Chapter 272

[Translator – Kie]

[Proofreader – Kawaii]

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Chapter 272: The Demonic Followers (1)

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The Tartarus Kingdom was located on the edge of the continent.

Its territory was quite large, but its national power was not very strong. It was famous for its abundant seafood, as it was bordered by the sea.

It was a kingdom located very far from the Apple Kingdom. It would take over a month to get to the Tartarus Kingdom.

However, if you were with the Five Great Elders, it was a different story.

Damien was moving at an incredible speed, riding on the wind. It was as if he was sitting on a carpet made of wind.

Damien sat on the wind and looked out at the scenery outside.

Even with his dynamic vision, he couldn’t see passing scenery quickly.

This was the result of Green Wind’s wind being amplified by Radiant Light’s amplification.

“At this speed, we’ll be in the Tartarus Kingdom in a few minutes.”

Green Wind said to the group.

She didn’t look even a little tired, even though she was handling wind on this scale.

It was the power befitting a figure who was one of the Five Great Elders.

“Then I should explain it to Sir Damien in advance while we’re on the way. If I explain it after we arrive, there won’t be enough time.”

Radiant Light continued, turning to Damien.

“Sir Damien, our top priority is to destroy the summoning circle. We need to destroy it to...”

“To reverse summon the demon.”

Radiant Light’s eyes widened at Damien’s answer.

“Oh, how did you know that?”

“I’ve read books about demons.”

It was a lie, actually. The reason Damien knew about demons was because of his past life memories.

Perhaps the only other existence in this world who knew more about demons than Damien was Dorugo.

“Then I guess there’s no need to explain it separately.”

Demons were creatures that lived in Inferno, not on the continent.

Since they were creatures that existed in a completely different dimension, they were subject to various constraints when summoned to the continent. That’s why demons were very weak right after they were summoned.

The only way to break the constraints was to feed the demon a human soul.

That’s why dark mages kidnapped humans and offered them as sacrifices even after summoning demons.

The biggest constraint that demons summoned to the continent faced was being bound to the summoning circle.

If the summoning circle was even slightly damaged, the demon was reversed summoned back to the Inferno.

“It sounds simple when you hear it, but it won’t be easy. This demon summoning incident is not ordinary.”

Cheongyeum, who was known as the strongest among the Five Great Elders, had disappeared.

It was an event that was impossible to understand considering Cheongyeum’s strength and status.

“I heard from the Church that they’re judging that a Marquis class demon was summoned.”

“That’s right. A demon of that level would be the only one who could put Sir Cheongyeum in danger.”

Damien agreed with Radiant Light’s words.

With Cheongyeum’s strength, he could easily bring down even the main body of a Count class demon.

“But what I don’t understand is how Pandemonium was able to prepare a summoning circle of this scale without the Church’s knowledge.”

Damien naturally thought of Dorugo.

Dorugo had been preparing for a long time to destroy humanity.

Such a Dorugo would have been able to prepare a summoning ritual of this scale in a short period of time.

‘But why?’

The problem was that he couldn’t understand why Dorugo had made such a choice.

In his previous life, Dorugo had not relied on demons. This was because he was arrogant and overconfident in his own abilities.

Moreover, Dorugo was not very interested in demons. He was not at all attached to the graces or powers that demons bestowed.

‘Could it be that he made this choice because I killed the Weapon Master?’

The greatest advantage of the Weapon Master was that he could use dozens of Demonic sword.

Demonic swords were no different from avatars of demons. In other words, the Weapon Master could use the power of demons without limit.

Even during the War of Destruction, the Weapon Master was used as a kind of demon.

‘The Weapon Master is dead. All the Demonic swords have been destroyed as well. There is no one in Pandemonium who can freely wield the power of demons now. So if he summoned a demon, then...?.’

Damien was lost in thought when Green Wind spoke to Radiant Light.

“Sister, we’ve entered the airspace of the Tartarus Kingdom. This is where Pandemonium’s territory begins.”

As soon as Green Wind finished speaking, the smell of burning and blood rushed in from all directions.

“I want the demonic power of a Marquis class demon.”

The man’s eyes widened at those words.

Demonic power was the strength that demons possessed. It was a higher concept than dark magic.

“Demonic power is like an elixir to dark mages, but I doubt a being of your stature would call on me to consume such power, especially in such numbers.”

The man spread his arms wide. At that, the magic circle drawn across the entire meadow revealed itself.

The scale of the magic circle was staggering, but even more surprising were the materials.

The magic circle was drawn entirely with magic stones and gemstone powder. And in the center, there were over a thousand hearts piled up.

“You don’t need to know that?”

“I can’t help but be curious...”

“Just answer me. Will you agree to the contract?”

The man clapped his hands and said.

“Since you’ve kindly shown me the world, I guess I can fulfill that request.”

He said with a chuckle.

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“Is everyone alright?”

Radiant Light looked around at the group and asked. Everyone nodded their heads in affirmation.

“Well, I don’t know where this is. Green Wind, where was the summoning circle?”

“Just keep going southwest.”

“Did everyone hear that? Let’s move on.”

“Where are you going?”

At that moment, a stranger’s voice was heard.

They turned in the direction of the voice and saw a group of ragged men.

They weren’t dressed like this because they were beggars. Their clothes were ruined because of their grotesquely twisted arms and legs.

The men’s arms and legs were black as if they had been dipped in ink. And they were all strangely deformed.

Some men had only two giant arms. Others had the heads of beasts in place of their arms.

“...Demonic followers.”

Agnes muttered in disgust.

Dark mages did not follow or worship demons. They saw them only as trading partners.

But the demonic followers were different. They were a race that had gained immense power in exchange for becoming servants of demons.

“Just when we were running out of sacrifices, I didn’t know you’d fall from the sky like this.”

The man who seemed to be the leader laughed, baring his teeth. His left arm, which had turned into a hyena, made a clicking sound.

“You idiots, don’t just stand there watching. Get in there and catch them.”

The men surrounded the four of them. Then Radiant Light smiled and said.

“Oh my, you’re brave ones. You think you can block our way?”

“Sister, it’s not that. I think they just don’t know who we are.”

“Oh, really?”

“It’s definitely possible. What chance do these insignificant lowlifes have to see our faces?”

“Hmm... that makes sense.”

Damien drew his Dawn. But Radiant Light reached out and stopped him.

“Sir Damien worked hard last time, so please rest this time.”

As Radiant Light stepped forward, the men were all taken aback. It was because of her appearance.

“Th-this is a face that’s too precious to offer as a sacrifice.”

“Brother, let’s just take this woman. Wouldn’t the other three be enough?”

Radiant Light pointed down and said.

“Do you know that? They say the earth has a force that pulls things down.”

At those words, the demon followers looked at each other.

“Is she maybe a pretty girl who’s gone a little crazy?”

“We’re out of luck. There’s no fun in playing with a woman like this...”

Radiant Light raised her divine power. A dazzling light burst forth from her.

“Shall we try a hundredfold gravity?”

As soon as the words were out of her mouth, the demonic followers’ bodies sank into the ground below.

Khaaaa!

The legs and lower bodies of the demonic followers were crushed.

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[Translator – Kie]

[Proofreader – Kawaii]