Episode 426
Quad Deuk!!
The cut skin began to regenerate at high speed.
I felt a sense of déjà vu from the regenerating magic power.
The speed is sufficient to call it ultra-fast playback.
It was strange.
It was a feeling I never felt when dealing with Typhon and Gilfer.
“It’s a player replacement. “The Great Devil.”
Even when Gilfer and Typhon retreated, Mephisto did not understand the reason.
Taehyun chuckled looking at that.
It was the smile that Diablo and Mephisto had seen just a moment ago.
How dare an insignificant human being imitate himself as a grand duke and Diablo, who regained his status as a grand duke…
[…Diablo…?]
A thought suddenly occurred to Mephisto, and he suddenly searched his surroundings.
Diablo is resurrected.
The Lord of Dread was nowhere to be seen.
Not only did it disappear from sight, but its presence in the area was completely erased.
There was no way the Archduke’s powerful presence could be hidden.
It’s not just Diablo’s existence that has been erased.
[….]
I forgot. Flash.
Like blinking.
Even at this moment, my memories of Diablo were fading.
It was as if he had been under the mental control of a dream demon.
[No way… No way.]
At the same time Mephisto came up with that assumption.
Damn. Damn it.
I heard something breaking in my head.
The cracks spread uncontrollably, as if swept away by waves.
[What is this…]
Mephisto radiated energy and tried his best to stop the cracks spreading inside.
If this continues, the eroded mind will cause the body to collapse.
“It’s too late to notice.”
Taehyun clicked his tongue and let me know that it was already too late.
It just slows down time.
A crack in the mind will eventually cause permanent damage to the vaunted magic gemstone.
Despite the blatant ridicule, Mephisto focused on controlling his magic power.
As a result, it was possible to prevent the endlessly spreading crack from spreading to the magic gemstone.
“Hoo.”
Red eye and blue eye.
Taehyun, who was watching the entire process with the ‘eyes of an observer’, was slightly impressed.
Still, it seems like the hypnosis didn’t completely work as he was in the position of archduke from the beginning.
I muttered that to myself.
[….]
Only then did Mephisto fully understand the situation.
Diablo was also hypnotized by Taehyun Kim.
The reason Diablo regained its status was simply hypnosis.
Oh soso.
Goosebumps appeared on Mephisto’s body as he hunted countless souls.
Isn’t this like dealing with the queen of nightmares?
No, rather, Taehyun was using his mind control ability more skillfully than Rosaria, who was unable to use her powers properly for various reasons.
“Now I have a face I like.”
Taehyun said that and stood in front of Mephisto.
[Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk
.
Mephisto burst into laughter.
It wasn’t desperation.
Diablo, who was just an ancient great evil, was himself a prince.
[They say they’re being bullied by people who imitate the Great Devil.]
It’s surprising.
Mephisto muttered this over and over again.
“What difference will it make if I come and be surprised now?”
He got on Mephisto’s nerves by saying that Diablo, who went first, was waiting and that he should hurry up and follow him.
Mephisto, who stopped his mad rage, faced Taehyun’s red eyes.
[Kim Tae-hyun. The key to the King of the Underworld and the contractor of Grand Duke Rosaria. I will make an offer to you.]
Mephisto emphasized that Taehyeon was the ‘key’ and ‘contractor.’
This is to deny that Taehyun has reached the rank of grand duke.
That intention was obvious and laughter escaped me.
‘Nothing like psychological warfare.’
Nevertheless, he gave permission with a gesture of his chin to play with that three-inch tongue once in a while.
Mephisto’s next suggestion was not surprising.
[How about a battle between the two of us?]
Haven’t we already lost a lot of people in the battle so far?
He casually said something obvious, asking if there was a need to damage the power of the lower world.
The attitude that he rationalized only after losing so many of his subordinates and Diablo was so ridiculous.
Taehyun couldn’t hold back any longer and burst out laughing.
Mephisto frowned.
This is because he instinctively felt that his offer would be rejected.
“It’s also funny. “It’s like he’s casually throwing out an offer that he himself rejected just a moment ago.”
[If you want to refuse…]
“Call.”
[…?]
“I will accept the offer. “But I have to add some conditions.”
[…Say.]
“He who wins takes everything. Both ownership of the body and ownership of memories.”
[…!!]
Mephisto’s eyes widened for a moment at the unexpected suggestion.
Kill, kill, kill.
He let out a wicked laugh.
[You guy. You plan to restore Gilfer.]
“It’s none of your business, is it?”
Mephisto regained his original composure.
This is because he thought he took the bait by saying that he would just restore the status of someone like Guilper.
[okay. It’s not something the main demon cares about.]
Tiring.
[Skill Ruler of Desire (???) has been activated. [Specify the target.]
Dark blue magical energy bloomed from Taehyun’s body.
Mephisto unleashed his magic power.
‘Soul’ and ‘desire’.
As the mutual goals were clear, the contract went smoothly.
To prepare for any unexpected situation, a double contract was created with two powers.
[Kim Tae-hyun. Don’t take Mephisto lightly. This guy is hiding a secret.]
Gilper warned that this is not all the power this guy has.
[It’s not that I don’t trust the contractor, but keep in mind that the main body will intervene if things get at a disadvantage.]
Typhon, who felt humiliated by the fact that he couldn’t handle it properly, also said the same thing.
“There’s nothing to worry about.”
Taehyun once again released the magic he had been storing up.
[…Is it the same level?]
[…It’s the same level.]
Gilfer and Typhon muttered as they shook their heads.
Compared to what Mephisto is emitting, it is not superior or inferior in any way.
That also meant that Taehyun was controlling his power.
[…A monster.]
[…A monster.]
As Taehyun listened to their words, he felt a more familiar magical energy.
He assimilated with the Divine Beast and achieved the rank of Grand Duke, and has yet to engage in a proper battle.
‘Diablo wasn’t even worthy of being an opponent.’
Before crossing the gate from Earth.
Just in case, I used the power of mind control to deal with the imperfect Diablo.
Mephisto from a moment ago was no different.
Originally, it would have been impossible to hypnotize him without him noticing.
Assimilation with Diablo’s magic gave Taehyun’s magic a chance to penetrate.
And now.
The guy escaped Taehyun’s hypnosis with his own strength.
Great supply monster.
It was a good opponent to test his strength in preparation for the upcoming battle with the Archduke.
Tiring.
[Skill Apocalypse (???) has been activated. Specifies the target.]
Huaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah?
Just like it was with Diablo.
A target-specific darkness descended on the area.
[indeed. [It is indeed an unpleasant darkness.]
Mephisto, who felt all the skills weighing down his body, commented so.
Contrary to what he said, it seemed bearable.
Sigh. Churrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Suddenly!!
Mephisto lightly swung his hand and cut off the chains surrounding his body and released the power of poison, melting the chains throughout the area.
Taehyun looked at that with delight.
This is because, unlike Diablo, his resistance was satisfactory.
[This probably isn’t all there is to catch. Do your best.]
It seemed like the strong were giving in to the players as if they were considerate of the weak.
You are confident.
It is a contract made between two powers in the form of a contract.
No one can interfere, and anyone who tries to interfere and prevent the performance of the contract will be severely harmed.
The source of that confidence was power.
My own power, ‘soul’.
‘Poison’, the power of Beelzebub.
And ‘Fear’, Diablo’s power that briefly shared its power.
Others thought he had been defeated again because Diablo was destroyed, but Mephisto knew.
Just by embodying the three powers in his body for a moment, he had already become a different being from before.
I have reached a point where I can become an archduke whenever I want.
[Mammon and Asura. If they find out, they’ll hit the ground and regret it.]
Chuckle.
Mephisto laughed at his brothers who had not been able to reach complete supply for a long time.
Taehyun tilted his head as he looked at Mephisto.
“What a strange guy.”
[Cluck, click. That’s how I see you in my mother’s eyes.]
“No, really.”
Taehyun interrupts Mephisto.
He told me one thing he didn’t know.
The King of Underworld used the power of reincarnation and there was a problem with your memories.
“The power of large-scale supply that you know. “It is merely suppressed due to the restrictions of the Abyss.”
[…?]
“Well, even Rosaria and Gilfer can’t say anything, so there’s no way that you and the like can remember.”
[What nonsense are you talking about?]
“It is not a weakened anti-aircraft force, but a power that can be used by a pre-restricted anti-aircraft gun.”
[….]
“You are mistaking the extent of its power.”
Quaaaaa.
Taehyun strengthened his magical power.
[What the…!!]
“Mephisto. “I hope you can endure it for a little while.”
Taehyun said with a meaningful smile.
There are a lot of technologies to experiment with.
They say they need to focus on their boasting ultra-fast playback capabilities.
Tiring.
[Skill Great Devil’s Heart (???) has been strengthened. Magic consumption is accelerated.]
[Skill True Blood (???) has been strengthened. Magic consumption is accelerated.]
[Skill Great Demonization (???) has been strengthened. Magic consumption is accelerated.]
[The skill Dragon’s Rage (???) has been strengthened. Magic consumption is accelerated.]
[The skill Deep Sea Runaway (???) has been strengthened. Magic power consumption accelerates.]
Coo coo coo coo.
Quaaaaaaaaa.
Tsuzzzzzzzz.
That’s it.
Hwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
The power of poison and fear that he could not fully master.
The overflowing magical power containing all the great powers that surpassed it surrounded Mephisto like a tidal wave.
[This….]
“Let’s test our physical strength first.”
Taehyun stabbed Mephisto in the chest with his long fingernails.
Phew.
The thorns were inserted gently, as if splitting tofu.
* * *
Taehyun looked down at Mephisto.
A huge horn, wing tail, and magic stone symbolizing the Great Devil.
Its former grandeur was nowhere to be seen in its torn and shattered appearance.
[Ka… Ha….]
Mephisto let out a moan that was like a scream.
I belatedly chuckled at my own inability to play anymore.
“But I held on pretty well.”
Cook, cook.
Taehyun stabbed Mephisto’s body with his thorn-like nails.
A hole was created in the ancient great evil’s rigid body.
[I admit it. You… It is not the main horse’s opponent. However, it won’t be enough against the upper world… Let’s join hands with the demons. The main demon will nominate you as the new demon king. Mammon and Asura are the original demons….]
He said that he would strengthen Gorfer’s power with his power and that it would be more helpful than Gilfer, who is half a great devil.
He was talking gibberish to himself.
“Mephisto. You disappoint me to the end. “Accept the contract.”
[…Demon King… I will help you obtain the power of Beelzebub…]
I said I would betray my master with three inches of my tongue.
“I don’t need him anymore.”
[For a tribal war, even the power of a single Archduke…]
“It’s important. But I think it would be better to get rid of this guy if he only wants to stab you in the back.
[….]
“And.”
Taehyun continued.
“If it’s the new Demon King, there’s someone I’ve appointed.”
[Gilfer is worthy of being a demon king…]
“That’s none of your business. “Just fulfill your contract and go to hell.”
After a moment of silence.
[The power of the original demon… no one can take it away.]
Mephisto spoke as if chewing and spitting out.
I could see magical power gathering in the cracked magic gemstone.
[No one…!! I will use my power…]
“Shut up.”
Tiring.
[Skill Ataraxia(???) has been activated. Specifies the target.]
[Skill Ataraxia (???) has been strengthened. Magic consumption is accelerated.]
“Give it to me.”
