Chapter 86
“Alright, so what should we do now?”
“Huh? Can’t we just kill it?”
“That was the plan.”
At first, I intended to fulfill the “promise” I made with the demon.
That is, until they decided to monitor us.
What was it the demon said? Something about “trust must come first”?
Well, it was the demons who broke that trust.
“Nika.”
【Yes!】
With a single strike, the magic circle shattered, and the chains broke, revealing the figure of the Demon King trapped inside.
A black-haired girl appeared. From her outward appearance, she could almost pass as human.
If it weren’t for the massive broken horn on one side of her head.
The issue, however, was that she was stark naked. Why is everyone these days just walking around naked? Don’t they feel embarrassed?
“Eek! Don’t look!”
My younger sister quickly covered my eyes, forcibly blocking my view.
Not long after, they draped an old piece of cloth over the Demon King’s body.
Still disoriented, the Demon King lay there as Lillian examined her condition.
“She’s lost all her demonic energy. Her body will soon collapse.”
“Is there any way to save her?”
“At the moment, no.”
Lillian’s firm response left me nodding silently.
At that moment, the Demon King opened her eyes.
She stared blankly at us, showing no emotion.
Looking into those empty eyes stirred something in my chest.
“So, this is it. I’m going to die, aren’t I?”
From her tiny lips came a resigned voice that made my chest tighten.
“Do you want to live?”
“I’m so tired. I just want to rest.”
“Really?”
“……”
Her voice hesitated, betraying her exhaustion.
“Don’t you want revenge? Against the angels who did this to you?”
For a brief moment, her previously empty eyes filled with emotion.
Even without words, it was clear to see.
“Alright, I get it.”
Her silence was all the answer I needed.
Since I’d already used the Monster Contract Scroll on Darami, I’d have to use this instead.
【Forced Summon Contract】
Congratulations, you’re now my summon.
The advantage of this contract is that it doesn’t require the other party’s consent.
The downside is that you need to subdue them by force, but in her near-death state, that wouldn’t be necessary.
As soon as I used the item, a radiant light engulfed the Demon King.
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【Entity: The Ruler of the 66th Floor has been registered as Han Ji-an’s summon.】
【Warning! The target’s life force is critically low! Emergency treatment initiated!】
【The cost for emergency treatment will be billed to Han Ji-an.】
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…It’s a paid service?
As the radiant light faded, Lillian stared at the Demon King in shock.
“I didn’t think a resident of the 66th floor could grow this powerful. As expected of our master!”
“Eh?”
“Didn’t you know? When someone contracts with you, their soul rank rises, taking them to a completely different level. With her current power, she could probably fight the angels of the 89th floor and not lose!”
The Ruler of the 66th floor could go head-to-head with the angels of the 89th floor? That’s overpowered….
“Wait, you’re not talking about the angels who’ve been sealed on the 66th floor, but the ones directly from the 89th floor?”
“Of course! The angels that descended to the 66th floor wouldn’t stand a chance against her.”
As the Demon King slowly opened her eyes and examined her body, she approached me.
Before she could get closer, Nika raised her claws to her neck.
【Rebellion?】
“I have no intention of harming my master. I only wish to express my gratitude.”
【Okay.】
Nika lowered her claws as the Demon King knelt on one knee.
“Once my revenge is complete, I vow to serve you loyally for the rest of my life.”
“That’s not necessary.”
“An exchange for kindness is the proper way of the demon race.”
What’s this? She sounds more like a saint than a demon.
“As demons, we live for contracts. For the sake of a contract, we are willing to offer even our souls….”
The Demon King began an endless monologue about the virtues and philosophy of demons.
Meanwhile, Nika approached to inform us that the demons who had been watching us were now closing in.
“666 years ago, I… Oh, we have guests. Let’s continue this story later.”
The Demon King saying she’ll continue the story later is unsettling.
Did she become the Demon King through her eloquence?
Anyway, let’s put that worry aside and meet with the demons who came to greet us.
We have some things to discuss.
As we stepped out of the cave, a large group of demons from the 66th floor had gathered.
Among them was the demon who had handed me the pass.
“Han Ji-an, our deal wasn’t just to find the Demon King—it was to kill her.”
“That was the plan, but didn’t you break the deal first?”
“…What do you mean?”
Even with a frown, she looks beautiful.
Indeed, beautiful people are attractive even when they’re angry.
“You sent someone to monitor us. It was you who broke the trust first.”
“…….”
While pondering how to handle this situation to spread a good rumor, the Demon King stepped forward.
Each time her gaze swept over the demons, they flinched.
Even the unnamed demon at the front wasn’t immune.
“H-how did you recover so much power…?”
“Because the Demon God hasn’t forsaken me.”
As she raised her hand high, a massive eye appeared in the air.
The moment the demons met its gaze, some fainted on the spot.
“However, as of today, I relinquish the position of the 66th floor Demon King. A new Demon King shall be chosen.”
【Initiating the selection of the new Demon King for the 66th floor.】
A system message appeared, and light began to emanate from the demons.
Those unqualified or lacking power lost their light quickly.
Eventually, only one remained.
The light of the demon at the front continued to shine until the very end, followed by a message.
【Congratulations! A new Demon King for the 66th floor has been chosen!】
【Congratulations! A new Demon King for the 66th floor has been chosen!】
【Congratulations! A new Demon King for the 66th floor has been chosen!】
The messages filled the space repeatedly before disappearing.
Then a new message appeared.
【Emergency Quest has arrived!】
[[A new Demon King has been born on the 66th floor! However, she’s vulnerable and unfamiliar with her newfound power, making her susceptible to assassination! Protect her until the coronation ceremony is completed and she becomes a perfect Demon King!
Success Reward: Demon King’s Gift
Failure Consequence: Mockery and Scorn.]]
Isn’t the gap between success and failure rewards too extreme?
I’ve never seen “mockery and scorn” as a failure consequence before.
The demon who was still glowing—now the new Demon King—stood quietly with her eyes closed.
But malice began to seep from the crowd around her.
“If I kill her, I’ll be the Demon King!”
A demon lunged forward, aiming to stab the new Demon King with a sharp blade.
Heavenly Demon intercepted, stopping the attack just in time.
“Is this normal?”
“Yes. A Demon King is most vulnerable before officially ascending.”
Normally, a Demon King would form a “Blood Contract” with their subordinates to prevent betrayal.
But since the process was rushed, this happened.
So, this is your fault, isn’t it?
“But this too must be the will of the Demon God.”
The former Demon King conveniently shifted blame onto the Demon God.
As I pondered what to do with her, Darami climbed onto my shoulder and whispered in my ear.
“She looks like she’s going to cause trouble soon. Better train her beforehand.”
“You just don’t want to train alone, huh?”
“Nyo… Wasn’t it forgotten?”
“It hasn’t even been that long. How could I forget already?”
“Nyo…”
Maybe I should give her some training as a preventive measure.
“Nika, once we return… Wait, what should we call her now? She’s no longer the Demon King.”
“Call me whatever you like.”
“Then, Chunshik.”
“Don’t call me something so casual.”
She revealed that her real name is Belial.
Where have I heard that name before?
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【Entity Name: The Ruler of the 66th Floor has been updated to ‘Belial.’】
【Belial】
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An angel cast out of the Celestial Realm and exiled to the 66th floor, where she ascended to the throne of the Demon King.
Wasn’t she one of the angels who conspired with Lucifer before being cast out together?
If that’s the case, then the angels draining her demonic energy must have been…
The situation is becoming more and more convoluted, giving me a headache.
So, is the new Demon King also… an angel?
Judging by her appearance, she looks like one.
“I have a question. If Belial was originally an angel, does that mean the new Demon King is…?”
“What you’re thinking is correct.”
This is more complicated than I imagined.
So why did Lucifer try to kill Belial?
“Aren’t you two supposed to be friends?”
“…….”
Belial’s gaze darkened, as though burdened by something unspeakable.
“When the time comes… I’ll explain everything.”
“Alright.”
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