Chapter 0
“Wah.”
I remembered a story my father used to tell me when I was young.
A common story about the legendary hero who appeared and fought against the Demon King, achieving victory.
I liked this common story.
Because that legendary hero was my father.
The hero who sealed six of the seven Demon Kings.
I still acknowledge that my father was an extraordinary man.
Until he passed away, I listened to many of his stories and imagined them.
Adventures to the Demon King’s castle with his companions.
The romance that blossomed along the way.
Retrieving the holy sword blessed by the gods and battling the Demon King in a deadly duel.
Of course, my father’s stories were embellished here and there, but it was enough to set my young heart ablaze.
Yes, they were embellished.
But what I feel now is different from the excitement I felt as a child.
Even now, my heart was burning.
“I should have listened to you, Dad.”
My left heart was pierced.
My left side, which was ripped open in a circular shape, was enough to send my gaze towards the sky.
The sky was extremely red.
Was it because my vision was obscured by blood?
It was hot and humid.
I had forgotten.
At the end of every story, my father always emphasized the dangers of ‘Demons.’
In the end, I fell victim to the Demon sword of ‘Beelzebub,’ the Demon King among the seven.
Was I weak?
Absolutely not.
For decades, I collaborated and fought with the strongest people all over the world.
In the end, there was not a single person who defeated me.
“…Shit.”
The pain was so intense that curses spilled out naturally.
One arm was severed, and I could no longer use my legs.
My waist was gone, and my internal organs screamed in agony.
I stared at the demon before me.
Beelzebub was also nearing his limit.
“…I won. Lian, you’re weaker than your father.”
“You bastard, even until the end…”
“You were strong enough, but I was stronger.”
“Damn it…”
“Humans have been defeated. It’s our demons’ victory.”
I lifted my middle finger with a wry smile.
I stared intensely at the red demon, who had lost both legs and one arm.
I was furious.
Grit.
I ground my teeth.
At the same time, I bit my lips tightly.
Seeing that my vision was blurry, I knew my time was up.
“Damn it, I’m thirsty.”
Dying made one quite thirsty.
The middle finger I had raised fell heavily to the ground.
My muscles relaxed as strength began to leave my body.
I regretted it belatedly.
If only I had been faster.
If only I hadn’t separated from my comrades.
If only I hadn’t been distracted by the bastard who killed my father.
And…
“If only I had been stronger.”
I might have won this battle.
The demon spread its wings and flew toward me.
I chuckled at the blurry silhouette.
“…There’s always a reason when parents tell you to listen to them.”
“Are you regretting it now?”
“Of course. I regret it a lot. If I were a bit stronger, you would have already ceased to exist.”
“That’s a laughable joke.”
If I had the chance.
“It’s a pointless endeavour. There’s no next time for you.”
“I know. I’m dying soon. Don’t make me say it twice.”
Contrary to its words, if there were a next time.
I shook my head.
“…That’s ridiculous.”
I stopped myself from thinking such absurd thoughts.
When a human dies, it’s the end.
There’s nothing beyond that.
I had too many regrets.
Leaving my comrades, who would arrive soon, behind, I closed my eyes.
I slowly opened them.
Beelzebub approached and aimed his sword.
He looked exhausted.
His demonic energy intensified and created a terrifying black mass.
To think he still had that much demonic energy left in such a state.
It felt futile.
If I dragged out time like this, my comrades would arrive soon and finish him off.
I wanted to believe that.
My comrades were strong.
I should have stayed with them.
I was utterly ashamed of myself, blinded by the desire for revenge.
“…If I’m going to die, just let me die peacefully.”
Beelzebub shook his head.
“Who knows what that wizard girl might pull?”
“…Mio won’t be able to save me.”
“Lea, that damned servant of the gods, might have some chance. I actually have quite a high opinion of your friend.”
“Yeah… Cough! Thanks for the compliment.”
Now, I was reaching my limit.
My vision darkened.
I couldn’t see anything.
I still had too many regrets.
I was ashamed of myself.
Consumed by revenge, I rushed in and ended up like this, unable to surpass my father.
‘Damn it.’
I heard the flapping of wings.
Beelzebub was moving to kill me.
The demonic energy felt heavy.
He was likely right in front of me.
It was a demon sword.
“Die now.”
The cursed blade of demonic energy pierced through my head.
With the downward slash, I couldn’t help but laugh dryly.
My brain was crushed, and my skull shattered.
Blood, mixed with brain fluid, gushed out intensely.
A faint light flickered in my vision.
Soon, my consciousness drifted into oblivion.
Yes, I embraced death.
“…..”
…
..
….?
My eyes were closed.
I was lying on something soft and comfortable.
‘What’s this?’
Along with the memory of the moment my head was pierced, my throat burst open.
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