Episode 214
Demon tribe
After the competition.
After discussion, the group split into two.
First, Park Hyun-ah and Sarah Dunphy returned to Scolborn, the Kingdom of Mariott.
Since Park Hyun-ah had not yet recovered, they had to stay in Scolbourne to finish her treatment.
“See you later this week.” “Have some fun.” “I’m not going to have fun.”
Choi Hyun-seok remained in the Demon King’s Army.
It was to train with Raidrun.
‘I still can’t fully control my strengthened body.’
After defeating Demon King Tegrad, his physical abilities have improved to a level that could be considered unprecedented.
Until now, Choi Hyun-seok has always shown perfect body control no matter how strong he becomes.
That too has now reached its limit.
His slowly changing body began to outgrow his cognitive abilities.
Now, no matter how talented Choi Hyun-seok was, he could not fully utilize his strength without proper adaptation training.
“Good! Choi Hyun-seok, you’re always welcome to join us!”
Raidrun readily accepted the offer.
He was soon in a situation where he would have to engage in a major battle with the temple’s army, but his training would not stop anyway.
If Choi Hyun-seok was there, it would have been beneficial for Raid Run as well.
“Choi Hyun-seok. I have something to ask you.”
During several days of training.
Suddenly, Raidrun made a proposal.
“Do you have any plans to return to the Demon King’s Army?”
“To the Demon King’s Army?”
“Yeah. Looking at the situation, it seems like there’s nowhere to go.”
That wasn’t a wrong statement.
Currently, Choi Hyun-seok has no place to live.
Although there was a Mariott Kingdom, it was only Abelson’s place and was not directly related to Choi Hyun-seok.
“If I come to the Demon King’s Army, I will try my best to become a corps commander.” “A corps commander! Is that really true!?” “It’s not that difficult to put a suitable person in the vacant position of 2nd corps commander anyway.”
“Umm…”
“The Demon King’s army is changing. Lady Sidriel needs new talent.”
After Sidriel became the Demon King.
The Demon King’s army, which had been stagnant for hundreds of years, began to change.
Among them was the reorganization of the complicated position of legion commander.
First, Raidrun officially became the 3rd Corps Commander, and Motem became the Deputy Commander.
Mortem resisted until the very end, saying he did not want to become the deputy commander.
“Hmm~ I wish I had a mortem.”
“All right…”
I immediately agreed at Hemis’s words.
Hemis, who stepped down from his post as commander, has not taken on any specific position, expressing his desire to move freely.
And Park Hyun-ah also stepped down from her position as corps commander, and Onyx was officially appointed to the vacant position of 4th Corps Commander.
In fact, nothing has changed compared to before.
After all, Raidrun and Onyx were serving as legion commanders.
The only thing that changed was that he took off his temporary title and was officially appointed as the commander of the legion by the Demon King.
One, these little things are important.
It may seem like nothing, but this time it’s a demon
It could be said that these things were very meaningful because they played an important role at a crucial moment like a convention.
“It’s not a requirement. I’m just letting you know that there is a way out if you want it.”
Raidran said in a soft voice.
It seemed like he had no intention of putting any burden on Choi Hyun-seok.
“Let me think about it.”
“That’s fine.”
After that, Choi Hyun-seok and Raidrun continued their training.
Often, on days when Raidrun went out to fight, Choi Hyun-seok trained alone.
This was because he had not yet fully adapted, and his position was ambiguous in terms of joining the battlefield and helping.
As time passed, the promised week passed.
“Are you going?”
Raidran said with a sullen expression.
Choi Hyun-seok nodded silently.
“I wish I could see you again.” “I will. The real war is just beginning.”
The Holy Empire Gatren is still powerful.
He also did not give up his ambition to conquer the continent.
Since we have a common enemy, there will come a day when we can cooperate.
“Thank you for your time. Stay healthy.” “Let’s meet again when we’re alive.”
Leaving Raidran’s smile behind.
Choi Hyun-seok left the Demon King’s Army again.
***
Scolborn, the capital of the Mariott Kingdom.
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When Scolborne returned after a long time, the atmosphere had changed a lot.
“Do not lose faith!” “In the name of Deusis, punish the demons!”
Shouts can be heard from all over the streets.
People dressed in all white stopped passersby and spoke.
“Do you believe in the Deusis Church?” “The Holy War has succeeded! The Demon King is dead! Now is the first and last chance to drive the Demons from the continent!”
A man shouting with half-rolled eyes.
Just looking at it from the side made me feel uneasy.
Naturally, people who encountered the fanatic in front of their eyes tried to leave with troubled expressions.
But, not everyone was like that.
Some people even spat in the fanatic’s face or grabbed him by the collar.
“This is the age of peace! We can’t go on fighting forever!” “Fanatics! Warmongers! Stop it now!”
When there is such extreme backlash, the atmosphere naturally becomes more hostile.
“Heretic! I will punish you!” “This fanatic bastard!”
Hands and feet go back and forth between the two men who were talking loudly.
The atmosphere is gradually becoming more intense and is burning out of control.
“Die! Heretic!”
Finally, the man who was presumed to be a priest drew his sword.
A dagger emerging from within a pure white robe.
Just before it stabs the opponent’s chest.
“Okay. That’s it.”
A large man suddenly appeared and grabbed a sword.
“Who are you… . Ugh!”
Choi Hyun-seok lightly hit the priest on the back of the head.
The priest fell to the floor, losing consciousness.
“Don’t worry too much. It’s probably just a mild concussion.”
Choi Hyun-seok said as he broke the dagger he had taken.
As if in response, foam bubbled out of the fallen priest’s mouth.
“Uh… Or else…”
It doesn’t seem like a mild concussion, but whatever.
Surely I shouldn’t die.
With that thought in mind, Choi Hyeon-seok headed to the palace.
“What happened? It wasn’t like this when I left.”
Choi Hyun-seok said with a frown.
Scolborne was never like this before he left.
Under Abelson’s rule, stability was gradually restored.
Laughter was blooming again on the streets.
I thought that if time passed like this, it would definitely regain its former vitality.
“This is getting worse.”
The current Scolbourne was not much different from before Abelson came.
In some ways, you could say that the quality has gotten worse.
“Hmm, that definitely seems like a problem.”
Rachel also nodded in agreement.
“It doesn’t feel like people are starving and groaning like they used to, but, what should I say… they look scared.” “Right. I have to get to the palace quickly.”
Choi Hyun-seok quickened his pace.
Why does this happen?
Rather than worrying about it alone, it seemed faster to meet Abelson and ask him directly.
***
“It’s been a while. How have you been?” “Yes. As always, I’m fine.”
Choi Hyun-seok and Abelson reunite after a long time.
The two talked about recent events over refreshments.
“I guess your sister and Sarah are still here.” “Yes. They are currently undergoing treatment. I heard that it will take another month before they will be in good enough shape to fight.”
“aha.”
Park Hyun-ah still seemed to be in poor health.
It seemed like a lot of hardship, but it was also true that there was hope because if it was treated well, it would make it much stronger than before.
“By the way, Mr. Abelson.”
“yes?”
After some conversation had taken place.
Choi Hyun-seok asked about the sights he saw in the capital.
“What’s going on?” “Ha, you see…”
Abelson sighed deeply.
“First of all, let me tell you that this isn’t just happening in the Mariott Kingdom.” “But if it’s not just Mariott?” “This is the atmosphere everywhere on the continent these days. It wouldn’t be strange if the tension that has been pulled tight were to snap at any moment.”
Abelson continued in an even lower voice.
“A huge storm is coming.”
“storm…”
“This is not a war with the demons like before, but a full-scale war between humans. What you see now is the prelude to that.”
A war between humans and humans.
This means that Gatren is moving in earnest to conquer the continent.
As his thoughts deepened, Choi Hyun-seok’s eyebrows naturally furrowed.
“It’s strange that Gatren is moving. Shouldn’t we deal with the demons first and then take the next step?” “The situation has changed.”
“In what way?”
“Do you know of any peace declaration made by the Demons?” “Oh, I heard about that too.”
The new Demon King Sidriel’s declaration of peace.
Choi Hyun-seok also knew about it from Raidrun.
“I understand that the war with the Demons did not cease even after the declaration of peace. Rather, didn’t it get worse?”
Despite the declaration of peace, the temple’s troops did not retreat.
The original goal of subduing Demon King Tegrad was achieved.
Even though the new Demon King raised the slogan of peace, their advance continued.
No, it actually got stronger than before.
As if someone was chasing me from behind.
They moved desperately to erase the demons from this land.
“So I naturally thought that Sidriel’s declaration of peace was meaningless.” “On the contrary. The new Demon King threw a spark. A spark that uses human conflict to grow bigger…”
When Choi Hyun-seok seemed not to understand, Abelson continued his explanation.
“It was the Dracaen Empire that made the first move. They didn’t want the Demons to disappear, so the peace treaty was a good excuse.”
Only then did Choi Hyun-seok, who had grasped the situation to some extent, notice something unusual.
“You were trying to turn the public opinion around.” “Yes. You were trying to incite the people to stop the war. It worked surprisingly well, and the flustered Gatren responded in kind. You said that you had to use this opportunity to wipe out the Demon Race from the continent.”
To put it in one sentence, a huge public opinion war has unfolded.
Who is better at inciting people and winning public opinion?
Both empires were desperate because whoever won here would take both the name and the profit.
“Then it makes sense that the Temple Army would become more desperate. They’re trying to trample on the demons as much as possible in case they lose the public opinion war. Something like that.” “That’s right. The conflict between the two camps is getting worse because of it. As the war intensifies, the damage is also increasing.” “Hmm… This is a headache.”
Choi Hyun-seok sighed and ran his hands through his hair.
Parts that cannot be resolved by force.
This kind of mental work doesn’t suit him.
At times like this, I thought that in some ways, the simple physiology of the demon tribe was really convenient.
“For now, the kingdom is giving strength to the peace camp.”
Abelson said, sipping his tea.
“Anyway, we, like the Dracaen Empire, need the Demons.”
The demon race must remain, if only to keep the Holy Empire Gatren in check.
If Gatren were to eradicate the demons and end the war, there would be no way to stop him.
“Is there anything I need to do?” “There’s nothing I need to ask of you, Mr. Choi Hyun-seok.”
Abelson shook his head.
“Because things could easily get worse. For now, as long as the situation doesn’t escalate into a large-scale violence incident, I think I’ll just watch.” “Hmm, I understand. If possible, I’d like to avoid that.”
“Yeah…”
Shadows fall over the faces of Choi Hyun-seok and Abelson.
Since this incident involved every human being on the continent, directly or indirectly, it could have easily escalated into an unprecedented level of violence.
But they say bad feelings always come true.
“What do you mean!? The high priest is dead!?”
Just two days after Choi Hyun-seok arrived.
In Scolborne, a high priest is lynched to death by a mob.
“What did the security guard do? I’m sure they told us to stop it from getting worse.” “I’m sorry. It happened so quickly that I didn’t have time to stop it.”
“ha…”
Before Abelson could even finish his sigh.
“Your Majesty the King! Urgent news!”
A new report has come in.
Abelson raised his head with a tired expression.
“What is it this time?” “I have received a call from Gatren regarding the recent death of a high priest.”
“already…”
It’s been just a few hours since the incident that I got a call.
At this point, it was happening at such a speed that it felt like they were waiting for something like this to happen.
“What did they say in Gatren?”
“that is…”
The person who was reporting swallowed hard and continued speaking.
“They say they will send the College of Cardinals.”
