Chapter 469. Gray Rain (1~)
Telia, one of the few major cities in the Demon Kingdom. Past midday, with the setting sun and night approaching…
Waaaaaaa-
At the cheers coming from the window, General Mol briefly looked outside.
“There’s still quite a commotion.”
Instead of answering, the others also glanced towards the window for a moment. From the meeting room window, located high up in the lord’s castle, the lights that were turning on one after another in the central plaza, the nearby market, and other areas were visible, along with demons laughing and chatting.
“…….”
Young Master Jimon watched, dazed. But he quickly came to his senses at a cold voice.
“Let’s settle the matter of Count Lupeh this way.”
Ed, the Demon King’s advisor. At his words, Jimon turned his head. Seeing his indifferent face, Young Master Jimon twitched a corner of his lips. He wanted to say something, but someone spoke before him.
“Then, I understand that the Demon King’s attack on Count Lupeh will cease.”
Aurora, of the Mediator Alliance, was speaking in a cold voice.
“Attack? How is it that the Demon King-nim would attack Count Lupeh, his subject? It’s an inappropriate expression.”
At the words the advisor immediately uttered, Aurora smiled slightly.
“Having come this far, let’s stop keeping up appearances.”
At Aurora’s murderous gaze, Ed, the advisor, also let out an ironic sneer.
“Alright. Let’s do it that way. Rebel.”
At his words, Aurora’s eyebrows arched slightly.
“…….”
“…….”
Silence fell between the two who were staring at each other. But the expression of Ed, the advisor, darkened at Aurora’s following words.
“No more demons will be provided as test subjects to the Transparent Blood Family.”
Aurora’s eyes turned to the document in front of her.
This morning. As soon as the sun rose, Cale performed the ‘purification.’
After that, Aurora immediately received Cale’s power and, until this moment, had been holding tenacious negotiations with Ed, the advisor, Young Master Jimon, and General Mol in the meeting room.
“Furthermore, no more aid, material or immaterial, will be provided to the God of Chaos or the hunters.”
In this way, the Demon Kingdom won’t be able to aid Cale when he fights against the Five Colored Blood Family hunter family in the New World.
“Furthermore, it will be publicly announced that Young Master Jimon will be Count Lupeh’s successor, and will actively cooperate in this matter.”
Because of Count Lupeh, Young Master Jimon is now in a cooperative relationship with Cale. They have to strengthen Young Master Jimon’s power.
“And the Demon King’s faction will postpone conflicts with the Mediator Alliance until all the hunter families are destroyed.”
As Aurora was also an ally, Cale gave them time to survive in the Demon Kingdom. Furthermore, Aurora had evidence of the atrocities committed by the Demon King.
“However, the Mediator Alliance will also postpone conflicts with the Demon King’s faction until all the hunter families are destroyed.”
Of course, Aurora also decided to halt attacks on the Demon King. This wasn’t a bad condition for them. Because they had gained time to strengthen themselves and expand their power. As Young Master Jimon was on Cale’s side and had no choice but to work with Aurora, Aurora, who had obtained a base, would further expand her power. Now, the Demon King’s faction can’t easily touch them.
“…….”
Aurora stopped reading the agreement, which contained more clauses. And she looked at Ed, the advisor, who had a serious face.
“Why do you have that expression?”
The corner of her lips curved.
“Isn’t this what your Demon King wanted?”
As the Demon King had mostly decided to act for Cale’s peace, there were limits to what Ed, the advisor, could do.
“…….”
Ed, the advisor, closed and opened his eyes.
Tuk. Aurora placed a map in front of him. Copies of this map had already been sent to the subordinates of Ed, the advisor.
“Contact me as soon as you find out.”
“…….”
Ed, the advisor’s gaze went to the map.
‘Seeds.’
It was a map showing the location of the gray disease seeds. Cale had given it to him, and Ed’s subordinates were already contacting or sending people to the different regions with copies of the map.
Kiiik. Aurora stood up, and Young Master Jimon also stood up.
“…….”
Ed, the advisor, bit his lip. Aurora, who had been secretly operating, and Young Master Jimon, who was an insignificant character. From this moment on, they would become untouchable people for the Demon King’s faction, and they would have to watch their power grow. They would probably become the seed of discord in the future.
“See you later.”
Aurora and Young Master Jimon left the room first.
“Fuu.”
Ed, who remained in the meeting room, leaned back in his chair and sighed. His gaze turned to General Mol.
“Why do you have that expression?”
General Mol was still looking out the window with a dazed expression.
“I don’t know.”
At General Mol’s answer, the advisor clicked his tongue and, sighing, revealed his thoughts.
“…I don’t understand why the Demon King-nim reacted like that to that guy’s words.”
It was at that moment…
“Haven’t you experienced it?”
“Eh?”
The advisor, who had turned his head towards General Mol, was startled. General Mol, looking at the advisor, with his back to the window where the sun was setting. A strange light shone in his eyes. It was something strange that couldn’t be distinguished whether it was interest, madness, or curiosity.
“Advisor.”
General Mol said in a low voice:
“Your function is to effectively carry out the Demon King-nim’s decision.”
“…Who doesn’t know that?”
Although he grumbled, the advisor nodded.
“I know what the Demon King-nim wants. He’ll want a war that eliminates boredom. But that guy…”
“Advisor.”
General Mol said in a low voice:
“You still don’t know that guy.”
“…That I don’t know Cale Henituse?”
How could he not know him? He saw how he confronted the Demon King. He also saw how he performed the purification. He’s an extraordinary person.
“Advisor. It seems your vision has narrowed lately by only facing the hunters.”
Kiiik. Mol stood up, patted the advisor on the shoulder, and said:
“You’ll understand.”
The advisor asked Mol, who was leaving:
“What don’t I understand?”
Cale Henituse. He’s an extraordinary person. I admit that. But he’s not a god, nor a great force. He can’t do much.
“Mol. I want you to answer me.”
The advisor said again, worried that Mol would leave without answering, and Mol, before opening the door, turned to look at the advisor. Demons enjoying the festival and sharing joy are seen behind the advisor’s shoulder.
“Cale Henituse.”
Mol conveyed what he had understood.
“He is a hero.”
The advisor looked at him incredulously. It seemed to say: Who doesn’t know that? Mol ignored that reaction and went out. He heard the advisor say something, but… that stubborn and old-fashioned guy, who only knows the Demon King…
“You still don’t know.”
Hero. Cale Henituse is a true hero. He is alone, but he is not alone.
Uuuung-uuung--
Feeling the vibration of the Sacred Object in his chest, Mol left the castle and mingled among the demons who were enjoying the festival even at night. The voices of the demons could be heard to that man with a robe and hood covering his face.
“That was a miracle!”
“They say the gray disease was the work of the God of Chaos’ sect?”
“But isn’t he a priest?”
“Yes, yes! They say he can simply perform that purification!”
“It was beautiful. It will be an unforgettable memory for a lifetime.”
The demons were talking among themselves, recalling again and again that sacred moment that was difficult to experience in life. The place, which had been tense until yesterday, was filled with warmth and joy. General Mol hadn’t felt this atmosphere anywhere in the Demon Kingdom in recent years.
“But, is it really alright?”
“Yes, he staggered when he came down earlier.”
“It’s not something easy to do. Even without the sacred power of a god, surely his body will suffer if he uses that healing power.”
No one was afraid to mention Cale Henituse. They spoke of him easily. But no one easily mentioned the Demon King. That was because the Demon King was powerful and fearsome, and could become a Demon God.
“But that gray thing…”
“Yes.”
“It gave me a strange feeling.”
“Right? Did you feel that too?”
“Yes. The mana of the Demon Kingdom is also gray, but when it enveloped us like that gray… hmm.”
“I understand what you mean. Don’t say anymore. There are demons from the Demon King’s army nearby.”
“Yes.”
General Mol listened even to the whispered conversations. The Demon King, who could become a Demon God. The Demon King’s army that followed him. What can’t be said in front of them?
“…….”
Mol didn’t approach those demons to question them.
Uuuung- uuung--
He only felt the vibration of the Sacred Object. The Sacred Object that was passed down from generation to generation in his family. The Sacred Object of a forgotten god. That god will still exist. Because gods don’t disappear. But being forgotten was the same as losing power.
“…The god of heroes.”
That god, who must be sealed somewhere in the Heavenly Kingdom. The god who disappeared after the pact between the Heavenly Kingdom and some gods. Mol, the sole survivor of the family descended from the heroes who had saved the ancient Demon Kingdom, murmured that name that could only be mentioned within his family after a long time.
“…Oh, God of Sacrifice.”
No one in the central plaza, which was filled with the boisterous cheer of the festival, could hear Mol’s voice. The hand behind, who enjoyed betrayals and acted without hesitation. Mol, who had decided not to believe in the existence of that god and followed the Demon King, who could become a Demon God, couldn’t stop the emotions stirring in his heart.
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“This is strange.”
Cale tapped the mirror and took a cup of tea with his other hand.
“Human, can’t you contact the God of Death?”
“Yes.”
Before coming to the major city of Telia, Cale had sent a message to the God of Death.
<I want to see you.>
As it seemed important to simply convey it as a message, he left a message to see each other, but there was no reply. He hadn’t even checked.
“Hmm.”
Cale hesitated for a moment. Raon silently offered him an apple pie beside him. It was an apple pie cut into very small pieces. Cale unconsciously took a small piece of apple pie and put it in his mouth.
“!”
A gleam appeared in Raon’s eyes. In the young dragon’s dark blue eyes, it could be seen that half of his left arm had returned to normal; it wasn’t gray.
Chaos Purification. When this ritual is performed, the human doesn’t faint. And he can purify his own body. That information was deeply engraved in the young black dragon’s mind.
“I should send another message.”
Cale, unknowingly, left a message.
“Alright.”
What’s the point of seeing that damned God of Death’s face? He just had to make sure he didn’t die in six months.
<The Heavenly Kingdom has betrayed the God of Balance. It has joined the God of Chaos.>
Cale was satisfied with the concise message containing the essentials, and turned off the Sacred Object’s screen. And he sank deeply into the sofa.
“Human, are you going to clean the seeds?”
“Yes.”
Cleaning the seeds of Chaos contamination.
‘It seems I’ll have to take a trip around the Demon Kingdom.’
But first, I have to get my body in order.
‘As the Five Colored Blood Family hunter family has confirmed that we are here, they will surely try to find us in the New World.’
Meanwhile, in the New World, they will prepare to fight against the Five Colored Blood Family. His companions and allies on the third planet will have started planning and preparing to destroy the Transparent Blood Family.
‘Then, after finishing the Demon Kingdom’s matters.’
I will immediately destroy the Transparent Blood Family and take over the ‘Transparent’ company. Then, I will find the guy who will become the absolute god in the New World, prevent him from becoming the absolute god, and confront the Wanderers of the Five Colored Blood Family hunter family.
“Wow.”
Cale marveled without realizing it as he perfected his plan.
“The plan is clean and simple.”
Will the plan work? Especially, will it be possible to confront the absolute god and the Wanderers of the Five Colored Blood Family?
‘To be honest.’
Cale’s expression turned cold.
‘With our current strength, we will all die.’
Even with the Dragon King, one of the Three Emperors, Cale could only resist and escape. And defeat the Five Colored Blood Family?
‘It can’t be done like this.’
He has to devise a plan.
Umuumu.
While he ate a piece of apple pie, Cale was lost in thought.
“Jihi.”
Raon smiled cheerfully at that scene. Although he still looked dizzy, weak, pale, and feverish…
‘The human has improved a lot!’
He saw that Cale was getting better. Raon, relieved, flapped his wings and said:
“Will everyone come soon?”
“Yes. Everyone will come.”
Only Raon and Cale were in the room. The rest of the group had gone to receive those who would soon arrive at Telia’s castle.
“So will Sui Khan be treated today?”
“Yes.”
Among them, there was also team leader Sui Khan.
‘They said Aurora would bring him soon.’
The battle at Moraka Castle. As a result, the high-ranking paladin of the God of Chaos’ sect and some other paladins were captured by the Demon King’s army. To be more precise, the Demon King’s faction had received the captured paladins due to the uproar of the Dragon King, one of the Three Emperors. That high-ranking paladin…
‘They said that guy is necessary to heal the leader’s wounds.’
The high-ranking paladin who had injured the leader and had prevented his wounds from healing. They will soon meet him, and Sui Khan, who will arrive later, will receive treatment.
“Jihi, everyone will gather!”
Raon’s joy was short-lived.
Tok tok tok.
A knock was heard on the door.
“Human, it seems Aurora has arrived!”
Joy appeared on Raon’s face, and before Cale could say anything, Raon quickly flew to open the door.
“?”
Raon frowned and widened his eyes. Cale’s mouth opened.
“What’s wrong?”
He frowned.
“I’m sorry.”
It was General Mol. He hurriedly entered the room and spread out a map. The location of the seeds marked with red dots by Cale. A total of 10. There was a circle around two adjacent red dots.
“…….”
Cale felt a surge of anxiety.
‘Could it be…?’
Have the seeds germinated again? Do they germinate so easily and quickly even without the ‘Chaos in the Wind’? Then, what is the Sacred Object needed for? When Cale’s mind was filled with confusion…
“The seeds have germinated in these two places.”
The expected words came out. When Cale’s face hardened…
“And the Third Emperor is there.”
What? Cale’s gaze turned to Mol. General Mol said with a serious face:
“The seeds have germinated because of the Third Emperor.”
What does that mean? And what madness has that punk of the Third Emperor done that was causing trouble finding Cale and Choi Jung Gun?
-Hmm.
When Cale’s mind was filled with confusion at the sudden situation…
-I’m hungry. It seems to be digesting.
The Glutton Priestess’ indigestion began to ease a little, and the Glutton began to recover. Of course, the indigestion hadn’t completely disappeared yet. From the Chaos of the 43 rituals of the sacred place, the Primordial Night, of the New World, to the Chaos of the Pope. The Glutton had eaten all the pure Chaos possessed by the God of Chaos’ sect.
-Hmm. But my body itches. Why?
She’s hungry, but her body itches.
-I feel like leaves are about to sprout.
The Indestructible Shield. The Glutton Priestess, of wood attribute, transmitted to Cale a sensation he had never experienced before.
-Chaos is also good. I’m hungry.
Cale sighed upon hearing the Glutton say she was hungry, even though her indigestion hadn’t completely disappeared yet. He had no choice but to reach out.
Umuumu.
While he ate the apple pie, he asked Mol. Raon’s eyes gleamed.
“What did the Third Emperor do to make the seeds germinate?”
And he added:
“Should I go immediately?”
Mol answered the second question first.
“Yes. Please. We may have to annihilate two cities. Ah, the Demon King-nim has decided to expel the Third Emperor from that city.”
Uuuung-. Ignoring the vibration of the Sacred Object of the god of sacrifice, Mol waited for Cale’s answer. An inexplicable tension enveloped him.
“Ugh.”
And Cale sighed. When Mol flinched at that sigh, Cale said indifferently:
“Let’s listen as we go.”
He immediately stood up.
“Hmm.”
But upon suddenly standing up, he felt dizzy and staggered. Mol again supported Cale and said with a serious expression:
“…You really…”
“What? What’s wrong with me? Ah, my head.”
Cale accepted Mol’s help as if it were natural. Ron, Choi Han, and many others had helped him before, so he was used to it.
“…….”
Mol looked at Cale silently.
-Human, that demon Mol’s gaze is strange! It looks like a mix of Clopeh and Choi Han!
What are you saying? Cale ignored Raon’s words. As if it were natural, he ordered Mol:
“Call our companions.”
The legend of the “gray rain” that would cover the Demon Kingdom and the hearts of the demons was about to begin. Of course, Cale didn’t expect it at all. At that moment, Sui Khan, Choi Jung Soo, and Clopeh Sekka, who had been injured, arrived at Telia’s lord’s castle.
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