Children of the Holy Emperor Chapter 353

353. Holy Wind (4)

Styracoceratops.

Originally a field boss that appeared in an RPG game called [Kong: Jurassic Island].

Like most beings assembled from the codes of the normal world, the devil was already fully aware of his status and duties from the moment he opened his eyes.

-however… … .

Strangely enough, there was a huge gap between the pre-assigned code and the reality in which it manifested itself.

The devil, confused by the enormous gravity that restrained his body, quickly looked at the previous records to understand what had happened.

-For some reason, layers of incomplete ‘amplification’ code were piled on top of [my] [controller].

It seems like that was the reason why I woke up to a size different from the designated code.

But the devil wasn’t too worried at first. Rather, thanks to that, he was able to generously steal the magical energy of the high-ranking demon king who was under his control.

Perhaps because he was worried about the leakage of demonic energy, the high-ranking demon king soon completely cut off the connection with himself. He gained unexpected freedom.

-[I] am now a high-ranking devil with power comparable to that of a low-ranking devil!

The devil, freed from the countless codes that had bound him, felt a great sense of liberation as he willingly changed his essence to fit reality.

So what do we do now? The answer was simple.

-Although the code specifying the ‘action target’ has disappeared, the purpose of my existence is to destroy everything in the field!

The devil didn’t feel any need to change it.

-So break it! All I have to do is to spread [my] power generously!

But things started to go differently than expected. It was only for a moment that we roared in joy at the new birth. He was beaten here and there by the hands of several people, and eventually ended up being pinned to the floor, helpless.

-… … ?

If the difference in power and rank between them and those people was so clear, I couldn’t understand how this result could happen.

How much did he struggle to escape that bondage? Suddenly the devil realized.

-[I] was definitely born again.

Codes that specified one’s appearance, consciousness, and even the meaning of existence. Freed from those elaborate rules, it finally reorganized itself into what it thought was the most appropriate form.

But that wasn’t enough. So these hardships continue.

-I thought I was completely liberated, but I was mistaken. [I] still look the same as before. There was no need to be tied down to anything in the first place!

A demon that has just awakened and has even lost the laws of the normal world that formed its foundation.

His ego, which had undergone drastic changes, was overly blurred and ambiguous. Moreover, I didn’t have time to become attached to such a clumsy ego.

So the devil thought.

-Why can’t I give up on these things, [me]?

* * *

“Manpower deployment is complete, Sir Otto.”

Sir Ellie, who was leading the preparations for the barrier, returned to the center of the camp and sent a signal.

“Hurry as much as possible. Fortunately, the demon species is not moving yet, but the demonic energy is spreading little by little and killing the land. “Before waiting for reinforcements, it might be better to deploy a type 1 barrier first.”

Sir Otto, who was standing in the center, nodded.

If one were to pick the person with the strongest divine power in the original Lilium Detachment, it would undoubtedly be Prince Logan. However, because he was also the strongest force in the Detached Force, it was rare for him to focus entirely on the sacred barrier.

Therefore, whenever Lilium struck a barrier, the focal point was Sir Otto, who had the second-strongest divine power after the prince.

“I’m ready too. Then let me know and let’s get started right away… … .”

Sir Otto raised his head and followed their idol with his eyes.

Unlike them, who were quite far away from the polluted area, Prince Logan was close to the border of the Land of the Dead. He probably maintains an Auror blade with a demonic species attached to it, to keep it in check.

What was surprising was that Prince Mores was next to him.

‘It may be because you have such strong divine power.’

For some reason, Prince Mores also seems not to be afraid of demons at all. Sir Otto looked at them with curiosity.

From afar, the brothers seemed to be chatting comfortably. Occasionally, when I see Prince Mores swinging a sword, it seems like Prince Logan is teaching swordsmanship using an interlude.

“You already have that kind of external skills at that age!”

A paladin exclaims in admiration as he sees the sword energy clearly condensed on a nutcracker. There was a time when the 3rd prince was rumored to be an idiot with no swordsmanship skills, but looking at him like that, it looks like he is indeed a member of the royal family.

But what caught Sir Otto’s attention was something else.

‘His Majesty Logan, with Prince Mores… … .’

Considering what their relationship was like not long ago, it is a truly amazing sight.

Originally, it was a relationship where one party seemed to unilaterally prey on the other.

The fact that Prince Logan was so absorbed in subjugating the seawater all day long was probably not without the influence of the serious discord. Sometimes, even by chance, when a story about the damn brothers came up, Prince Logan would always smile bitterly and change the topic.

‘But what about now?’

The way they laugh and bicker is so natural. Don’t they just seem like ordinary brothers who literally have good friendship?

“You seem really happy to come to see you.”

As if he was thinking the same thing, Lord Duchamp muttered softly next to him. Sir Otto nodded his head in deep sympathy.

‘Whether he was asleep or awake, he only worried about the safety of his subjects, so he himself had no place to rest. But now… … .’

It was at that time that something strange happened.

Drudddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd… … .

Sir Otto tensed up and turned his gaze towards the demon servant.

Suddenly, a strong vibration began to occur from the thing that was nailed to the ground.

“… what?”

The paladins who were making the camp looked at the scene in confusion.

It was truly strange. The demon species is still helplessly pinned to the floor, but the ominous vibrations coming from beneath their feet are gradually increasing in intensity.

At least there is no doubt that the epicenter is that gigantic demon species!

‘What on earth is going on?’

Stand tall.

How long has it been like that? At some point, the demon bell suddenly stopped vibrating just as it had started.

And then-

Blah blah blah!

An eerie bursting sound that shook the air rang out.

Sir Otto, who was fixating his gaze on the demon species, widened his eyes in astonishment.

Several large cracks seemed to spread across its body, and soon, for no apparent reason, the demon’s body began to break into small pieces.

“… … !”

It is not cut or burst.

It was close to rapidly losing its original shape, like a sand castle collapsing in the wind or a water droplet breaking between landing poles.

Murmur.

As the Paladins’ agitation spread, the demon species finally suddenly lost its shape and completely collapsed. Now all they can discern is a huge amount of black flesh writhing and mixing with demonic energy.

“… Gu, maggot?”

Sir Duchamp muttered something stupid next to him.

But the real problem started now. Because the demon species that was completely dismantled was no longer attached to Prince Logan’s Auror Blade.

The completely liberated black flesh forms several bundles and rapidly rises into the air.

Sigh!

At first glance, it seemed like it was erupting randomly, but the movement had a clear purpose. Most of them were shot in the direction where the princes were, and one of them started crawling towards the paladins as quickly as a snake writhing on the ground.

Undoubted hostility towards humans!

Sir Otto, who instinctively felt a sense of crisis, unleashed his divine power to the fullest and shouted.

“Type 1 deployment!”

“… Hey, deploy!”

In this way, starting with Sir Otto, the Holy Knights of Lilium began to emit divine power one after another.

A white, shining film of divine power quickly covers the entire surface along the formation.

Paaaa-

However, the defensive line was overly wide with insufficient personnel. It was obvious that the light-density sacred barrier would not be enough to completely block the fierce influx of flesh.

‘… It’s pierced!’

Sir Otto realized this instinctively. But still, he could never step down.

‘If I move now, all barriers will collapse! The evil energy will invade the farmland and eventually attack the subjects of the Lord!’

In that case, even if I lose my life here, I can at least be a proud member of Lilium… … !

“Lord, be angry with the enemies who stand in our way. So let your anger save us from the wrath of the enemy!”

He was reciting a prayer to strengthen the barrier even a little, but when a huge demonic snake came closer, he closed his eyes tightly, having a premonition of the end.

Quaaaang!

The strong magical energy and divine power collided, causing a loud explosion.

However, contrary to the expectation that it would be immediately swept away by demonic energy, surprisingly, the sacred barrier was firmly holding up the black flesh.

“… … ?”

When Sir Otto, surprised, slowly opened his eyes, he saw a familiar new model standing in front of him.

“… Lowering!?”

Prince Logan.

Their idol, undisturbed as always, had suddenly approached the sacred barrier and was adding its divine power.

A divine power strong enough to single-handedly support a type 1 barrier that was barely framed.

“Lord, please protect your children.”

The prince recites in a calm voice.

Just a small part of a prayer. However, just by reciting that simple phrase, the divine power exuded by Prince Logan became even stronger.

The gigantic half-circle, which was extremely flimsy, was finally completed into a complete Type 1 barrier and began to emit dazzling white light.

* * *

Since Seongjin and Logan were close to the demon species, they were able to notice the abnormality faster than anyone else.

Whick!

Logan, who sensed an unusual change, immediately swung Arjuna and unleashed a sword energy mixed with divine power.

but-

Cheesy!

Only a small portion of the flesh that touched the outside air was purified and burned, and the black flesh that was suddenly scattered in all directions came back together again and writhed ominously.

“… … .”

Seongjin and Logan exchanged glances without saying a word.

The two people, both of whom had sensitive instincts, immediately realized that they would not be able to deal with this rapidly changing demon species using normal methods.

‘That thing is no longer worthy of being called an entity. Even if you hit them randomly, it’s no use!’

‘okay. There is only one way to neutralize something like that. All we have to do is surround it with a strong sacred barrier and purify it!’

Once the situation was assessed, the response was quick.

“Max!”

The two people quickly ran towards the sacred barrier in their own way, managing to avoid the huge pillars that were fired at them at random.

But it was almost before we arrived at Banwonjin. I don’t know what I was thinking, but Seongjin suddenly suddenly turned in Max’s direction!

Logan, startled, cast a desperate gaze.

“Wait a minute, what are you doing now, Seongjin Lee!”

“You know it can’t go on like this, right? Even if we unfold the sacred barrier now, it will only be in an incomplete form. So, in order to completely surround him, we must first gather all the demon energy scattered in all directions into one place and narrow the area!”

“It’s dangerous for you alone! Then me too… … !”

“But without you, I don’t think the barrier can be maintained at all?”

It was the perfect answer.

Logan, who was speechless, glanced at the Knights of Lilium and Seongjin alternately with an anxious expression.

“You know very well, right?”

As if to reassure Logan, Seongjin raised the corners of his mouth with a grin.

“To me, demonic energy poses no threat.”

“… … !”

“And that I would never put my dog ​​in danger.”

Logan bites his lip with a frustrated look on his face.

Of course, he understood Seongjin’s skills better than anyone else in the room. To be honest, Lee Seong-jin is more trustworthy than the Lilium Special Forces. As a guy, he probably won’t be easily defeated by the devil.

‘but… … !’

Know. I know.

Still, understanding it with reason and allowing the heart to do it are two completely different things!

Leaving behind Logan, who was in deep conflict, Seongjin ran vigorously with Max. Well, he’s a smart guy, so he probably doesn’t know what’s best.

“Let’s go, Max!”

Wong!

The wolf-dog responded vigorously and kicked the ground according to the will of its owner without the slightest fear.

[Ah, Seongjin Lee, you crazy bastard. You, this bastard again… … !]

In my head, I could hear the despairing sigh of the demon lord.

But even though he was grumbling like that, the Demon King clearly understood what he had to do now.

sparkle.

Red light begins to blink in Seongjin’s pupils as always –

Hahahaha!

Soon, a familiar five-colored world with many solid lines of possibilities unfolded before his eyes.

fantasy,