314. Qualification test (5)
In the blink of an eye, a wide hallway appeared.
[ … … . ]
Following Kazran’s guidance, I crossed the purple portal… … .
Contrary to what I thought, it was not as special as I thought, as it was a place where the qualification test for the position of first monarch would be held.
If I had to be honest, I would say it was similar to the castles I saw while traveling around the Demon World.
And Kazran seemed to have noticed this as well, as he straightened his voice politely and walked away as if to explain.
[ … … This is the monarchy. ]
[Monarchy? ]
[ … … yes. This is where the first monarch, Lord Baal, resides. It is also often used as a meeting place for monarchs. ]
[Then is the qualification test a battle with Baal? ]
Then you can understand why you came to the First Monarch’s fortress.
In fact, if the qualification test itself meant a direct battle with Baal, there would be no choice but to come to the monarchy.
But is that assumption wrong?
Kazran, who was quietly walking down the hallway, stopped for a moment and looked at me with cold eyes, as if he was dumbfounded.
[ … … A battle with Baal? ]
[Wrong? ]
[ … … Ha, indeed. How far should I explain this to you? I’m not sure. But you should know this one thing. ]
[ … … ? ]
[Baal does not fight seriously with people like you. ]
Kazran continued speaking in a voice of worship, as if reciting a prayer.
[I’m just checking to see if you are worthy of standing at the top of the Demon World… … . ]
[ … … . ]
[Did you understand? ]
[ … … well. Maybe so, maybe not. It’s not a very pleasant story. ]
no.
There was no way I could understand.
On the topic of conducting a qualification test for the position of first monarch, you are saying that it is only to determine whether you are newly qualified to become the first monarch?
And isn’t it definitely beyond common sense to say that as if it were obvious?
‘Wouldn’t risking one’s position as a monarch in the demon world mean risking one’s life?’
Even more so, considering the nature of the demon world.
It is also absurd that the position of Baal, the first monarch, is not decided through battle… … .
What was even more absurd than that was the attitude that Kazran in front of me showed towards Baal all the time.
In fact, Kazran was half worshiping Baal.
‘It’s foreign.’
And at that, I had no choice but to follow Kazran with frowning eyes.
Kazran probably knows that I am close to the edge of higher godhood.
But you say you won’t even be able to have a proper fight with Baal, the first lord?
To be honest, I could only say that there was something foreign about him, an apostle of an ancient godhead, saying something like that.
‘And more than anything, why does Kazran have such reverence for Baal?’
I couldn’t understand.
Most of the apostles who serve the ancient deity do not acknowledge any existence other than the main god.
If you have reached the point where you are favored by the Godhead as an apostle, it would not be surprising if you were called a fanatic.
However, even though Kazran served the demon god, an ancient deity, he showed a feeling of reverence for Baal.
‘Something… … , I feel like I’m missing out.’
Without knowing why, a tingling sensation arose in a corner of my brain.
It feels like I have the right answer close by, but I can’t come up with the answer because of a slight difference.
But even so, I didn’t have time to think too deeply about what I was missing.
[ Im here. ]
That’s right… … .
[ … … What lies beyond here is the Round Table Conference Hall. ]
This was because Kazran had already started talking to me about the majestic stone gate.
[ From now on, those beyond here will judge you. ]
The buoy-like thoughts that suddenly appeared in my head became stagnant.
[The meeting hall of the round table is composed of the highest level of power among the current monarchs in the demon world. ]
[ … … . ]
[ They are beings who are loyal to Baal, the first monarch, and are also responsible for evaluating newly emerged monarchs. ]
[Is this a qualification test? ]
Only then did I smile, looking at the energy I felt beyond the stone gate.
[I don’t really hate this kind of thing either. ]
It was worth it.
After all, proving one’s strength to others is something that has been done many times.
It wasn’t that difficult.
If you think about it carefully, isn’t this an opportunity to check out the divine <Remorse> and various other abilities?
‘In fact, there won’t be many opportunities to deal with enemies who have reached the upper level of godhood.’
This is even more so since we are on the verge of becoming an ancient god.
Only this time, I will be able to raise my power of ascension to the level of ancient godhood.
After organizing his thoughts, Kazran looked towards us and began to slowly open the stone door.
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[I recommend that you show the minimum level of courtesy. ]
Kugugu… … .
[The person here is someone who should be worshiped even by a deity like you. ]
and.
[The First Lord, Baal, will watch over you. ]
The moment Kazran said that and opened the stone door completely.
‘uh?’
I couldn’t help but widen my eyes and be astonished.
[ oh! ]
That’s right… … .
[Has it finally arrived! ]
Round table conference hall.
A place where four monarchs with different appearances sit.
Because I noticed the sharp-eyed man sitting at the head of the table smiling brightly.
[It’s been a while… … ! ]
It’s no different… … .
“The Demon God expresses great joy as he looks at the God of Transcendence!”
[ Challenger Han Seong-yoon! ]
Demon God.
One of the ancient gods and the pinnacle of all demons… … .
Before I knew it, he was smiling brightly and waving his hand while looking in this direction.
***
I understood the situation in an instant.
[ … … . ]
All the questions that had been lingering in the corner of my mind until now were completely answered.
‘… … ‘It’s the worst.’
Why did Kazran, the apostle of the ancient godhead, show his feelings of reverence for Baal, and why was Baal’s position as the first monarch not decided through a life-threatening battle?
At this point, you can’t not know even if you want to.
But no time was given to continue my thoughts.
In the blink of an eye, the demon god sitting in the most prominent position at the round table spoke with an easy smile.
[ I had an idea to a certain extent when I heard that a challenger had arrived from the tower, but it was a new experience to actually see his face! ]
[ … … Is that so. ]
[ When I saw it in the Giant Tree Labyrinth, although it was divine, it wasn’t that high of a level! … … However, now it has definitely reached a high level. ]
[ … … . ]
In an instant, the demon’s eyes narrowed and his tone became calm.
[Even to the level of slaughtering the monarchs of the demon world. ]
[ that… … . ]
[And what’s more interesting is that now we are even looking at the ancient state of godhood. ]
[ … … . ]
The Demon God kept an infinitely calm tone and smiled.
[ But if it’s at the same level as you… … Yes, I guess I can give him the position of supreme monarch. ]
And I couldn’t help but burst into laughter as if it was absurd.
‘There’s no room to deny it now… … .’
I was sure.
[Drank. ]
as soon as… … .
[Are you Baal, the first ruler of the demon world? ]
The ancient deity in front of me was the supreme monarch of the demon world.
And when Kazran heard those words, the eyes of the monarchs sitting around the round table lit up.
It’s as if he didn’t expect to find out right away that the first monarch, Baal, was a demon god.
However, if you think about it, it was not difficult to find out because it was openly revealed.
In fact, the Demon God did not deny it, but immediately burst out laughing and nodded.
[ ha ha ha! Yes, that’s right! Baal. That’s my name! Well, since it was out in the open, it was impossible not to know! ]
Now I can understand why the position of supreme monarch is not determined by life or death.
[ … … I was wondering why there was a qualification test to obtain the position of first monarch. ]
If the person who had established himself as the best monarch was an ancient deity, he could not gain that position through something like a duel.
That’s because, if we really have to be specific about it, the Demon God is like a walking incarnation of destruction.
Perhaps even if there were a few more people here, I wouldn’t be able to guarantee victory against the demon god.
That’s what it means to be an ancient god.
[ Was there a qualification test or something like that because we had to deal with monsters like ancient gods? ]
[That’s correct! In fact, just fighting isn’t allowed under the tower’s causal law, and I’m not very confident of losing, so I’m not very happy about it! ]
[ However, causality would be less applicable to battles between gods. ]
[That’s right. But that’s also when the gap between them isn’t that big. I am… … Well, the formal deities cannot be touched. They are so weak. ]
The demon god said grumblingly.
[ Annoyingly. In the first place, causality was created for that purpose. So that the Godhead cannot cause harm that goes beyond the limit. ]
[ … … . ]
[If you look at the origin of the tower, it is something like that. … … Now you must be curious too. The essential reason for the tower’s existence, the means to escape from it. ]
[ … … So, what do you want to say? ]
[It’s simple! ]
Before I knew it, the demon god bent his eyes as if he was smiling and continued speaking.
[Qualification test. ]
It seems as if it reveals some hidden intention.
[The content of it will be determined by a bloody battle with all the monarchs here. ]
and… … .
[All you have to do is defeat everyone here and come to me. ]
The moment he finished talking about the qualification test for the position of supreme monarch.
[ So, if you get to me, I will hand over the position of first monarch. ]
Just like that, the demon god stood up and entered the black stone door beyond the round table.
[And about the hidden truths about the tower. ]
… … And that too, with some very interesting words sprinkled around.
***
thud.
[ … … . ]
The moment the black stone door closes and the demon’s presence disappears.
“What a pity.”
Suddenly, one of the monarchs sitting around the round table, a man with red hair, suddenly spoke.
“I never would have thought that a monster worthy of Baal’s approval was merely a challenger subordinate to the tower.”
And another purple-haired female monarch nodded her head in agreement.
“… … Iknow, right. A state at the edge of higher divinity. Maybe he could become a new ancient deity.”
The dwarf male monarch, who had quietly listened to the conversation until now, added in a gloomy voice.
“Don’t you think your life is a waste… … ?”
There was no intention of belittling, and it seemed like he really couldn’t understand it.
“At most, it would be a deity that has not lived for a few hundred years. What is a young guy like you here for? “You should know that your life is a waste.”
[ … … . ]
“Anyway, at the point where we are out of the realm of mortality, isn’t enough time given? Anyway, you will one day become an ancient god. “He has that kind of talent and that kind of skill.”
[ … … . ]
“Perhaps we can become equal with Lord Baal. I don’t want to kill someone with that kind of talent. “There is no need to rush like that.”
The short male monarch was saying that as if it was truly a waste.
Even the other two monarchs seemed to agree with what he said.
But despite that, it was clearly readable.
“Baal is someone who has existed since the beginning of the universe. And we are serving that person. “You really don’t know what that means.”
It’s no different… … .
“Please know that mere divinity cannot surpass us.”
I don’t know why, but the monarchs in front of me were confident of victory.
Even to the point of giving compassionate advice.
And I laughed at that.
[ under… … . ]
For the first time in a long time, I felt anger welling up in my head.
[There are people talking real bullshit. ]
Saying that it’s a pity that I’m a challenger, that my life isn’t a waste, that I don’t want to kill… … .
He speaks like that as if he doesn’t even care about me.
I really didn’t like it.
[Just shut up and attack. ]
so… … .
[I think I can tell you that way. ]
Now, isn’t it time to use the power we’ve gained so far without holding back?
[I mean, you guys can’t beat me. ]
and.
“Divine <words> are used.”
“By consuming divine power, you can influence the real world with words.”
“However, a lot of sacred power is consumed in words that interfere with the laws of the world.”
《Everyone dies. 》
The light of the divine <death> surged as if coloring the round table conference hall.
