Episode 151
“Sir, are you okay?”
“what.”
Rachel asked with a worried expression.
“Isn’t that too honest? After all, even Sodaegari is part of the Demon King’s army.”
Choi Hyun-seok told Raidrun the truth as it was.
A disaster occurred in a remote village due to witchcraft.
That this might happen across the continent sooner or later.
There is even the possibility that Park Hyun-ah might be in danger because of that.
Rachel questioned whether it was really necessary to give this information to Raidran.
“Don’t worry. I didn’t just blurt it out. In the past, the demon tribe
Do you remember when I said that most people hate necromancy?” “Hmm, was it Zalmus? I think that’s what a demon with that name said.” “That’s right. And right now, this necromancy situation is being carried out in secret. What could be the reason for that?”
Demon King Tegrad, 4th Corps Commander Onyx, and 2nd Corps Commander Rat Lotak.
Why did the three of them proceed with the project in secret?
If you think about it a little, the answer will come out.
It’s because of the opposition of other demons.
Even in a group with a hierarchical system, if you force something that they don’t agree with, morale will drop and there will inevitably be a backlash.
The Demon King also knows this fact well, so he is preparing carefully like he is doing now, without anyone knowing.
“Besides, Hemis is a demon
“I heard that among them, he particularly dislikes necromancy.” “Ah! I think so.” “That’s why I thought that Raidran, who is close to Hemis, would also dislike necromancy. You know what Raidran’s personality is like, don’t you?” “I’m sure that closed-minded little brat would be strongly against things like necromancy.”
Rachel didn’t think Raidrun would welcome a power like necromancy.
“And I had no choice but to tell you the story of Corps Commander Park Hyeon-ah.”
The original purpose of the communication was to warn Park Hyun-ah of danger.
But in explaining the danger that was coming, I couldn’t leave out the part about necromancy.
“Aha! I understand! You had thoughts like this too, warrior!?” “Of course. But something about what you’re saying is strange?” “What are you talking about? I praised you so highly! People shouldn’t be so sly.”
Choi Hyun-seok, who had been staring at Rachel, clicked his tongue and turned his gaze away.
“Anyway, I’ve finished my piling up homework, so should we get going?”
“yes!”
Choi Hyun-seok decided not to think about this any more.
Anyway, even if I wanted to do something more here, there’s nothing I can do.
To this extent, the minimum level of loyalty has been maintained.
‘From now on, I have to leave it up to heaven.’
All that was left was to pray that things would get better, even if only a little.
***
“What do you think?”
Raidrun asked.
Mortem remained silent and did not answer.
I know what Raidrun meant by his question.
He also sat next to me and listened to the conversation.
The reason he didn’t answer was because he was just trying to gather his thoughts.
“As you may have noticed, I am also a being created through necromancy.”
Motem said.
Raidrun didn’t show any reaction.
Because, as he said, I had some idea of it.
Motem continued speaking calmly.
“How much do you know about necromancy?” “I don’t know much. I just know that it’s wrong and a cowardly power…”
Raidrun spoke his mind about necromancy.
There is a mortal created by necromancy right in front of him, but given his personality, he will want to speak honestly.
“I guess that’s how it’s said these days…”
Motem nodded and continued speaking.
“Necromancy is extremely dangerous. Before the Demons came to this land, in the world we originally came from, all forces that used necromancy were destroyed. Do you know why?” “Because they became public enemies?” “That’s not wrong, but there is another fundamental reason.”
The reason why the forces that used necromancy were destroyed in the land where the demons previously lived.
Motem’s answer was completely unexpected.
“Self-destruction.”
“Self-destruction…?”
“Yes. The magic that works in necromancy drives the user mad. It wants to turn everything into undead, leaving only death in the world.”
“…”
“Of course, I am not. I was reborn through necromancy, but my magic is pure. This is more due to the grace of Hemis than my power.”
Mortem was an undead created through necromancy, but it was different from the normal ones.
It was almost a miracle product created by combining the special power used by Hemis with the pure magic and outstanding mental power that Motem already possessed.
“Anyway, this is not right. Not only did he run away to this land, but he even tried his hand at necromancy. Tegrad. Where on earth is he going to go…”
Long ago, before becoming undead.
Motem was quite friendly with the Demon King Tegrad.
The Demon King that Motem remembers was a clever and ambitious Demon King.
But now, hundreds of years later.
All that was left in the Demon King’s Castle were old and ugly demons.
“By the way, how do you plan on delivering this to Corps Commander Park Hyeon-a?
Motem livened up the atmosphere by throwing out a new topic.
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Choi Hyun-seok was pointing out something that was said about Park Hyun-ah.
“Please tell this to Corps Commander Park Hyeon-a.”
“What should I say?” “Watch your head and your feet. Just tell them that.”
Although he spoke indirectly, his point was clear.
“I think you’re talking about the Demon King and Vice Commander Onyx.” “I guess so. So you plan on relaying that information?”
“yes.”
Raidrun answered without even a moment’s hesitation.
Motem was surprised by that reaction.
Because there was no point in talking about it.
“Why?”
“Honestly, I know that I don’t need to do that. Commander Park Hyun-ah is a human after all. Maybe it would be more beneficial for the Demon King’s army to leave her like this. If she becomes an undead, she will remain in the Demon King’s army forever.” “You know very well. Why are you still telling me?” “Because I made a promise with Choi Hyun-seok.”
“Is that the end?”
“Yes. There is no other reason.”
Motem chuckled.
I thought it was a stupid and endlessly razor-sharp answer.
He nodded and got up from his seat.
“I see. I’ll go and start training.” “Aren’t you going to stop me?”
“I am just an outsider, not a member of the Demon King’s army. I don’t think this is an issue for me to interfere in.”
“All right.”
As he was leaving the division commander’s office, Motem suddenly looked back.
“How’s the training?”
“I will contact Corps Commander Park Hyeon-a and return right away.”
“That’s great.”
Motem smiled inside his helmet at the satisfactory answer.
***
4th Corps Commander Park Hyeon-a.
Her routine was very simple.
Training – Eating – Rest
Three is the end.
His duties as a corps commander were minimal.
Onyx, the former commander of the 4th Corps and now the deputy commander.
Because he took care of most of the work.
Park Hyun-ah only received reports occasionally when something important happened.
In fact, he was practically an outsider, with only the title of commander.
“Hey. What are you trying to do?”
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry!”
Even so, it was clear that she was the strongest in the 4th Army Corps, so no one thought of provoking her.
“Ugh! I’ve been feeling really down lately.”
Park Hyun-ah spat and muttered.
I’ve been feeling a bit strange lately.
It’s hard to explain in words, but there’s a recurring unpleasant feeling of unease.
Sometimes it feels like someone is watching me, and sometimes it feels like bugs are crawling on my body.
‘Have I become too sensitive since that snout bitch died…’
Hemis’ death was also a great shock to Park Hyun-ah.
The core of the Demon King’s army’s power.
Hemis is considered to be on par with the Demon King Tegrad.
Although he is anxious because of his unpredictable personality, he is more reliable than anyone else when he is on the same side as him on the battlefield.
The Demon King cast out such a Hemis.
Although it was said that he died in battle, Park Hyun-ah did not believe it.
‘What a cunning bitch, she suddenly dies on the battlefield? That doesn’t make sense.’
Park Hyun-ah thought she had fallen into a trap.
It was not just a trap set by humans, but a carefully planned trap involving even the Demon King.
‘The Demon King is already out of his mind. If I’m not careful, I could die too.’
If the thoughts about Hemis are correct, then Park Hyun-ah’s own safety is not guaranteed either.
The Demon King will no longer tolerate any more eyesores.
Since we’ve already thrown out Hemis, what’s there to be afraid of?
Park Hyun-ah smiled bitterly.
‘Is it time for this to come out too…?’
People think that Park Hyun-ah joined the Demon King’s army because she was being chased by the Holy Empire.
That wasn’t entirely wrong.
In return for entrusting her body to him, Park Hyun-ah handed over the secrets of the Holy Empire and numerous pieces of information from the human side, and swore to obey the Demon King’s orders.
However, her real reason for joining the Demon King’s Army was different.
This is the end of the war.
‘If humans don’t work, the Demon King’s army will try to bring about change, but it’s the same here.’
Park Hyun-ah has been trying to end the war for a long time.
After digging endlessly, she discovered that this war was not ending intentionally.
Since then, efforts have been made to eliminate the vested interests of humans, but it has been impossible.
The power of humans, built up over a long period of time, was too powerful.
In particular, the two empires, ‘Gathren’ and ‘Dracen’, possessed powers that were unimaginably powerful.
Eventually, she crossed over to the Demon King’s army and attempted to change.
It wasn’t much different here.
No, in some ways they were more than humans.
‘The Pope has ambitions to conquer the continent. The Demon King only wants to preserve his position.’
The image of Demon King Tegrad was very different from what Park Hyun-ah had imagined.
As funny as his title of Demon King may sound, he was a pacifist.
They are trapped in the Demon King’s castle, intoxicated by the peace built on a false war.
Other legion commanders aren’t much different.
After several years, Park Hyun-ah came to a conclusion.
It is impossible to bring about change even in the Demon King’s army.
‘It’s a shame in times like this. Even though she was a crazy bitch, she was a somewhat enterprising person.’
Right or wrong, at least Hemis wasn’t stagnant.
Although he is the oldest member of the Demon Tribe, he is more Demon-like than anyone else.
Rather, since it is the oldest demon tribe, it may resemble the roots of the demon tribe.
‘Tch! Okay. Let’s leave soon. There’s no reason to stay in the Demon King’s Army any longer.’
When Hemis decided to leave the Demon King’s Army.
An adjutant approached.
He said, holding out the communication port.
“Commander.”
“why?”
“Communication has arrived from the 8th Division.”
“8th Division?”
If it’s the 8th Division, it’s a unit under the 3rd Corps.
Originally, Hemis was the commander of the legion, but she died and the position of commander is still vacant.
I remember hearing that they were going to elect a new legion commander soon.
“Who is the 8th Division?”
“I am the 8th Division Commander.”
“So what the hell. Who is that? If you say the 8th Division Commander, then I know.”
“That, that…”
The adjutant’s clothes were soaked with sweat.
Park Hyun-ah’s magical power was more aggressive than the average magical power, so when she shot out energy like this, it felt like her entire body was being cut by a blade.
The adjutant opened his mouth with difficulty.
“This is Lord Raidrun…” “That little brat has been promoted to division commander?” “Yes. It’s been a little over two weeks since he assumed office as division commander.” “Okay. Anyway, give it to me.”
“Here it is.”
Park Hyun-ah, who received the communication device, breathed magic into it.
All of the Demon King’s communication ports are powered by magic, but this one was specially made for Park Hyun-ah.
“Oh. It’s me.”
-Commander. It’s been a while.
“Yeah. You became a division commander? I didn’t know. It’s late, but congratulations.” – Thank you.
“So what’s going on? You’re calling me all the time.” – Is there anyone else around?
Park Hyun-ah looked around.
The only demon nearby is an adjutant.
“There is only an adjutant.”
-Can you pass on the adjutant’s name as well? This is a story that no one should hear.
Park Hyun-ah nodded her chin while looking at the adjutant.
The adjutant bowed his head and turned around.
The expression on the retreating adjutant’s face was distorted with ferocity, but Park Hyun-ah didn’t notice it until then.
“There’s no one here anymore. So what’s going on?” – A message from Choi Hyun-seok.
“Choi Hyun-seok? That’s right! You said he ran away? I thought he had disappeared somewhere, but he must be alive.” – Yes. I just got a call and confirmed his life or death.
“Anyway, why him? He has something to say to me.”
Choi Hyeon-seok, a unique warrior who handles magic.
It’s not that we had no contact at all, but we weren’t close enough to have a private conversation.
Park Hyun-ah had no idea why he had contacted her.
-Be careful of your head and feet.
“Huh? That’s it?”
-Yes. That’s all Choi Hyun-seok said.
Park Hyun-ah thought again about what she had just said.
‘Above my head and below my feet… No way!?’
The moment she opened her eyes wide as she noticed something.
Clang!
Suddenly the communication port was destroyed.
At the same time, demons appeared from somewhere and began to surround the area.
All of them are demons that I am seeing for the first time and are not part of the 4th Army Corps.
The magic felt was also unusual.
Park Hyun-ah roughly swept her hair back.
“That f*cking kid. If you’re going to tell me, tell me quickly…”
It seemed too late to be careful now.
