189. Advent and Return
secrecy.
Jason and Ballaf made stealth a top priority in this brave journey.
“Berge is sensitive to information unlike other demon lords. If I knew that I was preparing for a heroic event using my wealth, I don’t know what I’d do.”
“Yes, I know very well.”
You have to pay a lot of money, but the position of the tower can be obtained over and over again.
However, the appearances of Berge Deias did not stop at simply hiding the tower.
It uses the terrain of the mountain to obstruct the warrior squad, uses a fake tower to dig traps, and spreads magic to summon monsters.
The great hero and the demon king concluded that Berger had to prepare and prevent himself from doing it.
“But there are no perfect secrets.”
Even if it was secret, they had to cooperate with several countries because they had to invade the sea. There were four of them: Dormut, Hessen, Akan, and Werft.
Be sure to get caught by Berge.
But now there was no chance.
When everyone is intoxicated with the death of Geumgang, when Berger is vigilant that the next brave act won’t happen immediately.
Before I can no longer handle the massive accumulation of Magi points.
That cheeky head must be cut off.
“If you can’t hide it completely, you have to focus your attention elsewhere. So you have to stay focused there. So your role is important.”
“do not worry. Because I cannot tolerate any more failures myself.”
“How are you?”
“The best.”
Not only did he kill the Demon King of the Geum River and absorb its power, he also ate up the dragon’s tail he had cut himself.
Although it is insignificant compared to the Dragon Heart and Eyes, the Dragon was basically a race with mana spread evenly throughout its body. The flesh itself was a lump of elixir.
Perhaps that’s all, the dragon’s scales and bones became his armor.
“I’m happy. Ugar’s sacrifice is worth it.”
“Do horses have bones?”
“Is that possible? I hope that there will be no discord between us after this event.”
“It is.”
“Then thank you.”
contact has been lost
Jason rolled his wine glass and closed his eyes. Moments later, the lieutenant knocked on the door.
“My lord. It is said that Dorce will come after a while.”
“Finally here.”
Jason got up. I looked in the mirror and trimmed my clothes. I put on the one-eyed glasses that went down halfway.
he went out He sat right in front of the tower with his family.
immediately after that.
───!
There was a hole in the sky. In the great abyss, the gap in the forcibly opened space, something suddenly fell.
there wasn’t one
thud-
thump-
Dozens, hundreds, maybe even a thousand.
An army of demons, or higher-level demons, descended one by one.
uh-
The man in the lead, who gave off the most intense presence, breathed in the air.
“A low-level air force that I take in for a while.”
He brushed his messy black hair and looked around. His gaze stopped on Jason. Jason bowed his head.
“Nice to meet you. Dorce Astin.”
“Are you Jason Cockmundo?”
“Yes.”
“I barely heard the story.”
Ttt, Dorche clicked his tongue.
“It’s utterly incompetent. I heard you’ve been in this dimension for quite some time, but you’re still fussing without completely taking over.”
“sorry.”
“It’s not fun. It’s a joke.”
Dorche was different from Vivian, who came to Arain without knowing anything. He clearly understood and recognized what kind of place this place was and why he had come.
“A cheeky young demon dragon who insulted Standard at the graduation ceremony killed the same demon king, right?”
“Yes. I was involved in the killing of Drakson Doldorf.”
“It’s Draxon.”
Dorche thought for a moment, then nodded.
“I met him. Was it a wolf? I remember he was a pretty useful guy, but it’s a pity.”
Yes, it must be a beast.
The feeling of the demon king’s death ended with that.
“I heard that you will hand over the Magi points.”
“Yes. After you build a tower where you want, if you contact us, we will give you enough magic points and information about this place to remove enough interference.”
“I heard that you must have collected quite a lot of Magi points, and it is true.”
His brow wrinkled as if he didn’t like it.
“I’d rather not use that to summon demons and demons to wipe out humans?”
“My abilities were not enough.”
“Well, there are limits to the lower races.”
Dorche shook her head and answered.
“The wanderings of the young demonic dragons will end as you wish. We’ll get back to you after we’ve built the tower.”
“Yes, can I give you a piece of advice?”
“Tell me.”
“The tower is in a remote area that is not detected by humans…”
“Are you telling me to break the standard with the great first demon king now? Is it because you have been stuck in one dimension for over a hundred years, your head has turned?”
At Dorche’s life, Jason flinched and trembled.
“Sorry if I went off topic.”
“The demon lords of Arain say that some of the standards are arrogantly twisted, aren’t you like that too?”
“no.”
“Well, I will believe it for now.”
Then call me later.
Dorce turned his back and lightly kicked the ground. Thousands of hordes followed.
Jason and Aina looked at their backs as they glide across the water.
“.
“you’re right. He is truly the epitome of the Demon Dragon.”
Dorce Astin.
He was a well-known candidate for the next Grand Duke in the Demon World.
As a great race, he stood out from the moment he was born and completed the Demon King Academy as a senior.
After that, he descended on several dimensions and conquered them, and he was one of the strongest among the demon dragons, each of which was at the top of the list.
And it was as arrogant as it was strong.
He considered all demons who were not demon dragons below me and took his reign for granted.
Of course, it wasn’t his problem. Because most of the Demon Dragons are like that.
Rather, in a sense, the unbiased Berge was unique.
“Can Dorce kill Berge?”
“He has as much power as arrogance. Reasons are good enough.”
Demons are individualistic, and Demon Dragons are even worse.
Unlike the lower-level dragons who are Hetzling and care for their young, demon dragons do not have much affection for their young.
However, there was only one word that all races rushed to the moment they touched it, and that was ‘standard’.
Among all the races in the Demon Realm, those who faithfully follow and adhere to the standard.
reason? Simple. Because the first demon king was a great demon dragon. To others a great emperor, to them a great ancestor. It was the pride of the tribe.
Their pride and arrogance made them unaware that it was a compromise with the first demon king and standard.
Therefore, the standard of Berger and the negation of the first demon emperor caused a bigger disturbance in the demon world.
If he hadn’t descended like being chased by Arain, the problem would have been bigger.
“I wouldn’t like it even more because the same demon dragon is denying the standard. It’s a shame of the race, I guess.”
There is no such thing as a sticky thing for the Demon Dragons as the same race.
extreme individualism. Even between parents and children, this is the Demon Dragon, but the honor of the standard was more important than the life of the Demon Dragon who did not have a proper acquaintance.
“It was worth paying a lot for Archduke Alkyn.”
It was the very best.
Although he is not able to fully demonstrate his power due to the influence of the interference force now, if Jason gives him a magic point and releases the leeks, he will be able to chew and eat the bergée, which has set foot in the first dimension, in an instant.
“But Dorce-sama is not friendly to the Demon King. After killing Berge, there is a high possibility that she will become the second Berge.”
“I know.”
nothing
Jason laughed.
“You know what? Even that Dorce-nim took at least ten years to conquer one dimension.”
It could not be denied that it was a fast speed by itself, but compared to the current Berge, it is infinitely insufficient.
“Berge-nim is an unprecedented demon dragon.”
Dorche was also a senior at the Demon King Military Academy. For demon dragons, that was natural. However, Berge was the only one with the title ‘Amazing’ in front of it.
“Berze Deias-sama is the most outstanding among all demon dragons.”
That is guaranteed by the Demon King Military Academy. And the present results prove it.
“In just two years, we completely removed all interference. What kind of demon lord would be able to do this?”
It wasn’t. However, Jason, who did not know that the efficiency could be increased by combining towers, and ate Alain’s Phoenix and Dragon, had no choice but to think about it.
“Berge-nim will never be easily defeated.”
It was a conviction, not a simple intention. No matter how much the opponent was Dorche, the figure of Berge who could not do anything and was defeated was not drawn.
“If the Braves, including Ballaf Dislord, do not kill Berge-nim, Dorce-sama will come.”
Dorche was a Demon King who was faithful to the standard. When humans attack another demon king’s tower, they won’t break the standard by intervening.
But if Berger survives, he will move to execute the traitor.
“The battle will not end easily and we will hurt each other.”
And then it is.
Jason swallowed the back words. His eyes went cold.
“But what if Ballaf This Lord kills the Berge Demon King? The magic points I gave to Dorche-sama don’t come back, do they?”
“If you leave it as it is, it will be a bigger disaster than Berge-nim.”
They will run like crazy and show how demon lords from other dimensions other than Arain conquer the dimension.
And that was never what Jason wanted, but Jason wasn’t too concerned.
Because there has always been a countermeasure.
“I have no intention of giving you enough magic to dispel all interference.”
Just properly controlled and up to the level you can handle.
“And if Balaf-sama succeeds in killing Berge-nim, his power will grow stronger.”
he like that
“It is natural to subdue another demon lord.”
Jason only helps a little with that.
Let the overturned plate return to its original position.
“By the way, if that’s the case. Really if.”
Aina asked cautiously.
“If Ballaf This Lord subdues not only the Demon King of Berge, but also Dorce-sama, wouldn’t it be impossible to control?”
“It is possible that…”
None. I couldn’t say for sure.
“It’s off topic, but can I give you a piece of advice?”
“Anyway. I like your advice.”
“I understand that you have been with Ballaf This Lord for a long time and have helped each other, but there are signs of him getting out of the Demon Lord’s control.”
It’s like how he growls, showing his teeth to Jason, and kills Ugar for failing to catch Reina.
Thanks to someone, I grew up easily.
“Humans are unbelievable. If the favor continues, it is mistaken for a right. Ballaf This Lord takes the Demon Lord’s favor for granted. If necessary, he will surely betray the Demon Lord.”
“Do you see it that way?”
“Yes.”
“Wrong. What I gave to you is a deal, not a favor. It’s been a pretty long business relationship, and we’re pretty happy with each other. Although the relationship has changed a bit now due to the variable called Berge Nim…”
Not yet, not yet.
“Of course, there is no denying that Balaf-sama has grown. He is very much under the illusion that he did it all himself.”
“you’re right. He will be the biggest obstacle to the Demon King’s cause.”
“If Berge-nim dies, it will be so.”
“There are many warriors. There is no hero to replace him right now, but we can create enough. Also, doesn’t the Demon Lord have a card to deal with him?”
“no.”
Jason shook his head resolutely.
“There is no one who can replace him. anywhere there. That’s why he, no, Balaf Dislord, is special.”
“…I honestly don’t know why I’m so hung up on Ballaf Dislord.”
“Aina. How long has it been since Aina-sama became my lieutenant?”
“Exactly 114 years.”
“The former lieutenant was killed by the hero and appointed Aina-sama.”
“Yes.”
Originally, a lieutenant was given to the Demon King in the Demon Realm. But that doesn’t mean you can’t necessarily change the lieutenant.
“…then you may not know. So I just want you to know that Ballaf Dislord is special.”
“···All right.”
“Although he is very different from his original purpose, he is of great value in other ways as well.”
And maybe.
“Hopefully, it can go its original purpose. If you subdue the Demon King of Fire, and further subdue Dorce-sama.”
“What if that was the original purpose?”
“I follow the standard faithfully, I can explain it to you.”
Jason declined to elaborate, but Aina didn’t ask any further questions.
Because his eyes were terribly cold.
* * *
“…an emergency summons?”
“Yes. Not only the elders of the guild, but also the argan and the guild’s middle-ranking officers were all ordered to be summoned.”
“It’s strange. As far as I know I can do that…”
Of course, it was an emergency. Hundreds of warriors were swept away by the Demon King and the stars died.
Even if he killed the Demon King of the Geum River and restored some of his broken honor, the deep wounds did not completely disappear.
But being human is always inefficient. They risk their lives for authority or pretentiousness.
If the emergency call was originally going to be issued, it should have been dropped immediately.
When the Demon King of Fire attacked the Empire.
When hundreds of warriors lost their lives.
But it didn’t. This is because only one person can issue an emergency summons to the entire guild.
“…Yes, the guild leader is back.”
And Hillen’s prediction came true.
“. . . get ready to go right away.”
The best of the Heroes’ Guild, which had been disappearing for decades, finally broke the long hiatus and appeared.