Money-grubbing Necromancer (244)
The conversation with Baal did not last long, as they had confirmed that their conditions were parallel.
The curtain disappears.
I gestured towards Mr. An Mo, who was looking at me with curious eyes, and towards Balkan.
After gathering the group in a secret room.
He explained what he had talked about with Baal.
-So, Baal has the treasure you want?
“Yeah. That’s what he used to tempt me.”
– I guess it must be a really great treasure? If you were to think about exchanging it for the power of the demon god.
The Death Lord’s legacy was certainly great, as evidenced by the message that came to mind after obtaining the crown.
[* When all the legacies are found, the ‘New Order’ will be reorganized.]
It’s called a new order.
I don’t know exactly what it is, but don’t you just have a feeling that it’s going to be huge?
Honestly, if it weren’t for the promise that Balkans had to be ranked first, I might have wavered a little.
anyway.
It was a great achievement to discover that Baal had the legacy of Lord.
There… … .
“It seems that Baal is feeling uneasy about his relationship with Masin.”
“Huh. That makes sense. He simply stole the abilities of the demon god. The demon god’s stone originally belonged to our Balrog.”
Balkan, who had returned to human form, spoke with his nose blew out.
“Strictly speaking, wasn’t it because your ancestor was number one in the demon world hierarchy?”
Didn’t the Balkans do that?
One of Balrog’s ancestors was once ranked first in the Demon Lords’ hierarchy, and at that time he obtained the Demon God’s Stone.
“No. It wasn’t simply because I got first place. Think about it, Master. If that were the case, why don’t other first-ranked monarchs have something like a demon stone? Just look at Baal himself, he’s been there for over a thousand years.”
“……I know?”
“I heard that our ancestors, who were the greatest monarchs of the demon world long ago, greatly respected the Demon God. They say that the Demon God was so impressed by his sincerity that he bestowed upon him a stone.”
“I wonder, don’t other monarchs respect the gods?”
“As a king, is it easy to truly believe in God?”
“Hmm.”
If you think about it, it might be a bit difficult?
It would be possible to show some degree of respect, but truly believing in it was a more difficult condition than expected. When he looked at Mr. Ahn, he also nodded.
―That’s right. The Demon God certainly exists, but he rarely intervenes in the Demon World. The most recent time he did so was 700 years ago, when he established the hierarchy. Naturally, all the people of the Demon World respect the Demon God… … But truth can only differ for each person.
“Baal is not faithful?”
―Hmm. Isn’t it strange to be faithful? I’ve been shouting from the top of the world for a long time. However… … .
Mr. Ahn Mo, who was gently stroking his chin, said with an interested expression.
―To be anxious is a bit of a different story… … Hmm… … Perhaps His Majesty Baal was harboring impure thoughts.
“Huh! That vile bastard could easily do that! He can’t see that there’s someone above him.”
No, I think that’s probably the case for all Demon Lords…
Anyway, the conclusion was simple.
‘There is so much to be gained from Baal.’
It was truly a treasure trove.
Even just that body was like that.
It is an essential ingredient for ancient elixirs.
There’s also the Death Lord’s Legacy packed into it.
I can’t stand this raid.
“Hey, Mr. An Mo.”
-Well, if my name is too long, wouldn’t it be better to call it Mallius?
“No. It’s easier to sing this way.”
―… … Okay, I understand. Go ahead.
“When does the ranking battle start?”
―This ball is the beginning. When a certain number of Demon Lords gather… …the detailed rules will be announced here.
“What rules?”
―The rules are different every time. So it’s hard to tell you right now. However, there is one thing in common.
“What do they have in common?”
-It’s simple. Just divide the group into three groups.
Andromalius, who had said so, came holding a piece of paper with the ranking of the 72 monarchs written on it.
He said, showing me a piece of paper with names written all the way from 1st to 72nd.
―From 1 to 24. From 25 to 48. And from 49 to 72. Let’s divide them into three groups. For convenience, let’s call them Group 1, Group 2, and Group 3.
“okay.”
―The first ranking battle will be held among the three groups with the lowest rankings. Then the lower rankings will be reorganized, right?
“I guess so. But wait a minute.”
Kim Min-woo raised his hand and stopped Mr. Ahn from speaking, and asked urgently.
“They say the series is held once every 100 years?”
-yes.
“Surely we’re going to get to 49th place, wait 100 years, and then have to fight for the rankings again?”
―Haha, that’s not it. If that was the structure from the beginning, I wouldn’t have accepted your proposal. Human life is too short. There are always exceptions to rules.
“What if there are exceptions?”
―Don’t you give an extra piece of candy to a student who does well? The ranking battle is the same. You said that the ranking battle of Group 3 will be held first, right?
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Andromalius spoke with sparkling eyes.
―If we meet certain conditions, we can immediately enter the second group’s ranking battle. The same goes for the first group, which will open last.
“What are the conditions?”
―They will be at the top of each group. In other words… …they will jump straight up to 49th place. That’s it.
aha.
I understand.
“So, you’re telling me to get first place?”
-Yes. 1st place in Group 3. 1st place in Group 2. Then, you will be able to challenge Group 1’s ranking battle right away. Of course, it won’t be easy, but… … .
“I have to. I have to.”
―Yes, that’s right. That’s because that’s the only way I can make a deal. If Minwoo can’t keep his promise and dies of old age, his soul will go to hell. By the way, hell is very hot, right?
“Don’t worry. You won’t go to hell.”
If you fail to advance in this ranking battle? Then it’s not just hell that’s the problem.
The next thing is the problem.
If there is no hierarchy, the status of the agent will disappear, and then there will be no way to stop Baal from doing his thing.
This means that there is a very high chance that the game will be over before you even meet the outside world.
‘Absolutely not.’
How did we get here?
“Then what events have been held so far?”
– It varied. However, in the lower ranks… … it’s usually a power struggle.
“Struggle for power?”
-Yes. To put it simply, there will be a tournament where you fight to the death.
“Didn’t you say that the ranking system was a rule created by the demon to avoid seeing blood?”
―Haha. That’s a conversation between monarchs. What’s so important about the death of a proxy? That’s what it was originally intended for.
I kind of understand it.
“One more question. You said we’re going to split into three groups. So, are the test subjects different for each group?”
– Yes. It’s different. Usually, the higher you go, the more complex the subject becomes, and the more diverse the goals become. Politics, management, leadership… all sorts of things come up.
“Okay. I guess that’s what it takes to rule the Demon Realm. But what does it have to do with the monarch if the agent is good at it?”
―It does matter. Because there is a preparation period. I said the ball was the beginning, right? Today, three groups will appear in the ranking competition. And a month later, the third group will be the first to take the test.
“In the meantime, the agent and the Demon Lord are preparing each other?”
-Yes. It doesn’t end with a simple discussion. The agent can receive the power of the Demon Lord.
Can I receive power?
wait for a sec.
My gaze naturally turned to Balkan.
“Hey. What’s your power?”
“It’s the power of fire. To put it simply, it makes you fire-friendly.”
“… … Oh, really? That looks useful.”
“Isn’t that so? Our Balrogs were a race famous for their flames, Master.”
this.
I was chewing on it secretly.
Become flame friendly?
What are you going to use this for?
It might be useful in lower-ranking battles, though… … .
‘In the upper echelon battle… … I’m not sure.’
I don’t think handling fire would be useful for things like management, leadership, or politics.
Rather, it seemed that Mr. Ahn Mo’s power would be more effective. Treasure hunting is an ability that can be used anywhere.
―Don’t worry too much. Since he has just become a monarch, he only has one power… … but as he rises in the hierarchy, his power will also be divided and strengthened.
“… … I guess so?”
-Yes, maybe… … .
“Oh, but. Do you think it would be possible to summon Vulcan?”
―Well… … It’s the first time that the Demon Lord has summoned a beast… … I guess we’ll have to go and see for ourselves. However, the Demon Lord is not an easy being. He probably won’t tolerate someone who can break the chain of command. Probably.
He nodded.
‘but.’
Summon Vulcan in the series?
A guy who has already become a monarch and has become much stronger?
No matter how I looked at it, it didn’t seem to fit the purpose of the ranking battle.
Considering that, it wouldn’t have been strange if Masin had stopped it himself, as Mr. Ahn said.
‘Fortunately, there are three legion commanders.’
Even if one Vulcan is missing, there are still two more left. Considering that, it was worth a try.
“I understand.”
-Yes. But, do you have any plans to hire more agents?
“How many people can participate?”
―Up to five people. Of course, you can have fewer people. There are still benefits to doing so.
“What’s the benefit?”
– The agent said that he could share in the power of the Demon Lord, right?
“That’s right.”
-If five people participate, they will each receive 20% of the power. If one person participates, it will be 100%.
There are definitely some advantages.
It meant that you had to choose between either concentrating all your power or dividing and investing in a diversified manner.
“How are things like scores calculated?”
-If you are alone, you will be counted five times in total.
“Then there is no need to increase it.”
There were two representatives of the current monarch, Balkan (72nd, last place).
Mr. Ahn Mo and Kim Min-woo himself.
– Mr. Minwoo, do you play games? Like mobile games.
“… … Do you know all that too?”
– I told you. I was keeping an eye on Mr. Kim Min-woo. While I was at it, I also learned about all the civilizations on Earth. There is no harm in increasing your knowledge.
“So, why mobile games?”
―Usually, isn’t it the case that games with a large character pool are the best? The same goes for ranking battles. You don’t know what type of game will come out, and there are usually specialized agents for each type.
“If there are too many, the power will be split?”
―To be exact, it is split when participating. The monarch can decide on the event and select how many people will participate. If he selects 5 people, all of the power will be split, and if he selects 1 person, it will not be split.
“In a word, is this a preliminary solution?”
– That’s right. So, if you want, I can look for some talented people. It wouldn’t hurt to fill three more positions.
“I guess there are some kids who recognize me?”
―Because I was at the bottom. I should at least do well in something like this. Of course, I don’t know if they’ll come if I suggest it… … .
“If you work hard, it’s good for me.”
It’s not a structure that will cause any harm by filling it up.
That was when.
dripping.
One of the demons knocked on the door and spoke cautiously.
– All the monarchs have gathered. The banquet will begin soon.
“i get it.”
I got up.
“Let’s go slowly.”
I’m curious to know what kind of items will come out.
Mr. Balkan and Mr. An Mo.
I left the secret room with the two companions.
