Demon King
Chapter 163 Demon Lord [5]

It was possible to connect the underground to Earth, just as the underground had connected to the Rookie Battlefield. I have complete control over everything on Earth through the use of a legion of demons. My chain of Domination has spread all over the world. It was possible for me to annihilate the Earth and just store it underground. That way, I can protect those I want. Of course, I would have to move a portion of the legion to Earth to balance things out, but that way, I could directly clash with Heaven.

“Kh..”.

Damnit. Damnit damnit! There's no way I could do that. Maybe it was possible for the pure demon Baal, but it was impossible for me. My heart intervened with strong and varied emotions, blocking me. When humans wage their war, it is their own will. I had no intention of stopping him because of that; it was a sin that they had to bear.

Similarly, I can kill a human who tries to kill me without regret. It made my sister very sad, but she held it for me. However, offering an innocent human as a victim to save my own life is a very different story.

It was the same for all my colleagues, born as unseeded children and affected by their circumstances. The idea that one of us, a survivor fighting against their environment, would sacrifice others in the same situation can never be tolerated. I thought of the Battlefield, all the sins I had accumulated so far to build it, and the reason I killed Lucifer. Killing a man who knows nothing would be no better than him or heaven. I remember the end of the farmer's fate. His grievous screams, sacrificed as a method to awaken me.

I have committed a great sin, but I will not go any further and do the same thing as the Heaven that I hate so much.

‘Is there any other way? What can I do to protect everyone? ‘ I feel a dull vibration in my chest. I didn't realize it at first because I was deeply immersed in my thoughts, but slowly the intensity increased.

“...It.” It was an ancient and luxurious pocket watch. The chain was too short to wear, but it was mine. After recovering most of my strength and memories in the past, I knew it was mine.

“...Like it.” Is that a stupid thing? I haven't checked all the remaining means for me. I haven't been out of zone 6, nor have I found zone 7 yet. There must have been something I left there, but I couldn't think of it, and I groaned for a solution. There must be a secret I don't understand. This pocket watch is something I haven't finished yet. Surely, I can think about it and find a way to keep everyone safe.

Belphegor!

“At your command, Baal, the great demon lord.” Belphegor knew the weight of the title of Satan and would not pronounce it out loud. Batsago and G. or rather, Gremory, too reckless.

“Three hours from now, we will stop the power of Great Fusion. We must combine the powers of all demons. ”

“It will be possible in about three hours. They will be gathered. ” Perhaps the reason why the underground has not disappeared is because its relationship with the Battlefield has not completely disappeared. However, it was only a matter of time before that happened. It was just a delay in execution, but it gave me time to set my mind and move forward.

“Bring the army back underground and protect. The earth will be safe. ”

“Fate, how about me?”

“You are the core of defense. Deny anything that tries to disturb your soul. Denying Heaven's Power and Great Unity. ” We won't get a chance without Mireina standing in the middle.

“I can't do that! If I fail, Fate will die! ”

“Ya it's right.” If Mireina's power runs out before I clear the Black Palace, everyone involved underground will die. No, a fate more terrible than death awaits us. It's gonna be like we never existed.

“What if you die because of me?”

“You can do this.” I was confident in him, but I also wanted to check the mismatches I felt before. For a moment, he looked hesitant before taking a deep breath. Confidence began to grow in her beautiful blue eyes, a change that was so sudden as if another soul had sprung up.

“I can do that.” An enormous amount of mana surged within him. It was the same mana as the one who sought my life a moment ago - the power of Pride. Belphegor's eyes widened when he saw the sight.

“Destiny, impossible... ?!”

“Send me!”

“I believe in you.”

“Hm!” Mana overflowed with explosive momentum. Looks like Lucifer is standing before me once again. I laugh.

“Good talent.”

“Hah?”

“No, please go back underground now. Please.”

“Hah!” Mireina opened the gate to the underground and entered, having learned how to do it from anyone but herself. Belphegor shook his head.

“I saw. His self-esteem really comes from the idea that you are right. ”

“It looks like that.” I nodded and sent a message to all the demons on Earth to return to the underground. She was right; Mireina's pride came from someone else, not herself. It was an imperfect obstacle, but it was suitable to face arrogance, which was not at first perfect. The absolute belief that I was right was of course arrogant. Even if I was wrong, he would trust me to the extent of ignoring others. It was a slightly different direction from the power of Lucifer, who never recognized anyone else.

“It is sad to see that even your own strength depends on others to manifest itself. In addition, for hybrids, depend on the demon king .. ”

“He's a friend. The traces of elves or angels are also very few, so let's stop talking about hybrids. ”

“My apology.” Belphegor apologized bluntly, but his lips were still pouting as if he was dissatisfied. It was a strange sight for a middle-aged man.

“But I think it is the power of the devil. I want to see them further. ”

“Come go underground quickly.”

“As a warning to regain my name and strength, I just want to behave according to my name after so long.” I was afraid his tone was relaxed and his slow movements would increase.

I'm fine, so go underground.

“...Good. We will wait for your return. ” He sighed and jumped to the gate I opened. She must have read the conflict I was having, but what she was worried about would not happen. Now I am the only one left in the Battlefield. I waited quietly in the middle of the room where not a single ray of light was emitted.

[Fate, you have a shield!]

At that moment, the strength of all the demons was concentrated in one place, the shield with Mireina as the center began to block the effects of the Great Fusion. I stretched out the Predation energy without hesitation. A gate opened using the mana left in this shattered world. The location of the sixth district was discovered by a group of soldiers with Solas.

“Whoo.”

Sighing, I jumped through the gate to the side of Solas.