359. Join (2)
Seongjin stared silently at the demon king’s soul blinking red.
‘… The devil returns? To Gehenna?’
To be honest, I was quite embarrassed. Because it was something I had never even thought of as a possibility until now.
If you think about it, it was a strange thing. Seongjin already knew that there was a passage in his body connected to Gehenna.
Where is that? There was a time when I was thrown straight there through a passage.
Then, the Demon King’s soul should have known that such a thing was possible.
‘For some reason, I had a baseless belief that he would continue to be here in the future.’
It may be natural that the Demon King wants to return. Because he’s been losing himself steadily, little by little, ever since.
Not only has he lost all of his senses needed to live, but he has also lost all his strength and status, and now even his name has become a blur.
The shock has caused the Demon King to whimper helplessly once or twice so far.
‘but… … .’
Nevertheless, Seongjin could not be easily convinced.
Returning to Gehenna. And to regain its former form and strength. Is it okay to think that this is truly the way to regain the Demon Lord himself?
[If I return to Gehenna, I may become a stronger demon king than before.]
[okay?]
[huh. Sigurd Earth 34 and Gehenna have completely merged. Now, if I regain my status as a demon king, perhaps those two dimensions will be able to leap into one dimension that is newer and more solid than before.]
[hmm.]
As Seongjin responded without much emotion, the demon king’s soul stirred irregularly, as if he was impatient.
[Now we won’t invade other dimensions for a while. Because I also need to solidify my level first. Of course, as time passes, the day will come when we need to take another leap forward… . ah! Of course, I will never invade Delcross where you are!]
[…] … .]
[This is a high level where I can’t do anything right now, right? Plus, just imagining having to face your monstrous father head-on… [It’s to the point where every part of my body that isn’t even in my soul is going numb.]
okay. He knows my father well, so he wouldn’t dare do something like that and expect to get away with it.
‘but… … .’
Seongjin had been feeling strange since a while ago.
Is it because I’ve been hanging out with that guy for a long time? Although he didn’t have the ability to see the truth like Logan, Seongjin felt that for some reason, the demon king was trying hard to avoid topics he really wanted to talk about.
So I asked directly.
[What are you so afraid of, devil?]
Wouldn’t it be over if I just went back down the passage and became the Demon King again?
Is there anything in the process that makes you feel afraid?
[…] … !]
But it seems that the point was correct. Because the Demon King was shocked and kept his mouth shut.
There was a break in conversation for a moment. Seongjin and the Demon King were lost in their own thoughts and quietly watched the dark red flower being helplessly pushed down the passage.
And around that time, Seongjin realized that the power of Seonghwang’s aura to push out the flames was gradually weakening.
‘… … ?’
what? What happened to your father?
Seongjin was puzzled, but then the demon king let out a small sigh as if he had decided on something.
[Lee Seong-jin, do you know that?]
[hmm?]
[When I first met you, you were a crazy person who couldn’t communicate properly. Compromise and appeasement were impossible in the first place, and you fearlessly burned your hostility towards an opponent who was much stronger than you. I wondered if there were such crazy people in the world.]
Shut up, you devil!
In the end, you ended up being completely ruined by my fist. Do you want to go to this point and slander a person’s character?
[But after coming to this world and spending time together, I learned more about you than I thought.]
The red soul gave off a faint light as if recalling old memories.
[You’re not as angry as I thought. Even though this situation is repeated over and over again. I thought he was a psychopath who just pushes whatever he wants, but wouldn’t he be like a pushover who would get away with it in most cases except in some special cases?]
… what? Hogu?
Seongjin was so dumbfounded that he lost the will to respond.
Who says this is bullshit now? Is there anyone who considers profits and losses as well as I do?
[In particular, you showed infinite generosity to the weak things that could not threaten you. Because you allowed your maid to drink bile and that cursing knight to commit blasphemy. Where is that? Even towards the arrogant resident knights who sometimes look at you for misfortune, you never once frowned.]
[…] That’s it.]
There was no intention to respect their basic rights, such as freedom of expression.
It’s just because their actions meant nothing to Seongjin.
It’s not really worth worrying about, right? It’s as if you don’t feel the need to clean up the rocks that your feet hit while walking because they are a little annoying.
[So I realized. Your hostility basically only works against things that threaten your people and things that are strong enough to threaten your survival.]
The Demon King, who had spoken up to that point, paused for a moment and continued speaking with some difficulty.
[Then, what about me?]
Pyoooong.
A red soul floated up and blinked vaguely as it faced Seongjin.
[Lee Seong-jin. You said you became a hunter to kill me. And in the end, that goal was achieved.]
okay. It was like that.
By completely burning not only his colleagues but also his own body, he finally put an end to the demon lord.
[The reason you left my soul helpless was because you didn’t know how to kill me, right? But if I regain my strength and return to my original form… … .]
The little soul trailed off for a moment, emitting an irregular light as if reflecting anxiety.
[I have harmed your people, and I am no longer weak enough to be generous to you… What kind of person am I to you?]
[…] … .]
[Would you treat me like you do now then? No, can you just leave me alone? If you say that you will sacrifice everything to kill me again, then I will… … .]
Seongjin could not hastily answer that question. Because he himself didn’t know how to deal with the demon lord who had regained his power.
Still, I had this question.
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‘Why does the devil bastard ask this? Are you really asking my permission to regain your strength?’
why? If I’m scared, shouldn’t I just run away?
Seongjin, who has now decided to live as Mores in Delcross, will not be able to chase after him, throwing everything away like before.
Then, Seongjin suddenly remembered the desperate moment of being consumed by the flames of Gehenna.
-Lee Seong-jin. Maybe it’s not too late. Now, we can stop the fire of Gehenna with the remaining aurors.
At that time, I now understand why the devil was in such fierce conflict.
There would have been only one way for the Demon King to return to Gehenna.
Seongjin is engulfed in the fire of Gehenna and dies, so the passage is completely dominated by the fire of Gehenna.
If not, even if the existence of the passage had been known, the Demon Lord would have had a long way to go back.
No matter how much I was surrounded by my father’s barrier, I would not have been able to pass through the aura filled with divine power and cross that long passage.
‘but… … .’
In the end, rather than returning to Gehenna and regaining his power, the demon king decided to save Seongjin first.
Then the story wasn’t that difficult.
‘I can never forget that he is my parents’ enemy.’
But it also doesn’t change the fact that he worked hard for her until now. It was not that difficult for Seongjin to return the favor he had received.
‘And if you really wanted to go back, you wouldn’t have started this conversation with me in the first place.’
There were enough clues to guess the devil’s true intentions.
Didn’t he say this himself?
-Don’t regret it later. You really like this place, right?
He probably thinks he was just representing Seongjin’s thoughts at the time.
But deep down, the demon lord also really likes this place.
A place with bear meat steaks and other delicious dishes. There is a manager, Bruno, who will criticize you for being a jerk, and a place full of noisy human relationships.
Seongjin is probably not alone in not wanting to leave this place easily.
So Seongjin was able to make the suggestion with a slightly more relaxed mind.
[Just don’t go, devil.]
[…] uh?]
Perhaps because it was an unexpected answer, the Demon King’s soul blinked in confusion.
However, Seongjin’s next words were Cheongsanyusu.
[As long as I live, the passage will remain anyway, and it will open again someday. It means you can return to Gehenna at any time.]
okay. The road will reopen soon.
For some reason, Seongjin had such a strong feeling.
[So is there a need to hurry up? There would already be nothing left out there anyway. The fire of Gehenna would have burned the Earth and everything in Gehenna.]
[…] But… … .]
[Then wouldn’t it be pointless to go back anyway? What are you going to do there alone?]
[No, but Seongjin Lee. As I said before, the enormous potential of the two worlds fused… … .]
[Then what do you do? There isn’t even a bear meat steak there.]
[…] … !]
Seongjin raised the corners of his mouth with a grin and spoke at the Demon King, who was blinking strongly as if indicating an internal conflict.
[And without you, I also feel quite uncomfortable.]
[huh?]
Perhaps the words were unexpected, but the Demon King asked Seongjin with an urgent light.
[I… Do you need me?]
[okay. of course. You have spiritual eyes, can detect lies, and can scout quite far outside the ecliptic, right?]
Plus, I hate to admit it, but he’s also pretty smart. As a demon lord, he knows a lot.
[Besides, think about it, devil. I need you to stick by my side, so if something happens to me, won’t you be my companion?]
[uh… … ?]
[If I die, you will die too. Do you really think I will just leave you alive and go along?]
[…] … !]
The Demon King seemed to be dazed for a moment and stopped blinking.
Meanwhile, changes gradually occurred in the space where they were staying.
The ominous light emitted by Gehenna’s apocalypse is completely pushed away, and the son-in-law is covered in dazzling white light.
The thriving aurors had already restored about half of the passage.
‘It’s slower than I thought. Father, what are you doing? ‘Aren’t you going to push me away at once this time?’
Seongjin is thinking about this as he looks around –
[Ugh… … .]
The Demon Lord, who was unable to speak for a moment, immediately circled around Seongjin with a bewildered grin.
[What is it? what is that? Why is this guy who is so good at negotiating with other people making an offer to me like that?]
what? why? what?
Is there room for negotiation here? What more do you need than a bear steak?
Seongjin held out his hand with a shameless expression. I had a strong feeling that sooner or later I would get out of here and open my eyes.
[…] okay. Anyway, you have no intention of ending me right away.]
The Demon King, who hesitated for a moment, soon sighed and fell into Seongjin’s hands.
[And they won’t kick you out. Still, can’t you tone down his words, you heartless bastard?]
However, there was a faint hint of relief in the voice of the man who lamented like that.
What is it that makes this guy so relieved? He always thought that he understood most things while working together, but there are still many things he doesn’t know.
[Sniff. Still, when I go, you’ll be my companion too, right? Right, Seongjin Lee?]
[Noisy. Stop whining now.]
[Sniff. Sniff. Seongjin Lee, you idiot.]
Seongjin did not reply any further and held the demon king’s soul.
at that time-
-Mores.
He heard someone calling him.
Seongjin welcomed the call with joy and slowly closed his eyes.
fantasy,
