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Part 2, Episode 87


[Is your body alright?]


[I apologize for causing concern.]


[No. You should be proud if you managed to survive against someone like that.]


[…….]


Bordeaux lowered his head at Hazard's cold assessment.


Quite some time had passed since Asmodeus visited and engaged in a fierce battle with the Lord.


It was a violent battle that destroyed the surrounding terrain, but the result was a draw.


Afterward, they entered the lair and had a conversation as if nothing had happened.


Bordeaux could only watch them like a dog with its tail between its legs, overwhelmed by their aura.


The problem was that his own standing, influenced by the power of Hazard and Asmodeus, had been damaged.


Bordeaux realized that his powerful strength was deteriorating day by day.


That's why Hazard deliberately asked about his condition.


The Dragon Lord is the guardian of the seven tribes.


To assist such a being, one must be at least a tribal elder.


Bordeaux was thinking of entrusting the position to his son, Regiel, who was being considered as the next leader.


[I will soon select someone to replace me. Please don't worry.]


[Understood.]


[…….]


'The Lord has become noticeably quiet since meeting that one.'


She only occasionally asks about events in the Lower World, spending most of her time contemplating alone and drinking tea.


She also did not attend the subsequent leaders' meeting, which Bordeaux had to conduct.


[It seems certain that Diablo and Beelzebub, reported earlier, have been annihilated.]


[Oh. So those vermin were really taken down by the Fairy King. What's the news on that guy?]


He knew that "that guy" referred to Asmodeus.


Bordeaux looked apologetic.


[He's such an elusive character... There's no information yet. But there are rumors that the Demon race will soon hold a Pandemonium.]


Pandemonium.


Hazard, well aware of its meaning, showed interest.


[If that's true, he'll probably participate too.]


[Why do you think so?]


[Even if he's called a peculiar individual like the Demon Dragon, he can't change his roots.]


[Then...]


[Yes. If he participates in the Pandemonium, the ancient Great Demons won't stand a chance.]


[…….]


Numerous ancient Great Demons flashed through Bordeaux's memory.


Among them, there would be those who would awaken as the next Demon King, but Hazard assessed that they would not be a match for Asmodeus.


[We may have to form an alliance with the Demon race soon.]


[……!!]


Bordeaux looked surprised at the sudden remark.


Slurp.


Hazard only focused on drinking his tea.


The Colosseum set up in the Hell of Starvation.


Gilfer's crimson eyes, hidden in a corner of the audience seats, calmed down.


[…….]


She quietly scanned the five Great Demons who had appeared to hold the Pandemonium.


The Great Demon of 'Gluttony,' Mammon.


The Great Demon of 'Souls,' Mephisto.


The Great Demon of 'Strife,' Asura.


The Great Demon of 'Worship,' Phaidon.


And.


The Great Demon of 'Betrayal,' Asmodeus.


'I didn't expect that guy to show up.'


Gilfer quietly observed him without revealing her emotions.


Perfectly established six horns, and massive wings and tail.


She couldn't grasp his full power, but the aura emanating from him was extraordinary.


One could think that he had already achieved the standing of a perfect Demon King.


What was surprising were the others.


Mammon, Mephisto, Asura, Phaidon.


All of them, unlike before, were watching the uninvited guest with interest, sporting six horns.


'They've grown in their own ways, huh.'


She knew about the methods Mammon and Mephisto used.


For a long time, they had devoured the demons under Diablo.


In Mammon's case, he physically digested them using gluttony, and Mephisto subdued their souls, using them as sacrifices for his own growth.


'Poison' and 'Fear.'


Over a long period, they gradually accumulated the powers of the two Demon Kings and succeeded in reaching the realm of the Demon King not long ago.


It was a method they had succeeded in once before.


'This time, they reached it earlier than Benma thought.'


She looked at Phaidon.


The most prosperous of the surviving Great Demons under Diablo.


He also succeeded in creating the vessel of a Demon King in a short period.


Worship is a relatively moderate power. If he had accepted all the forces resisting Mammon and Mephisto, it wouldn't be impossible to awaken six horns.


And Asura.


The sight of him not hiding his fighting spirit made the corners of her lips rise.


He is currently branded as a traitor among the Demon race.


Yet, he brazenly came to the Hell of Starvation to participate in the Pandemonium.


Even the demons who were jeering at him seemed to have shut their mouths at the sight of the six horns on his head.


'Even after being defeated by his brother, his fighting spirit remains?'


Unlike Mammon and Mephisto, he awakened his six horns through his own will.


Submitting to Taehyun and gaining enlightenment, and the strife ignited by the vacant Demon King's seat, must have played a part.


Four imperfect Demon Kings. Moreover, she had also achieved the standing of a Demon King not long ago.


If the Demon War had ended as planned, and the Great Demons had grown using the Divine Tree?


At least ten Demon Kings might have been born.


The aspects of the territorial and racial wars would have changed.


But.


'The situation isn't good right now.'


Her eyes turned back to the uninvited guest.


Not an ancient Great Demon, nor a demon who belonged to Beelzebub or Diablo.


An irregular who had been acting more secretly than herself and regaining power.


How much power he has recovered will be the key to the Pandemonium.


'This is the first time I might have to worry about my brothers.'


At the same time as that thought. Mammon unfolded 'Purgatory.'


Purgatory.


Mammon's own realm, completed after reaching the Demon King.


A power with influence comparable to Beelzebub's Poison Zone or Diablo's Fear Zone.


Pssssssss-.


Mammon's magic, spread out in the form of white smoke, reached the demons in the audience seats.


Demons who had participated to watch the Pandemonium, regardless of their rank, began to collapse one by one.


Because of the hallucination effect imbued in Purgatory.


At the same time, the presence of Mephisto next to him began to rise.


[Brothers. You're playing some interesting tricks.]


Asura chuckled and swung his six weapons.


The approaching mist was scattered by the gust of wind.


Phaidon also flapped his wings and escaped the range, and Asmodeus was quietly being engulfed in the mist.


[I thought it was going to be a Pandemonium. In the end, it was a trap.]


Phaidon, soaring into the sky, shouted as he created a wind.


He realized that Purgatory was not being used by Mammon alone. Mephisto's magic was deeply infused in the massive magic power.


[Good eye.]


Mammon grinned and spread his arms.


He was defeated in the first Pandemonium and went under Beelzebub.


Since then, he had endlessly pondered and experimented on how to reach the Demon King.


And the one who was particularly compatible among the demons was Mephisto.


They created bodies that could withstand extreme poison, mentally modified themselves to endure fear, and gradually increased the presence of their minds and bodies by combining gluttony and souls.


An opportunity came unexpectedly when two Demon Kings simultaneously perished.


Pandemonium.


The demons who were captivated by that sacred name would become sacrifices to create a new Demon King today.


'I knew that Phaidon and Asura would participate.'


They were beings who had been recognized by the Demon Kings since ancient times, and Great Demons who had been steadily increasing their presence in their own ways.


It was a natural principle of action for them to jump in to take the vacant Demon King's seat.


The only variable he hadn't grasped here.


'Asmodeus.'


He turned his gaze to the being who was watching the situation while still being touched by Purgatory.


It was a name he had never heard before.


He had never even heard of a guy who had achieved that kind of rank among the Great Demons, let alone an ancient Great Demon.


Where did such a guy suddenly pop out of?


There was no need to have such questions.


After all, after today's Pandemonium, the only ones maintaining the rank of Demon King will be himself and Mephisto.


Because only the two of them will be left.


[You let your guard down.]


Mammon murmured as he looked at Asmodeus, who couldn't escape from Purgatory.


If that guy had experience in countless battles, he would have instinctively tried not to touch Purgatory.


Like Asura and Phaidon in front of him.


[Benma will take care of Phaidon.]


[Kihikihiki. Then Strife is Benma's to take.]


Immediately after, a battle worthy of the name Pandemonium began.


Demon Kings who had awakened six horns in their own ways.


As they clashed, the scattered magic accelerated the extinction of the demons in the Colosseum.


Just as the evenly matched game was slowly tilting towards Mammon and Mephisto's side.


[How boring.]


Asmodeus, who had been watching the battle of the four Demon Kings from Purgatory, yawned.


Before the four Demon Kings could react to the sudden movement.


Kiiii-.


Some sharp noise was heard in the ear.


Kagagak- Kagagak- Geugeugeugeuk-.


It was not long before they realized that the noise was the sound of Asmodeus's thorns piercing their skin.


Four thorns that had torn through space were already touching the bodies of the four Demon Kings.


[……!!]


[……!!]


[……!!]


[……!!]


Asura used his six weapons to knock away the thorns.


Mammon opened his maw to devour the thorns.


Phaidon avoided them by moving at super speed, and Mephisto rushed directly at Asmodeus.


And.


At the moment when something huge seemed to be swung around.


Crack.


Mephisto was slammed into the floor of the Colosseum.


Asmodeus, having unleashed his six tails, was trampling on Mephisto.


Poook.


His thorn pierced Mephisto's magic stone.


There was no death cry, no painful groan.


After trembling for a moment, Mephisto's movements subsided.


[...Mephisto.]


[…….]


[……!!]


The mist of Purgatory thinned.


Asmodeus bared his teeth and flicked his thorns.


Before long.


The fallen three Demon Kings were sprawled on the floor of the Colosseum.


Silence.


Such a word would be appropriate to describe the current situation.


About 50% of the demons who had touched Purgatory were annihilated as they were, and the demons who had survived by avoiding Purgatory were speechless in shock.


'Dangerous.'


Gilfer's crimson eyes trembled slightly.


She was watching the Pandemonium in order to obtain the corpses of the four Demon Kings later.


With the level she had achieved, it was not difficult to steal the corpses of the Demon Kings from the chaos.


That was her judgment.


'If I reveal myself now, I have to be prepared for annihilation.'


That kind of determination was necessary to survive from Asmodeus, who stood alone and aloof.


Whether to watch the situation a little more and aim to recover the corpses, or to flee right now.


She was considering rational validity.


[What are you doing there?]


[……!!]


Gilfer instinctively swung her thorns.


Kkaang!!


The thorns that had burst out of space were blocked by her thorns.


And.


Thud.


Asmodeus, who had flown in and landed next to her, stuck his head in.


[Benma has been waiting for you.]


The King of the Lower World, Gilfer.


Asmodeus's twisted mouth was smiling.


Part 2, Episode 88


The battle between the fully realized Demon King and the Demon Dragon King.


It was a duel of equals, comparable to the initial War of Ten Thousand Demons.


Asmodeus's thorns, appearing from torn space, were blocked by Gilfer's poisonous thorns.


Huff.


Gilfer unfurled her wings and quickly retreated.


At the same time, thorns erupted from rifts in space, repeatedly striking the spot where Gilfer had been standing.


'Rather than thorns… they feel like dragon claws. So, he's already awakened the power of the Demon Dragon…'


If true, it's dangerous.


In his Demon Dragon state, Asmodeus can use the 'Magi' that Baal used.


The authorities she recovered were 'Desire', 'Existence', 'Penetration', 'Curse', 'Poison', and 'Fear'.


Based on these six authorities, she obtained 'Evolution'.


Enough to be called a Great Duke, or a Demon King, but not yet fully reaching the power of the past.


'Evading isn't difficult, but…'


She looked at her four brothers, collapsed in the Colosseum.


[…….]


Mammon. Mephisto. Phaidon. Asura.


Each of them had reached the Demon King status in their own way.


If she could turn them all into inner cores and absorb their power, she could instantly become the strongest Great Duke in the Lower Realm.


Since they possess fundamental origins, she might even regain the power she had during her reign as the Lower Realm King.


On the other hand, if she misses this opportunity, she will have to waste a significant amount of time to regain her previous abilities.


'The plan is getting twisted.'


It was at that moment when Gilfer was thinking.


[You've awakened a new authority?]


Asmodeus scanned her, no longer chasing after her.


His crimson eyes could see it.


The various magic powers mixed with a deep azure color, residing in her horns.


[Indeed. Worthy enough to sit on the throne of the Lower Realm. Unlike the morons below.]


Asmodeus lowered his arms, his gaze shifting to the Demon Kings who still couldn't rise.


To think they tried to become the strongest of their kind with so little power.


From his perspective, they were only laughable.


But Gilfer before him was different.


She could engage in a battle on par with him in his Demon King state.


Of course, if he were to increase his power just a little, the balance of power would shift.


[Upper Realm King Asmodeus. I didn't think you had any interest in the Demon King's throne.]


[So you do have your memories, the only sibling of the original Demon King. Who's behind you?]


[Shouldn't you answer the original Demon King's question first?]


Gilfer gathered her deep azure magic power and took a stance.


She had also opened up her magic power to react to the opponent's movements at any moment.


It was Asmodeus who seemed to be showing composure.


He wasn't taking any offensive stance and was gathering his magic power.


It was as if the previous exchange held no great significance. It was an excessive amount of composure to show before an equal Demon King.


'It's not just arrogance. This guy is confident that he can overwhelm the original Demon King.'


On the other hand, she couldn't see any opening for her to overwhelm Asmodeus.


She corrects her previous assessment.


'I must assume that he has completely regained his power.'


A question arose.


How?


Asmodeus had been defeated and annihilated in the last tribal war.


The archangels of the Upper Realm had also been defeated and annihilated by Rozaria and Typhon.


Rozaria, who had been annihilated in the process, had no memories after the regression, and Kim Taehyun, who had gone outside, maintained his memories but returned in a degraded state.


A sudden regression.


According to her understanding, the only Great Dukes who maintained their memories were herself, Elven, and Lucifer.


Elven, as the Upper Realm King, and herself, as the Lower Realm King, were able to maintain their memories because they possessed complete status.


Lucifer also possessed a status no less than theirs, so he was able to maintain his memories.


However, even so, they couldn't fully maintain the power they had possessed.


Unlike Elven, who already possessed great power as the Fairy King, Gilfer had regressed to the level of an ancient Great Demon.


At that time, Igmun made contact.


Maintaining his memories and his power, and even showing a level of power equal to that of her past siblings.


A constellation. He said it was power obtained by being chosen by the stars outside.


Igmun said that he would become the master of this timeline.


It was around that time that he proposed a deal.


He said that he was hiding somewhere in the Intermediate Realm to conceal his enlarged existence, so he needed a friend to act in the Lower Realm on his behalf.


It was a deal that suited their mutual interests.


She accepted Igmun's proposal.


She looked for opportunities, and through the 'Inner Core' method that Igmun had learned in the Intermediate Realm, she was able to recover her power quickly.


But.


'This guy is different.'


Asmodeus was an existence who reached the Upper Realm King with Baal's power.


His growth process was different from hers, who could recover her status just by absorbing the power of the Demon race.


It was also different from Lucifer, who could regain his prime power if he fulfilled a few conditions after falling from grace.


In order for him to regain his full power, he needed Baal's power.


'Could it be that he made a deal with Igmun?'


Asmodeus and Igmun. Did they have anything to give and take from each other?


The more she thought about it, the more she felt like she was falling into a maze.


Asmodeus, who was observing her expression, opened his mouth.


[You seem to be deep in thought. Are you thinking that the original Demon King has joined hands with Igmun?]


[…….]


Her silence was her answer.


Asmodeus chuckled and shook his head.


[Don't worry. The original Demon King doesn't have the authority to read your thoughts.]


He said it was just speculation.


He said it was just speculation that anyone could make in a situation like this.


So.


[I'll tell you one thing. Igmun did contact the original Demon King.]


[…….]


She remained silent and waited for his next words.


[But I refused.]


Asmodeus's lips curled up slightly.


[Igmun. That guy isn't a vessel that can contain the original Demon King.]


[You state that with certainty.]


She knew well the power that Igmun possessed, having clashed with him once.


If he wanted to, he could dominate the Three Thousand Worlds right away.


'To say that such a guy's vessel is small… is it just a bluff?'


It was at that moment.


[I received a Dragon's Revelation.]


[…Dragon?]


[You know him too, don't you? The existence with the name Baal.]


[……!!]


Gilfer's crimson eyes wavered noticeably for the first time.


This was because the involvement of another constellation, which she had been constantly suspecting, had become certain.


'Could it be… that the other constellations are interfering with my brother's regression?'


The power of Taehyun, whom she had encountered recently, was not yet complete.


If Igmun, who handles divine power, and Asmodeus, were to become hostile, the probability of Taehyun regaining his past power would be extremely low.


She felt impatient, wanting to inform him of this fact immediately.


But she shouldn't easily turn her back on the enemy before her.


She needed to buy a little more time and seize a sure opportunity.


She quickly calmed her emotions and lifted her head.


[Is it because of revenge against Kim Taehyun?]


Asmodeus shook his head at the provocative question.


[Revenge? That's the wrong word.]


[…….]


[Our match hasn't ended yet. It's not enough to call it revenge. More than that, are you alright, Gilfer?]


Tuk, tuk.


Asmodeus tapped his horns with his fingernails, which had become shorter.


[Judging by the looks of it, you seem to need those guys. Weren't you trying to absorb their power with Igmun's help?]


It seemed that he, too, had grasped his opponent with a brief conversation.


To absorb the existence of all four incomplete Demon Kings.


If that were to happen.


[You would certainly gain a more solid status. Perhaps you might even become more outstanding than the original Demon King as a demon.]


Asmodeus's lips twisted.


[I'll make you a proposal.]


He extended his hand.


[Let's work together with the original Demon King. If you do, I'll let you eat all those guys.]


[I refuse.]


He tilted his head at her immediate answer.


He thought it was a good offer.


[Why?]


[I will achieve evolution with my own power.]


Deep azure magic power rose from Gilfer's body.


The rising magic power landed directly on the Colosseum.


Spatial Domination.


The atmosphere, which had briefly subsided, became ominous, and the screams of the demons grew louder.


[What a regrettable choice.]


It was the moment when Asmodeus was about to take out his thorns again.


Suddenly.


Four magic powers rose from below.


The red magic power was Phaidon, who had awakened Diablo's power, and the purple magic power was Mammon, Mephisto, and Asura, who had awakened Beelzebub's power.


[Hah.]


Asmodeus laughed for the first time.


It was a reaction to an unexpected situation.


To think she would revive her prey, the other Demon Kings, with his authority.


Not only that.


She had raised the status of those incomplete fellows by one level.


The four Demon Kings, who had been battered, rose to their feet.


Their wounds, which had pierced their bodies, had been regenerated as their status increased by one level.


[Gilfer. You were hiding this much power?]


It was Mammon who said that.


[You were planning an interesting scheme, sibling.]


It was Mephisto who said that.


[Indeed, you have to do this much!!]


It was Asura who laughed and shouted.


Those who had been defeated by himself and Kim Taehyun in the past, had their power taken away, and had become sacrifices to create the Demon King Gilfer.


And.


[Amazing. To think that you, Gilfer, would be the most advanced among us.]


Phaidon said that as he checked the deep azure magic power that had flowed into his body.


The seams of his incompletely achieved status had become even stronger just by mixing in the magic power.


His eyes, looking at Gilfer, were filled with pure admiration.


[It's not a good thing to reveal your thoughts in the ominous Demon Realm.]


[That's not wrong.]


Immediately after, she made eye contact with the other three Demon Kings.


[The maintenance of the evolution is only temporary.]


[Is that so.]


Mammon, who pursed his lips, looked at the Demon King who had become a common enemy.


[Asmodeus. You are not qualified to hold the War of Ten Thousand Demons.]


[Hooh. Why?]


[Because you are no longer a demon.]


[Did you think you could fool us by imitating the shell?]


Mephisto took Mammon's words.


They had taken Asmodeus's thorns and flesh during the battle.


As a result of that influence, they had realized that he had already entered the stage of the Demon Dragon.


[Everyone here is a primordial demon.]


[For a guy who has abandoned his race to try to reign… don't you think it's clumsy?]


Mammon and Mephisto mocked him.


[I never thought the day would come when I would agree with the words of my despicable brothers. Asmodeus, was it? Don't defile the sacred War of Ten Thousand Demons.]


[Six Demon Kings. Isn't it more than we expected!!]


Phaidon and Asura strengthened their fighting spirits, each with their own reasons.


[Indeed.]


Asmodeus chuckled and revealed his magic power.


His six horns bent in their respective directions, and his waist twisted like that of a dragon.


Faint magic power leaked out with each breath he took.


His second form, awakened by being chosen with Baal's Key. It was the Demon Dragon.


[You were even more pathetic siblings than I thought.]


The battle resumed.


Phaidon's reverence wavered, and Asura's struggle intensified.


Mammon's Purgatory was shattered, and Mephisto's soul scattered and gathered repeatedly.


It was a battle situation where they were pushing, but being pushed back.


When the Demon Dragon's claws pierced Phaidon's chest, twisted Asura's neck, dug out Mammon's crimson eyes, and extracted Mephisto's magic stone.


Crack.


One thorn pierced the Demon Dragon's scales.


Cheeeeeee.


The scales of the Demon Dragon, who had allowed a meaningful attack for the first time, began to crumble one by one.


And.


[It's time to degenerate, you hybrid.]


Gilfer, who had drawn out the thorn of poisonous mist, plunged into the bosom of the Demon Dragon.


Part 2, Episode 89


From desire to desirelessness. From desirelessness to complete desire.


Gilfer's self-awakened authority, which later became the Demon King, was Evolution (進化).


It was an overwhelming power that raised the potential of living things by one level.


And another authority obtained when she became proficient in handling that power.


Degeneration (退化).


When Gilfer's thorns succeeded in penetrating the scales of the Demon Dragon Asmodeus, degeneration began.


[……!!]


Asmodeus recognized the immense power that had begun to act on his body.


It was a level of power lower than that used by the Dragon King.


Even Hazard, who inherited the blood of the Dragon King, could not drive him to this extent.


Gilfer's attack was giving him a significant shock.


Swish, swish, swish.


His bent horns and back returned to their original form.


Along with this, the magic power that had been wrapped around his entire body thinned and scattered.


From Demon Dragon to Demon King. And back to Great Demon.


In a short time, Asmodeus's presence plummeted.


[Cough….]


Asmodeus vomited blood once.


It was not because of degeneration.


[Extreme poison….]


One of the first Demon Kings and in charge of poison, Beelzebub.


Unlike Gilfer, Mammon, Mephisto, Asura, and Phaidon here.


He inherited neither poison nor fear.


This is because he is neither an ancient Great Demon from the beginning nor an existence that pioneered a new life with Baal's choice.


That is why he is struggling against the poison that was not allowed as a Demon King and Demon Dragon.


[Unlike what it looks like, the inside is weak.]


Gilfer rushed in without hesitation and hurled thorns.


The thorns she wields are no longer as weak as before.


Thorns of Poisonous Net.


Extreme poison that can only be contained when the mysteries of Beelzebub's authority are fully understood.


The poisonous thorns once again pierced Asmodeus's leg.


Sizzle-.


The leg could not withstand the poison and was cut off as it was.


Asmodeus moved his wings and hastily distanced himself.


Fortunately, the moment of degeneration was not long.


Crack.


As soon as he detoxified all of Gilfer's magic power that had infiltrated, he was able to immediately restore the appearance of the Demon King.


As the poison was neutralized, the severed lower part began to slowly regenerate.


[Gilfer…. Are you going to kill me?]


[That's what I intended from the beginning.]


Gilfer said, looking at the Demon Kings who were each panting for breath.


'The time you can maintain evolution is not long.'


Likewise, the time you can maintain degeneration is also not long.


The battle waged by the six Demon Kings was at a level befitting the Hall of All Demons, but time was on no one's side.


Asmodeus was gradually regaining his strength.


This is because the numerous magic stones located in his chest were working organically to restore his presence.


There was not much time left to make a decision.


'I have to end the battle even if it's forced.'


Swish.


Gilfer flowed new magic power into her middle finger.


Red color.


The power created by digesting Diablo's fear and making it her own.


Thorn of Violence.


Just touching the thorn will cause the opponent to be overwhelmed with fear and their body will stiffen.


It would be enough to stick the Thorn of Poisonous Net into the magic stone.


'I will lose a considerable presence… but now this is the only way.'


Even if he degenerates, he recovers, and even if the five Demon Kings surround and attack, they do not inflict significant damage.


And now it's impossible to back out.


'It's become annoying.'


The thoughts of others were different.


They were embarrassed, thrilled, and eventually felt fear at the new power that Gilfer was constantly taking out.


This is because, unlike Asmodeus, who added the power of other species, she can be said to be of pure demon lineage.


It wasn't planned, but as the offense and defense progressed, the battle was being conducted in a way that supported Gilfer.


[I'm glad I held the Hall of All Demons.]


Mammon said, and once again unfolded Purgatory.


Asmodeus's thorns roughly divided the area that blocked his path.


[I agree. Although it's different from the plan.]


Purgatory began to devour the souls of the demons that were still in the Colosseum.


Mephisto reinforced Purgatory by overlaying his magic power.


[To think that this Asura would be thrilled by someone other than the new owner!!]


Asura, who lost three arms, stirred up the wind by wielding three weapons.


[Gilfer. If this battle is over, I would like to have a deep conversation with you.]


Phaidon's evil spirit offset the poison emitted by Asmodeus.


All of that was to make Gilfer's attack a success.


[……!!]


Asmodeus, who had returned to the Demon Dragon, scattered his aura.


A huge power that even made Hazard in the Dragon Lord state fall.


The sudden resistance completely released the four Demon Kings' evolution.


Purgatory disappeared and those who were directly hit began to fall.


Boom. Thump.


When the four Demon Kings fell and Purgatory was completely released, what was revealed was death.


Crack!! Crack!!


Gilfer's thorns once again touched Asmodeus's chest.


A smile flickered on Asmodeus's lips.


[Indeed, the seeds sown by the Fairy Demon have blossomed like this.]


[…….]


Gilfer twisted the two thorns without caring.


Fear and poison are being injected.


The winner and loser are clear.


[You are the Demon King.]


With those words, Asmodeus was engulfed in radiance.


He used the power of the Upper Realm.


Divine power is a power that must be dealt with again someday.


There is no need to avoid it.


It was the moment Gilfer was about to pursue Asmodeus without retrieving the thorns.


[I look forward to the day we meet again…. Also….]


Sizzle-.


New power flowed through the two thorns.


[……!!]


Holy power.


A size that cannot be compared to the power handled by Iggmung.


The moment she touched the overwhelming power, Gilfer's body stiffened.


She could only watch as Asmodeus smiled and disappeared with the radiance.


When the radiance completely disappeared, there was no trace of the opponent left.


'Could it be that he even had the power of an Archangel?'


If so, why hadn't he used it until now?


If he had used that power, he could have won the game more easily.


'Was it that he couldn't use it, not that he didn't use it?'


Questions lead to more questions.


Thoughts were not long.


She scanned her surroundings.


The four Demon Kings who had fallen and lost consciousness and the annihilated demons of the Colosseum.


Ironically, it seems that she, who did not participate in the Hall of All Demons, has become the final victor.


Her gaze turned to the four fallen Demon Kings.


It would not be difficult to move them now and take their presence.


Thud.


Four thorns pierced the four Demon Kings.


Taking her brothers who were skewered like skewers.


Gilfer moved her wings.


"Hoo."


Taehyun took a long breath.


The Hall of All Demons unfolded somewhere in the Demon World.


The battle watched through Asura's eyes was more fierce and overwhelming than he had expected.


This was due to the corrupt existence called Asmodeus.


And Gilfer's participation in the battle led to a different aspect.


Gilfer evolved the four Great Demons into Demon Kings, and those who moved by her will poured out their power to open the way for them to go to Asmodeus.


Just before the vision was completely cut off, the two thorns Gilfer used came to mind.


'Thorn of Poisonous Net' and 'Thorn of Violence'.


Even apart from whether those could have reached Asmodeus.


'That Asmodeus guy. Has he really fully regained his strength?'


Looking at the case of Typhon, there is a high possibility that he was also influenced by Baal, who intervened from another timeline.


It was clear that he was a fatal existence to Taehyun in many ways.


[There were some pretty useful guys among the demons.]


[It's not just useful. Gilfer already seems to be worthy of being called a Demon King… and the rest of the guys have also approached the level of Beelzebub or Diablo. This is not a welcome thing for us, who have not finished the Fairy Demon War.]


[Elven, what are you worried about? My original body is here.]


[Typhon. You still have a long way to go to recover.]


[Hahaha.]


Typhon burst into laughter at Elven's words.


Since he was revived, he has had a tendency to react greatly even to small things.


It is because he has realized the new fun of living life.


[Tsk, tsk….]


Elven clicked her tongue as she watched him.


She now has a responsibility as the king of her race to preserve her race.


She could not act recklessly like Typhon, nor could she act with everything left behind like Taehyun.


[What are you going to do now, Contractor?]


She asked about the future plan.


Either way, if Taehyun does not regain his strength, he will not be able to achieve the purpose of regression.


So, she judged that moving around Taehyun, who has experienced the outside, would have the highest probability of success.


No, even if that wasn't the case, Taehyun had experience in leading the domain war and the race war to victory with a human body.


Kim Taehyun. If he is her contractor, he will surely be able to seize the initiative in this timeline as well.


"What about Rosaria?"


[She moved Orgal to contact Jormungandr. Lucifer's Sky Castle will also head there soon.]


Elven shared several views using her magic power.


There, Orgal was emitting magic power in front of the Sea of ​​Magic, Rosaria was watching from a distance, and a huge Sky Castle was moving in the sky.


[Jormungandr. Will that snake show his face if we do this?]


[If he doesn't show up, I will move myself directly.]


[Typhon. You should prioritize recovery rather than stepping out with your unhealthy body.]


[Puhuhu. Are you worried about me?]


[Fucking…. You've walked through timelines a few times… you're not the giant I know.]


[Hahaha.]


Taehyun let the two Archdukes' conversation flow and organized his thoughts.


'Jormungandr is the only guy who is currently in contact with the Upper Realm.'


Moving to the Upper Realm is possible with the power of Elven, who has seized the divine beast, but moving recklessly is dangerous.


At least, what is the situation in the Celestial Realm?


What position does the Upper Realm occupy in the tower?


It would be right to move after finding out the approximate situation there.


The weakened Orgal was bait, and Lucifer was the optimal Archduke who could subdue Jormungandr at once.


Taehyun organized the available forces in preparation for any battle that might occur.


Doppelganger, Typhon, Rosaria.


The three Archdukes are currently recovering quickly.


It is inefficient for Elven to directly move by being assimilated with the divine beast.


'It would be better to leave the demon race to Gilfer for the time being.'


The remaining Archdukes are Hazard and Jormungandr. Iggmung, who must be hiding somewhere.


And Asmodeus, who is clearly an irregular in this timeline.


'The risk is considerable… but even if he wins the battle with Gilfer, it will be difficult to recover his body immediately.'


Judging from the speed of Lucifer and Elven, who have expertise in recovery, he has at least a month to spare.


It is the most realistic alternative to sort out the relationship with the remaining Archdukes in the meantime.


He dispatched three Archdukes to Jormungandr.


Now.


"We are heading to Hazard."


It was time to meet the Lord of the Dragon Clan, who inherited Baal's blood.


Episode 90, Part 2


Taehyun stood before the entrance to the cave.


He took a step towards the passage leading to Hazard's lair.


Considering the master of the cave was an Archduke, there might be a massive barrier or spell erected.


Swish.


Despite the magic he was clad in, he entered without any resistance.


It was because the owner of the lair hadn't rejected Taehyun's entry.


Thump, thump, thump.


After walking for about five minutes through the endlessly shifting cave.


A room appeared at the end of the cave, which was constantly adjusting its structure.


A table and chairs that seemed to imitate the formality of somewhere in the Middle World rather than the Lower World, and a woman with multicolored hair placing down the teacup she was holding.


It was the Dragon Lord Hazard.


"Were you perhaps waiting for me?"


[If not, you wouldn't have met this Dragon so easily. Sit.]


At Hazard's nod, the chair opposite her slid back with a creak.


"Unexpected."


Taehyun said as he sat down and met her gaze.


There were fiery yet calmly sunken red eyes.


[Many have been seeking out this Dragon's lair lately.]


"Are you talking about Asmodeus?"


[Hoh. I didn't sense any signs of him observing this Dragon?]


"I have ways of knowing."


Taehyun shrugged, saying it casually.


Mentioning Asmodeus was purely coincidental.


He had only brought it up because he had seen the guy in the Hall of Ten Thousand Devils transform into a Demon Dragon.


'It seems she doesn't intend to hide it.'


The Hazard before him had always been that kind of personality.


She was confident that she was the strongest being in the Lower World, and she possessed the power to match.


That's why he needed to resolve the story well and make her an ally.


Or, if the story didn't go well, he would subdue her by force…


While Taehyun was thinking that, a teacup appeared from somewhere.


It was magic, a specialty of the Dragon race.


The Fairy race also used magic through mana, but the Dragon race was slightly superior in terms of power and application.


Therefore, it wasn't surprising that a teacup appeared before him, and a pot flew in from somewhere to fill it.


[You don't seem surprised. Have you been served tea by this Dragon before?]


"No. The Hazard I knew didn't have a hobby of drinking tea and imitating humans."


[Is that so.]


Hazard smiled softly as she put down the cup.


It was a kindness quite different from Taehyun's memory.


Just as he thought that.


Kugugugung.


A massive energy pressed down on the area.


It was pressure (重壓), a type of aura Hazard often used.


Taehyun responded by raising his own aura to protect himself.


'It's just a simple intimidation tactic.'


It wasn't time to draw his sword yet.


[Kim Taehyun. We were comrades, weren't we?]


Hazard's gaze was fixed on Taehyun's red eyes.


"Did you hear it from Asmodeus?"


[I would appreciate it if you would answer this Dragon's question.]


Kugugugu.


The crushing aura intensified.


Even in his Polymorphed state, his presence was comparable to Rosaria or Orgal in their true forms.


'Hazard is Hazard, after all.'


He had hoped that she might be weaker than he remembered, but judging from her current level, it seemed right to put that thought aside.


She also seemed to have grasped Taehyun's capabilities with that brief display of aura.


[I heard you fell from grace. So you've already achieved the rank of Archduke. When will you answer this Dragon's question?]


The crushing aura grew stronger and stronger.


It meant she would test the durability of his body until he answered.


"I didn't have a bad relationship with you."


Taehyun said as he emptied his teacup.


It wasn't just a formal answer.


In fact, she was one of the Archdukes who, along with Rosaria, Typhon, Elven, and Gilfer, acknowledged Taehyun and treated him like a brother.


It was different from Lucifer, Orgal, Jormungandr, and Igmun, with whom he had cooperated depending on the situation.


[I'm curious. What kind of journey did this Dragon from before regression… yes, from another timeline, take with you?]


"You want me to talk in this state?"


[If you don't like it, you can just leave as you are. Let me tell you in advance, this Dragon has the blood of the Demon Dragon King flowing through her veins. I can't defy the orders of my ancestors.]


Hazard showed a strange attitude as she drank her endlessly refilling tea.


"……."


She was unusually talkative.


She already knew that Taehyun was a regressor, and she seemed to know that multiple timelines existed.


Yet, she was demanding a direct answer.


'It feels like she's subtly testing me.'


He needed to play along for now.


"I don't know how much you've heard from Asmodeus, but to make a contract with me again, you'll need more than just any bait."


[An excellent judgment.]


"Where should I start… Well, I guess the moment I first encountered a Dragon would be good. Kaiselin of the Red Tribe. It was probably a name like that."


Kim Taehyun as a player.


After a considerable amount of time.


Taehyun spoke of the two wars he had experienced with Hazard.


How he had inadvertently come to rule the Dragon race while she was in hibernation.


How he had subdued Lucifer and become the King of the Lower World.


And how, when he was in the Middle World after falling from grace, Rosaria had come to pick him up with her.


He told her that, in order to increase the odds of winning the race war, he had sent her to the owner of the Nine Thousand Worlds, the Demon Dragon King Ragna.


"After that, I went outside and became a Constellation. Now, as you know, I've regressed and fallen from grace."


As the long epic of the war came to an end, only silence lingered in the lair.


"You were worried about the extinction of your race and tried to surpass your ancestors. You were also the one who first said you would face the owner of the Nine Thousand Worlds."


Hazard drank her tea without a word.


"But now, you just seem to be trying to prolong your life by being mindful of your ancestors."


Clack.


The sound of the teacup being put down was unusually loud.


At the same time, the aura that had been pressing down on Taehyun disappeared completely.


[Physically and mentally, I haven't escaped the domination of the Demon Dragon King. Is that how it seems to you?]


"Yeah."


[Not entirely wrong. Well, never mind. This Dragon doesn't feel like fighting you today.]


"……."


[If you want to fully regain your past memories, don't you need the power of the Succubus Queen?]


"You're going to reserve your decision until I meet Rosaria and regain my memories?"


[There's no reason not to. To figure out those who are playing on top of this Dragon's head, regaining memories seems to be a top priority.]


"You've changed a lot too."


[What do you mean?]


Taehyun shrugged.


"I was thinking it was surprisingly easy to talk to you. You'll have to wait a little while to meet Rosaria. She's gone to meet Jormungandr."


[Jormungandr? Are you going to accept that guy as a comrade too?]


"Anyone who can handle Shinma force is precious. There are no Archdukes who aren't precious under the red sky."


[…….]


"Just kidding. To hear news from the Upper World, it's safest to go through him. This side isn't clear on the situation either."


[If that's the case, you'll soon be joining hands with the Demon race too. I heard that a demon named Gilfer was your comrade?]


"If you're talking about the Hall of Ten Thousand Devils, there's no need to worry. That guy seems to have his own thoughts. It's the same for you, right?"


[…….]


Silence became the answer.


Taehyun rose from his seat and met her gaze.


"Thanks to you, I avoided a pointless war of attrition. I have plenty of time, so I might as well go meet Jormungandr."


[Oh dear. That's not good for the Imugi of the Demon Sea.]


Just as Taehyun and Hazard were exchanging meaningful glances.


[Lord!!]


A familiar face appeared in the lair.


[Bordeaux, have you come?]


[How did a human get all the way here….]


Bordeaux glared at Taehyun.


He was displeased that a mere human was sharing a table with Hazard and talking to her.


[Kim Taehyun. The human Asmodeus mentioned before.]


[Kim Taehyun…!!]


He only knew that a person named Kim Taehyun would make contracts with the Archdukes and come to find Hazard.


[Human. Kneel before the Lord and bow your head immediately.]


Lightning surged from Bordeaux's body.


The lightning soon became aura and pressed down on Taehyun.


But Taehyun had already easily withstood Hazard's aura.


"Oh, Bordeaux. So you're still alive too?"


Taehyun, who had risen from his seat, patted Bordeaux on the shoulder.


[…….]


Bordeaux's red eyes twitched.


He couldn't believe that even if he was degenerating, his aura wouldn't work on a human.


At this rate, his title as the Lord's guardian would become a joke.


Just as he was about to draw out more power.


[He is this Dragon's guest. Withdraw your power.]


[…Understood.]


At Hazard's command, he quickly gathered his strength.


[So it seems Bordeaux knows too?]


"How could he not? We had a pretty close relationship."


Taehyun looked at Bordeaux with a gaze that was beyond friendliness, almost sticky.


"He was my sword. I even gave the weapon made from this guy's corpse the name 'Dragonslayer Sword'."


[…….]


[……!!]


At the unexpected words, Hazard's eyebrows twitched, and fighting spirit surged from Bordeaux's body.


Taehyun continued without a care.


"The sword was damaged a lot as the battle went on… Fortunately, you reinforced it, so I used it well. I'm glad to see you alive like this."


Thump, thump.


Taehyun, who had patted Bordeaux on the shoulder, ignored the crushing aura and left the lair.


[Dragonslayer Sword….]


[…….]


At Hazard's belated murmur.


Flinch.


Bordeaux trembled.


Near the Demon Sea.


Orgal, who had annihilated dozens of the Sea Current Tribe around him, was emitting a massive energy.


He had recovered his mind and body with the help of Elven and Rosaria, and he had made a contract with Taehyun to maintain the rank of Archduke.


The Demon Sea, touched by the brown mana, was surging as if a tsunami had occurred.


Occasionally, the highest-ranking species of the Sea Current Tribe came to protest to Orgal, but they all became corpses and rolled around the area.


Before long, a man floated to the surface of the water.


A handsome man with long blue hair and heterochromia.


It was the Demon Sea King, Jormungandr.


[What are you doing, Orgal.]


Jormungandr, standing in front of Orgal, who was two heads taller than him, couldn't hide his displeasure.


[Fuhuhu. You appeared later than I thought.]


[If you wanted to meet This One, you could have gone through your vassals.]


Jormungandr frowned as he looked at the vassals of his that were lying around the area.


He had overthrown the Giant King and the alliance had been broken, but there was no reason to antagonize him in this way.


[Haven't you heard the news about this body?]


[Yes. I heard you were defeated by Lucifer?]


Jormungandr said with blatant sarcasm.


[That's right.]


[How did you manage to survive from that lofty Fallen Angel? Did you even bow your head?]


[Hehehe. If you knew, you should have helped me. We were allies once.]


[It was the Beast King, that was you, who broke the alliance with your fickleness. I don't know why you're doing this now.]


[There's no need for long words. I need your head.]


[Ha… you always look down on This One.]


Quararararar.


The surrounding Demon Sea was seething.


The seething mana revealed a fortress as it was.


It was his domain, which had been located deep in the Demon Sea, moved to the surface.


With that alone, Jormungandr's presence was strengthened more than twice.


[Did you think I wouldn't know that Lucifer's Sky Castle is waiting in the sky above?]


[You came out knowing that? I think you're braver than I thought.]


Orgal chuckled and compressed his muscles.


It was to prepare for Jormungandr's attack at any time.


He hated to admit it, but the Demon Sea King, who had summoned his domain, possessed skills that were one level above his own.


Perhaps preparations for the bombardment of Sky Castle had also been completed.


However.


[I don't care about that kind of thing.]


A fist that had been compressed to the limit was swung.


Kwaang!!!


It struck Jormungandr's face.


Part 2, Episode 91


What does it mean to be strong?


Yormungandr answered that philosophical question long ago.


The power to trample everything.


The vast presence capable of encompassing, being responsible for, and dominating countless species and lives.


The authority of those called Lower World Dukes all possessed a befitting status.


In that sense.


Orgal's authority was more related to 'strength' and 'power' than any other duke.


Reinforcement (强化).


As the great warrior of the Beastkin, he integrated divided minority species and rose to the position of a duke.


Like the other dukes, he was qualified to be called a king.


Until a day like today came.


That's what Yormungandr thought.


Kwarurururu.


Blue magic bloomed as Yormungandr regenerated his wound.


It was the area that had swollen from Orgal's attack a moment ago.


He was originally no less than Orgal.


Especially near the Mana Sea, which could be considered his territory.


Kwaruru!!


A barrier formed using the Mana Sea blocked Orgal's fist.


He was defending against the duke's attack with just the power of his territory.


'That Orgal, he's recovered more strength than I thought.'


Yormungandr frowned at the tremors transmitted through the barrier.


He thought his status had been damaged by Lucifer.


But the power emanating from his fist, though weaker than before, was certainly at a level worthy of being called a duke.


How could he maintain this level of presence?


Unresolved questions swirled in Yormungandr's mind.


'A miscalculation.'


His gaze subtly turned towards the sky.


Orgal alone would be one thing.


But with Lucifer, who was aiming for an opportunity in the sky, and Rosaria, who was observing him from afar, joining forces, it would be dangerous even in his territory.


He hadn't fully recovered his body yet.


No, even at his best, the enemies before him were formidable.


'Is Kim Taehyun behind all this?'


He recalled the flame Taehyun had used before.


'….'


Just thinking about it seemed to make him sweat.


His subsequent actions were more than just surprising.


He made contracts with the Succubus Queen and the Fairy King.


He resurrected the Giant King and even made a deal with the fallen angel who had subjugated the Giant King.


'Did he make contracts with the others too?'


Since he made contracts with two dukes, it wouldn't be strange if the number reached five.


Then why does he want even him to kneel?


Unresolved questions tangled like a skein of thread in his mind.


[…….]


Kim Taehyun is behind all this.


The more he came into contact with Orgal's magic, the more memories of Kim Taehyun surfaced.


The memory he happened to recall was the moment he was trampling on Taehyun.


Kwaang!!


He snapped out of his thoughts at Orgal's strike, which shook the barrier.


Yormungandr forced out his divine power.


He intended to quickly deal with him and switch to defense.


'I need to join forces with the Dragonkin, or the Demonkin, or the Vampirekin.'


Kudddddeudeud.


Yormungandr revealed his true form.


The Mana Sea swirled, forming a massive barrier in the area.


It blocked Lucifer and Rosaria from interfering.


Now, only Orgal and himself were inside the barrier.


[Another barrier? I heard there were limitations to using your authority... it was true.]


[Who told you that?]


The gigantic Yormungandr asked, flashing his odd eyes.


What bloomed from his body was not blue magic but divine power.


It was only half the power, but it would be enough to subdue Orgal.


[Kim Taehyun. My brother told me.]


[…….]


That wasn't wrong.


After being defeated by him, it wasn't easy to handle his power.


[Orgal. I remember the great warrior of the Beastkin. And now you treat a human like your master.]


[I'm the youngest.]


[……?]


[That's why I'm stuck doing all the dirty work.]


[…….]


[But I heard there's another one coming in below me, so there's no reason for me to keep doing it all.]


Orgal's massive mouth twitched.


[You're going to have to become the youngest.]


Clang. Clang. Clang. Clang.


Orgal laughed like crazy and threw punches.


[This crazy bastard….]


It seemed like it wasn't just his physical condition that was abnormal.


Yormungandr's tail struck Orgal's massive body.


[Kuk…. That stings.]


Contrary to his words, Orgal began to strike the tail.


Even if some part of his body was destroyed, or some of his limbs were cut off, Lucifer would regenerate them.


Because.


[There's no way Lucifer hyung-nim would let me die.]


[…What?]


Yormungandr was taken aback by the unexpected words.


Was this the great warrior of the Beastkin he remembered, the ferocious Orgal?


Had his mind been broken?


Certainly, his appearance and way of speaking weren't different from his memory.


A duke talking about hyungs and dongsaengs?


Unlike Yormungandr's questions, Orgal's mind was stronger than ever.


He had spent his recovery period in the personal space formed by Rosaria to raise the status that had fallen after being defeated by Lucifer and Igmun.


During that period, Elven, Typhon, Lucifer, and Kim Taehyun had engaged in endless battles to raise his status.


Only his personality had changed a little in the process.


'Could it be that this guy… If so….'


He recalled Orgal's words about being the youngest a moment ago.


A disturbing chill made him spit out divine power.


[Keuheup….]


Thud.


It was the moment Orgal groaned and knelt under the crushing wave of divine power.


Thuk.


Suddenly, the weight of the crushing divine power lightened.


Before he knew it, a familiar presence was taking the divine power in front of him.


The contractor of the five dukes, and his….


[Master.]


Orgal bowed respectfully.


Taehyun shook his head at the sight.


"You have the pride of a duke... Stop it…."


In the process of restoring his status using the unique skill King's Imprint, there was mischief from the dukes.


Elven and Typhon led the way, and Rosaria and Lucifer stood by.


As a result, Orgal came to call Elven big noona, Typhon big hyung, Lucifer little hyung, and Rosaria little noona.


It was clear that it was Rosaria's joke that he came to call his contractor master.


"What did that Elven do to him to make him like this…."


Taehyun, who had perfectly blocked the barrage of divine power, looked up at Yormungandr.


"Have you been well?"


[Kim Taehyun.]


"I said I'd come to find you, right?"


A smile spread across Taehyun's face as he scanned Yormungandr's body.


It was because he didn't feel the rampaging magic from him.


"I'm on my way back from meeting Hazard."


[……!!]


"Even if I back down here, Hazard or the new Demon King, or Igmun, will come and threaten you."


[Are you suggesting an alliance with me?]


"No, that time has already passed."


Brown magic bloomed around Taehyun.


It was because he was using Orgal's authority, Reinforcement.


"Today, you will submit to me."


[Nonsense…!!]


Yormungandr spewed out divine power.


Magic was blooming from his blue scales.


He intended to subdue him with a single, forced attack.


Kieeeeee-.


Kieee-.


The magic stones rotated.


"Orgal, do you need a younger sibling?"


[Yes, Master.]


"Okay. Let's escape being the youngest starting today."


The magic of the dukes bloomed on the spinning magic stones.


The first floor of the Tower. The President's office of the Shinhan Player Association.


There, Ji Jinhee and Go Taewook were watching a war being replayed in holograms.


Several screens changed, but there was no significant difference in that there were casualties everywhere.


"The war has escalated with the deployment of players."


"...That was a foolish decision."


Ji Jinhee sighed at Go Taewook's words.


The ones who made the foolish decision he mentioned were not himself, but the presidents of player associations around the world.


Players actively participate in exploration and rescue activities, and activities that cause casualties are prohibited.


A clause emphasized when the World Player Association was established.


The origin of the treaty, which had been observed for decades, becoming meaningless was ultimately the war between the great powers.


The trade conflict between the United States and China. The territorial war between Russia and Ukraine.


The war, which began with conventional weapons, continued with extreme attrition, mobilizing affiliated players.


It was currently facing an even more dire aspect.


"It seems that Japanese players will participate in the war on the American side."


"They finally…."


Ji Jinhee's face contorted.


This was because Japan, like Shinhan, was one of the countries that extremely avoided deploying players.


With this, Shinhan became the only country that had not decided to deploy players and was holding out in this war that had spread like wildfire.


"President. Australia and Japan have chosen the United States. Iran chose China and took a huge amount of compensation. Now we have to decide on a route too. We can't maintain neutrality forever."


Go Taewook reminded him of reality once again.


The friendly matches and tacit competitions that began with the establishment of the player system became meaningless.


The blood that had been shed once was demanding even more blood.


"The Minister of National Defense of Shinhan. The President of the World Player Association. In addition, calls seeking the President never cease."


Two months had passed since the war broke out and Ji Jinhee had summoned the players into the Tower.


The government, which had drawn a line with material support, had dispatched troops, and now that arrow was aimed at Ji Jinhee, who was in charge of the players affiliated with the association.


"My thoughts haven't changed. What about the gate to the 2nd floor?"


Not long after the joint party of Shinhan and Japan returned, the gate to the 2nd floor was blocked.


Everyone was trying to find out the cause, but it had not yet been revealed.


"It's still blocked. At this rate, we might be cut off from the outside at any time. Wouldn't it be better to move outside?"


"No, the moment we go outside, we can't be free from the influence of the government. The players should be accommodated on the 1st floor as much as possible, and we should focus all our efforts on opening the gate to the 2nd floor."


"Are you okay…?"


What Go Taewook asked was Ji Jinhee's personal safety.


In the current world situation where he wanted to shed more blood, he was a thorn in their side.


"The duty of a player is exploration, not war or politics. There are still many proud people in the Tower who are fulfilling that duty. The foolish old men in the political world can't do anything as long as I hold out. And."


Ji Jinhee pointed to the ceiling with his index finger.


"Our national power-class is still exploring, isn't he?"


Ji Jinhee, who pointed to the upper floors of the Tower, burst into a hearty laugh.


The 5th floor of the Tower, which Shinhan had not been able to reach even with the deployment of all its forces.


A considerable amount of time had passed without receiving supplies.


Even though it was common to think that he was already dead.


"Maybe he really reached the 5th floor."


Ji Jinhee asserted Taehyun's survival and burst into a hearty laugh.


Part 2, Episode 92


[Contractor. Now even a Grand Duke is no match for you.]


Rosaria said, looking at Jormungandr collapsed at Taehyun's feet.


There was no need to drag him into the mental world.


Taehyun had completely subdued Jormungandr purely with the power of the mana stone he had formed within his body.


Even though he wasn't fully recovered, considering Orgal had struggled, it was clear how much Taehyun had grown.


"It's nothing impressive. He wasn't normal from the start."


Taehyun squatted down and replied, stabbing Jormungandr with the Dragonslayer Sword.


Each time the Dragonslayer Sword touched the blue scales that had withstood Orgal's punches, they fell to the ground one by one.


The scars from the Fiend Demon King's flames, which hadn't fully healed, were revealed where the scales had fallen off.


[Kuh…ah….]


The moans of the Marine Calamity King were a bonus.


[That wound is…?]


"It's an injury I inflicted on him when we met before. I borrowed some of the King's power."


[You mean the Avatar power?]


"What, you can talk now?"


Taehyun reacted with surprise.


The concept of the Avatar that Taehyun used originated from the Constellations.


The level of the Three Thousand Worlds was not large enough to utter the systems of the outside world, which is why the Grand Dukes did not have a perfect memory.


Taehyun stared silently at Rosaria.


There were no signs of oblivion, where her red eyes would momentarily become dazed as the law would take effect.


'Has Rosaria's level increased?'


Or has the level of the Three Thousand Worlds increased?


'Maybe it's both.'


The level of the members of the Lower World now is at least ten times higher than when Taehyun was the Lower World King.


Typhon is regaining his power from when he was the Integrated King, Lucifer is maintaining strength beyond his prime, and Elven fully retains the memories of when he reached the Upper World King.


Unlike before, Rosaria, who possesses two authorities, 'Mind Control' and 'Space Leap,' is quickly recovering her prime strength, and Gilfer has already obtained the power of the Demon King, laying the groundwork for restoring the Lower World King's level.


In addition, there is Hazard, who inherited the blood of the High-Rank Constellation 'Dragon.'


Asmodeus, the long-term chess piece chosen by 'Dragon.'


Igmune, who gained divine power by contacting 'Labyrinth.'


Each of them far surpasses the power they had at the end of the Race War.


In the twisted timeline, Taehyun is moving forward in his own way.


'Should I be happy about this?'


For now, he had no choice but to keep moving forward.


"Right. The current Jormungandr is clearly several levels below Lucifer."


He's in a different situation than Lucifer, who accepted the power of the Fiend Demon King and quickly recovered by making a contract with Taehyun.


From the start, not preserving his memories was due to a lack of level.


"He's like a snake. It's better not to restore him for the time being."


Taehyun planned not to restore Jormungandr until he had completely pacified the Lower World for the sake of conquering the Upper World.


Orgal and Elven would be suitable for surveillance.


[Then this one also needs correction.]


[Little Sister. If you're talking about correcting the snake bastard, leave it to me.]


[Orgal. You seem to like your new younger sibling?]


[He's a guy with strange power in his eyes. I'll make sure he doesn't glare at you and our older siblings.]


[Huhu. Do as you wish.]


[Hehe. Thank you.]


"……."


Orgal, who was bowing his head while grinning slyly, and Rosaria, who was stroking the head of such a Demon Beast King with her tentacles.


Taehyun felt nauseous at this strange family relationship.


'It seems like Orgal and Typhon's personalities have switched.'


Typhon became more rational, and Orgal became half-witted.


Is this a possibility that occurred in another timeline, or is it just a coincidence created by the twisted timeline?


He was considering several hypotheses when.


[But Contractor. Weren't you going to meet Hazard?]


"Ah, that?"


Taehyun told her about what happened with Hazard and the Demon Palace he watched through Asura's sight.


Rosaria stroked her chin after hearing the short story.


[I see…. Asmodeus also retained his memories.]


"Thankfully, Asmodeus can't act right away. Thanks to Gilfer regaining the Demon King's power faster than expected."


Judging from Gilfer's actions, it was only a matter of time before he regained his power from his Lower World King days.


Also.


"We have to assume that Asmodeus can also use the power of the Upper World King. He probably didn't use his full power because of the law."


Unlike the word possibility, Taehyun was confident to a high degree.


"The shorter the time, the better. Just in case, I should take Typhon with me."


Typhon has already awakened his authority to 'Great Element.'


Even if he's not at full strength, he will be a great help in battle.


[I understand. Then I will prepare for space-time travel right away. It would be better to call Typhon into the mental world depending on the situation.]


"Mental world?"


[I have connected it to my mental world to help with recovery. It is the result of merging the two authorities that I wield.]


Because the mental world is connected, he can respond to the call at any time, and the Blessed Strong Body can withstand the aftereffects of space-time travel.


In terms of combat power, it was as if they had grown noticeably.


But.


"……."


Taehyun, with a strange expression, made eye contact with Rosaria.


[Oh my, you're misunderstanding something. I only considered the practical aspects as the top priority.]


"Hmm…."


[You're making an unusually sly face.]


In order to shorten the time, it is most important to develop one's authority.


Rosaria unnecessarily rattled off words that she didn't even expect.


"Well, fine. I wouldn't not know what risks 'sharing the mental world' has. Let's move for now."


[Hmph~.]


Rosaria waved her hand, and a huge subspace opened next to them.


A bundle of tentacles flowing out from there dragged Jormungandr's massive body.


[Oh…. Sister. Are you imprisoning him in your personal space?]


[Yes. I plan to keep him in my subspace until it's Elven's turn.]


[Then I'll go in too.]


Orgal voluntarily entered the subspace.


It was an intention to clearly organize the hierarchy before the order was passed to Elven.


[If you wish.]


Swish.


The subspace that swallowed Orgal and Jormungandr closed.


When she waved her hand again, this time a new gate opened.


Beyond the gate, Hazard's lair was visible.


"Your proficiency with authority seems to be increasing."


[Isn't it all thanks to the Contractor's rapid growth?]


"Your compliments have increased too."


Taehyun leaped over the gate.


Without feeling like his vision was being reversed like him, Hazard's lair was immediately visible before his eyes.


Bordeaux was guarding the lair.


[Kim Taehyun…. And the Succubus Queen. You've returned sooner than expected.]


"The subjugation ended earlier than expected."


[Subjugation…?]


"I'm talking about Jormungandr. Didn't you hear about it from Hazard?"


[……!!]


Bordeaux's body flinched.


He heard it.


That Kim Taehyun would come back with the Succubus Queen soon.


There was also an order to prepare in advance since he didn't know how long it would take.


But.


'The subjugation of the Grand Duke ended this quickly?'


Dangerous.


Instincts warn him.


Even if it's not true that they subjugated Jormungandr.


Kim Taehyun and his forces pose a danger beyond Asmodeus.


'If these guys decide to subjugate the Lord….'


Gulp.


The sound of him swallowing saliva without realizing it was unusually loud.


Is it right to let these people into the lair where Lord Hall is located?


If he refuses, how long can he buy time?


He was thinking that when.


[Bordeaux. Bring the guests inside.]


Hazard's voice was heard in his head.


[…I understand.]


He answered briefly and guided Taehyun and Rosaria.


After a few changes in terrain.


Kugugung.


Suddenly, a huge force pressed down on the two.


[Your greeting is rough, Hazard.]


[You speak as if we're old acquaintances.]


Hazard, who put down his teacup, said with a bright smile.


[A Dragon Lord drinking tea. I would have been quite surprised if I hadn't heard it beforehand.]


Without being bothered by the huge force, Rosaria sat opposite Hazard.


[If you keep showing off your authority, I won't be able to stand still.]


[Huhu.]


Hazard withdrew his force with a laugh.


[I apologize if it was unpleasant. I just wanted to see if your mind was enough to implant memories in this Dragon.]


[Hmph~ Is your curiosity satisfied?]


[Your level has increased considerably more than this Dragon knew.]


Hazard's gaze turned to Taehyun next to him.


[What on earth did you do?]


"You'll find out when you regain your memories. So stop the mental warfare and let's start now."


As if there was no more waiting.


Taehyun released his magic power.


The two Grand Dukes then released their magic power.


After a while.


Taehyun and Rosaria entered Hazard's mental world.


[The Lower World has become quite interesting.]


Asmodeus smiled bitterly as he looked at his injuries, which were recovering more slowly than expected.


He was located on the border between the 5th and 6th floors.


It was a residence prepared in case of emergency.


To enter this place, one must not only fully control Divine Demonic Power but also understand the structure of the Tower.


At this moment, only three people possess that level of potential.


Even they don't know the coordinates, so intrusion is impossible.


[In the end, will the Demon race also fall to Kim Taehyun?]


Asmodeus recalled his bad relationship with Taehyun.


Their first meeting was as a Great Demon and an unawakened human in the human realm.


Kim Taehyun was chosen by the Fiend Demon, who was the Lower World King at the time, and experienced his first regression, and thanks to him, he was chosen by the Dragon, who was the Upper World King at the time.


As a result, Asmodeus was defeated in that timeline.


The arrangement hidden by the Fiend Demon King.


Kim Taehyun subjugated him with the help of those invisible things.


Immediately after, that guy became the Integrated King and went outside to become a Constellation.


That was the end of that timeline.


However.


[This timeline is on my side.]


The High-Rank Constellation 'Zodiac Who Walks the Timeline.'


The Constellations 'Fiend Demon' and 'Dragon' borrowed his power and regressed several times to interfere with the Three Thousand Worlds.


The fact that he was given a new possibility was a byproduct of their actions.


The variable is the Constellation that the bug-like Grand Duke Igmune contacted.


'Is that also Dragon's plan? Or is it an arrangement hidden by the Fiend Demon?'


Neither is important.


Before long, Kim Taehyun will finish the territorial war and ascend to the Upper World.


Since it's a timeline that's been repeated countless times.


That guy will also repeat the same move without realizing it.


[It's fun when things go as planned. Isn't that right, Dwarf?]


The Three Thousand Worlds.


He was laughing, satisfied with a world where even losers like him are given infinite opportunities, when.


A message appeared before his eyes.


['The Administrator of the Tower' is silent.]


Part 2, Episode 93


The sacred tree's true form.


The fairy forest was created around it.


A space only the Fairy King could inhabit, a barrier formed to supply magic to the ten bonsai trees.


There, the dignified Fairy King gazed upon those who had set foot in her domain.


Succubus Queen Rosaria.


Giant King Typhon.


Fallen Angel Lucifer.


Beast King Orgal.


Sea Serpent King Jormungandr.


And.


Dragon Lord Hazard.


[Hazard. I didn't expect you to join so easily.]


Elven said, looking at Hazard, who was leaning against the sacred tree and drinking tea.


A bottle floated in the air, heated by fire magic, and filled the cup itself, which looked quite plausible.


[Don't be surprised. From my perspective, it's more surprising that you retain your memories.]


Hazard replied calmly, tilting his teacup.


[Hmm. Seeing you like this, you seem as unfamiliar as Typhon.]


A rational Typhon and a composed Hazard.


It was an image that didn't match what was in her memory.


Rosaria took Hazard's side.


[There's no need to doubt. This queen has confirmed it herself. And it wasn't easy to bring him along.]


She entered Hazard's mental world and expanded the world's capacity.


She judged that it would be impossible for even Hazard to receive complete memories without using doppelgangers.


For that reason, the minds of Hazard, Typhon, Rosaria, and Taehyun were connected for a moment.


If Rosaria hadn't possessed her current status.


If she hadn't received the memories of the race war and achieved the awakening of her powers, this operation would have been impossible.


And so.


She would not have discovered Baal's traces interfering with Hazard's mind.


While Hazard was accepting the vast memories, while Rosaria was maintaining the connection to the mental world.


Taehyun and Typhon had to face Baal.


"If he hadn't been in the form of a Dragon Demon King, it wouldn't have been easy to subdue him."


Taehyun clicked his tongue, recalling the moments when he had been in danger several times.


'Even after regaining this much power, I almost lost.'


If he had faced him alone without Typhon, Hazard, consumed by the Dragon Demon King, would be here now.


Elven and the other Archdukes would have had to endure considerable sacrifices to subdue Hazard.


[I never imagined my ancestor would interfere in such a way. Thanks to you, I avoided the worst-case scenario.]


Clack.


Hazard put down his teacup and calmly accepted reality.


The ancestor's revelation taking place in hibernation.


The revelation that had determined the life and death of the Dragon Race until now was actually Baal's scheme to intervene in the Lower World.


Upon learning that fact, Hazard defected to Taehyun's camp without hesitation.


He chose a future he would pioneer with free will, rather than a future where he would be used and abandoned.


It was a small difference, but it was a crucial choice for her, the only Dragon Demon in the Dragon Race.


Meeting Asmodeus, who had inherited Baal's power, before meeting Taehyun also had a considerable influence.


"Elven. You said that even after becoming the Upper World King, you couldn't confirm Hazard's life or death."


[Yes. Dragon Demon King Ragna, the master of the 9,000 Realms. I only confirmed that Hazard had encountered him, but I couldn't know the result.]


"Baal must have imprinted on Hazard's mind around that time."


This was a fact confirmed through Igmun earlier.


'Hazard and Typhon are arrangements made by the 'Dragon' in the Three Thousand Worlds.'


And now they are in Taehyun's hands.


'The core for becoming the Lower World King is all gathered.'


Tolkin, Gilfer, Igmun.


Except for those three, all the comrades from the race war are together.


"By the way, why is Jormungandr in such a state?"


Taehyun asked, looking at the Sea Serpent King, who had bruises on his face.


The fact that he had bruises even in his polymorphed state meant that he was in such poor condition that he couldn't even recover properly.


[Master. I used physical discipline to correct the behavior of my youngest sibling.]


Physical discipline.


It was a somewhat dangerous expression for someone who wielded the power of reinforcement.


Judging from the fact that Jormungandr was trembling but not saying anything, it seemed to be true.


[My elder sister is helping me. I will correct him to your liking as soon as possible, Master.]


"Orgal. Don't use the title 'Master' for me. You'll lose your dignity."


[Contractor. An Archduke's dignity does not fall just because they call a Constellation Master.]


Elven defended Orgal.


She seemed quite satisfied with the family relationship she had created.


"What I want is not the same level as before. Lucifer, you've been in contact with Igmun, so you know. Is there anyone among us who can handle Igmun's true form, who has obtained divine power?"


[I cannot answer.]


"Is it the law again? What about 'Archduke' Igmun?"


[Archduke... That guy... It seems like he can be handled by Elven.]


"But that means the other Igmun is not, right?"


[......]


Lucifer answered with silence.


"Only Constellations can participate in the Star Wars. And none of you became Constellations in other timelines."


Taehyun made eye contact with each Archduke and continued.


"If you had come out, there's no way I wouldn't have known."


In the end, even if you combine the possibilities of various timelines, the only ones who became Constellations in the Three Thousand Worlds were the 'Dragon,' the 'Yoma,' and the 'Predator.'


Until Taehyun regressed with the power of the 'Twelve Zodiacs.'


"If we're going to think about the positive aspects of the current situation. It's the fact that Igmun is showing us that possibility himself."


[Asmodeus seems to be plotting something as well.]


Rosaria added.


"Yes. Those two aren't just aiming to become rulers of the Three Thousand Worlds."


Constellation.


Just like Taehyun, they want to go outside and become a constellation.


"He contacted Lucifer to revive Typhon. He contacted Gilfer to use the Demon Race."


He contacted Hazard but didn't contact Elven, Rosaria, Orgal, or Jormungandr.


That meant that there was something else needed in their plan besides speed.


[Contractor, there's no need to beat around the bush. What are you trying to say?]


"Lucifer of the Upper Sky. Jormungandr of the Sea of Demons. Hazard of the Dragon Race. Except for Igmun, who contacted the Constellation, the only ones left are the Demon Race of the Demon Realm."


[Asura's vision can no longer be used.]


Elven replied, trying to connect with Asura once again.


"I also have some of Asura's magic power. The tracking can be done using that as a medium."


[Hahahaha. In the end, the next one will be a Demon King, whether it's Asmodeus or Gilfer.]


[Perhaps they have formed an alliance.]


[There are three possibilities. The worst is that they have joined hands.]


Taehyun nodded at Lucifer's words.


"Rosaria. Prepare for teleportation. Let's find out who became the Demon King."


The 4th floor of the tower.


Gilfer, who had reached the end of the Endless Hell, put down the four Demon Kings she was carrying.


It was a space where she was secretly recovering her power.


Hoo.


She let out a small breath.


From the 5th floor, the Famine Hell, to the 4th floor, the Endless Hell.


Even though she flew without rest, it took her full two days.


The distance was a factor, but it wasn't easy to move while carrying four Demon Kings.


The fact that she had consumed a considerable amount of energy in the battle with Asmodeus also had an effect.


[I'm getting tired.]


She sat leaning against the altar and looked at the four Demon Kings placed on the altar.


Mammon, Mephisto, Asura, Phaidon.


She had injected enough poison and fear into them.


They wouldn't be able to wake up until the situation was over.


The situation was different from the ancient Great Demons who had been dragged in without being able to move or think in the previous ceremony.


Swoosh.


She inserted a thorn into the center of the altar.


Sssss-.


She injected deep blue magic power through the thorn.


Whoosh-.


Crimson magic power blazed from both sides of the altar, reacting to the completed desire.


[Igmun.]


She called the owner of the altar, looking at the altar that had begun to blaze.


A moment later.


[Hoo. The guys you caught this time aren't ordinary Great Demons?]


Igmun's voice was heard in Gilfer's head.


[It will take quite a while to make them into inner orbs.]


Gilfer flicked the thorn at Igmun's words.


He was more provocative than when she had visited before.


[I'm not going to make these guys into inner orbs. I called you to ask for your help with recovery.]


[......]


Igmun was silent at Gilfer's words.


Gilfer grinned at the expected reaction.


[What nonsense are you talking about? If you absorb 'these,' you can become a more perfect Demon King than before. A guy like you should know that, right?]


[That's right.]


The ones placed on the altar were all existences of a different level from the ones that Taehyun had absorbed with his help.


If she completely absorbed them with Igmun's help, it wouldn't be impossible to recover the status of the Lower World King in one go.


So, it was strange for Igmun to refuse such an easy path.


[I've changed my mind. This queen will use them as her hands and feet.]


[Are you going to receive worship instead of iron-blooded rule? You're making a regrettable choice. But you've come to the wrong place.]


There was a sneer in Igmun's voice, which had stopped for a moment.


[If you're not going to absorb them, you can't take anything. Isn't there no reason for this ghost to help you?]


[I knew you'd say that. Or are you frustrated because you failed to get Typhon?]


[......]


A smile appeared on Gilfer's face at Igmun's silence.


The aura of divine demonic power that Typhon exuded when she was revived.


It was such a powerful aura that it was transmitted even to her, who was a considerable distance away.


What Igmun wanted was Typhon's body.


If everything had gone according to plan, the husk of Typhon couldn't have possessed such power.


In other words, something had changed, and the plan had gone wrong.


There was only one person who came to mind who could do such a thing in connection with Typhon.


[Kim Taehyun. It seems my brother is not an easy opponent for you this time either.]


Crimson magic power surged from the altar at Gilfer's mockery.


It was proof that the owner of the altar was uncomfortable.


[Don't test this ghost's self-control. Even without your permission, absorbing these guys is something...]


[I met Asmodeus.]


[...What?]


[As expected, you didn't know. Not only did he have his memories, but it seemed he already knew how to handle divine power. Divine demonic power at this time. How dangerous.]


Asmodeus is not a primordial Great Demon.


He is a Great Demon who was born after the Hall of All Demons, and he is destined to reach the status of an Archduke like Orgal if he gains enough experience.


Originally, Asmodeus at this time would only be a strong person who had not made a name for himself.


There was no way the memories of a guy who had disappeared would be complete when even the guy who hadn't disappeared didn't have complete memories.


The variable was that he had never been caught in Igmun's intelligence network until now.


[How did that guy...]


[I don't know what he's up to, but one thing is certain. He has a Constellation backing him up, just like you.]


[......]


Igmun is trying to become a Constellation himself by taking away the potential of the degraded Kim Taehyun.


But if there is one more competitor, things will be different.


[How is it? It seems like you still need this queen's help.]


Gilfer's gaze turned to the four Demon Kings on the altar.


[Wouldn't it be better to start sharing the details while we start the recovery?]


Part 2, Episode 94


Rozaria's Incubus Clan. Elven's Fairy Clan. Typhon's Giant Clan. Lucifer's Fallen Angel Horde. Orgal's Beastkin. Jörmungandr's Tide Clan. Hazard's Dragon Clan.


To unify the Lower Realm, all that remained were the Vampire Clan and the Demon Clan.


Taehyun chose the Demon Clan, as he had previously vowed.


He thought it would be simple.


He believed he could teleport at any time by using his own magical power planted in Asura's heart.


But he was wrong.


Asura's magical power was completely cut off, undetectable, and in the end, he had no choice but to use Elven's alternative plan of detecting the coordinates of the Demon World.


That's how he ended up with a month's time.


Taehyun spent his time in his personal space, tweaking a few systems.


The Avatar System, which borrows the power of the Constellations.


For now, only symptoms like Overload, a burden on excessive power as a reaction, appear, but he doesn't know how it will come back in the future.


'Strong power comes at a price.'


This is what Taehyun always keeps in mind.


The sudden reduction in the Tower Administrator's intervention on the 5th floor, and the fact that he came to understand the principles of the Avatar System, didn't seem like a coincidence for some reason.


'Until I meet Tolkien and understand the situation, it's best not to use it as much as possible.'


For the time being, it was a safer decision to use the power of the newly joined Archdukes.


Gilfer, who was plotting something with Igmun. Asmodeus, who was the Dragon Key.


Would it be possible not to use the power of the Avatar against them?


He was comparing his power to that of the Archdukes when it happened.


[Contractor. Preparation is complete.]


Elven's voice echoed in his mind.


"Ah, was it today?"


[You control the time in space. Staying in such a place for too long will shorten your life.]


"You say scary things so nonchalantly."


[I know you're not going to listen anyway. The Archdukes have been summoned, so come out.]


"Okay."


When he went outside, he saw Orgal and Typhon.


Typhon, who had fully recovered his physical abilities in a month, had power surpassing even Lucifer, and Orgal...


"Orgal."


[Yes, Master.]


"Stop calling me Master. What have you been doing lately?"


[Ah, this? I've been pursuing a new hobby...]


Taehyun sighed as he looked at Orgal, who was pointing to the tattoos on his body.


Tattoos. If it's Orgal's size, getting tattoos isn't bad.


The problem is the content of the tattoos.


Pictures that anyone could see symbolized fairies and giants. The sight of him having one on each of his breasts made him feel a different kind of creepiness.


[Hahaha. Don't worry too much, brother. Life is a series of finding new fun.]


Taehyun shook his head as he looked at Typhon, who was smiling kindly.


'Come to think of it, Jörmungandr is being educated by Rozaria, wasn't he?'


After being shocked by Orgal's condition, Taehyun took measures to prevent Elven, Typhon, and Orgal from interfering in Jörmungandr's correction.


He trusted her benevolence.


"Where's Rozaria?"


At the same time as he asked, the gate opened.


Hazard and Lucifer walked out together from there.


It seemed that Rozaria had gone around and brought them herself.


After using the power of the Divine Tree, there was no place in the Lower Realm that she couldn't go.


[Everyone's gathered.]


[Have you found the coordinates of the Demon World?]


[Yes. I found the coordinates a long time ago, but it took time to fix them because they kept changing.]


Elven clicked his tongue and answered Lucifer's question.


"Where's Jörmungandr?"


[He's staying in my space. He throws tantrums sometimes, so I can't take him out unless it's necessary.]


[Rozaria. I am always ready to help you.]


[I feel the same way. Just say the word anytime.]


[Little Sister. Let's get a tattoo for the youngest one too.]


[It's reassuring... but I'll just accept your heart.]


She firmly rejected the proposals of the three Archdukes, who were shining their eyes.


'It's getting more and more insane.'


Is it okay to leave it like this?


Taehyun sighed and took a moment to think.


[Have you decided who will go to the Demon World?]


Only Rozaria's voice seemed to give a sense of stability.


"Typhon, Hazard, Orgal. I'll go to the Demon World with them. Rozaria, Lucifer, protect the Divine Tree with Elven."


Taehyun, Rozaria, and Elven had connected their mental worlds.


If he received support from Elven's magical power, additional support would be possible at any time.


Also, he decided on the members based on the judgment that Elven and Lucifer would be safe even if there was an unexpected attack while Taehyun was away.


There were no complaints.


Rozaria opened the gate using the coordinates fixed by Elven as a medium.


You could tell at a glance that Archduke-level magical power was escaping every moment.


Typhon, Hazard, and Orgal crossed over.


It was the moment when Taehyun finally stepped into the gate.


[Contractor.]


Elven called out to Taehyun.


[Unnecessary feelings can ruin a plan.]


"Are you thinking about Gilfer?"


[I mean, don't overdo it.]


"Don't worry. I'm not that weak."


With Elven's curse-like words as the last thing he heard.


Taehyun completely crossed the gate.


Immediately, Taehyun realized that he was standing in the Colosseum where the Myriad Demon Assembly had unfolded.


Famine Hell.


Originally, it was the territory ruled by Mammon.


[I don't see any demons.]


Hazard muttered with his arms crossed.


[What can we do?]


Let's split up and search.


It was the moment when Taehyun was about to say that.


[Hey, Hazard. Show some respect to the Master.]


Suddenly, Orgal growled and bared his teeth.


[Also, don't forget that you joined later than the youngest.]


He was not only using honorifics to Taehyun, but also telling him to show respect to Elven, Typhon, and Rozaria.


Orgal continued with unexpected remarks.


[I heard your mind is broken. You're crossing the line, Beastkin.]


Kugugugung.


Hazard's aura pressed down on Orgal.


Kwaaaa.


Orgal responded by raising brown magic power.


[An interesting spectacle.]


Typhon watched the scene with an amused smile.


Aura and enhancement.


The power struggle between the two Archdukes was nothing more or less than amusement to him.


"Typhon. Did you transplant your personality into Orgal?"


[Wouldn't it be nice to have one cheerful guy in the group?]


"That's far from cheerful."


It's not cheerful, it's stupid.


While Taehyun was wondering how to explain the difference to Typhon, who was giggling.


Sssss-.


Fog settled down.


Purgatory.


It was a technique used by Mammon.


[This saves us the trouble of finding them.]


Typhon laughed and activated his authority.


The wind pushed away the scattered poison fog, and lightning flowed towards the cleared path.


He had performed both defense and detection at the same time.


Thump. Thump. Thump. Thump.


Typhon, who had transformed into a giant and jumped up, reached out towards Mammon, who was hiding in the fog.


Mammon did not avoid the giant hand that was attacking him.


Bang!


Suddenly, thorns that popped out deflected Typhon's arm.


The thorns were connected to Mephisto, who had opened six horns.


And.


Another thorn launched from the opposite side aimed for Typhon's head.


Bang!


Typhon waved his hand and deflected the thorn.


And.


Thwack! Thwack! Thwack!


Asura, holding three weapons in both hands, pressed down on Typhon from above.


The magical power of the four Demon Kings lacerated Typhon's falling body.


The Giant King's limbs were severed, and the authority that was about to create a disaster was cut off repeatedly.


In the blink of an eye, Typhon was subdued.


Belatedly, Hazard used his aura on top of the tattered Typhon.


Hwaaaak.


The auras of the four Demon Kings effortlessly scattered Hazard's aura.


[Hoo.]


Hazard admired their response.


[Big Brother!]


Orgal swelled up his body and rushed towards Typhon.


Compressed muscles.


The Demon King's thorns were deflected here and there by Orgal's fist, which had unleashed his signature technique in an instant.


At the moment when Orgal, who had reached him, was about to infuse Typhon with magical power.


Thwack.


[Cough...]


Another thorn pierced Orgal's tough body.


[It's been a while, Brother.]


Swish.


Gilfer appeared next to Orgal.


"Gilfer. Did you become a Demon King?"


Taehyun, who skipped the greetings, asked.


[No, these are the Demon Kings.]


Gilfer pointed to the four demons standing behind her.


Mammon, Mephisto, Asura, Paidon.


The ancient great demons who had fought in the Myriad Demon Assembly twice.


The momentum they exuded was by no means inferior to Belzebub and Diablo.


'Then...'


[The current Main Demon is the King of the Lower Realm.]


Gilfer smiled and shook the thorn.


The thorn that had pierced Orgal's skin rummaged through the wound.


'Orgal is an Archduke.'


Not only does she effortlessly pierce the body enhanced by such a guy, but she also shows composure.


The authority felt from her is 'Desire' and 'Desirelessness'. And 'Evolution'.


'The fact that she has recovered the power of the King of the Lower Realm is no lie.'


Taehyun averted his eyes from the subdued Typhon and Orgal.


"Now is the time to join hands with me."


[That's difficult.]


Gilfer shook her head, flicking the thorn.


[You must have watched the Myriad Demon Assembly through Asura, right? The battle between Asmodeus and the Main Demon.]


"Yes."


[Then it will be easy to talk. The Main Demon is trying to fulfill its duty to protect the survival of the species.]


"......"


Taehyun met Gilfer's red eyes.


Calm without shaking.


It wasn't a look suitable for a demon.


He knew people with such eyes.


Elven. Rozaria. Lucifer. Hazard.


The Archdukes who value the survival of the species.


Conversely, Jörmungandr, Typhon, Belzebub, Igmun, Orgal.


They are those who prioritize personal standards over the survival of the species.


If the past Gilfer was closer to the latter, she was now showing an attitude closer to the former.


'Was there some kind of change?'


It was something that couldn't be known right away.


It was Gilfer who asked the question.


[Kim Taehyun. Why did you regress?]


"A war is going on outside. This 'Three Thousand Worlds' is in danger."


[Is that because of the Constellations?]


"......"


[Or is it because you guys regressed and stirred things up?]


It was a question as sharp as a thorn.


[Why did you come back from the outside?]


She poured out questions without stopping.


'Is the answer already decided?'


To save the Three Thousand Worlds.


I want to say that, but I can't open my mouth.


If the Gilfer in front of my eyes is still the existence I know, she would want a different answer.


"To gain stronger power."


Gilfer's lips went up.


A bitter smile.


A look that the great demons seem to have as a habit.


[You've become a Constellation too.]


"And you seem to be trying to become a Constellation. How long are you going to lie down?"


At Taehyun's question, wind blew in the area.


Rain fell from the clouds gathered in the red sky, lightning struck, and the earth began to shake.


Flames soared between the cracked earth of the Colosseum.


[Fuhuhuhuhu. I was going to rest a little more before moving.]


Typhon laughed as he raised his massive body.


His body, wrapped in the authority of the great elements, had already recovered.


Gilfer avoided the hand he reached out.


Thwack.


A huge magical power flowed into Orgal's body, which was caught in Typhon's hand.


[Ah... Ah... Big Brother's magical power... is, is coming in...]


Orgal trembled and made a joyful voice.


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An immediate battle commenced.


Typhon took on Mammon and Mephisto, Orgal faced Phaydon, and Hazard confronted Asura, each creating distance.


Ostensibly, this was for smoother combat, but in reality, it was to avoid disrupting Taehyun and Gilfer's fight.


If the enemy was numerous, the strongest among them and Taehyun would handle it; if it was a single opponent, the three archdukes would engage first.


This had been discussed even before coming to this demon realm.


Taehyun stared into Gilfer's crimson eyes.


They were a deeper shade of red than he remembered.


'Persuading Hazard won't be easy.'


Hazard had no memories of spending time with Taehyun, had made contact with Asmodeus, and had since questioned his own existence and revelation.


On the other hand, Gilfer had regressed while retaining his memories and had reached this point.


He had ambition, conviction, and plans to support them.


'He's even got Igmun, who contacted the Constellations, as a backer.'


There was no reason for him to rejoin a defeated Taehyun. It wasn't strange to think that way.


Given their equal level of power, it would be odd if he didn't try to test him.


[You have a curious look about Asmodeus?]


"If I'm curious, will you tell me?"


Taehyun shrugged as if it were nothing.


He saw the corners of Gilfer's mouth turn up.


[You're still as relaxed as ever before a fight. That guy ran away.]


Gilfer declared himself the victor of the Hall of Devils.


Gilfer spoke, coating his thorns with 'poison' and 'fear.'


'Thorns of Poisonous Dreams' and 'Thorns of Brutality.'


It was evident that he had assimilated the powers of Beelzebub and Diablo better than Taehyun.


'Ran away, huh.'


Taehyun didn't think Gilfer was lying.


Asmodeus was a demon king who had unlocked his inherent potential. A demonic dragon who had fused with Baal's power.


In those two states, there was no way Gilfer, in his Lower Realm King state, could have been pushed back.


'Even if he can wield Divine Demonic Power, he can't fully use the power of an Upper Realm King in the Lower Realm.'


Unless he fused those two states with the power of an archangel to become an Upper Realm King, it wasn't strange that Gilfer was winning now.


'Gilfer in his Lower Realm King state is my opponent. Should I be happy about this...?'


Taehyun wasn't the only one assessing the opponent's strength.


[I've been curious about this for a while.]


The demon king who became the Lower Realm King after the race war.


The Lower Realm King who became the Unified King after ending the race war.


She wanted to know which of them was superior.


[It seems my brother has regained his power from his Lower Realm King days.]


Her gaze was fixed on Taehyun's chest.


She could sense the energy of multiple archdukes within a single body.


She knew the reason why.


Magic stones. The hearts of magical beasts, capable of containing various magical energies depending on their level.


'Rosaria, Elven, Typhon, Lucifer, Orgal, Hazard, Jormungandr. And... did he form the demon king's as well?'


The unique magic power emanating from the eight magic stones exuded a formidable presence.


The difference from the past was that the magic stones containing her and Igmun's magic power were empty, but the presence felt from Taehyun was no less imposing than before.


Rather, an unknown sense of déjà vu made her instinct tell her to avoid a head-on confrontation.


'He was in an incomplete state when we last met... What on earth did he do?'


The speed at which Taehyun was regaining his power was even more absurd than hers.


Moreover, she had heard that his unique ability, 'Devour,' had been sealed.


Logically, such growth would be nearly impossible.


"Looks like that's enough probing about my presence."


Hooo.


Starting with the magic power Taehyun emitted, a massive barrier unfurled around them.


It was merely the release of magic power, but to those of a lower caliber, it would feel like a massive barrier.


"Gilfer. What's your real purpose?"


[Didn't I say? I aim to become the apex of the Three Thousand Worlds.]


Gilfer opened his mouth, savoring the massive magic power that surrounded him.


A colorless magic power.


A more concentrated power could be felt from Elven's magic.


It seemed Taehyun wasn't the only one who had grown stronger.


'Could it be that Rosaria has also regained her past strength? If so, it's as good as having already recovered the forces from the race war.'


It was different from when he had ended the race war and reigned during a time of peace.


Taehyun's forces were already elite troops who had finished preparing for the next war.


"No, that kind of superficial resolve isn't enough."


Taehyun showed a firm expression.


There was a hole in her words.


If she simply wanted to protect her race, there was even more reason to join forces with Elven, who was once an Upper Realm King.


There was no need to be with Igmun, who had other intentions, even though she had obtained the power of a Lower Realm King, as she was now.


[I will ensure that the Three Thousand Worlds are no longer playthings for the kings.]


"What?"


[I'm tired of watching the cycle they create, Lower Realm King. Upper Realm King. Unified King.]


"......"


A murderous aura swirled in her crimson eyes.


'Is she trying to become the Unified King, beyond the Lower Realm King?'


Considering the past where she retained her memories even while abandoning her powers, it was a plausible prospect.


"But that's not enough."


The outside world is even bigger.


In the end, one cannot possess the Three Thousand Worlds as a microcosm unless they become a Constellation.


[That's something only someone who has become a Constellation can say. Don't worry. I've prepared for that as well.]


In response to her thorns, Taehyun raised the Dragonslayer Sword.


To go back outside, Taehyun also needed to become the Unified King.


If only one person could rise to that position.


"I can't yield either."


Hooo.


Dense magic power surged from the Dragonslayer Sword.


Colorless and violet magic power began to mix rapidly.


Without delay, he swung the Dragonslayer Sword.


Whoo.


[......]


Wind slicing through space.


On the surface, nothing had changed.


But Gilfer was aware.


They had briefly entered a personal space.


The oppressive weight pressing down on their bodies had intensified.


[Yes. It has to be this much.]


The two thorns. She raised Thorns of Poisonous Dreams and Thorns of Brutality and wore a wry smile.


It wasn't just space that had changed in that brief moment.


Taehyun's appearance began to transform into that of a demon.


[It's been a while since I've seen that form.]


In the past, Taehyun had fused his body with the power of the archdukes in order to adapt to their strength.


[But to resort to that method now. Isn't that the same as admitting you can't use Devour?]


"If you lose to someone like this, the demon king's reputation will be in tatters."


Defeating the demon king in demon form.


The intention to degrade her status with a single match was clear.


[An impudent and provocative challenge. You're definitely the brother I knew.]


New magic power unfurled around Gilfer.


Purgatory.


The demon king's domain taken from Mammon.


Taehyun summoned the Spirit Kings, watching the domain she was forming.


Igrid, Jenki, Varanos.


The three Spirit Kings expressed their dismay at the situation before them.


[Why are there two demon kings?]


[That's the ancient archdemon Gilfer.]


[Why is Kim Taehyun...]


The Spirit Kings were flustered by the sight of their contractor, who was the spitting image of a demon king.


"Please prevent the domain from expanding any further."


With those words, Taehyun and Gilfer intertwined.


[Now I'm being summoned by a demon king.]


[It's become difficult to criticize the demons anymore.]


[Let's fulfill the request first...]


[It's more like an order than a request.]


[It's not like we're in a position to refuse. Let's just shut up and move.]


Apart from the battle between the two demon kings, the Spirit Kings were focused on dismantling Purgatory.


Fairy Forest.


Elven, who was synchronized with the Divine Beast, moved busily.


Her crescent-shaped crimson eyes darted left and right, and massive magic power surged from her body.


This was because she was confirming the battles of the three archdukes who had left for the demon realm and sharing the view with the other archdukes who were on standby.


Sharing Orgal's view to see the battle with Phaydon.


Sharing Hazard's view to see the battle with Asura.


Sharing Typhon's view to see the battle with Mammon and Mephisto.


The information gathered through the three views was being reproduced as three holograms made of magic power.


[Tch. Those guys have made considerable progress.]


Elven clicked her tongue as she watched the four demon kings that the archdukes were facing.


She had confirmed that even those who could be considered enemies had completely recovered, as much as the stabilization of coordinates had been delayed.


No, they had not only recovered their strength but had also completely eliminated their incomplete flaws.


It wouldn't be enough to say that each of them possessed the caliber of Beelzebub or Diablo.


Just one month.


In that time, incomplete guys had each acquired a complete caliber.


It would be a lie to say that she wasn't flustered.


[We may need to re-measure the number of archdukes existing in the Lower Realm.]


[I have the same thought.]


Rosaria agreed with Lucifer's words.


Unlike Typhon and Hazard, who were easily handling their opponents, Orgal was engaged in a neck-and-neck battle against Phaydon.


Rather, Orgal was the one accumulating more and more injuries as time passed.


[Typhon and Hazard. There's no need to worry about those guys. Orgal... It's embarrassing that he's an archduke. As a member of the family, I almost want to help him.]


[Hmph~ Don't say things you don't mean, Elven. Your mouth is smiling despite what you say.]


[Rosaria. Aren't you being too insensitive to your younger brother's pain, as his older sister?]


[I don't remember participating in your family play.]


[Typhon would be sad if he heard that.]


[......]


Elven and Rosaria.


Lucifer shook his head as he watched the amicable conversation between the two archdukes.


Such camaraderie between archdukes.


To him, who had grown through corruption and betrayal, this kind of conversation was nothing more than cringe-worthy noise.


[Enough with the nonsense. Can we not see Kim Taehyun's view?]


[Lucifer, you're asking for too much. There's no way for me to do that as a contracted spirit unless the contractor allows it.]


[......]


[What on earth is Gilfer up to?]


Rosaria murmured as she recalled her past memories.


If he had four demon kings under his command, it should be seen that he had already regained his strength from his Lower Realm King days.


Yet, she couldn't understand why he not only didn't join forces with Taehyun but was also hostile to him.


Also, she couldn't understand Taehyun's thoughts as to why he had erected a barrier around the area and was not allowing the sharing of the view.


[I don't think Kim Taehyun will lose.]


[You're stating the obvious. My contractor has already regained the caliber of a Lower Realm King.]


Over the past month, Taehyun had made contracts with all the archdukes he had enlisted.


He had completely imbued their magic power into the magic stones and had fully adapted to the body that had formed the eight magic stones.


Although he couldn't use 'Devour,' his presence was by no means inferior to his past Lower Realm King days.


[It seems Gilfer has also regained the caliber of a Lower Realm King. Their battle will be inevitable.]


A king must have a clear hierarchy.


Taehyun and Gilfer. If the battle ended, one of them would lose their position as Lower Realm King and would not be able to avoid falling from grace.


They were anticipating a scenario where Taehyun would defend his position as Lower Realm King and Gilfer would fall from grace.


[Gilfer might try to participate in our family play as well. He'd be burdened by the youngest position... Perhaps being Orgal's older sister would be good.]


It was when Elven was touching his chin as if he was seriously contemplating it.


[......]


A moment later, his body twitched.


[An uninvited guest has arrived.]


[What are you talking about?]


[......]


Elven displayed another screen without answering.


The outskirts of the Fairy Forest.


At that place where a massive barrier had been erected.


Igmun, cloaked in crimson magic power, stood.


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Igmun amplified his magic even further.


Crackle. Sizzle.


The colorless barrier, touched by his magic, sparked.


It was a clear sign that it was hindering him.


Even a Grand Duke would have to risk annihilation to enter this place without permission.


Elven, who was one with the Divine Beast. Among the Grand Dukes, she was known as a madwoman, and she had the power to match.


But he hadn't come here to break the barrier.


'By now, she should be well aware that the Original Demon has arrived.'


Igmun had come alone all the way to the Fairy Forest.


The body Igmun was using was a half-baked clone that couldn't even use divine power.


It was a body modified to use a bit of holy power, but it wasn't a power to be used carelessly.


He had succeeded in approaching without being detected, so from now on, it was necessary to resolve things through dialogue as much as possible.


'The response is slow.'


Considering Elven's personality, she should be showing some movement by now.


It was too quiet.


'Is she testing the Original Demon?'


This was a place where the Divine Beast's main body resided.


He had avoided countless barriers using holy power to reach this place.


She might be curious about that method.


'That would be a problem.'


Holy power has its own characteristics.


He wasn't foolish enough to show the enemies his trump card.


From the start, getting detected without breaking the final barrier was a voluntary action.


He raised crimson magic power and continued to clash it against the barrier.


How long had it been?


[You freaking XX. You XXX bastard came XXing here.]


Elven's coarse curses echoed loudly.


Swish.


Elven, in the form of a mature woman, appeared before him.


[How have you been, Fairy King?]


[XXX Vampire bastard.]


[Your wit is as sharp as ever.]


[XX. What face do you have to come all the way here, you XX?]


[Since Kim Taehyun hasn't appeared, it seems he's headed to the Demon World?]


Igmun asked, looking at the Divine Beast visible beyond the barrier.


The magic power surging from Elven's body intensified.


[A serpent is enough with Jormungandr. Don't beat around the bush, and get to the point.]


[......]


Although her tone was rough, she wasn't agitated.


Igmun could tell that the other party was provoking him.


'It's not good to talk directly with this crazy woman.'


He missed Hazard and Lucifer, who were easier to talk to.


Just as he was thinking that,


Swish.


Another being appeared next to Elven.


Lucifer.


The leader of the fallen angels who had betrayed him.


[A welcome face has appeared. Were you inside?]


[Igmun. I thought you avoided moving, even as a clone.]


Igmun burst into laughter at Lucifer's words.


This man completely understood him.


But that made it even easier to resolve things through dialogue.


[It seems you've stayed behind to protect the Divine Beast.]


[......]


[There's no need to hide too much. Just as you understand the Original Demon, it's only natural that the Original Demon understands you.]


[XX bastard. How dare you wag your XX tongue in front of the owner of the house.]


[Elven. The reason the Original Demon didn't seek you out is because of your dirty personality, so there's no need to show it so much. I'm only here to talk.]


[Talk? I can start by cutting off your XX neck...]


[Elven. The Igmun before you possesses holy power.]


[I know that.]


[If I'm acting as the escort, I'd like to hear you out before any unnecessary conflict.]


[As expected of a noble archangel. Unlike someone who played around according to their personality and died.]


Just as Elven was about to unleash a magic bullet at Igmun's provocation,


Lucifer moved ahead and stood between her and Igmun.


[Speak. Why did you come here at this timing?]


[To prepare for the possibility of Gilfer's defeat.]


[......]


[This bastard is wagging his tongue again...]


[It's not just wagging his tongue. The Original Demon is speaking the truth right now.]


Igmun continued, not caring about Elven's curses.


[Lucifer and Gilfer. The reason I formed an alliance with them is because we can communicate.]


Lucifer, as the one chosen by the sole god in the early days of the Three Thousand Worlds, had connections with both demons and dragons.


Gilfer, as the one who had watched over countless Yoonhees, was the king of the demon race, the most powerful among the monsters.


Their common point was that they both had the desire to become constellations.


[I thought I could communicate with them, and I actually made an oath based on preserved memories.]


He allowed Lucifer to preserve his power using holy power, and he lent Gilfer the authority of absorption so that she could regain her status quickly.


Orgal was intoxicated with himself, and Jormungandr had the risk of betraying him by joining hands with the Upper World.


Hazard was likely in contact with another constellation, the dragon. He was confident that Elven and Rosaria would not betray Kim Taehyun.


The next move he chose to effectively seize the forces possessed by Kim Taehyun was Typhon.


He moved Lucifer to damage Orgal's status and made plans to resurrect Typhon and make him his own clone.


It could have been a good move if it had succeeded.


But in the end, it failed.


In the process, even Lucifer turned to Kim Taehyun.


It was an unexpected hemorrhage for Igmun.


[And now Kim Taehyun has left to take Gilfer. The Original Demon needs to prepare for the unexpected.]


[......]


[Ha...]


Lucifer was lost in thought at Igmun's confident attitude, and Elven showed a ridiculous reaction.


[I'm disappointed, Lucifer. I thought you would take the Original Demon's hand.]


[Situations always change. Just like you're revealing your thoughts without much care now.]


[As expected of a guy who deserves the title of traitor. How about it? Why don't you join hands with me again...]


Whoosh.


The radiance that bloomed from Lucifer's body broke through the barrier and enveloped Igmun.


[Isn't this a proposal you shouldn't make to a traitor? Stop talking about things I can't understand and tell me your proposal. If your goal is battle, I'm willing to join in.]


Gray magic and radiance mixed to create divine demon power.


It was the momentum of the strongest archangel who ruled the 1,000th World right before regression.


Igmun strengthened his magic and surrounded his body.


Even so, it was difficult to prevent the seeping power from making his face grimace.


[Whoa, whoa, calm down, Lucifer. Are you trying to make the Original Demon use holy power?]


[Try using it. I wanted to test new possibilities anyway.]


[Oh dear.... It seems I'll have to bring out the hidden cards the Original Demon has.]


[So you're finally revealing your true colors.]


Elven's magic belatedly tightened around Igmun's body.


Even if they dealt with him here, he wouldn't die.


Even so, if his clone was destroyed, there would be some damage to the main body.


They should know that, yet.


Igmun was still struggling to block their momentum with only magic power, not holy power.


Crack.


A crack formed in the crimson barrier surrounding Igmun.


Only then did his complexion harden.


[Damn it, fine!! I'll tell you the real reason I came here!!]


[Too late!! You XX bat bastard!!]


Elven burst into wild laughter and strengthened her magic.


[Crazy woman!! Gilfer possesses holy power!!]


Igmun shouted urgently.


[If Kim Taehyun gets that power, the Three Thousand Worlds will be destroyed!!]


At the unexpected words.


[What...?]


[......]


Lucifer and Elven's attacks stopped.


She wasn't using divine power.


Even so, she was emitting an existential power equivalent to Lucifer, who was already using divine demon power.


Rather, she even showed the boldness to glimpse the possibility of evolution while facing Taehyun.


"Not bad. You deserve to be called the Underworld King."


Taehyun muttered, staring at the thorns of Gilfer that had scratched him.


Poison and fear infiltrated through the wound.


If he hadn't completely made the magic of the two demon kings his own, it was clear that this attack would have interfered with the battle.


Using magic power dozens of times, directly clashing hundreds of times, they shared offense and defense.


For a not-so-short time, they confirmed that their powers were equal.


'It's a shame I can't use Devour.'


It was a decent result considering they were competing with his unique authority sealed.


Reinforcement. Ferocity. Regeneration. Berserk. Mind Control. Anti-Magic. Anti-Element. And even fear and poison.


Gilfer safely blocked the authorities Taehyun could use in her own way.


Now, Dream Consumption and Doppelganger were the only trump cards left.


The problem was the power of Dream Consumption that Taehyun was using now.


If he used Dream Consumption to defeat her, the status of Gilfer could be damaged more than expected.


[You have a face that says you're going easy on this Original Demon. Don't you have cards you haven't taken out yet?]


She, who knew that Taehyun hadn't revealed all his cards yet, stirred her thorns.


With just that, the Purgatory that the three spirit kings were breaking down became even thicker.


The curses of Jenki and Igrid could be heard from afar.


Varanos was no different.


[Dream Consumption and Doppelganger. I thought you would take out one of them. It's impossible to overwhelm the Original Demon without them.]


"You're talking as if you want me to overwhelm you."


[I don't underestimate you. I just wanted you to know that Asmodeus is also recovering his power.]


"Now you're talking as if you're worried."


Suddenly, Taehyun released the form of the demon king.


[......]


"I didn't intend to kill you from the start. Well, I was also thinking of excluding the power of Dream Consumption and Doppelganger as much as possible."


[What are you doing?]


Anger was embedded in Gilfer's voice.


The space vibrated.


But that was it.


Taehyun only surrounded his body with the authority of Reinforcement to defend himself, but he didn't take a fighting stance.


He was just preparing to evade her attack at any time.


"The reason I didn't use Doppelganger was to confirm the skills of the new Underworld King. The reason I didn't use Dream Consumption was because I didn't want to take away the status of the Underworld King that you had achieved. Does that answer your question?"


[......]


"And you haven't used your full power either, have you?"


Taehyun laughed, looking at the spirit kings who were still doing their best to break down Purgatory.


"The space I created. The domain you created. And the wave created by the two Underworld Kings colliding directly. Whether the current space can withstand all of that."


[......]


"Whether other guys can interfere or watch. It felt like our battle was a process of confirming that to me."


There was a moment of silence.


And.


[I can't deceive you.]


Gilfer followed Taehyun and withdrew her magic power.


"Do you have something you want to say to me? Even putting on an unnatural act."


Taehyun and Gilfer's red eyes quietly met.


Just as the spirit kings' cursing to break down Purgatory could be heard.


Gilfer opened her mouth.


[Kim Taehyun.]


"Yeah."


[I intend to hand over the holy power that the Original Demon possesses to you.]


"Huh?"


[Will you accept it?]


At the sudden proposal.


'What the hell is this about?'


Taehyun's face became embarrassed.

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