118. contract (5)
“Contract.”
I closed my eyes and said.
Anyway, it was something I had to face someday.
There is no escaping the ‘fate of demon worship’. However, I can twist fate by holding it in my hands.
No matter how much I am a great demon who has lived for thousands of years, to me it is just a piece of data in the game.
‘There’s nothing to be afraid of.’
Rather, the moment Argon hired mercenaries to attack me, it became clear what I had to do and what I should be.
‘I am the Demon King… … .’
Darkness unfolds endlessly.
I felt like I was dust drifting endlessly in the vast ocean-like universe.
Is that star over there Earth?
It’s too small. I wonder if we were living in that little star like that.
‘Ahh… … .’
Life feels fleeting.
In this wide universe, a tiny creature that is no more than dust. It feels like sand is chewing in your mouth. The body goes dry. The skin peels off easily, revealing pure white bones.
Am I dying?
no, is he dead?
It feels like a colony of knowledge floating around in my head is breaking through my brain.
‘Suddenly, what a sage time. Let’s calm down.’
It’s a little bit mind-boggling. It almost left a dark history.
There is nothing to see around. It just feels like floating in space. Neither sound nor air nor gravity can exist.
yeah… … .
“Diamon.”
Because this is Diamon’s dimension.
Pod!
The darkness flickered like a magic lamp turned on.
Back in sight was a woman struggling in chains amidst the burning Eternal Fire for eons.
“Hey… … Save me.”
It was Diamon.
The chains that bound her limbs left old scars on her wrists and ankles. Because she was a beautiful woman, I felt sympathy for her, and I wanted to save her right away.
‘But that’s all false.’
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King of lies Every word, deed, image, or ability he displays is false. The truth doesn’t exist here.
I can’t believe any of them.
“Stop acting. I have come to sign a contract.”
the woman laughed His mouth was severely torn, and blood flowed. It was so terrifying that even standing in front of a hot fire made me chill.
I approached Diamon without letting go of the tension.
As I took a step closer, the blue flames of the Eternal Fire soared fiercely and the brightness became even more intense, so I couldn’t open my eyes properly. It felt like my eyes were burning.
“Aye. You know me.”
Diamon raised his head. I can’t see him properly, but he’s staring right at me. It didn’t feel good to feel naked.
“I know you’re a perverted stalker.”
Cuckoo… … .
The playful laughter of a little girl came from the flames. Woman, is it a girl this time?
The lies and deceit continued.
“You are not good at acting. you’ve known me for a long time okay. Is it because your ancestors followed me? No, it’s different from that… … .”
Even in the flames, Diamon’s red eyes shone clearly. It’s like licking every nook and cranny of my body with your tongue. Diamon tilted his head.
“… … Who are you?”
Diamon expressed a question. This guy seemed to have a vague sense that I was a little different from the people in this world.
“Aren Blackfire. As you said, I am a descendant of the family that followed you.”
Diamon was silent for a moment.
“lie… … .”
“Well?”
“You dare not know the truth, and lie in front of me, the lord of lies.”
The atmosphere around Diamon changed slightly. The voice was not a woman’s for a moment, but it sounded like it came from the vocal chords of all the animals in the world.
This is what I intended from the beginning.
What this guy likes most is to deceive others with lies. On the contrary, what I hate the most is when others deceive me.
okay. Diamon was more suited to the title of King of Naeronambul than the King of Lies.
It’s like getting angry because you mistakenly think you’re lying in front of yourself.
“It’s not a lie.”
However, I really did tell the truth. It is an unchanging fact that I am a descendant of the Blackfire family.
“… … hey Are you foolish or prepared to die?”
“lie.”
I laughed bitterly.
“What?”
“You can’t kill me.”
Diamon shut his mouth. There was no sound from the fiercely burning Eternal Fire, and only silence flowed here.
“Diamon, you need me. It’s a truth without a single lie. is not it?”
The only truth in this space.
“haha… … Goyan bastard.”
the voice is old This time she had turned into an old woman. It was a face full of greed and anger.
Diamon is a setting that changes its appearance depending on its mood. It was certain that he was shaking.
In an instant, the blue flame burned even more fiercely.
“Ugh… … .”
I feel like my skin is burning in those flames. I wanted to take a step back, but I didn’t.
Demons rule humans with fear. If I noticed that I was afraid of myself, I would be hacked right through my brain.
It must be on a different level from the image of the sword that Deckard showed me.
My head was also hot. It was as if a red-hot iron skewer had been poked through the brain. I barely endured it, but I couldn’t help the expression on my face getting distorted.
‘Tell the truth, child. tell the truth, child tell the truth, child tell the truth, child tell the truth, child tell the truth, child tell the truth, child tell the truth, child tell the truth, child Tell the truth, child… … .’
Diamon’s voice rang in my brain. It was hard to stay sober. Blood dripped from his eyes and nose.
It looked like it would start a game right away, but… … I never spoke my mind. In the first place, it is impossible to protect the mind from the authority of an ordinary Diamon.
The reason I’m holding on right now could be because of the effect of the holy sword set, or maybe it’s because of Shiana’s magic cube. Or maybe it’s because of the inherent difference of being a possessor. Even I don’t know for sure.
It was important to just hold on.
Dozens, no, hundreds of times to shudder at the nightmarish voice.
Finally, Diamon’s authority stopped, and Eternal Fire, which was like an active volcano, also calmed down.
“… … really. It looks like you have nothing to hide.”
Diamon muttered softly. He calmly gazes at me with sunken eyes. It seems that the hostility has faded to some extent.
He is on the verge of becoming the first human to cheat the King of Lies, Diamon.
“Keugh… … .”
thud.
I hit my ass. My legs were shaking and it was difficult to hold on.
“Aye. Then what do you want from me?”
Diamon had changed her appearance to a middle-aged woman. It was a milder face than before.
“strength.”
“Power. It is abstract.”
“Your existence is also abstract to me.”
The gentle middle-aged woman laughed. As the smile spread, Diamon was transformed into a beauty that could not be easily seen anywhere in the world.
Beautiful, but just as deadly. I was dizzy and hung my head. As expected, staring directly at the Tsushima tribe was close to committing suicide.
“I like it. Okay, let’s make a contract.”
“okay.”
Bright red eyes glowed in the flames.
“The shadow hand returns to me at the same time as the contract. What I’m handing over to you instead is the Shadow Armor. Will you like it?”
“Anything.”
If it is Diamon’s authority, each one is the strongest artifact in the world view. Even if you pick up anything, it’s a balance collapse.
Getting Diamon’s power wasn’t my real purpose in the first place. All I want is for the Fate of the Demon Cult to become 100%. All of this was just part of the process.
Well, if it’s the ‘Shadow Armor’ that allows you to use Diamon’s power as it is, then it’s probably the best artifact you don’t need to think about.
“Warning you. hey Wouldn’t you regret it? The moment you sign the contract, you will have to become my servant, obey me and help me to break the chains of Eternal Fire.”
“I have no regrets.”
Thinking of becoming a servant of Diamon? give it to the dog I will only use his power. After that… … .
Besides, even that statement is false in the first place.
Pretending to worry about me is a lie, it is impossible for anyone to break the chains of Eternal Fire.
‘Are you sure you don’t know that they are trying to sacrifice me?’
The reason why Diamon gave me the Fate Trait of Demon Cult. It was because he needed a body to reincarnate his soul into. The target was just me.
In the game, Saint Belle is used as a vessel for Thanatos and is kidnapped, which is Diamon’s plan to use that method as well.
‘huh.’
The more I used this power, the more I felt like I was running towards death.
It was suspicious, but I never thought he was plotting something dangerous like this. The danger that was vaguely felt has now materialized.
like a guy But now I realized. I will not let Diamon and Argon do as they please.
“… … You’re lucky. don’t expect You are my servant.”
With those words, consciousness fades. Finally, Diamon’s voice is audible.
“A contract is established. my… … .”
* * *
When I came to my senses, I got goosebumps from the chill that seemed to freeze my lungs.
‘ah.’
I forgot because I was facing Diamon.
I was fighting a formidable enemy named Rapamir. That too, just before being hit by the ignorant technique of magical frost.
Even Cain and Ackerman outside do not know this and are fighting the mercenaries defenselessly.
In order to prevent that, I risked my life and was on my way to meet the Great Demons.
remembered the contract. I have the power of the hemp tribe.
‘Shadow armor.’
Jiing.
A black shadow enveloped me along with a strange sound.
Dark Shadow Armor.
From head to toe, the power of the shadow that rises like a haze descends into the ‘present world’.
The power that only belonged to the dimensional world had shape and color and supplied me with the power of the great demons.
Armor literally made of shadows. There is no fixed form. The shimmering shadows change every moment.
And what I held in my hand was the shining holy sword Purifier, which contrasted with all of this.
Contrary to the dark shadows, the light began to shine more sacredly.
“… … what!”
When I finished my concentration, time, which had slowed down, caught up with reality. Rapamir shouted, and the killer’s frostbite tore into thousands of pieces and fired thorns.
Both speed and destructive power exceeded common sense. The skill of the wind swallow mercenary leader in the north was this much.
But that’s it.
In front of my body reinforced by the shadow armor, even the speed that transcends common sense becomes commonplace.
――――!
moved a short distance Sonic boom exploded.
The blast of sound waves alone shatters the murder frost.
Cool.
With great power comes a certain risk. I only moved my body, but blood gushed out.
As expected, he is a dangerous guy who frantically gnaws at his lifespan once he uses this power.
-You, man. What the hell have you done! Where have you been!
‘Explanation later. Now I’m going to take him down first.’
Even talking is painful.
[mana: 24/143]
‘I don’t have much magic power left.’
finish in one blow I was confident. The Shadow Armor forced my body to move just by thinking about it.
Even if the body was crushed, the fight could continue.
Extend your senses outward. Cain and Ackerman are still fighting. However, the number of enemies has decreased significantly. I can fight in peace
“What are you?”
Rapamir asked, furrowing his eyebrows. I couldn’t answer. No words came out when wearing the shadow armor.
This authority only exists to fight.
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Rapamir let out the most ferocious speculation he had ever seen and lowered his stance.
“It was a shame to kill him, but now it seems like I’ll die if I don’t.”
Rapamir sweated. Looking through the cracks in the armor of the shadows, even the fine pores were clearly visible. He was intimidated by my power.
The holy sword shines. As if reacting to the unclean power, the light became more intense.
――!
Rapamir kicked the floor. Bang! Something heavy flew in with a sound.
If it looked like a bullet containing death before putting on the shadow armor, it didn’t now. It’s like… … .
‘Slow.’
I split the space with light movements.
The holy sword sprinkled light.
* * *
“Cheuk!”
He put his hands on the floor and vomited blood.
My mind went blank. As helpless as when he was hit by Regalug’s ruin.
I felt like I couldn’t even walk a single step.
The shadow armor dispersed like smoke. What remains is my weakened body. I couldn’t stand it any longer and fell to the floor.
-Aren! Aren! Hey, don’t fall yet! Wake up you child!
Acheron’s urgent cry was heard.
For some reason, I defeated Rapamir, but monsters like orcs and giant spiders appeared one by one.
‘I have no strength… … .’
No matter how strong it was, if it couldn’t use its body, it was just a monster’s meal. Even though I knew it was dangerous, I couldn’t move.
―No, ugh! Damn mana is empty too.
Acheron might be able to use his strength to protect me, but right now my mana is zero. Without the user’s magic, Acheron was just a decorative sword.
“Kreur.”
The orc cried low.
“Kirik! Kirik!”
The large spider also licked its lips, smashing its front teeth as sharp as blades.
‘Is it because of the power of the demons? The monsters keep coming.’
I didn’t even have the strength to think anymore.
The spider’s fangs came right in front of me.
The appearance of the monster was completely unexpected. It was my mistake. Is this the end?
No, I wasn’t alone.
“Aren!”
A spray of blood splattered, and her lemon-yellow blonde hair fluttered.
Watching Cain piercing orcs and spiders with more graceful and controlled movements than anyone else, I slowly closed my eyes.
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Aren closed his eyes. A magic cube began to glow in his arms.
Mee-
Nyaa-
Gyarrung gyarung, Menya, who made a pleasant sound, and Siana, who was petting Luming, noticed that the magic cube was working.
“Aren?”