chapter 306
306 – Side Story – Demon World (1)
Side Story – Demon World (1)
“It’s good that you’ve become quiet, but now it’s time to ask questions. Don’t tell me where it came from. “It couldn’t have suddenly appeared.”
“I wonder if I remember, but I’ll have to ask.”
After the demon dragon Karna was suppressed and eventually surrendered. Serenian noticed something and said that he had something to ask Karna.
It was a natural measure since the timing and location of his appearance were extremely suspicious. So we went back to the flower pot where Karna was building her nest and living.
She was sleeping soundly in the den she had made herself. Contrary to her others’ worries, Karna was spending most of her time sleeping in her nest.
“Do you remember how I woke up?”
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She woke up from a trance and scratched her head. As if searching through her memories, she furrows her brows and even appears in agony.
“To be honest, I don’t remember much. The only time I came to my senses was when you prepared food for me. However, it doesn’t mean that there is nothing left. I was definitely in the Demon World when I was sealed, so why did I wake up on the continent? “More than anything, it’s shocking that you still have the power to break my seal.”
“The Demon World. “I know what it is.”
Based on Karta’s testimony, which brought up memories from a long time ago, we were able to roughly infer what happened.
The last task that has not yet been completed is to kill the Orc warchief Rudgar in the Demon World. He was an ally with Orca and was trying to reach out to Earth.
He is also the one who forcibly kicked out those who opposed him from the demon world and tried to start a fight with us, so there is no need to be suspicious of that dirty schemer.
“Aren’t you angry? “I was trying to take advantage of you.”
“I’m angry. Oak? “That lowly bastard dared to use me to do his own good.”
“Looking at you, it looks like you were trying to take advantage of the chaos and come over if you went on a rampage and devastated the continent. “We can’t go by their intentions.”
The war has just ended, but the enemy still remains, so there is nothing we can do. To see the end completely, you will have to kill Rudga in the Demon World.
Everyone seems to want to avoid it, but the inevitable fight is getting closer again.
“I will suggest it to the meeting. “Let’s create an allied force to conquer the demon world.”
Serenian, who was listening to the conversation, declared that he would personally step forward and unite the people’s will.
Bring in not only the alliances that fought together, but also the imperial forces so that the entire continent can unite as one. In my opinion, it was a very good opportunity.
The hurt feelings and losses caused by fighting against each other can be resolved by having a common enemy called the Demon World. There are still remnants of Orca left here and there, but the more the remaining people unite, the less powerful they will be.
“Is there anything I can help you with?”
“We always get help. “You can leave it to us to solve this problem.”
The orcs of the demon world are a problem even to me, who lives in reality, so when I asked what I should help them with because I did not want to just watch them, Serenian laughed and shook his head.
They say that just doing what they are doing now is enough.
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“Although it is burdensome to fight another war, the rulers of each region may actually be hoping for it.”
Serenian first announced his plan at the General Assembly of Eden. Everyone else responded positively. They believed that by forming alliances and fighting together, the mysterious international situation would be resolved.
In particular, there was great support from people from the demon world. In their desire to take revenge on Rudga, they also showed a passion to directly participate in the war.
“We at Eden assume that everyone agrees on a preemptive strike against the demon world, and we will make a proposal to the Federation and Empire.”
Serenian sent messages to all directions with the decision and headed to the Great Forest.
The elves of the Great Forest also supported Serenian, arguing that they should attack Rudga, who was trying to carry out evil tricks.
“However, the post-war recovery is not yet complete, so it is a great burden to raise the army again.”
“That’s right. In particular, our kingdom has a lot of farmland destroyed because it has become a major battlefield.”
Of course, not everyone actively supported it. Some people said that it was difficult to participate due to practical problems.
“If everyone on the continent does not become one, its meaning will fade. True peace will only come when all of us who contributed to the expulsion of the axis of evil known as Orca unite and slay the last remaining enemy. “We will provide support for any supplies that are lacking.”
Serenian persuaded them directly. In addition to the strong cause of justice, Eden even said that it would support any shortage of supplies, making it quite difficult to oppose to the end.
“The Federation forces eventually decided that everyone would come together. The Emperor of the Empire has already responded positively, and the Northern Kingdom and the Dwarf Kingdom have also agreed.”
“It appears that the unification of the entire continent, which Orca attempted to do in the wrong way, was achieved in the right way.”
“Oh my…The Queen’s name will be recorded far and wide.”
In the end, Serenian succeeded in uniting almost all forces on the continent by appropriately using justification and practicality. It was a temporary alliance for the battle against the demon world, but everyone knows that this is just the beginning.
Benert, who was exhausted from persuading the nobles who opposed him, praised Serenian with sincerity.
“I am just a representative.”
In fact, Serenian felt burdened by his reputation that was growing day by day. As a hero whose name is widely known, he did this because it was something he had to do, otherwise he would not have done so.
“So how can I get to the Demon World?”
Once the overall big picture and policy have been decided, now we need a concrete method to implement it.
The practitioners, excited by the birth of an allied force spanning the entire continent, looked for a way to get to the Demon World. Opening the gate in the demon world is a kind of secret technique known only to the forces of the Rud family.
There was no one in the continental powers who knew the method.
“I know?”
“Then please teach me that. We will send troops from the entire continent to the Demon World at once to attack the forces of the Rud family.”
Fortunately or unfortunately, Karna, who almost became a disaster for the continent, knew the secret. Serenian asked this demon dragon to teach the method to wizards of various races.
“I don’t like it. Why me.”
Karna, realizing that Serenian and others were desperate, grinned. It’s not that there is any malice, it’s just a playful touch added to his unique personality.
Serenian and those who came with him were speechless as they looked down at the small girl with a bewildered expression.
Karna was too strong to force him to follow.
“Hey!?”
But as if they were listening to their conversation, something huge suddenly fell from the sky. The gigantic mechanical device that began to move with its eight legs cackling only moved without the slightest emotion or mercy.
“Ha, I will! Do it! “I just did it!”
Karna, who was more frightened than the residents, flopped down on the floor and screamed with her pale face, and this spider-type drone stopped acting right there.
Then she slowly changed her direction and, making a squeak, disappeared beyond her flower pot, where Karna was still clutching her chest with her horrified face.
“It’s effective.”
Seung-hyeon, who made the drone crawl out of the flower pot, saw Karna follow his instructions out of desperation and confirmed that the training he had tried just before was effective.
Even the strong demon dragon could not resist him in the flower pot.
“I’m only going to explain this once, so listen carefully. Like this, huh? If you touch the mana well, you can see it heading towards a gap in space. “Why can’t I do this?”
“Now, just a moment! “Please show me one more time!”
Soon, the gate-opening technology spread by Karna spread to wizards of various races and powers. Even though this technique was much more difficult than the Demon World method that required live sacrifices, it was a sophisticated and simple method.
Although there were various trials and errors along the way, gateway opening technologies were developed one by one through active exchange and research among wizards who discussed with each other.
“This is the first time we have joined forces to invade the Demon World, but I believe that this action is completely different from the great war waged by the Demon Lord in the previous era.”
“Of course. This is revenge. “For those who made foolish moves.”
“I plan to make this my last duty.”
When preparations for war were being made steadily. Serenian met Seunghyeon and confessed his thoughts. He said that he would finish his duty, which started from the first meeting between the two, with this incident.
It was also the saint’s words spoken to God.
“Please do so.”
He smiled and accepted Serenian’s words. No more getting caught up in big troubles and being peaceful in the flower pot. It wasn’t a very long time, but the past years that Serenian lived were more dense than any other life.
“When I return from the war…”
“Oh, no, don’t say any more than that. Because it feels ominous for no reason.”
She got a little emotional and tried to mention more plans, but Seunghyun blocked her. Since you know what is being said even if you don’t hear it anyway, it means that you shouldn’t raise a flag by saying it out loud.
‘It would be meaningless for me to follow you if you come back after pouring out everything neatly.’
After that day, Serenian armed himself and left Eden.
With other ready-made armies, he led Eden’s forces beyond the gateway and entered the demon world.