Chapter 189 - Demon King 4 (1/2)
Chapter 189 - Demon King (4)
“Letseti, get back!Let’s get into the previous formation!”
“Yes, your majesty!”
[You have always been a minor character.That is all you are.]
[According to your criteria, everyone that isn’t you is a minor character.]
[You are talking down to me.Again, this is new.This is quite fun.]
While his party members were fighting against the traps and monsters, he was having a face-to-face with the Demon King.It had been a long time since they’ve done this.Of course, there was a layer of Demonic energy in the way, so it was hard to tell if the Demon King was truly present in front of him or not.It was as if the Demon King was beyond a veil.However, Artpe could vividly imagine what the Demon King looked like across the veil.
“Maetel, it seems you will have to dispatch the traps.”
“It’ll be cumbersome to tank all of the traps.Let’s guide the monsters towards the traps.That level of contribution won’t steal EXP from others.”
“At time like this, you are really smart….Alright.Let’s do that!”
[Are you still clinging to your past life? The world has started anew.]
[You are the main driving force behind this change.Isn’t that right?Second hero?Haha.You really picked up a pretty good title.]
Artpe became silent when he heard those words.
In truth, he was aware that the world had rewound thanks to his ability.However, he had no idea why his Record had completely changed from his past life.This was why it had never truly sank in that he was the main instigator for causing these series of changes.
However, it seemed the Demon King thought Artpe was the main instigator of all the change.
[Did you change Etna into an Elemental with your power?Was it a trump card you kept hidden in order to free her from her bondage?She truly was the most entertaining clown on my stage.She performed the most interesting dances.However, I never expected her to face me as an enemy.It truly is interesting.]
[It seems you don’t know everything unlike the previous Demon King’s faction.They had information regarding me.]
[However, they don’t completely understand your personality unlike me.I am here, yet they aren’t.That is proof.Artpe, you are the clown that danced the longest by my side.I don't know everything, but I know you.That is why you cannot escape my grasp.The fact that ‘you‘ are here is proof.]
[Ha.]
Artpe no longer fell for his empty bluster.
It didn’t matter how strong the Demon King was.It hadn’t mattered that he had possessed an amazing Innate ability.He was merely a supporting character that got swept up in the Rewrite.
There was no one in the world that could give Artpe answers to his questions.He would probably find his answers when he gained full control of the 2nd stage of his Innate ability.
[Yes, you got your ass kicked by the previous Demon King.Doesn’t that mean you are no longer the Demon King?Am I right?]
[My, oh, my, your treatment of your former boss is quite disrespectful.You immediately went for the throat.]
[You want respect?That is the funniest joke I’ve heard recently.]
Artpe was blunt as he asked his questions.
[You lost your position and influence.Why are you running this operation by yourself?Are you an idiot?]
[Did time rob you of your fear?Did it make you forget your experiences with me?Or did you become arrogant, because your level increased a little bit?]
[You are helping us lessen our fear towards you.You shouldn’t say such words in this current situation.]
While he competed against the Demon King with Mana, Artpe’s gaze landed on his party.When compared to Artpe, Maetel and Etna, his party members had been lacking.However, the party was going through the trial and tribulation prepared by the Demon King.Their power was rapidly increasing.
“I don’t think we can take that on.”
“Really?I’ll ask Artpe about…..Artpe shook his head.You guys are capable of killing it.”
“Lies!I’m sure he is lying!Ooh-ahhhhhhhhhhh!”
The Demon King wanted Artpe’s party to reach him.This was why he had made sure that Artpe’s party couldn’t die even by mistake.This was why Artpe’s party members were pushed toward to the brink of death, but the Dungeon allowed them to recover before they fought again.This cycle repeated itself, and it allowed their skills and levels to grow.The Demon King was going out of his way to close the gap between his power and the power of the hero’s party.
[I’ll admit that all of you have grown beyond my imagination.You used one strike to destroy the Demon King’s castle.You probably acquired that spell from Zestbar.]
[Are you going to blame your loss on that?]
[I couldn’t overcome that Dungeon.The existence of the Demon King’s castle isn’t that important.]
[······.]
Huh?Was the Demon King pursuing a concept where he accepted his faults in a cool manner? Artpe furrowed his brows as he tried to bring out another strand of Mana String.The Demon King kept talking into Artpe’s ears.
[However, I want to personally thank you.When you rewound the wheel of time, I earned the chance to remake my stage.]
[That is why you are a psycho.A psycho shouldn’t be a ruler.]
[I am a conqueror.I gave up on being a ruler.That is why you should come find me.You will be able to hear my next answer, second hero.]
Surprisingly, he no longer heard the voice of the Demon King.The conversation ended there.Artpe furrowed his brows, because he felt the Demonic energy in the region become much denser.In his past life, he hated any actions taken by the Demon King did.That sentiment deepened at that moment.
“He has nothing, yet he likes to posture and put on airs.I hate that the most.”
“Artpe, what about that!?”
He quickly manipulated his Mana to acquire control over this region.He ripped apart the veil of Demonic energy.He let out a bright smile when he saw a giant running towards the party.He yelled out.
“Level 380!I want you guys to fall back!”
“Ooh-ooh-ahhhhhhhh!”
Silpennon’s party backed off.Sienna wielded her sledge hammer as she shot into the air.Both Maetel and Etna were busy defusing the traps that were continuously being tripped like a gear spinning.Of course, the most reliable vanguard was Sienna.
“Ha-ahhhhhhhhp!”
[If I kill you guys······I’ll gain my freedom!]
“It is one of the 150 lines dropped by a pitiful baddy.I like it!”
[Kooh-ha!]
Sienna met the giant’s enormous fist in the air with her hammer.The shockwave was enormous.Sienna had strengthened her body using a holy spell, so she wasn’t hurt.However, the giant wasn’t hurt either!