It must be embarrassing, right? I know because I've been there. I empathize with how Nike must be feeling right now, more than anyone else.
- My life belongs only to my master, and the fate of the mere creatures gathered here is as my god decrees!
[Wow, he's crazy! Stop him, Dad!]
“How do I stop that...?”
I'm going crazy. I want to yell at that monster to stop behaving like this.
“Make sure everyone knows that you and this person are master-servant.”
The day I explained Plan B, I just ordered it like that.
Rather, I was worried that he would not listen and run wild if he couldn't see my face, but guess what?
At this point, Ratan is clearly enjoying himself. Or perhaps he's deliberately trying to embarrass Nike and ruin our plans!
“Ah, if only the Third Prince could just act calmly...”
Ryan muttered as if he was troubled.
Did he even hear that little whisper? Ratan finally drove the wedge in.
- Lord of Darkness, God of the Underworld, My Great Master!!!
Gyaaaaah!
“...Honestly, we have to look at this.”
I agree.
Let's forgive Nike, who is out of his mind with shame, even if he fails to act calmly.
So don't blame Elliot for being suspicious.
[Watch Elliot's expression carefully. If he notices, I'll just turn back time.]
“Is he an idiot for not noticing? His Highness is sweating profusely now.”
That's right. Sweat glistened on Nike's handsome face.
But then.
“...?”
Suddenly, Nike turned away from Ratan and looked back at everyone.
He wipes the cold sweat from his forehead very naturally and sweeps his bangs back.
‘...What, what is it?’
In the middle of the battlefield, all eyes are focused on Nike.
Nike tilts his head up, clutching his swept-back hair.
And with an arrogant nod, he glanced at the battlefield where silence had fallen.
"Oh, my god."
It was a shock...
In the end... Nike, who finally sells his dignity.
'Mom, Mom, I can't see.'
But Ryan didn't close his eyes. "You'll be a joke for life," he whispered, never taking his eyes off Nike.
The demons all knelt down.
Submissive Ratan.
With them behind him as if he were used to it, Nike said nothing, calm, arrogant, and majestic...
- King of the demons...!!!
Yes, he succeeded in playing the role of <King of Demons>.
Elliot stared blankly at the sight before him.
‘What the heck is this...?’
The demons do not stop or resist even when the soldiers grab their throats.
Of course, some tried to fight back, perhaps because of their instinctive fear of death...
- Ghhhhhhh!!!
One roar from Ratan would have left them frozen in place, waiting for death.
There was no need for the entire punitive force to exert itself. Half of them, like Elliot, stood there helplessly, watching the demons being subdued.
The battlefield had a festive atmosphere.
The only problem threatening the peaceful empire was the periodic emergence of demons from the cursed lands.
Maybe that problem was solved.
“Young Master!”
The captain of the private army who had sent the imperial knights to find out the situation returned and reported to Elliot.
"It seems the imperial family had already secured it when Ratan disappeared about a year ago. Today, they brought it out onto the battlefield for the first time, demonstrating its power."
"What?"
“The process of taming Ratan and making him a mercenary was carried out in utmost secrecy, so even the royal knights knew almost nothing about it.”
“How did they tame that thing?”
"I don't know. It seems only the Third Prince knows. However, it's unlikely he subdued them by force, and judging by what Ratan said about a blood oath, it seems like some kind of contractual relationship..."
“What kind of contract!”
“I know that too...”
Yeah, I guess no one will be able to answer this question anyway.
Humans do not know why the cursed land was created in the first place, or where the demons come from.
Ratan is the first 'speaking' intelligent demon who can unlock this secret.
'There was a reason why my brother gritted his teeth and tried to find Ratan...'
A year ago, when Ratan was rampant across the continent, David, the eldest son, was desperate to secure it. Ultimately, he lost.
“...I’m going crazy.”
“Young Master! Are you alright?”
Elliot's legs gave out. The sergeant supported him as he staggered.
Am I okay? No, I'm not okay.
It's the worst.
Wassenberg's power comes from force. He also possesses wealth and title, but these are secondary.
A being with supernatural powers among ordinary humans.
Those with supernatural powers can protect the people of the empire from the evil that threatens the country.
Isn't that why they were able to step on the head of the current imperial family and stand on top of them?
But does the imperial family have the power to replace the person with supernatural abilities?
‘I can’t remove it... I guess.’
Ratan was strong. His powers were beyond his reach.
Then, the fourth? If it was Gabriel, it seemed like he could be subdued...
'It's too late for that.'
Today, Ratan, as a royal possession, made his first appearance on the battlefield. Countless people watched with jubilant anticipation. Ratan emerged as the solution to quell the headache-inducing demonic situation.
What justification would there be for eliminating such Ratan? Opposing or attempting to eliminate its joining the battlefield would be considered treason.
Elliot glared at Nike with a hollow smile.
'So that kid kept it hidden until now and is now showing it.'
If they had known about Ratan's existence in advance, the people with superpowers could have eliminated him long ago.
“Oh, no. Seriously.”
Mercenary Demon, Ratan.
His presence will change many things, many things in the future.
Wassenberg's location.
Imperial authority.
The map of power.
Besides that, there are really many other things...
“Young Master?”
As Elliot turned around, the private sergeant followed him.
“Are you leaving? The commander hasn’t given us the order to disband yet.”
“Oh, f*ck.”
Elliot turned around, annoyed.
“Do I have to ask that kid’s permission to go to my house?”
“Oh, no... I’m sorry.”
Elliot walked again. His legs felt completely weak. He had no idea how to resolve this situation...
“Brother, brother!”
Ryan suddenly appeared at this moment and blocked the way.
“You’re not going? You said you’d help me!”
He whispers with an anxious expression.
Elliot was dumbfounded.
"Will it work? If you have a brain, think about it. The demons won't run wild."
“Then what should I do? I only trusted you, brother!”
“Ah. Hahaha. Ah, shit...”
His stupid younger brother's urging was so absurd that Elliot couldn't help but laugh. He lost the will to even respond.
"Brother, do you know how hard life is for me? I was hoping you'd help me, brother. But then again, wouldn't there be another way? Brother, you're running a lot of business too..."
"Hey."
Elliot grabbed him by the collar and dragged Ryan towards him.
"You idiot. Are you that clueless? Are you so incapable of grasping the situation? Are you concerned about your livelihood right now?"
“...”
Slap.
Elliot's hand lightly slapped Ryan's cheek.
“If you have a brain and are grateful to your parents who gave birth to you.”
Slap.
“You should feel like your house is in shambles right now. I don’t even expect any help, but, huh? You should keep your mouth shut, Ryan...”
“...”
Tears welled up in Elliot's eyes as he groaned. Ratan's appearance was a shocking event.
“Is life hard?”
Elliot whispered.
“...Then die, you little shit.”
“...”
Ryan was frozen.
"If I were you, I wouldn't be living like this, like a bug. I would have bitten my tongue and turned around a long time ago when I became a criminal, and my life was ruined. Why are you so busy living?"
“...”
Ryan was speechless.
With thoughtful eyes, he just stared at his brother's face, telling his younger brother to die.
“If you understand, then stop showing your unwelcome face in front of me and just die somewhere no one knows...”
“Shut up, Elliot.”
Elliot paused, interrupted by an unfamiliar voice.
What?
It's next to him. Looking down, he saw a girl standing there, a girl he had never seen before.
Elliot was bewildered, and Ryan was appalled.
“Hey, what are you doing! Why are you crawling out!”
But the girl with her pink hair tied up tightly glared at Elliot without paying any attention.
Then she pulled her clenched fist back with all her might as if she were loading it,
Puck!
"Ugh!"
She hit Elliot's stomach with all her might.
It hurt quite a bit. Elliot, without knowing why, wrapped his arms around his stomach and bent over.
As Elliot's head came down, the girl, as if she had been waiting, grabbed his hair tightly and shook it.
“Ah! Ah! What, what...!”
“Are you human? Huh? Are you human?”
Every time it shook, a strand of blonde hair flew out and fluttered.
“How could you tell your little brother to die!”
What is happening now?
When he tries to figure out the situation.
As if not giving him time to think, the girl pulled Elliot's hair and then lifted her knee up at a right angle.
Puck!
“Ah!”
His vision shook as he was struck squarely in the face. Stars appeared before his eyes as he slowly fell backwards.
“Young Master!”
The moment the private leader next to him draws his sword at the girl.
“Uh, uh... Yes! Stop it!”
Elliot raised his hand hastily to stop him. His head was spinning, and he was feeling dizzy, but he had already noticed.
That girl has superpowers!
And my sister!
"What are you doing? Why aren't you fighting back? You're good at something!"
The girl who approached him suddenly stuck her head in and said.
“Try it! Huh? Try it!”
“Hey! Are you crazy? What are you going to do if I really do it?”
Ryan, who had become lost in thought, jumped in front of the girl and blocked her path.
“Hey, bunny! Calm down, please!”
“Let go of this! I’m going to kill that guy today and go to hell!”
Elliot stared blankly up at the ridiculous sight of the two squabbling.
The girl pushed Ryan away and grumbled at Elliot again.
"Why are you looking after me? Because I'm a power user? Because I'm a valuable asset to the family? Because I'm a power user, am I worthy of being your younger sister?"
"You..."
"Elliot, don't you remember when Ryan was born? Weren't you happy? You've been living under the same roof as him for over ten years, haven't you? Have you forgotten all about that? If he's incompetent, he's not your brother anymore?"
“...”
"Even if you're a scumbag, this isn't right! Still, we're brothers, blood flowing through us. It's only natural that we should feel closer to each other than to others!"
Tears welled up in the eyes of the girl who was swearing. Elliot looked at her face in silence.
“You're not just a man, you're an older brother. How could you tell your younger brother to die...?”
“...”
Silence fell.
Elliot blinked a few times, then his gaze fell on Ryan.
- My life belongs only to my master, and the fate of the mere creatures gathered here is as my god decrees!
[Wow, he's crazy! Stop him, Dad!]
“How do I stop that...?”
I'm going crazy. I want to yell at that monster to stop behaving like this.
“Make sure everyone knows that you and this person are master-servant.”
The day I explained Plan B, I just ordered it like that.
Rather, I was worried that he would not listen and run wild if he couldn't see my face, but guess what?
At this point, Ratan is clearly enjoying himself. Or perhaps he's deliberately trying to embarrass Nike and ruin our plans!
“Ah, if only the Third Prince could just act calmly...”
Ryan muttered as if he was troubled.
Did he even hear that little whisper? Ratan finally drove the wedge in.
- Lord of Darkness, God of the Underworld, My Great Master!!!
Gyaaaaah!
“...Honestly, we have to look at this.”
I agree.
Let's forgive Nike, who is out of his mind with shame, even if he fails to act calmly.
So don't blame Elliot for being suspicious.
[Watch Elliot's expression carefully. If he notices, I'll just turn back time.]
“Is he an idiot for not noticing? His Highness is sweating profusely now.”
That's right. Sweat glistened on Nike's handsome face.
But then.
“...?”
Suddenly, Nike turned away from Ratan and looked back at everyone.
He wipes the cold sweat from his forehead very naturally and sweeps his bangs back.
‘...What, what is it?’
In the middle of the battlefield, all eyes are focused on Nike.
Nike tilts his head up, clutching his swept-back hair.
And with an arrogant nod, he glanced at the battlefield where silence had fallen.
"Oh, my god."
It was a shock...
In the end... Nike, who finally sells his dignity.
'Mom, Mom, I can't see.'
But Ryan didn't close his eyes. "You'll be a joke for life," he whispered, never taking his eyes off Nike.
The demons all knelt down.
Submissive Ratan.
With them behind him as if he were used to it, Nike said nothing, calm, arrogant, and majestic...
- King of the demons...!!!
Yes, he succeeded in playing the role of <King of Demons>.
***
Elliot stared blankly at the sight before him.
‘What the heck is this...?’
The demons do not stop or resist even when the soldiers grab their throats.
Of course, some tried to fight back, perhaps because of their instinctive fear of death...
- Ghhhhhhh!!!
One roar from Ratan would have left them frozen in place, waiting for death.
There was no need for the entire punitive force to exert itself. Half of them, like Elliot, stood there helplessly, watching the demons being subdued.
The battlefield had a festive atmosphere.
The only problem threatening the peaceful empire was the periodic emergence of demons from the cursed lands.
Maybe that problem was solved.
“Young Master!”
The captain of the private army who had sent the imperial knights to find out the situation returned and reported to Elliot.
"It seems the imperial family had already secured it when Ratan disappeared about a year ago. Today, they brought it out onto the battlefield for the first time, demonstrating its power."
"What?"
“The process of taming Ratan and making him a mercenary was carried out in utmost secrecy, so even the royal knights knew almost nothing about it.”
“How did they tame that thing?”
"I don't know. It seems only the Third Prince knows. However, it's unlikely he subdued them by force, and judging by what Ratan said about a blood oath, it seems like some kind of contractual relationship..."
“What kind of contract!”
“I know that too...”
Yeah, I guess no one will be able to answer this question anyway.
Humans do not know why the cursed land was created in the first place, or where the demons come from.
Ratan is the first 'speaking' intelligent demon who can unlock this secret.
'There was a reason why my brother gritted his teeth and tried to find Ratan...'
A year ago, when Ratan was rampant across the continent, David, the eldest son, was desperate to secure it. Ultimately, he lost.
“...I’m going crazy.”
“Young Master! Are you alright?”
Elliot's legs gave out. The sergeant supported him as he staggered.
Am I okay? No, I'm not okay.
It's the worst.
Wassenberg's power comes from force. He also possesses wealth and title, but these are secondary.
A being with supernatural powers among ordinary humans.
Those with supernatural powers can protect the people of the empire from the evil that threatens the country.
Isn't that why they were able to step on the head of the current imperial family and stand on top of them?
But does the imperial family have the power to replace the person with supernatural abilities?
‘I can’t remove it... I guess.’
Ratan was strong. His powers were beyond his reach.
Then, the fourth? If it was Gabriel, it seemed like he could be subdued...
'It's too late for that.'
Today, Ratan, as a royal possession, made his first appearance on the battlefield. Countless people watched with jubilant anticipation. Ratan emerged as the solution to quell the headache-inducing demonic situation.
What justification would there be for eliminating such Ratan? Opposing or attempting to eliminate its joining the battlefield would be considered treason.
Elliot glared at Nike with a hollow smile.
'So that kid kept it hidden until now and is now showing it.'
If they had known about Ratan's existence in advance, the people with superpowers could have eliminated him long ago.
“Oh, no. Seriously.”
Mercenary Demon, Ratan.
His presence will change many things, many things in the future.
Wassenberg's location.
Imperial authority.
The map of power.
Besides that, there are really many other things...
“Young Master?”
As Elliot turned around, the private sergeant followed him.
“Are you leaving? The commander hasn’t given us the order to disband yet.”
“Oh, f*ck.”
Elliot turned around, annoyed.
“Do I have to ask that kid’s permission to go to my house?”
“Oh, no... I’m sorry.”
Elliot walked again. His legs felt completely weak. He had no idea how to resolve this situation...
“Brother, brother!”
Ryan suddenly appeared at this moment and blocked the way.
“You’re not going? You said you’d help me!”
He whispers with an anxious expression.
Elliot was dumbfounded.
"Will it work? If you have a brain, think about it. The demons won't run wild."
“Then what should I do? I only trusted you, brother!”
“Ah. Hahaha. Ah, shit...”
His stupid younger brother's urging was so absurd that Elliot couldn't help but laugh. He lost the will to even respond.
"Brother, do you know how hard life is for me? I was hoping you'd help me, brother. But then again, wouldn't there be another way? Brother, you're running a lot of business too..."
"Hey."
Elliot grabbed him by the collar and dragged Ryan towards him.
"You idiot. Are you that clueless? Are you so incapable of grasping the situation? Are you concerned about your livelihood right now?"
“...”
Slap.
Elliot's hand lightly slapped Ryan's cheek.
“If you have a brain and are grateful to your parents who gave birth to you.”
Slap.
“You should feel like your house is in shambles right now. I don’t even expect any help, but, huh? You should keep your mouth shut, Ryan...”
“...”
Tears welled up in Elliot's eyes as he groaned. Ratan's appearance was a shocking event.
“Is life hard?”
Elliot whispered.
“...Then die, you little shit.”
“...”
Ryan was frozen.
"If I were you, I wouldn't be living like this, like a bug. I would have bitten my tongue and turned around a long time ago when I became a criminal, and my life was ruined. Why are you so busy living?"
“...”
Ryan was speechless.
With thoughtful eyes, he just stared at his brother's face, telling his younger brother to die.
“If you understand, then stop showing your unwelcome face in front of me and just die somewhere no one knows...”
“Shut up, Elliot.”
Elliot paused, interrupted by an unfamiliar voice.
What?
It's next to him. Looking down, he saw a girl standing there, a girl he had never seen before.
Elliot was bewildered, and Ryan was appalled.
“Hey, what are you doing! Why are you crawling out!”
But the girl with her pink hair tied up tightly glared at Elliot without paying any attention.
Then she pulled her clenched fist back with all her might as if she were loading it,
Puck!
"Ugh!"
She hit Elliot's stomach with all her might.
It hurt quite a bit. Elliot, without knowing why, wrapped his arms around his stomach and bent over.
As Elliot's head came down, the girl, as if she had been waiting, grabbed his hair tightly and shook it.
“Ah! Ah! What, what...!”
“Are you human? Huh? Are you human?”
Every time it shook, a strand of blonde hair flew out and fluttered.
“How could you tell your little brother to die!”
What is happening now?
When he tries to figure out the situation.
As if not giving him time to think, the girl pulled Elliot's hair and then lifted her knee up at a right angle.
Puck!
“Ah!”
His vision shook as he was struck squarely in the face. Stars appeared before his eyes as he slowly fell backwards.
“Young Master!”
The moment the private leader next to him draws his sword at the girl.
“Uh, uh... Yes! Stop it!”
Elliot raised his hand hastily to stop him. His head was spinning, and he was feeling dizzy, but he had already noticed.
That girl has superpowers!
And my sister!
"What are you doing? Why aren't you fighting back? You're good at something!"
The girl who approached him suddenly stuck her head in and said.
“Try it! Huh? Try it!”
“Hey! Are you crazy? What are you going to do if I really do it?”
Ryan, who had become lost in thought, jumped in front of the girl and blocked her path.
“Hey, bunny! Calm down, please!”
“Let go of this! I’m going to kill that guy today and go to hell!”
Elliot stared blankly up at the ridiculous sight of the two squabbling.
The girl pushed Ryan away and grumbled at Elliot again.
"Why are you looking after me? Because I'm a power user? Because I'm a valuable asset to the family? Because I'm a power user, am I worthy of being your younger sister?"
"You..."
"Elliot, don't you remember when Ryan was born? Weren't you happy? You've been living under the same roof as him for over ten years, haven't you? Have you forgotten all about that? If he's incompetent, he's not your brother anymore?"
“...”
"Even if you're a scumbag, this isn't right! Still, we're brothers, blood flowing through us. It's only natural that we should feel closer to each other than to others!"
Tears welled up in the eyes of the girl who was swearing. Elliot looked at her face in silence.
“You're not just a man, you're an older brother. How could you tell your younger brother to die...?”
“...”
Silence fell.
Elliot blinked a few times, then his gaze fell on Ryan.
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