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0.01 Second Sword Master Episode 147
“It’s been a while since we’ve been together like this.”
7 Babylonians.
They were the limbs of the king of hell, Remegeton, and the commanders leading the great demons.
But after the war 300 years ago, some of them died, and a new Babylon was born.
And perhaps because of the characteristics of demons, rather than cooperating with each other, they were rather vigilant and even waged war.
But today they are all together.
Only 6 out of 7.
“Lekkius is… Are you really dead?”
“Lekkius, I heard that that fool died at the hands of a human. But why is that flame still there?”
The Babylonians were puzzled when they saw the flames flickering in the seat of Reckius.
Clearly, according to reports, Lekius died at the hands of humans.
If so, it is only natural that the flame of the ghost, which can confirm his life or death, should disappear.
But if that flame still remains…
“Reckius isn’t dead?”
I had no choice but to accept it.
“No. Lekius-sama is clearly dead.”
At that time, it was none other than Tercana who raised her voice.
“I saw it myself. To see Lekius die by the hands of Aslan.”
“Directly? Does that mean that you only watched Reckius die even though you knew it was obvious?”
“What can I do? My strength is insignificant, and the only thing I know how to do is run away.”
At Tercana’s candid answer, the Babylonians burst into laughter.
It was because no one here mourned the death of Reckius.
“Then why is that flame still alive? It’s not like it’s broken. Didn’t you say that Reckius was dead?”
At one of Babylon’s questions, Tercana nodded her head.
“Yes. It was definitely the way I saw it with my own two eyes. But there is one catch.”
“What is it?”
“Lekius-sama didn’t die with Aslan’s sword, but all the magic he possessed was absorbed by Aslan.”
“······What?”
The complexion of the Babylonians hardened.
It’s a shock that the existence of Babylon died at the hands of humans, but did you mean that all of that terrible demonic energy was absorbed?
“So I wonder if the flame is still alive. It’s because Reckius-sama’s magic remains in Aslan.”
“It doesn’t even sound like words!”
But none of them took the story seriously.
“Babylon’s magic is not something to be absorbed. Even if you put together dozens of great demons, that amount of magic wouldn’t come out. That is why it is so special. Even among ourselves, we can’t absorb the other’s demonic energy, but can a mere insignificant human absorb Reckius’s demonic energy?”
“Even though our Babylonians don’t get along well, we recognize each other’s skills. The Magi of Reckius is very nasty. Even a demon’s body won’t be able to withstand it if you hold on to it even a little bit. Humans can’t take it.”
At the words of the Babylonians, Ter Cana smiled and nodded her head.
“I know very well. How excellent the demons of the Babylonians are. But······. I’m just telling you what I saw. And he said these words before being absorbed by Aslan. It means that Remegeton came in a human body.”
“!?”
One deaf Babylon shouted.
“Tercana!! I dare say that because you want to die!”
But Tercana was not afraid.
She just quietly lowered her head.
“As your servant, I am simply telling you the truth.”
“…”
There was silence for a moment, and then a heavy voice was heard.
“Tercana.”
“Yes, Lord Moderus.”
“Show us what you saw. I will see and judge for myself.”
“Yes. All right.”
Tercana worked his magic and revealed to them what he had seen that day.
As the purple magic spread softly, Babylon could see the end of Lekkius.
And his last words too.
“Lekkius… This madman…”
“Is Remegeton back in human form? What a crazy idea.”
“But······. Aslan. What is this guy’s true identity? How can you unleash such a demon?”
Like other Babylonians, Moderus, who was seriously checking the remnants left by Tercana, asked.
“Tercana. Are you sure you saw it?”
“It cannot be manipulated by any magic. I just want to show you what I saw.”
“Then, does that Aslan really have enough demonic energy to swallow Babylon?”
“Yes. Lekius-sama seemed to think it was Remegeton-sama’s demon. He came in human incarnation.”
“Shut up! Remegeton is down here right now!”
At the retort of the other Babylon, Tercana smiled again.
“I’m just passing on the words Lecia-sama said.”
The Babylonians had a very hard time accepting this fact.
The King of Hell, Remegeton Appears in Human Form?
It is impossible.
Didn’t Remegeton hate humans more than anyone else?
Moreover, his soul now rests at the bottom of this abyss.
“Lekkius is not a fool. Didn’t you see it too? Aslan is the human power. He is······. It has demonic energy that surpasses our Babylon. Reckius didn’t mention Remegeton’s name for nothing.”
Humans, such insignificant and weak human beings, have more power than Babylon.
It was something I couldn’t understand at all.
“If so. If Remegeton really reincarnated in the human body of Aslan… What should I do then?”
“…”
None of the confused Babylon could come up with an answer.
“For the time being, do not approach him until the identity of Aslan is confirmed. Unless you want to be eaten like Reckius.”
Silence soon meant positivity.
* * *
“…”
I felt a sudden chill.
It must be that someone else is conspiring.
‘Will the Babylonians keep coming?’
Now that Lekius is out, other Babylons will come out one after another.
“Construction of the Magic Tower is progressing steadily. As you commanded, we are building a grander and greater Mage Tower here, just like the one we built in Shana Kingdom.”
“We are currently building new defense facilities in the Einsof Kingdom.”
“As you commanded, we conducted a large-scale military recruitment in preparation for the war against demons. However, it is said that ten times more people applied than we expected.”
Construction of defense facilities was in progress.
Then there was a piece of news that caught my ear.
“Ten times?”
“That’s right. The people have heard that the king needs soldiers, and everyone is submitting applications.”
I glanced at Aaron, who was smiling happily.
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Thanks to Aaron’s instigation, the zealots who worship me must have supported ten times as much.
‘Hmm. Is it good?’
Still, there seemed to be no shortage of soldiers.
“Choose in moderation from among them. Ten times is too many, so you should only take twice as much to increase your military power. Remember, it’s quality over quantity.”
“I obey the king’s orders!”
Then I looked at one of the people gathered at today’s meeting who didn’t fit in.
“Elberstein.”
“Ah, yes. King.”
“Shouldn’t you go and take care of your kingdom? Why are you here?”
“After the demons invaded, I was not the only one worried. I have come to prepare for a possible war.”
I smiled and shook my head.
“There is no need for that. Now, we will create a teleport gate between the kingdoms and make them free to come and go.”
Of course, the downside was that it required a lot of mana stones.
In addition, thinking about the cost to buy that mana stone already made my head hurt, but where would I spend the money now?
I have been earning like a dog for this time.
“Yes. I know. But, O king. Isn’t that too strange?”
“What do you mean?”
“Omer, Gazar, Shana, Halaj, Mann, etc. I have already sworn allegiance to the Kingdom of Eli and came under you. However, it still retains its name and continues the name of the kingdom.”
There was a reason it made it that way.
It is because if the king who governs the place is dethroned, a new person in charge will have to be put, and then the uneasy public sentiment may be shaken.
Of course, even if I can somehow put it to rest with my fame, it will be complicated in many ways because it will collapse the existing system.
So it was just to leave their kingship alone.
It’s because I know that there’s no reason for them to join forces to attack me right now anyway, and even if they did, they wouldn’t even dare to do that because they’re far short of our military power.
“However, the king’s achievements are increasing day by day, and his reputation is higher than the sky. And the people of the kingdom who surrendered to you rejoice rather than mourn. That they belong under Aslan’s name. But they still complain of a lack of belonging.”
What is this guy suddenly trying to say?
Even the knights and servants gathered in the palace were agreeing with Elberstein’s words, as if they had already kissed them in advance.
“My king. Now is the time. The King is, and always will be, the greatest King in the history of the continent. So, how long are you going to keep watching the kingdoms like this? They want to be completely yours.”
“What are you talking about?”
Then Elberstein suddenly got down on his knees and said to me with respect.
“My king. Please establish the continent’s first empire and become the emperor.”
“…!?”
What, what?
Build an empire?
“Please be the emperor!!”
“Be the emperor of a new empire and rule this continent!”
Following Elberstein, all the other servants fell down and shouted at me.
To be the emperor.
‘Suddenly the emperor?’
No. Maybe it was foreseeable.
This is because I have already put all the kingdoms under my control, except for the Kala Kingdom, which is ruled by Karman.
That is,
‘If I establish an empire, isn’t it that I’m going to wage a war with the Kala Kingdom?’
Establishing an empire while the Kala Kingdom was still alive was no different than a declaration of war to put you in my hands.
Even if it’s not, the relationship with the Kala Kingdom is very difficult, but if I establish an empire here and take the position of emperor myself, it meant that I would wage war unconditionally.
‘I don’t know when Babylon will invade, but if we go to war with the Kala Kingdom…’
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Then a message window popped up in front of my eyes.
– Conquer the Kala kingdom and build a new empire.
– Get 30 gold as a reward.
He wanted me to go to war with the Kala Kingdom and build an empire.