Episode 456:
Lucifer.
He is the only Grand Duke that Taehyun has not encountered yet.
“Former master of the First World.”
Taehyun mentioned Lucifer’s past, recalling the memory he saw the moment he was on his way to the upper world.
[…!!]
[….]
[….]
[…?]
I also paid attention to the group members showing different reactions.
‘This makes it clear.’
Typhon, who seemed the most surprised, had incomplete memories of the race war.
‘I guess that means Rosaria and Gilper remember most of it.’
In Gilper’s case, it could be assumed that he avoided the Underworld King’s magic by throwing away his powers, and in the case of Rosaria, he avoided the Underworld King’s magic through means related to the Underworld King.
Tolkien, who had recently experienced the disappearance of a species in the underworld, seemed confused as he did not know what he was talking about.
and.
[I learned this through the Divine Beast.]
The Elven said in her head.
“okay. “After all, you knew that too.”
The Elven, who was the last of the group to wake up, seemed to have quickly regained her memories through the fairy tale of the divine beast.
[Just because you remember something doesn’t mean you can always say it out loud.]
Taehyun nodded silently.
‘Words have power.’
Following Rosaria Gilfer, even the Elven repeated those words with emphasis.
“So what is Lucifer doing?”
[It seems like he has come into contact with the absolute being of the upper world.]
“Suddenly?”
It was sudden, but not particularly surprising.
[It’s okay to say suddenly. [This guy has always been dissatisfied with the position of Grand Duke.]
He was unable to give up his habit of being the master of the heavens, so it is said that he was the most arrogant among the Grand Dukes.
[It was confirmed that there was contact with the absolutes of the 10th and 7th heavens. His current contractor is Jormungand Orgal Hazard. And they are attacking demon territory.]
“…Cody Cruz.”
It was certainly nice to know that he was alive, but it was bittersweet to know that he was acting as the Archduke’s puppet.
[You are having sentimental thoughts. I don’t know what it was like in the past, but now it is a clear enemy. They say they have already caught quite a few great devils.]
As he said that, he glanced at Gilfer.
This is because even though she became the new Demon King, she had not yet formed a force.
Currently, Beelzebub’s power is inherited by Mammon and Asura.
Originally, Gilper had planned to immediately deal with Mamon and Asura and take control of the demon race when Taehyeon returns.
Since Lucifer, who could act as a big variable, had moved, it was not easy to act.
“Even if the devil tribe is like that, what about Orgal? No matter how strong Cody is, he won’t be able to handle the attack.”
[They say Orgal and Beelzebub’s contract are in Lucifer’s hands. Since a new contract has been signed, the risk may have disappeared, but Lucifer must have done something.]
[There are many strange things in the powers of the Elyos.]
Tolkien added.
Taehyun summarized the events that occurred during his recovery.
Lucifer appears to have made some kind of deal with the Absolutes of the Upper World, and the army led by Cody Cruz is currently putting pressure on the Demonic Beasts, Dragons, and Sea Currents.
It is said that the demon tribe and the ocean current tribe have formed an alliance to fight against each other, but a delicate balance is being maintained by Igmun, who is on the front line.
“There is no such thing as shit. “I need to end the turf war soon.”
Taehyun expressed his feelings.
A formal contract has already been made with the princes except Lucifer.
There was nothing to hesitate about.
“That’s why you came up with this plan.”
The attempt was to break the tense balance by revealing this side’s power.
The current Lucifer will definitely make some moves.
[okay. This is to attract Jormungand and Igmun. It is also to hunt down the remaining forces of the demon race and Lucifer.]
[Lucifer’s power is stronger than expected. If things continue like this, they will invade here.]
It is said that even Kassim Zort is being held captive.
It will only be a matter of time before the coordinates of this place are figured out.
[What are you going to do?]
Everyone’s eyes turned to Taehyun.
“Let everyone go back to their respective areas. The move will be in a month. The goal is….”
Without the slightest hesitation.
Taehyun mentioned the name of his prey.
* * *
The upper world.
Somewhere in the 10 heavens.
There Horus groaned.
Cheongan lost to Taehyun.
This was due to the aftereffects of losing Ra’s eyes, which contained the power of the sun.
The Absolute Anubis, who was watching this, clicked his tongue.
This is because it is unfamiliar to see Horus, who has always been confident, like this.
However, I also did not know that it was something I would experience at least once.
[So you didn’t say that. Don’t act rashly just because you took the Eye of Ra.]
[If you’re going to say something like that, get out of there… I don’t even have the energy to listen to that kind of sound right now.] I
shook my head for a moment at the sight of Horus growling. Anubis opened his mouth.
[Kim Tae-hyun. That guy is the key to the King of the Underworld.]
[…!!]
Horus’s remaining blue eyes were shaken by the unexpected information.
[I guess you didn’t know either. Well, this is something I also learned while visiting the underworld.]
[Then… that guy…]
Horus mentioned the doppelganger he saw in the world of images.
[okay. He must be someone related to the power of the Underworld King. In any case, it turned out to be ridiculous. I lost Ra’s eye to a key or something.]
[Shut up…]
[You’d better not talk to me like that. Among the absolute beings of the 10 heavens, there is no one who cares about you as much as I do, right?]
Horus only gritted his teeth as the words were not wrong.
[What I need is not nagging, but a method. A way to get the Eye of Ra back from that guy.]
[Are you planning on going down to the underworld?]
[Nothing can’t be done.]
Any absolute being is allowed to approach the Divine Beast.
However.
[If you go down to your current state, there is a high risk of being hunted by the monsters you consider so insignificant.]
Just as the King of Upper World’s magic acts on the upper world.
The King of the Underworld’s magic works in the Underworld.
No matter how absolute one is, he cannot guarantee his safety.
Is that all?
[You are a shame that is so close to being destroyed. I assure you. If I went to the underworld in my current state, not only would I get my eyes back, but what was left would be taken away. It’s so brutal these days.]
[You’re arrogant. […]
Anubis sighed at Horus’ endless arrogance
.
He also became the Absolute not long ago, but Horus became the Absolute even later.
[The Eye of Ra received from Osiris as a trophy of the civil war.]
With that alone, Horus’s power of existence is at the highest level among the absolutes of the 10 heavenly realms.
[You lack experience.]
Anubis said without hiding his true feelings.
[Tell him to shut up….]
[I’ll help you.]
[….]
[No matter what, he’s not the successor to Osiris.]
Grinning.
The corners of Horus’ mouth rose.
[Now it makes sense, my friend.]
Anubis shook his head again at the sight of Horus only listening to what he wanted to hear.
[However, I need to change my plan a bit. It is true that you can use the Divine Water to go down, but you need Odin’s runes to avoid the Underworld King’s spell.] […
How can you obtain such an item…]
[Don’t worry. Because I have it.]
After saying that, Anubis took out the rune from his pocket and threw it.
Horus grabbed it without difficulty and examined the mysterious object.
[This is a rune provided by Osiris from Odin. I’m saving it for the next mission. However, that is not enough.]
It was said that the only way to avoid the collapse of existence through runes was for a limited time.
[Meet Lucifer before the rune’s time runs out.]
[Lucifer? Are you talking about a fallen traitor from the first heaven?]
[There is nothing to look at with those eyes. Even though I was demolished, wasn’t I the master of the 1000 Realm? It still hides a force that cannot be ignored.]
[….]
[Trust me, Horus.]
[I will believe it. Because there is no time.]
The eyes of the moon have opposite qualities to those of the sun.
It is a power that even the person who possesses that power can barely control.
Even a contractor of the Underworld King may not be able to fully digest that power.
[If we don’t find it as soon as possible, this incident will reach the ears of other absolutes.]
If that happens, Osiris’ honor will be tarnished.
[Don’t worry too much. Unlike Lucifer, he is a humble being from birth. Even if it were a guy from the world of images, the power of the key would be nothing.]
He asserted that no one would be able to covet the power of the upper world.
* * *
A month passed quickly.
Taehyeon, entangled in the branches of the divine tree, sat cross-legged and controlled the power within his body.
[After the eyes of the Grand Duke, they are the eyes of the Absolute. What kind of hybrid is this? Well, access to Void Rock will become easier.]
“The upper bounds have big variables.”
The only way to access Void Rock is after the turf war.
So, he said he would completely deal with it starting from the lower level.
at that time.
Wow.
The space inside the Divine Beast was torn apart and Tolkien came in.
[Brother, we are ready.]
“What about that?”
Taehyun asked, looking at the hammer Tolkien was holding.
[It is a tool created with great care for today. It’s not enough compared to what the Hephaestus guy in the upper world has, but as time goes by…]
“Stop.”
Taehyun raised his hand to stop Tolkien, who was starting to chatter.
“Quite a bit of time has already been delayed. “Let’s get started right away.”
[hmm. Since my brother wants it, I will work quickly.]
Tolkien stood in front of Taehyeon, who was sitting cross-legged.
Although they were small in stature and their eye level was similar, I felt quite intimidated by their bulging muscles and hammer.
Huh. Huh. Phew.
Tolkien began to swing the hammer vigorously, as if he was warming up.
Gulp.
Taehyun swallowed dryly as the anxiety overtook him.
Suddenly, a question came to mind.
“for a moment. Now that I think about it, why do I need a hammer to touch the status window?”
[Oh, there’s nothing to be nervous about. It’s just a formal tool.]
“…!!”
Taehyeon hurriedly released his lotus position and shouted to loosen the branches of the sacred tree.
[Maybe a little dizzy?]
Boom!!
After saying that, Tolkien hit Taehyun with a hammer.
[This crazy dwarf…!!]
The last of the Elven’s swear words.
My consciousness was dark.
* * *
The deepest layer. Temple of Blood.
[Congratulations, king, on your complete recovery of strength.]
[Finally…]
Igmun was pleased with the blood-red magic that enveloped his body.
He took to the forefront of the turf war and absorbed numerous demons.
The number of low-level great devils he hunted was five, two intermediate-level great devils, and two high-level great devils.
and.
[Asura. That guy was the most delicious.]
Asura, the ancient great devil.
After Beelzebub disappeared, he was leading the demon race along with Mammon.
Even though more than half of the vampire clan’s power was sacrificed to Mammon to lure him out.
[It is nothing compared to this power.]
Igmun savored the intensity of his magical power.
After experiencing despair, I regained my sense of existence.
That experience brought greater growth to Igmun.
[What do you plan to do from now on…]
Igmun smiled bitterly at Verona’s words.
The person who caused his downfall and the new contract.
It’s because it reminded me of Taehyun.
[I have to eat.]
[The Grand Dukes are guarding the surroundings. If you give us an order, we will lure you out.]
Loyal Verona said he would gather all the scattered top-ranking members.
at that time.
[O king. [This is a messenger from Rosaria.] Turan,
another top-ranking member, brought a vampire monster.
Rosaria’s specialty is conveying her will by mind-controlling other species.
She opened her mouth through the body of a vampire monster.
[Igmun. It was running wild and making a lot of noise.]
[I saw that the thing that had been quiet was moving, and it seems that it was Kim Tae-hyun who ordered it.] [
How about you be a little more polite to your master?]
[You’re talking bullshit with sincerity. So, you must have something to say, right? ]
We don’t usually get along well.
Igmun and Rosaria did not hesitate to mock.
