230. Tyrant (3)
Odelia’s gaze at me was still fierce.
It was the sharp gaze of the king, as if he had made up his mind to purify the founding contributors.
The unique aura emitted from the sage’s eyes alone made him feel tremendously intimidated.
The reason of the world looking into those eyes predicts even the traitor.
If Odelia sets her heart and wields power, she will become a tyrant like no other in history.
He’s smart, and if he sees the seeds of rebellion, he’ll see through them in advance and nip them in the bud.
However, because of that, Odelia plans to become the best saint in the kingdom.
Odelia’s heart is never evil.
But the atmosphere with which Odelia treats me right now shakes that conviction.
“Arren Blackfire.”
A solemn voice that matched the sense of intimidation that oppressed the barracks spread.
“Yes. majesty.”
I acted still giving in to accommodate her. This is what Odelia likes.
If Odelia is loyal to her and supports her, ‘Hengheung.’ Because I’m a guy who likes to feel good.
But now, with her head down, I couldn’t see her expression.
I had to understand Odelia’s mood only with her voice, but the voice I heard was still solemn.
“Last time I saw you, you were a princess, but this time you are a king. I am curious about your impressions.”
“I think this might be the brightest moment in our shameful family history.”
If it’s flattery, it can be said that it’s me, Blackfire’s specialty.
It was a family that was attached to the side of the demon king.
There is no way that a mere ‘human’ could occupy a place in the demon legion simply by offering their allegiance. With words sweeter than the devil’s, he must have scratched the devil’s sweet spot.
How can I not feel good when I openly reflect on my family’s dark history and still show loyalty?
From the moment she ascends the throne, Odelia unfolds her hidden ambitions.
It was a good comment on that point.
“You speak well. Aren Blackfire.”
For some reason, the voice I heard was cold.
what? Has your disposition changed?
Deckard’s murderous spirit, which is full of barracks, is also not abating.
Is this very different from what I know?
I just couldn’t relax.
If Odelia in your memory has changed a lot.
If I really messed with his warmongering traits… … .
It can be really dangerous.
I held my breath and concentrated. I didn’t know that from now on, each comment might have a name line attached to it.
“I am serious.”
It’s a much more formal conversation than the last meeting. Now that I’ve become a king, it’s a natural etiquette, but Odelia knows my identity.
“Sincerity?”
“That’s right.”
I am a hemp tribe.
Since she does not need to bow her head to the human king, Odelia deserves to be more pleased.
However, judging from the flow so far, it seems that Odelia will not be happy.
Rather, the fact that I belong to the Great Demon tribe itself seemed to be a great threat to her.
The variable ‘I’ seemed to have a strong effect on Odelia as well.
Otherwise, there was no way Odelia would act so coldly.
“Heng Heung.”
“?”
I heard a strange noise and raised my head.
The sage’s eyes were aiming at me like they were piercing my soul.
I bowed my head again at that formidable spiritual threat.
‘What just… … ?’
If it wasn’t Odelia, who else could have made such a strange noise?
‘Deckerd?’
That giant royal knight commander is ‘Heng Heung’?
I must have heard it wrong.
I swallowed and focused on the situation again. If it’s really dangerous, you’ll have to use the power of ‘Evil’ even if it’s unreasonable.
“I came here because I wanted to see you.”
“Yes?”
sudden confession.
I was dumbfounded and raised my head.
However, unlike that romantic comment, the expression on his face was that of an iron-blooded monarch.
‘What are you trying to do?’
It’s like being glared at by an older sister who chews gum.
Even Odelia is not an ordinary strong sister, but a king of a country. She’s probably the strongest sister in the kingdom.
When I think of that, my head drops. Looking at those fierce eyes, it felt like an unspoken pressure not to raise my head.
No, I don’t know what the hell he’s supposed to do when he’s staring at someone who said he wanted to see me.
“That’s what I was talking about with Deckard. It was a story about your character.”
“majesty. that.”
“Well, there is no reason to hide it.”
Are you my character?
Opposite stories come and go with the harsh and bloody atmosphere.
“I remember that your face was as beautiful as a pearl. Then, the knight commander said, ‘Was that enough?’ he asked.”
“haha.”
“That’s why I came all the way here to check it again.”
?????
What kind of conversation is this?
I can hardly get out of hand Puzzled, I raised my head to check their faces again.
it was still nasty
One was a beautiful girl with a mania for war, and the other had the grim face of an old veteran.
On that subject, my face is as beautiful as a pearl… … ?
Can I relax? It’s ridiculous to suddenly kill me when the topic of conversation is like this. is not it?
“Again, you’re unusually pale. Is it because of the great demons? Let me answer you. Aren Blackfire.”
Was this the original color?
As soon as I tried to relax a bit, Odelia started drifting right away.
“… … Originally born like this. It is like this because it hardly saw sunlight while growing up.”
After observing the situation, he answered honestly.
“Oh. Your family has been on probation for a long time. I forgot.”
“Still, the person itself is on the neat side, so it looks like a son-in-law. Although it lacks a bit of a manly side.”
I raised my head again. I really have to say something this time. What the hell are you talking about!
“Are you raising your head without my permission? It’s reckless.”
thud!
Odelia slammed the sword on the floor. It was a very high-handed attitude.
“… … sorry.”
I had no choice but to hang my head. It was because, at Odelia’s words, countless killing blows flew from behind like daggers and stuck into his back.
Gradually, the intention of this contextless conversation was being understood.
This is a kind of test disguised as a prank.
He tests my patience by deliberately making fun of me.
If I were a Daema tribe and had the pride that came with it, it would have been hard to bear the insults of humans.
If I had said anything in the same situation as just now, my head would have run away on the spot.
‘Actually, Deckard continues to put his hand on the sword.’
It must be ready to blow me up at any time.
“majesty.”
I had no intention of being swayed by Odelia’s test like this. You have to find a way to overcome this situation while riding the line in a narrow way.
“It’s a question without permission… … Blackfyre seems to have learned less manners. Well, I will allow you to ask a question just this one time.”
“… … thank you What is the real reason you invited me to this place?”
Odelia’s side wouldn’t have any intention of continuing this meaningless conversation. There must be clear intentions.
If you want to kill me, it is to induce you to quickly reveal your true colors.
“Whoops. don’t be nervous I really called to have a chat.”
Odelia let out a spirited laugh that didn’t suit her and averted her gaze. My question time is over. I bowed my head again.
“I will admit that you are handsome. How are you? That’s my beauty.”
“… … .”
what is this
There is a knife in the question.
If you get the wrong answer here, you could really die.
If you say it’s not pretty, you’ll feel bad and might kill me, and if you say it’s pretty, ‘You dare! Are you evaluating me!’ It’s something that might kill you.
If you needed an excuse to kill me, now was the right time to ask this question.
‘Let’s think carefully.’
What should I answer to get out?
The conclusion I came to after a moment of consideration is, of course, a compliment. Even so, it would be absurd to say that the queen’s beauty is not outstanding.
In fact, Odelia had a beauty that took her breath away.
“You are so beautiful that no one in the kingdom can compare.”
“Heng Heung.”
“!?”
I quickly raise my head.
I think I saw something, the corner of Odelia’s mouth moved quickly… … .
“Ha, if you raise your head without permission even once, Commander of the Knights, cut your throat right away.”
“Pooh, yes. All right.”
… … .
I really don’t know anymore
It’s the first time I’ve ever experienced something more difficult to grasp than Siana’s reed-like heart.
“If there is something going, there must be something coming. You know how to survive. Blackfire.”
“… … thank you.”
Unjung Bone.
Seeing how I mentioned how to survive, it felt like I somehow passed her test.
In fact, the atmosphere was also very relaxed.
‘I’m glad for now.’
Certainly, Odelia has become a much sharper and more demanding character than in the game.
It was the first time that a heroine candidate was hostile to me to this extent, so it came to me in a different way.
“Knight Commander. What do you think? my beauty.”
“Hmm. Even compared to my daughter, there is no inferiority.”
“Cook cook. You’re cheeky. I will kick you out sooner or later.”
crossed the line
As long as Deckard was holding on with his current body, which could not properly use the power of the hemp tribe, he had no choice but to be nervous.
But hearing the jokes they exchange, I couldn’t get my pulse down.
How much was a test, and how much was a joke?
In the first place, unless you look into the heads of the two, it is impossible to 100% understand their intentions.
Judging by the atmosphere, the test of death has passed.
Having worked hard, I cannot go back empty-handed.
I boldly asked while the two were exchanging jokes.
“Are the rumors true?”
I feel Odelia’s gaze.
“Aha. It’s a test.”
“That’s right.”
It is a topic that we know enough to know each other. Odelia immediately recognized the intent of my question.
“That is not true.”
Odelia rose from her makeshift throne. She came over to me and reached out, lifting my chin with a gentle touch.
“But, since you praised me, I should also repay you.”
Their eyes met Odelia’s golden eyes, which seemed like they could be sucked in. Just looking at it made me feel dizzy.
“That rumor. make it true So that only you know.”
her.
Somehow, I got this exception. No, should this be called corruption?
If sparring with the Royal Knights is a test, would it be beneficial to know in advance?
“ah. this is my gift Wouldn’t it be nice to know the brackets in advance?”
“Yes?”
“Your sparring opponent is this side.”
Odelia chinned and pointed at Deckard. Deckard smiled contentedly.
I was dumbfounded.
“Go carefully at night. See you on test day.”
I don’t know what happened.
For once, from that chic smile, it was clear that Odelia now trusted me.
* * *
“Whoa… … .”
Aren left, and Odelia leaned back on the temporary throne. He looked quite tired.
“You were so excited. majesty.”
“Well, do you see that?”
“Yes. I was afraid that I would be caught. Even so, it would be embarrassing if you show that you like it in just one compliment.”
“Kuhm! shut that mouth! Who likes it!”
Deckard found Odelia’s behavior reminiscent of his daughter just cute.
Odelia ran amok for a moment, then calmed down again and said,
“How do you see it? Is he someone you can trust?”
Odelia actually called Aren because she wanted to check on her again.
It is true that I tried to verify him one more time in the process.
Aren as a ‘reasoner’ and also as a ‘big demon’. I tried to evaluate both of them, so the contents of the conversation became very strange.
“As I said several times, my daughter brought me as a son-in-law. If he had been a traitor, he would have done so right away.”
“Hmm.”
Odelia recalled Aren’s appearance as she pulled out the hilt of the sword and put it back in again.
Certainly, the cruelty and hostility to humans unique to the great demons was nowhere to be found.
Rather, it was to the extent that I was relieved by the human response and answers.
“If he is truly hostile to humans. As soon as they sensed my life, they would either attack or run away. It was so strong that a normal person would vomit and lose consciousness. It can be said that there is no hostility towards humans just by enduring it to the end and returning calmly.”
“Was that enough?”
“Yes. It seems that he did not feel that much of a threat because he himself has become quite strong.”
Odelia stared at the exit from the barracks that Aren had left. Certainly he came out very well.
“… … However. Not yet. Still not 100% reliable. It might be a spy left by the demon king to trick me.”
“I understand. The prudent the better.”
“right. Be sure to test it out during the exam. If you really have animosity toward humans, these eyes will tell you when you fight.”
“All right.”
Deckard admired the young king’s wisdom.
“But, hey. Do you consider that man your son-in-law? Calm?”
“My daughter loves it so much. He looks like a good guy to me too. Even if he doesn’t look like a parasitic brother, he still gets 100 points. ha ha!”
“You’re an idiot living with your daughter.”
“I believe you will understand when you have children.”
Deckard smiled heartily at the thought of Cain. It was a typical daughter-in-law’s smile.
“I may be angry, but I also like that guy.”
“Yes?”
Deckard shook his head. Even the king thought that this was not enough.
“If I make the author my husband. Then, humans and demons. Couldn’t I possibly rule both? Of course, it’s best to wipe them all out, but shouldn’t we always think of the next best option?”
However, Odelia’s thinking was by no means ordinary.
In another sense, Deckard got goosebumps.
* * *
Blood and flesh clung to the floor.
As they headed towards the center of the Pandemonium, everything melted away in the hot lava.
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Kang!
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Kang!
The monsters near that lava didn’t rest today.
It melts iron and melts magic stones. Then, it is smelted again and reborn as a powerful weapon.
Whirik, Paang!
Occasionally the sound of breaking the air could be heard. It was the sound of a whip being whipped somewhere.
“Be patient. Kraktsar, you have to be patient.”
“Keugh… … !”
And that sight made the blood of the two demons boil.
“Bartholomew will be among them, too.”
Devlani tried to hide his anger and rolled his eyes.
“Is it really the demon king who did this? Enslaving the same demons as slaves?”
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Kraktsar clenched his fist, and the rock crumbled like sand.
“Because we are traitors to them. I can’t help it.”
The group that followed Blackfire along with Bartolomeu were all captured and kept as slaves.
Being beaten with a whip, demonic energy is extracted, and demons whose strength is exhausted have their hearts pulled out and become food for the demon king.
In addition, all humans who invaded small city-states on the outskirts that were not ruled by the kingdom became a meal for the demon king. The demon king was recovering his strength day by day.
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Krakchar and Devlani were shocked and enraged by the demon king’s evil deeds.
The Demon King’s actions were truly tyrannical.
The disappointment of Krakchar, who expected that the demon king would resurrect and lead the revival by leading the army of demons, was indescribably great.
“sh*t. I will kill you… … !”
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Kraktsar clenched his teeth to the point that his molars cracked. I don’t know anything else, but I couldn’t bear to treat the same demon like that.
Again, it was up to Devlani to stop him from losing his temper and running away.
“Hold on, son of a bitch! I hate to die!”
Whoa, whoa… … !
――――!
The moment the two of them were frantically arguing, a tremendous vibration that shook the entire demon realm hit the area.
“Ugh, ugh!”
A huge shadow cast.
After a commotion, the two witnessed something unbelievable.
“That… … ?”
“Nonsense.”
That overwhelming sight froze even the two demons who had gone through a lot of battles.