Demon King
Chapter 128 Predation [3]

[Soul Echoes (??? / ???) – ???. ???]

[Soul Destruction (??? / ???) – ???. ???]

A useless notification window appeared before me. The pitch-black exhaust, Echo, did not present itself so calmly. Dagger-the Annihilation, however, buzzed with a low-pitched hum. I know why very well.

“You're still fighting.” I threw everything into my inventory, including mementos of the nameless bird monster that built the castle. No, it's not a memento. If he dies, his name should be returned. But I still can't remember it, which means its existence remains somewhere in the world. It was a big sword.

I believe his help fused another weapon into one dagger, the Annihilation. But there were two items, Echoes and Soul Destruction. Echoes unite souls, but Destruction destroys them.

‘For me, with my Predation, it would be a little more suitable for me if they were all combined into one.’ While muttering about unimportant things, I put away the dagger. There was nothing left to see here, no sign of the disaster that had occurred. Katsuragi trembles, and Lee Chan-yu is gathering his monsters. Beyond that, the humans who had fought One Flag were still left.

“You didn't run.”

There's no point in trying. The guild master laughed and shrugged before lowering his head to me.

“I still don't like you. I can't understand who you are with my abilities, and I don't understand your strengths. ” I didn't think too much about it. To be honest, I thought he was a human being driven by a situation like that bald-headed man. But when I listened to him, my perception of him changed.

“But you saved us all. Thank ye. Thank you very much.”

“Even if I get rid of One Flag?”

“If we are damned without them, then it is better to be destroyed immediately.” He answered firmly and looked away.

“We will pay you sooner or later in a certain way.”

“Hmm.” She went. I can't help but think that humans are curious creatures. Angels and demons stalk each of them, making them impossible to control, and sometimes, both will appear at once. It is impossible to judge or determine one human being at will, which it should be. They are like smoke, not bound to any particular shape. That's why it's so much fun, even though sometimes I don't like it very much.

“Captain, let's go back.”

“Ya.”

[Do we have to continue doing such frightening things in the future?]

“Katsuragi, you did a good job today. If you improve your abilities, you will be able to overcome the Death Crisis like today. ”

[OK okay. I'll try it. I can do that.]

I fired a few punches at Katsuragi's head to free her from her cries, then finally looked around. No sign of Elakatra, no trace. They could not predict which souls were fleeing at the last minute. Besides, it would be too dangerous to approach. But I can't hide the fact that I cleared this situation of them. I have to prepare it.

“Asolah.”

As soon as I arrived back at my fortress in the mountains of Seongbuk-gu, my little sister ran to greet me. He looked tense; han Jia and Mireina stood close behind him, looking even more tense than him.

“Oh, you are still here.”

“Destiny!”

[Captain, I'm glad you're safe... But what kind of terrifying power is that?]

“This is some artifact that I have strengthened; I will tell you later.” Cain nodded and stepped back to his residence inside the wall. I waved at him and then took a deep breath.

“Come go inside.

“Ya yes.” My sister moves stiffly. Lee Chan-yu sighed, touched his forehead, and Katsuragi kept staring at Mireina, so I shot her a few more times.

What were you talking about?

“Better listen to everything at once.”

“...” He fell silent, and I kept doubting. I gathered my determination as best I could.

“First of all.. sorry I have hidden it so far.”

“No, that's a strange way to start!” I have trouble understanding what I have to say. I still wanted to hide that I was not at first human, but it was awkward to just reveal a little truth. With guilt and anxiety, I decided to speak quickly.

“Si-yeon, I'm your brother.”

“...Huh?” He raised his head, and the air seemed to change.

I'm your brother.

“…”

“Si-yeon, he is your brother.?” He opened his mother, just like Han Jia. I felt something strange happen at that moment.

“Hah?”

“...Brother?”

“Iya. You didn't realize it? ”

“...” His face burned like an active volcano preparing for an explosion. He muttered softly as if holding back an enormous wave of anger.

“Watch...”

“…”

“I'm sorry, Si-yeon. I'm sorry.”

“Eh..uh...” Tears filled her eyes, and I felt ashamed. I know how much I hurt her by hiding her. There's nothing to say. But, contrary to my thoughts that he might soon do something, he took a deep breath several times as if holding onto something, anything. His face was as bright as a tomato. After silence had taken hold of us, he finally opened his mouth slowly.

“Brothers.”

“Yes, Si-yeon.”

I need to think for a moment.

“Good.”

“So come out.”

“...Huh?”

“Come now!” Everyone was expelled, including me, leaving only my sister in the castle.

“It was very surprising.” That's natural. No matter how much I expected it, hearing it from me was definitely different. Lee Chan-yu wondered aloud near me.

“Truly shocking. The captain really tried to kill. ”

“I was just worried about him, so I kept quiet. Not that I am innocent.. ”With Elakatra, I am still not sure if this is the right thing to do, though, but it was almost impossible for him not to collide with them sooner or later regardless of me. Better to be near him.

“No, maybe for different reasons...well, you won't know it, and you don't want me to tell you.” Lee Chan-yu shook his head. Han Jia and Mireina imitated him for a reason. Then, Han Jia raised her head and spoke.

“Didn't Si-ha's brother fall?”

“Yes. Also don't call him Si-ha. ”

“Uncle Lee Chan-yu too?”

“Why my uncle-Yes, it's true.” Han Jia's eyes became strange.

“Around here you two appear. Mountain with Black Palace. ”

“...” I don't think he'll be so sharp! I know who he's asking.

“Good?”

“I'm not sure what you're talking about.” Even if the place is the same, it is hard to imagine me as that weak goblin. I made up some nonsense to make him back off that question.

“Si-yeon takes time for now.”

“You didn't even apologize.”

“Ah, I'm sorry for that.” I gave up on understanding at the time.

“Captain is the captain, as always. Maybe it's a good thing to do this. ”

“Yes?! What are you talking about? Maybe this elf is not an elf ?! ”

“Why don't I think I?” When Lee Chan-yu spoke to me, a quarrel quickly arose between Han Jia and Mireina. I don't know if it's such a good thing that they can talk so casually when angry. Lee Chan-yu calmed the two down and quietly approached me.

“Captain.”

“What?”

“Before, there is something I want to say when the fight is over.” I'm recalling.

Actually, there was a fall meeting before I met the captain.

“Good.” Someone sells information about a group of fallen people, including Lee Chan-yu, to a guild. The guild moves away, and Lee Chan-yu, the sole survivor, flees to the Black Palace. This incident brought us together. However, I could not anticipate his next words.

“I managed to track down those who sold that information to the guild. They are connected to One Flag. ” When he first came out into human society, he wasn't focused on delving into the past. But, at some point, that has changed.

“I'll move faster if you talk about it.”

“I cannot, because of my personal circumstances. I think I shouldn't have involved the captain in a big fight. ”

“I saw.” I smiled bitterly and patted him on the shoulder.

“You're stupid.”

“I don't want to hear that from you.” He hit me on the shoulder, which was a bit painful, given his growing strength.

Thank you, captain.

“... Keh.” It hurts to say anything, so I don't. I just stood beside him.

That's enough for now.