Episode 382
How many hours have passed like that?
Hwaaaaaaa.
From Gilpere’s body, a dark blue magic power rose that was incomparably darker than before and even darker than Taehyeon’s.
Quad deuk. Crack.
Her body began to regenerate at high speed due to the overflowing power.
[Finally…!!] After
losing her powers for a long time and living without desire, her eyes changed.
Taehyun looked at that with satisfaction.
‘There’s a lot of work to do, Gilper.’
* * *
When Taehyun surpassed the upper level and reached a level of power worthy of the highest level, he realized one thing.
Not all top species are the same.
Among them, those who are called pureblood or direct lineage are said to have more special powers.
Erebos, a direct descendant of the Giant King, was like that, the heads of the dragon tribe were like that, and Gilfer, the great evil before us, was like that.
The difference was expressed as ‘existence’ among them.
“Is that the original power?”
The number of great devils that Taehyun has met is five, including the ones from before.
Among them, the only ancient great devils were Gorfer and Gilfer.
Even then, Gorfer was insane and Gilfer had lost his powers.
But to Gilpert now, he is the alter ego of the archdukes.
I felt a presence similar to theirs.
‘Of course, compared to the main body of the archdukes, it was still a long way off.’
I didn’t say that thought out loud.
Because there is no benefit from wasting time.
[I never thought I would regain my power without obtaining it.]
I lost my power, but I kept my ancient memories, and now I have fully recovered my power.
The higher the status of a being, the slower its growth will be.
‘If I get my powers back, I’ll really become a monster.’
Of course, before that, you will need to absorb the power of other great devils to raise your level.
There were many archdemons remaining, and Taehyun’s skill proficiency would continue to increase.
“Then may I please tell you about our business?”
[Anything as long as we don’t have to deal with the Archduke right now.]
“….”
[….]
Gilper was the first to break the silence.
[…No way?]
“I guess it’s probably true, brother.”
[….]
Gilper sighed at Taehyeon’s friendly words.
But a contract is a contract.
Gilper had decided to walk along Taehyeon’s path.
[I hope it’s not Beelzebub.]
“I want to start by saying I’m sorry.”
[….]
* * *
The specific reason is hidden.
Taehyun revealed that he was looking for the fairy tribe.
[It’s a fairy race… It’s asking for something difficult from the beginning. I won’t ask how you found out about that race with dried seeds. However, given the risk, it would be better to deal with the Valkyries from before.]
Taehyun ignored Gilpere’s words.
Because I’m already planning to roll her as much as I can.
“Fairy tribe. Among them, the one I have business with is the Fairy King. “The name is probably Elven.”
[….]
When Taehyun did not give up his opinion, Gilper returned with his characteristic expressionless expression.
[Do you even know about the Fairy King? It must be an existence that no one has yet remembered.]
Unlike Typhon or Erebos.
Gilfer was accurately aware of the fairies.
Taehyun was confident that he had found the right partner.
“What a great secret. “Please tell me at least that whether he is dead or alive.”
[…It’s neither alive nor dead.]
‘As expected!!’
Taehyun’s eyes became bright.
This is because I thought that if he hadn’t died, he would have probably been sealed somewhere.
That alone was sufficient income.
On the other hand, Gilpere’s expression was not good.
“…?”
When I looked at him with a questioning expression, Gilper sighed.
[The fairy race is a species that disappeared a long time ago.]
“I guess so. But didn’t you say it with your own mouth? It is a state of being neither alive nor dead. “Doesn’t this mean a sealed state like Typhon?”
[Wrong.]
“…?”
The situation became even more unclear.
[They are a species that flourished before the King of Hades took hegemony. However, it collapsed miserably due to the alliance between Beelzebub and Diablo.]
Diablo.
It was a name Taehyun had heard several times.
Beelzebub Gorpher A monster who came from an ancient archdemon like Gilfer and ascended to the throne of the first Grand Duke along with Beelzebub.
He was also the one who destroyed the King before he could take control of the Abyss.
“If it’s not a seal, how can they still be alive?”
[Beelzebub is drunk.]
Gilfer frowned as if recalling a terrible memory.
“What do you mean by getting drunk….”
[That’s exactly what you said. Diablo stopped the fairy army, and Beelzebub’s army dealt with the Elven.]
[After a long battle, the Elven fell. And Beelzebub swallowed the Elf King’s body.]
“Swallow…? “Are you saying that Beelzebub was predating?”
[Not everyone uses amazing technology like you. I just put the Elven magic stone somewhere in my body. It may take a long time, but I will pickle it with the power and slowly melt it.]
“…!!”
It was something unexpected.
The situation was also worse than expected.
[Do you understand now? A considerable amount of time has already passed.]
“What is the probability that the Elven is alive?”
[Didn’t you see it a little while ago? What kind of power did the main demon gain by swallowing two babies called the Great Devil? If the Grand Duke swallows up the grand supply, then the turf war will no longer have any meaning.]
Even if it is subject to the restrictions set by the King of the Underworld.
By gaining the power to overwhelm other great dukes, you no longer have to bear the disadvantages of territory.
However, the turf war is not over yet.
[It means that Beelzebub was unable to completely swallow the Elven.]
I was relieved to hear those words.
“There will be no time to delay. “What should I do to retrieve the fairy king’s magic stone?”
Gilper continued his explanation with resignation.
[First, we have to surrender Beelzebub. Afterwards, you will have to separate the remnants of the Elven that it was unable to swallow. If you are the key, you can understand.]
No, Taehyun didn’t understand anything yet.
But there must have been a reason why the quest came to mind.
More than anything.
‘This is the memory the king showed me.’
Aside from simply regaining Typhon’s power, it was well worth risking his life.
[Is there a plan?]
“The giants will help.”
[It will be difficult to deal with Beelzebub as a fallen archduke… It is not easy to turn the attention of the ancient great evil who is protecting him right now.]
“Isn’t it you?”
Gilfer mentioned Mammon Mephisto Asura.
At first glance, they even seemed reluctant to fight, saying that even she, who had regained her strength, could not guarantee victory.
“It’s a combination of a fallen archduke and a devil seeking his power. “Doesn’t your heart swell just thinking about it?”
[…You’re out of your mind. Of course, that is similar to the King of the Underworld.]
“I take it as a compliment.”
It didn’t take long to come up with a plan.
* * *
The deepest part of the Abyss.
First hidden area.
Three great devils were meeting there.
[It’s been a long time since we’ve been together like this.]
The one who said that was Mammon, who is said to be the strongest of the five ancient great devils.
[How long are you going to play the role of leader, Mamon?]
[Asura, is your jealousy unbecoming of your authority?]
Asura and Mephisto exchanged jokes.
[You must have thought of it too, right? There is not much time left until Beelzebub digests the power of the Fairy King.]
[Oh, finally.]
[It took a long time.]
Just like Typhon and Erebos.
It was a little while ago that the three great devils remembered the existence of the fairies.
[The turf war will end as soon as the power is extinguished.]
[Who will be the first sacrifice?]
[Igmun. Their power has weakened recently.]
[They are vampires. It will be fun to tear and kill.]
Asura said, shaking his massive body.
[Asura. This battle-addicted guy.]
Mephisto slandered him.
Mamon continued.
[and. Gilper’s betrayal became certain. Prahra Menaka Deumus has disappeared.]
[Tsk tsk. Did he finally show his teeth?]
[It was planned. Also, the disappearance of those little guys.]
Unlike Mephisto Asura, who simply slanders.
Mamon had an accurate grasp of the situation.
[It is highly likely that information about the fairies went to Kim Tae-hyeon.]
[It is said that his prestige was great. It is a being that has already been swallowed up by the lord. What will that human being do?]
[The key is an unmeasurable variable. It’s better not to ignore them.]
[It doesn’t look good to be afraid of bugs or something, Mamon.]
Giggling.
Mephisto chuckled.
[Watch your mouth.]
As Mammon expressed his speculation, Asura intervened.
[Calm down. What Mephisto said was not wrong. However, as Mamon said, if it is the key, there is no way. That is, if he can handle the king’s power beyond what his original demons think.]
It was when the three great devils were talking about this.
[Mamon.]
The highest species under Mamon quietly appeared.
[Gilpere’s movements have been detected in Area 20. It is said that Rosaria’s contractor is also with them.]
[It can’t be this complicated.]
Mephisto was the first to leave.
Then Asura moved.
[That’s strange.]
Thinking that the situation was fitting perfectly, Mamon headed to the gate leading to Area 20.
* * *
The deepest layer.
Beelzebub Castle.
Squeak. Squeak. Wow.
There, Beelzebub was eating the five highest species.
It was a vampire monster.
In addition, sea current and beast tribe monsters that had already been eaten were rolling around with only their bones remaining.
[Kiaa…]
The vampire monster tried to resist using the power it received from Igmun.
Cheeeeeeeek.
It was unable to withstand Beelzebub’s poison and ended up melting away.
Unlike other monsters, it did not leave any bones behind.
Quaaaaaaaaa.
The poisonous magic power emitted from Beelzebub’s body swept through the area.
This is because his magical power has run out of proportion to the name of the Grand Duke.
[Tsk.]
Beelzebub clicked his tongue at the magical power that could not be controlled as intended.
[The humiliating day is not far away.]
Blink.
Beelzebub gritted his teeth.
Every time he got excited, the Fairy King’s power shook as if it would flow back at any moment.
Fairy King Elven.
It was a memory that even the Grand Duke had forgotten.
No, even if I didn’t remember it, time would have passed by now that I would have fully digested it.
It seemed like he had not been able to digest it properly due to the repeated tribal wars.
Is that all?
Taehyun Kim’s summoning of Igmun here and the summoning from the world of images further slowed down digestion, which was already slow.
If all these ordeals pass.
[Lucifer is no longer an opponent.]
Kill, kill, kill.
Beelzebub let out a frivolous laugh.
From rookies like Orgal.
Even rats like Jormungand.
I was already filled with pleasure at the thought of trampling on other archdukes.
[I will chew it all.]
Beelzebub became sensitive and showed his teeth.
That’s it.
Twenty gates leading to hidden areas.
In one of them, the face of the Great Devil was reflected.
The fifteenth great devil.
Mastema.
Among Beelzebub’s descendants, he was the only one with the power of the Gate.
[What is happening?]
[Beelzebub. Kim Tae-hyun has been captured.]
[…!!]
[He is currently trapped within the gate barrier. If you give me an order, I will handle it myself.]
Let Beelzebub’s red eyes shake for a moment.
Giggle, giggle, giggle.
A creepy laugh burst out from the torn mouth.
[Open the gate. Bonma will handle it directly.]
[Respectful name.]
Kwaaaa.
The Great Devil’s face disappeared and the gate to the hidden area opened.
Beelzebub crossed the gate without hesitation.
As soon as possible.
This is because I want to tear off Kim Tae-hyun’s limbs and use my power to pickle and pickle him into submission.
[Where is he? Where is he…]
Beelzebub, who was looking for Mastema, stopped talking.
The place where the gate was created was clearly a hidden area.
Because I saw some people who shouldn’t be there.
“Welcome, Beelzebub.”
Taehyun, who has unleashed his magical power, is the master of this domain.
It welcomed its owner.
[Kim Tae-hyun….]
Rosaria Typhon Igmun Gilfer and the seven dragon clan elders were surrounding him.
