Chapter 144

The 3rd Demon King and 4th Calamity were names created in the Allain Kingdom.

Basically, they only existed as separate demon beasts, and they rarely cooperated with each other.

In other words, they could try to fight each other, or they could try to kill them.

‘Or did I meet the 3rd demon king?’

This, too, was just a hypothesis, and not very likely.

The Immortal King Regina avoided fighting, and the Great King Mu Pendals was repairing the ship and would not look elsewhere.

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Keremion, King of Hell, was the most dangerous, but it was impossible to even face the four major disasters because it had already been destroyed.

‘It seems there are none other than the slime dragon.’

Compared to the other 4 major disasters, the slime dragon, Monzuru, had a more aggressive tendency.

That’s why there were many times when I bumped into the forces of the Narak King, and I had an argument with the Bone Dragon.

If it was a slime dragon, it was enough to fight against a chimera dragon.

‘Because I could be wrong… … .’

It could be that the Chimera Dragon did not appear for some other reason.

Maybe it wasn’t the slime dragon, but another monster.

‘I’ve never been wrong. I did make predictions that seemed wrong.’

Although there were times when expectations were wrong, it did not mean that the situation could not be rectified.

I was able to deal with it urgently, and sometimes I got help.

Of course, when Narakwang became extremely strong, he had to risk his life, but in the end he was able to overcome death and reach a higher level.

‘… Slime Dragon is right. Or maybe the devil or dragon was resurrected.’

The demon and dragon’s intervention was close to assuming the worst case scenario.

The Demon God was using artificial demon swords because it was not enough to move individually with the 3 Demon Lords.

Since the dragon was also a being comparable to a demon, it could have been revived in some form.

‘The four major disasters are the remains of dragons. It may try to return to its original form.’

Some of the four great plagues could have tried to become full dragons.

As a kind of instinct and desire, or as a denial of the harsh reality.

Perhaps, by absorbing the other four major disasters, we can regain that power.

‘Even though the shadow dragon died… Not all are dead. Even so, if they are united, they will be able to become stronger.’

imperfect resurrection.

It was a result that was already expected, and there would be nothing strange if it happened at any time.

All you need to know is whether the resurrection is currently in progress or whether it has already ended.

The former might be able to block or delay it, but the latter will have to face stronger enemies.

‘They’re dying because the Chimera Dragon was killed.’

The number of chimeras was quite large, but none of them could reach Budeon Castle.

He was so weak that his whole body was torn to pieces on the way, and he just died by rolling on the ground.

‘Is there only one dragon left now?’

If it was the Bone Dragon, he could be a little relieved.

He was the strongest witch among the 4 catastrophes, and he was thoughtful in his own way, so he was quick to grasp the situation.

By now, he would have learned that the Chimera Dragon had been eaten by the Slime Dragon, and would have responded in some form.

‘It must be urgent.’

I wondered if the plan had changed when the Shadow Dragon disappeared.

If you procrastinate, everyone else will be subdued.

‘Even a drunken god won’t stay still.’

From the devil’s point of view, there was no choice but to be impatient.

The magic sword failed to be sealed, and even the King of Narak and the Undead Knights were swept away.

Wouldn’t he try to regain his power by ambush the remaining three demon lords?

‘I should have killed him right now… … .’

You can easily deal with demons and dragons only when you have eliminated the three major demons and the four major disasters in advance.

However, outside the castle, monsters were infested, and an environment in which humans could not survive lurked.

They haven’t been able to figure out their location yet, and if a battle breaks out, they can’t even guarantee the lives of themselves and their allies.

If you didn’t fight inside the castle, you would only be at a disadvantage.

‘Is it resolved on the line of the soldiers?’

Shion looks around and falls into a sense of futility.

No one took part in the battle except the soldiers.

There was no reason to step forward in the first place, and even using magic was meaningless.

More than half of the chimeras fell before they even got close to the castle, and the rest just flinched from a single arrow hit.

‘Only defending has become a disadvantage.’

He predicted the revival of demons and dragons, but there was nothing he could do.

Even if I knew the location, I couldn’t approach it, and it was too much to just block the air raids of the 3 demon kings and 4 disasters.

Most of all, since the other four catastrophes had become stronger, only the defending side would bear more of a burden.

‘To expect the enemy to attack first… It’s way too passive… … .’

“Zion, are the four major disasters coming?”

“… He probably won’t come.”

“Looks like something bad.”

“You see that?”

“You can tell just by looking at the face.”

Harnette looked at Shion and slowly turned her head.

Her purple eyes slanted gloomily, and the corners of her mouth were slightly distorted.

He was probably a little taken aback because the situation was different from what he had imagined.

“Does it show that much?”

“It’s not a tea. Because I am, I know.”

“You know everything about me?”

“If you know everything, what can be difficult?”

Harnette looked down at the chimeras with cold eyes.

If I had seen that scene before meeting Shion, I would have turned around and tried to erase the memory.

But now I couldn’t feel anything, and all I could think about was what it would be like to burn it all down.

“I don’t know what’s wrong, but can’t it be considered a good thing now? No one was hurt.”

“… It doesn’t.”

“Neither you nor I were hurt. Colleagues are fine too. How about thinking about the next thing next time?”

Shion showed a smile along with silence.

Hannett’s words were extremely right, and he was reacting sensitively.

If you can’t overcome today, tomorrow won’t come.

Maybe that’s why I try to live today as best I can by looking back at the past.

“That’s right. I’ll think about the next thing later.”

“Even if something bad happens, I can’t help it. Can’t you do something that didn’t exist?”

“Then you just have to accept the job?”

“You have to win. Nothing will change if you just leave it alone.”

“… Then what should I do now?”

“Don’t miss this moment with me. I won’t miss you either.”

Shion felt a small echo from those words and turned his head.

Her orange hair curls along the delicate lines of her face.

The golden eyes do not even move, but soon capture their own image.

“Why? Did I say something wrong?”

“uh… I didn’t say anything wrong… … .”

Shion is at a loss for words and feels his mouth dry.

I should have answered something, but nothing came to mind.

The small echo did not disappear, but rather seemed to touch the heart.

“I tried to express the words to live for today in my own way. Did I say something strange?”

“It wasn’t strange. That… I’m not good at words. romantic? poetic? I guess I feel that way.”

“I don’t know. Aren’t they just plain words?”

“… is it?”

Shion repeats what Hanette said while being locked in doubt.

I don’t know why, but I thought it touched me deeply.

Maybe it feels strange because no one has ever heard of it.

‘Are you happy? why… … .’

* * *

Budeon Castle, the barracks of the Silage Knights.

By the time the Chimera was wiped out, the evening sun was setting.

However, they could invade again, so they did not lower their guard.

Most of all, the Chimera Dragon could appear, so the soldiers gathered in Budeon Castle could not be sent back.

In the end, we came to the conclusion that after watching the war situation for several more days, we should discuss whether to retreat later.

‘It’s not something to be happy about.’

Enritte slips out of the barracks and looks around.

It was already dark, but numerous soldiers were busy walking around.

In order to respond immediately to the Chimera Dragon, they were fully prepared.

‘We didn’t win. There’s something wrong with the Chimera Dragon.’

Enritte instinctively sensed that an abnormality had occurred.

If Shion’s prediction had been wrong, even the Chimera shouldn’t have appeared.

However, the chimeras were annihilated too easily, and the chimera dragon, the root of which, could not even find its outline.

‘Is the dragon going to resurrect as Shion Regard said?’

Even Enrite couldn’t deny that opinion.

The Slime Dragon ate the Chimera Dragon, resulting in a weakened Chimera.

The chimera dragon would have died, but the slime dragon would have grown stronger.

In the end, even the bone dragon could be eaten and become a complete dragon.

‘It won’t be perfect, but… … .’

Since the four major catastrophes themselves were the remains of dragons, they can be completely resurrected only when all of them are combined.

However, since the shadow dragon, Grosiran, was already extinct, even that could not be accomplished.

‘Since there is even a drink, it may become more difficult.’

He even confirmed the existence of the Demon God while destroying La Blair, the demonic sword of rest.

The Demon God was also going to approach the 3rd Demon King in order to regain his power.

The simultaneous resurrection of the Demon God and the Dragon also meant that this world was nearing destruction.

‘I know, but there’s nothing I can do… … .’

“What difference does worrying make? Wouldn’t it be nice to empty your mind?”

Lesia follows Enrite and shows a relaxed attitude.

Enrite kept her mouth shut and was shooting fierce eyes.

“It doesn’t change anything just by staring at it like that.”

“Didn’t I tell you to speak while thinking?”

“Did you mean what you were thinking?”

“You should also cut off your mouth.”

“Even if I cut it, I have to say something. What can you do now?”

“… What do you want to say?”

“I mean what can you do to get rid of your worries.”

Enrite realized the meaning of the question, but it had no value.

Even if you can’t solve it right now, you shouldn’t be on the sidelines.

After this continent is destroyed, you won’t even be able to worry about that.

“That’s why I’m worried. I can’t get it out of my head.”

“If I trusted you two, I wouldn’t have to worry.”

“… Are you talking about Zion Reggiard and Hannette Adelaira?”

“You know the potential they have, right?”

“What difference does knowing about it make?”

Enrite couldn’t possibly ignore Lecia.

He was talking as if he knew something he didn’t know.

Couldn’t it be that she noticed something about Shion’s darkness and Harnet’s magic sword?

“Look at that night sky. Who could have that?”

“What are you talking about all of a sudden?”

“The flame burns everything, but according to providence, it is directed to the source. Creation and destruction happen at the same time.”

“… Are you talking about Acid Lane and Brecht?”

“right. Wouldn’t it be possible to annihilate demons and dragons with just those kids?”