Don't mind me frequently changing the cover, I like visualizing the things I write.
Oh, and here, to insight how ridiculous the 1:1000 time gap is.
A year in the Transcendent realm = Approx. 9 hours in the Mortal Realm.
Chapter 13
"A Legend."
"You already contemplated it?"
"Y E A H."
"Can I trust you with this matter, Beal?"
"D E F I N I T E L Y."
"Tell me one fact about them."
"T H E Y S U C K , D I S T U R B I N G ,
A N D L O U D."
"I asked for one and you gave me 3, as expected of you. Now go."
"A F F I R M A T I V E , K - 0 1."
"Your tone is weird."
"Y E A H."
"...it's fine, go."
"U N D E R S T O O D."
A tall, lean but muscular figure before him is Beal, one of the people he respected. He fought his way through the underestimation of his classmen and exceeded all expectations. Yes, even exceeding his. Born in poverty just like him, he always looked like a person with no emotions. Except for one occasion where he will show some, it's when he was in the presence of his parents. He literally worshipped them, never ignoring their wishes and always being obedient.
This is the person who taught him to respect his parents without even telling him. Beal is lucky, because his parents are wise, they are quite affectionate too, often giving him some hugs and attention. Honestly speaking, he felt like Beal is luckier than most aristocratic heirs and heiresses. Loving and wise parents are rare.
Beal possessed slick black hair like typical Crimson Demon and a pair of dark crimson eyes, they were so dark he thought Beal actually had black eyes.
"What a tenacious fellow."
Beal pledged himself as his 'servant' and he knew he could depend on him like a brother could. That fellow is impressive, really, his physical strength alone could compare to some Berserkers made out of Empyreans, and Crimson Demon was supposed to specialise in magic, ridiculous huh? For a 13 years old, it was such an impressive feat.
He soon reaches adulthood, good luck for him.
He nodded his head towards Bael and it was replied by a grunt, the towering figure turned around and left his throne room, every step he took shaking the room slightly.
Insane physical prowess!
After the figure was gone, he shook his head and let out a breath, chuckling slightly. Placing his elbow onto the armchair of the throne, he just spectated the outdoor situation through the enormous window.
'Take care of them, as for me…'
He stood up, the floor creaking slightly as his boots hit the floor. His robe waved slowly as calm breezes passed by from the window. He stepped into the illuminating moonlight that penetrates through the room from the window and exposed himself to the world. His attractive features could be clearly seen if one was near.
This is the presence of The Demon King.
'I'll make sure the West is safe.'
He snorted, they actually dared coming here? Just because it was the Realm of Overlords? Those self-proclaimed loud, arrogant weak ones?
Heh.
"Maou-sama~"
...no.
Please no.
Please, for everything, no. Anyone, anything, but her.
"I missed you!"
He slowly turned his head to the source, and a white-haired blue pupilled girl appeared within his sight of view. For such a pure appearance, she sure looks 'fit'.
'Ah damn.'
Opposite Yunyun has appeared! Except for her figure, that's it.
And that's bad.
Really bad.
"Your angel has come~ My lord!"
Angel what? She's anything but an angel.
"Yeah, and on time too. I would have called you if you didn't come on your own."
"Awww! So sweet!"
Please, stop this. He sweats internally.
"Michy, I'm serious."
A little bit of his Formless Force, and she immediately changed her attitude. An amount of Formless Force only Demon Kings have.
"Y-Yes, what do you need, my Lord? Ah!"
"...Repel any possible threats within the Central."
"Huh? Why?"
"Some dimwits decide to wage a war and it's time for us to do our duty as the Overlords. Defend this continent."
Seeing that the conservation has turned serious, the girl immediately changed her attitude completely. From a carefree girl, to a person befitting of that of a general. Her stature is proud and her aura emitted a dignified ambience.
"Lord Kazuma, why don't you do it on your own? I apologize for my disrespectful question but your General I, is curious. As I uphold your unfathomable power and know that you could turn this continent with no efforts."
She could feel a glance from him and honestly, even though they met and talked with each other quite often, it still slightly made her rigid.
"...How could a Demon King lower himself for such a threat?"
"...A-As expected of Lord Kazuma."
Without even emitting anything, she could feel the pressure of his mere presence generated. And she always wondered why people doubt this person as 'The One Who Stand Above All.'
Oh yeah, she and the other 18 are the only ones worthy of his presence! And his family of course. Despite knowing that, instead of flaunting his authority and making his name known throughout the world, her Leader never mentioned it. He even refused to be called a King, except if there's 'Demon' before it.
They aren't even worthy to have their attention on him, as expected of her lord.
"From the moment this world existed, the one who deserved to stand above all is The Demon King. No one is equal and worthy before him except for his acquaintances. His existence itself is unfathomable. You understand that, Michy?"
"I am, Lord Kazuma."
"That itself doesn't even count as arrogance, but an unchanged rule that will always be absolute. If The Demon King isn't the one who stands above all, then how could he deserve such a title?"
Silence engulfed the room, and she just kneels before the Demon King who is spectating the ground below the castle. Even a single shift from his robe makes her nerves jolted. The one before her isn't their leader, no, the one before her is The Demon King.
"Protect the Brydle Empire."
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"This world, is my domain. No one, is allowed to disturb its peace."
Who said that the Demon King merely owned the region he currently occupied?
In the first place, this world is his territory.
A pair of glimmering green eyes are within her sight, and she was still amazed by them. For such a sheer gesture, he could show his power, dignity, and dominance through it. His charisma, his will, everything. A single glance is all it takes for her to feel, savour it.
A person who is above her? What a joke, he doesn't deserve such a thing. What he deserved is the person who is above all.
"Now go."
An order of The Absolute has been bestowed upon her.
"Understood, My Lord."
She stood up and bowed before him, receiving a slight nod.
Oh, did she forget to mention it? The Demon King has another title that always stood beside it.
The Absolute.
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Titles
- The Demon King [100,000 STR, INT, AGI, VIT]
- The Absolute [250,000 STR, INT, AGI, VIT]
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Is someone actually stupid enough to invade his territory?
He has to show them what it means to overrun a Demon King's territory.
A booming thunder descended upon the castle, bringing utter destruction to the ones who are in its way. And the demons knew that their lord had commanded them.
"Do you all know who is the one that deserved to rule the demons?"
Roaring thunder keeps descending onto the ground, but the demons are not flinching, not at all. Instead, they gasped similar to warriors who were filled with bloodlust.
No one dared to answer the question.
Two words, and they widened their eyes.
"A devil."
Even though a Crimson Demon isn't a demon, that doesn't mean that a Crimson Devil isn't a devil.
This, this is the person they looked up to. A person demons naturally looked up to.
The person who always stands above all.
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"Do you know what the true purpose of Demon Kings is?"
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"It's to preserve this world's balance, and protect it from the outward threats."
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"You, are correct. The Guardian of this world is none other than me, the 1499th Demon King!"
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" ...I heard a saying, millennials ago... It said.
"Through action, a man became a hero.
Through death, a hero became a legend.
Through time, a legend became a myth.
Through hearing a myth, a Man takes an action..."
...seems like it applied to you as well, the Apostle of the Devil."
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"I, Kazuma, The Sole Crimson Devil, the 1500th Demon King, has commanded you all, to gather."
Apologize for the shortness, assignments attack like a barrage of bullets and I gotta complete them, see ya!