Episode 519: To the Empire
The demons who had gathered in one place. They started to move. Since they gathered in such a large number, it must be something unusual.
Pavant and I also watched the situation while making no sound. We were quite far away and we were using stealth skills, so we wouldn’t be easily detected, but just in case.
Among them, there may be a tribe specialized in exploration.
‘It’s strange. No matter how many there are, the security is so lax.’
No matter what our hearts were like, the level of alertness of the demons was almost non-existent.
The Demons are far from systematic, but that doesn’t mean they’re completely defenseless and just wandering around like idiots.
Especially, those who were gathered together under the name of Legion were people with their own set of rules, and I was certain of this fact because I had experienced it before.
What should I say?
‘It’s like watching a parade.’
Should I say that it’s like waiting for someone higher up while keeping your position?
It may still look like Busan, but the ones that really move are the ones at the front.
The fog that had been covering the empty lot is slowly starting to clear. Thanks to this, the view has cleared up.
‘A black magician?’
Those who were hiding in the fog were black magicians. Although they possessed magic, they were human and thus inevitably different from real demons, and it was easy to notice the difference.
Pavant also frowns, not knowing that a warlock would be waiting there.
Not all warlocks are like this, but most warlocks at present are beings who gained power through contracts with demons.
They were a group that had great power through the combination of magical knowledge and magic, but there was a hierarchy because they received magic that they did not have from the demon tribe.
If a magician is truly outstanding and can subdue the demons or make a favorable contract, then it may be possible, but usually the demons have the upper hand.
If a black magician can confidently stand in a place where so many demons are gathered, he is likely a big shot.
As expected.
“That guy made a contract with the commander.”
Pavant hummed softly.
Is that really so? Since the person who made the contract is the legion commander, the other demons cannot express their dissatisfaction.
“Are you trying to summon the commander of the contracted legion? That’s too grandiose.”
“I don’t see any sacrifices to think that way. It could be replaced with a magic stone or an object containing a soul, but I don’t see any other items. The composition itself seems like a summoning ritual.”
So what is it? Witchcraft? Or something else?
I’ll have to leave this part up to Pavant. He’s more of an expert on black magic than I am.
“I don’t understand English. It’s a summoning without any sacrifices. If you’re going to use those guys over there as sacrifices, then that’s another matter.”
“Haha. That’s right.”
It was said half-jokingly. Pavant also laughed it off as nothing serious, but that was only for a moment.
They looked at each other at the same time.
Haven’t you already experienced it? The ritual to summon Gedrick. The sacrifices used at that time included not only human but also demon corpses.
In other words… … .
“If it’s on that scale, it’s not a legion commander! It’s the Demon King. There’s no other way to explain it!”
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“Damn it. I thought they were all gathered together, but they were actually here to greet David!”
There was no law that said it wouldn’t happen this time either.
Why didn’t I think of that? Those guys whose strength was reduced when the legion commander was swept away at once. It’s only natural that you need a strong card to turn the tide of battle.
Everyone rushed forward without saying who would go first.
It doesn’t matter if we’re outnumbered or outgunned. What matters is stopping what they’re doing.
“Don’t fight blindly! Just stop the summoning ritual!”
“I know what you mean. Go get some attention!”
“Okay. I got it… huh?”
Before Paban could even react, he used his Felline skill.
[Prism Rainbow (SS)]
“Hey, hey! Eww! Come on! I’ll stop you guys!”
Pavant, who had been stammering with a betrayed expression, soon made up his mind and shouted at them.
It would be tantamount to suicide to rush towards a large number of demons alone. But the reason I ran away was because I realized that my hiding power was perfect.
The perfect stealth skill I have.
I boasted a stealth ability so strong that I wouldn’t be noticed even if it was right in front of me, and there was no way anyone would recognize me while Pavant was drawing attention in front of me.
‘You just have to defeat the magic circle and the black magician.’
I dug straight into them.
Although it was a short period of time, I finished the plan.
“The intruders came all the way here. Those Imperials are no ordinary people.”
“No, isn’t the author a demon? Why would he do something like this?”
Since there was only one person, the warlocks didn’t seem to have much of a sense of crisis.
Of course, the inaction shown by Pavant was amazing, but since there was an absolute difference in the number of people, I thought it would be suppressed soon.
That was a mistake.
-Phew
While everyone was distracted, I stabbed the nearest guy in the heart with my sword.
“who?”
-Crunch
He blew off the head of the guy next to him.
[Fire Bomb (SSS) Lv.6]
-Kwaaaaaaaah!
He fired an explosion toward the magic circle.
As the chapter progressed, the level of the skills I had increased, and there were also new transcended skills.
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[Frozen Break (SS) Lv.3] [Electric Shock (SS) Lv.6]
I couldn’t come to my senses because of the electric shock spreading out along with the frozen and bursting area and ice shards.
A cloud of dust rose violently. The sudden attack left them unable to come to their senses, and I took advantage of the gap to examine the magic circle.
If it had the power of a Fire Bomb, it would have been normal for it to be destroyed and still have some left.
“Coolook! Coolook!”
It couldn’t be completely erased by the black magician’s defensive barrier right next to the magic circle.
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Was it magic? Or a special artifact? The pale face might have done something in exchange for life force.
Considering the condition, one block is the limit.
“asleep.”
If one attack doesn’t work, two attacks will do.
Without hesitation, I drew my sword and the guy’s body was torn in half and fell to the ground.
If there is a problem.
-Wooooooooooooo!
The magic circle was activated even though the guy was dead.
It was supposed to work automatically. And the demons were moving to catch me.
[Absorbs the offering to open the dimensional rift.]
-Saaaaah!
The demons gathered on one side began to fall.
As expected. Since it was difficult to obtain a sacrifice, they tried to offer up a fellow demon as a sacrifice.
In an instant, half of the demons lost their lives. The magic energy that soared into the sky was sucked into the magic circle.
-Kwakwakwakwakwang!
He fired explosions one after another mercilessly at the magic circle.
Now that the warlock who was interfering has died, it is impossible for the magic circle to withstand my attack.
-Tsk tsk tsk!
It just cracked and shattered.
So far so good, you know.
[The dimensional rift enters an emergency sequence.] [Magic is running low.] [An unstable rift opens!]
“You put the safety device in place.”
They’re thorough guys. They made it so that even if the magic circle is destroyed in the middle, it can still work, albeit unstably.
Zzz. The area that had been shaking unsteadily stops with the sound of something splitting apart.
[The dimensional rift shifts its position.]
Could the location of the crack have been changed? If I had magical knowledge, I would have responded quickly, but this part is a bit disappointing.
still.
“I guess I should give meaning to what I’ve stopped.”
“Yeah.”
I’ve finished what’s urgent right now.
This part might be better. Right now, there are only two people here, me and Pavant. It would have been difficult to wipe out all the demons gathered here.
It becomes more difficult if you forcefully open a dimensional rift and summon Deybond or another legion commander joins.
Let’s be satisfied with having bought ourselves some time to respond.
instead…….
“Pavant! Get ready to run!”
-Crash!
I grabbed one of the warlocks who wasn’t dead yet.
We need to get information. If we can just figure out where the dimensional rift that has occurred unstably will appear, we can send troops there.
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It will be easy to prepare, since there are also members who have influence in the empire.
-Gugugugugugugugugu
Enter the place where Pavant is fighting by moving through the tunnel.
“Let’s go.”
“It’s a wise choice.”
[Rainbow Bridge (S)]
He left the battlefield without looking back.
* * *
The entrance to the empire.
A human realm created around the empire.
Although much territory was given up to the demons and warlocks, much territory was also regained as the legion commanders died.
It was characterized by being tightly fortified to combat the demons and monsters that could come at any time. In other words,
“Please present your identification.”
It also meant that the passage process had become more complicated.
Since the characteristics of the demons are clear depending on the object, it is easy to distinguish them just by looking at their appearance, but in the case of warlocks, they are no different from ordinary people, so it is not easy to filter them out.
Of course, this was a story that had no problem for me.
“Ah! So you belong to the fallen tower. You must have had a hard time.”
“you’re welcome.”
“Who’s next to you?”
“This is my assistant. This guy is a prisoner.”
“Hmm, I see. You seem like a dirty traitor. Phew.”
As Pavant, with his hood pulled down low, held out his identification badge, the soldier guarding the gate spat at the warlock and stepped aside.
The captured warlock was gagged and had his limbs tied.
Since he was placed in an iron carriage used to transport criminals, it was impossible to escape or commit suicide.
At first he resisted, but now he realized that he could not escape and was just lying on the floor of the carriage with a lifeless look on his face.
‘Thank goodness Shail is here.’
He took a deep breath and handed the soldier his identification card.
Since I was out and about a lot, I had several identification cards. They were all items that Shail had created using the fallen tower.
Identity itself is not the problem. There is only one thing to worry about.
“Assistant, it would be best to refrain from wearing a horned hat within the Empire, as it may be misunderstood.”
The extent to which the demon tribe’s traits are hidden by the demon tribe’s Paban.
As I nod without answering, the soldier also passes by without saying anything.
When they got some distance away, Pavant shook his head.
“Whew. I’m getting unnecessarily nervous. It’s been a while since I’ve been in a place where there are so many humans.”
“You’d better get used to it. You’ll have to be here for a while.”
The place where Pavant and I arrived was one of the kingdoms that could enter the empire.
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If you travel along the long road, you can reach the capital of the empire.
I would like to tell Shail, Nyangpen, and Lickjak to come out and greet me.
‘There’s no benefit to standing out for no reason.’
Anyway, Pavant is a demon.
Although the disguise was done, it cannot be said to be perfect.
What if I get caught here?
‘That’s when chaos breaks out.’
Even the collapsed tower won’t be able to protect you.
Since he was one of the main forces resisting the Demons while working with the Empire and the Church, it was obvious that he would deny being connected to the Demons.
In that sense, bringing him here was risky. But there was a reason I kept him by my side.
I glanced at the guy.
[13 hours until contract ends.]
There isn’t much time left until the contract with the fallen tower of Pavant is over. It is unknown how things will turn out in the future.
Even if you do something impulsive, it would be better to be able to check it from the side.
Who knows? They might suddenly change and join the Demons. If that happens, it would be better to deal with them before they join their side.
That’s that.
“Hey, didn’t I tell you not to come out?”
I secretly scolded the person who followed me next to me.
A guy who approached me pretending to be a passerby with his face covered by a robe.
“As expected, I know. I can’t fool you. Hahaha!”
It was Shail.
He was a key member of the rooftop party and his face was sold out, so I told him to stay quiet, but he insisted on coming out to greet me.
“I didn’t come out on purpose, but I came here to guide you through the back road because it’s a bit difficult to enter through the main gate of Matap.”
Shail bows his head slightly towards Parvant.
I get what you mean. The collapsed tower has become a sunny place, and the religious and imperial figures have been coming and going more frequently.
If you go in through the main gate, Pavant’s true identity may be revealed. It would be better to sneak in through the back door.
“I have something to tell you along the way.”
Shail opened his mouth, his gaze fixed forward.
“The Empire is preparing for an all-out war with the Demons.”
