Chapter 247 – Inotia, the City of Magic 4 (2/2)

“Then you mean that this is all the tyrannic plan of the Creator?”

“If we’re not successful with the Odyssey Plan, everything will proceed by his will.”

“Is there anything I can do to help? I’m just an ordinary Dryad…”

For some reason, she was given the administrator position in the tutorial area, but this time around, she wasn’t given any authority or title at all.

When Lyla started crying, Woohyuk pulled out the Fire Wing Bird’s feathers from his pocket.

“If the system hasn’t assigned you anything, that’s fine. You don’t have to help. I wanted to just keep my promise with you. Anyway, take this. It’s my gift to you.”

“Wow! Beautiful! Isn’t that the feathers from last time?”

Lyla’s expression brightened up like a child’s.

While stroking the feathers, she said, “When I think about it, there was something Eve said in the tutorial area. When all the empty Divine Throne seats are filled, the second Demon War will take place.”

“Demon War?”

“Yeah. I guess it’s not the ultimate goal to simply choose new gods.”

Her story made sense.

In the first place, all stories started with the advent of the Odyssey Plan.

The Creator’s main objective was to correct the system that was systematically unstable and eliminate future threats.

The gods were just tools to help with this objective.

Of course, the demon race was always a wildcard because they weren’t subordinate to the system.

‘I need to accelerate the talent training plan.’

If a vacant Divine Throne seat was occupied by a hostile force, such as Marcus, the Light Lord, he might be put in a difficult position if the Second Demon War took place.

Three of the seven gods were already on the Creator’s side.

He had to fill the remaining four empty seats with his own people to keep the Creator’s side in check internally.

‘I have to consider who to select as candidates for each seat.’

Sea God.

Earth God

Wind God

Blacksmith God

Among them, he had already chosen Dexter, the runesmith, for the position of the Blacksmith God.

And the rest…

“I’ll choose whoever I have on hand and manage them accordingly.’

After making a rough plan, Woohyuk asked Lyla, “Did you hear anything else? Anything at all…”

“I don’t remember anything else. I was probably only given information regarding the tutorial area.”

The tutorial area had already been destroyed a long time ago, so information related to it was unnecessary.

After conversing with Lyla a bit longer, Woohyuk said his goodbyes, “I’m going to be a little busy now. As I said before, there are many problems left to be solved.”

“… Alright. Will you come back often?”

“Of course.”

Lyla was one of his inner circle colleagues with who he could share his concerns.

He promised her that he would return and then left the artificial garden.

***

At the outskirts of Inotia, the City of Magic.

Woohyuk was spending some time alone with Leifina.

“What will you do now, my Lord?” she asked.

“I’ve entrusted the vassals of each region to conduct a search for the epic dungeons. If an epic dungeon is found, it will have to be controlled with a perimeter so that no one else can enter.”

At least for the western part of the Eeth Continent, he was able to effectively exercise his influence.

The problem was the eastern regions.

Due to time restrictions, they couldn’t leave for the eastern conquest plans yet. To make matters worse, there were no people he knew there.

‘Except for the Frost Giants.’

If he asked them, he’d at least be able to control the ruins in the Aize Kingdom.

For the rest of the world…

‘I should send out the Demon Kings sealed in the Lemegeton to do some legwork.’

However, he didn’t know if others would be waiting to catch the Demon Kings, which would cause a larger headache down the road.

When Woohyuk fell deeper into thought, Loengreen appeared.

“It’s been a long time,” Loengreen said.

“What’s brought you here, Loengreen?”

“My lord, Agares, the 2nd ranked Demon King, wants to meet you.”

“… Agares?”

Agares was a demon woman belonging to the moderate group amongst the 72 Demon Kings.

Based on what he knew, Woohyuk felt that he’d be able to converse with her.

Woohyuk nodded happily.

“Good. Where is the meeting place?”

“It may be somewhat uncomfortable, but she’d like to meet you at the Isle of Chaos.”

According to Loengreen, not only Agares, but the 21 remaining Demon Kings would also be in attendance.

Since it was such an important meeting, the Demon Kings decided to choose a secret and safe place.

“When does she plan to meet?” Woohyuk asked.

“Tonight. Is it possible?” he replied back.

“It’s possible. I still have some time to spare.”

In fact, he had to restore the Nag Hammadi Chronicle and finish the epic quest related to it, but he couldn’t miss this great opportunity.

When Woohyuk came out positively, Loengreen smiled.

“For reference, all the remaining Demon Kings are showing a friendly attitude toward you.”

“Why are they friendly? I’m trying to seal all 72 of them in Lemegeton.”

“That doesn’t matter. Even if you seal them, they’ll still be under your influence and tied to your fate. Rather, they are more uneasy about the Creator’s intervention.”

Compared to the Creator, who suddenly gave orders to the world beat the demons down, and set an entire continent against them, Woohyuk was like an ally.

Furthermore, he also inherited Asura’s Demonic Powers, thus, he belonged to the Demon camp for all intents and purposes.

Loengreen explained in detail the situation and psychology of the remaining Demon Kings.

“Since it is so, please take this opportunity to establish a positive relationship with them,” he finally said.

By sealing them all in Lemegeton.

Woohyuk smiled happily. He felt that he could soon rise onto the Demon Lord throne.