Chapter 162 - Heros Descendant 5 (1/2)
Chapter 162 - Hero's Descendant (5)
The Demon realm wasn’t small compared to the human realm.The Demon realm was mainly composed of vast desert terrains and high plains.On the other hand, there were also rich lands where crops could be grown.There were plenty cattle too.The cattle started out from level 100, but they were rich in fat.Their meat was tender.
At times, a heat wave swept over the Demon realm, so it was a hot place to live.Despite the temperature, everyone adapted and they got used to the heat.They lived pretty well.Moreover, there were regions that were colder than the northernmost continent of human realm.The Demon realm was balanced.
If one assessed the situation in a logical manner, the Demon realm didn’t need to invade the human realm.A war was usually started when one side was lacking in something.One took away what one needed from others through war.However, the Demon realm had everything, so why did they need to go and quarrel with the human realm?What did they want?
“So why does the Demon King want to invade the human realm?”
“That is where the fight is.”
To be precise, the human realm held those that hadn’t been conquered yet.
Many strong beings were born amongst the Demon race.Moreover, these strong beings wanted to prove their strength.The way they proved their power was to subjugate others by force.It had always been like that.This principle held same for the human world.
‘Of course, the current Demon King is the type of person that won’t be satisfied until he has everything.That is why he is trying to conquer the human realm.’
If the heroes hadn’t been born, the Demon King might not have gone out of his way to attack the human realm.Of course, this was merely speculation.It wasn’t something he could prove.
“That is why they continue to come at the human realm like idiots.”
“I believe that’s how it is.”
“Kee-hahhhhhhhhhhhh!”
The ocean of the Demon realm was being dominated by the Genesis Mermaids.If the Demons wanted to cross the ocean into the human realm, it was inevitable that a clash would occur between a large number of Demons and merfolk.
Of course, the merfolk were strong at a fundamental level now.They were all over level 200.Moreover, the merfolk had traveled to Nirotacid with Artpe’s party for the past week.The average level of the merfolk exceeded 250 now!Artpe’s party didn't’ need to support the merfolk any more.They would be able to face the Demons without much difficulty.
“Master, we’ve successfully concluded the cleanup.I would like to deploy around 100 thousand troops here.”
“Mmmm.I think 100 thousand will do a credible job in stopping them.”
He couldn’t drag around 200 thousand merfolk indefinitely.After exiting Nirotacid, Sherryl followed Artpe’s order.She dispatched Genesis Mermaids to important locations within the ocean.
While she was alive, distance didn’t matter.She was able to circumvent distance to communicate with her subjects.In a case of emergency, all the Genesis Mermaids would pull together to create an encircling net.It would be a blockade to stop the Demons.
“However, if your people are faced with a great number of Demons that they can’t handle, I want you to order a retreat.The human realm has forces too.I don’t want your people to weaken in the process of stopping the Demons.It is unnecessary and idiotic to do so.”
“I will bear that in mind.”
This was how the 200 thousand merfolk decreased to 100 thousand then 50 thousand.In the end, he decreased the number of merfolk accompanying his party to 10 thousand.
It was around one month since they had exited Nirotacid.
The party was getting closer to the heart of the Demon realm, so their expression was filled with anxiety.They had been fighting amongst each other like idiots over who should have an offspring with Artpe not too long ago.It was hard to believe that they had reached this point.
“This is the end of the line for you guys.”
“······ah.”
The merfolk had accompanied Artpe’s party, and it was assumed that they would stay together for the duration.However, it all came to an end when Artpe spoke those words.It was inevitable.The merfolk couldn’t accompany them unless the path from the ocean to the Demon King’s castle was a straight line.It wasn’t.Therefore, the separation was inevitable.
“After this point, the probability of those within the Demon King’s castle noticing us is high.We need freedom of movement to be able to keep the Demons in check.This is the best method for us.”
“······understood.If that is what you want, please allow me to accompany master.”
Sherryl was currently around level 260.The party’s level was approaching 380.Sherryl was a bit behind compared to Artpe’s party.However, Artpe seemed to have a plan.He didn’t hesitate as he nodded his head.
“All right.Please help me, Sherryl.”
At this point, this was how the party’s level broke down.Maetel and Artpe had the same level.They had reached level 383.The next highest was Sienna at level 381.Regina was level 390 and Vadinet was level 377.Elrick brought up the rear at level 375.
On top of that, Roa was level 382.She was merely a pet, yet she was closing in on Artpe and Maetel.There was only 1 level difference.She was monstrous.
“We’ll be exiting the waters now, so we’ll be able to see the Demon King’s castle with our eyes.Obviously, this means those within the Demon King’s castle will be able to see us too.”
“We somehow managed to reach this place without being found.”
“It is all thanks to the merfolk.”
Sherryl was silent.She felt embarrassed by the compliment.Artpe smirked as he continued speaking.
“Listen up.What I’m about to say right now is important.Unfortunately, we can’t storm the Demon King’s castle right now.”
In her past life, Maetel had come to the Demon King’s castle at level 374.However, that occurred in the past life.Several unknown variables had been introduced into this life, so he didn’t dare to storm the Demon King’s castle right now.
“There is a Dungeon near the Demon King’s castle.”
“We are here, yet you want to go into a Dungeon!?”
He wanted to go into a Dungeon, because they were able to arrive at this location.He had brought his party here, because the Dungeons in the human realm could no longer raise their levels!
They were able to unexpectedly raise their levels through the Ocean’s Tomb and Nirotacid. However, it was unknown as to whether they’ll be able to easily clear the Dungeon they were about to head into.
“There is someone that used to be called the greatest archmage of the Demon realm.He was the first one to find out about Dimensional pockets, and he performed experiments that dealt with increasing the density of Mana in a limited amount of space….”
“Too difficult!”
“You reacted the same way in the past\”
“Huh?”
Maetel could only tilt her head in confusion.Artpe smirked as he gave an additional explanation.
“I’ve told you his name before.There was a Demon called Nanarai Bodra.”
“That name makes me feel icky.”
“There is a theory that it is an alias.However, that isn’t important right now.The important fact right now is that there is a Dungeon near the Demon King’s castle.It was made by Nanarai Bodra.”
Had Artpe been ignorant of this fact in his past life?
He knew about it, but he didn’t have the opportunity to tell the Demon King about it.
The archmage hadn’t wanted anyone to intrude into the Dungeon, so it had been hidden.A wide area distortion spell was placed over it.Aside from Artpe, no one could discern the location of the Dungeon.
The Demon King never thought it would be possible for him to miss something near the Demon King’s castle.He had never considered the possibility.This was why Artpe was able to get away with not reporting this information to the Demon King.
“If we enter this place, the Demon King’s army won’t be able to find us.That is why I plan on using my boot’s ability to teleport us there.The Dungeon is the last place that'll allow us to grow.Then we’ll fight the Demon King.”
There was the continental alliance and the 200 thousand Genesis mermaids.They were facing off against the main force of the Demon King’s army.It gave Artpe’s party the opportunity to take a shot at the leadership of the Demon realm.It really wasn’t something a hero’s party was supposed to do.
Artpe hadn’t planned this out from the beginning, but somehow, he was able to complete this truly exquisite plan.