Chapter 118 – / 118

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At the last moment, the former Demon King, Arbel, reflected on his actions that led to a hasty move and a mistake.

But was it a blessing in disguise? Because he was hit by Minwoo before Ernest and Ares, he was naturally able to regain consciousness faster than them.

By the time he regained consciousness, the original owner of his body, Princess Damia, had been asking Minwoo to stop the war. Rather than taking away Damia’s ego again, Arbel decided to wait and see how the situation unfolded. He was cautious.

‘I don’t know how… But I’m sure he was the one who sabotaged me in the end…’

If Arbel’s plan had succeeded, he would have abandoned the princess’s body and merged with the Demon King by now, regaining his full original power.

However, his consciousness was suddenly cut off, and he still remained in the princess’s body. As a bonus, the princess must have been freed from her under her own power her, and she seemed to have even realized that she was coexisting within her her body of hers.

It would have been easy to brainwash the princess again, but Arbel did not do it. Rather, it was important to find out what kind of power Anti Hero had through the princess. Should I call it a blessing among misfortunes? Anti-warrior didn’t seem to notice that he had woken up.

When Minwoo left to stop the war, Arbel immediately took the princess’s identity.

Arbel looked down at Ernate, who was lying at her feet.

“Right now… It’s going to be difficult. Fusion takes time. If we’re interrupted again, we’ll be even more wary.”

Since there was no guarantee when Minwoo would return, it was difficult to attempt fusion right away. Instead, Arbel wanted to understand the unknown power possessed by the anti-hero, Minwoo.

As a bonus, he also gained one important keyword.

‘The plan he came up with to stop the war…’

Although I don’t know the specifics, there was one content in the instructions given to the succubi that was difficult to understand.

He told me not to look at him.

Why did he give such an instruction?

After much thought, Arbel came to the conclusion that Minwoo’s ability was something that could influence others just by looking at it.

In fact, it was not a difficult reasoning, since she also exerts her power through the magical eye, except for the princess who is in the same body.

‘Until I figure out exactly what its power is, I’ll have to make sure not to look at it carelessly.’

In any case, if he were to become as powerful as the Demon King, he would have no trouble judging the external situation through other senses or reading the flow of magical energy without having to rely on his eyesight.

‘You’re coming back.’

It was important from now on.

There are two operations that Arbel has in mind.

First, persuade the anti-warriors to join hands. This is the most ideal method because as long as everything goes well, you can proceed with your plan without risk. However, it is unknown whether the anti-warrior’s goals match his own. That part was a problem that needed to be resolved through dialogue.

Then, if you cannot be persuaded and have no choice but to be hostile towards him.

At this time, there is no choice but to enter the skills event. He can only hope that his power will work against Anti-Hero. However, this is also a risky method.

Because, to use his power, you have to open your eyes.

Conversely, there is a risk that this side will be harmed, so this is left as a last resort.

‘One way or another, the danger is the same…’

Arbel also didn’t like this all-or-nothing strategy, but his situation was at that point.

“Are you back, anti-hero?”

“Hmm..?”

Arbel felt more nervous than when he fought against the hero in the past, and greeted Minwoo who returned.

…

“Looking at the atmosphere… Is this the former Demon King the princess was talking about?”

“That’s right. It’s called Arbel.”

It was still the voice of a princess, but the speaking tone was somehow closer to that of a man. For Minwoo, that seemed attractive.

“I see. Seeing that he’s closing his eyes like that, it seems like he’s already figured out our hand.”

“Of course. But I have no intention of being hostile to you.”

“Hoo…”

In other words, is there room for dialogue?

Not bad. What is conversation?

Minwoo spoke while smiling on the inside but maintaining a calm demeanor on the outside.

“So… “What do you have to say?”

“It’s simple. Won’t you join hands with me?”

An obvious story. Minwoo answered, feeling it freshly.

“Let’s hold hands, la… So what do I gain?”

“Anything. I’ll give you anything you want.”

I’ll give anything. It was literally a line used by the axis of evil to persuade the protagonist.

Minwoo said as if it were worthless.

“Stop talking about catching a cloud in the sky. I have the ability to get what I want even without your help. Why do I have to join hands with you and go through such trouble?”

“Is that so… Then there’s nothing we can do about it.”

I didn’t want to go this far because it was risky, but I had no choice. If negotiations break down, all that remains is the exercise of force.

And Arbel was honestly confident.

No matter how anti-heroic you are, there is no opponent you can’t deal with if you truly apply your strength.

However, there was a fact that Arbel did not realize.

He realized that all his thoughts from the moment he regained consciousness had already been manipulated by Minwoo.

…

Time goes back to when Minwoo declared to Damia that he would stop the war.

“But the princess… Are your eyes always like that?”

“Yes?”

Damia looked like she didn’t know what was going on.

Minwoo looked closely into her eyes.

Jade-colored eyes reminiscent of the blue sea. However, there was one thing that made him different from ordinary people.

No, to be precise, I should say that it is different from the normal state.

Minwoo often saw people with eyes like this.

Because all the people who were hypnotized by him had eyes like this.

Eyes with no distinctive focus. Eyes that seem to have lost their soul.

Damia’s eyes were like that too.

The difference is that, unlike other people, she is still moving freely.

“?”

Day Mia wonders at Minwoo who is staring into her own eyes. Surprisingly, my current eyes seem to suit him. But the original girl would never have eyes like this.

‘No way…’

Minwoo thought of one family. If this assumption is correct… It is worth testing.

“Princess. Please listen to me carefully from now on.”

“Ah… Yes.”

Since there was nothing to lose by testing anyway, Minwoo thought about what to say for a moment and then opened her mouth.

“If you can hear my voice, put the princess’s consciousness aside right now and step forward.”

“Ah…”

For a moment, Damia’s movements stopped.

…

Minwoo’s prediction was correct.

To be precise, the fact that the light stick did not work on the princess was only half true.

After the princess woke up, Minwoo was embarrassed to see her that the light of her light pole did not penetrate.

But there was a special reason.

Her body her her her contains two souls. One is the soul of Damia, the princess who was the original owner of the body. The other is the soul of Arbel, the former Demon King.

Of the two, Arbel is the one who has the initiative. He has taken control of the princess’ soul and used it only when necessary.

A special case where two souls are contained in one body.

The light of the light stick only affected Arbel, who was in control of the body.

When Arbel was hypnotized, the sleeping soul of the princess awakened and she naturally regained control of her body.

However, Arbel’s soul was only in a hypnotized state, and he was still in charge.

When Minwoo gave the command, control of the body returned to Arbel.

In other words, it wasn’t obvious because of the princess, but Arbel was properly hypnotized from the beginning.

“Great… I’m a genius after all.”

Although he was only caught by looking at the princess’s eyes, Minwoo praised himself and made a fuss.

“How should I play with this guy?”

Since he dared to harm his sex slave, he should have been severely scolded.

“Hmm… Come to think of it, I thought all previous Demon Lords were male.”

In other words, Arbel was also originally male.

But now he is in the body of a woman called the princess.

“It’s a TS movie… Not bad. Plus, they said this guy also has brainwashing abilities…”

Minwoo smiled and let his imagination run wild.

It might be a little different from the original plan, but Minwoo thought it would be more fun this way.