Money-grubbing Necromancer (216)
The castle I visited upon Paimon’s invitation. On the top floor, a giant throne was sitting a bizarre creature. A creature that looked like a bunch of dark clouds gathered together.
The head resembles a camel.
A long beard was visible growing beneath his wrinkled jawline.
It looks like a camel-man, but with five horns on its head, it could be said to be devilish… … .
A red snake was sitting coiled on his shoulder.
‘Does this guy have a pet by any chance?’
Like Hayang.
That was when.
Paimon, who had been staring at me, smiled brightly and said.
―Welcome to my concert, human! Come sing my praise song!
The thick lips that protruded like a camel’s mouth began to ripple and transform into something like a musical instrument.
Tambourine, trumpet and cymbals.
The lips that had transformed into three instruments began to spread strange musical sounds.
Crunch. Boom. Bam!
Taeang, Taeang, Taeang!
-Cough!
Longlong’s knees sank as he listened to the strange music.
My breathing is ragged and my vision is blurry.
My eardrum burst and blood flowed out.
Longlong’s eyes shook greatly.
Rank 7 in the hierarchy, Overlord Paimon.
Music was one of his specialties.
It delivers a sound that can either captivate or tear the soul apart.
This time it was completely the latter.
‘What a cunning author!’
You ask me to have tea, and then immediately attack me!
Longlong ground his teeth inwardly.
It was a sound so intense that even he, the highest-ranking demon, had difficulty enduring it.
What’s more, if you’re a human who is known to have extremely weak mental power…
“… …What are you doing now?”
-Hoo. Are you okay?
“You play terribly.”
[You have entered the Demon Lord Paimon’s concert!]
[I was hit by the ‘mind-boggling, horrific performance (SSS)’!]
As soon as I saw the message, I put Hayang into my body.
The properties are chaotic.
It was the most specialized attribute for the mind.
Thanks to that, I was able to maintain my sanity even amidst Paimon’s music.
The body’s energy has become slightly dull, but there has been no significant change in appearance.
Paimon’s eyes lit up when he saw that.
―Wow… … This is really surprising. My subordinates won’t be okay if they hear this.
“Paimon, do you usually treat guests so badly?”
―No way. It was just a simple test. I’m not such a mean devil. Yes, that’s right. But, you. You control a very special energy, don’t you? An energy that protects the mind… … .
Paimon, who suddenly showed a smiling face, added:
-And a little while ago, I didn’t do it on purpose.
As if to prove it, this time beautiful music rang out.
[I was hit hard by ‘SSS’!]
[All abilities increase significantly for 30 minutes!]
[All skill effects greatly increase for 30 minutes… … .]
[All healing speeds are greatly increased for 30 minutes… … .]
The un-demonious, and quite opposite, effect was a bonus.
When the three-minute performance ended.
-What do you think?
Kim Min-woo was clapping without realizing it.
Of all the music I’ve heard in my life, Paimon’s today was the most beautiful.
“Well done. You should have done that earlier.”
―Haha, thanks for the compliment. Then, please sit here.
As Paimon gestured, a large table rose up in front of him.
Even a teapot and two teacups with steam rising from them.
Longlong stuck out his tongue at the sight of Kim Minwoo and Paimon sitting calmly next to each other.
‘What kind of fight is this… … .’
Paimon, who was trying to overpower her with music as soon as he arrived, was of the opinion that it would be better to do so.
Didn’t his own son’s head get blown off just 10 minutes ago?
And to a mere human being who is nothing more than prey.
The reason I was surprised was because of Kim Min-woo.
Even after listening to the music of that great monarch, Paimon, he was able to stand on his own two legs without any problems.
‘Was it like this?’
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Maybe I didn’t come to Goseong to meet the Demon Lord for nothing…
―Well then, let me formally greet you. I am Demon Lord Paimon. Welcome to my domain, wise and brave visitor.
“Now I’m finally being treated like a guest.”
―I’m sorry for the rude remark just now. So let’s forget about it. Elmantra is no longer my child.
Since he’s not my child, I won’t say anything even if he kills me.
That was the general nuance.
Only then did Longlong breathe a sigh of relief.
‘Thank goodness I passed the test.’
What if he couldn’t stand the terrible performance and collapsed?
Kim Min-woo and Longlong would have ended up just there.
He must have died slowly, twisted in a nightmare-like performance.
But now it was different.
Seeing her face bright as if her son had never died, and facing the ‘guest’, I felt like I didn’t have to worry about my life right now at least.
“But, what is that snake on Paimon’s shoulder?”
-Oh, you mean this snake? It’s my brain. It feels really good.
As Paimon introduced himself, the snake that had been coiled around his shoulder flickered its tongue.
“I am Posiche, your majesty’s adviser. Do not be rude to your majesty.”
aha.
I thought the demon lord really had a snake brain.
The brain seems to mean a strategist. There is also a camel-headed demon lord, and a talking snake or something.
That’s what I thought.
“So, what about the car?”
-I’m here.
At Paimon’s gesture, a large table rose up beside the throne, complete with two steaming cups of tea.
―It’s one of the tea leaves presented to the king of the Kingdom of Priel. I heard it’s a very precious item.
“The Kingdom of Priel? Not the Empire?”
Kim Min-woo asked, tilting his head.
Fryl.
It was a familiar name.
‘It was in the second arrangement.’
[Join the Priel Empire Academy!]
The process of participating in the Imperial Academy and making Merhen a summoner.
The name of that empire was the Frail Empire.
―I haven’t heard any news of your promotion to an empire yet. Well, it could happen soon. I heard that your king is waging a war of conquest.
There must have been a time when the Empire was also a kingdom. Paimon said, reaching out for his teacup.
-Let’s have a drink first.
It feels like seeing a smiling camel’s head.
It was a very unfamiliar feeling.
If you haven’t been familiar with the various monsters after many years of gate experience, you might be a little nervous.
‘The presence is also tremendous.’
I’ve only seen the Demon Lord twice so far. The first time was with Mr. An Mo.
It was the appearance of a man with a snake wrapped around one hand, and it was both strange and had a sense of presence.
I feel a little sorry for Mr. Ahn Mo, but he was incomparable to Paimon.
‘Yes, sir.’
72nd place and 7th place are bound to be of different ranks.
I glanced at the teacup.
I saw a blue car with a fragrant lime scent wafting out.
“But why two glasses?”
-hmm?
“What does Balrog eat to live here?”
-Didn’t you say it was a precious item?
“aha.”
The line is thinner than I thought.
I understand.
I called Cedric right away.
Daughter!
Paimon’s eyes lit up as he saw the skeleton rising from the ground.
-I thought you were a knight. You were a necromancer?
“Well, that’s about it. Let’s have a drink.”
He handed Cedric a teacup.
sniffling.
The pupils of the guy who had a drink shook considerably.
-Hoo. This tastes good. What kind of tea is this?
okay.
Make sure it’s not poisonous.
As I was about to drink it all, I immediately summoned him back and picked up the teacup.
Hurup.
A refreshing scent hit my nose first. Then a sour, yet tart taste spread across my tongue.
‘Are you suing me?’
Sour, sour, nutty.
It has a unique taste, and it feels like it sticks to your mouth… … .
[I drank ‘Pramoil Tea’!]
[All abilities increase by 10 for 30 minutes!]
-What do you think?
“I understand why you save it.”
―Right? It’s a good car. That’s why you can’t stop going to Middle Earth. There are so many great things.
“Does that greatness include eating people?”
Paimon smiled broadly at those words.
―The human beings I’ve seen are quite peculiar. They tend to conform to the world’s standards.
“The devils talk like that. If you look at them, they are all the same.”
―Our demons are strong, aren’t they? Unlike those lowly preys. So, what are you so curious about that you came all the way here?
“Balkan. You know about it, right?”
– I know. He is a very brave mercenary captain. Thanks to him, I was able to solve many difficult problems.
Paimon speaks happily.
It was just like his father’s attitude.
I asked him.
“I’d like to meet him.”
-Balkans? Why?
“It’s personal.”
―Hmm… … It’s difficult right now.
“Why?”
-I’m on a classified mission. Oh, don’t ask what it is. I can’t tell you.
“So when will it end?”
-I guess we’ll meet soon. So just wait.
That was the moment.
Kim Min-woo quickly pulled out his sword and stabbed Paimon in the face.
bang!
I felt a strong rebound in my palm, as if I had hit a solid diamond.
〈You’re such a annoying human being.〉
A red snake sitting on my shoulder.
Before he knew it, the red snake was wrapped around Paimon’s body, burning fiercely.
Blocking the Shadow Sword was a bonus.
-Why did you attack me?
“If you’re going to lie, you’d better do it with some spit on your lips.”
―… … I lied?
“No? I thought you hated the Balkans.”
Chaos is an attribute that allows one to see the subject’s memories.
Of course, that didn’t work for everyone.
In the case of Demon Lord Paimon, even if you could see his memories, they were very limited.
Tiny memories, like fragments.
It was possible to confirm these memories because they were related to ‘trauma’.
Memories of the Balkans there… … .
‘The treatment was very bad.’
A moment ago, Paimon had been praising Balkan, but his memory told the exact opposite.
The leader of the Balrogs, who possesses powerful military power.
He was a troublemaker that even Paimon could not easily control.
Since Balkan’s personality is to just go straight ahead, it was only natural that he would come into conflict with Paimon.
But did you say it like that?
‘It means it’s a 100% pure lie.’
Saying that without changing one’s expression is truly befitting of a demon lord.
“Where are you, Balkan?”
Paimon’s face hardened like a vicious murderer in an instant, as if what he had just said with a smile on his face was a lie.
-It’s difficult. It’s very difficult… … .
“What is it?”
-You said long long, right?
– Yes? That’s right.
-You, don’t you want to rule the village that Balkan ruled instead?
-No, suddenly?
-The Balkans will die. Soon.
Kim Min-woo stared at Paimon.
“Why do you think so?”
―That Balkan guy has many enemies. He was such a reckless guy. There wasn’t a single overlord who didn’t suffer from him. Longlong, you probably have some idea.
Longlong’s complexion turned pale.
It was certainly as he said.
Why did the Balrogs move their territory so often?
This was because Balkan, who was in charge of mercenary work, caused accidents here and there.
Still, I thought it would be okay if it was under the Seven Monarchs, who were considered to be the more merciful among the monarchs… … .
– Did Paimon abandon the captain too?
-Throw it away. Was he my subordinate? No. He’s just a mercenary. It’s not a master-servant relationship, it’s a contractual relationship.
―… … .
Longlong remains silent, his fists clenched.
Paimon said, looking at Kim Min-woo with his back turned.
―The overlords have all agreed. To deal with him cleanly. I, Paimon, am no exception. If you wish, we can meet before I kill him. Will you do so?
What the hell.
Kim Min-woo stuck out his tongue after hearing Paimon’s words.
All the great monarchs are joining hands to bury the Balkans.
‘This guy, is he by any chance some kind of Lu Bu?’
It is not strange that one of the rulers of the Three Kingdoms comes to mind.
