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Translator: FusionX
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[This f**ker is just so OP…]
What the hell was he doing in hell?
Wow, he just one-shotted him without even trying.
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The conclusion was simple. The subjugation of the newly appeared demon, Dantalion, had failed. The knights had failed to capture the demon and were forced to retreat.
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[What are Dantalion’s abilities anyway?]
He blocks all attacks and can immobilize people.
And his attacks are basically one-hit kills with the flick of a finger.
He’s doing everything by himself lol
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[Seems like a mage, right?]
[No duh, Sherlock]
[What was that when dozens of people were wiped out at once? My streamer died then, too.]
[It was a magic spell.]
[No duh, Sherlock]
[Very helpful response ^^]
The biggest reason for the failure was, of course, the demon Dantalion’s strength.
It was impossible to deal with a foe who could spam magic spells relentlessly with that frail body. Both otherworlders and NPCs were mowed down by the continuous barrage of powerful magic.
The problem was that he was a mage with numerous wide-area attacks.
Charging in with large numbers was useless, as many were wiped out with a single spell.
Sending in the otherworlders first, as they had done previously, only bought him more time.
Well… the subjugation itself had gone relatively smoothly.
The demon’s magic was powerful, but it was still just one individual. If they pushed on a large scale, it would eventually be overwhelmed.
And there were strong individuals among the human forces. They were capable of exploiting an opening to attack Dantalion’s frail body.
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[But honestly, they could have won, right?]
If it weren’t for those damn Lemegeton, they wouldn’t have had to retreat.
Those cultists are useless in the game.
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[Right? lol]
[I didn’t expect them to just charge in like that at the end.]
But this time, Lemegeton had intervened at the last moment.
Compared to the Andromalius subjugation, the demon itself was stronger, and the cult had more members. They were now strong enough to interfere in such a large-scale battle.
Thanks to them, the subjugation force had to return to their respective countries having accomplished nothing, only confirming that this demon couldn’t be easily defeated.
So, what was the demon, who had escaped thanks to Lemegeton, doing now?
Well…
While most players joined Lemegeton because of Seere, that wasn’t the only reason. Many players joined for other reasons. Some were simply curious about this new faction.
Some followed friends, and some hoped to receive quests.
And some thought,
‘Maybe I can get more views if I stream as a member of Lemegeton?’
The streamer “YeopYeop” was one such person. And she didn’t regret that choice. A nobody streamer, she had grown into a mid-tier streamer thanks to Lemegeton’s unique appeal.
Just a few stories about Lemegeton during her talk streams would attract thousands of viewers. Even though it was a villainous organization, it was still one of the choices available to players.
People were curious about it.
Thanks to this, YeopYeop was currently raking in the views.
She praised her past self for joining Lemegeton. And that praise continued even now, with the demon Dantalion right in front of her.
“Phew, thanks to you, we escaped without much trouble. By the way, who are you?”
“It was nothing. I am the Fourth District Manager, Harold.”
YeopYeop, who had been diligently working with Lemegeton, had become a talented individual capable of participating in important missions with other executives.
She was a high-level player, and as an otherworlder, she could respawn after death. She was perfect for dangerous missions.
She thought, looking at the demon whose face was constantly shifting.
‘This is an opportunity!’
She’d never imagined she would get to see a demon up close, not even during Seere’s time. This was a story that would bring in a ton of views.
Of course, this demon was very different from Seere.
Just looking at Seere made her laugh, but this demon just made her skin crawl. It had a ‘male’ body… but the face was utterly grotesque. Its facial muscles constantly moved, changing its features.
‘Ugh, it’s so creepy…’
She just felt disgusted.
This game really had some gory elements in the strangest places. Well, it did make it seem more like a demon…
As she was thinking that.
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Dantalion suddenly turned his gaze towards her. It was still smiling politely, but YeopYeop only felt fear. She’d expected him to keep talking to the District Manager.
Why was he suddenly looking at her, standing behind him like a folding screen?
As she wondered, Dantalion asked,
“You’re an otherworlder, aren’t you? And you’re streaming?”
“Huh? Ah, yes. That’s right…”
YeopYeop was momentarily flustered but managed to nod.
She cursed inwardly.
‘Damn it…’
How did he know she was a streamer when she hadn’t said anything? Could he read player logs or capsule data? Confusion filled her mind.
Dantalion continued,
“A word of advice. Please be careful with your thoughts in front of me.”
“Ah, yes… I understand.”
Honestly, she didn’t understand what he meant, but YeopYeop nodded anyway. She didn’t want to attract any more of his attention.
“So, what do you hope to gain by helping me?”
Fortunately, Dantalion’s attention quickly shifted. As they arrived at Lemegeton’s base, he asked the District Manager.
The District Manager bowed respectfully and said,
“How could I dare to expect anything from you, Dantalion-nim? I am merely grateful to be able to serve you.”
“…Such lies. I thank you for your respect, but please don’t beat around the bush. I dislike those who are two-faced.”
A chilling undertone laced his still-smiling words.
The District Manager quickly apologized.
“I apologize.”
“Huhu, it’s fine. Then, I’ll ask again. What do you desire?”
“I wish to borrow your authority.”
The District Manager continued,
“My wish is for our Lemegeton to stand tall in this world. To have other nations bow before us. We need your mighty authority.”
“Such a grand and wicked ambition. But I like the honesty.”
Dantalion smiled again.
His facial muscles squirmed, forming the face of a dark, brooding man. Somehow, that face seemed to suit him best.
“But it will be difficult with my power alone. I realized this while facing those humans. If it were Paimon, perhaps… Do you have any other demons?”
“Not at the moment. But we have a way to find them.”
The District Manager, Harold, said, handing him an item.
Andromalius’s arm.
He had already received permission from the Assembly President.
It only had one use left, so it had been carefully preserved. But he’d been able to acquire it thanks to the demon’s assistance.
If he could summon another demon with it, the Fourth District Manager’s position would be further solidified.
Dantalion burst into laughter upon seeing Andromalius’s arm.
“This belongs to a familiar fellow.”
“Do you know him?”
“Of course. Though we are not of the same faction, we are both titled demons. I have a general idea of how to use it.”
Dantalion said, taking the item.
Andromalius’s arm rapidly decayed in his hand, indicating that he was using its power.
Crackle…
Along with the sound of the arm’s surface drying, Dantalion’s voice could be heard.
“So you want me to find an altar with this. Well, our goals seem to align. I shall find you a particularly powerful demon.”
He seemed to know not only how to use it, but also how to use it more effectively. Perhaps because they were both demons.
The rapidly decaying arm of Andromalius pointed in a specific direction, using its last bit of strength.
A city located at the edge of the Empire. And beyond that city, a forbidden area that even humans rarely entered.
Dantalion smiled after confirming the direction indicated by the arm.
“That way, it seems. Shall we go take a look?”
The place commonly known as the Forbidden Forest.
That was the direction the arm was pointing.
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In a forest filled with lush trees and vegetation, mana flows throughout the year. The pervasive mana permeates the creatures living there, causing them to mutate. They become stronger, more ferocious.
People of the past died at the hands of these ferocious beasts and gradually came to avoid the forest. They labeled it forbidden, warning others not to enter. But because of this avoidance, people were ignorant of what truly happened within.
When did the mana begin to flow through this forest? Where did it originate? They had their questions but never investigated.
Naturally, they didn’t know the cause.
And that included the only human who lived in this forest.
“Hmm~ The weather’s nice today.”
Yor, too, was no exception.
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Of course his demon is very powerful lol