“What is difficult? Is it because of pride? “Wouldn’t you have done anything for Joanna?”
Duchess Bess bit her lip.
He looks like he can’t nod his head easily.
It didn’t seem to be simply a matter of pride.
“You seem to be afraid of the King of Yeokcheon.”
“… “It’s because you don’t know how scary he is.”
“know. But, what are you so afraid of?”
I said provocatively.
“Isn’t the King of Yeokcheon the closest person to you? But, is it that you can’t even do this much?”
It wasn’t just something I said.
Duchess Bess was personally closer to the ‘true identity’ of the King of Rebellion than anyone else.
“How do you know the identity of the king of Yeokcheon? Could it be that the Ecclesia has discovered his identity?”
“It’s even more surprising to think that you don’t know. “Looking at Ecclesia, the royal capital of Reverse Heaven, I guess they are committing evil deeds while protecting their own good.”
Duchess Bess had complex eyes.
“Aren’t you curious? How generous will the King of Yeokcheon be towards you? After all, aren’t you the King of Yeokcheon’s favorite person?”
“That’s a funny story. He doesn’t care about me one bit. “We are in a relationship where we only want each other’s benefit.”
“Then, you can follow my suggestion further. “It’s a calculated relationship anyway, so how about a little stabbing?”
“under! “What nonsense.”
“Or maybe you don’t know? Because of this incident, the King of Yeokcheon might take some interest in you. “Isn’t anger better than indifference?”
Duchess Bess made a bewildered face.
However, he did not raise his voice like before.
He seemed troubled by my words.
Considering the ‘real relationship’ between Duchess Bess and the King of Heaven, it is not wrong to say that ‘anger is better than indifference.’
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“… “Is it really possible to get on the play list by following what you say?”
He said he would follow my suggestion!
I nodded.
“Yes, it is entirely possible.”
“joy! “For Joanna’s sake, we have no choice but to cooperate this time.”
“Okay, first, let’s change that arrogant way of speaking.”
“… what?”
Oh no.
Because of the mistakes she made, the Black Flame Dragon’s anger appeared.
The corner of his mouth went up in an awkward manner and these words came out.
“Am I not your host at the banquet here? “To show an attitude of properly serving the master.”
* * *
Two days have passed.
I enjoyed the banquet with Duchess Bess and Slayer on both sides.
They are both beautiful women, so someone who doesn’t know them might think I’m in a field of flowers.
‘I’d rather give Hans and Linden as partners.’
“Oh ho ho. Master, here, have a cocktail. “This is a cocktail I made myself.”
Quickly.
Duchess Bess gritted her teeth and handed me a cocktail through her mask.
The red thing looked like it was made from raw blood filled with the energy of a curse.
That wasn’t all.
“hehehe, master~? Would you please clean up that dirty thing and drink the juice I made? I made it especially for you. “It’s delicious~!”
Grinning, smiling.
A clear, gentle voice.
Slaughterhorse was just enjoying this situation.
As previously mentioned, she is not just an avenger, but a pleasure killer.
Just like a cat playing with a mouse, he had a bad taste for teasing his opponent before killing him.
‘… help me.’
Although he wanted to cry, the Black Flame Dragon always maintained his noble appearance.
We were served by the two women as if it were a given, and everyone in the banquet hall paid attention to us.
“A witch of cruelty serves like that. “That rabbit mask looks like the king of heaven.”
“Why on earth is the King of Yeokcheon himself?”
“I don’t know. The King of Yeokcheon is a mysterious being among the Ten Demons. “I don’t even know who they are.”
“There must be some intention.”
“I think so. “We can only hope we don’t get swept away.”
Everyone looked at me as if they were afraid, and no one approached me.
It was in the meantime.
Third night.
Just as the atmosphere was about to relax a little, the clown mask appeared again.
[Ahahahaha! Are you all having a good time at the banquet? To spice up the banquet, our dark auction has prepared a special event for you!]
The eyes of everyone present suddenly changed.
The dark auction event was famous.
To be terrible and ugly.
It’s okay to refuse, but many people participate in the event every time.
Because the reward was enormous.
[Are you all satisfied with the auction? Unfortunately, I know I couldn’t. Only one person can get what they want at an auction. The winner may also have been dissatisfied with the price he paid, which was higher than expected. So I prepared it!]
The clown stretched out his hand.
[It’s a reprisal match! If you challenge the winning bidder of an auction to a duel and win, you can receive the item that your opponent won!]
The clown looked at everyone and continued speaking.
[The successful bidder should also have the advantage of a duel. Otherwise, no one will take up the challenge. If the winning bidder wins the duel, the auction price can be paid by the loser. If you don’t need money, you can get the item you want from our auction house and have the loser pay for it. Or, you can just ask the loser directly for compensation equivalent to the price.]
Will you win and take the winning item, or will you lose and end up paying a terrible price to the other party?
It was more ordinary than I thought, but that wasn’t the point of this duel.
[However, if this were to happen, the strong would simply monopolize everything, so for the sake of fairness, I will add rules. Before the duel takes place, attendees can make a deal with the devil we serve.]
“!!”
[Oh, don’t worry, you don’t have to sign a permanent contract, it’s a one-time deal limited to this duel. You sacrifice something precious and receive corresponding power in the duel!]
One person asked in a reluctant tone.
“Offering ‘something precious’. What exactly does it mean?”
[well? That will be different for each attendee, right?]
The clown mask chuckled and said.
[Take you as an example… Is it the heart of my precious daughter?]
“!!”
[Ahahahaha. Nothing is set in stone. The more you sacrifice what is deeply precious to you, the more powerful you will receive!]
The hall became quiet.
I realized the meaning of this rule.
‘As expected, it’s nasty. ‘It’s devilish.’
I frowned.
The banquet lasted for a whopping three days, and now the attendees have a rough idea of who each other is and how much power they have.
But, challenging your opponent to a duel?
‘It means that you paid the devil a price to beat your opponent.’
So, who is your opponent?
He has no choice but to pay the price to the devil.
Otherwise, you will lose.
‘The challenger must also calculate the likelihood that the opponent will pay the devil. In the end, you have to pay an additional and even more terrible price.’
This psychological battle is repeated endlessly, and the price paid to the devil increases exponentially.
‘You can just ignore this event and not challenge or not be challenged.’
However, as mentioned earlier, countless people will participate in this event.
Because greed is that terrible.
[Now, let’s begin! Who is the first challenger?]
“… I will do it. “I will challenge the hook-nosed mask.”
The challenger is Lv. 6 A knight of lesser rank.
On the other hand, the hooked nose mask is Lv. He was a 6-level wizard.
Same Lv. Although it was 6, the higher the level, the difference between lower and upper classes was like heaven and earth.
Originally, it was never Lv. 6 It was a match that the lower class could not win, but the result of the duel was the exact opposite.
Lv. 6 A low level challenger is Lv. 6 Cut off the head of a senior wizard.
‘It’s thanks to paying a terrible price to the devil.’
As blood splattered, the atmosphere heated up.
Countless challenges followed.
It didn’t matter whether the team was strong or weak.
They were divided on who paid the greater price to the devil.
‘Ugh. I really hate it.’
I was invisibly disgusted.
Of course, those who are killing and killing now are all evil people who deserve to die.
Still, it was a sight that did not fit my constitution as an ordinary small citizen.
But, oops.
I made eye contact with the slaughter horse.
“hehehe, do you feel sorry for them, master? “You are merciful.”
I’m thinking about it.
I am in a position to tame her.
I shook my head.
‘A general answer will only create resentment.’
“Yes, I feel sorry for you.”
“Hmm.”
The reaction is that it’s not fun.
but.
“What does it matter to you whether I sympathize with them or not?”
“!!”
“Pity is the privilege of the strong. “It is also my heart that feels sorry for those scum.”
“Even though you plan to trample on them soon?”
“That is also my strong heart. “How can anyone say that I am hypocritical?”
The Slayer’s eyes sank deeply.
It was an ordinary conversation, but not for her.
‘Strong self-respect. Because it is the core thinking value of a slaughter horse.’
She believes that she suffered because her people were weak.
So, he has become stronger and is trying to annihilate humans.
According to the principle of strong self-respect that they suffered.
“hehehe, that’s right. The world follows the will of the strong. “I will keep the master’s words in mind.”
The slaughter horse looked interested.
Fortunately, it didn’t seem to be a wrong answer, but the way she looked at me deepened, as if she was looking at more appetizing food, and it gave me goosebumps.
Meanwhile, Duchess Bess, who heard what I said next to me, snorted.
“What nonsense? “Are you crazy?”
“You should show proper courtesy to your master.”
“Oh ho ho. All right. Baduk.”
Meanwhile, the atmosphere of the duel reached its peak.
Eventually, the highlight arrived.
[ruler! Thank you for your torch! Our dark auction can’t sit still either. We will be offering a special prize. This is the ‘Auction Wish Ticket’!]
“!!”
[The final winner can request anything from our dark auction! Well, I look forward to a warm response!]
It was a huge prize.
Although the other party cannot forcibly take away the winning item, he or she can demand the treasure held by the auctioneer instead, so anyone could not help but be tempted.
Indeed, the eyes of many people changed.
“I will step forward.”
“I can’t give up either.”
Even those who had been staying in their seats until now began to move.
Lv. 7 The superpowers fought a series of duels.
‘Lv., where it is difficult to even see one person from outside. 7 Masters duel like that.’
It was truly a rare scene, but I could not watch the duel in peace.
It’s because of an ‘accident’ that I will have to face sooner or later.
Eventually, the final winner was decided,
[Ego! Tiger Mask wins! Is there anyone else up for the challenge?!]
No one came forward anymore.
This is because they discovered the identity of the tiger mask.
A gluttonous devil.
Lv. 7 He was a super strong man who had reached the level of a high-class, ‘great family’.
Even though he does not belong to any group, no one can touch him because of his strength.
[Come on, let’s count to five! If there is a challenger, please come forward! One, two, three… !]
That moment.
A heavy sound rang out.
“I will take on the challenge.”
“!!”
A dead silence fell in the hall.
This is because the person who just spoke was none other than ‘me’.
It was the beginning of the operation.