He couldn't deny it.

He had just assumed that she would want to escape since she had been forcibly swallowed.

'Nothing is easy.'

He recalled the case of Typhon.

At the time, he didn't seem very interested in the revival of the Giant race.

He just needed new motivation as a reason to come back to life.

In Typhon's case, it was Rozaria, but

in the case of the Fairy King?

There was too little information about her.

[To think you're only thinking about that now. Don't you think you're being too insincere?]

Cackle.

The Fairy King burst into laughter.

[I was hoping that 'that man' chosen by God would come, but well, you have your own cute side?]

'Is there anything else you want?'

[Hmm~ there is something I want. I wonder if you can grant it with that body. Not enough? No, I'm sure. It's absolutely impossible with that body.]

'…….'

Taehyun was once again lost in thought at the Fairy King's confident attitude.

A moment ago, she had said something with a nuance that she had been waiting for the Lower Realm King.

If so.

'I will let you meet the king.'

The Fairy King, who had been grumbling at the sudden proposal, showed interest.

[How?]

Taehyun shrugged his shoulders.

'I'm walking the path he walked. As long as it doesn't harm the king's plan, there's nothing I can't do. I don't think it's too late to talk about the conditions then?'

In his memory, the king had mentioned the word fairy, and immediately a quest related to the Fairy race had occurred.

Rozaria also said that the king of the past wanted to meet the Fairy King, so it was a proposal that wouldn't be bad for either side.

[Okay. Then shall we promise?]

'I can't use skills here….'

He was about to say, 'cannot,' when.

Suddenly, colorless magic power seemed to be leaking from Beelzebub's magic stone.

The ten-year-old girl he had seen earlier appeared.

[Take my hand. That's how the contract is made. Key of the Lower Realm King.]

As he hesitated, she grabbed Taehyun's hand with both hands.

It was instant.

His eyes lost their function in the subtly blooming colorless magic power.

Something wriggling flowed into his body.

[Fate… misfortune… future… the king is….]

She seemed to be saying something, but

after a while.

He could no longer hear anything.

He opened his eyes.

The first thing he saw was Beelzebub vomiting a purple liquid.

Next to him.

There was the ten-year-old girl, Elven, who was full of poison.

[Cough… Hack… Why….]

Even as he vomited, Beelzebub reached out his hand to Elven, who had been separated from his body.

He was trying to swallow her again.

Whack.

Taehyun grabbed Beelzebub's trembling arm.

Screeeeeech.

Since he had consumed a considerable amount of existence power just by approaching the magic stone.

His body was not being protected from the guy's poison.

Taehyun, who had bent over, hugged Elven and stepped back.

He even staggered because he had no strength in his legs.

[Give… her… back….]

The dignity of the Archduke was nowhere to be found.

It was a hideous appearance that wouldn't be strange even if it was a fly.

[Give her back…!!]

Beelzebub's red eyes, screaming, glistened.

The gleaming eyes looked so greedy and ominous.

Taehyun involuntarily took a step back.

The monster's venom was already starting to consume the space.

Fighting the berserk monster here would not benefit Taehyun.

Rather, the chances of losing the Elven he had managed to separate would only increase.

'I need to get out of here.'

Crimson magic flared in Taehyun's red eyes.

It wasn't to use a skill, but a signal to Rozaria.

But why?

There was no response from Rozaria outside.

Two hypotheses came to mind.

Either Rozaria intended to trap Taehyun here, or

The situation outside wasn't good enough for her to monitor what was happening here.

It was unlikely that Rozaria would betray Taehyun now.

If there was a reason, it would be the latter.

'Could it be that Igmun betrayed me?'

Having already lost considerable power, he might be greedy for Elven.

Just as that thought flashed through his mind,

Taehyun shook his head.

'It's too early to jump to conclusions.'

He stared directly at Beelzebub in front of him.

The monster was beginning its second rampage.

This was because the mana had become unstable as Elven, who had been harbored for a long time, was separated.

Chijijijijiji.

Cracks appeared in the space.

Something must have happened to Rozaria outside, or

Perhaps the space itself couldn't handle Beelzebub's rampaging mana.

The encroachment was accelerating.

'It's dangerous.'

Fortunately, Beelzebub was unable to control the mana in his mind and body due to the continued rampage.

Beelzebub's body, which was changing grotesquely every moment, was being deformed.

Now was the perfect time to retreat.

Taehyun made a decision.

It might come as a shock to Rozaria, but

He had to force his way out of here.

To do so, he used 'Apostle of the Gate' by using the little mana he had left.

This should be enough to escape the multiple mental worlds.

He could move to where the doppelganger was, to Taehyun's space.

From then on, he could escape on his own as soon as his mana recovered.

Of course.

'If the doppelganger doesn't interfere.'

Whatever the situation.

It would be better than dealing with the berserk Beelzebub here.

Kwaaaa.

Just as he was about to throw himself into the gate in front of him.

Thud.

Something sticky grabbed Taehyun's ankle.

Chi-i-i-ik.

A chilling sensation ran down his spine along with the pain in his ankle.

Looking down, Beelzebub's elongated arm, which was no longer recognizable, was tangled around it.

"Hng...!!"

He swallowed a groan at the pain of his ankle melting.

He looked at the monster's torso connected to his arm.

The grotesquely changing body had stopped transforming.

[Where... are you... going....]

A grating voice sent shivers down his spine.

And.

"......!!"

In the red eyes that had not yet lost their light, a magic stone with a huge amount of mana condensed like a time bomb came into view.

It wasn't just the magic stone.

Chi-ik. Chi-ik. Chi-ik.

Vapor was emitted from the monster's body.

Mana stone, horns, tail.

The venom emitted from the three body parts was evaporating.

Kudddd.

Beelzebub's appearance began to change again.

A little before Taehyun faced the berserk Beelzebub.

Immediately after Rozaria left Taehyun and exited the personal space.

Igmun and the three archdukes surrounded Beelzebub and Taehyun, facing each other.

The seven dragon elders had poured all their mana into Taehyun and were exhausted.

[Kukuk.... A mental world, huh. You've prepared an interesting stage. Did you even bring him into your personal space?]

Igmun said, looking at Rozaria, who had just emerged from the mental world.

To be precise, it was a multiple mental world where personal spaces were mixed.

Rozaria deliberately did not say that out loud.

This was because the time she spent in the mental world was long, but it was only a moment in outside time.

[Ahahaha. Did you remember something bad?]

To hide her true purpose.

Rozaria even smiled to provoke Igmun's emotions.

[Rozaria, this is my last warning. Before I cut off your precious tentacles, be careful with every word you say to this lord.]

It was Typhon who reacted to Igmun's warning.

[You!! How dare you use that tone with this lord's fiancé. If only this lord's body was healthy, someone like you wouldn't be able to act so boldly!!]

[Who are you, a degraded one, barking in front of? Should I seal up that weak body of yours again?]

[Kuhahahaha. It's a good day to cut off the head of an ignorant bat!!]

Kwarurururu.

Tsujujujuju.

Authority swirled from Typhon and Igmun's bodies.

Rozaria clicked her tongue at the sight.

[Pitiful things. The contractor told you not to fight.]

She looked at Taehyun and Beelzebub, who were stopped like dead men.

If it was time inside, it would have been enough time to infiltrate Beelzebub's mental world by now.

She was waiting for Taehyun's signal.

Crack. Crack.

Cracks appeared in the space.

Mana of each kind leaked from the cracks.

Typhon and Igmun, who looked like they were about to clash, turned their heads.

The cracks expanded and turned into gates in an instant.

Kwaaaa.

Three great demons emerged from the forcibly opened gate.

[These are unexpected faces.]

It was Mammon who said that.

He frowned as he checked the faces of the archdukes surrounding his master.

[Kukuk. I agree.]

[Even if they are archdukes, only Rozaria is intact. Even she is weakened to an unbelievable extent.]

Mephisto and Asura checked the condition of the three archdukes and raised their fighting spirit.

Three archdukes.

Originally, it was a force that no demon in the lower world could handle.

However, that was only possible assuming that the force was intact.

The current archdukes were not at a level that they could not handle.

Mammon, who had grasped the situation, said in a cold voice.

[We will deal with the archdukes.]

[Kikik. This one will take on Rozaria. I will finally taste those beautiful tentacles.]

Mephisto, who didn't even wipe the drool from his mouth, scanned the tentacles with his sinister red eyes.

[Ahahaha. You will have to pay dearly for ignoring this lady.]

[Rozaria!! This lord will take care of that weak demon spawn. Your tentacles are not allowed to anyone!!]

It was Typhon who shouted so excitedly and tried to unleash his authority.

Suddenly.

Kwarurururu.

An unprecedented amount of mana surged from Beelzebub's body.

Magic stone, horns, tail.

One of them was berserk.

As the enormous venom swirled, the power of the three great demons was strengthened as well.

[Ha.]

Igmun showed a dumbfounded reaction.

The highest-ranking subordinates become stronger depending on the power of the master they serve.

No, that law applies not only to the highest-ranking species but to all demons.

The fact that Typhon was revived and the power of the giants was strengthened, and

The fact that the power of the succubus race next to Rozaria is strengthened is also for the same reason.

In that sense, the great demons in front of them were emitting unbelievable presence in response to Beelzebub's power.

Beelzebub, who had been hiding his power until the end, and the great demons who were confident even in the face of the archdukes.

Something about the situation was strange.

[Rozaria, you. What are you hiding from this lord?]

[Oh my. It's rude to ask a lady about her privacy.]

Rozaria shrugged her shoulders at the gaze that looked like she would tear her apart.

That action was no different from the appearance of her usual contractor.

[Kuhahahaha. There is no lady as beautiful as you.]

Typhon burst into hearty laughter as he watched.

With that laughter as the end.

[You're all out of your minds.]

[Don't let your guard down. They are archdukes.]

[Kik. There's no way I'd be afraid of an archduke who isn't at full strength.]

The ancient great demons rushed at the three archdukes.

Gilfer took a deep breath.

He had released most of the barriers using Mastema.

However, the ancient great demons would be able to tear through the space on their own and enter.

As expected.

The mana of the three ancient great demons who noticed the situation first was detected.

If the opponents were them.

It would be difficult for the current archdukes to deal with them.

[This one must also participate.]

Mastema was already on the verge of death.

Although he was not a brother who had been with him since ancient times.

This guy is also called a great demon and is one of the best warriors of the demon race.

How did such a guy break down like this?

Gilfer shook his head.

His brother Kim Taehyun would dispose of him.

At that time.

He flinched.

The power engraved deep within Gilfer's body wriggled.

Kwaaaa.

True blue mana was boiling.

No, it was only the mana of Beelzebub that he had accepted that was being strengthened.

The original mana only boiled up reflexively to resist that power.

[Did it go berserk!!]

Gilfer shouted involuntarily.

The demon king's body is connected to all the great demons.

In that sense, the current symptom was a phenomenon that only occurred when Beelzebub completely lost his mind, which was as rare as being counted since ancient times.

It's dangerous.

Beelzebub's rampage, which even made the great fairy king on the verge of death.

Although it was only at the starting point now.

There was no way Kim Taehyun could withstand it if he reached the end.

Leaving Mastema behind.

Gilfer hurriedly spread his wings.

Taehyun stared at Beelzebub in front of him.

The changed appearance, which was difficult to imagine as the original appearance, was familiar.

'Asmodeus.'

It resembled the monster's berserk appearance that he had seen in Hazard's lair before.

The difference was that Beelzebub had become even more demonic, not a dragon.

Chi-i-i-i-i.

Instead of venom being emitted, it was burning in the form of purple smoke.

The aura felt from the five horns and four red eyes was incomparable to what it was a moment ago.

'Is this the monster's true form?'

Gulp.

Taehyun swallowed involuntarily.

He thought he had grown and developed to the point where he could face an archduke, but

His body was trembling at the monster's power that had revealed its true colors.

'I would believe it if it was a monster walking out of hell.'

Taehyun thought so and tightened his grip on Elven.

The monster's red eyes, which were moving from side to side, stopped at Elven, who was in Taehyun's arms.

Ssuuuk!!

With a trajectory, the monster's arm stretched out in a surprise attack.

Clang!!

The dragonslaying sword that Taehyun instinctively materialized knocked away the arm.

Chi-i-i-ik.

"......!!"

The dragonslaying sword corroded without even withstanding a single blow.

Ssuuuk!! Ssuuk!!

The monster's two arms continued to aim for Elven.

Ten spines stretched out abnormally and aimed for Taehyun's limbs.

Pook.

Taehyun's arm, which had been pierced by one of them, melted.

It happened before he could even take any action.

Unlike the ankle that he had managed to regenerate, it was not regenerating.

'I mustn't touch it.'

Taehyun moved his feet diligently.

At that time.

Kuwaaaa.

An enormous venom gathered in the monster's mouth.

It looked as if a dragon was breathing out.

"......!!"

At the same time as Taehyun flew his body to the side.

Kwajjijijiji!!!

A stream of acidic breath tore through the space and passed.

"You were hiding such power well."

Taehyun muttered as he watched the torn space turn purple.

Venom gathered in the monster's mouth once again.

The retreat was not easy due to the encroached space.

Taehyun wrapped himself in the mana of Devouring.

At the same time as the monster breathed out.

Jjeooo.

The jaws of Devouring swallowed the breath.

Chi-i-i-i-i.

Offset.

The jaws of Devouring melted away just by offsetting a single attack.

Drip.

Blood flowed from Taehyun's red eyes.

The overload was slowly coming.

At that time.

[Shall I help?]

A familiar voice was heard in his head.

'.......'

[Looks like you need help?]

It wasn't the doppelganger who was saying that.

'You...'

Taehyun's gaze turned to the girl held in his only arm.

The red eyes, curved like a crescent moon, were looking at Taehyun.

388화

[Shall I help you?]

It was clearly Elven who said it.

Playfulness was woven into her crescent moon-shaped crimson eyes.

"Are you awake?"

Hiding his confusion, Taehyun asked calmly.

[I couldn't just stand by, our warrior's situation seemed so dire.]

Elven didn't even open her mouth.

But her playful voice echoed in Taehyun's head.

Beyond the playfulness.

Was it because he sensed the madness hidden deeper within?

Taehyun flinched without realizing it.

"How are you going to help? Are you lending me your authority or something?"

Her authority, as told by Rozaria, was 'anti-magic'.

He didn't know how much of a difference it would make in the current situation.

But replenishing his depleted magic power alone would be of considerable help.

However.

Her suggestion was not the kind he had expected.

[Hand over your body.]

"……."

[Then I'll make sure we get out of here.]

Taehyun was silent at the words that followed.

Handing over his body.

That was a last resort Rozaria had suggested in the worst-case scenario.

It was a choice no different from handing over his body to the doppelganger.

'It might be better than handing it over to that guy.'

Taehyun peered into Elven's crimson eyes.

The fact that the being in front of him was of the Grand Duke class finally sunk in, with the grin despite being soaked in poison.

Moreover, one who had lived since ancient times.

Taehyun shook his head.

He was reluctant to accept Elven's offer, whom he had only just met.

'She's trying to gain the upper hand in the relationship with the current situation.'

He would need to ask for Typhon's recovery later, and if he wavered like this from the start, his body wouldn't be intact.

Contrary to the pain in his body.

His mind cleared.

"I refuse."

[……?]

Elven's crimson eyes flickered at Taehyun's answer.

She thought there was nothing he could do in the current situation without handing his body over to her.

[Surely you're not thinking of perishing here? Or do you think Bonyo will lend you power without any cost?]

Elven's tone changed.

From the voice of a playful girl.

To that of a stern woman.

From that voice, he felt an authority similar to when dealing with the Grand Duke.

"It's my body. I wouldn't be happy to hand it over to someone carelessly."

[Just for that reason? What a pathetic answer.]

Elven's body twitched slightly as she said that.

She was laughing.

At Taehyun's decision.

[One arm left. A body that can't regenerate. Depleted magic power. So what are you going to do?]

She dared him to tell her how to overcome this situation.

She showed an attitude that he couldn't tell if it was encouragement or mockery, saying she would wait with a pounding heart.

He looked around.

In front of him, Belzebub, who had become an indescribable being, was approaching.

And the surroundings were not an environment where he could escape, being submerged in his magic power.

"……."

A soldier in a last stand.

Would he look like a drowned rat?

Taehyun took a deep breath.

His body tingled from the poison that had infiltrated the arm injured by Belzebub.

The two mana stones accelerating in his body and his inherent heart were holding out.

'Eventually, it will infiltrate and melt my brain.'

The current Belzebub was not normal enough to think about the risks involved in Taehyun's death.

"Excuse me."

Before Elven could react.

Taehyun threw her away, wrapped in one arm.

[……!!]

The place where Elven flew was between Taehyun and Belzebub.

It was a position that could be said to be the very center of their distance.

The gaze that had been focused on Taehyun until just now, the glistening crimson eyes, turned to Elven.

The target had changed.

[What are you doing!!]

Elven shouted shrilly.

Even so, she was watching Belzebub's next action closely.

Taehyun shrugged his only remaining arm.

"Because you won't lend me your magic power willingly."

[What?!!]

"I thought that doing this might make you more cooperative."

What kind of nonsense was that.

Was he taking her out to make her look like this?

Elven shouted in an angry voice.

It felt like thunder was striking in her head.

"Why is that? I have a feeling that if I'm swallowed by that guy here, I'll really disappear. My intuition is pretty accurate."

He forced himself to put on a nonchalant expression and took a step back.

Krr.

Belzebub made a beast-like sound and approached Elven.

Lest the prey in front of him run away.

His four crimson eyes were fixed on Elven.

One step. Two steps.

Chee-ik. Chee-ik.

As Belzebub got closer, the poison that seemed to paralyze his whole body became stronger.

If things continued like this, he wouldn't be able to escape the mental world either, and would be swallowed by that vicious poison again.

Elven recalled Taehyun's evaluation that she had peeked at in her memory.

A personality that doesn't hesitate to call even the top-tier demons and archdemons demonic.

That personality was now targeting her.

Now was not the time to assert her pride.

[I understand!! I will lend you Bonyo's authority!!]

Elven shouted.

Only then did Taehyun lead his one-armed body and block her path.

Belzebub, who had been approaching with his gaze fixed only on Elven, stopped walking.

[…….]

The glistening crimson eyes turned back to Taehyun.

Without warning.

Pupu pupupuk.

Five spines pierced Taehyun's limbs.

Thump.

At the same time, Elven's hand that had flown touched Taehyun.

Kwaaaaaaa.

An enormous, colorless magic power surged, enough to make him forget the infiltrating poison.

Pupu pupupuk.

Other spines were embedded in Taehyun's body.

Each spine emitted poison that seemed to melt his entire body.

It wouldn't be strange if his body melted away at any moment.

Even so.

Kwaddeuk. Kwaddeudeuk.

Taehyun's body began to regenerate at ultra-high speed.

Elven's magic power that had permeated his body was filling the depleted two mana stones and squeezing even his inherent heart.

Was that all?

The recovery of mental strength that only Rozaria could do.

Like that, his body felt light, as if the fatigue of his whole body had been blown away at once.

'This is Elven's authority.'

Taehyun's crimson and blue eyes flared up once again.

Chwareureuk. Chwareureureuk.

The 'Chains of Restraint' were materialized.

The materialized chains wrapped around Belzebub's body.

Cheeeeeeee.

The chains that melted before they even touched were one layer. Two layers. Three layers.

Only after endlessly targeting the target did one chain touch the main body.

Tsujujujujujuju.

'True Blood' and 'Energy Drain' were activated, and his poisonous magic power was sucked in.

Soon, Taehyun expelled the absorbed magic power out of his body.

A purple orb was created.

Leaving the orb that was endlessly increasing in size, he manifested the skills one by one.

Deudeudeudeu.

His body became gigantic with 'Beast Transformation'.

Kwaddeudeu.

Sharp claws and a pair of wings sprouted with 'Demonization'.

Enduring the poison that was trying to swallow his body, he took the stance of an ancient martial art.

[Well, well. The Lower Realm King has chosen an interesting fellow.]

Elven, who had been watching the scene quietly, shook her head.

The Beast race and the Demon race.

What should she call this mismatched mix of races?

[Is he trying to become a Grand Duke class chimera or something?]

It was when Elven uttered those words.

Taehyun's huge body bounced out.

The first form of the Ancient Martial Arts of Shinhan, Taebaek.

Kkaddeuk!!

The ancient martial art performed with the archdemon's spines shaved off several of Belzebub's spines.

The fifth form of the Ancient Martial Arts of Shinhan, Goryeo.

Kwaddeuk!!

The poison surrounding Belzebub was scattered by the technique used with the legs of the Beast race.

Koo-oong!!

Taehyun took a big step forward with one leg.

And.

The sixth form of the Ancient Martial Arts of Shinhan, Sipjin.

Two fists that would have been insufficient even if they were Orgal's.

Kwaang!!!

Smashed down on Belzebub's head.

The battle did not end easily.

Belzebub's body, which had regenerated at ultra-high speed, drove Taehyun into a corner.

Tsujujujuju.

The Dragon Slayer Sword was materialized in Taehyun's hand.

Kkaang!!

The Dragon Slayer Sword melted away just by colliding once.

[Get out of the form of skills!!]

Elven, who had been watching Taehyun's battle, shouted.

She meant not to be attached to skills.

It was something he had heard countless times.

Among humans, Riki Harris and Kasim Zort had set foot in that realm.

Ironically.

The first thing he thought of was the doppelganger.

He imitated all of Taehyun's and the Grand Dukes' techniques, handled the authority of the king more freely than anyone else, and its power was definitely not inferior to the one in front of him.

Taehyun did not hesitate.

He recalled the Devour that the king in his memory had used.

A maw that tears apart space.

Jeoeo-eo-eo-eok!!

The more violent maw than ever before blocked the runaway archduke's body.

Belzebub flinched.

It was because he remembered the trauma engraved in his instinct.

But that was only for a moment.

Soon, a huge poison revealed its viciousness to devour the Devour.

'Just once. I have to subdue him for sure.'

To do that, he needed a powerful technique that was not inferior to Belzebub's poison, a technique that could take his attack at least once.

The ultimate technique used by the three Valkyries flashed through Taehyun's head.

The Spear of Longinus.

Taehyun did not have runes.

He glanced.

The orb made of Belzebub's magic power came into view.

'Can I transform that much magic power?'

As if noticing such thoughts, Elven shouted.

[Don't worry. Bonyo will help you!!]

Now she thought her life was at stake in Taehyun's attack, so her crimson eyes were shining fiercely.

Kwaaaa!!

Colorless magic power wrapped around the purple orb.

A huge mass of magic power.

Kkudeuk. Kkudeudeuk.

Condensed and took the form of a spear.

It did not emit the radiance like the Holy Spear.

Cheeeeeeee.

But a magic spear that emitted a poison that was not inferior to it was created.

Elven burst into laughter.

[Odin's spear, even though it's the first time you've used it. With this….]

Taehyun ignored her words and thrust the spear.

Dozens of proliferated spines and a single spear collided.

Kkakakakakak!!!

[……!!]

At that moment when Belzebub hesitated at the unexpected situation.

Jeoeo-eo-eo-eok.

From behind Belzebub, the maw of Devour soared.

"Die."

Taehyun pronounced the death sentence.

Kilper, who arrived at the place where the Grand Dukes were, clicked his tongue.

As expected.

Due to the influence of the runaway Belzebub, the ancient archdemons were pouring out unbelievable power.

[It's a melee fight.]

She recalled the authorities of the three ancient archdemons who were born in the same era as her.

Mamon's authority to use the power of the devoured demons as it is was Gluttony, and Mephisto's authority to draw magic power from the subjugated demons was Soul.

And Asura's authority, the most belligerent among the archdemons, was Struggle, and it had the property of gradually increasing magic power unless the fighting spirit was broken.

They were all beings that were not inferior to the authority of the Grand Duke.

Rozaria was facing Asura, Typhon was facing Mephisto, and Igmun was facing Mamon.

With the exception of Typhon, a relatively equal battle was going on.

[Giant King, my ass!! You're not like you used to be!!]

Mephisto mocked, easily knocking out Typhon's fist.

At the same time, just as a poisonous spine was about to pierce the mana stone hidden in the torn muscle.

Kkaang!!

Kilper, who had broken in, knocked out Mephisto's spine.

[Kilper!!]

Mephisto scanned Kilper's hand that had knocked out his spine.

Chee-ik. Chee-ik.

On Kilper's fingernails.

A poison that was not inferior to Mephisto's was flowing.

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[Gilfer. Have you regained your power?]

I glanced at Gilfer's claws, which had cut off my thorns.

Mephisto scanned her body, his dark red eyes gleaming.

He felt magic power on a level similar to theirs emanating from Gilfer's body, whom he thought had lost her authority and fallen.

Mephisto wasn't the only one surprised.

Mammon and Asura also stopped fighting and scanned Gilfer's body.

[I can feel Menaka and Deumus's magic power from you.]

Mammon, the fastest at detecting magic among the three archdemons, said that.

From bottom to top.

His eyes, which had been scanning her body, stopped at Gilfer's red eyes.

[But you still haven't regained your authority.]

His tone was full of contempt.

[…….]

[It's a half-baked revival. You're no different from Typhon.]

Asura said that.

He, too, had finished analyzing Gilfer's body.

She had regained some of her magic power by somehow taking Menaka and Deumus's power.

She had also achieved the awakening of her power due to her master's rampage.

But in the end, she hadn't recovered her authority.

Asura downplayed Gilfer's recovery.

Gilfer remained indifferent to the continuous ridicule.

It was ridicule that had continued since she abandoned her authority.

She was more than used to it; she was sick of it.

[What does authority matter when dealing with you guys?]

Gilfer said casually.

It wasn't a provocation but a sincere statement.

In exchange for abandoning her authority, she could temporarily avoid the Abyss's laws.

She was able to preserve a significant amount of her memory, though not perfectly.

The tribal wars that she couldn't even remember how many times she'd been through.

If she hadn't abandoned her authority at the end of the most recent tribal war.

[Bonma wouldn't have been any different from you guys either.]

As a complete archdemon.

As a loyal subordinate of Beelzebub.

She might have inherited his authority even further and become an even more powerful being.

[It's not true power, though.]

She muttered self-deprecatingly.

[What are you babbling about?]

Asura emitted fighting spirit.

Rosaria had been fighting Asura until just now.

However, she wasn't agitated by Asura, who turned his attention to Gilfer even with her in front of him.

Rather, she was curious.

Gilfer, the archdemon that Taehyun had brought in.

What she had gained by being with Taehyun.

What kind of contract her contractor had made this time.

However, unlike Rosaria's thoughts, Gilfer's feelings for being with Taehyun were closer to personal than business-related.

She hadn't been with Taehyun for long.

But she liked the struggling life now more than being under Beelzebub.

[Without authority, you're just a tough chunk of meat.]

Mammon denigrated her once more.

[Anyway, unless you completely overcome the magic power of Beelzebub that resides within you, it's impossible to escape from him, isn't it?]

She rebuked her ancient brothers, who were staring at her sinisterly.

[We're all just chunks of meat possessed by poison.]

Continuing to speak without regard for their squirming reactions, she looked at the motionless Beelzebub.

Before this plan was implemented.

She recalled the conversation she had with Taehyun.

[It won't be easy to bring the main body of Beelzebub into the mental world. Even if the dukes assist, ultimately it's your body and mind that have to endure it. In the worst case, you have to be prepared for annihilation in the mental world.]

"I suppose so."

[Isn't your life precious? It seems like it from your actions, though.]

"Who doesn't value their life? I'm just risking my life to do what I have to do."

[…….]

"Unexpected. I thought you were the same."

[What do you mean?]

"You abandoned your innate authority. To avoid the Abyss's laws, you made a choice that even the dukes wouldn't make, didn't you?"

[…I just wanted to know. What the Underworld King wants. What's at the end of the tribal war.]

"Same here. I need to know what the hell the Underworld King was thinking when he made me a key. To do that, I'll take out the Elven who was eaten by Beelzebub. Even if it costs me my life."

Gilfer looked at Taehyun and Beelzebub in front of her.

Neither of them moved.

She could tell that they had entered the mental world.

And there, once again.

They would be risking their lives to fight to separate Elven.

[The authority of desire went to someone who suits it more than anyone.]

A faint smile spread across Gilfer's lips.

The three archdemons looked at that figure with displeasure.

Gilfer continued to speak.

Kim Taehyun would surpass Beelzebub.

She seemed to have grabbed a better rope than the rotten one called Beelzebub.

[I was wondering what you were saying. You're just spouting such crazy nonsense?]

[He's gone mad like Gorfer.]

[It's pathetic for the few remaining ancient brothers to be so stupid.]

[It's you guys who are pathetic. Bonma will ascend to the seat of the duke. I don't know if your lives will still be attached until then.]

The three archdemons burst into laughter at Gilfer's declaration.

What blocked that laughter was Rosaria.

[An archdemon vying for the duke's seat. Shouldn't you protect my contractor first?]

[I agree. Queen of the Succubi.]

The confrontation continued.

Rosaria against Asura.

Igmun against Mammon.

Gilfer joined Typhon in confronting Mephisto.

[Khehehe. This body's state is a mess.]

Typhon said as if lamenting his situation.

He knew.

The current him was a disgrace to be called the Giant King, except for his authority and a slightly stronger body.

[There's no need to blame yourself, Giant King. Your contractor will regain the glory of the ancients for you.]

[Puhuhuhu. To hear such words from an archdemon. Interesting things keep happening since I came back to life!!]

With Typhon's shout as the last, the battle continued.

The poison emitted from Beelzebub's body grew stronger, and with each increase, the four archdemons' magic power also intensified.

Rosaria wasn't in perfect condition to operate her personal space.

Igmun was using excessive power with his clone's body.

Typhon was fighting an equal battle with Mephisto with Gilfer's joining.

While Gilfer was blocking eight of Mephisto's thorns.

Pazuk. Pazuk.

Kwaaang!!

Typhon's fist, wrapped in lightning, struck the archdemon from behind.

It couldn't be said that there were no injuries.

But seeing Mephisto regenerating at super speed, Typhon became enraged.

He felt that with the power he could currently exert, he couldn't handle the arrogant ancient archdemon's magic stone, horns, and tail all at once.

His body was gradually getting tired.

Mephisto's magic power was getting stronger.

[Ancient, ancient, you're living up to your name!!]

Typhon shouted, looking at Mephisto, who had returned to his original form.

[Giant King. We need to deal with him quickly.]

[I know that!!]

Gilfer continued to speak calmly despite Typhon's roar.

[The source of our archdemons' power is three things. Beelzebub can also rampage three times. The current rampage is just stage 1.]

[What?!!]

[The moment he opens the remaining two parts and rampages, those guys will also gain power that transcends their limits. That power will momentarily reach the level of a complete duke.]

[……!!]

Typhon shouted, asking why she was telling him that now.

Mephisto burst into wild laughter.

Because it was true.

They had seen what kind of power Beelzebub unleashed when he rampaged all three parts of his body, which could be called his heart.

He would become the true Demon King, who didn't lose his arrogance even in front of dozens of dukes and archdemons, whom even the Fairy King Dynasty struggled with.

That was a fact that even the other dukes didn't know.

Only the ancient archdemons who were present at the scene when the Fairy King was dealt with knew.

Rosaria's expression darkened at Gilfer's words.

He was already such a troublesome existence, and now he was getting stronger?

More than anything, she was worried about Taehyun in the mental world.

In the end, it would be Taehyun who would face the rampaging Beelzebub.

At the unexpected fact, Rosaria was about to strengthen the authority she had been saving.

What moved first was Mammon.

[It's time.]

Mephisto and Asura gave a bitter smile.

Crackle. Crackle. Crackle.

Just like when the three archdemons appeared.

Cracks formed in the space.

[……!!]

[……!!]

[……!!]

Not only Rosaria.

Igmun and Typhon also looked taken aback.

Because there wasn't just one crack.

The space split open, and three gates opened.

Archdemons appeared from there one by one.

There were eleven archdemons in total.

There were no ancient archdemons among them.

But each one was resonating with Beelzebub's rampage, emitting ominous magic power.

[Is it too late?]

Gilfer muttered with a self-deprecating voice.

She knew it was only a matter of time before they arrived.

Even if she closed the gates of the hidden area with the power of Mastema, who possessed the authority of the gate, the archdemons were also beings beyond common sense.

It wouldn't have been difficult for them to find a countermeasure.

Simply.

The response was too fast.

It seemed that the archdemons had grasped the situation earlier due to Beelzebub's rampage, and they had been able to forcibly activate the gates of the hidden area with their strengthened magic power, which had acted as a variable.

The moment everyone's attention was turned to the newly appearing archdemons.

Mammon's poisonous thorns aimed at Taehyun's body.

It was an attack that wouldn't have been strange if it had pierced his head any second.

Clang!!

Suddenly, a blood-red barrier created in front of Taehyun blocked the thorns.

Igmun had deployed a blood field around Taehyun.

[You demon bastards. Your actions are still as vile as ever.]

Igmun cursed at Mammon, saying how dare he look away with him in front of him.

Holding a blood sword.

He standing in front of Taehyun reached out his hand.

Toward the Dragon Clan elders who had fallen, avoiding the battle of the three archdemons.

Poohwack!!

Seven blood swords pierced the abdomens of the seven elders.

[……!!]

[Cough…!!]

[Keuha….]

[You….]

[…Igmun!!]

[Cack….]

[Keuha….]

As if not caring about the enraged atmosphere of the seven elders.

Chewzuzuzuzu.

Igmun used the authority of absorption.

The magic power of the dragon hearts, which had momentarily recovered during the archdemons' battle, was being drawn out again.

[Shut up, you useless lizards. All you have to do is offer your magic power to this noble being.]

As Igmun's authority strengthened, the elders' bodies withered away.

He was planning to squeeze out all of their life force as it was.

If Mammon hadn't interfered with Igmun's absorption, the seven elders would have disappeared as they were.

Crack. Crack. Crack. Crack.

Mammon scratched the barrier Igmun had deployed with his poisonous claws.

The other archdemons who had joined later were the same.

Because it wasn't the main body, there was a limit to the output even if he squeezed out his magic power as much as possible.

At this rate, he was in a situation where he would lose Kim Taehyun to the archdemons surrounding him, as well as lose his clone.

[As expected, even a clone is still a duke.]

[It's a last-ditch effort.]

[Doesn't your presence decrease every time a clone disappears?]

[Klekkeulkeul. I heard you've already lost a considerable number of clones.]

The archdemons laughed at Igmun, who was struggling.

None of them were wrong.

Badeuk.

Igmun gnashed his teeth.

Nothing had gone right since he got involved with Kim Taehyun.

If he couldn't protect such Kim Taehyun, it was a situation where he could be dragged down from the seat of the duke this time.

[How dare you!! What do you take this noble being for!!]

Igmun shouted and exploded blood-red magic power.

The magic power absorbed from the seven elders scattered into the air.

Thousands of blood swords were created in the area.

It was a wide-area technique that the clone Igmun could use that he could confidently call the best.

[Bow down before this noble being. You demon bastards.]

Chewzuzuzuzuzu.

The blood swords, imbued with authority.

Began to fall.

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The fall of the Blood Sword turned the area into chaos in an instant.

The moment it touched the crimson sword, the power of absorption activated, sucking in the magic power of the archdemons.

If Mammon, Asura, and Mephisto hadn't joined forces to attack Igmun, some of the archdemons might have died from the attack.

Swish.

Thud.

Thwack.

The three ancient archdemons each landed a blow on Igmun.

Tzzzzzzzz.

Igmun used Blood Frenzy and once again used the power of absorption, but...

BOOM!!

The venom emitted by the three archdemons pushed back Igmun's power.

Gulp.

Igmun vomited purple blood.

His body was poisoned by the encroaching venom.

This happened while Rozaria, Typhon, and Gilfel were dealing with the other archdemons.

Bang. Bang. Bang. Bang.

Rozaria's tentacles belatedly pierced the area around Igmun.

She judged that he could no longer handle the archdemons alone.

A barrier formed around Taehyun, who was still motionless.

[The resistance is stronger than I thought.]

Rozaria rippled her tentacles as she surveyed the enemies before her.

Three ancient archdemons.

Eleven archdemons resembling lumps of blood.

All of them were emitting power beyond their original level due to the influence of the berserk Beelzebub.

She looked back at her companions.

Igmun, who was seriously injured by the previous attack, and Typhon, whose injuries were also not minor.

Gilfel, who had incompletely regained his power, and herself, who couldn't use her full power.

The seven dragon elders, who had their magic power absorbed by Taehyun and Igmun, were more of a burden than an asset.

Objectively, they were outnumbered.

If Taehyun didn't get out quickly...

[A few might disappear.]

But to go into Personal Space to bring Taehyun now was too urgent.

Traveling to the Mental World was only a moment, but...

To do such a thing in front of archdemons emitting ominous killing intent would be fatal to both Taehyun and herself.

As Rozaria was pondering a solution...

Slightly.

Twitch.

[...!!]

Beelzebub's body, which had been facing Taehyun and not moving, twitched.

She was the first to grasp the situation.

[Evacuate!!]

Rozaria quickly retreated, wrapping Taehyun's body with her tentacles.

Her companions, who had sharpened their senses to the utmost, retreated following her.

At the same time.

Tzzzzzzzz.

Purple vapor rose from Beelzebub's body.

A plague-like miasma spread throughout the already venomous area.

Pshshshshsh.

Tzzzzzzzz.

[This is...]

Rozaria's expression hardened as she looked at her tentacles, which were discolored and rotting just by being touched.

This was a situation that hadn't occurred in the battles so far.

The second berserk state that Gilfel had mentioned had begun.

[Rozaria!! You have to get away...!!]

Typhon shouted.

[Where can we retreat to!!]

Rozaria shouted back, raising her crimson magic power.

Her magic power was still not lacking.

Unlike Igmun or Typhon.

She was neither degraded nor a clone, so she had simply reserved her magic power for unforeseen situations like this.

[So... you were saving your magic power...]

Igmun spat out as if chewing on his words.

Igmun's body was trembling from the shock of being attacked by the three archdemons.

He wouldn't die if left alone, but he would have to concentrate on recovery for the time being to heal his wounds.

[Shut up and hide behind me. I'll protect you for a while out of old friendship.]

[Who's protecting who...]

As if there was no need to listen to Igmun's words, Rozaria's crimson magic power intensified.

WHOOOOSH!!

The spreading magic power pushed back the miasma.

However, even though she had released the power she had been saving, she had only purified a space of about 3 meters in radius.

Fortunately, the magic power exploding from Beelzebub's body was gradually weakening.

[Ugh...!!]

Beelzebub's body heaved noticeably.

He vomited purple blood.

Tzzzzzzzz. Tzzzzzzz.

Wherever his blood touched, the land, which had adapted to the magic power of the demon race, couldn't withstand the miasma and melted away.

[My King.]

Mammon was the first to kneel on one knee.

Followed by Mephisto, Asura, and the 11 archdemons.

Even so, Beelzebub's retching didn't stop.

[Khuh... Khuk...]

It was the moment when everyone's eyes were focused on Beelzebub.

Cough.

Beelzebub vomited something with a painful expression.

Unlike anything before, it had a human form.

Not only the archdemons, but even Rozaria froze for a moment.

Because they could guess the identity of the vomited being.

Beelzebub instinctively reached out to what he had vomited.

Flutter.

While his trembling arm was trying to pick up the girl again, no one could move.

It was as if time had stopped.

Then.

Pzzzzzzzt.

Something shot out like an arrow from Rozaria's arms.

The one who rushed out like lightning was Taehyun.

Taehyun had also succeeded in escaping from the Mental World with Beelzebub.

CLANG!!

Taehyun's Dragon Slayer Sword, imbued with lightning, struck Beelzebub's hand away.

Taehyun stood in front of Elven.

Even though there were fourteen archdemons, including the Grand Duke, in front of him.

There was no fear to be found in his wide eyes.

Ding.

[Skill Archdemon's Heart (SSS) has been enhanced. Magic consumption is accelerated.]

[Skill True Blood (SSS) has been activated. A great power awakens.]

[Skill Abyssal Rampage (SSS) has been activated. A great power awakens.]

Kiiiiii-.

Kiiiiing-.

Tzzzzzzzz.

The two magic stones accelerated, and his inherent heart went berserk, causing his magic power to boil.

Beelzebub had vomited Elven.

It had all happened in less than 3 seconds.

Belatedly, the archdemons reached out their claws to retrieve Elven, but...

This time, Rozaria's actions were a step faster.

[Contractor!!]

WHOOOOOOOOSH.

As she pulled up her magic power, crimson magic power bloomed from Taehyun's body.

Using the power of Mind Control, she had eliminated all the fatigue that had been affecting Taehyun's body.

[A great power is at work. Fatigue is completely recovered.]

[A great power has permeated. The cooldown of all skills is reset.]

[Absorbing a great power. Charm increases by 100.]

Numerous other messages appeared, but there was no time to check them all.

Mammon moved in place of Beelzebub, who had not yet regained his composure.

The moment his poisonous claws were about to pierce Taehyun's body.

Ding.

[Unique Skill Devour (SSS) has been activated.]

CRUNCH!!

A maw that rose from beneath Taehyun's feet bit off Mammon's thorns.

At that monstrous attack, Mammon and the archdemons hesitated.

Then, new skills were used in succession.

Ding.

[Skill Apocalypse (SSS) has been activated.]

[Skill Dragon's Wrath (SSS) has been activated.]

"Kneel."

Rumble!!

Grrrrrr!!

An unprecedentedly immense aura.

Began to crush the archdemons.

In the descending darkness.

As if resisting the miasma, all sorts of skills were unleashed.

Among them, the most troublesome was not the aura boasted by the gold and black tribes, but the aura that felt like Hazad's energy.

The three ancient archdemons blocked the aura from next to Beelzebub.

It was a heavier aura than they had expected, but...

It wasn't difficult to endure.

Even so, the reason they didn't move rashly was because of the King's Power Taehyun had shown a moment ago.

'Devour.'

Since it was enough to swallow Mammon's thorns, they thought that other attacks wouldn't work either.

If he could wield Hazad's power to this extent, there was a high possibility that the King's Power had also reached a high level.

It wasn't Beelzebub, who hadn't regained his senses, nor the three ancient archdemons guarding him, who reacted first to such instinctive aversion.

It was the fourteenth archdemon, Alzma.

His power was Disdain.

Unless completely subjugated, he had the ability to deflect the magic power acting on the opponent.

[You're nothing more than a lump of blood.]

Alzma, who had deflected Taehyun's aura with his power, stepped forward.

[Who do you think you are to be so arrogant?]

Scratch. Scratch. Scratch.

Alzma scratched his nails as he approached Taehyun.

Even though he was right in front of him.

Taehyun only held the poisoned Elven in one arm and didn't launch any attacks.

At the blatant disregard, Alzma detonated his magic power.

Taehyun calmly endured that power and enhanced the 'Observer's Eye.'

Crimson Eye and Azure Eye.

He could tell from the two different eyes that the guy's level was far below Gilfel.

Alzma, who had opened all of his magic stones, horns, and tail, swung his poisonous thorns.

Clang!!

The Dragon Slayer Sword, swung with one hand, knocked away Alzma's sword.

[...!!]

"Empty wagons make the most noise."

[No...]

It was a coincidence.

The moment Alzma screamed and lashed out again with his thorns to attack.

Thud.

A red sword was embedded in Alzma's abdomen.

It was the Blood Sword thrown by Igmun, who had been waiting for an opportunity all along.

Tzzzzzzzz.

The Blood Sword began to absorb Alzma's magic power.

The absorbed magic power was transmitted directly to Igmun.

Igmun, who had taken the archdemon's magic power, quickly regained a considerable amount of power.

Following that, Rozaria, Typhon, and Gilfel entered the Apocalypse in turn.

Mammon's expression hardened.

If he only thought about himself and the other archdemons, it wouldn't be bad to have a fight.

But Beelzebub's condition wasn't good.

He had even vomited up Elven, who was about to be completely absorbed, so the impact must have been significant.

If they didn't take proper measures now, there was a possibility of 'damage to his level' occurring.

He didn't think for long.

[We retreat.]

Mammon, who had wrapped Beelzebub in his magic power, opened a gate.

[Heh heh. What an insult.]

[The Lord might try to kill us when he wakes up.]

Following Mammon and Beelzebub, Mephisto and Asura crossed the gate.

Each of them spat out curse-like words, and the archdemons followed after them.

Among them was Alzma, who had a considerable amount of magic power taken by Igmun.

[I won't forget this humiliation.]

Alzma, who had one foot in the gate, cursed.

It was directed at both Taehyun and Igmun.

"Empty wagon bastard. Just disappear when I let you."

Unlike Taehyun's taunt.

[Where do you think you're going.]

Igmun reached out to Alzma.

In that moment.

Tzzzzzzzt!!

Crimson magic power raged from Alzma's body.

It was his magic power that Igmun had injected through the Blood Sword.

[You are already mine.]

Heh heh heh.

Igmun writhed, as if repaying the humiliation he had suffered so far.

[Alzma!!]

[Leave him. It's his own fault.]

[What a pathetic bastard.]

The archdemons abandoned Alzma and crossed the gate as it was.

The three ancient archdemons, who could be said to be the powerhouses among the archdemons, made a decision.

They had no intention of refusing their orders to save a guy who had hastened his own demise.

Leaving Alzma, who was turning into a mummy, behind.

All the archdemons disappeared from the hidden realm.

Tzzzzzzz.

Sluuuuuuurp.

[Ka...ugh....]

It didn't take long for Igmun to completely absorb Alzma.

[Contractor. Are you alright?]

Rozaria asked Taehyun, who had released the Apocalypse.

His complexion was pale because he had unleashed his skills as soon as he had escaped from the Mental World.

"Thanks to you. The plan was also a success."

Taehyun said, holding up the still unconscious Elven.

[So it was this child after all...]

Taehyun nodded at Rozaria, who swallowed her words.

At that moment, Igmun approached.

He had absorbed an archdemon completely and regained his energy, so his complexion didn't look bad.

[Kim Taehyun.]

"What's it like to come back from the dead?"

Taehyun asked, pretending to be nonchalant.

[That thing in your hand is definitely the Fairy King Elven.]

"To only notice now. I guess you're not as quick-witted as I thought."

[That bastard... You used me?]

"Weren't we moving for each other's benefit?"

Igmun's face twisted for a moment.

Soon, a bitter smile hovered around his lips.

[Hand her over.]

"......"

[Fairy King Elven. I must take her.]

"Don't do something you'll regret, Igmun."

Despite Taehyun's warning.

Igmun's gleaming red eyes were no different from Beelzebub's.

[Igmun. Can't you grasp the situation!!]

Taehyun stopped Rozaria, who was fiercely snapping that it wouldn't even be a problem to deal with him.

[Contractor?]

"Come to think of it, we haven't clearly established our hierarchical relationship yet."

[Puh... Hahaha... How dare you with me...]

"Lilith's toy."

At Taehyun's words.

Igmun's laughter stopped.

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