Chapter 87
The process of protecting the new Demon King, Lucifer, was straightforward.
With Nika’s overwhelming power capable of wiping out even a Demon King in a single strike, failure was not an option.
However, the problem lay in the enemies charging at us recklessly, enraging Nika.
Do they not understand fear? Even when their comrades are decapitated right in front of them, they continue their charge.
“Let’s just hold out until the coronation ceremony is over.”
“Alright.”
This was the moment for the Hero, my little sister, to step up.
…I said it’s time for her to step up.
“Why aren’t you going?”
“Huh? Me?”
Pointing at herself with an innocent look as if to say, ‘What are you talking about?’ she stared blankly at me. What is she doing?
“It’s time for the Hero to take the stage, isn’t it?”
“No way, Heroes are supposed to defeat Demon Kings, not demons!”
“Come on, show us the power of your Holy Sword.”
“If I do that, I might end up killing allies too!”
As the Holy Sword began to glow, Belial frowned.
“This doesn’t feel good. It must be due to my species’ influence. Let me adjust this briefly.”
At that moment, her black wings began turning white.
Can it transform like that, freely, like some kind of magical transformation?
“Wow, that’s amazing.”
“It’s all thanks to our master’s power. Be proud.”
She talks just like the Heavenly Demon.
It seems that the speech patterns of species from the 80th floor are quite similar.
Come to think of it, those explorers from this world I met before also spoke strangely.
“So, how much longer?”
“It’ll be over soon.”
Shortly after, a message appeared.
【Congratulations! A new 66th-floor Demon King has been born!】
【Strength enhanced by the power of the Demon God!】
【Strength enhanced by the power of the Demon God!】
【Strength enhanced by the power of the Demon God!】
Along with numerous messages, the new Demon King finally revealed herself.
The difference from the previous Demon King was that she seemed much stronger.
“She looks more powerful than before.”
“Perhaps the Demon God allowed her more power, considering what happened with the angels.”
Belial gave a bitter smile, but isn’t this a good thing?
With her former strength, she might have been defeated by the angels again, but now, that won’t be the case.
As long as the Demon King doesn’t ascend further, that is.
The newly awakened Demon King, Lucifer, looked at us briefly before fixing her gaze on Belial.
“Are you leaving?”
“I must.”
“…”
Without another word, she turned around and gestured, causing the surviving demons to gather.
“Let’s go back.”
With just those words, the demons dispersed, and the new Demon King disappeared like smoke.
Leaving only her final farewell.
“Take care.”
“You too.”
With the Demon King gone, only we remained.
Using the 【Pass】, it began to glow brightly.
【Mission Clear!】
Rewards are being distributed.
【New Record Achieved on the 66th Floor!】
Registered in the Hall of Fame.
【Would you like to proceed to the next floor?】
Accept / Decline
“Decline.”
【Transporting you outside the Tower.】
With a flash of light, we returned to our home, where Belial curiously looked around.
“Belial is a bit formal, so I’ll call you Bel.”
“Call me whatever you like.”
“Alright, Bel, welcome to our home.”
As I prepared to hold a welcome celebration for her, the doorbell rang.
Our house has security measures in place, so it’s not just anyone who can visit. Who could it be?
Opening the door, I saw Cha Mi-rin, the team leader, with an anxious expression.
“What’s wrong?”
“It’s an emergency.”
She handed me a tablet. What could have her so worried?
“A Gate…”
“A Gate?”
It’s not unusual for a Gate to appear. Why is she so alarmed?
…Wait, it’s understandable.
The tablet displayed footage of an enormous Gate.
Its size rivaled the one I saw in the Pacific, but it had appeared off the coast of Busan.
Why is it always Busan?
I wish it had appeared in China instead.
“What about the exploration team?”
“This Gate is outside standard dimensions, so they can’t even get close.”
“Let’s head down immediately.”
As I called all my summoned beings, including my little sister, to prepare for our trip to Busan, Team Leader Cha Mi-rin stared intently at Bel.
“So, you’ve added another one?”
“A Summoner is naturally surrounded by summoned beings.”
“But why are they all beautiful girls?”
“Summoned beings with powerful strength tend to be beautiful by nature.”
“……”
At this rate, I won’t get underestimated wherever I go.
Perhaps it’s my experiences in society, but I feel like my personality has changed slightly. Is it just my imagination?
“I’ll take you there.”
A helicopter arrived at the helipad atop the penthouse, and we all boarded it. Bel gazed around in fascination.
“The human world is full of intriguing things.”
“You sound anything but human.”
“Team Leader Cha Mi-rin, please keep your eyes forward.”
I briefly explained human society to Bel as she curiously looked at the city. She nodded. Did she understand?
“If possible, I’d love to explore later.”
“That’s not hard to arrange.”
“Thank you.”
As long as she doesn’t cause trouble, I don’t care what she does.
But if she does, then Nika’s training… Oh, right.
“Darami.”
“Nyoo?”
“You don’t want to train, do you?”
“Of course not!”
Darami, perched on my shoulder, loudly protested, “No training!”
“Well, then, how about scouting inside the Gate this time? Just check what’s inside and come back.”
“Will that spare me from training?”
“Of course. Just use forced recall if it gets dangerous.”
“You can count on me!”
Darami confidently shouted as she pulled an acorn from her pocket. Why does she even have that?
“I shall savor my last meal before departing.”
“Why does that make it sound so ominous?”
“It hasn’t been a bad life as a squirrel.”
“No, no, now it’s really sounding weird!”
Maybe I should just make her train instead.
The helicopter landed near the massive Gate off the coast of Busan. As I disembarked, the Gate loomed large in full view.
Its sheer size brought back nightmares of the Pacific Gate. Could there be deep-sea monsters inside this one too?
The eerie appearance sent chills down my spine as I stood there trembling. That’s when Darami dashed forward.
“Well, I’ll be off to scout!”
With that, she disappeared into the shadows.
“She’ll be okay, right?”
【Should I go as well?】
“No, let’s trust Darami.”
【Okay.】
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Entering the Gate through the shadows, Darami found herself in a snow-covered mountain range.
“Wow, this world is blanketed in snow.”
With every step, the snow crunched underfoot. The novelty of it quickly faded as a chilling presence surrounded her.
Scanning her surroundings for life, she pinpointed its direction just as the ground trembled and something began to move.
“What are you?”
As if responding to her question, the ground erupted, and a massive creature ascended into the sky. Its enormous sword held in its mouth and its endlessly long tail made her shiver.
There’s only one monster that emanates such colossal and sinister energy.
“This… is bad.”
Darami barely managed to escape the Gate through the shadows. Sprinting at full speed, she reached her master, who was waiting in the distance.
“I’m back!”
“You’re back already?”
Leaping into her master’s arms and shaking off the snow on her fur, Darami’s eyes narrowed sharply.
“Snow…?”
“That’s right. The setting is a snowy mountain, and there’s only one monster inside.”
“Are you saying that massive Gate was created by just one monster?”
“Yes.”
As Darami pulled out another acorn to munch on, her master asked what the monster was. She pondered before responding with the most familiar name she could think of.
“It’s the Serpent of Destruction.”
“What’s that?”
“The Serpent of Destruction is the Serpent of Destruction.”
“No, but what is it?”
“Explaining it is pointless.”
When she repeated, “The Serpent of Destruction is the Serpent of Destruction,” her master laughed brightly.
Did he finally understand me? He might be dense, but his comprehension isn’t terrible.
“Nika.”
But why is he calling Nika now?
【Education?】
Why does the dreadful word “education” keep coming up?!
“Education.”
“S-spare me!”
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The last image was of Darami being dragged off by Nika.
“So, does anyone know what the Serpent of Destruction is?”
“The Holy Sword might know.”
When my sister summoned the Holy Sword and asked about the Serpent of Destruction, the sword trembled.
“Why is that cursed name being mentioned here?”
“Because it’s inside that massive Gate.”
“Then we must flee at once.”
The Holy Sword insisted we run immediately.
But seriously, what exactly is this Serpent of Destruction to make everyone react like this?
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