Money-grubbing Necromancer (214)
The first thing I encountered was a huge volcano. I could see bright red flames shooting up like firecrackers.
‘It’s a bit hot.’
Despite the distance from the volcano, the stifling heat was felt. It was an environment where even the most awakened people would have difficulty moving.
If you were an unawakened person, your body would have become accustomed to it right away.
Of course, this story did not apply to Kim Min-woo. It may be because he has high ability, but decisively.
“Hayang-ah.”
-dream.
[Hayangi shares the ‘White Flame’ attribute!]
[Fire attribute resistance increases by 130%!]
This time, I defeated the Spirit King and acquired the White Flame attribute that evolved from the Fire attribute.
This was because he was able to gain tremendous attribute resistance through it.
Is that all?
To Kim Min-woo, a potion worth hundreds of millions of won was similar to cheap coffee purchased from a vending machine.
[Take a Fire Resistance Potion (Top Grade)!]
Gulp.
“Whew, I feel like I can live now.”
Attribute sharing and potions are divine, and invincible. Perhaps, if it were a bit exaggerated now, I could bathe in lava.
My breathing became easier.
I looked around.
‘The sky is red. The ground is dry and torn.’
It was truly a place worthy of the devil.
The only singularity is that there are dozens of giant statues erected near the volcano?
At a glance, they looked to be over 10 meters tall, and they all seemed to be statues depicting Balrog.
‘I guess I understand why it’s called Balrog’s Hill.’
The delicately carved Balok miniature statues. When I approached them to examine them in detail.
Flutter!
The sound of powerful wingbeats echoed.
A group of Balrogs appeared through the holes that were dug all over the volcano like ant holes. Among them, one of the largest Balrogs began to fly towards us.
-What are you? A vagabond?
“I’m human.”
―… … Human? A creature that lives in the Middle-Earth, is infinitely weak, and relies on God?
“I guess that’s how they treat you here?”
For a moment, he stared blankly as if it was absurd. Then, Balrog, who was leading the way, snickered and spoke.
– Longlong is my name. What about you?
“My name is Kim Min-woo. But isn’t that a cute name?”
―… … This is the first time I’ve heard that in my life. Yes, Kim Min-woo. Did you come from the Middle-earth?
“It will be similar.”
-How did you get here? Did you find the passage?
Longlong’s eyes burned brightly.
The sparks in the eyes and the tail wagging wildly like a breeze, the eyes seem to be greatly anticipating something… … .
“What are you going to do with it?”
-If there is a passage, we should be the first to use it. I heard that humans are very tasty… … .
“Aha. So I look like food to you too?”
-No. You’re a little different.
“Why is it different?”
-Because it can withstand the heat.
Longlong, who was looking this way as if he was proud, said.
―Even the mid-level demons aren’t that relaxed on our land. But you are relaxed. We Balrogs tend to recognize the strong.
“Does a mid-level demon feel strong?”
―At least it’s not a mess. Well… … compared to our Balrogs, it’s just an insignificant thing. So what’s your answer?
“I won’t tell you.”
-what?
“If you ask me a question, do I have to answer it every time? No, I don’t.”
-Huh, hahaha!
Balrog laughed, holding his belly.
Perhaps because of its large size, just the sound of its laughter caused an area around 10 meters to shake violently.
“And if you’re going to lie, wipe your mouth first before you speak.”
-Lies? What lies?
“While drooling, aren’t you planning on eating me whether I answer or not?”
-That’s right. You’re smart. But, there’s one difference. Can you guess?
“What is that?”
-If you answer, I’ll eat you whole. If you don’t answer, I’ll pull out your intestines and eat them one by one.
Hmm.
Is this the Demon World stance?
Well, that’s true.
To begin with, the picture of humans and demons fighting each other is not drawn very well.
‘I’m going to be quite tired from now on.’
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If other demons were like that, it would be really annoying.
“Do you happen to know a Balrog named Balkan?”
-How do you… … know his name?
“Oh, you see Ana?”
-Have you heard the rumor? Well, Lord Balkan is famous after all… … .
“You know me well, don’t you? So you’re close with Balkan?”
-How dare you say that Balkan and I are friends!
“Then, a jerk?”
―This bastard, let’s see, let’s see… … .
Longlong’s body turned bright red.
Burning your own body.
If you didn’t know, you would have thought it was a suicide bombing.
“You’re lucky.”
Originally I was planning to kill him.
If you know the Balkans, it’s a different story.
It would be tiring to kill them for no reason and then start a hostile relationship with the Balkans.
‘If they were demons, they would all probably drool.’
It’s not like you can kill them all one by one.
“Cedric.”
-Did you call?
“Just enough to not kill you.”
-Okay.
Flutter!
Wings sprouted behind Cedric’s back.
-……dragon?
Cedric rushed towards the surprised Balrog.
Kkueeeek!
I learned something new.
The scream of the Balrog was similar to the sound of a pig being slit.
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“Aha. So you guys are kind of like mercenaries?”
– Yes, that’s right. He is currently staying in the territory of the 7th monarch of the Demon World, Paimon.
The Balrog lifestyle that came out of Longlong’s mouth was quite interesting.
Balrog is very strong.
It was a warrior-centered class society where the strongest became the leader.
Balkan was currently the ruler of Baloch.
It was said that such Balrogs were a kind of mercenary organization that carried out work under the Demon Lord. When they were given a task, they would stay in the territory of that Demon Lord and carry out the work.
“The Demon Lord gives you land, autonomy, and resources. You give him military power?”
-That’s roughly the structure.
“But do they originally live in such a gloomy place? It’s the first time I’ve seen a creature living in a cave inside a volcano.”
―Hehehe… … I don’t know about other creatures, but for us Balrogs, this is a fantastic place.
Could it be because he got beaten up like a dog by Cedric after the second seal was released?
Longlong’s attitude was extremely polite.
The demon world’s value of acknowledging the strong may also be one of the reasons why his attitude changed.
“So, where is the Balkans?”
-I’m probably carrying out Paimon’s mission.
“by yourself?”
– No way. I’m training with the village’s elite Balrog group.
“So, when are you coming back?”
―I don’t know when I’ll be back… … .
“Hmm… … Okay. Let’s go out for now.”
-Yes. I’ll come whenever you call!
Longlong, who had been carefully prostrating himself, quickly sat up and left the cave.
‘What a monster!’
Although he was infinitely weaker than Balkan, he was still a Balrog in name.
Even if they are the highest level demon tribe right under the Demon Lord, it means that they are a strong force that cannot be easily underestimated.
That kind of person, not even that human.
A single human summon was easily subdued.
When he was hit with a bone fist that made his insides tremble so much that he almost forgot all about his pride and burst into tears.
‘What should I do?’
I don’t know.
No solution came to mind right away.
The other Balrogs were equally terrified. Longlong was the strongest Balrog left in the village, but wasn’t he overpowered in an instant?
Even if all the Balrogs here were to rush in, I didn’t think they would be easily subdued.
Just as Longlong’s head became complicated, Kim Minwoo was also troubled.
“Hmm… … .”
I’ve been through two arrangements so far.
The common point is to resolve the ‘regrets’ of each legion commander.
‘I guess this arrangement is likely to be the same?’
It may be a structure that solves not only regrets but also other things… … .
First of all, the most likely one would be you.
So, Balkan also experienced something regrettable here… … .
‘What is that?’
Summoned Cedric and Merhen.
“By any chance, do you two have any idea?”
– As for the Balkans, I don’t know anything about them. I wasn’t close to them at all to begin with.
This is what Merhen said.
It was a convincing story.
Wasn’t it Vulcan who accompanied the Death Lord who turned her into an undead in the first place?
It would be fortunate if we were only not close.
Cedric on the other hand… … .
Something seemed to have come to mind.
-The Balkans were arrogant. They were also very proud of their own race.
“okay?”
– That’s right. A select few. That was the image of Balkan Balrog. But now that I think about it, it’s a bit strange.
“what?”
―You’re saying that I’ve never seen any other Balrogs besides Balkans who care so much for their own kind?
“You didn’t ask then?”
―There was no reason to dig into something that wasn’t told. First of all, I know one thing. If it was the Balkans I usually saw, they wouldn’t have left the Balrogs I saw now.
“The Lord might have taken only the Vulcans.”
―No way. At that time, Lord would have needed to borrow a cat’s paw. Wouldn’t it be normal to bring Balrog out even if he wasn’t an exceptional individual?
“Okay for now.”
I know what you’re trying to say.
So, when Death Lord brought out Vulcan, if there were other Balrogs, there’s a good chance they would have come out with him.
But that wasn’t the case.
why?
‘Because there’s nothing else but you?’
What if all of them, from the Balrog hordes you see here to the elite group that was supposedly carrying out mercenary work, were wiped out?
Then it is understandable that only the Balkans were subjugated to the Lord. How could they come together when they had no kin in the first place?
‘Did he die without even leaving a body?’
If there were any corpses left, it would have been possible to use Death Lord’s skills to revive the undead.
“Then, in the end, we have to prevent the annihilation of Balrog.”
– I’m not sure. It’s just a guess.
“Even a guess is better than not having a clue. Hey, Longlong!”
-You called!
Longlong was seen running hurriedly and prostrating himself.
“I have a question.”
-Go ahead.
“Those guys from the Balkans and the elite unit. How strong are they?”
-……yes?
“Say it in simple terms. Just intuitively. Ah! That sounds good. What rank would you be among the Demon Lords if you put them all together?”
-I, I’m also fine…
“No, who wants to get it exactly right? Just give me a guess. Even a rough estimate is fine. How about comparing it to that guy Paimon?”
―Uh, uhm… … If it’s him and his elite unit, they probably won’t be pushed back easily.
“Is it worth fighting with Paimon?”
-Maybe? At least, it would be difficult for Master Paimon to easily dispose of me. Master Balkan’s power is truly amazing.
You’re saying that he’s the 7th ranked demon lord and the same level as Bivil?
‘It’s a bit strong.’
but.
A point in the future rather than the present.
When making Merhen an undead.
The Balkan military force I saw back then was terrifying.
It was a real pain to dig out just one eyeball.
“Oh right. Isn’t that the Vulcan cross-eyed one?”
-Hey, are you kidding? Not at all.
The past is certain.
If we divide the arrangement into chronological order:
Balkan ――〉 Merhen ――〉 Cedric.
This would be the order.
So, the idea of gouging out eyes during the Merchen period doesn’t apply to the current Balkan arrangements.
Or maybe it’s a fragment of the past or something, a completely separate parallel world.
Anyway, conclusion.
First of all, it seems that we should move with the goal of preventing the annihilation of Balrog.
“I think I should meet Balkan. Don’t you have a crystal ball or something? Something like a crystal ball that summons Balkan.”
-There isn’t any… … .
“You really don’t know when you’ll be back?”
-Yes… … I really don’t know. If I had known, I would have told Kim Min-woo a long time ago.
“No, what if we empty everything and move and the main camp gets robbed? Isn’t this the main camp?”
-T, that… … Who are you saying turned me on… … Other than Kim Min-woo… … .
under.
I can’t refute that.
He looked at Longlong, his mouth watering.
“Then I guess I should go and meet him in person.”
-What do you mean?
Longlong asked, tilting his head.
Even the Balkan loyalists themselves did not know where he was.
Of course not. Isn’t he on a mission for the Demon Lord Paimon?
“Even if you don’t know, Paimon, you must know, right? He must have given you the mission.”
-That’s right, right?
“Then I have the answer. Why don’t I just ask someone who knows?”
-Paimon… …Are you asking me?
“Where does that gentleman live? Show me the way.”
At those words, Longlong blankly looked at Kim Minwoo.
