Episode 342
A place called ‘the world of imagination’ for Taehyeon and ‘his world’ for his doppelganger.
Four huge magical powers appeared there.
Its two-meter-long body was full of muscle, and two horns grew on either side of its head.
A monster with two sharp teeth that could pierce the hard scales of the dragon race and the rigid body of the giant race sticking out of its mouth looked around.
[This is absurd.]
A monster who saw three beings emitting similar existential power around him.
Archduke Orgal said as if it were absurd.
The one radiating purple magic was the Demon King Beelzebub, the pale-skinned, short-blond-haired guy was Vampire Lord Igmun, and the blue-haired man with glowing odd-eye was Jormungand, who reigned over the Demon Sea.
[I agree.]
Igmun was the next to speak.
Because I know where this place is.
The absurdity was nothing compared to Orgal.
[We all were summoned?]
Beelzebub asked, belatedly seeing what had happened to him.
[Interesting.]
Finally, Jormungand giggled and shook his head.
This is because he had no idea that he, who was watching the current events as an observer, would actually end up on stage.
And that too by force, along with three other archdukes of similar rank to him.
The four Grand Dukes, who understood the situation, fixed their gaze on the two men who created the current situation.
The King’s Key Kim Tae-hyun.
A monster doppelganger sleeping inside him.
Although they look the same on the outside, they are completely different in substance.
The four archdukes immediately realized that it was Taehyeon who created the current situation.
It is hard to say that a doppelganger created the current situation because the expression on his face is distorted.
On the other hand, Taehyun is also frowning and bleeding, but that is only due to the reaction of the summoning.
I didn’t know that he was actually smiling.
[The meat bastard…]
[Rosaria’s contractor has lost his mind.]
[That bastard… finally…]
[Puh-hu-huh.]
The four archdukes who grasped the situation had different reactions.
Orgal was furious, Igmun was dumbfounded, Beelzebub lusted, and Jormungand laughed.
The first to move was Beelzebub.
Sooooook.
A huge thorn shot out from Beelzebub’s outstretched hand.
Although it was smaller than Gorper’s, its strength was incomparable.
Despite such an attack, Taehyun did not take any defensive stance.
It was also because of the shock that made my head feel like it was going to break right away.
Because I was confident.
That others will not tolerate attacks against them.
Kwaduk!!
Suddenly, a predatory maw rose up in front of Beelzebub’s thorn and bit it.
‘also.’
Taehyun looked at his doppelganger in response as expected.
The guy’s face was distorted like never before.
It was not because he simply called in more reinforcements, but because he knew that Taehyun had played a trick.
Gorfer’s desire for power.
Although he was a great evil, he was trying to achieve this by making a magical contract with a monster that was usually considered insignificant.
‘Complete encroachment of the body.’
In order for the doppelganger to achieve what it wants, Taehyun must not be killed by others.
Especially here in the world of imagination.
In other words, the vicious attack that threatened Taehyun’s life.
‘For now, you’ll have to do your best to protect me.’
Taehyun received the guy’s gaze as if provoking him.
[Tsk. [What a useless thing.]
The doppelganger clicked his tongue.
Although he had the upper hand against the two archdukes.
It is unknown against the anti-aircraft net.
Unlike Rosiana Typhon, who had a favorable contract.
It’s a good thing that not all of them are friendly to Taehyun.
There is no way they would agree to share the game.
No, even if a contract was made, there was no way those arrogant princes would form an alliance.
Rosaria and Typhon are just special cases.
[In the end.]
Pugh.
Igmun’s claws pierced Beelzebub’s back.
[Didn’t I say you were my prey?]
Sigh. Continue.
Blood-red magic bloomed from Igmun’s body.
The power of absorption is being used.
[How dare you….]
Chiik. Cheeik.
The purple poison spread out as if it would melt the surroundings at any moment.
[Don’t let a weak person step forward.]
Contrary to his appearance, Orgal, who had given up the first strike, moved his neck.
Ttuduk. Tdu-duk-duk.
I heard an eerie sound and my right arm was surrounded by brown magical energy.
Kwaang!!
Just like that, Igmun’s body was blown away.
[Orgal touches my prey…]
Before Beelzebub finished speaking.
Quang!!
Orgal swung his fist again.
Beelzebub’s body flew in the opposite direction from where Igmun flew.
[Do not command me. Bug King.]
Orgal’s red eye met Jormungand’s Odd Eye.
[Are you going to come forward too?]
Jormungand shrugged his shoulders.
[It’s a good choice.]
Only then did Orgal approach Taehyun.
[It’s been a while, Meatball.]
“How have you been? “Demon King.”
[You still use your mouth carelessly.]
“Your body is your asset.”
Taehyun said without saying a word.
Coo. Cough.
The magic power rising from Orgal’s body became stronger than before.
Past memories of being provoked by Taehyun came to mind.
[I’ve been waiting for a day like today.]
‘What an honor.’
[Don’t worry, it won’t take your life.]
“You’re so conceited. “What happened to you?”
Orgal’s fist swung without answering.
It was a force that Taehyun could only stop with all his might.
But this time too.
Kwaduk!!
Like Beelzebub’s thorn, Orgal’s fist could not reach Taehyun.
[Did you want a melee?]
the doppelganger asked, chewing on Orgal’s fist with a gorge.
Just right.
Let’s snap our fingers.
Ugh.
The maw of devouring swallowed Orgal’s entire body.
Quad deuk. Quad deuk.
The eerie sound of the archduke’s body being crushed rang out.
Taehyun, who was quietly watching the scene, answered the doppelganger’s question.
“no way.”
[If I hadn’t stopped him, he would have died.]
“As a result, he’s alive.”
[Has he become insensitive to death after doing crazy things?]
“More than that. “Why don’t you be careful?”
[…?]
Grumpy. Crumble.
The maw of devouring that had swallowed Orgal gurgled.
Wow.
Suddenly, a huge arm popped out through the dark red magic.
Orgal’s limbs can’t be said to be fine either.
It clearly broke the doppelganger’s predation.
[Hoo.]
The doppelganger watched Orgal’s playback as if he was seeing something interesting.
The look was no different from the way the Archduke looked at Taehyun.
There is no way Orgal, who has reigned as the king of the Demon Beasts, could endure such a look.
[It’s you. A piece of meat that lives hidden inside the key.]
[It’s you. [A guy who believes in his entire body and doesn’t stand up.]
It’s as if he was asking Taehyun when he was preaching to him.
The doppelganger taunted Orgal.
[Don’t worry. I will deal with both of you amicably.]
Kuddeuk. Cough. Crumbled.
Following his right arm, the muscles of Orgal’s left arm and both legs swelled.
The power of strengthening was used.
[Try using that unlucky maw again.]
Boom. thud.
It almost seemed like a giant was walking towards me.
Orgal radiated a fierce energy and narrowed the distance between Taehyun and his doppelganger.
[I’ll play with you if you want.]
Ugh.
Following the doppelganger’s gesture, the predatory maw revealed its teeth.
Even in front of such a maw, Orgal did not look afraid.
The power of predation and the power of strengthening.
Dark red magic power and brown magic power.
This is the moment when two magical powers are about to touch.
Phew.
[…!!]
[….]
A red thorn became lodged in Orgal’s abdomen.
At the tip of the thorn was Igmun, which raised itself.
It attacked from a distance by extending its claws as much as possible.
[Don’t interfere, Orgal.]
Although he was unable to control Beelzebub’s body a little while ago, there was no problem in using his power.
Sigh. Continue.
Just by touching it, the brown magic power began to be absorbed into blood red magic power.
[Shall I kill you first?]
This is the moment when Orgal growls and tries to pull out Igmun’s claws.
Puff poop poop.
From the other side, another thorn pierced Igmun’s back.
Likewise, it was the claw of Beelzebub, which rose from the other side.
Chii Iik.
Poisonous magical power flowed through fingernails trimmed like thorns.
The part of Orgal’s body that was pierced turned purple.
It meant that addiction was starting.
[Don’t install without knowing the topic, beast.]
Beelzebub said, spouting venom.
As befits a monster that has held the position of archduke for the longest time among the four archdukes here.
Damn. Damn it.
Chewy profit.
There was incomparable arrogance in those red eyes that were as split as flies.
[Miscellaneous things…]
Okay.
Orgal ground his teeth.
If it’s one-on-one, I’m confident with anyone, but this isn’t my territory.
To make matters worse, there is also a guy in front of me with power that is incomparable to that of a key.
Even if Jormungand is excluded, the 3 to 1 situation must be kept in mind.
Rationally speaking, there is a strong possibility of defeat.
But still.
[I am the strongest.]
Kuddeudeudeuk!!
Brown magic exploded from Orgal’s body.
His entire body is covered with the power of strengthening.
The others were instantly overwhelmed by its presence.
Fighting. Patter.
Squeak. Squeaky.
Unable to withstand the strength of the expanding muscles, Igmun and Beelzebub’s nails flew off.
Strengthening your muscles to block an attack from the Archduke?
It was a defense that was ignorant but had no choice but to admit.
Cooung. Cooung.
Every time Orgal took a step, the desert-like ground shook.
Eventually, Orgal stood in front of the doppelganger.
From 2 meters to 3 meters.
The large body that had grown from 3 meters to close to 4 meters looked down at the doppelganger.
[You don’t need it. I will die here.]
Orgal’s actions as if he were asserting.
Smirk.
The corners of the doppelganger’s mouth rose.
[Try it.]
Ugh.
The maw of predation opened.
Beelzebub’s body, who was watching, stiffened.
I thought I had overcome it.
As the power of predation reappeared before my eyes, the trauma of the past recurred.
It was no different from Igmun.
[more… Have you become stronger?]
In the past, I was dragged into the world of images in the form of an alter ego.
It was not a power comparable to the doppelganger I faced at that time.
Predation used now.
The hundreds and thousands of teeth attached to its mouth are more compact and sharp, and contain the power to pierce even the main body of the Great Duke.
If you get hit by that attack, no matter how great you are.
[Disappears.]
Igmun muttered.
It’s never an illusion.
Kwaduk!!!
The predatory maw bit into Orgal’s strengthened body.
Quad deuk. Crack.
Orgal’s massive body was chewed up by predation.
The tendons were torn and the muscles turned into pieces of meat.
And yet.
[It’s not enough.]
Quad deuk!!
closely. Twisting. Wow.
Even while my body is being eaten.
Orgal succeeded in grabbing both sides of the maw’s teeth.
I spread my arms wide to both sides.
Ahh!!!
The maw of Predation was torn apart so easily that it seemed futile.
I gave up my flesh and tore off the flesh.
Two arms that were pieces of a rag were hanging from a large body and fluttering.
[….]
[Ignorant.]
[Puh-huh. It’s a masterpiece.]
This was the reaction of Igmun Beelzebub Jormungand, who was watching.
The doppelganger frowned and snapped his fingers.
Wow. Ugh. Ugh. Ugh.
In various places, maws of power no different from those from before were created one by one.
[…!!]
[…!!]
[….]
[The bugs.]
The number of maws that had already exceeded ten rushed at the princes.
Seeing the princes each using their powers to deal with the situation.
‘Now it’s finally catching fire.’
Only Taehyun was smiling.
