Episode 591
591. Side Story Demon God (3)
Great Demon. King of all demons. One of the old gods.
The red reptile’s eyes look towards Taishan.
[…Amazing.]
Baal muttered as if he was interested.
[I can’t read.]
Baal is an ancient god who existed before the beginning. There was nothing he couldn’t read.
Until now.
But I knew one thing.
strong.
So much so that you can even call yourself a godfather. I couldn’t believe how something like this could exist.
[Have you come to conquer this place?]
“Then?”
Baal smiled bitterly.
[It’s my job to prevent intrusions, but… I don’t think it’s meaningful. I hope that doesn’t happen.]
The fight itself doesn’t work. That was Baal’s conclusion.
Taesan answered calmly.
“You do not have to worry. “Because I have no intention of fighting.”
[That’s a good thing.]
Baal was truly relieved. I don’t think it’s a lie. There is no reason for a being of that level to tell lies. He relaxed and asked leisurely.
[Then what did you come to the Demon World for?]
“Travel.”
[Travel?]
Baal laughed happily.
[It’s a trip. For what?]
“Do I really have to answer?”
[There is no need for that. You can’t trust me.]
Taesan said while looking at Baal.
“You are not hostile or afraid of me.”
[Because there is no point in antagonizing a strong person like you.]
“I just don’t see it that way.”
The only thing in Baal’s eyes was curiosity and joy. There was not a trace of hostility or fear.
[Well… other ancient gods would have been afraid of you or tried to fight you somehow, but I’m not that interested.]
‘Is this an old god here too?’
The basic terminology was not much different from today. Baal spoke in a tone filled with laughter.
[The same goes for you.]
Taesan was no different in not showing hostility.
[It doesn’t seem like we exist. If I had to be specific, it looks closer to space. Beings in the universe hate us and want to kill us. But I don’t see any such sign from you.]
The reptile’s eyes scan Taishan as if licking it.
[…In fact, I even feel a familiarity, as if he knows me.]
“I’m also unique like you.”
[It’s fun.]
Baal chuckles.
[Do you like it. Mighty dysentery. How about having an in-depth conversation with me, an old god?]
Taesan nodded. Baal laughed happily and clapped his hands.
And the space turns over.
Taishan arrived in the middle of the huge castle.
[This is my own castle that the demon god made for me. This is my first time inviting someone.]
Masin. But not Lucifer. You’re probably referring to an old demon god.
Taesan sat on the chair Baal had made. Baal personally picked up the teapot and poured tea.
[It’s a byproduct of the universe. The other elder gods despise it as a crude organic product, but it tastes good and they enjoy it.]
Baal sat across from Taishan.
[Then let’s talk. I always wondered. What do the beings of the universe, especially the transcendent ones, think about us?]
“I don’t know.”
[…You don’t know?]
“Because I’ve never met another transcendental person.”
[Ah.]
Baal nodded as if he had realized something.
[It’s a being close to the universe, but it doesn’t seem to have any particular connection to them. I have to explain it here.]
Baal holds up a teacup.
[You are hostile and hate us.]
Gosin.
Immutable beings that existed before the creation of the universe.
From the perspective of the universe, they were nothing more than foreign substances.
[And I think the hatred is justified. You develop and move forward. It brings about change.]
The decoration of the teacup was beautiful. The scent of the tea was also very good, so it seemed difficult to make with any amount of effort.
[But we are just rotten beings that cannot be shaken. It’s hard to even express that it’s alive. Just because you are strong, you are defiled, trampled, and crushed.]
The ancient gods are immutable and cannot die.
[What do you think about us?]
“I don’t know.”
Taesan said indifferently.
“You are worthy of what you are. “It doesn’t really matter as long as it doesn’t harm me.”
Taesan didn’t think much about the existence of Gosin itself. They only trampled on it because they threatened the Earth and were hostile to Mount Tai.
The corners of Baal’s eyes furrowed as if he liked Taesan’s answer.
[You are definitely unique. What is your name?]
“Kang Taesan.”
[okay. Taesan Kang. I am Baal. He holds the title of Great Devil. You said you came here for a trip. Well then, let’s make a deal. Can you tell me a story?]
“What?”
[What have you built and what hardships have you gone through?]
Baal said with a curious face.
[Then I will show you something to help you enjoy your trip.]
There was no reason to refuse. After all, future Baal knew everything. Taesan explained it to Baal with appropriate adaptations.
Baal, who had been silently listening to the story, muttered.
[The direction is different, but so are you.]
“What?”
[A weak, young being fought for his life. He sacrificed himself for life and eventually made a difference. I’m jealous.]
It was a calm but emotional voice. Baal stood up.
[I guess I should repay them for hearing good things.]
Baal pulls the air. The space is torn apart and another place in the demon world is revealed.
[Follow me. I’ll show you my own entertainment.]
* * *
Baal and Taesan walked through the demon world.
We gradually headed towards the outskirts of the demon world, a place no one had ever been to.
“Where are you going?”
[Here, demons are livestock.]
These were not empty words or a source of ridicule. In a pure sense, demons were livestock.
[For them, language does not exist. The same goes for intact intelligence. They are nothing more than animals.]
Baal snaps his fingers. The stomach that was in front of me slowly begins to release.
[But can they really develop like humans? I’m personally curious.]
Baal’s camouflage is lifted and we can see beyond.
It’s a small town there.
[It’s my little pastime.]
What you see are hundreds of demons.
They were working the land, building houses, and living in a small village. There were old people, young people, and babies. They were doing their own work and growing the village. Baal approached them.
“Oh oh!”
“Savior! “It’s been a few years since you came back!”
And the demons welcomed Baal. He approached Baal with a face full of faith and trust.
[okay. How is everyone doing?]
“Yes! look!”
The boy waves his hand. At the end, a jet-black energy disperses with a crackling sound.
Taesan knew what that was.
That was black magic using demonic energy.
The boy said with a confident face.
“I’m still not good enough compared to the village chief, but I’m getting stronger too! “With this, we will punish our enemies and save our people!”
In front of Baal, the boy was saying that he would deal with the old gods.
And Baal welcomed him with laughter.
[Cheer up. One day you will be able to achieve your goal.]
“Yes!”
The boy spoke bravely.
Those who followed all clung to Baal and wanted praise from him. It looked like a well-trained puppy. Baal answered each one of them.
It was only after a while that they noticed about Taishan.
“This person…”
[He is my colleague.]
“Oh! “The Savior’s Companion!”
“Oooh!”
An envious gaze is directed towards Taesan. Baal calmed them down.
[Can you calm down and get out of the way? I want to see the village chief’s face after a long time.]
“Ah. yes yes!”
“sorry!”
The demons quickly got out of the way. Baal walked through the village with Taesan.
“What did you do?”
[It’s just a simple way to kill time.]
Baal smiled slightly.
[Demons are livestock. They have no complete intelligence or even their own language. However, as a result of dissecting their corpses, there is no significant structural difference from humans. Then, they too can develop and move forward.]
Learn languages, develop strength, and build knowledge.
[A long time ago. Several dozen demons were brought here. They died of old age here without accomplishing anything. After that, several dozen people were brought back. They lived here with the legacy left behind by previous demons.]
Life does not die with bare hands. They leave their legacy.
[I also made appropriate interventions. The magic they deal with is one example. By repeating the process tens of thousands of times, they eventually created their own language and culture.]
This was a small civilization created by Baal.
[After that, it was pretty stable. There were hundreds of destructions and many times they lost their own language, but they somehow managed to maintain it.]
‘The scale is different.’
It was no different from artificially creating a civilization and a race. But there were doubts.
“Why did you do this?”
Baal is an old god. Whether demons are livestock or gain intelligence, they have no meaning or value to him.
[It’s just a simple way to kill time. Nothing more.]
Baal said lazily.
They arrived at the largest building. When we went inside, there was a man sitting.
“I was waiting. “Savior.”
[okay. It’s been ten years. The village must have been well managed.]
“Because the Savior himself ordered it. Even if it’s not that. They are my people. “If I don’t lead, who will lead?”
The man bowed politely.
‘Strong.’
The man was quite strong.
Although he was at the very end, he had reached the level of an immortal. In this small space, it meant that the man’s talent was considerable. The man glanced at Taesan.
“The person next to you is…”
[My colleague.]
“Savior’s colleague… This is my first time meeting you. nice to meet you.”
[okay. You seem to be doing well. Not bad.]
“Yes. And… it’s finally time.”
[….]
Baal frowned at the man’s words.
[Do you really intend to do this?]
“I have no intention of backing down.”
The man shouted proudly.
“I will liberate my people and conquer the demon world that we should have originally ruled!”
