182. I look like you
Archduke Alkyin was furious about cutting off his right to trade with the Demon Realm, and Vivian responded by telling the old man to do as he pleases.
So Vivian was completely abandoned.
“Now the strings are really gone. Will our Demon Lord take care of you?”
“Don’t give me a headache and go.”
Having let Vivian go, Berge fell into thought.
Archduke Alkyn did not even contact him. That means you’ve clearly drawn the line.
Now it’s really irreversible.
“…you’re getting hot.”
I was guessing, but is it really impossible to return to the Demon Realm?
‘No, I don’t know.’
The Demon King is not the end. It was only called the Demon King in order to give more fear to the lower-level creatures, but it was originally a vanguard.
Above the Demon King is the Grand Duke, and above him is the Emperor who rules the Demon Realm.
‘My goal was to be Ephemeral from the beginning.’
The best place in the world.
The demon realm is a zone of the strong. Demons succumb to power.
There is no difference between being a Demon King, an Archduke, and a Demon Emperor. The strong one becomes the emperor.
So you just have to be strong.
All you have to do is break through all the checks of Archduke Alkyn and become strong enough to chew and swallow the other Archdukes and the Demon Emperor.
‘And I.’
Already stronger than before the return.
Even with less interference released.
By absorbing the phoenix and dragon, the strength of the body increased by harmonizing with the magician, and by combining the tower and the tower, the efficiency of canceling the interference was increased.
Even so, the strong and great Demon Dragons had even greater wings.
“…the demon dragons have a strong tendency to fall into their own world. It really is.”
“Shut up.”
Belatedly, I realized that Gordon was there.
“But how will the first prince be treated?”
“That’s for Kaede to do.”
“I thought the Demon Lord would reach out for something.”
“why?”
“Because he is the first prince.”
“·················ogue.”
It meant a little different from what Gordon had thought, but when he first decided to kidnap the first prince, Berge was very excited.
I had no choice but to do so.
The 1st Prince had a special meaning to him.
Because the destruction began by kidnapping him. The 1st Prince was the key to hastening his own destruction for Berge.
The image of the first prince before the return, who shouted that he would regret it, that a demon king did not know the subject, was also vaguely remembered.
However, after the kidnapping, there was no particular excitement.
It is because he has an opponent who excites him more than the first prince.
The Demon Lord of Lies, Jason Cockmundora.
‘If you think about it, the first prince did nothing.’
The 1st Prince was simply kidnapped. It was the Emperor and Jason who controlled everything from behind and drove him.
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Maybe that’s why, when he met the first prince again, he didn’t have much emotion to surprise himself.I was just excited about being in the same situation again, and yet being able to take the initiative and wield it this time.
Right now, more important than the first prince was how Jason would come out and how the empire would shake.
“By the way, what about Kaede?”
“I went down to the dungeon.”
“…I’m curious about the reunion between siblings.”
“How would you like to take a look?”
“Is that so?”
It wasn’t because I was curious. It’s just a big deal if Kaede gets excited and kills the prisoner.
To prevent unexpected accidents…
“The Demon King.”
“why.”
“Communication has arrived.”
“Know.”
I knew right away where the slight chill was.
“Today is a very busy day.”
He put his shaking butt back on the throne.
“It is said that a heroic tour is planned for me.”
It was a message that could never be underestimated.
* * *
In front of the door leading down to the dungeon. Kaede took a deep breath, stroking the cold metal door.
It was the older brother I saw in a long time. However, the relationship between the two could not be said to be good even as a joke.
From a young age, Rufus has been dividing the world into those who are helpful and those who are not.
To him, Martin Jespine was a competitor who threatened the throne he deserved, and Kaede was a thorn to help such a competitor.
When I was young, there was no contact. However, as she began to stand out as a knight, she stretched out her magical powers.
‘Be my sword. Serve me.’
Only one conciliation and refusal. and the next male and female.
He ate poison when he went to subjugation, and unintentionally faced monsters while away from the knights.
There were many more. The more she emerged as a knight and made a mark, the more frequent it became. She was supported by quite a few knights, and that support was flowing directly to Martin.
Of course, it could not be said that everything aimed at her was solely Rufus’s work. But she was sure she would have the largest stake.
‘Killing is….’
not right. After all, isn’t it just the same person? I even told the Demon King that I wouldn’t do that.
I habitually put my hands in my arms. The chocolates given by the Demon King were touched. As the sweet taste spread in my mouth, my heart calmed down a little.
quiver-
opened the door The damp moisture and pleasant smell greeted her.
The darkness was no obstacle in her sight. I went down hundreds of stairs. Dozens of iron bars were visible. And at the end there was the only prince in the prison.
Tock tock-
Kaede did not hide his presence. The quiet prison was filled with the noise she made, and members of the prison woke up one by one.
So was Rufus Jespine.
“… Kaede?”
He recognized his brother even in the dark. She also did not hide herself.
“It’s been a while, brother.”
“…are you really Kaede?”
“If what your brother is talking about is Kaede Jespine, then you are right.”
─!
The chain was wobbly. Rufus’s face sharply drew closer to the iron bars.
“Then let me go.”
“What does it mean?”
“I heard that you are one of the Four Heavenly Kings of the Demon King. right?”
“you’re right.”
“I didn’t believe it at first. Even in the Empire, there is no way that you, who follow upright chivalry, will become the main lord of the Demon King.”
I pondered and pondered. And I came to my own conclusions.
“Isn’t that something you have to do to live? Could it be that the demon lord threatened you and couldn’t do it? In order to take advantage of the opportunity and hit the devil’s gap.”
“…but yes.”
At first it was obviously.
But even now, if you ask me if I’m just following the Demon King to live, Kaede will shake her head.
I was surprised by this change myself, but it was a reality. Slowly, as if drenched in the drizzle, he found stability in the tower. But Rufus didn’t even understand what was going on behind the scenes.
“You don’t have to. There is nothing that can do more damage to the Demon King than to release me and run away with me! Release me and let’s run away together! I’m going back to the Empire to get revenge!”
Rufus, who was trying his best to come up with a result he could understand, and trying to lead it in the best direction, felt strangely anxious.
That was the only thing he was excited about. Kaede didn’t say anything and just looked down at him calmly.
His eyes were terribly cold, mixed with contempt and ridicule.
It was the kind of gaze he had never seen from his younger brother.
“···you?”
“You seem to have misunderstood something, brother.”
“What do you mean?”
“I will not release my brother, nor will we escape the tower together.”
“You mean you can’t do it now? then···.”
“Now, tomorrow, and forever. That’s not going to happen.”
“···why?”
Rufus swallowed dry saliva. Anxiety, which I had been trying to ignore, stabbed the back of my neck.
no way.
“Because I am the Four Heavenly Kings.”
“In order to live, you have no choice but to adapt!”
“It was at first.”
“Not now? Did you really give up your pride and dignity as an imperial family and become the Demon King’s dog?”
“Then why not?”
“what?”
“Brother, you are ugly.”
Kaede knelt down and made eye contact. He put his hand through the iron bars and gently stroked Rufus’ cheek.
“You are now asking for help from the younger brother who tried to kill you dozens of times. If there is such a thing as pride, isn’t it the pride and dignity that your brother says to accept the reality confidently?”
“…you really have become the Demon King’s dog. You have betrayed humanity.”
Rufus grinded his teeth.
“At least I didn’t betray my brother. It wasn’t the same in the first place.”
“The Empire will not leave you alone. Just get out of here and you’ll never use Jespine’s name again!”
“’As long as you go out.’”
“what?”
“Why do you think your brother can go out?”
Kaede whispered.
“Your brother will be in this prison for the rest of his life. Trapped in darkness, you will never be able to return to the Empire.”
Even if you yearn for it, the moment you want will not come.
“The warriors will find the tower and kill the Demon King. You’re arguing that you’ve gained a short-lived advantage by clinging to the Demon King.”
“no.”
Kaede shook her head.
“This is not a momentary advantage. The warriors won’t find the tower. Of course, you won’t be able to kill the Demon Lord either, and your brother won’t be able to get out of this prison.”
What would your empire look like then?
“Since your brother is gone, Flojan’s brother, Marlene, and Martin will love it very much.”
“The succession to the throne will be concentrated on the three, and there will be no place for the older brother to sit.”
Ah, by then, I think I will be able to free my brother by telling the Demon King.
“When the next emperor is decided and the brother-in-law’s place is nowhere to be found. Will you be willing to accept that your place is no longer there?”
“Four years…!”
“If you don’t want that, there’s only one way.”
Empty.
“Pray and beg and pray again. Please, so that the heroes can find the tower and save her brother. If you pray for a thousand years, won’t at least one come?”
─!
──!
The chains shook. Unrefined anger poured out towards Kaede.
“Four years! Not Kaede, but a succubus in disguise! Kaede can’t do this!”
“Are you sure you want to believe that?”
“How dare you…!”
“I wanted to see my older brother like that. When I saw it in person, it was just ugly and not as good as I thought.”
Kaede got up again. Leaving behind her ugly older brother, she turned away.
Behind her, her brother’s screams continued unabated. Contrary to the saying, it was refreshingly refreshing.
“·················ogue.”
Kaede kissed her lips. I was startled by the rising corners of my lips.
As a proud knight, I have never ridiculed or ridiculed others.
“…Succubus.”
As a knight, it was nothing short of an insult.
I was aware that a lot had changed since I entered the tower. And that’s not the only good way.
“…it’s only for my brother. Only to my brother.”
Kaede struggled to erase her smile. It was never stained by Ernyan.
“…but I’m happy.”
You didn’t say you were going to break your brother’s bone pain.
He didn’t want to even imagine that.
Kaede thought that the fight with Louise should be reduced a bit.
* * *
Berge visited the snowy field after a long time.
The snowfield was colder than when I came to get the magic reservoir.
“Dude, you’ve changed a lot.”
“Because a lot has happened.”
“but.”
Reina, who was quietly savoring tea, brought up the topic.
“Your performance has been amazing. They slaughtered hundreds of warriors and more than 10,000 humans.”
“okay.”
“Indeed, the woman’s eyes were not wrong. The same is true of the demon world’s evaluation of being the greatest chief of all time.”
Well.
“I lied to my mother-in-law.”
“What do you mean?”
“You swore by the great first demon king and standard that you never kidnapped a dwarf or a princess.”
A cold chill subsided.
Reina was forced to adapt to reality and twisted the standard, but it was never at a level that violated the standard.
This is because she is the faithful believer of the first demon king and standard more than anyone else. Because she considers it sacred as much as her nobility and high self-esteem.
If you’re a demon, that’s natural.
Therefore, it was an unbearable insult for Reina to say that it was a lie even though she made an oath with the first demon king.
‘I knew it.’
Berge swallowed dry saliva. This situation was not unexpected. So just do it as planned. only as planned.
Now all he could believe was his tongue.
“I swore. And that is not a lie.”
“There are rumors that you are the culprit. And if you’re not dwarves, how do you use magic bombs?”
“I held hands with Vivian.”
“… Vivian Blunt is already dead. Are you trying to deceive your real woman with a lie that doesn’t work in order to escape right away?”
“Who does that? Vivian is dead?”
“That’s the top….”
“The tower is gone. But no one has seen Vivian die.”
“I also heard that Vivian’s horns have been taken into the hands of humans.”
“That’s what I sprayed. To convince you that Vivian is dead.”
“…what else does that mean?”
“You will remember that Vivian prayed to several demon lords to save her. You refused, but I helped her then. to live.”
“…so you mean you moved the tower?”
“It was actually hidden. You should have already told me how?”
“… a Dwarf?”
“Vivian is right. Vivian lent me the dwarves in return.”
The truth is not needed. It was enough just to wrap it up in a plausible way, as long as Raina believed it.
“·················ogue.”
Reina shut her mouth. It could be seen that what seemed to be a sign of concern was adequately eaten.
‘By the way, Archduke Alkyin didn’t even tell Reina, did he?’
What does that mean?
‘Perhaps the cause of sanctioning me is to kill the Demon King, and there is no solid evidence yet, so I’m taking one step away.’
For Archduke Alkyin whose safety is his top priority, that’s enough.
‘Then I would have entrusted all power to Jason, and Jason is trying to borrow the hand of the heroes rather than telling the demon lords the truth and killing me, as the situation is.’
Rather, it was good for Berge. Reina isn’t going to be an enemy right now.
“So, the Hero Journey begins?”
Berge changed the topic.
“okay.”
Reina nodded her head with an unsure expression.
“I don’t mean to say to you fighting humans on the front lines, but I need your help.”
“If it’s any kind of bravery, would it be enough to stop it?”
“It is said that there is a Ballaf Dislord at the forefront.”
“Who is that?”
Berger licked his lips. I remembered the bad past when I rolled my tail and ran away.
‘Are you suddenly aiming for Reina?’
You must be full of anger and hatred for him, but you turn your eyes to another demon king?
‘why?’
Hundreds of warriors were killed by Berge. Tens of thousands of legions were killed.
Humans needed an object of resentment and naturally turned to Balaf, who led the union.
his honor. his prestige. his achievements.
All were thrown to the ground.
That sense of loss is sublimated into anger and it is normal to be desperate to kill Berger…
‘Because you think it’s not easy?’
Berge and Balaf fought an equal battle. They didn’t do their best to each other, but I don’t know how much power they had hidden, but it was on the surface.
So what if you want to be more certain?
‘There is no surer means than catching the demon king to the hero.’
Yes, now I understand.
Before killing Berge, he had caught Reina as a target.
“How did you know that?”
“I listened to Jason and found out. It was true.”
“What do you want me to do?”
“Your means.”
“My means?”
“I want the main woman to know the means that made Vivian think that Vivian was dead, who did not find out the location of the tower even after several heroic acts.”
I am angry, but my present woman cannot overcome them.
“You cannot make those who believe in and follow your original woman die in vain. request.”
“uh···.”
Berger stammered.
‘There is no such thing as a way to hide the tower by deceiving Ballaf.’
No, there was one.
It’s a little bit different from hiding.
The problem is that Reina will never accept that.