Chapter 109 - The Trial 1 (1/2)
There, the Demon kings of the Ars Nova Circle had gathered and were having a serious meeting.
“The situation is going badly, Dantalion.”
A woman with light green hair sitting on the throne expressed her discomfort.
The Demon King ranked 58th, Amii.
At her words, Dantalion stuttered as he had nothing to say in response.
“Oh, that… Some unknown variables intervened...”
“Didn’t you guarantee that we could kill Asura if we followed your plan?!”
Amii’s voice echoed and rattled inside the room as the demon king expressed her anger.
Demon King Dantalion was sweating for a while without a word, and then pointed to the Demon King Volak next to him.
“Volak didn’t tell me anything about Loengreen. If I knew about him, this wouldn't have happened.”
“What? Are you blaming me right now?”
“No, I’m just stating a fact. Anyway, it’s already happened, so let’s move on now…”
Dantalion changed the topic as he watched the two demon kings.
Although he was ranked 72nd, he was quite smart and resourceful.
He was someone who could shine during situations like this.
“They say that the summoning ritual of the demonic beast Charybdis is almost over, so I think we can start accelerating our plans.”
“Have all the necessary sacrifices been made? I’m certain they said that they needed a bit more last time.”
“Aleister Crowley dedicated tens of thousands of people in the Lydia Kingdom by spreading a disease.”
“And since it wasn’t enough either, an executive of the Witch Cult made some sacrifices in her area. She and her allies did end up losing their lives in the end.”
He was talking about Catherine and Anais.
Demon King Amii calmed her anger at the words that the plan had progressed one step further.
“I guess there were some achievements. All right then, Dantalion. Tell me about your revised plan now.”
“We will mobilize the men in every province and send monsters to the Corcas Mountains. The allied forces of the Lydia and Dane Kingdoms will attack the Doria Castle.”
It was a de facto all-out war.
The original plan was to assassinate Woohyuk first only by mobilizing demons and to take over the Rhine kingdom.
However, the attempt was unsuccessful because of the many unexpected incidents and interventions.
Therefore, they now needed the help of the Allied forces.
“It won’t do us any good if we attract the attention of the Holy Aperian Empire.”
“We can start a blitzkrieg and end the war as quickly as possible. If we take control of the Rhine Royal Palace and conceal our existence, it’ll be fine.”
“I received intel that Pronoia is in the Izuna Kingdom. Are there any chances that they will attack us from behind?”
Pronoia was pursuing and searching for the wisemen of Eteria Rodinus by using the ruling class of the Holy Aperian Empire.
Perhaps they had found a clue within the Izuna Kingdom
It had happened a few days ago only, so Pronoia wouldn’t disturb them for at least another 3-4 days.
“What is Aleister Crowley doing? It would be much easier if he came forward.”
“He doesn't appear directly without Lilith's instructions. He’s always manipulating others behind the scenes.”
“Tsk, that damn alchemist... .”
Demon King Amii’s mood immediately dropped.
Aleister was the measly human who had made a contract with Lilith, the original witch, and was able to use her powers.
She didn't like everything about him from head to toe, and wanted to tear him up if possible.
Of course, even if she did that, he wouldn't die.
“Anyways, let’s talk about Aleister Crowley next time… For now, Asura is the biggest issue. That guy alone is a pain in the ass.”
“Strictly speaking, aren't there two of them? There’s also the Demon King named Aris.”
“Well, that’s true. But she won’t be a problem if me and Volak take care of her ourselves. Since she serves Asura, she probably had a low rank in the other world.”
“Volak, is it fine for you to participate in battle in your current state?”
“…I can’t just keep spectating on the sidelines like this. The survival of our circle depends on this war.”
Originally, the Ars Nova circle was planning to advance onto the Holy Apherian Empire after increasing its power by taking control of the Rhine, Lydia and Dane Kingdoms.
However, when Asura appeared, their plans got messed up.
If they were to lose this war, there would be nothing they could do afterwards, even if they hadn’t died.
The rest of the kingdoms on the continent were already in the hands of other demon kings.
“Dantalion, I will trust you one more time. Show us your worth and the reason to keep you within the circle.”
“Don't worry, Amii. The Rhine Kingdom will soon become ours.”
Demon King Dantalion smiled but clenched his fists.
Demon King Volak, who looked at him unpleasantly, suddenly opened his mouth as if he had thought of something.
“Oh, now that I think about it, where the hell is that Loengreen guy now? I heard that he disappeared while fighting against the Witch Cult’s executive.”
”Who knows? He might’ve hidden himself when the priests arrived since it would be a pain to deal with them.”
“Do you think he’s going towards the Corcas Mountains to help Asura?”
At this point, the fact that Loengreen was on Asura’s side has been made clear.
The reason was unknown.
Considering that the rank 2 Demon King Agares had yet to awaken from her slumber, it could be inferred that he was helping Asura on a personal level.
”It doesn’t matter. Back then, Loengreen entered his slumber right after his battle against Orobas where he was on the verge of death.”
“Wasn’t it because Orobas had killed the man he was in love with? Thinking of it now, it was ridiculous.”
“What was his name…? Oh right, it was Roland of the Trinity Knight Order.”
The Knights commander who was cooperating with Eteria Rodinus.
He fought a fierce battle against Pronoia when Saint Sophia was brutally murdered.
He was seriously injured and died after being attacked by Demon King Orobas while returning to the Izuna Kingdom.
This story was part of a famous epic poem known as ”Roland's Song” around the continent.
“Actually, there is a high possibility that Loengreen likes Asura. Don’t forget that he is homosexual.”
“…That filthy gay piece of shit.”
“That isn’t important right now? It’s time to prepare for battle.”
Demon King Amii pointed towards a crystal ball floating in the air.