Chapter 168 - A Mans Contract 1 (2/2)

“I just made one right now.”

The Demons had already detected Artpe’s party located in the open plains.Artpe couldn’t detect the Demon King, but he could sense the man, who used to be the strongest of the Four Heavenly Kings in his past life.If Artpe fought only against that Demon, they would be able to win without much difficulty….

‘If I fight him, the Demon King will react in some way.Normally, he wouldn’t move until all the Four Heavenly Kings are defeated….’

The Demon King’s castle was ruined.The Demon King’s absolute position of advantage was being cut away.At this point, it was unknown as to how the Demon King would respond.Nothing would surprise him.When the faction tied to the previous Demon King had shown up, Artpe stopped seeing the current situation through the prism of his past life.

“There are many unexplored regions in the Demon realm.It is unlikely that we’ll find any Evil Hearts there…..If we are looking for places to level up, we have to head towads those regions.That is our only option.”

Basically, these were regions that one visited after clearing the final boss.It was supposed to happen during the postscript, yet they would be going there ahead of time.If enemies that weren’t supposed to exist appeared, it would be no problem now!Maybe, the forces of the past Demon King was residing within one of these unexplored regions...

“They are coming.Let’s pick up the pace.”

“Yes.”

Artpe left behind the Golems as he used Blink again.Once.Twice.He continued using it until they were completely clear from the territory of the Demon King’s castle.

“Artpe, one guy is following us.”

“Tsk.”

He didn’t need her words of warning.He knew, who was following them. Artpe had done his best to erase the traces of his Mana as he repeatedly used Blink.However, he couldn’t gain any separation from his enemy.Moreover, the Demon had already reached a location near them.

[Stop.]

“Wow.His voice is still pompous.”

Artpe clicked his tongue as he used Blink again.He wasn’t the type of person to stop, because someone said stop!

[Your features and clothes….I’m sure of it now.You are the hero named Artpe!You are the one that tricked Etna!]

It wasn’t too surprising to hear that the Demon knew his identity.The Demon, who had entered the ruin, had immediately recognized his party too!

But······He remembered that this man liked Etna.Etna had always bombarded Artpe with love, and this man had always looked at him with anger in his eyes.Artpe had always wanted to avoid all of them.When he looked back at his old self in his past memories, he didn’t miss it at all.Artpe once again buried the useless memories of his past, then he used Blink again.

[How long will you be able to run away like this?You dare to race Petra-nim!]

Artpe was using Blink with his party in tow.They could no longer see the ruined Demon King’s castle, but the man was stubborn as he remained on their trail.At that point, Artpe realized that something was awry.

‘There should be only one Four Heavenly King left in the Demon realm that is following the Demon King’s orders.Why would the Demon King let his only subordinate with real power leave his side?Wouldn’t the Demon King want the Four Heavenly King by his side?’

Artpe suddenly stopped.This place was part of the Demon realm, but Demonic energy was scarce here.It was a wasteland that the high ranked Demons rarely frequented.It was unknown as to how many consecutive Blinks he had used, but his party looked a bit nauseous.

“Artpe, did you come up with a plan?”

“No.I just think that our current situation is a bit odd.Did the Demon King completely abandon the Demon King’s castle after we blew it up?”

“Where did he go?”

Maybe, the Demon King became afraid after he witnessed the unbelievable power of the hero’s party?Or maybe, he regretted his slothfulness.He might have gone into training for several months to emerge as a Demon King at the prime of his power.It was also possible that the current Demon King had been assassinated by the force that had followed the previous generation’s Demon King.

“The Demon King isn’t nearby.If that is true…..”

If it was just this single Demon, they didn’t have to run away like this.Artpe gripped his staff as he turned around.He immediately saw the man with burning blue eyes, who was coming towards him at high speeds.

“It wouldn’t be a bad option to defeat him here before we leave.”

[Submit to my anger!Freeze!I will punish you in the name of Petra Dealeto Tekotooth!]

Petra was the first ranked Four Heavenly King in Artpe’s past life.Artpe was tired from using a great magic in the ruin, but he wasn’t alone.Roa had gotten stronger after eating the Evil Heart.She might be able to defeat this Demon by herself.

‘Still, he might have gotten stronger, while we were exploring the ruin.Let’s see….’

Purple light was emitted from Artpe’s eyes.He stopped the enormous cold fog emitted by the Demon as he activated his Read All creation ability.His eyes took in all information regarding Petra.

[Petra Dealeto Tekotooth]

[Level : 390]

[Demon race]

As expected, this guy’s level was lower than the Demon they had just fought in the ruin.Moreover, he hadn’t developed any Innate ability.He hadn’t evolved into a different race.If his party party fought against Petra, they would be able to win….

‘Wait a moment.’

Artpe’s thoughts came to a halt.The male Demon was close enough for Artpe to see him with his eyes.He could even see the fuzz on the Demon’s blue skin.

So why…..

‘Why doesn’t he have his collar on······?’

Artpe was so surprised that he remained frozen.The Demon was rushing straight towards him, yet he stood there.

He checked the bastard’s information using his Read All Creation ability.He even did a thorough search using his magical energy.

This bastard wasn’t being controlled by the Demon King’s Innate ability.