Demon King
Chapter 156 The Lord Of Pride [2]

''Gahak!”

“Ahhhhh!”

“Satan gross this...!”

No one, not even Lucifer, can prevent them from regaining demonic powers. I'm the one who took their names, so just call them one more time. In this battlefield, where their power was buried, it was possible to forcibly return the demonic power to all the fallen angels here.

“I cannot... no!”

“I'm out of power…! Great Satan, save us! ”

[Can't control their power .. They don't deserve my name!]

The angel fell with dirty wings. However, Lucifer's gaze and voice were cold and cruel. He knows if he works to save his subordinates now, there is a chance that we can retaliate. The battlefield shook violently, the earthquake went by itself as the mana on the ground started to go wild. Lucifer exerts his powers over the environment, forcing him to recover, but cracks are already visible. This place is far from just the world.

The names of Fallen Angels and Demons were used as materials to construct this place, restraining the power of their existence. They tried to build a new world with him, but now I am here. By eliminating their power, I can deliver a blow to this world. Lucifer should have killed them before. If they were dead, I could not return their names no matter how often I called them. But he definitely assumed that I would not be able to come back here. It was all thanks to Mireina.

[To be humiliated like this by a trivial thing like a hybrid.!].

Lucifer spread out his twelve wings, hovering in midair as he stared at Mireina. At the tremendous killing in her view, Mireina quickly hid behind me. The situation is a little funny. Surprisingly, it was a suitable humiliation for such an arrogant creature. But I didn't have time to enjoy it; now I had to go on the offensive. I whispered to Rain, reaching out to her.

“Please.. Belphegor.”.

“...” At that moment, a large amount of energy began to surge. A ferocious mana stream that was incomparable to the Fallen Angels began to radiate from all around us. The battlefield began to crack as all that energy was focused on the man who had always been by my side.

[You dare!]

Just accepting that name means nothing. It means nothing if I can recover their strength when I give them their name. I said so, and they agreed. Nevertheless, I will be criticized for restoring his name first. I called him because I could keep my word. The battlefield turned into an unstable new world, the power of the angels inside was stolen when they were not completely sealed. Now that Lucifer was only focused on Mireina, it was time to unleash demonic power. My efforts have mostly succeeded. Returning that name made me recover the strength of my subordinates.

“Whoo ...” Belphegor, after regaining his strength, sighed deeply. His appearance did not change at all, but he exuded an overwhelming sense of dignity like never before, almost on par with Lucifer. If he doesn't work hard to defend this world, we'll be slaughtered once we arrive, but that's because I know it will happen if we arrive recklessly.

[What difference does one name have? It just took me a little longer to get my job done. But.. I don't like that stiffness!]

Belphegor ignored Lucifer's mana, bowing his head to me.

“This is very annoying, but you are my master. I will do as I'm told. ” Tens of thousands of chains came out of Belphegor on that reliable answer, spreading in all directions to slow the flow of mana around us and even disrupt Lucifer's magic.

[Huh…! You're like an evil insect crawling on the floor! It's filthy!]

He tried to give me enough time to do what I wanted. Belphegor is a demon of laziness. He hates moving and trying to keep others in their place. Right now, that's what he's trying to do. His strong will strengthened him even more. And unlike the L force, which was more effective against the weaker majority, its laziness was able to play a role even against strong people like Lucifer. There is no one better than him to help me.

[Raise level!]

[New Magic increased 27.]

“Lucifer, you've always been the contradictory type. You fell underground and became jealous of Fate. Instead of a vaguely heavenly world to blame, you choose the one above you. ”

[Jealous? How stupid.]

[Soul Magic increased 31.]

All of Belphegor's actions are imbued with his power. It was not only his chains that were imbued with magical power; even the trivial movements and words he spoke managed to make the opponent become lethargic, weak, and dull.

[Raise level!]

[Raise level!]

“Intense new motion gives you new strength and opens up new possibilities. But that's all. You will never be able to reach Destiny. Pride is what makes you fall, which won't make you admit that you're jealous. ”

[I thought it would be interesting, but how stupid.]

[New Magic increased 48.]

[Raise level!]

“Ahhhhhh!” Mireina desperately used her defensive magic against him, but the magic was destroyed after a while. If not for the soul force, which he had already activated, he would have already died there.

[Your level increased a few times!]

[New Magic increased 57.]

Unlike him, I was in shock because I couldn't stop what I was doing. The majority of Belphegor's chains blocking Lucifer have been destroyed.

[Pride is a really special feeling. You can't enjoy it unless you're perfect! I am the highest, the most beautiful, and the perfect under heaven! I was like that from the beginning!]

“But it's also the undeniable truth that you're jealous.” Blood flowed out of Belphegor's mouth, but he refused to fall until he fulfilled his mission. It is ironic to see people who spread laziness to others move so actively. But, from my point of view, as an ally, it's a reliable sight.

[…]

“Didn't your jealousy of others and your desire to surpass Fate cause this ability to develop within you? I can't help but laugh if you still intend to deny it. ”

[Raise level!]

Even I couldn't help but listen to their conversation. In the past, Belphegor said that Lucifer used a similar approach to me because he was wary and jealous of me. Maybe what got him to this place was a feeling of jealousy, I don't know. But I know that strong emotions and desires can be the power of one's existence. Just as Belphegor was able to transmit his laziness to others or that L's beauty could make others slaves to lust. Or how can I swallow anything with greedy power and greed to make it mine. Lucifer is able to imitate the power of others with jealousy in him.

[Your level increased a few times!]

[Soul Magic increased 82.]

[The Flame of Destruction has changed by absorbing a lot of power.]

[You are disturbing me.].

But he denied it even though he knew the words were true. Surprisingly, I could feel the energy around him weakening bit by bit. Belphegor said he couldn't get past me if he denied himself, the reason why is now revealed.

“... A little more than a small child.”

[…!]

Lucifer's attack focused entirely on Belphegor. He wanted to get rid of this person who knew him very well by removing him. But Lucifer's main enemy is not Belphegor. Just as L's words and actions fascinate people with magical powers, his words and actions encourage Lucifer to think and move more simply. Instead, he had to face all of his attacks.

[Raise level!]

“You cannot have Jealousy and Pride at the same time. Instead, throwing them away will make you stronger. Your answer has been decided, right? ” Belphegor finally said that. From the moment we first met Lucifer, he had sharpened his sword of laziness to use one day against him. And Lucifer fell right into his hands.

[I was complete from the beginning! I don't have to throw away anything I never had!]

He turned away from his jealousy. At that moment, the tremors that hit the battlefield stopped. The composition of the world he made included the power of his jealousy, so it was only natural that it stopped when he handed over that power. Lucifer must have known it, but he left it to protect the value of his existence.

Almost all demons, including me, have strong feelings towards something. As far as other emotions can't assert themselves. That's why I have to endure and think and move in despair. That's stupid and childish. Lucifer is trapped in the power of Belphegor's words and unleashes the power of his jealousy. Even though he was stronger, he suffered. If reason precedes emotion, it will never happen.

[Those who doubt me and cannot understand their own strength.].

The creation of the world stopped. Lucifer abandoned jealousy and gained freedom with his pride.

[Haha!]

A truly evil and brilliant mana gushed endlessly throughout his body. It was decided from the beginning. Whether he let go of Jealousy or Pride, he was destined to be strong. Of course, thanks to Belphegor, I managed to finish all the work I had to do.

[In my new world, there is no place for you. I will delete everything myself!]

From now on, we have to deal with the true prince of Pride.