C426. One Man, Two Roles, and the Chaotic Demon World (1~)
Cale had a lot to talk to Clopeh Sekka about.
—Ahem. I have a few things to tell you...
—Yes, me too.
—...!
Clopeh's immediate response, giving him no room to breathe, made Cale lose the will to continue.
—Mmm...
Cale hesitated.
But then...
—He's the one.
The Ancient Dragon Eruhaben patted him on the shoulder.
—I think so too.
Even the Heavenly Demon, hitting his other shoulder, showed his agreement.
Choi Han, although he didn't seem very convinced, nodded.
—¿Mmm?
—¿Eh?
While On and Hong tilted their heads in confusion, Raon flapped his wings and explained to them:
—It's like a second birth ceremony for little Eden Miru, but this time in the Demon World!
—¡¡...!!
The half-dragon Eden Miru's pupils trembled. On also flinched.
On the other hand, Hong's eyes gleamed.
—I wonder if it'll be awesome to repeat it two more times!
Raon, excited, replied:
—It won't be exactly the same, but it has to be big enough to fool the Demon King and the Demon World!
—But what will those two things be!
Ji ji ji.
Raon smiled maliciously.
Before returning to the Seventh Evil, Cale's group had been debating how to distract the Wanderer while they rescued Choi Jung Gun.
And they had reached a conclusion.
Raon briefly summarized the long plan:
—One is the "Conquest of the Demon World by the Cult of the God of Chaos"!
—¿Eh?
The half-dragon Eden Miru flapped his small wings with an expression of disbelief.
He couldn't believe what he was hearing.
But what followed was even more outlandish.
—And the other is the "Conquest of the Demon World by Cale Henituse"!
Eden Miru's mouth opened.
—...What?
The word escaped him involuntarily.
He looked at the Ancient Dragon Eruhaben, unable to hide his bewilderment.
—......
But the Ancient Dragon just nodded with a smile.
Eden Miru, incredulous, looked at Cale.
Whoosh.
Cale avoided his gaze and muttered:
—...It's not real, it's just an act. A play!
He emphasized it.
He quickly added:
—We're not going to fight for real, we'll just put on a big show and then escape back here in the end!
He was categorical.
—It's a very simple plan, actually!
As he spoke, avoiding Eden Miru's gaze, Cale felt a chill. Without realizing it, he looked up in that direction and was startled.
—...!
Clopeh Sekka. He was right in front of him.
—Cale-nim.
His tone was serious.
—A moment ago, did you say we would just put on a "big show"?
—Y-yes, why?
It wouldn't be real, just a big farce.
—I can now use the God of Chaos' Saint's power. So I plan to make it seem like the Cult of Chaos is seriously interested in conquering the Demon World.
Cale had already planted a clue in the Demon World by posing as a secret faction of the Cult, "Arm."
Besides, the Hunters wouldn't suspect.
"Because the Cult of Chaos already tried to deceive them in the New World to summon their god."
They wouldn't have time to think much either.
—On the other hand, I will appear personally, causing chaos throughout the Demon World, as if I were ready to face them.
When the Five-Colored Family comes looking for them, Cale will already be in the Demon World.
—That way, the Hunters will have no choice but to go to the Demon World to find us.
Because they won't be able to find us in the game.
Alberu and Rosalyn, after evacuating the Dark Elves, will hide in the New World with the others.
Those two will go to the Third District to corner the Transparent Blood Family.
"And meanwhile, the New World..."
Cale's gaze fell on Eden Miru.
Flap flap.
Although his wings moved adorably, his eyes, full of experience, reflected confusion. Cale spoke:
—For a while, the New World will be in your care.
Sure, there would be the fierce Dark Bear, the sinister Count Lupeh, and Pope Casillia to help him.
But even so, the only one they could trust was Eden Miru, who knew Cale's group well.
—......
Although he didn't fully understand the situation, Eden Miru felt something strange when he heard that Cale would trust him and leave for a while.
—What's wrong? Don't you have confidence?
Faced with Cale's indifferent question, Eden Miru let out a mocking chuckle.
—Of course, I have confidence.
The little dragon, with his chubby belly, spoke sarcastically.
Cale found it strange, but he ignored it.
He also ignored his cheeks, which were puffier than Raon's.
"How much have they been feeding him?"
Eden Miru.
How much have they been feeding him to make him so... chubby?
Cale didn't know that, just like Sheritt, On, and Hong did with Raon, they were also feeding Eden Miru.
He also didn't know that the residents of the Seventh Evil worshipped their new lord, the Dragon of Light Eden Miru, almost like an idol.
The food offerings they brought him were enough to supply the entire Sugar Cotton Kingdom of the Seventh Evil.
"Our boss is too cute!"
"Our adorable boss was born with the light! That sacred appearance! We can't lose it!"
"Babies must eat well, sleep well, and play well! Don't ask the boss for difficult things!"
Of course, Eden Miru didn't know any of this.
The Dark Bear was in charge of keeping him away from those comments.
He just accepted the food they gave him, got full, and went to sleep.
—So, I trust you.
Faced with Cale's serious words, Eden Miru didn't respond. He just put on a serious expression.
¡Flap flap flap!
His wings flapped vigorously, and although Cale made a strange face, Eden Miru didn't notice.
He just maintained his dignified pose as leader of the Seventh Evil.
—Well, anyway.
Cale ignored him.
"He'll know what to do."
He looked at Clopeh Sekka and spoke:
—Since you saw what happened in the God of Chaos' Sanctuary, I'll tell you what you have to do.
—Yes.
Clopeh listened obediently.
—The Cult of Chaos, my appearance... Everything must be spectacular. And it must occur simultaneously throughout the Demon World. Besides me, my companions will also participate.
Choi Han, the Heavenly Demon, Eruhaben...
They will all wreak havoc in different places.
—You will support us, making sure we attract attention. You must help us plan everything.
Cale paused.
—Ji ji ji.
Clopeh laughed.
Then, he looked at Cale and said:
—Just let us act.
—¿Eh?
Cale couldn't hide his surprise.
—No! It has to be more extravagant than usual! And everything is an act!
—Yes. Just let us act.
—¿Qué...?
Cale was stunned.
—If you let us do our thing, everything will be fine.
Eh?
What?
How?
The Heavenly Demon, Eruhaben, and Choi Han looked at him, but Clopeh continued.
The three looked at him incredulously, but...
—It's true.
Eden Miru nodded.
—He's right.
Even On agreed.
Clopeh smiled gently and added:
—However...
His face showed a peculiar expression.
—However, when we act as the Cult of Chaos conquering the Demon World, we have to be careful.
Clopeh hadn't overlooked Cale's words.
"We're not going to fight for real, we'll just put on a big show and then escape back here in the end."
They might not notice, but, in Clopeh's opinion, Cale and his group had a special talent for turning pinholes into craters.
"If I let them act, the Demon World will be turned upside down."
Cale himself had said they would put on a huge show.
For the Demon World's enemies...
"It could be a disaster."
The disaster called Cale Henituse would descend upon the Demon World.
—But there's something that worries me.
Clopeh Sekka had immediately identified the key point where he needed to intervene.
"Cale-nim is good at everything he does."
It's not that he was multi-talented, but once he started something, he did it well.
"There's no need to worry much about the consequences of his actions as Cale Henituse."
But playing the Cult of Chaos was different.
"If he does it too well, it could be a problem."
If they overdid it, they could end up creating a Cult of Chaos faction in the Demon World.
The demons followed the Demon King because they believed he could become a future Demon God.
"Those same ones could start believing in the God of Chaos."
Or, more accurately...
"They could start believing in Cale-nim, posing as the Saint of Chaos."
At that moment, a voice whispered in Clopeh's ear.
—It seems you've found the weak point.
Whoosh.
Clopeh's gaze went beyond Cale's shoulder.
Eruhaben and the Heavenly Demon were behind him.
Eruhaben looked at him expressionlessly. Clopeh looked away.
"Yes. He doesn't know."
The Ancient Dragon didn't see the problem.
"He's quite innocent."
Clopeh looked at the one who had spoken to him.
—The Heavenly Demon.
Although Choi Han obtained his aura first, the Heavenly Demon had obtained his singularity before.
The ruler of the Demon Cult and...
—A God.
He was a God to his followers.
So much so that, from the outside, it could seem like a blind cult.
That's why he had noticed the danger.
—If Cale Henituse acts, the Cult of Chaos could take root in the Demon World.
The Heavenly Demon looked at Clopeh and conveyed his message.
—Cale Henituse has a natural charisma. Everything he does ends well.
Cale wouldn't go to the Demon World to torture demons.
On the contrary, maybe he would save them.
Looking at his track record, it was likely.
Intentionally or not, Cale Henituse could add another heroic feat to his name.
"Probability: 100%."
Clopeh was sure.
—Clopeh Sekka.
He also knew what the Heavenly Demon would ask of him.
—The Cult of Chaos must not be strengthened by Cale Henituse's actions.
Ji ji ji.
The corner of Clopeh's lips rose.
"As expected of the leader of the Demon Sect."
The Heavenly Demon continued:
—You must prevent that from happening. That's why I recommended you.
In his opinion, no one in Cale's group could handle this better than Clopeh.
He would make sure the Cult of Chaos didn't grow in the Demon World.
Ji ji ji.
Clopeh's smile widened.
—You can trust me.
He was sincere.
"That's right."
You can trust me with this.
The Cult of Chaos won't grow.
Everything Cale-nim achieves in the Demon World, every reward, every worship...
—Will be only for Cale-nim!
His job was to make sure no one else got what was Cale's.
And that wouldn't be difficult.
—Ji ji ji.
Everything for Cale-nim!
Clopeh let out a low chuckle.
And Cale...
"What...?"
...was scared.
"Why is he laughing while looking at the air?"
He was afraid of Clopeh Sekka.
Ron was less terrifying.
—Mmm...
Before going to the Demon World, they would pass through Apitoyu, where they would meet Ron and Beacrox.
Cale planned to take them too.
Thinking about seeing them after so long made him feel strange.
No, rather, uncomfortable.
But that feeling didn't last.
—I trust you.
Eh?
It was because of what Clopeh said.
"What is this guy saying?"
Cale's pupils trembled.
—Everything that will happen this time will turn out well.
Everything Cale-nim's will be only for Cale-nim.
—What is believed, must be fulfilled.
Clopeh was sure that's how it would be.
—Ji ji ji.
Clopeh continued laughing, and Cale discreetly stepped back.
Then, he told Eden Miru:
—I'll go to Apitoyu first.
—Ah, yes. Go.
Eden Miru glanced at Clopeh and quickly added:
—And take him with you.
Cale felt strange, but he took Clopeh with him.
Bip bip bip—
The dragon-ruled world where the Purple Blood Family was.
Returning to Apitoyu after a long time, Cale received a message through a communication device.
<<Did the Cult of the God of Chaos appear in the Demon World?>>
—What kind of nonsense is this?
Cale's face twisted.
—Ji ji ji.
Clopeh chuckled softly.
—What is believed, is fulfilled.
His eyes gleamed.
—That way, they won't be able to steal it...
Raon, On, and Hong stealthily moved away from Clopeh.
Even Choi Han did the same.
