Chapter 217 (Self Edited) Demon Kings Nourishment

While grinding her teeth at the scene down below, Sophia unleashed flame magic at the Demon King before her.The flame, which became a dozen ma.s.s of spheres, exploded with the explosion at the moment it landed. At the same time, Kraus leaped and swung his sword with full power.

A slash was delivered as if he slashed it together with the flame, but what echoed was a high pitched sound.The sword stopped at an unnatural position where the flames cleared. It hadnt reached the Demon Kings body.This scene had been repeated many times so far, but it was only until now.

Haaaaah! (Kraus)

From there, he took a step further, and the blade was pushed forcibly as he pushed it hard.There was an unpleasant sound echoed. The Demon King looked slightly surprised at the blade, which had never reached him before, was about to reach his body.

Finally, he swung his arm.With the sound of shattering something, the sword completed its trajectory but a sound of smacking lips came out from Kraus mouth.There was no response. The reason was that the figure which should have existed before him had disappeared.

When he looked around, he saw the Demon King who seemed to be impressed.

Ooh it looks like youve stepped in without fearing a counterattack, but perhaps, you didnt think that you could break my barrier? Hmm, I dont mean to underestimate you guys, but (Demon King)

Not underestimate us thats a good thing to say. (Sophia)

Goodness. Despite ignoring us completely and destroying the vital points of the barrier, I wonder which side isnt underestimating the other. (Kraus)

When the Demon King was told not to play around, he tilted his head.The expression on his face showed that he couldnt really understand what the two were saying.

What are you talking about? I dont underestimate you guys. Its just that I dont have to pay attention to you. Then, its natural to prioritize what is more necessary, you know. (Demon King)

(Kraus)

His words didnt mean to stir up the situation. Perhaps, it was his real intention.In fact, that was the truth.

At least, the Demon King never had the need to retreat probably because Kraus and Sophia couldnt injure him.He had been doing that since the beginning. Of course, it was natural to say that.

Anyhow

Necessary, is it? Is that about breaking the vital points of the barrier and bringing the monsters into the capital? If it were you, I feel like you can destroy the capital without doing that, right? (Sophia)

Of course. But, it seems despair or fear isnt enough? I could get some by playing around with you, but I couldnt get more than expected. I tried to arrange the monsters to surround it, but to be honest, I didnt intend to use them hmmm. Its not bad for just an idea. (Demon King)

The Demon King looked down while saying it. In the meantime, Sophia and Kraus were looking at each other while being on guard.What the Demon King was saying was like a monologue, but nevertheless, they were concerned.It was about obtaining fear and despair.

To be honest, they thought that was something that would be said by the Demon King, but when they thought it carefully, it felt strange.That was because the Demon King didnt seek it during their last encounter.

Although they didnt understand every action that the Demon King took, they were still the members of the Demon King subjugation team, and they were really going to defeat him at that time.They gathered information as it was, and they could confirm his actions because they actually went against him.The Demon King at that time didnt seek such a thing.

It was probably due to the mind, but the Demon King seemed to be gaining power little by little.They thought he simply let out his power gradually, but it was strange to do it that way.The amount of power that increased wasnt at a fixed interval.

It looked like it was increasing a little bit, but there were times his power suddenly increased very high.It happened when the Demon King destroyed the first vital point of the barrier.There was no doubt that the people of the royal capital felt fear and despair.

That was because the barrier was important in order to prevent monsters. The other reason was the barrier was originally thought that it couldnt be destroyed.Speaking of the vital points of the barrier, it didnt have a physical appearance, but it was something conceptual.Therefore, it couldnt be broken by a physical attack, but it had been easily destroyed.

Then, the people finally knew that the monsters were surrounding the royal capital.There was no confusion even when people were in that situation because they thought that they would be fine if there was the barrier.

However, the a.s.sumption was destroyed.So, it was only natural that people were overwhelmed with fear and despair.

But they were fine because Sophia and Kraus were still fighting.Although the two had been pushed, they hadnt been defeated yet.In that case, the people believed that those two must be able to do something somehow.After all, they were Seven Heavens, and it was their obligation and duty to meet the expectation and the trust of the people.

Be that as it might, despite the fact that Sophia and Kraus were still alive, the vital points of the barrier were easily destroyed. Furthermore, it wasnt one, but three of them.As a result, monsters had begun to enter the capital.

For now, the Knights were working hard, but they didnt know how long they would last.Nevertheless, the vital points of the barrier still remained.They should feel relief for now, but in the case of the remaining vital points being destroyed, that would be the source of anxiety.

However, whether Sophia and Kraus were defeated, if they were pushed some more, it might give them a stronger feeling that such a thing would

I would like to ask you one thing. You dont seem trying to defeat us, so are you trying to give people the feeling of fear and despair? (Sophia)

Hmm does it make sense to answer a question that you know the answer? Ive told you in the beginning right? I want to play with you guys. (Demon King)

Were being underestimated, isnt it? (Sophia)

I think you guys understand better whether youre being underestimated or not. Well, thats why I was a bit surprised now (Demon King)

That said, the Demon King wasnt really surprised.Although it was unexpected that he couldnt give too much fear, it wasnt a big deal.Sophia and Kraus also knew that well. That was why they wanted to inflict even a single wound with the previous a.s.saults, but it didnt seem to work that well.

There was one thing they were convinced at the moment.That was the Demon King was giving priority to make people succ.u.mb to fear and despair.By doing so, it resulted in the increasing power of the Demon King.

The two didnt doubt that because they knew that there was such a thing.The information gathered to defeat the Demon King last time wasnt just about the Demon King.Since they didnt know what kind of information was useful, they only collected from one side.

Of course, there were many unquestionable information, but there were many information that couldnt be dismissed.For example, it was said that the Evil G.o.d, who used to the Evil Dragon, or would later be called the Demon King, had an ability to turn fear and despair into his own power.Actually, it seemed that the Evil Dragon had such a power. In that case, it wasnt weird if the Demon King had the same power.

Once they knew that, there was no way to counter it. If that was the Demon Kings priority, there was something they could do.

By the way, arent you going to destroy the remaining vital points of the barrier? Youve broken three of them, but you stopped as if you are satisfied. I dont think our interference is successful, isnt it? (Sophia)

I guess you recognize the reality here. Fine. Ill answer your question. If I destroy everything, there will be no despair. People will just give up. Ive heard that sometimes you need to adjust things. (Demon King)

The two were listening as they squinted their eyes.Although the question was from whom, they were sure that was the reason why Hildegard still didnt show up here.

There was probably a collaborator or something and Hildegard was stranded by it.It was hard to believe that the collaborator could stop here, but there was no other possibility.

Still, it shouldnt last that long.They believed that Hildegard would come here. Therefore, they had no choice but to make time.

So, why are you answering my question easily? (Sophia)

Hmm, Im here to see you guys playing with me. Theres a need to reward you, right? (Demon King)

Together with a ridiculous smile, the words uttered were surely true.Perhaps, the Demon King understood that the two had noticed the reason why his power was increasing, but he didnt seem to mind it.

Rather, he didnt mind to tell them.To begin with, it wasnt something that they could do about it. Again, he was trying to make them succ.u.mb to fear and despair.

I should have said this already. You shouldnt think were the same as last time. (Sophia)

Thats certainly true. If you were like in those days, you must feel fear and despair Well, its not bad if you can play with me here. It looks like youre plotting something, but it would be fun to think about ways to give you despair. (Demon King)

He seemed to realize that they were up to something, but he didnt care.It wasnt possible not to realize that they were trying to make time.If the Demon King wanted to play around, they felt irritated but they would just follow the flow.

Its no good. There are many lives that we carry on our back and we have chosen to carry them. As long as we do that, we have no time to despair. (Sophia)

Ooh? Are many of those staying here? (Demon King)

Thats not everyone. They are all the people who live in this country. Thats why we wont forgive you for taking it away. (Sophia)

Well, I dont need your forgiveness, but does that mean if I kill those people, you wont despair? Should I try it? (Demon King)

(Kraus)

If he was going to do it, the two surely couldnt do anything.The reason why Sophia didnt move to stop him was because it was as what she said.There were many people here, but that wasnt all of the people of this country.

To save this country, to help more people they would do everything even if they need to abandon the royal capital.

Besides, there was also a certainty that the Demon King wouldnt do such a thing.Of course, it wasnt for humanitarian reasons.

Youre not upset, huh thats boring. Did I give you guys too much information? Well, are you sure that I wont do that? (Demon King)

I dont think youll do that wasteful thing. (Sophia)

Hmm, youre right. Im going to squeeze all of you, but Im not going to do such a useless thing just to make you despair. But then (Demon King)

The Demon King looked around and he smiled as if he noticed something.That moment, the chill ran on their back because they understood what was in the direction the Demon King was looking at.

Aah, you, could it be (Sophia)

The reason you were talking about trying to stop the attack I suppose you can make time more effectively, isnt it? Thats true. If you keep going like this, Im going to kill you before you despair. However, its boring to just keep talking. So, why dont we change the location a bit? If we do this, those down there seem to despair more. (Demon King)

The location was beyond the Demon Kings sight and it was behind those two.What was there was the royal castle.

Hmm, now (Demon King)

What are you saying? Youre going to kill easily as it is. Look at the difference in power. (Sophia)

Kraus reflexively tried to jump, but he was blown away by the Demon King before he managed to swing his sword.Although Sophia knew the difference in power was so obvious, she stopped her hand for a moment. Meanwhile, the Demon King disappeared.

She didnt even have to think about where he went.

This is the worst outcome. If you go to the castle, theres also a barrier there. (Sophia)

No, its still too early to think of that. If you want to earn time, that guy will do a better job. Maybe, its rather convenient. (Kraus)

Yes. I wonder if I think about things. (Sophia)

And for that, I dont want to take it easy here. Im concerned about down there (Kraus)

Its still fine, but it cant be helped. Lets hurry. (Sophia)

Aah. (Kraus)

They were worried about the monsters, but they couldnt afford to ignore the Demon King.They looked down for a moment, but they turned their eyes toward the castle.

As they listened to the bustle coming from below, they chased after the Demon King and headed to the Kings castle.