82. First, that guy

Joo-Yeon’s vision changed.

There was a table on the dark room.

‘That’s him.’

Joo-Yeon was floating in the air.

He was using the ability of the Demon as it was.

He waved his hand toward the Demon.

“Hello?”

Then, the guy jumped up in surprise at the sudden intrusion.

“You… How did you get here!”

“Eavesdropping isn’t the exclusive property of the Demons.”

“Don’t tell me… You backtracked my power!”

That was the correct answer.

To be exact, he backtracked the guy’s energy with .

‘If I just reflect the eyeball he sinisterly planted there, it’s over.’

[Seed of Darkness]

It was a curse that parasitized the dead and transmitted the situation. It could send images or convey words.

Now, not only could he backtrack, but he could also use the guy’s power in reverse.

The more he got used to , the more he would be able to do.

But there was no need to kindly explain that to him.

“Did you think a mere Demon’s magic would work on me?”

Then, the furious one yelled.

“I am not just any demon! My name is Kane! I am the Chief of Staff of the Demon Tribe!”

“Oh, is that so?”

Joo-yeon could recognize him right away.

The Chief of Staff is right below the Commander-in-Chief.

He was none other than the second-in-command of those who were in charge of conquering the continent.

‘Then this must be their base camp.’

It was clear where the demons gathered.

Although there was only Kane because the meeting must have ended.

‘The demons were targeting the Barbarian tribe here.’

The reason why the demons were targeting the Barbarian tribe was obvious.

The Barbarian tribe is a unique force on the continent.

There were still frequent battles to the point of being in conflict with the continent.

And war originally sows the seeds of conflict.

“Your guys’ plan is over now.”

At those words, the demon Kane frowned.

‘I didn’t notice the backtracking at all.’

If he was only this good, he wouldn’t be an ordinary guy.

He gulped nervously as if on guard. At the same time, he asked to figure out Joo-yeon’s identity.

“What we were after? Do you know what you’re talking about?”

“Do you think I wouldn’t know?”

“……!”

Causing a war on the continent with the Barbarian tribe.

Corrupting the Barbarian Chief Karasen and causing discord among the heroes. Even stealing the power of the Artifact .

Of course, it was nonsense as long as Joo-yeon knew about it.

“You were after Ilta-sampee. What are you going to do? Because you ended up losing everything?”

“You…… How did you.”

Kane, the demon, was genuinely taken aback.

He could have noticed about the Barbarian tribe and Chief Karasen.

However, the Artifact was different.

“Even the warlock and the Barbarian King didn’t know about that……”

“A secret?”

The corners of Joo-yeon’s lips went up.

Well, yes. There were few people who knew about the Artifact .

It was usually hidden because of the power of the Artifact .

‘Since it was even sealed with sorcery, there wouldn’t have been a trace of it.’

However, Joo-yeon was different.

He was the one who had collected all the Artifact , and the one who had distributed them to his comrades.

He knew all about their appearance and how to use them.

That was even more the case with Karasen’s Artifact .

“Celestial Island. That’s what you were really after?”

“……!?”

Kane’s pupils shook at the unexpected statement.

[Celestial Island]

One of the treasures of the continent left behind by the God of the Sky in the past.

Now, it was a name that only remained in legends.

However, that wasn’t the real reason Kane was flustered.

‘That he knows that name, our purpose.’

They had to read the Demon King’s memories to find out themselves.

“Just…… Just what the hell are you.”

Kane’s eyes shook violently.

His face was shocked on a different level than before.

However, Joo-yeon knew everything.

‘Since the Artifact that Karasen has is also the key to Celestial Island. Of course, the Demons would covet it.’

That didn’t mean they could mobilize troops or magic hand to steal the Artifact .

It would have been difficult if the barbarians had joined forces and attacked.

It would have been really difficult if the barbarians had joined hands with the continent.

‘The Barbarian King was there in the first place, so they must have tried to avoid touching him directly.’

Because the Barbarian King despised the Demons .

No, it was normal for anyone who lived on the continent to hate them, not just the Barbarian King.

And the Barbarian King was not an easy opponent to face.

Even if he hadn’t distributed his power for resurrection, he wouldn’t have been able to approach the holy ground at all.

So, it must have been a planned scheme.

“You must have thought about taking Karasen’s Artifact , but it’s impossible.”

However, Kane was embarrassed in a different way.

“How the hell did you know that! We also just found out the identity of Celestial Island!”

“Well? Because I’m above you?”

“This damn human bastard!”

Kane glared, but Joo-yeon was interested in something else.

‘Oh ho? Look at this?’

The environment of the conference room where the Demons bastard was sitting was the problem.

‘Was there a fight?’

There was a lot of blood flowing around. It meant that there must have been a fight.

However, Joo-yeon felt it was strange.

‘No matter how reckless the Demons are, they’re not violent enough to take each other’s lives in a conference room like this.’

They were instinctive, but they weren’t stupid.

They were the ones who always kept their hierarchical relationships clear in any situation.

Had it become such a mess that the hierarchical relationship collapsed?

Then there was only one reason.

“Hirowzen. Was it that bastard’s doing?”

“……!?”

The Mazoku’s face had now truly turned pale.

It was because of Juyeon’s attitude, which seemed to grasp everything with just a glance.

“Such fearsome insight. It sends shivers down my spine.”

“What am I supposed to do with this?”

“You guy… you’re no ordinary human. Just who in the world are you?”

Cain’s body froze as if struck by lightning.

Something seemed to have come to mind.

“Co… Could it be? Are you the ‘he’ that Haroizen mentioned?”

“Did that guy talk about me that much?”

“If you’re really ‘he’! Why are you interfering with our work!”

Cain was genuinely furious.

Haroizen had clearly said:

– aaah……. He is the true Maou. Soon, the entire continent shall fall into the hands of the Mazoku under his guidance.

That ‘he’ was in the form of a human.

The fact that the Maou was a human and not a Mazoku was unbearable.

And yet he even dared to interfere with their grand plan.

“Did you do what you did knowing full well what the Sky Island is!?”

The Sky Island is not just any island.

It is a strategic fortress floating in the sky.

It was an ancient legacy that the Mazoku had coveted for a long time.

“Do you know how many Mazoku have lost their lives because of that cursed thing!?”

But Juyeon just smirked.

“So what? Who told you to touch my stuff?”

“Wha… what?”

“The savage tribe, Karacen, Shindae, and the Sky Island are all mine. And you touched my stuff.”

“……!”

Cain couldn’t hold back any longer.

A great darkness surged from his body.

And it poured towards Juyeon.

KWA-KWANG!

The place that seemed to be a conference room was instantly shattered with a huge explosion.

Light poured into the dark basement.

It was so powerful that it had pierced all the way from the underground to the surface.

But it was all in vain.

“Are you an idiot? I’m not a physical entity right now.”

Juyeon was currently nothing more than a projected image.

It was a reflection of Cain’s power, which he had shamelessly spied on.

Naturally, no force could reach him.

Of course, that didn’t mean Juyeon was just going to sit and watch.

Swish!

Before Kane noticed, his body had turned pitch black.

A demonic contract that used souls as collateral.

Originally, the target was the Archmage’s soul, but now, it was extracting Kane’s soul.

Kane quickly realized it too.

“When did this happen!”

Kane quickly canceled the contract.

[Contract Canceled]

[Failed to Enslave Soul]

If he had hesitated just a little longer, his soul would have been taken.

Jooyeon clicked his tongue in disappointment.

“Too bad. If it had been just a little longer, you would have become my slave.”

He was in the middle of reflecting the contract that had been cast on the Archmage.

– Contract is being [Reflected]

– Contractor has changed

– Archmage -> Kane

– The Demonic Contract is being executed on the changed contractor (Kane)

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That’s why he had purposely dragged out the time until now.

To divert his attention and turn him into a slave.

But luckily, he noticed it.

At that moment, Jooyeon’s figure grew faint.

‘As expected.’

It was only natural since the power that connected them had disappeared.

However, Jooyeon raised the corners of his lips towards him.

<[Seed of Darkness] has been safely planted in the sacrifice>

He didn’t know, but a small seed had been planted next to what looked like Kane’s heart.

Originally, it was a curse that had been cast on the Archmage.

A mysterious curse that could corrupt the target and allow him to see into their very core.

Well, whether or not it would activate remained to be seen.

Jooyeon waved his hand without showing any expression.

“Then, I’ll see you again next time.”

It won’t end so easily next time.

Jooyeon’s figure disappeared.

Then, the demon began to furiously shoot out power.

“I will never forgive you! Never!”

* * *

Flash!

Jooyeon opened his eyes again.

The place he was in was forbidden.

‘Too bad. If it had been just a little longer, a high-ranking demon would have become my slave.’

Even so, there was a gain.

‘Since I angered a guy who was as good as a Chief of Staff, the Demonkin won’t be able to hide in the shade any longer.’

Rather, they will have to reveal themselves.

That will make it easier to get the continent’s forces moving.

The more the enemy shows itself, the more the allies will become united.

If the Demonkin cause a ruckus, the continent’s forces will have all the more reason to unite.

In that case, they won’t be able to avoid making a mistake.

Just then, the Wild King’s soul approached.

[What happened? I couldn’t feel your soul until just now.]

“Well, it was resolved well.”

As soon as Joo-Heon finished speaking, the Great Mage’s face began to tremble.

Srrr.

The black smoke disappeared, and his body turned blue.

It was the result of the Demonkin’s contract being canceled.

[The Great Mage’s soul has regained its freedom.]

As a result of the Demonkin’s contract being canceled, the Great Mage could now regain his freedom and be buried with his ancestors.

Joo-Heon also received a special achievement reward.

[A special achievement has been made.]

[<Liberator of the Free Soul>]

[You will always be recognized as a close friend by the Wild Tribe.]

If you just read the contents, you might think it’s nothing special.

However, this was quite a good reward.

‘Being recognized by the Wild Tribe is like grasping at the stars.’

Even Karasen, the former Wild Chief, took several years to become a close friend.

Being recognized by the entire Wild Tribe was something that was nearly impossible no matter how much time you put in.

It was something that all players had given up on.

But now, he had obtained it like this.

‘The Wild Tribe never betrays their friends.’

Once they trust you, they will understand and forgive you no matter what mistake you make.

In some ways, they were similar to the King of Knights.

However, there was a fundamental difference between the Wild Tribe and him.

‘The King of Knights is a righteous knight. He won’t get involved in anything that isn’t righteous, even if it’s for me.’

However, the Wild Tribe, who became friends with just a word from Joo-Heon, would gladly rush to the battlefield.

It was like he had gotten his hands on a card that he could use without anyone knowing.

But the Wild King looked at him as if he couldn’t believe it.

[How did you do it? The Demonkin’s contract should be absolute?]

No matter what, it shouldn’t be possible to nullify the contract.

Even the Wild King, who had been giving the Great Mage his strength, must have eventually been touched by the Demonkin’s hand.

It was strange to him, who had been prepared for that.

[Those cruel bastards would never let go of their prey once it’s in their grasp.]

However, Joo-Yeon shook his head.

“Is that important right now?”

[What did you say?]

Joo-Yeon’s eyes flashed sharply.

“I saved the souls of your descendants, so shouldn’t I be compensated?”

The Grand Sorcerer felt a chill.

The Barbarian King grimaced.

[I have no more to give. Don’t look at me.]

However, Joo-Yeon calmly looked beyond the barrier.

“There, they are coming.”

At Joo-Yeon’s words, everyone turned their heads.

Someone was hurriedly climbing up from below.

“You fool! How could you come alone so recklessly!”

“Lord Joo-Yeon! Are you safe!”

“We’re here, Lord Joo-Yeon!”

It was Daeho and his group.

They seemed exhausted, especially Karacen, the Barbarian Chieftain.

‘Daeho must have been delayed protecting the others.’

Joo-Yeon looked at the Barbarian King as if to settle the score.

“Cure Karacen.”

[…Don’t make unreasonable demands. If I lift that man’s curse, I will exhaust all my power.]

“That’s not my concern.”

This guy?

Restore Karacen to normal and open the Floating Island.

Joo-Yeon let out a sly laugh.

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