Side Story Chapter 167

Side Story Chapter 167

The area around the castle gates was bizarrely silent. Joshua had unequivocally ended the battle, but no one let out a cheer. However, their reaction was understandable.

Its completely devastated, Lilith said.

The castle gates were rubble, and body parts belonging to the people of Avalon were scattered all around it. Although Icarus had made every preparation possible, casualties were inevitable.

The demons souls possess the potential to be Demon Kings, and they also have Evil Sins Joshua said quietly. The two demonsthe reaper and witchlooked up, surprised.

-Evil Sin?

-Did you just say Evil Sin?

Lilith took control of her body back so she could frown.

Say what now? Lilith tilted her head.

-Sir?

You people are irredeemable.

How long are you going to drag around these deadweights? she quickly whispered to Joshua, still frowning.

-Theres no need to waste our strength on a fight that we can avoid.

Itll be awesome when we get backstabbed, wont it? Lilith sarcastically snapped. She glanced backward and saw Perchilin look away, biting her lip guiltily. On the other hand, it was impossible to read Tshchary.

I dont think its a good choice, and its time for you to make a decision. If you continue to be indecisive, itll only increase the damage, Lilith warned Joshua.

Joshua held his tongue for a moment while he sorted his thoughts out.

Im going to put Overlord Seals on you two, he eventually said.

Perchilin and Tshchary flinched. An Overlord Symbol was a contract that bound ones soul in similar fashion to high-class undead like liches and death knights; such contracts were often made in the Demon Realm. Nevertheless, demons of their stature wouldnt even dream of yielding to such humiliation. They would prefer death before submission, but there were some eccentricsdemons who had a strong desire to survive or who were genuinely amazed by their opponents strength. Those eccentrics willingly bowed to those who defeated them.

Tshchary and Perchilin quietly exchanged glances. They were typical demons, not such eccentrics. They had been waiting for a chance, but they were left with only one choice if they were forced to be marked with an Overlord Symbol.

However, Joshua was just getting started.

In return Joshua let words hang in the air, teasing the demons. ...Ill give you the powers that you two so desperately wantif you devote your souls to me and swear yourselves to my service.

-Powers?

Joshua smiled slyly. Didnt you want Evil Sins?

* * *

Two demons passed through the streets of Arcadia and made their way into the depths of the Palace of Avalon in short order. They stared at the gate until Altheon, the demon with mystical white hair and eyes, spoke up.

-You know our goal, Urus, yes?

-Im not like those idiots, so you dont need to remind me. Isnt that why you chose me to work with you on this mission?

-Its a very important mission.

Altheon adjusted his silver-rimmed glasses, Urus, a red devil, stood by his side. Devils were already rare even in the Demon Realm, but Urus was a red devila race that had gone extinct except for him.

-It seems to be beyond this gate. Ill blow it open with one punch.

Black lightning flew off of Uruss horns, spreading to his face, neck, and arms. Urus was about to use the same technique he used to destroy the castle gates on the door to the Palaces council chamber. He audibly rumbled as he gathered all the power he could muster.

Urus raised his fist to strike and the tightly shut doors opened on their own, revealing a human woman with fluttering sky-blue hair.

The throne belonged to Joshua, so the room should have been empty. However, the woman stood beside the throne nonetheless.

Welcome.

-That woman is

I thought you were never going to come, so its good youre here. You two are demons, yes?

-It sounds like you walked to your grave.

Urus sneered and gestured at Icarus to continue.

Icarus folded all her fingers. Lastly, Ive known what youre looking for from the very beginning.

-What?

Isnt that why you came to find me? You must have thought that a Queen Consort would know the location, Icarus guessed.

Altheon and Urus exchanged terse glances. Well, Avalon was in the middle of a battle, so there was no other reason to keep such strong individuals on standby in the Palace. On top of that, even the Shining Darkness had appeared

-How remarkable. Its just like you said, Altheon; I have to hand it to the humans and their slyness.

-Wait, Urus.

-So where is it?

Icarus just quietly smiled at Urus, despite his obvious rage.

Do you think Ill tell you?

-It doesnt matter whether you tell me or not. We can find it on our own.

How are you going to do that? Icarus smiled crookedly.

-You idiot, were demons, so we can detect the Demon Spirits energy better than anyone else even if we cant hear it.

Icaruss eyes gleamed. Youre looking for something left by the Demon Spirit!

-Huh?

Now I get why you demons came running all the way over here.

-You bitch, did you?

Uruss eyes widened upon the realization that he had been fooled. Altheon could only shake his head and sigh.

-Youre too impetuous. It was so obvious.

-Then you shouldve dealt with her first, Altheon!

-You didnt even give me the chance.

Urus scowled but didnt retort. Instead, he cracked his knuckles, his menacing red devil muscles bulging.

-Well, forget it. It doesnt change anything, does it?

-What are you going to do now?

-Im going to clean up my mess.

Urus looked into Icarus starry eyes and growled.

-I heard stories about how demons were constantly deceived by humans trickery; I guess thats why I should pay attention to the ancestors stories. Ill rip you to shreds, bitch.

Wait! Icarus held up her hand as if she had been waiting for this moment. Im not done yet.

-What are you up to now!

Dont you want to know? Icarus smiled.

-Ill just start by tearing your tongue out.

Urus strode forward, obviously done with conversation. Cain and Ulabis tensed and brought their blades to the ready.

In contrast to them, Icarus was still confident.

Im sure that youll be curious because Im about to tell you three reasons why you shouldnt kill me.