Episode 111
A gloomy color forms on the retina.
A dead city was spread out under a green sky that I had never seen before.
The obnoxiously tall building had a strange shape, what should I call it?
It is twisted as if someone had squeezed it.
The building was standing so well that it would not be surprising if it collapsed immediately.
Couuuuu-.
The blowing wind was as nasty as a monster’s belch. Even though I’m outside, it feels stuffy and damp like inside a cave.
Kuhuhuhu… … .
A red light flashed from the window of the twisted building, and an evil laugh was heard.
I can feel the gaze peeking into this direction.
The sight of them grew like a snowball, and my heart became heavy when I realized that there was not a single one among them.
‘Is the Great Master in a place like this?’
I’ve had similar feelings.
Right after the Demon King of the Black Swamp became strong.
Ghost faces were carved into the bark of the trees in the forest, and ominous winds blew from all directions.
The bad thing is that the pressure I feel now is at least several times stronger than it was then.
[Yeonja, what the hell… Are you sane?]
Mushin said in an absurd voice.
[Do you know what kind of place this is? It’s hell! The headquarter and twisted hometown of musical instruments! It is a place teeming with death!]
‘I think so.’
Is it because of the influence of the instrument?
My body is already feeling a little sluggish.
In the forest of butterflies immersed in musical instruments – even in that place that simply imitated hell, I didn’t last long and almost died.
So how long will my body last in real hell?
Half a day?
one hour?
‘Rather than that, you’re sure you can go back to the original world, right?’
[…] The rule from the beginning is that you cannot stay in another world for a long time. Otherwise, the evil spirit would not be summoned only through the river spirit ritual. The same goes for Yeonja. No matter how long you stay here, you will be forcibly repatriated at some point.]
‘At some point, exactly when-.’
[The timing of repatriation varies from person to person! Since you don’t know that, I said it’s dangerous!]
Musin spoke with unusual anger.
[There is no guarantee that Yeonja will survive until that time! Why on earth would you do such an unreasonable thing-.]
At that moment, Mu Xin’s voice completely disappeared.
‘Mushin?’
[…] … .]
There is no answer.
It feels different than usual.
It’s not like I fell asleep, it’s like communication was forcibly cut off… … .
‘… … .’
First of all, let me make an excuse: I didn’t throw myself into hell without thinking.
It may not be without risk, but I decided that the risk was worth taking.
‘And what about Juan?’
They must have moved together, but I can’t see them.
It was then that I heard a strange sound.
container… container… … .
The moment I heard a sound like a ball bouncing somewhere beyond the building, the eerie laughter stopped all at once.
I could feel the owners of the gaze hurriedly hiding. As if he was scared.
At the same time, I feel a frighteningly large energy approaching me.
It was a feeling of intimidation that I had experienced before.
Before returning, when I saw the nine demon kings of the black swamp.
‘Devil.’
The moment those words crossed my mind, I took a deep breath without it being noticeable.
Will I finally be able to meet my brother-in-law?
[hook… … ! hook… … !]
Finally, a mysterious figure appeared at the entrance of an unpopular alley.
Against the backdrop of dull darkness, a bloated protagonist is running towards me.
Even while kicking a ball.
[hook… … ! hook… … !]
The waddling movements were comical, like a clown, and the way he was panting was also unsightly… … .
Strangely, I didn’t find it funny at all.
Finally, the being arrived in front of me.
[Ho, ho ho ho… … .]
I would guess that your physique is around 3 meters tall?
Although it is much larger than a human, it walks on two legs and has two arms.
He even wore clothes.
Of course, that didn’t mean I could treat this being as a person.
[Ah, hello… … ! human! Ma, it’s nice to meet you.]
——————
faqwiki.us
Join our Discord for new chapter updates!
https://discord.com/invite/xr7SxG5T6V
——————
In short, it was a green tongue dressed in clothes.
The clothes that did not fit her fat body were bulging as if they were about to burst, and her thick belly and flab were sticking out ugly through the torn clothes.
Of course, it wasn’t the ambassador type.
“… “Who are you?”
[ah! I am… therefore… In your language, uh… … .]
The monster took out a notebook from its arms.
And he flipped it over and said, Ah! And he let out an exclamation.
[Tang, ta, ta, ida… … !]
“… … .”
From what I remember, that was the name of the green-tongued devil.
Of course, it’s probably not the same person.
The intimidation I felt was radiating from this monster, and in fact, the reluctant gazes seemed to have washed away immediately after this monster appeared.
I felt countless doubts when faced with the existence of the Demon Lord, but I nodded and said,
“I’m Luan Badniker.”
[okay. Oh, oh hoho! Lu, Luan… … .]
Tangtata stammered and took out a mop from her arms.
And I wiped away the unpleasant liquid that was flowing from my whole body – it could be called sweat or saliva.
Maybe it’s not a rag but a handkerchief.
Although he only saw two demon lords, his impression was vastly different from that of the nine.
Of course, that doesn’t mean you can relax.
container… container… … .
Tangtata played by kicking the ball alone.
For a fat guy, he handled it pretty well.
He was playing without using his hands, bouncing around with his feet, knees, and even his head. When I saw him, I couldn’t help but ask.
“What is that?”
First of all, because they were divine beings, they used honorifics.
If it’s as I expected, I don’t think I’ll pay much attention to whether I speak informally or politely.
[Uh, huh? Are you interested in my ball?]
Tangtata smiled happily and rolled the ball towards me.
[Now, now… … ! Lose, pass… … ! Oh hoho… … .]
Degurrr… … .
The rolling ball hit the top of my foot and stopped.
“… … .”
I said, looking into Juan’s empty eyes.
“Did you do it?”
[yes!]
“Why? This man must have been your minion… … .”
[Ha, minion? Oh no! He, he is my… uh… … .]
Tangtata took out the notebook once again, flipped through it, and said.
[He was a business partner!]
“Are you a business partner?”
[or not… partner… … ? Ugh, um. The continent’s language… Because it’s so difficult… … .]
“… … .”
[Anyway, I am with that person… I said ‘Geooraae’]
“A deal… … . “You and Juan?”
[yes… … ! Well, I… I respect the creatures on the continent… … ! Boo, I’m jealous!]
Tangtata continued to wipe his sweat with a dark rag and said.
[Joe, isn’t it good? Between personalities… Respect and… trust… … ! If that doesn’t work out, then the transaction is… It can never come true… … ! Oh, what on earth do you trust and give what is mine to someone else? Ho, ho ho ho… … .]
“… … .”
[Well, the deal is… It’s a good system… … ! We too… A system that must be imitated… … .]
Not a suitable person to talk to.
I clicked my tongue and asked.
“What deal did you make with Juan?”
[It’s all simple… … . This man… He said he would entertain me… … ! What I want… I said I would listen… … ! In return, I borrowed his power-.]
Tangtata said with a grin.
[Well, so… I recently… When I realized it was a toy, I wanted it again… I ended up making ‘Juan Bol’… … .]
“… … .”
[Lu, Luan? Could you please pass the back ball to me?]
I didn’t.
As I just sighed and stayed still, Tangtata suddenly became sullen.
[Huh, hmm… … . This game… Looks like you don’t like it… … . Drink, taste… We have to respect it… … .]
“Where are we?”
[Well, this is my territory… … ! Well, I call this place a city… We even gave it a name… … !]
Tangtata shouted, spreading his hands comically.
[Hell’s Heart… … ! Hell’s only and largest city… … !]
I was curious and asked.
“… If it’s the only city, doesn’t it have to be the largest? “There is no place to compare.”
[Coughing… … !]
At my words, Tangtata cleared his throat violently and then turned around.
[Oh, rest assured… … ! Luan Badnicker… You made this world… I know it’s called hell… … ! This place, as far as this place… It’s not a dangerous place… … !]
“… … .”
It’s a city of hell.
At this point, I started laughing too.
Tangtata saw my smile and smiled.
Since he had facial features the size of rice, his appearance was somewhat disgusting.
[Lu, Luan Badnicker. Please follow me… … ! Well, I’ve been longing to invite guests… … !]
“customer?”
[yes… … ! customer… … !]
Tangtata laughed.
At first glance, countless teeth like saw blades were sticking out of the mouth hole.
“I’m not a guest.”
[yes… … ?]
“What I was trying to meet was the colorless devil.”
[Radish, greens, color… uh… … .]
Tangtata thought deeply for a moment and raised an exclamation point above his head.
[ah… … ! Well, I see… … !]
“According to what Juan said, I guess I could have chosen the destination… “What brought you to your district?”
[Well, that is… Juan was mistaken… … . The moment I used the power borrowed from me… Because the destination is fixed here… … .]
“… hmm.”
Was it like that?
I felt sad inside.
In the end, I didn’t feel good because it seemed like what Musin said was true.
[however… Are you really… What an interesting human… … .]
Tangtata looked at me and said.
[If a human sees me… Either… … . Bow down or… Go crazy… It would be… … .]
“… … .”
[Me, me and… Humans who can communicate… This is my first time… … . Oh hoho… Jae, that’s fun… … .]
Although I could feel the goodwill in Tangtata’s eyes, I felt a strong sense of dread.
The devil’s favor.
[Huh, what do you think? Luan Badnicker… … . Would you like to become my partner?]
“partner?”
[Yes, yes… … . On behalf of that person earlier… That is.]
I nodded and said.
“It’s an honor that someone as high as the devil looks at me favorably. What will you do when you become a partner?”
[Rice, nothing special. All you have to do is make me have fun sometimes.]
“Have fun?”
[yes… … ! The humans from before… He said he had someone he loved… … .]
Tangtata suddenly clenched his fists.
[Yes, love… … ! Well, I have that feeling… I yearn for you… … !]
“… … .”
[Well, that human… He was suffering from some kind of illness… They say he doesn’t have much time left to live… … . ah… … ! Man, what a weak creature… … .]
Tangtata let out an exaggerated sigh.
[Well, so… I said… … . That human… Ask for my heart… … . Well, the facial expression the human showed at that time… You’re so delicious… … ! Seup, city, example… … .]
Tangtata continued speaking while wiping away the saliva that was flowing down.
[Well, when I asked for the heart, the human cried out… … . They say they can give anything else… Well, you can’t do that. Wow, the look on your face when you lose something valuable… It’s the most fun… … ?]
“… … .”
[As a result… I, the former human… It entertained me often… … . Lord, even until death… … .]
I looked at Juan at my feet.
Maybe, it’s about.
Even when I committed myself to the cult… A person named Juan may not have fallen this far.
The reason he became a member of the church may have been his determination to save the woman he truly loved.
Then, it may have been that woman’s death that caused Juan to go completely crazy and become a priest.
It’s something we don’t know anymore.
Because the only man who knows the truth is already dead.
“Anyway, there’s something I’d like to ask.”
[Ho, ho ho… Ask me anything… … ! Well, I know everything that partner is curious about… I will answer sincerely… I have an obligation… … !]
Tangtata even clapped his hands and said.
Since he seemed willing, I was able to ask questions comfortably.
I ask, looking at Juan’s head still at my feet.
“Do you by any chance remember this man’s name?”
[yes?]
Tangtata blinked his narrow eyes.
“The name of this person made of balls.”
[Uh… … . Writing, well… … .]
I burst out laughing.
Even adding disgusting nicknames such as Juan Ball and all, this being has already erased the existence of Juan from my mind.
It was proof that people were not treated like people.
In fact, when this devil called Tangtata spoke to me, I also had this thought.
If communication is possible, wouldn’t dialogue also be possible?
Wasn’t it the lack of common sense that made Juan a ball?
It wasn’t.
Even though they have emotions and communicate well, they are not all the same person.
Humans and demons were inherently designed to not be able to understand each other.
Somehow, at this moment, I could understand the infinite hatred that Sangvis-Blood Ball had for demons.
‘then… What should I do?’
I thought while fiddling with the coins in my pocket.
fantasy,
